Avoid and Beware. I purchased a brand new motorcycle.
For my 600 mile service I called ahead to ask the price. After service they attempted to charge me double. Mr. Craig Fuqua the service manager was brought over, when asked why I was being charged that much there was no justification offered. The price was adjusted to what I was originally told over the phone. Later I received a call the tech left his wrench attached to the oil filter, asking if I could come back. My oil was also overfilled. During other services they also stripped a screw on my airbox and a fairing.
When I had tires replaced they left no slack in my chain. This is unprofessional and dangerous. I had a friend adjust my chain before it snapped and something bad happened.
My bike started having malfunctions, anytime it was rev'd to a specific rpm range the engine would cut in and out rather violently, and dangerously. The first time I brought my bike I was told it was the fuel pump, it was replaced. To my surprise afterwards, the bike still malfunctioned.
I went back a second time. After another service I received my bike back, and at no point did a tech or manager come out to speak with me. I assumed this time my bike was fixed if it was given back with no other remarks. Once again it was still malfunctioning.
I went back again a 3rd time to let them know my bike was still malfunctioning. The service manager Craig finally came to me asking if I keep the bike outside, to which I do not. He tells me I need new coil sticks to fix my bike. I asked him if I need new coil sticks why did no one tell me this last time? why did you give my bike back? He had no answer, instead of any professionalism or apology he was extremely rude, impatient, and made a bunch of excuses. Craig told me the coil sticks would be about $112 each and Kawasaki said they would not cover them under warranty. I spoke with Amber and gave the okay to order them, she informed me they would be a few days to arrive. I called Kawasaki, they had no record of Craig reaching out about coil sticks or a warranty claim. I called back the service department to cancel my order for the coil sticks. Craig answered and his reply was that's okay we never ordered them anyway and hung up on me.
I called back to speak with the general manager Mr. Reko Fracassi. I informed him of all the frustration and disappointment I was dealing with. He asked me if there was anything he could do but I told him at this point I didn't have trust in them, I had planned on buying my next bike from them until this point.
Eventually I reluctantly decided to make a last 4th attempt with them. 5 minutes after scheduling an appointment Craig called me refusing to work on my bike, and once again hung up on me. Again I called the general manager Reko. He informed me he would try to figure out what was going on. Later he called me back and said I should go to another dealership. I had to ask him why, to which he just kept repeating were not going to go too deep into it. What does that mean? I also emailed him for some clarification on why I was being refused service on the motorcycle I originally bought brand new from them. My email was ignored.
I brought my bike to a better dealership. The malfunction was promptly diagnosed and fixed. All that frustration for a $20 switch that Kawasaki covered under warranty. Shame.
St. Augustine Powersports has an extremely serious lack of professionalism, quality, and integrity. I would suggest anyone take their vehicle elsewhere even if it means extra hours of commuting.
You will not run a successful or respected business for years to come continuing to operate like this. You could have had me as a loyal costumer who would have purchased their next 3 motorcycles and years of business from you, instead you have this review.
(Employee: Craig Fuqua)
jade f
4/28/2024
5/7/2024
You came in for the first service on 1.31.23 and authorized the work to be completed and pay $228.52. The work was completed at 2:38 pm on 1.31.23 as you waited. When you went to pay you said you were told around a $100 over the phone for an oil change, we let him know that a first service was a lot more than an oil change and he signed for the work. You continued to complain to the service manager and the manager accommodated you and lowered the price all though you indeed were charged the correct amount. You came in at 1:49 pm on 5.30.23 and chose to wait for service to be completed. We let you know that it was 2.5 hours to complete and you became inpatient towards the end of the job. The technician did accidentally leave the oil filter removal tool on the unit. The tech called you and told you about the error and offered a free chain clean, lube and adjust for the inconvenience. Service was completed and cashiered at 4:28pm and was also told about your tires at this time. You had your unit towed in with two flat tires and was checked in on 7.12.23 @2:57pm. You did have road hazard and they would cover the front tire only because your rear tire did not meet the requirements for tread which is stated in his contract. You became upset about this and complained. It was too late in the day to complete the work so we told you it would be done the next day. You then called in the morning complaining that his bike wasn't done. The pattern has developed as evident in the explanation and complaint history. You picked up the unit at 1:57 pm on 7.13.23 and yet again complained that both tires were not covered all though it clearly states in the contract. You had multiple visits after this and when the General Manager has spoken to you on the phone, it was suggested that due to your unhappiness and complaints every single time you have solicited us for service work that you should take your work to another dealer. We made the decision to not retain you as a customer. It appears you have already made complaints against other dealers as well.