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Criswell Automotive has 6 locations, listed below.

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    • Criswell Automotive

      503 Quince Orchard Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1407

    • Criswell Automotive

      621 N Frederick Ave Service Center Gaithersburg, MD 20879-3306

    • Criswell Automotive

      19525 Amaranth Dr Germantown, MD 20874-1201

    • Criswell Automotive

      84 Bureau Dr Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1452

    • Criswell Automotive

      19574 Amaranth Dr Germantown, MD 20874-1202

    Business ProfileforCriswell Automotive

    New Car Dealers
    Multi Location Business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 4 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    19 complaints closed in last 3 years

    7 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Criswell Automotive has 6 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      • Criswell Automotive

        503 Quince Orchard Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1407

      • Criswell Automotive

        621 N Frederick Ave Service Center Gaithersburg, MD 20879-3306

      • Criswell Automotive

        19525 Amaranth Dr Germantown, MD 20874-1201

      • Criswell Automotive

        84 Bureau Dr Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1452

      • Criswell Automotive

        19574 Amaranth Dr Germantown, MD 20874-1202

      Location of This Business
      503 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1407
      BBB File Opened:
      6/1/2001
      Years in Business:
      52
      Business Started:
      5/1/1972
      Alternate Business Name
      • Criswell Chevrolet
      • Criswell Honda
      • Criswell Nissan
      • Criswell Performance Cars LLC
      Business Management
      • Mr. Kevin Szot, General Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Kevin Szot, General Manager

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Kevin Szot, General Manager
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      Customer Complaints

      19 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      05/03/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      I purchased a 2023 ***** *** Hybrid on March 14, 2023 for $45999.46 (see purchase order) I traded in a 2019 ***** ***** EX-L for roughly $18,XXX.00 This vehicle had a payoff in the amount of $15331.32 (per the payoff quote provided - I have email proof this was sent to them the day of purchase and signed agreement) I had to make a payment to avoid a late fee and I was advised in the finance office this would be refunded back to me. I also traded a 2012 ***** ****** EX-L for roughly $9,XXX.00. My total trade in was $28,200.00. On March 16, 2023, to avoid receiving a late fee since they had not paid my car in full, as advised in the finance office, I made a payment of $220.00 with the expectation it would be refunded to me. On March 29, 2023, they paid my car off in the amount of $15131.04, instead of the $15331.32 that was agreed upon on the purchase order signed March 14, 2023. I am requesting the underpayment of my payoff in the amount of $200.28 is refunded back to me. I have attempted to resolve this with them for over 30 days and they are unwilling to assist. Please note - On my emails to try to resolve, I mistyped the total amount listed on the purchase order as 15313 rather than 15331. Please excuse that typo. The full refund should be $200.28 rather than $182.XX. Within this email I am providing the following documentation: • March 14, 2023 purchase order • 10 day Payoff statement from Cap 1 on day of purchase + proof this was emailed to Criswell on day of purchase • Payment history from Cap 1 and a screenshot which states there was no overpayment made by Criswell - In addition shows I in good faith (for credit reporting and late fee purposes) made a payment 2 days after Criswell took ownership of the vehicle. Payment made on 03.16.23 per pay history included. • Prior email communications attempting to resolve this matter with Criswell I want what is rightfully mine per the signed agreement. I have provided payment history for this.
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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Joe S

      1 star

      06/21/2023

      Sold a truck out from under me while working up paper work…. Super shady would look to buy anywhere but here. Only leaving a 1/5 star review because it won’t let me submit 0/5 stars.

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