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Gettel Acura has 1 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforGettel Acura

    New Car Dealers
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 5/15/2015

    Years in Business: 25

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    This dealership offers new and pre-owned Acura sales.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    4891 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233-3219
    BBB File Opened:
    5/14/2009
    Years in Business:
    25
    Business Started:
    9/29/1998
    Business Incorporated:
    9/29/1998
    Accredited Since:
    5/15/2015
    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.
    BBB records show a license number of MV44747 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The expiration date of this license is 3/31/2025.

    These agencies may include:

    Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

    2005 Apalachee Pkwy

    Tallahassee FL 32399

    (800) 435-7352

    https://www.fdacs.gov

    BBB records show a license number of MV0900815 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation. The expiration date of this license is 12/31/2024.

    These agencies may include:

    Florida Office of Financial Regulation

    101 E Gaines St

    Tallahassee FL 32399

    (850) 487-9687

    https://www.flofr.com

    BBB records show a license number of D005319 for this business, issued by Department of Financial Services

    These agencies may include:

    Department of Financial Services

    200 E Gaines St

    Tallahassee FL 32399

    (877) 693-5236

    https://www.myfloridacfo.com

    BBB records show a license number of VF-1000935-1 for this business, issued by Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

    These agencies may include:

    Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

    2900 Apalachee Pkwy # B441

    Tallahassee FL 32399

    (850) 617-2000

    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Gettel Imports, Inc.
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    T:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    W:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Th:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    F:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sa:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Contact Information

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. James C. Gettel, President
    • Mr. Robert E. Bisplinghoff, Director of Operations
    • Mr. Darren Hutchinson, General Manager
    • Ms. Rosemary Garza, Controller
    • Chris Barksdale, Assistant Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Phone Numbers

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Buying a new car

    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    03/04/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    Ive been dealing with Acura for the past 11 years never had any problems with the service department until recently. Took my car in because if you turned it off and tried to turn it back on it would drain the battery, if you waited 10 minutes it would restart no problem. I took it into Acura to have a diagnostics test done pay $200 waited four hours. They told me the problem was a cracked throttle that it would cost me approximately $700 to fix I made the appointment the only other thing they told me was wrong was a cracked oil pan but the service lady *********************** said I had time to repair that since it was so expensive, when I left Acura after paying $800 20 minutes later the light was back on and the problem was still there. I took it back on March 1 to get the problem that was supposed to be repaired last time finally repaired, they had my car all day only to call me and tell me that what they repaired last time wasnt the problem now they say its going to be another $4000 for the catalytic converters which are on back order per Acura but I find them online for $424 but the job is 3000 4000 does not make sense. Nowhere on my diagnostics test did it say my catalytic converters were bad nor was I told that on my first visit now not $4000 worth of repairs for my car. I need $8000 in repairs for my car. When they told me my throttle cable was cracked they told me I needed a carbon cleaning which was $200 while they were doing the carbon cleaning for my car. They overheated my car, blew my radiator cap and had to replace the radiator cap upon further research. Could they have damage my catalytic converters with the carbon filaments from the carbon cleaning.? I will be getting an attorney and I will be contacting BBB.
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    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Stephen M

    1 star

    08/07/2023

    For two weeks I never had any contact! I had to call them on a car I was paying over market for to arrange my delivery day. Then once I show up they have nothing ready to go. Let me remind you, they had 19 days to prepare. I arrive to see a car that was supposed to be ready sitting in detail. Then upon inspecting it find a large scratch on the rear of the car! I understand things happen, but it’s how they get handled that matters. I’ve been in the exotic car business for 23 years, so I understand how a customer deserves to be treated. Even the owner of this group Mr. Jim G***** has been a customer of mine. He should be ashamed of the representation from the sales team. The scratch was handled in a very poor manner. The car was painted in the parking lot! A brand new car that I just paid over market painted in a parking lot. Upon arrival to reclaim my vehicle once again the paint work was horrible. I was told it would go to a reputable body shop. Instead they decide to have the same person do it again. I wasn’t ok with that! That wasn’t what was agreed on. So then I am told they found a body shop that will take the car apart and fix it. I wait two weeks and never hear from them. I reach out to them by email and get a call 10 min later saying your car is ready. Meanwhile they also have a warranty part needed for the car that’s on back order. That’s not entirely their fault but again this is a brand new higher end ‘24 model. I take the car home and oh my the entire car is covered in overspray. Odd huh it was supposed to be painted off the car. Not only that there are paint lines that prove the car was not painted as stated. I spent an entire weekend removing paint lines and over spray from my brand new car. I have even had to reach out to Acura corporate due to the lack of satisfaction in the matter. The communication and representation for Mr. G***** and the Acura brand is atrocious. Especially being the first of this new car to come into this dealership. Don’t Go!

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