Recent Reviews from AutoNation Toyota Hayward

A dealer gave us a quote of the AutoNation price of $16,830. We went there to buy the car that same day. Then another dealer came to us and show us all the payment options available. One of the options, he showed us the 5.99% APR for 60 months. We said "No, we want 0 down & 0% APR." The dealer ran our credit score. We have an excellent credit score, plus we already have a history deal with Toyota in another city. Based on this fact, the dealer showed us another paper with the 0 down and 0% APR but no customer rebate of $1,000. So total amount shall be $17,830 plus taxes and fees which gave us monthly payment of $330+ for 60 months. We signed that paper that we agreed. Then the dealer introduced us to the finance manager to do the sales contract for us. Knowing that our agreement was 0 down 0% APR, the finance manager made us sign the computer pad, telling us it was a great deal. So we got the car and the contract. Apparently when we opened and read the sales contract, it was a different agreement. The contract was changed to 0 down 0.9% APR for 72 months, taxes and fees, plus the optional warranty of $2,000 that was never discussed or agreed upon. A total of $23,808 to be pain for 72 months! We called and informed both dealers about the changes. Both dealers denied it and were agreeing of the original 0 down & 0% APR & 60 months should be done. They promised to help us. After a few days, we never heard from them. I went back to AutoNation to talk to the dealers. They had me waited for 2 hours for the next available finance manager to talk about our concerns. But instead of reviewing the contract, the new finance manager just went to a sales manager. The sales manager told me "We cannot help you at this time because we are locked out of the system. Should you be available to come back on Monday." He did not guarantee that they can fix the mistake, he did not even bother to look at the contract. No one ever contacted us about their mistake since then. We purchased cars before and we trusted the dealers because of their integrity and honor, but from this experience in AutoNation, we can say that these people were only after their car sales. After everything was done, they will treat you like nothing. We are now stuck with a longer payment scheme of 72 months with an overpriced car and with the AutoNation people laughing behind our backs.

0down0APR60m Aug 13, 2018

This has got to be the WORST SERVICE DEPARTMENT EVER! If I can write a review without clicking on any star I would! I brought my car to get service since I bought it from the event they participated at to get everything I paid for installed. They couldn’t even replace 2 rusted screws that holds my license plate even after I told them from the beginning when I first dropped off my car Thursday, 7/5, after I was promised I can pick it up tom. I got tired of it because it took 5 tom. and I just had it. My advisor was Carlos Saldivar (asst. service manager) [I don’t even know how he got that position], who will just say “yes we’ll get it done” to everything you ask but will never do what you asked him to do with your car. He’ll tell me he’ll call me the next day but didn’t receive any call. I have called him a lot of times and left messages but no call backs. The only time I reached him is if someone in the service department looks for him. I wouldn’t be surprise if there are still somethings that was not done with my car. Like I said before I pick up my car I asked him if they have replaced the rusted screws on the car after he said yes it’s done. He even told me that the decal on my car that I asked if they can remove was also removed. When my family and I went to pick up the car the screws was still the rusted screws and the decal was still there. I would not advice you to purchase a car from this dealer just so you don’t have to deal with the WORST SERVICE DEPARTMENT EVER. It took them 5 days to get a 2 day job to be done. NO COMMUNICATION or updates about your car. You’ll have to call them 10 times before you can get a response or an update. I would definitely advise you to AVOID this place at all cost. I hate to be working with this guy because he makes their department look bad. I don’t usually write reviews but this was BEYOND UNACCEPTABLE!!! Hopefully the Manager of the service department Randell or the GM Toby can do something about this.

