Extremely Disappointing Customer Service Experience at Skoda Slough
I am extremely disappointed with the service I received during my visit to Skoda Slough. I believe the dealership needs to take a close look at their customer service, as it was completely lacking in professionalism and respect.
On 10th March 2025, I booked a test drive for the Skoda Enyaq, and I received a call from Alex, a member of their sales team, confirming the appointment for 4:30 pm. During the call, Alex inquired about my financing options. I told him that I was open to exploring financing deals through Skoda but would also consider other providers to find the best deal. He seemed fine with that, and we agreed to meet later in the day for the test drive.
I arrived at the showroom on time, but when I got there, I was told that Alex was unavailable. A different sales representative greeted me and began asking me a lot of questions about my budget and what I was looking for in the car. However, once he realized that I might not be taking their finance deal, his attitude completely changed. He was dismissive, stating that the dealership was busy, and there was no car available for the test drive. When I insisted on going ahead with the test drive, he was reluctant, and his attitude made it clear that he was doing me a favor.
At one point, he even suggested I take the test drive through the third-party financing company I was considering instead, which was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. After pressing the matter, he finally spoke to his manager, and they agreed to offer a test drive—but only a "short" one, as if it was a huge favor.
As I proceeded with the paperwork, I was shocked when he told me I would need to pay a £1000 excess if I caused any damage to the car during the test drive. This felt like a tactic to pressure me into paying additional fees for no reason, which only worsened the already poor experience.
I ultimately decided to leave without the test drive. I couldn’t help but feel that my time was wasted, and I left with a bitter taste about the level of customer service at this dealership. It’s clear to me that Skoda Slough is not interested in treating potential customers with respect, and I would caution anyone thinking of visiting this dealership to expect poor service and a lack of professionalism.
In today’s competitive world, customer service matters just as much as the product itself. I may not have chosen their finance deal today, but a good experience could have changed my mind. Unfortunately, based on how I was treated, I will not be returning to this dealership in the future.
March 11, 2025
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