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    Business ProfileforWallingford Buick-GMC

    New Car Dealers
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    3 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 11/1/1982

    Years in Business: 110

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Wallingford Buck-GMC offers the sale of new automotives.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    1122 Old North Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492-1771
    BBB File Opened:
    1/1/1982
    Years in Business:
    110
    Business Started:
    1/1/1914
    Business Incorporated:
    10/27/1958
    Accredited Since:
    11/1/1982
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • The Wallingford Auto Company
    • Wallingford Auto Company
    Business Management
    • Mr. J. Christopher Backes, President
    • Mr. Larry Esposito, General Sales Manager
    • Mr. Bryan Colangelo, Manager of Sales and Service
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. J. Christopher Backes, President

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. J. Christopher Backes, President
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (203) 284-8275
      Primary Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Buying a new car

    Customer Complaints

    3 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    01/03/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    On 8/10/22 I purchased a 2015 ***** ********* **** for $27,774. At the same time I purchased a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty which was explained to me to cover EVERYTHING for an additional $2188. The warranty was for 2 years or 24,000 miles. On 11/16/23 I had an appointment with dealership to drop my truck off to check for issues I was having with it shifting. I was within my timeline and mileage. On 12/19/23 I was told the truck needed a transmission and the warranty company was denying the claim (********* ********** ******** ###-###-####). On 12/20 after speaking to Nick T***** I was told he would reach out to warranty and see if he could get them to reconsider. On 12/30 service manager Sam called stating the dealership would cancel my warranty and split the difference of the repair which would be $3600/each. I told them I would not accept the deal as I paid for a Bumper to Bumper Warranty and that it is covered. They have had my truck since mid november with no resolution and I have no vehicle. The dealership sold me the warranty and pushed me on it saying bumper to bumper everything for the first 2 years is covered and now wont stand behind it.
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    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    kenneth w

    1 star

    04/26/2022

    Do your self a favor and stay away from this place! and from used vehicles and the extended warranty they try to sell . We purchased a used f350 with the extended warranty and we had issued with the a.c and they tell me they are not going to fix it and its clearly states the a.c is covered with this warranty. i will continue to try and get this taking care of . i was forced to leave a 1 star review ,iwanted to leave that part blank no stars!!

    Wallingford Buick-GMC Response

    04/27/2022

    We appreciate all feedback good or bad. This is an unfortunate circumstance. I did check the service records in this case. The a/c compressor was replaced right after the vehicle was purchased. We did not charge *** ****** for this repair. The vehicle was then driven several thousand miles and used commercially for plowing. Unfortunately, the new A/C issue is not the compressor but a part that is not covered under the extended warranty. The current fix is not the same as the fix we performed and paid for last year.

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