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13 September 2019

Javier was beyond helpful and patient with us as is it took us 2 1/2 months to make a decision.  He was always willing to answer our questions and he was so pleasant to deal with.  I have already recommended him to our friends who are looking for a new car.  Our whole experience from start to finish was fantastic and we will definitely be back to purchase again! More...

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31 July 2019

I purchased a Truck some 4 months ago with 11.9 APR ugh. These guys are awesome! Not only did Chris our sales guy and Peter our sales manager got us out of a bad deal, they were able to get us into a vehicle I've always wanted at 5. 9 APR This dealership goes above and beyond expectations not to mention they have the best vehicles and customer service in Bakersfield. Go check em out and ask for Chris Cordova, he'll get you the best deal! More...

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11 July 2019

Shopping for a used 4wd truck in a certain price range. Found a beautiful GNC 4c4 at Motor CityErnie made the buying experience hassle free. Truck was detailed and filled w gasThank you More...

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13 June 2019

We have purchased a lot of cars from this dealership. They have always treated us like family! Our salesman is Greg Fontes and he's amazing, no pressure, bottom dollar deals. You can't go wrong at Motor City!We were just there on Saturday getting our new car serviced. They treated us like royalty! They really are a full service dealership! More...

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6 June 2019

Just bought a car today with juan n. he helped us from around 4-8pm, he was so kind and very honest and helpful and enthusiastic the whole time. he made this experience wonderful for us, and really made us feel welcomed. We were there for hours, skipping dinner and he bought us water and cheese sticks and chips lol he was the kindest!! 10/10 would recommend More...

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17 May 2019

Just want to thank Ryan Benak for his service. He was very helpful and polite. He wasn't a pushy salesman what's so ever. I ended up not driving away with a vehicle due to some personal issues . But they are working on it. I also want to thank Oscar. He was very very helpful  and recommended a few options. I will definitely come back and recommend people to come and buy here!! More...

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28 February 2019

Christian Patrick was sooo great.  He was kind, cared for our needs and was just overall amazing.  Definitely recommend him!

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21 January 2019

I've purchase 4 trucks from Motor City GMC and the experience was unlike any other dealer I've been to, especially when I've worked with Moe! Moe has sold me all of my trucks and is always willing to go the extra mile to make things easy. I'm sold on GMC's and I'm sold on the service provided by Moe. More...

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6 January 2019

I arrived on a Saturday morning without an appointment at 7:50am. They opened and 8am. I was checked in and oil changed, washed, and tires rotated in 40 minutes. These guys are awesome and highly recommend them. More...

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23 November 2018

No haggle, no pressure, laid back, professional, sales at Motor City. Ask for Neil Martinez, he's your guy. I really appreciate his approach. Something to note about the waiting area.Motor City provides snacks for their guests, such as, fruit, string cheese, oatmeal, chips, several varieties of granola bars, greek yogurt, water, coffee. Went to several dealerships in the area, no set-up like Motor City. Really nice. More...

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2 November 2018

I have bought three brand new trucks from THREE WAY CHEVROLET.  I love the trucks.  I've always had a great experience with sales, parts and service.  I bought a new truck in April 2017.  I've had in for service several times over the last year and a half.  The SERVICE DEPARTMENT is not what it use to be.  One occasion they gave me another persons truck.  One time they rotated the tires and didn't reset the tire pressure sensors. Another occasion they left off several lugs on a rear wheel.  I've taken it in three times to deal with a POPPING NOISE in the front suspension.  Each time they said it wasn't anything they could fix.   Last week It was repaired at GMC MOTOR CITY.  They diagnosed and repaired the problem.   Buy from MOTOR CITY or get your Chevrolet serviced at RICHLAND CHEVY in Shafter. More...

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16 August 2018

Omar bravo and the management team everybody at motor city were so great if you ever need a car Omar bravo is the guy to see him and the team at motor city are the best so very ententive to your needs and amazing at what they do they got what I wanted for the deal I wanted can't express how great they are there I've dealt with many dealerships in my time motor city makes you feel at home and really treats you like family they are true to there word and very honest I purchased two cars one for myself and one for my wife they gave me a great deal on both of them blew my mind how they made the deals they did just over all the best dealer ship in Bakersfield thank you Omar bravo and thank you to the hole team at motor city you guys are the best

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4 July 2018

Went for my recall notice Service. New car already recall really gmc but it was just the software update . I had made appointment before and I was there early . I was immediately taken care by the service manager and was advised less than two hours to fix it . Their waiting room is decent and once your vehicles is done the cashier will call you and after paying ( in my case it was free) your vehicle is all yours . It was 5 star Service experience for me that day I hope it remains that way for next time too. Do I have the commitment Motor City? More...

