11/19/08

Dear Mr. Chambers,

I just wanted to commend you and the staff at Herb Chambers Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Danvers on the outstanding customer service I received.  I brought my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee in for service related to a transmission problem, engine idle surge, and creaking/groaning noise in the steering column.

After calling several Jeep dealerships for an appointment, I chose your dealership because, when I called, my call was taken by a service advisor.  Call me old-fashioned, but I like to converse with someone who knows what I’m talking about before I bring my car in for service.  It just makes me feel better and gives me confidence in the shop performing the repairs.  I don’t want voicemail nor do I want an appointment secretary.  When that happens, I go elsewhere.

The next pleasant surprise was experienced upon picking up the car and finding that it had been washed and vacuumed!  I have never experienced this at any auto dealership.  I’m very meticulous about the cleanliness of my car, but my wheels haven’t been this clean since the car was new!  I cannot tell you how disheartening it has been to spend upwards of $700, sometimes even $1,000-$2,000 at a dealership then pick up my car and it’s dirty.  As a customer, it makes me feel like they don’t value my business.  I’ve driven away thinking “would it have killed them to give it a quick wash after all the money I just spent there”?  Obviously, your dealerships go the extra distance by providing this free service, which tells me that you value your customers.  It might seem trivial to others, and a nuisance to the dealers, but to me as a customer this is huge!!!

I wish to compliment you, and to single out Dave Wilson and Michele Jensen.  The professionalism, courtesy and attention to customer service displayed by them has been outstanding to say the least!  Even the technician who performed the repairs, Bob, was most professional when he and I went for a test drive together.  He very clearly explained the issues and answered all of my questions.

In summary, the key elements I look for are: 1) a human being answering my call; 2) prompt, courteous, and professional service; 3) feeling like I’m valued as a customer.  Herb Chambers hits them all – what a refreshing change!

Thank you and best regards,
Susan