5/5 Stars - Exceptional Service from Natalee at Thorson Motor Center! We purchased a GMC 2500HD truck from Thorson Motor Center on August 10th, and the experience was hands-down the best we've ever had. Natalee went above and beyond for us--she tracking down and located the exact, specific truck we were looking for. To make things even better, she personally delivered it right to us! Her professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail made this completely stress-free. If you want seamless, top-tier service, ask for Natalee! read more

Great experience today with Efrain. That dude rocks. Top tier customer service. Polite, courteous, and gives the vibe that he genuinely cares and wants to help. Came for an oil change today, it was nothing but pleasant with everyone I interacted with. read more

Interesting reviews here, but fortunately I received 5 star treatment! Jonathan made the entire buying process easy, straightforward, and stress-free. He was responsive, transparent, and worked hard to get us a great deal on our Tundra. We pretty much handled everything over the phone, so when I came, I just inspected the vehicle, test drove it, and signed finance paperwork. No games or surprises--just excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend Jonathan! read more

Went with my friend to get his new GMC Canyon . We were able to get an amazing deal with no pressure at all. We bumped into Natalie who sold me a truck a while ago. My friend got what he wanted at payments he could swing. Fo sho this is how car buying should be. The place is clean, everyone was friendly ,and we didn't wait to long to purchase the truck. I may see them soon to get my new Sierra . read more

I recently had one of the most frustrating dealership experiences I have ever encountered while trying to purchase a used 2025 GMC Sierra EV from Thorson Pasadena GMC. After seeing the truck listed on their website, I immediately called on a Friday and spoke with Walter. I explained my situation, my interest level, and my trade in details for my 2018 Ford Raptor. Walter had me complete the appraisal forms and gave me an acceptable offer on the trade in and assured me that he would make the truck available for me to buy on Monday. Because I live more than an hour away and had family commitments over the weekend, I could not come in sooner, and he acknowledged and agreed to hold the vehicle by placing it in service status. Monday morning, we confirmed my arrival time by text. Everything seemed squared away. After driving nearly an hour, I was two minutes away when I received a call from Chris informing me that the truck had just been sold. I still went inside the dealership to speak with the sales manager. Instead of any meaningful explanation or accountability, I got a simple shrug and a reminder that they "do not hold cars," completely ignoring the fact that their team had already agreed to do exactly that. No real apology, no remorse, no ownership, just indifference. Chris and another associate, Jonathan, did offer to try to locate a similar truck at auction and deliver it to my home for inspection, which at the time felt like a decent attempt to make things right. Unfortunately, that promise turned into nothing as well. I never received a follow up call, not a single update, and no apology from anyone at the dealership. I was essentially ghosted after being told they would help correct the situation. I had gone out of my way to prepare my trade in, rearranged my schedule, and drove a long distance based entirely on their word. The lack of communication, broken commitments, and complete disregard for a customer's time was incredibly disappointing. Thankfully, I found the same model Sierra EV at Culver City Chevy, where I was treated with professionalism and respect from start to finish. I would strongly caution anyone considering working with Thornton Pasadena GMC. My experience showed poor communication, poor internal coordination, and a willingness to make commitments they do not honor. read more

