Working here was horrible
Let me start by saying that I worked at this dealership for two years as a mechanic. About six months into my career as a lube tech, I was promoted to a Semi-Skilled Technician. Around that time, a lot of shop drama started because I consistently produced high labor hours and became well known for it. As a result, I was treated poorly by multiple technicians, especially some of the journeymen.
About a year and a half into my career, I was promised a promotion to Light Duty Technician after completing a training course in Chicago. After returning from the course, I was never promoted and was instead given only lube tech work, with little to no opportunity for growth. This became a recurring issue throughout my time as a Semi-Skilled Technician.
Over time, I realized there was a lot of toxicity directed toward me in the shop. Eventually, that attitude seemed to spread to management, and I began feeling unfairly treated by them as well.
After reaching my limit with the poor treatment, I submitted my two weeks notice. I specifically asked both the Shop Manager and the General Manager to keep my resignation confidential because I had been given a promising opportunity elsewhere. I later found out that the GM, immediately told people despite assuring me otherwise. When he claimed that a coworker had spread the news, I confronted that coworker, who confirmed he had no idea I was leaving.
Then, the day before my last scheduled day, I was fired over an issue involving a customer's vehicle I had worked on. I was told the engine had seized due to a lack of oil from an open oil cover. I do not believe that claim is accurate, as I always double-check my work, especially oil changes. Considering that oil changes were primarily all I ever did, and I performed a large percentage of them for the shop, I was far from inexperienced.
I was told not to return and that I was no longer welcome. After leaving with only part of my belongings, I later learned that the GM and two journeymen went through my personal items for reasons I still don't understand. I also found out there had been discussions about "escorting" me out of the building.
I worked extremely hard for this company and was well known throughout the dealership, including by upper management. Despite that, I felt I was consistently treated poorly and denied opportunities for advancement.
For anyone considering employment here, I would STRONGLY recommend looking elsewhere. Based on my experience, the workplace culture was toxic and extremely unprofessional.
As for the vehicles themselves, after working on Hyundai products daily, I'd recommend literally anything else. I saw constant recalls, frequent engine and transmission issues, and recurring suspension problems. They are horrible cars
I'm glad to have moved on from what was, in my experience, a very negative work environment.