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Management

Barry Gonis

Barry Gonis

General Manager
90 Reviews
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Michael Malatesta

Michael Malatesta

Sales Manager
2 Reviews
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Lenny Niederhiser

Lenny Niederhiser

Service Manager
1 Review
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Sales

Andy Hospodar III

Andy Hospodar III

Salesperson
205 Reviews
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Rick Koewacich

Rick Koewacich

Sales Associate
75 Reviews
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Carol Ferry

Carol Ferry

Sales Person
17 Reviews
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Brandon Frohman

Brandon Frohman

Sales Consultant
16 Reviews
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Carly Koewacich

Carly Koewacich

VIP Manager
9 Reviews
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Jason Cosa

Jason Cosa

Sales Consultant
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Finance

Rich Pavick

Rich Pavick

Finance Manager
17 Reviews
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Service

Don Board

Don Board

Service Advisor
58 Reviews
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Bill Edgell

Bill Edgell

Service Advisor

Certified
48 Reviews
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Dave Thirion

Dave Thirion

Service Manager
24 Reviews
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Parts

Joseph Hill

Joseph Hill

Parts Counterperson
46 Reviews
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William Barnes

William Barnes

Parts Manager
18 Reviews
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Internet

Greg Schmied

Greg Schmied

Marketing Coordinator
2 Reviews
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Administration

Terri Kirk

Terri Kirk

Cashier Receptionist
6 Reviews
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Rebecca Crago

Rebecca Crago

Office Manager
1 Review
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Andy Hospodar III

Andy Hospodar III

Salesperson
Dealership Experience 15 years 6 months
Industry Experience 15 years 6 months
I have been with Spitzer for 14 years and have been number 1 sales here in Lordstown for 12 years. Great customer service. I live in the township and my two boys graduated from North Jackson schools.
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Jun 25, 2026

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Nothing but Outstanding in their field.

Nothing but Outstanding in their field. Great team effort for the customers who appreciate the respect they show to them looking to buy or just getting service from their great service dept.

May 23, 2026

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Outstanding dealership especially General Manager Barry

Outstanding dealership especially General Manager Barry Gonis. Excellent support staff as well. I would recommend this dealership to anyone

May 21, 2026

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I have never had a problem dealing with anyone at this

I have never had a problem dealing with anyone at this dealership. That includes sales, service and parts departments.

May 07, 2026

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Service was great.

Service was great. Had couple questions on new car, answered them , was great,very pleased

Apr 28, 2026

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Almost perfect in sales and service.

Almost perfect in sales and service. I would give Spitzer five stars in all categories

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Barry Gonis

Barry Gonis

General Manager
Dealership Experience 41 years 4 months
Industry Experience 41 years 4 months
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May 26, 2026

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Took over 2 hours for a 10:00 appointment.

Took over 2 hours for a 10:00 appointment. Business manager tried to sell me an extended warranty. I said NO immediately. He continued, citing many unnecessary examples. After a very painful half hour, I said NO. His attitude towards me turned and he was very unfriendly. Gas tank was on 93 miles to empty. First time I didn’t have a full tank after purchase. Probably last time I would deal with this dealership. I liked the manager Dave. Wish he would have been more involved.

May 23, 2026

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Outstanding dealership especially General Manager Barry

Outstanding dealership especially General Manager Barry Gonis. Excellent support staff as well. I would recommend this dealership to anyone

May 15, 2026

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I’ve been waiting for touch up paint for 3 weeks .

I’ve been waiting for touch up paint for 3 weeks .they keep on saying it will be there soon,three weeks is not soon

May 08, 2026

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Everything went well and the staff is very courteous.

Everything went well and the staff is very courteous. It is a pleasure to do business with Spitzer

May 03, 2026

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Inviting, friendly, helpful, no pressure.

Inviting, friendly, helpful, no pressure. Would highly recommend. Will do business again at this dealership.

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Rick Koewacich

Rick Koewacich

Sales Associate
Dealership Experience 9 years
Industry Experience 10 years 5 months
Rick was born and raised in the Shenango Valley and now resides in the Cornersburg Area on the West Side of Youngstown. Rick has always been a good people person with excellent communication skills while working in the Travel Industry for 32 years. He is looking forward to serving you with your automotive needs at Spitzer Chevy Lordstown and looks forward to seeing you in the dealership soon! I will set aside time for you while making this purchasing experience an enjoyable one! Call me today for your appointment to spend some time discussing all of your options!
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Jun 14, 2026

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We had a very good experience purchasing our new Chevy

We had a very good experience purchasing our new Chevy Silverado at your no pressure dealership.

May 29, 2026

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Scheduling this service and detail was pretty simple.

Scheduling this service and detail was pretty simple. I appreciated how simple and accessible they made dropping off my truck, having access to a loaner vehicle and then coordinating with my schedule to make this VIP influencer collaboration, fun, simple, and accessible. My only feedback would be I know that the complementary detail was a perk of the collaboration however, when I picked up my truck, there was still dirt left inside the car and my truck bed still had mud (I could send pictures.)So when I was videoing and taking pictures for highlight reel, I purposefully did not include that so as to not shine a negative light on the final product. Overall, though I was happy with receiving the complementary detail and everyone was super friendly and welcoming, and really gave my kids a wonderful experience.

