Be aware…
I went to Mcdonald Mazda feeling excited, empowered, and confident. As a single woman, I was determined to make a smart decision and walk away with the deal I had been discussing. They made me feel as though I was in control of the situation, repeatedly assuring me that I was getting exactly the deal I wanted. I felt brave and empowered – until the paperwork was presented.
To my shock, the deal presented in my contract was different from what I was told. From my trade-in value to the maintenance package purchased, our verbal commitment and contractual one deeply varied. I felt manipulated and taken advantage of. They had repeatedly told me that everything was in my favor, but when it came time to finalize the purchase, they didn’t have my best interests at heart. The advice given to me by the sales staff based on mileage and trade-in deeply supported keeping me upside down in a contractual relationship with the dealership.
I feel completely misled and taken advantage of in what was supposed to be a straightforward transaction. As a woman shopping alone, I walked in feeling empowered, only to be made to feel disrespected and manipulated. I would caution anyone – especially women shopping alone – to beware of the tactics at play here. I regret giving them my business and will be doing everything I can to share my experience with others to avoid anyone else falling into the same trap.