Since I can’t reply to the reply …..
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Thank you for your response. However, your internal processes routed me directly to the service advisor with whom I was having the issue, contradicting your claim that customer care is your priority.
Update: I am currently 2,725 miles post fuel pump replacement with zero issues. I replaced the O2 sensors myself—work I would have gladly paid your dealership to perform. My OBD system remains code-free, confirming my original diagnosis was correct while your technician’s “catastrophic engine problems” diagnosis was false.
The $318 in unauthorized charges should be refunded immediately. Holding someone’s vehicle until they pay undisclosed fees is unacceptable business practice.
I’m open to further discussion if you have specific proposals for resolving the $318 unauthorized charge issue.
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Dahl Honda Sheboygan, WI
**Date:** May 31 - June 2, 2025
As a woman stranded 1,100 miles from home with a car that failed due to a recalled manufacturer part, I felt harassed, bullied, intimidated, and treated like an idiot by Dahl Honda. When I called about my broken-down car, they showed no interest until I mentioned being 1,100 miles from home - then they were suddenly eager to help.
Service Advisor Rodney had no basis to treat me like an idiot who doesn’t know basic mechanics, yet he used every interaction to intimidate me because he knew I was trapped without my car:
**Created false urgency** - insisted he needed to tow my car immediately so he could fix it Friday without delaying my trip, wouldn’t wait for my roadside assistance
**Sent a $3,400 repair estimate** - tried pressuring me into extensive unnecessary work, claiming “catastrophic engine problems.” When I refused the $3,400 repair, he claimed my personal items were impeding his ability to work on it
**Psychological manipulation** - made sarcastic remarks about having to “move my car to a service bay” when I asked for repair timeline.
**Fear tactics** - asked where I wanted my car towed after the fuel pump repair because it would be “undrivable” with catastrophic problems
**Belittled and intimidated me** - when I questioned unnecessary diagnostics, told me “I pay a guy in back $50/hour to make these decisions.” The diagnostics were completely irrelevant until the known issue of the fuel pump was repaired. Three independent mechanics told me his diagnostics were unreliable because I had a known recall on the fuel pump and would get false information until fuel was properly delivered
**Held my car hostage** - refused to release it until I paid $318 in unauthorized charges. When confronted, Rodney admitted “I should have made it clear you would pay for diagnostics”
**Systematic intimidation** - every single interaction was designed to scare and pressure me into expensive unnecessary work because he knew I was stranded and vulnerable
**His diagnosis was completely wrong** - after being forced to pay to get my keys back, my diagnostic codes cleared in 30 minutes and I drove 1,100 miles home with zero problems, proving the fuel pump was indeed the issue and his engine diagnosis was false
This dealership left me feeling exploited and vulnerable when I needed help most. As a woman stranded 1,100 miles from home due to a manufacturer recall, I deserved basic respect and honest service, not intimidation tactics and unauthorized charges.