amanda A.
AutoNation USA Centennial Failed to Honor Written Rebate Commitment, Then Ignored All Follow-Up
I rarely write reviews, but my experience here was bad enough that I feel like I have to warn others. I flew from Oregon to Las Vegas to buy a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 after being told in writing by a sales manager that the $4,000 federal used EV rebate "will" be applied at the point of sale. That was the only reason I made the trip, I even paid for a pre-purchase inspection, airfare, and shipping in advance based on that assurance. When I arrived, the dealership delayed paperwork until right before my return flight. Only then did they tell me the rebate was "pending" and probably wouldn't be approved, but that I could "just claim it on my taxes" (which isn't true under IRS rules). I had no real choice but to finish the purchase under time pressure, and I ended up being charged an extra $4,000 on my card. After the sale, no one at the dealership responded to any of my follow-up emails. The few times I did reach someone by phone, I got conflicting information, one manager said a third of their rebates fail, another said only 5% do, and all of them said "pending almost never gets approved." The general manager even admitted the information "could have been shared better" but still refused to fix the issue. It's now been weeks, and I still haven't received the rebate I was promised or even a single written response. I've filed complaints with the BBB, Nevada DMV, and Consumer Affairs because at this point, I just want other buyers to be aware of how misleading and stressful this process was. If you're considering buying an EV here, get everything in writing and be very cautious about any promises related to rebates or incentives.