Mar 15, 2026

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Great customer service and work well with you.

Great customer service and work well with you. We appreciate the help that was provided and will definitely recommend to others.

Nov 20, 2025

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My wife and I had a great experience at the dealership.

My wife and I had a great experience at the dealership. All questions dealing with the vehicle we were interested in were answered to the fullest.

Oct 17, 2025

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Very nice people.

Very nice people. Very clean place. They answered all my questions would recommend the place to all my friends

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Don Board

Don Board

Service Advisor
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May 29, 2026

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Scheduling this service and detail was pretty simple.

Scheduling this service and detail was pretty simple. I appreciated how simple and accessible they made dropping off my truck, having access to a loaner vehicle and then coordinating with my schedule to make this VIP influencer collaboration, fun, simple, and accessible. My only feedback would be I know that the complementary detail was a perk of the collaboration however, when I picked up my truck, there was still dirt left inside the car and my truck bed still had mud (I could send pictures.)So when I was videoing and taking pictures for highlight reel, I purposefully did not include that so as to not shine a negative light on the final product. Overall, though I was happy with receiving the complementary detail and everyone was super friendly and welcoming, and really gave my kids a wonderful experience.

May 10, 2026

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Spitzer does a great job on explaining what your car

Spitzer does a great job on explaining what your car needs. They provide exceptional service.

May 09, 2026

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Excellent.

Excellent.. Barry and Dave Thirion very accommodating . Both service writers couldn't ask for any more

May 01, 2026

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Fixed my car changed the radiator and had it back to me

Fixed my car changed the radiator and had it back to me before the estimated time.

May 01, 2026

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Employees were very kind and helpful my truck runs

Employees were very kind and helpful my truck runs perfect. I will definitely return if I have any more problems. Thank you

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Bill Edgell

Bill Edgell

Service Advisor

48 Reviews
Certified
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May 27, 2026

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Joe completed my oil change.

Joe completed my oil change. Very polite and courteous. Karla explained my GM rewards to me.

May 21, 2026

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I have never had a problem dealing with anyone at this

I have never had a problem dealing with anyone at this dealership. That includes sales, service and parts departments.

May 18, 2026

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Very knowledgeable.

Very knowledgeable. Excellent service. I am very pleased , was very informative Would recommend for your car needs

May 15, 2026

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I’ve been waiting for touch up paint for 3 weeks .

I’ve been waiting for touch up paint for 3 weeks .they keep on saying it will be there soon,three weeks is not soon

May 13, 2026

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It’s a nice dealership.

It’s a nice dealership. Everyone was so nice and talked to me when they walked by

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Joseph Hill

Joseph Hill

Parts Counterperson
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May 30, 2026

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Excellent.

Excellent. I was treated as a valued customer from the moment I arrived till my service was done.

May 27, 2026

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Joe completed my oil change.

Joe completed my oil change. Very polite and courteous. Karla explained my GM rewards to me.

May 21, 2026

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I have never had a problem dealing with anyone at this

I have never had a problem dealing with anyone at this dealership. That includes sales, service and parts departments.

May 18, 2026

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Very knowledgeable.

Very knowledgeable. Excellent service. I am very pleased , was very informative Would recommend for your car needs

May 15, 2026

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Quick and convenient, very thorough, Always provide

Quick and convenient, very thorough, Always provide timely service for oil changes while I wait f or the vehicle

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Dave Thirion

Dave Thirion

Service Manager
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Jun 29, 2026

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Been going to Spitzer for the last 5 years.

Been going to Spitzer for the last 5 years. Never have I had to complain about anything. Sales and service have always perm top notch.

May 09, 2026

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Excellent.

Excellent.. Barry and Dave Thirion very accommodating . Both service writers couldn't ask for any more

May 03, 2026

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Inviting, friendly, helpful, no pressure.

Inviting, friendly, helpful, no pressure. Would highly recommend. Will do business again at this dealership.

May 01, 2026

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Employees were very kind and helpful my truck runs

Employees were very kind and helpful my truck runs perfect. I will definitely return if I have any more problems. Thank you

Apr 29, 2026

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Im always satisfied with my services at Spitzer the staff

Im always satisfied with my services at Spitzer the staff are so friendly and diligent

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William Barnes

William Barnes

Parts Manager
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May 09, 2026

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Excellent.

Excellent.. Barry and Dave Thirion very accommodating . Both service writers couldn't ask for any more

May 01, 2026

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Employees were very kind and helpful my truck runs

Employees were very kind and helpful my truck runs perfect. I will definitely return if I have any more problems. Thank you

Apr 29, 2026

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Im always satisfied with my services at Spitzer the staff

Im always satisfied with my services at Spitzer the staff are so friendly and diligent

Mar 30, 2026

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I thought the overall experience was completely Dewey,

I thought the overall experience was completely Dewey, though at time confusifusing. Carol did her very best to get it right

Mar 16, 2026

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Spitzer's in North Jackson is ason the sales department

Spitzer's in North Jackson is ason the sales department is awesome and the service department is great and the parts department is great

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Carol Ferry

Carol Ferry

Sales Person
Dealership Experience 19 years 6 months
Industry Experience 19 years 6 months
Started with Spitzer Chevrolet, North Jackson in Feb. 2007. Have lived locally in Newton Falls , Ohio since birth. Serving the community, and the surrounding areas - I like to help the people in the area get into the vehicles they want and need. Enjoy spending time with family, and especially with my senior Corgi dog.
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Jun 13, 2026

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She was kind and did her best to answer any questions I

She was kind and did her best to answer any questions I had. She followed up the the extra key question I had.