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26 June 2018

After a disastrous encounter with another dealer (see my review of Vacaville GMC), I found Motor City on line.  I worked with Richard del Rosario over the phone and text to set up the purchase of my new truck (2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Diesel dually).  This process could not have been easier.  I took a train down to the dealership and even though he couldn't be there in person, Richard made sure I had a ride from the station to the showroom.  When I arrived, I was met by Javier who treated me with respect.  There was no pressure, just people who seemed to enjoy their job and were happy I was there.  The entire process was quick and smooth.  They even found another GM rebate the earlier dealer didn't know about (or care to offer).  Even though they are quite a way from my house, my next new vehicle will, without question, come  from Motor City. More...

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23 June 2018

Jorge oropeza is amazing. I got dropped off in a lyft with my boyfriend and his mother praying we would get to be able to get a car. We arrived at 11 and he got us a car by 2:30. He helped us find the perfect car for us having a baby, and he even gave us a terrific deal and money off including oil changes for the first few months and a full tank of gas I am very impressed I had to walk out of dodge yesterday after a horrible experience I am more than happy,  HOWEVER I am NOT impressed with the woman who was getting all of my DMV paperwork..she was very rude and nosey and didn't accept the fact I didn't want the extended protection. She keeps asking why this why that she even asked why we moved to Bakersfield which is very rude. I love the car salesman but this woman is enough for me not to come back her name is Shelly babits More...

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29 May 2018

Always take my trucks here for repairs. Damon the manager always finds some way to get me in for repairs. Chris the mechanic has never made a mistake on many of my major repairs. I have recommended them to others and they were very satisfied. More...

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18 May 2018

Took the car in for lube n oil service. Todd was great. very friendly and answered in detail about the additional service i needed on my vehicle. While waiting on the service. My wife decided to look at some new cars. Jorge helped her look around. Made us feel really comfortable and was not pushy at all. Very knowledgable on his vehicles. I will definitely come back to purchase our next vehicle when we are ready. That will be our third vehicle purchased from Motor City. More...

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8 April 2018

SO EXCITED....After a horrible experience with KIA, went to GMC and had a totally opposite experience. It was very pleasant, got a 2018 Terrain. Eric my sales man was totally there for me, and did everything to make sure i got all the benifits without haggel...so appreciative!!! THANK YOU GMC More...

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30 March 2018

Truck broke down at midnight on our way up to Yosemite.  Thought we'd get to service bay early and wait hoping to be first in line thinking they'd check us in at 7. William checked us in even earlier. He immediately understood our concerns, did a quick read on our engine code so we could make plans for sticking around or getting a rental based on suspected issue.  He was able to get the techs to work on it very quickly. We were back on the road before 9am!! Quality amenities while waiting were wonderful: Fresh fruit (pears apples bananas) yogurt (brand name), oatmeal, granola bars, coffee tea etc.  Everyone was very nice. Really appreciated working with a William. He appropriately quoted us for the immediate fix, a slightly more comprehensive fix, and additional related item. We discussed it and he was very respectfula of our decision to choose a conservative fix for now.  Although we live about 150 miles south and hope to not return we know we have a service center we can rely on when traveling. More...

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17 March 2018

Bought a car here from out of town and had a great experience.  The documents were ready so I was able to pay, sign and drive quickly.  I also got a good price.  They have a huge selection of GMC's which is helpful in getting exactly what you want.  Highly recommended! More...

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9 March 2018

My family and I were on our way home from San Francisco after a check engine light came on. I knew by the time we would arrive home, all the local parts departments would be closed. Jerry was helpful and friendly. He was able to look up the part I needed even though my vehicle is a Chevy. Turns out this place is the major GM parts supplier for the Bakersfield area. Something to remember since this is the third time one of my GM vehicles have had a check engine light during a road trip between Northern and Southern California. More...

