I had a disappointing experience with New Westminster - Jithy_dulai
I had a disappointing experience with New Westminster Toyota, particularly with the manager, Harvinder Tinna. When purchasing a vehicle, I was unexpectedly charged for a leather seat treatment that I didn't want. This charge stemmed from a previous customer whose financing had fallen through, but instead of absorbing the cost, Harvinder attempted to pass it onto me. The sales associate, Kalpesh Shah, was excellent and did his best to help remove the fee, but unfortunately, it was the manager's decision that carried the most weight.
To make matters worse, Harvinder didn't have the decency to speak with me directly. Instead, they sent a representative, Kenney, who tried to act as if they were giving me a deal, even though I clearly understood that the dealer should absorb the cost. Kenney's handling of the situation only made me more upset, as he was unhelpful and condescending.
Even though I could have walked away, I had already placed a deposit back on January 27th, and my vehicle was continually delayed. Despite my flexibility on color preferences, I didn't feel like my order was treated with priority. Overall, Harvinder Tinna’s approach felt self-serving, trying to pass unnecessary costs onto buyers instead of taking responsibility. I will be cautious about recommending this dealership moving forward.
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