Few things are more frustrating than having a problem with your vehicle. In fact, there's a good chance you bought a Toyota because you thought that it wouldn't have any problems. Unfortunately, even a Toyota has the occasional issue. But what about when your Toyota car, truck, or SUV has a problem that isn't resolved to your satisfaction?
Ninety percent of all vehicle customer service problems are solved by a local dealership. The fact is the local dealer is invested in solving your problem because they know that's the best way to earn a lifetime customer. In fact, did you know it's less expensive to make a lifetime customer through customer service than through advertising? Dealers know this fact and use it every day to solve problems.
But before your local Toyota dealer will help you, they need to believe that you're going to be a good future customer. It's much easier for a dealership to justify helping you (especially if it costs money) if they believe they will earn that money back in the future.
The best way to convince a dealership you're going to be a good customer in the future is to show them you're a good customer now. When working with anyone at the dealership, be nice. Let's admit it -- sometimes it feels good to yell at someone. But if you want to get the best customer service you'll need the people at the dealership to like you. "Kill em' with kindness" and you will prove you're a customer worth saving.
But being nice is only part of the solution. You want to get your problem addressed by the most powerful and capable person in the dealership. That's why you want to ask to speak with the GM as soon as it's clear you have a customer service problem. The GM (or General Manager) has the ability to solve just about any customer service problem and he or she also has the full resources of Toyota at his or her disposal. The GM is person you want to work with.
If the GM at your local dealer can't help you, your next point of contact is Toyota Motor Company. I suggest you try a two-pronged approach and call both your local Toyota regional office and the national help line. You can find the phone number for the national helpline in your owner's manual, and the local regional office can usually be found in the yellow pages of your regions larger cities. While the local regional office will often refer you to the national helpline, with a little persistence you can speak with a regional executive about your problem.
In summary, when you have a Toyota customer service problem, start by working thru your local dealer. Speak with the GM and be as nice as possible. If your local dealer won't help, call both the national Toyota hotline and the closest regional office. Be nice, don't give up, and your Toyota customer service problem will be resolved.
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