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21 February 2018

Recently bought a Buick from Motor City. This was easily one of the nicest if not THE nicest car buying experiences we've ever had. For one the dealership is beautiful. They have a very large selection of models and the people were very friendly. Our salesman Greg was patient and really helpful while we searched for the car we wanted. While making the deal the mysterious sales manager (you know, the one who your salesman goes back to talk to about your offer ) that is always in the back actually came and talked to us directly so he could explain where he was at and we could explain what we needed. Ultimately we made the deal we hoped for and after a short 10 minutes with  the finance guy signing papers (he's very good ) we had a new car. No pressure sales and friendly people, what a concept. More...

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15 January 2018

Long story short, we were long time customers of another local dealership and had a "falling out" so to speak. In search of another dealership at which to spend our money, we arrived at Motor City after a brief, yet infuriating visit to another dealership just minutes earlier.  As it turns out, we know quite a few folks over there at Motor City which made it that much enticing to select you as our new car buying headquarters.  Mo is top notch, I like that kid a lot - and I'm a tough egg to crack.  Chris was rad, Jerrad our finance dude was on point, too.  William & Jeff in service are great guys, and we appreciate their help. Update 1/15/18:I didn't buy my Toyota from Motor City, but our experience at GMC has been so great that now they service everything I own. This dealership is top notch, efficient, clean, and friendly. William Russell is great at what he does, and I trust him with our maintenance and repairs. More...

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4 December 2017

Mark M. was extremely accommodating and never pushed me into something I didn't want or want to hear.  Very friendly

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1 December 2017

Had a great experience with Greg Fontes and Motor City. I appreciated Greg's patience and persistence in helping me find the right truck. I drove every major automaker truck and loved the GMC above them all for my needs.  I ended up with a much fancier truck than I originally thought I would get, but I love it and have no regrets. More...

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15 November 2017

Buying my FIRST NEW CAR was a great experience at Motor City.  My Sales Consultant, Christian Patrick was wonderful and went out of his way to work with me and give me what I wanted.  Not only was I very pleased with my purchase but my husband plans on coming back to Patrick at Motor City this next fall and purchasing another New vehicle in the GMC truck line. More...

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8 November 2017

Just purchased my 2nd vehicle at Motor City and another great experience.  GMC is lucky to have Oscar Salazar as their sales manager and he has a great staff too, thanks Omar.  They know how to treat their customers well. More...

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31 October 2017

Best service I've ever had in the auto purchasing history. Richard Del Rosario and Andy Merino are where it's at when it comes to 5  service. Complete professionalism, fully accommodating, and so unbelievably helpful finding you what it is you need and making it a reality. Motor City Buick GMC and these guys have a customer for life. Now onto the road with my sweet new Denali 3500 truck!!! More...

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31 October 2017

My daughter wanted to take the leap and purchase her first car, I recommend we start at motor city due to past purchasing experiences I've had with them. I went to the dealership with her as she's only 20 years old and it was her first car purchase. Everyone was very helpful and answered all her questions. She drove off in her new car with the confidence of doing it all on her own. Thanks motor city for another positive buying experience. More...

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27 October 2017

I found my 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee listed on autotrader. I called and spoke with Greg Fontes and made arraignments to meet with him about purchasing the vehicle. Greg and his team worked furiously to get a price that was affordable for me on my Jeep. They really went the extra mile and I was treated with kind and courteous service. Even a week after the sale they are helping me with extras and features on my vehicle. I will definitely recommend these guys to my family and friends that are looking to buy a vehicle. More...

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15 September 2017

I'm going on 8 months since I purchased my beautiful GMC Sierra Denali Crew Cab. This truck is simply amazing! I wish it had AC vents in the back seat as it is hot as hell in Bakersfield, CA, but I knew this when I bought this amazing machine. I still want everyone to know that I'm so very thankful for my salesman "Christian Patrick". This salesman is epic! Christian was so amazing in the whole buying process. He knew exactly what I wanted in my truck. He introduced me to the Sales Manager and took me on a tour. I was also introduced to the Parts Department. This department was so professional! I met a parts counter man "Joe Perez". He was the nicest guy and he informed me he too purchased a Sierra Denali and told me how much he loves that truck. I couldn't agree more. IN ALL; NO OTHER DEALER HAS EVER TAKEN THE TIME TO GIVE ME A TOUR AND INTRODUCE ME TO ALL DEPARTMENTS. Christian made me feel like I was so important. I'm so thankful for him and the rest of the Motor City GMC Employees. I hope he still works there. I have told everyone to go purchase a new vehicle from Motor City and go see Christian Patrick as they won't be disappointed. I never would have thought I'd ever purchase a $63,000 vehicle, but I did and I haven't regretted the decision. People on the road always look at my truck. I get compliments every day. I always tell them to go see Christian Patrick at Motor City GMC, he will take great care of you. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about his job!I hope everyone enjoyed my yelp posting and decides to purchase their next vehicle from Motor City GMC. They will not be disappointed! More...