Now when it comes to car buying or leasing as we grow older we realize these are not fun experiences ESPECIALLY when you are getting a vehicle for someone other than yourself. Nothing makes me feel better than seeing the ones you love most drive off in a car they absolute love and are proud of. So very recently it was time to get out of what was probably the biggest financial boo boo of my life. The Mrs's dream car was a Black on Black Supercharged Range Rover legitimately the nicest thing I can say i've ever owned the car holds the highest esteem in almost every way except it's ever depreciating value so somehow the nicest thing will become your least valuable. If you have the finances and absolutely need to be in a Range do yourself a favor and lease a Land Rover never purchase that's my first free lesson of the day. Once we went down the rabbit hole and visited multiple Lexus dealerships (one in Tustin in particular that deserves a not great review but I don't review businesses solely because they hired a bonehead who is in the wrong profession) a couple local GMC dealers the universe somehow lead my Mrs and myself to a listing for a beautiful brand spanking new White Denali that was sitting at Thorson Pasadena Buick. Both the Mrs and I contacted them separately and by no coincidence (because we don't believe in those) we both were blessed and fortunate enough to have been put in touch with Natalee Saillant. She was instantly even through text (at first) so human and so far from the typical car salesperson she didn't waste any time. Gave her our specifics and what we needed then literally within one phone call in less than 20 minutes she was already getting us in the ballpark of where we needed to be putting all the "veteran" car salespeople we seen in person to shame! We spoke on a Friday, met in person on Sunday and then monday we closed the deal. I brought the Mrs and was able to get another video of her with an ear to ear grin driving away in our first 3rd row vehicle as we approach the new year and hopefully a 3rd a child in 2026! The era of the traditional car salesperson is over find yourself a Natalee they do exist, they are probably quietly doing their job in the background while the "veteran" is making you uncomfortable promising you everything but literally giving you nothing. Free lesson two: If you are at a dealership dealing with someone who isn't trying to serve you and work with what you are giving them or repeatedly say things to the effect of "sorry" or "bad news" take it at face value and go find yourself your Natalee. Someone who genuinely wants to get you in that vehicle first because they are as real as you are and secondly because it's their job that even if they haven't realized yet they are very very good at and the "veteran" sales people should take notes or get out of the way. I did say earlier I don't write reviews based solely on one person and this one review is no different everyone I came in contact with at Thorson were top shelf individuals, and the selection of already premodified GMC trucks made me reconsider how much I love the truck I drive got me thinking maybe it's time for an upgrade. Also can't remember his name but the manager that assisted on our sale also a legend and if their service department will prioritize us for service I would literally have no issue driving out to Pasadena from Cypress just to deal with this cast crew vs what I have locally not because they aren't great themselves but more so because my 5 star experience at Thorson. Hope this helps you on your car journey! God Bless you! read more

Wednesday, I dropped off my 2500 HD truck off for service. Jessie was my service writer and he is very kind, knowledgeable and attentive. While checking me in, he immediately checked the trucks fault codes and discovered several. I also asked if they could check the transmission because on a couple of occasions the transmission seemed to hesitate when shifting. Jessie told me that the trk would most likely need a day or two to complete the oil change, several filters, along with diagnosing the fault codes and trans issue. Jessie kept me updated every step of the way and made sure that our Prepaid Premier Service Package Plan covered everything along with the factory warranty. While in, the tech performed a software update which solved the fault codes and transmission update as well. I am very satisfied with the service that writer Jessie, general manager Ted Barnes, the service technicians, and the women at the desk do to keep us customers happy. And that is why I drive an hour to use this dealership. Happy motoring friends. read more

