Insider Pages Reviews for Ford Of Kirkland

4 Stars: Great for parts (by James L.)

James L. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:21:00 GMT

I purchased a lot of parts from Kirkland Ford. They were helpful, priced right, and very quick getting my parts. I did not have an unpleasant dealer experience at all.

5 Stars: great buying experience (by Taylor P.)

Taylor P. — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:50:00 GMT

I shopped all over town and was so tired of the run-around.
I came to Ford of Kirkland and talked to Melissa.
She found exactly the vehicle my family wanted and got it here the next day. I came in to buy it and was out in 30mins. Including the time they took to rewash and detail it for us. I got a great rate and paid less money for more options than the other dealers were offering..
We are happy owners of a ford of kirkland veh.

1 Stars: Never Buy a Car from Ford of Kirkland! NEVER! (by Katie F.)

Katie F. — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:20:00 GMT

In May of 2008, I regrettably purchased a 2008 Ford Edge from Ford of Kirkland. The choice of vehicle is not the regretted issue, the dealership is. We were talked into buying what is called the Northwest Protection Package for $795. (Certainly, we should have known better). This package was stated to include a protective coating for the exterior paint, interior leather and fabric protection. We had this package applied to the car a couple weeks after the purchase. My husband was appalled with the terrible job they had done. The car had not been buffed out and appeared as though someone had walked out in the middle of the job.

In addition, there were a row of scratches that were on the car that were NOT on the car when it was brought in. When these two issues were brought to their attention, the head person with the contracted in Detailing company agreed that it was a poor job. It was promised that the scratches would be taken care of when I brought the car back in. The total work done in this package was completed in a matter of a couple of hours and was worth a small fraction of what we paid.

I received a comment card from Ford regarding the Northwest Package which I gave the lowest possible rating. (I never heard back from anyone on this.) Later I find out from the sales manager that I was not suppose to have been sold the Northwest Package with its questionable undercoating and that the person who sold me that car had been let go.

There still lied the issue of the scratches that happened to the care while receiving this NW package treatment. I was told by sales manager, Greg Hartshorne, that Ford of Kirkland was going to make things right by having my car re-detailed and every attempt would be made to buff out the scratches. I was told that they would have the car for the day and set me up with a free rental. When I brought the car in for this promise, the fix was demoted to a car wash when relayed to the detail worker and I wouldnt need a rental car.

I insisted that the promise of the detail be followed through along with the rental so I could return to work. Oddly enough, they sent me home with a car that had been sold and when I returned to work, I was called to bring the rental car back as the buyer was at the dealership to pick up their car!

The caveat of this whole debacle was the financing. On the recommendation of Ford of Kirkland, I set up the purchase of the car with their finance program AmeriCredit. I was guaranteed no hidden fees, early pay off or otherwise, if I were to pay the loan off prior to the first payment due date.

The full amount of the loan was paid the day I received the payoff address; two weeks prior to the first payment date. Within a month, I received another bill for $400 from AmeriCredit as set up fee for the loan. I contacted Ford of Kirkland to dispute this as I was promised no fees of any kind would incur with early payoff. (If you have any experience with AmeriCredit, you are aware of there daily harassment hence I had no other option but to pay the $408.) Mr. Wallie Ballie played me for a fool as he mislead me for several months that the dealership would take care of this matter and reimburse me for this bogus fee.

After nearly twenty fake promises that this matter was being taken care of, Mr. Ballie left a phone message stating that Ford of Kirkland had changed their minds and would not be honoring their promise.

If anyone is even thinking about buying a car at Ford of Kirkland, DO NOT!

5 Stars: Extremely pleasant experience (by Donna T.)

Donna T. — Sat, 17 May 2008 14:23:00 GMT

I have had many experiences with car dealers that had left me extremely defensive and untrustworthy of anything a "used car salesman" told me. I came to Ford of Kirkland about three years ago and bought my first car with them. The experience was so different than what I had been exposed to at other dealerships that I came back to buy four other vehicles in the three and a half years since. I have also sent numerous friends and family members here. The salespeople were not pushy. They were informative and let me make a decision in my time. Their service department was fabulous, they answered every question I had on a level I could understand, because as a 49 year old woman I didn't know much about the mechanics of cars. I have been so happy with Ford of Kirkland that in April, I came to work for the company. I still don't know much about the mechanics of cars but I can absolutely promise you the most comfortable buying experience you will ever have.

4 Stars: Service with no hassles! Perfect! (by Kris P.)

Kris P. — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 12:45:00 GMT

I couldn't believe how simple it was to get my truck in for servicing. I could name the time and day - didn't have to work around the service department's schedule. There's a waiting area for customers whose vehicles are being worked on - complete with tables and chairs and a t.v. Also a food counter where you can buy beverages or sandwiches while you wait. Couldn't ask for anything more. Service staff is excellent!

5 Stars: Why do you like this business? (by Sandi P.)

Sandi P. — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 14:19:00 GMT

I like this business because Kevin on the Blue team has always made me feel important, welcome and works with me on what I can afford!
Friendly affordable service at a car dealer!
Believe it or not it is true!
They are terrific. I bought my car brand new in 2000 on a limited income and the experience has been terrific!

PROS: Kevin on the service team and an honest salesman!:)
CONS: None

5 Stars: Autos (by Taffy T.)

Taffy T. — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 18:05:00 GMT

Ford of Kirkland replaced another very large
Ford dealer from the 80s. They are really
good with customer service, don't over do
you when you walk in and have some
excellent buys. I got a fair deal on a trade
in.