Rayjencyruzreny E Cruz Jul 11, 2018

It was the worse dealer ever.... except the salesman was totally kind, courteous and provided interest about helping me and my husband. After talking about our interest with the salesman, they gave us a paper with a bad deal, bad deal since my husband credit is excellent. Of course we did not agree about that, and we asked if they checked our credit, they responded that it would be the next step but we needed to sign that paper to provide other options. We signed. After that the nightmare begun... we were introduced to the worse finance dealer ever... we can say that because this guy, the name is John made the situation hard since he did not put effort to help us. First he did not change the first offer, so mean did he not check our credit? He tried to make us buy like that .. but we are not stupid ... how a person with excellent credit like 810 ,should buy a car with 5.99 interest , that’s crazy... But we tried to ask for a reduction and he made a hard time, saying that the bank (capital one) did not want ... We never seen something like that, since we always bought cars. Usually the dealers try to help you, calling banks, talking ... but no ,he just gave one option, the same one that we signed... horrible ..... Also asked: so Why did you guys sign the deal? Sorry for the language,but wtf.. We signed because was the procedure to the nxt step as they informed to us.. I gave the option about putting in my name, since my credit is really good too... he made a hard time too and looked to me like, you don’t have money , what do you do for living ... that’s incredible since money is not the problem for us ... but that’s not the point, the point is about why after discussing he decided to reduce the interest for us... we left the store without buying the car.. And to get worse he clld us the nxt day to check if we would want the car, of course we did not want..... for our surprise, he said on the phone: I just checked your credit , you have such a good credit, I can call to the banks and help .... whattttt he just checked, he decided to help us after a big headache.... He thinks that we are stupid .... Resuming that, we did not accept of course and we made a deal with another dealer that did all procedures, we did not need to ask for nothing, since they were honest and made a good deal Based on our credit. We are not paying a such high interest.. we did not have a headache, we did not discussed... the first deal proposed was the right one based on our infos. The auto nation Toyota Hayward need to be aware about it since you can lose good clients like us in the future... To sir John, we do not need your help for now since you can sell the car to some stupid ones that will accept your offer... And being a finance dealer , wearing formal attires,dont make you better than none since you dont have access to our bank account. We are very happy with our new car and as We mentioned, we were interested about buying 1 and trading 2, but we will do with the same dealer that we bought our Camry and not you... happy New Years!

Roberta Santos Dec 31, 2017

We bought 2013 Toyota Tundra from this outfit and it was the most nerve racking ordeal ever. Our 2010 Tundra got wrecked a few weeks before so we were down to one car and found this one online. I called them and we talked about the truck and I decided it was a good truck, it was a white 5.7L, with a bench seat, which is hard to find close by. I asked what was the procedure for driving it back to Oregon as we have no sales tax. Was told all we needed to do was go to the local DMV down there and get a trip permit, and show proof of residence, so I even brought a property tax receipt with us. We drive the 415 miles and the pu checks out okay so we go to the DMV and stand inline for 11/2 hrs get the permit. We are all set right?, wrong. Back at the dealer we are told that we can't drive the pu in calif. without paying some $2100 in sales tax. I said you told us on the phone all we needed was a trip permit. I got pretty upset and we were on our way off the lot when the sales manager said he could have it delivered to our home in a couple days on a flat bed, be there the day after we got home most likely. So we signed all the paper work and paid them the $22,000. After a few days I called to see what was going on and was told they had it sublet out to a auto carrier, I said you said you would have it on a flat bed delivered in a couple days. I called the carrier and was told it could be awhile since they would have to get a load of cars going our direction and that could be awhile. Waited another few days and nothing coming our way. Tried calling Auto Nation several times but the sales manager or salesman were never in. Finally got a man at the transport co. that said he would get it delivered overnight after explaining to him the situation. It arrived the next day by itself in a multi car trailer nine days later. The truck had not been cleaned and smelt like dog and had stains probably from dogs climbing around inside. Was told it would be detailed as it had just been taken in. There was only one key, no jack handle or lug wrench and was told it came like that. I said can't you make a key as these things have a chip and are not cheap to have done and your cost can't be that much on the key. Nope. Well we got the truck and it hadn't been cleaned, junk and dirt in all the dash and console glove boxes, lots of dog hair, especially under the seats, dirty windows inside and still smells like dog and with the stains. The key cost me $90 and the key cost $28 and the rest was labor to program it, so the cost would have been somewhere around $15 and some time. I guess $22,0000 isn't enough to get good customer service at this place or the law told to you before you drive over 800 miles.