Thorson Buick GMC - Car Dealers Near Me - Pasadena, California

DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR HERE! SCAMMERS! TLDR: dealership lied about necessary repairs and tried to over charge me for things that didn't need to be fixed. Gave car back unsafe to drive. I brought my 2020 Buick in to check on a slow-leaking tire and to run a diagnostic on my brake pads because a service alert appeared on my dash. Prior to bringing the car in, I wasn't experiencing any issues with my brakes; they weren't making noise or grinding. I had a 2:30 appointment on a Monday. What should have taken about an hour to diagnose ended up taking over a day. The dealership never called back as promised, and overall communication was poor. After several failed call attempts to get an update, I finally received a call at 4 pm the next day. I was told that my tire had sidewall damage and needed replacement, but they didn't have the tire in stock and would need to order it. I was also told that my rear brake pads were extremely worn, and that a brake pad sensor seemed to be damaged, causing other messages on my dash. They said I would eventually need to address these issues. I couldn't leave my car there any longer because I needed it for work the following day. I agreed to pick it up and bring it back on my next day off to fix the issues. When I went to retrieve my car, I was charged a $200 "diagnostic fee," which I found unreasonable but paid anyway. The technician handed me the keys silently and didn't explain anything. As soon as I started my car, multiple warning messages flashed on the dash. I noticed a clicking sound when I tried to move forward, and I had to use my full body weight on the brake for the car to stop. Unable to even make it off the lot, I returned to the shop and was told my car was actually unsafe to drive! something I was never informed of before receiving the keys. This was negligent and dangerous! I was then told that the brake pad sensor had been cut, and the computer diagnostic "opened a can of worms," revealing a faulty EBCM (Electronic Brake Control Module) that would need replacing at a cost of around $2,000. They said they could try to reset the system temporarily, but it would only be a short-term fix, and my car would be unsafe again in about a month. The quoted costs included: - $1,932 for a new EBCM - $280 for a brake pad sensor - $736 for rear brake pads - $434 for 2 tires - $249 for alignment - $250 to reset the brake system I found this suspicious, especially since the car was running fine before, and suddenly it needs nearly $4,000 in repairs. The next morning, I called their service manager, Angel, to express my frustration and ask how a simple computer diagnostic could damage a $2,000 part unless their technician had done something wrong. He backtracked, saying it was unlikely the ebcm would break and that only replacing the brake pads and sensors should suffice. He also claimed that the brake pad sensor was worn down because the brake pads were so bare and had rubbed against it. This sounded odd, because if there was that much wear wouldn't it have caused squealing or grinding before I arrived -- which I never experienced. Also, because the day before I was told the wire was "cut". Overall Angel was unhelpful, talked over me and talked in circles. After the call I had a male friend call to get a quote on the same brake pad service. He was told that the sensors were included in the brake pads replacement and that replacing two rear brake pads and sensors would cost $650 total. Weird because I was quoted $1016 for the same service. Was the extra $366 charge because I'm a woman? Deciding to get a second opinion, I had my car towed to a different mechanic. They inspected the brakes and showed me that the brake pads were barely worn and didn't need replacement. They had also showed me that the sensor was snapped and not worn and that it was not in a position that could have rubbed on any part of the brake pad. Fortunately, they fixed the issue and restarted the system for a fraction of the price I was quoted at this dealership. Additionally, I took my car to Discount Tire to replace the tire the dealership claimed had sidewall damage and would need to be replaced. It turned out to just be a nail and they were able to patch it for free. Yet again another lie and attempt at scamming by this dealership. I'm glad I trusted my instincts and refused further service at this dealership. Avoid taking your car here unless you want unnecessary headaches, long wait times, additional problems, and an empty wallet. read more

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Honesty and transparency and an easy out of state transaction from start to finish. Thanks to Ted Barnes who runs a top notch team with George and Ron in Finance and Daniele in sales, all professional and full of personality. I was extremely happy doing business with these guys. read more

I cannot speak highly enough on Thomas G. at this dealership. Thomas helped my wife and I with our Terrain purchase from start to finish and was very professional and helpful throughout the entire process. Thomas walked us through the options on the car and helped us secured financing. He really went out of his way to make his customers happy. I recommend Thomas G. for all of your purchase needs. Thank you Thomas! read more

Stay away from this dealership, they never keep their word and try to trick you out! After they called me and agreed on my offer, the next morning they flipped out on me causing me getting a hard inquiry for nothing!! I believe they thought that I was not going to figure out that they flipped and they had put a higher price on the invoice, after they delayed sending the final figures several times on purpose thinking that I would accept it because they thought that I was being fast in arranging the loan and that I loved the car!!!! So just keep away from that dealership! read more

What a total mess. You schedule a service appointment, they call you they day before you're supposed to be there and ask you to come in the following week. Then when you finally show up, they tell you it'll be 4 weeks before they can even look at your car. Why tell me to bring my car just to have it sit around for a month? Don't waste your time with this place - there's a reason it gets terrible reviews. Update: After being contacted by Ted (the general manager), he explained the delima the dealership was in due to heavy volume, and listened to my issues with the way the service appointment went down. He and Angel definitely went above and beyond to make things right, and even though it took around 2 weeks to diagnose and resolve the issue, they stayed in constant communication with me and I got me my truck back good as new. Definitely willing to give this dealership another chance thanks to them! read more

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY COMING HERE! This dealership has terrible communication and is unreliable! We have taken our vehicle here twice and will be the LAST time! The first time, they kept our vehicle for a week and did not provide us any information regarding our car unless we called. Even when we called, we were given an array of excuses. Keep in mind no loaner car was provided. After calling corporate, we were offered a free oil change, by the dealership, which we got done today. Once the vehicle was ready, my husband was told he had to pay or wait until the person who initially assisted us was back to honor the free oil change as this wasn't noted on his file. Mind you, my husband already had walked 5 miles to the dealership to get the vehicle, to then be told to wait when he needed to get to work?! We are hard working and honest people who trusted in this dealership. We have been taken advantage of by this dealership and I will assure you I will be calling corporate about this! DO BETTER! read more

