Thursday, May 29, 2008

Melbourne and Orlando Area Hyundai Dealers - Mystery Shopping Report

I recently sent an email to each Hyundai Dealer in the Central Florida area to find out which dealer provided the best price, fastest response time, and was the most honest in their response.

I requested information on a mid level Hyundai Elantra, for 16k MSRP and offered 10k as a low ball offer.

The response was varied, with some dealers not responding at all other then the Autoresponders. Rather then focus on dealers which may waste your time, I would like to point out the top two dealers that provided the fastest quotes, best deal and were forthright in their responses (no smoke and mirrors).

Fastest Hyundai Responders:

1. Cocoa Hyundai of Melbourne and Orlando: Response Time: 7 Minutes

2. Coastal Hyundai: Response Time: 21 Minutes

Best Hyundai Deal:

1. Cocoa Hyundai of Melbourne and Orlando: $3221 off MSRP

2. Universal Hyundai: $2960 off MSRP

Most Honest Hyundai Dealer:

Tied:

Cocoa Hyundai of Melbourne and Orlando & Universal Hyundai

Both provided up front pricing and did not attempt to use smoke or mirror tactics in the presentation of numbers. Both when asked provided a step by step detail of the price and a corresponding breakdown "out the door". Other dealers insisted on number play, or were slow to respond and insistant on phone conversation.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

A Unique Look at Orlando Hyundai Dealers

When searching for a reliable Orlando Hyundai Dealer, or any new car dealer for that matter it can be difficult to find out which dealers have the best reputation.

The truth is that most people only become vocal when there is a problem, and rarely will sing a dealerships praise unless they feel that dealership has truely exceeded expectations. A new Website serving the Orlando FL area has set out to change that.

The website, Hyundai Dealers Orlando reviews hyundai dealerships in the Central Florida/Orlando area (or posts links to the reviews) such as Universal-Hyundai Orlando and allows you to submit quick quotes to an Orlando Dealer online rather then having to visit their website.

The Hyundai Dealers Orlando website also provides contact information for the individual dealerships and I have heard it plans to offer printable maps and integrate online reviews such as Dealerrater and other Dealership Review websites. The latest addition to the Dealer Review website at Hyundai Dealers Orlando is the Orlando-Hyundai dealership in Orlando. You can also find information on outlying dealerships such as Cocoa Hyundai or Coastal Hyundai which also serve the Orlando, FL and Central Florida Areas.

The reason I find it worthwhile to mention this website is that it's a new local concept. Many review sites concentrate only on national basis, while this dealer review and directory only lists local dealers to the Orlando area like Jenkins Hyundai .

Cocoa Hyundai of Melbourne and Orlando Supports Burma Cyclone Victims

Cocoa Hyundai of Melbourne and Orlando the premier New and Pre-Owned Hyundai Dealership in Central Florida has always led the charge when it comes to supporting those in need.

Cocoa Hyundai has a long history of supporting organizations like The Candlelighters of Brevard, Space Coast Early Intervention, Toys for Kids, and Brevard Foster Children. While this Hyundai Dealership has been so active in their local community, the Burma Cyclone has caused such massive devestation one can't help but take pause.

A world away, the Burma Cyclone has wiped out much of the infrastructre in the poor Asian country, sweeping away entire towns and villages and leaving over 100,000 dead, and countless more displaced. The race is on to rush aid to the people of Burma before disease and famine take hold.

Cocoa Hyundai has asked it's customers and supporters to reach out and help those in need in Burma and support the victims of the Cyclone through various charities listed on their website.

In todays society, with the cost of everything going up and the economy slowing, it's good to see a business taking initative to help those in need. Which is why our hats are off to this Melbourne Hyundai Dealer, Cocoa Hyundai for their work to help those locally and around the world.