John Mann Nov 17, 2017

Friends be aware of Harish Malik at Hayward Toyota. He’s the guy who prepares the purchase agreement and DMV paperwork. I bought a vehicle from here back in Sep 2016 and Harish offered me a service plan for 5yrs for $1500 after the 2yrs free complimentary service that comes with every Toyota. Thinking and even Harish agreed at the time of signing that I will have 7yrs of maintenance covered but after a month when I received the maintenance contract from the Toyota’ Corporate it only says for 5yrs rather than 7, so the $1500 I paid was only for 3yrs of service after the 2yrs free service. I contacted Hayward Toyota about this and talked to Harish. He denied that he offered 5yrs saying it was 5yrs in total. I had 3 other family members in his office while we signed the purchase agreement and all of us heard the same but Harish still denied that. He said I could cancel it if I don’t want it. I went down to this dealer the filled out the paperwork needed for this cancellation. He told me that it would take 90days to cancel it, so I waited till Jan 2017. I didn’t receive any refund so I called back to find out the status, I left messages but I didn’t get any call back so one Saturday I drove to the dealer and met Harish, he said call back in a weekday and he will check the status of this cancellation. I called him on a weekday, he says he is with a customer and will call me back but never does. I have called him around 20 times so far, either I leave a voicemail or if he accidently picks up the phone he promises to call back within 30mins but never does I even tried talking the general manager named Toby but only got voicemail and left message there as well . It’s been 6 month now and I haven’t received my refund yet but I will keep fighting for it until I get. I just wanted to give a heads up of my friends who are planning to buy anything from Hayward Toyota PLEASE by very careful when they offer you these services or maybe try to record your conversation or find a better dealer who you can trust.

Shaheen N Shabnam Ali Mar 28, 2017

As Brian Griffith of Family Guy says, "If you don't like it, go on the Internet and complain." So here I am. As I was at AutoNation Toyota Hayward today and in the middle of signing the paperwork for my day's oil change and general maintenance, I saw a small-dollar value donation to a charity had been 'included' in my charge. At no time was I asked if I wished to donate to this charity. In addition, by the time I noticed it, in normal type although dwarfed by the many minor procedures I also had done, it was too late. I was in a hurry and to make a fuss about it would have delayed both myself and many people behind me. I had been tricked into the position of having to spend more money, in the value of my time at that moment, to undo the situation than the small-dollar value was worth. First, looking at the charity, it is not one that interests me. I am careful about which charities I donate to and I do not donate in small-dollar values. Second, at no time was I asked if I wished to donate to this charity, I say again. Third, I am fully aware that this charity pays AutoNation Toyota Hayward to place this charge on their maintenance. AutoNation Toyota Hayward is not doing this out of the goodness of their hearts. If they were, they would write their own check and receive a pleasant tax write off for their good deed. No, Autonation Toyota Hayward is being paid to advertise this charity, and to sneak charges onto people's bills. To those who make a joke about, "It's not the money, it's the principle of the thing," no. It's about the money. I value the skills and service the the employees of AutoNation Toyota Hayward provide. They have many customers and are always busy. They are convenient to my location and offer a handy shuttle service. They do their best to keep their customers moving and to provide the best service possible. I chose them because I value that speed and that service and I am willing to pay for it. I am not willing to have my common transaction intruded upon by an unrelated third party. If AutoNation Toyota Hayward feels a charity is worthwhile, they should be the ones making a donation, not getting paid to sneak charges onto their customer's bills.