Purchased new Yukon Denali from here and I have to say that the salesman Thomas was great to work with. He made everything easy, was helpful and upfront about everything. Looking into a truck next and he will be my go to go for sure. He stayed involved even when we went into finance to make sure we got the deal we wanted. Thank you for the great service and awesome SUV! read more

Thorson Buick GMC - Yukon Denali XL - Car Dealers Near Me - Pasadena, California

Found this dealership through the Costco Auto program. Made an appointment with Josh Todd who mentioned he had the Sierra I was looking for. I showed up and was acknowledged by three other individuals, one who is the sales manager. I made them aware that I was there to meet with Josh they pointed at and who made eye contact with me and acknowledged my presence. I was blown off, he forgot about me and our appointment. I let things go but to make matters worse the truck was in fact not what he had promised via text message. It was missing the main features I made clear would be a deal breaker. *Unprofessional and lack of respect for the client. He was chatting it up with two of the three who I made contact with before I made my way to remind him of our appointment. read more

My experience at Thorson was the best car dealership experience! They really took care of me, were super welcoming and seemed genuine in helping me. They got the price down to fit in my budget. Freddy was awesome and was super informative on the car I wanted, even helped set me up. Thank you Thorson Buick GMC! I strongly recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a car! They gave great service and I got my dream car! read more

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Marco & Thomas overly looked out on my purchase of my Buick Envista 2026 Sport Tourning, due to I had complications retrieving the vehicle after purchasing it due to an accident I was in, they actually held my car for me until all paper work was finalized I'm an ex-resident of Altadena so this purchase had to happen, I never even test drove the vehicle just watched videos on YouTube and saw a vehicle like the one I purchased at my job, I made the right decision and I modified it causing people to stair on the highways, malls, parking lots I park in etc. I'm over happy and satisfied if you want to see my vehicle check out AUDIO CITY RIMS & TIRES because when they finished it was a photo shoot my Envista is Blacked Out if your interested in a vehicle like this go test drive it you'll love it the engine might be small, but like I said, it turns heads. THANKS AGAIN MARCO, Aaric Alex read more

Excellent service! Great guys! Need to install the front bracket for the license plate. Took care of it quickly, will go back again, thanks!

My experience selling my Subaru to thorson was a smooth and easy process! Jonathan and Natalee were extremely helpful and kind, answering all questions I had. The car sale was done on the same day I brought the car in and I couldn't have asked for a better team! read more

My husband and I decided to go into this dealership to look for the right family car. We needed something that would accommodate a car seat, as well as two booster seats, while allowing the functionality of being able to go from row two to row three with ease. When we walked it we were greeted by Freddy. He was truly excellent and patient with us. He didn't try to push anything onto us and made everything feel very organic. After a long day we sealed the deal and went home with a Denali. I can't say enough great things about Freddy, he surely didn't feel like the typical car salesman but more so a friend that was there to help guide us in the right direction. Highly recommend him! read more

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Love this dealer ship! Everyone is extremely friendly. Please see Marco for all your needs. He is a hard worker and is always on top of his game. They have amazing service here and they actually care and handle people's needs in a friendly profesional manner. Next time you are shopping for a car be sure to visit them. read more

It's a dealer service center, so same drill. They did the requested work, HARD upsell on other work, and mostly rude staff.

The employees are not helpful, rude. It's not the best dealership. If you call they take forever to answer specially the service department. read more

This people have horrible customer service and tried to swindle me for more money. I also kniw that they've been joyriding in my car because the brakes were scorched after I got it back and it drove funny. read more

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Well, what an unexpectedly delightful experience, looking for a new truck and Thorson came through, Marco sales, Jose sales, Ron finance and Ted the sales manager, all came through and were great! We never felt pressured or pushed or mislead, they answered all our questions and helped us find the right truck, they handled each step professionally and friendly. The last thing I wanted to do was to deal with a dealership, but this one was wonderful, we got the right truck at a great price, Thank You Thorson! read more