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11 September 2017

Well bit the bullet and purchased a 2017 GMC Sierra SLT. Jorge was our sales rep adn did an awesome job. I always hate when you pull up and you can barely get out of your car before someone is on top of you. Jorge saw us as we pulled in a gave us a little time to look before asking if there was anything he could do. We explained what we were looking for and pointed us in the right direction and said if you need anything just wave him down adn he would come a help. He gave us space to talk without being aggressive. We too him what we were looking for and without a blink said I think he has one in the back which he did. Did the test drive told him we wanted to look at different brands before making the final decision which in this case 2 days later we made the big purchase. This was about as easy as it could be to purchase a vehicle.If you go there ask for Jorge, he's been there for several years. More...

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8 September 2017

We really like GMC quality and have always been given great service at Motor City. From the person who answers the phone, to the greeter, to the service supervisor, to the mechanic, I have never had a complaint.  I prefer to wait for my car to be serviced and appropriate a comfortable waiting room with snacks, Starbucks coffee and a widescreen tv. More...

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5 September 2017

Thanks so much for donating the vehicle to marleys mutts to help in Houston. You guys are the best!  Sending all my friends to you!!!

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31 August 2017

We have found Motor City Buick GMC to be unlike any other dealerships out there. Buying our cars there has been stressless and completely void of the drama you have come to expect. We have traded in once and the offer was more than fair and the treatment by our salesman Brett Kieke has been exceptional both times. The only "kooky" experience we have had is the drop off and pickup at the service center but that's another topic. When it comes to buying cars in Bakersfield, nothing beats Motor City GMC. More...

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26 August 2017

The crew here -- especially Jeremy Beck -- handled my 1995 GMC Vandura with expertise, patience and care, after another mechanic had mangled the electrical system during my cross-country road trip. It was a relief to be in such good hands! Honest, calm, competent, and all at a better price than I expected coming from the service department at a dealership. More...

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23 August 2017

Brad was very helpful. Although my car did stay at the dealer for a good 4 days, Brad kept me updated on what extras the car might need, when parts were on the way, and when it would be serviced. All via text, which is extremely convenient for me since I work in an office in which I am limited to personal phone calls. He would respond to my questions promptly, and always had an answer. I also asked him (on the second day) if he could add a smog to my list of services needed. He did without any problem. There was another Gentlemen cant remember his name clearly but he took me to my car in a golf car... after a tiresome long day being on my feet he made me feel really well taken care of. No complaints here. Car has been running good, and have not had the issue that I was having before I took the car in.Thanks for all the hard work. More...

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20 August 2017

Christian Patrick was an amazing salesman! Very attentive and got us exactly what we were looking for. We couldn't be happier!

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17 August 2017

Seth for the service department as an advisor is awesome. I request him everyone. John White is my sales rep and does an awesome job. Everyone at GMC is very friendly and super helpful. I refuse toGo to Chevrolet. More...

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14 August 2017

We were heading back to our home in Arizona, climbing out of Bakersfield pulling our 35 foot 5th wheel trailer towards Tehachapi, when our 2015 Denali Duramax went in to low power mode (10 MPH) apparently due to a major engine problem. Fortunately we made it to the Arvin turn-off which headed us back downhill to Bakersfield. Being as it was a Friday afternoon I didn't expect much help and of course Motor City GMC was very busy. With my large trailer in tow we had to park in front of the dealership in the middle of the street. After explaining my problems to Service Advisor Jason Book he immediately followed me back out in to the street with traffic whizzing by to perform a quick electronic diagnosis of the problem.  Apparently my turbocharger was failing. I was very impressed with the speed and accuracy of Jason's diagnosis and commend him for taking time to explain the repair process and to get the parts ordered that same Friday afternoon. Apparently a failure of this sort is rare and requires major surgery including lifting the entire cab off of the frame.The following week the parts arrived and I was told they would begin the repairs early the next morning. I had to see how the turbo was installed so I went in the back to the service bays and snapped the attached picture. There I met master technician Nick, who had already begun work on my truck.  Nicks service bay reminded me of a super clean surgery center.   Totally professional operation!My Denali performed flawlessly on our long trip back home. Thank you Motor City! More...

