I walked into this dealer due to the fact they were the only one in driving distance with the color Odyssey my wife wanted. We agreed to terms and they transferred my tag for me. I was told by the salesman they would inspect the car for the NC requirements since my tag was up for it in about 6 weeks. He told me they would take care of it for me since it had to be inspected anyway due to its being transferred in from SC earlier that day.
I had to return to the dealer for accessories I requested as part of the 'deal' fog lamps, cargo rack rails. I waited three hours that day.
I returned a week later to have the door trim installed and to pickup a rear cargo floor liner. Another hour wait.
Two weeks later my registration arrived, it was not updated for the next calendar year, not was the inspection performed. I know it is my responsibility to the state but I was told it would be handled. Next time I will get it in writing.
I emailed the salesman about my disappointment surrounding the misleading conversation, he has yet to reply (surprise.) I will not forget, it is not the $28.00, it is the time. I spent an hour and half today going from the NC inspection station of my choice, then waited in line at the NC tag office (joy). I spent two hours total in travel and waiting to complete something they could have handled for me easily during the time of my accessory installs if I had known I needed to take car of it myself. Thanks for two hours of my life, gone Gerard.
I will be reminded each year I renew my tags of why I will not go back to Honda of Concord for anything. I assure you I will share my wasted time story with everyone who asks about my new car and when I bought it. Even, perhaps, if they don't ask.
I think I got a great deal, I love this van. I cannot say enough about Honda autos, we have been Honda folks since we learned to drive. I am just disappointed that I could have had the inspection done while there on more than one occasion had I know I needed to do so but I was told ""we will take care of it."" The Title clerk at the dealership disagreed when I spoke with her.
Haymoose
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