Ron Levy Feb 11, 2017

IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING BUYING A VEHICLE, PLEASE CONSIDER AUTONATION TOYOTA!!! My experience with AutoNation Toyota was phenomenal, effortless, and the best buying experience EVER! I haven't purchased a new vehicle in many years, so I wasn't looking forward towards purchasing a new one anytime soon. Because we all know, that purchasing a new vehicle can be a headache or a terrible experience at times. So I initially went searching for a Toyota, after going through many dealerships and headaches from One Toyota of Oakland, Berkeley's horrible customer service, and Sunnyvale's forever process. I came to the point of giving up..that is until I decided to call AutoNation Toyota! I called, and was a greeted by a warm and courteous voice of, Vinnie. He immediately looked for the vehicle I was looking for, and found the right one(s). He was patient and diligent, and made the car buying process EASY and with a great price. His manager Mo, also made the process fast and considered a trade in. John, who is one of the financing guys, was also such a sweetheart like Vinnie. He worked hard to find the best financing option possible whether through them or someone else. He also offered the best possible protection for the vehicle. And a fast worker! Erick, the used car manager was also a wonderful help, had a lot of insight and makes everything effortless. The moment I stepped into this car lot, I was pleased. A pressure-less atmosphere, anyone is willing to help, and even helpful receptionists. Good coffee, and comfortable seating area with TV where coffee is. I mean these guys go ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY, to maximize your experience. If I could route everyone to purchase with them, I WOULD! But you have to see for yourself...save yourself the time and headache and stop by. You won't be disappointed, I PROMISE! I wasn't...I'M SO HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE, THE EXPERIENCE WITH EVERY SINGLE PERSON I TALKED TO, AND THE GENERAL ATMOSPHERE! THANK YOU VINNIE, FOR ALL YOUR PATIENCE, EFFORT AND QUICK RESPONSE! YOU MAKE CAR BUYING A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AUTONATION TOYOTA!!!! <3<3<3<3<3 -T.V.

T Vargas Nov 14, 2016

Hi, I am a loyal customer of Toyota due to its reliability record and it's value. I had been driven my 92 corolla for the past 22 yrs and the engine is still running strong! Knowing the new corolla had been redesigned and much improvement, I decided it's a good time for me to get myself a more update and safer vehicle to last my life time. With no intention of buying it yet, and I just wanted to check this car out, but because of the superior service I received from AutoNation Toyota Hayward, I ended up driving home a beautiful new 2015 Corolla Le Eco Premium on that same day I test drove it. And it was a memorable experience of my life. The Internet Sales Manager Vinnie Jhaj was so courteous, sincere, knowledgeable, and professional with no pressure at all. He gave me a great deal that no one could match. And with his superior treatment and service I had decided to purchase the vehicle from him that very first day I ever come to this dealership. Thanks to Vinnie for making me feeling comfortable at home The Finance Manager John Hamedi was courteous, knowledgeable, professional, patience, and fun to talk with. He was so funny that he cracked me up with jokes a few times. He took his time to explain the detail of each available program that were best for my vehicle and he answered all my questions. I ended up buying all the protection on platinum level from him. Knowing my car is protected by " LoJack" tracking device, extended complete warranty on mechanical and electrical components, and GAP protection in case of total loss, now I can have a peace of mind to park it wherever I want and whatever problem it may have with my car without spending a dime on it. Thanks to John for exceptional service. The Customer Relations Manager Bonnie Young was another reason why I decided to do business with AN Toyota Hayward. During my special request, without hesitation Bonnie went the extra miles to meet my needs, this showed me an attitude of " Willing to go extra miles to earn my business " which made me feel important by her level of service and communication. A thumb up for an exceptional Customer Relations Manager Bonnie! Last but not least, I have to mention two efficient young men who helped me out during the process,Aaron and Mark.I don't know their last name.Aaron wait patiently for 40 mins til my wife arrived for a test drive with me, without a sign of complaint.He even checked with me every 5 min to see if my wife had arrived. During the test drive he was so relax and let me took complete control of my route or time. I was able to know the performance of the car I was going to buy. Aaron also detailed my car spotless shine before delivery. Thanks to Aaron for a job well done. Mark helped me right before delivery by putting in the car mats and he showed me all the high tech features in my vehicle. Mark was courteous and patience despite the fact that I had asked him so many questions regarding the use of the Entune computer system. He even helped me bluetooth my phone with the car and download some musics for me. He took his time to explain how each button works until dark and that he really impressed me with his attitude as a young man. Mark had done a great job and keep up the good work! Right before the delivery of the vehicle, the Internet Sales Manager Vinnie Jhaj came out to ensure that I was satisfied with everything and he shook my hand before I drove off with a beautiful spotless fully loaded new car. It would be hard for me not to share this exceptional experience with everyone because it truly was one of my most memorable experience at a dealership in my life time. Thank you AutoNation Toyota Hayword! You had done a superb job, and you had earned the business from a "picky" customer like me who observed every little thing.I assure you I can save you a lot of money on your commercial advertisement, because I am going to "spread the word" with anyone I met that you are the best of the best in town !

Kin Hui Sep 25, 2014

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