Omar was awesome ! I inquired about a vehicle in the morning and he quickly got me approved . Literally had the car I. My driveway by the end of the day . Super easy transaction , no crazy haggling . He was respectful and I didn't feel pressured . He genuinely wanted to help me read more

Thorson Buick GMC - An awesome can perfect for what we need - Car Dealers Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I'm back. So my 1st issue they helped me alot after the last post. I really appreciated that. TODAY.....!! After they fixed it I had the same issue with the car twice (thermostat). Shortly after that the car stopped running. Dealer is saying I need a motor. A MOTOR!! Warranty will not cover it because they say it was because of my negligence. ME!! MINE!! I!! HOW DID I DO THIS!!!??!?!? I feel like the dealer and warranty company In cahoots to scam their customers. I had the car 4 months, 30K engine gone. CRAZZY!! 40+K it's 14k to repair. DONT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!!! read more

Today, has marked my favorite because this review will be heavy-handed and disappointing to the billing department under the service department. I am still rattled about my experience but here we go. This morning, I had arrived in the dealership at 8:00am or so. It took me about an hour and a half to get to the dealership using metro redline and blueline train routes. I dropped off my vehicle at the dealership on Wednesday for an LOF, Wiper Blades, A/C Service and Battery Test Inspection all using coupons provided by Thorson Buick. I unfortunately could not make it to the dealership that day, but I paid my bill online and payment was received in accordance with my end. So, when I got to the dealership I was told it was reversed. I was a little surprised when they told me this and I showed them the email saying that payment was received and my bank account is stating it is processing. Well, the lady Cathy who is an elderly woman called her manager, and her manager could not explain why the f is this happening to me so they told me that they would have to charge me again to get me and my vehicle out of there so I agreed to it but they better be people of their word and honor when they said when it processes in my bank account that I can come back and get a reimbursement to get my money bank. I am very skeptical and doubtful about this situation, and I say that this dealership is full of crap. I really wished I could have stormed in their area of operations, grab my vehicle and get the heck out of dodge. I did not want to be a Karen or a douche on a Friday, but this dealership better be accountable of my situation, man. This is pathetic. I already paid online on Wednesday, and the payment was received. But today I am learning this was reversed on Thorson Buick? That makes no sense because would not my bank account notify me in this instance? Pathetic billing department of the service department. PATHETIC. The only people who aren't is Luna, Vince and I miss my good pal Casey who no longer works there. The rest of the people in this dealership, may they only get bad things by the FAFO department. I have been a GM loyalist for quite sometime and GM definitely has a thorn out of this dealership, get real people working here instead of slime balls. read more

Don't get your car serviced here! I had a part replaced and was told it would take 2-3 days max. On day 3 I never got a call, a text or an update. I called Randy who was helping me and still no response. Called back on day 4 just to be told they had to order a part so no work has been done yet, but they can have it done the same day. Go in again hoping I don't get Randy and sure enough I do. They keep my car all day and he didn't bother to call to advise what the diagnosis was. Going to Glendale going forward. read more

What a pleasure it was to work with Chris! He made choosing and purchasing my first truck such a relief! He helped me find exactly what I was looking for and went above and beyond to answer every question! I myself run a business that is heavily customer service oriented and I can tell you these guys are the real deal. read more

As an uber-cautious out of state buyer seeking a specific car for my son, once locating the right car at Thorson, I was put into contact with Omar Gonzalez. This gentleman was patient, understanding and thorough. He walked me through the process, step by step over the phone and even personally picked us up at the airport. I highly recommend, not only Thorson, but specifically Omar. ​- Jon Palmquist read more

Unfortunately I have to give the Service Center ONE STAR! I was told three times that the Service Center would return my call to schedule an appointment for a 2022 Buick Encore GX which I just purchased on 10/24. A dash light indicator "Shift to park" would continuously come on after shifting into park. The Service Center told me it's a common issue with this vehicle. They were so quick to take my business and money but don't have the courtesy of returning my call!!!! With that said I will not be referring them or consider purchasing a vehicle from them again! read more