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7 August 2017

The buying experience was fantastic at Motor City Buick GMC.  Rick Perez was extremely helpful and made the car buying experience enjoyable.  Thank you to everyone from Sales to Finance. More...

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28 June 2017

William Russel always takes Good care of me in the service Department! Thank you Motor City!!!!

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24 June 2017

I've purchased quite a few cars in the past but motor city takes the win !!!! They were very professional in regards to the wheeling in dealing in the amount of the car. My salesman ( Jaber Subeh ) was trying very hard to get me the very best deal . Never pressure me like the other salesman . We did go back and forth but it was not like some other dealerships. We negotiated the deal got all the paper work and I was off  with a new use truck plus got a full tank of gas Thank you Motor city for the professionalism and the way you treat your customers !  Will highly recommend you guys to ALL my friends !!! More...

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21 March 2017

Sami Ayoub was wonderful, honest and made buying my second Sierra from your dealership a wonderful experience.  He made sure I understood everything and worked to get me a great deal.  I appreciate his professionalism and dedication to being a good salesman, but also understanding the buyers side."|" More...

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22 February 2017

We purchased our sixth car today from Motor City GMC. We also bought a Lexus from Motor City last year. We choose to buy at Motor City because of the excellent employees and the great customer service we have experienced. We worked with Steve Floyd the internet sales manager on getting the pricing that we wanted this week. Today we went in to meet with Steve and he was very easy to work with. My husband can be a tough negotiator and Steve handled it well. He made it quick and simple and hassle free. My husband reached out to Jimmy the general manager and have not gotten a response twice. I took off a star because of no response Jimmy. More...

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27 January 2017

Motor City GMC just made a new customer for life! You have Christian Patrick to thank for that! He was the greatest salesman I've ever dealt with! He was extremely knowledgeable about the GMC Denali. This was my dream truck and tonight I made my dream come true! Thankyou Motor City GMC for getting me into this amazing machine! I felt alive for the first time in a very long time when I drove off your Lot in my 2017 Dark Grey Slate Metallic GMC Denali Truck! I can't thank you enough! I will recommend Motor City GMC & Christian Patrick to everyone I know to purchase their next vehicle at your business. Thanks again, and God Bless. More...

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27 January 2017

The excellent service and pricing made my decision easy to purchase a GMC instead of a Ford even though I've owned four Fords. Also the overall build, options and ride quality of the GMC Denali 2500 was in a completely different league compared to the Ford F-250. I can't say enough about Sami Ayoub as a sells person with a lot of work he found the exact color and options that I was looking for at the price below what I was willing to pay. The whole experience was fast and easy. I would definitely recommend Motor City to anyone considering a new vehicle. More...

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20 January 2017

The service rep Steve always makes me understand what is being done with my car and what to be mindful of what needs to be done the next time I bring it in. The other employees are always kind and respectful. They make you feel like family from the time I purchased the car to now 2 years later. More...

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11 January 2017

I took my Terrain in to get the recall on the fuel pump fixed. The work was done quickly and the employees were very nice at drop off and pick up. When I came to pick up my car, I accidentally locked my keys in the trunk. Somehow the keys got lodged in the door jam of the trunk. This caused all the doors to lock which locked my 4 month old son in the car alone! A technician quickly got my doors unlocked and a group of them spent a long time helping us look for our key. They eventually found where they were and asked us to leave the car overnight so a technician could pop the panel off in the morning to get our keys. The whole experience, while very stressful, went smoothly and was solved thanks to the help of the employees in the service department. They were all so sweet and helpful! They went above and beyond what they needed to do but we greatly appreciate the kindness they showed us! They also did not charge us for the extra time they spent looking. More...

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9 January 2017

Nick exceeded our expectations and we could not be happier with his service and also the vehicle we purchased. He took the sour taste from our mouths about Gmc from our previous experience (another deal, another salesman) His professionalism and knowledge are admirable. Miguel was a huge help as well. Can't wait to send folks their way! Will be a customer for life! More...

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