After receiving a call from their service department, I set an appointment for this past Friday to get an oil change. I set the appointment for 10 A.M. at the Pasadena location. I pulled up to a 2 lane entrance for service. I parked on 1 side & got out of the car. A service advisor came & asked what I needed & asked me to drive around to the other lane - why, I don't know. While I was backing up to go to the other lane another car pulled into the lane in front of me. The same service provider that asked me to switch lanes comes to my car, looks me in the face, & says I'm going to help him first. WOW! A few minutes later another service advisor comes out to greet me & gets everything ready to have my oil change done. He asked if I was going to wait in the lobby, & I said yes. He made a weird face about it, so I asked how long it was going to take. He said wouldn't be ready until the afternoon. I inquired about how late in the afternoon because I had to be at work at 2:44 in North Hollywood. He said about 1:30 - 2, & someone would contact me when it's ready. I waited until 1:30 & since I hadn't heard anything, I called dealership. He stated it would be ready in 40 minutes. Keep in mind that I arrived there at 10:15ish A.M. I arrived back at the dealership at 2:10, & the car still wasn't ready. The service advisor asked me to go sit in the lobby, & I refused as I needed to know how much longer because I had to go to work. At 2:30, the service advisor pulled my car around & parked it. By this time, I had to call my job to let them know I would be late. After he pulls my car around, he asked me to go into the lobby to sign additional documents. I went in. 2 people saw me standing there & didn't greet me. I went to the counter to ask about the paperwork, & the lady behind the counter was extremely rude. She asked who my service advisor was & if he told me to come in & get the documents. I said, well - yes! She made a rude face. That was the last straw. I stormed out & drove off. I was over 20 minutes late for work. DON'T GO HERE! They took over 4 hours to do a simple oil change. The customer service is horrible! read more

I totally regret buying a Buick. The car is already having some problems and that would be manageable but there is this woman in the service department named Luna who has something wrong with her. She lied and told me the repairs weren't under warranty when they were. She didn't tell me to bring both fobs when she made the appointment. She did things to me like call me back 4x in a row while I was in a doctor's appointment and told her I couldn't talk. So now I need a part but I'm afraid to go back. Update: I traded my Buick in for a Toyota today. Never had problems with any of my 5 Toyotas I've owned. AND: Manager Brian S. Why on earth would I go through your phone tree to talk to you when I no longer own a Buick? I'm never buying one again either. You all had your chance when I first left a complaint. I waited 20 minutes to do that and it didn't help. Now, that I'm on Yelp suddenly you care? Way too late dude. read more

For vehicle services, I don't recommend to make an appointment, As they do 1st come 1st serve services. Workmanship is great! read more

From David in parts to Luna in service. I cannot say anything bad about this place. Dealing with them two has been nothing but enjoyable. read more

Thorson Buick GMC - Took care of my 2024 2500 GMC AEV - Car Dealers Near Me - Pasadena, California

My experience at Thorson GMC Pasadena was so smooth , no bs, no bs market mark up! No 3k license plate!!! Special thanks to Thomas Gurriteriez and his staff took good care of me and was able to get a nice 2023 canyon AT4 for my son. I'll definitely be back. read more

Thorson Buick GMC - 2023 Canyon AT4 MOM and DAD love you son! - Car Dealers Near Me - Pasadena, California

Bad sales experience. Went here to potentially trade in one of my trucks. There was no customer there other than me which I thought, "nice, someone can actually help me without distractions" (since they do not have to entertain multiple customers at once). After walking around the lot for 10 minutes looking at the new GMC Canyons, 3 salespeople were still inside the AC'd office scrolling through their phones. It is what it is I guess... read more

This dealership is so highly technical when it comes to Gmc products it is fantastic. I took my canyon in because they needed to reprogram all the computer modules that Gmc finally came out with an update and Luna was so amazingly helpful. She went above the call of duty for me and really got my vehicle. Taken care of if you ever want really great service. Make sure you get Luna. She is the service advisor of the year. read more

We have purchased two vehicles from Thorson and they just earned another customer-my mom. I called on a Saturday and explained our situation and Omar was ready to help right from the get go. I found a vehicle on their website, called to confirm they had it on the lot, and Omar made sure the vehicle was in fact in stock. From that point on, he was up front and said they're a no hidden fees and family owned dealership. He held his word and kept communication with us. We know this from our two previous experiences. He then put together the paperwork and delivered the car to my mom's house 50 miles away.We will be returning customers in the future. Great experience and honest salesman is what we appreciate. read more