May 30, 2026

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Everyone was helpful and attentive throughout the

Everyone was helpful and attentive throughout the process. Appreciate the friendliness and help of both Carol and Brandon. I like her no pressure way of sales and his knowledge of finance and business purchase. Adding the powertrain warranty was a significant piece of my decision to buy the truck with you One frustration was the length of time it took to complete the transaction.

Mar 30, 2026

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I thought the overall experience was completely Dewey,

I thought the overall experience was completely Dewey, though at time confusifusing. Carol did her very best to get it right

Mar 15, 2026

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Great customer service and work well with you.

Great customer service and work well with you. We appreciate the help that was provided and will definitely recommend to others.

Dec 18, 2025

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Carol was great on finding us the exact color equinox

Carol was great on finding us the exact color equinox that we wanted. No hassle and and highly recommend

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Rich Pavick

Rich Pavick

Finance Manager
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Jun 29, 2026

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Been going to Spitzer for the last 5 years.

Been going to Spitzer for the last 5 years. Never have I had to complain about anything. Sales and service have always perm top notch.

Jun 14, 2026

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We had a very good experience purchasing our new Chevy

We had a very good experience purchasing our new Chevy Silverado at your no pressure dealership.

May 30, 2026

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Everyone was helpful and attentive throughout the

Everyone was helpful and attentive throughout the process. Appreciate the friendliness and help of both Carol and Brandon. I like her no pressure way of sales and his knowledge of finance and business purchase. Adding the powertrain warranty was a significant piece of my decision to buy the truck with you One frustration was the length of time it took to complete the transaction.

May 23, 2026

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Outstanding dealership especially General Manager Barry

Outstanding dealership especially General Manager Barry Gonis. Excellent support staff as well. I would recommend this dealership to anyone

May 10, 2026

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Great customer service.

Great customer service. This is our 2nd vehicle from there. Highly recommend Spitzer in Lordstown

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Brandon Frohman

Brandon Frohman

Sales Consultant
Dealership Experience 2 years 1 months
Industry Experience 11 years 2 months
Been in the business since 2015, Selling cars since 2024. Love helping customers get into new vehicles! BIG Pittsburgh Steelers fan!!
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Jun 18, 2026

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They were very polite and handled the paperwork in a

They were very polite and handled the paperwork in a timely manner. They made sure that I was taken care of at all times.

Jun 02, 2026

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This is the 2nd time I’ve been back to lease a car.

This is the 2nd time I’ve been back to lease a car. Everyone at Spitzer is so helpful & friendly. From the front desk to the back end. I will continue to do business with Spitzer in the future as well.

May 29, 2026

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Really nice guys they worked to want I wanted and got me

Really nice guys they worked to want I wanted and got me where I wanted to be they were fair and we worked to get a color truck that would work for me

May 17, 2026

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Best dealership in Ohio.

Best dealership in Ohio. Spitzer is aces and does everything right. I'll be back and tell everyone I know

May 03, 2026

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Inviting, friendly, helpful, no pressure.

Inviting, friendly, helpful, no pressure. Would highly recommend. Will do business again at this dealership.

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Carly Koewacich

Carly Koewacich

VIP Manager
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Dealership Experience 6 years 11 months
Industry Experience 6 years 11 months
I have been working with Spitzer since 2019 and have worked in a few different area here-from Cashiering, BDC Department, Finance, and now VIP Manager, I have lots of experience! I have lived in the Mahoning Valley my whole life, but will soon be moving to Summit after getting married.
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May 30, 2026

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Everyone was helpful and attentive throughout the

Everyone was helpful and attentive throughout the process. Appreciate the friendliness and help of both Carol and Brandon. I like her no pressure way of sales and his knowledge of finance and business purchase. Adding the powertrain warranty was a significant piece of my decision to buy the truck with you One frustration was the length of time it took to complete the transaction.

May 29, 2026

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Scheduling this service and detail was pretty simple.

Scheduling this service and detail was pretty simple. I appreciated how simple and accessible they made dropping off my truck, having access to a loaner vehicle and then coordinating with my schedule to make this VIP influencer collaboration, fun, simple, and accessible. My only feedback would be I know that the complementary detail was a perk of the collaboration however, when I picked up my truck, there was still dirt left inside the car and my truck bed still had mud (I could send pictures.)So when I was videoing and taking pictures for highlight reel, I purposefully did not include that so as to not shine a negative light on the final product. Overall, though I was happy with receiving the complementary detail and everyone was super friendly and welcoming, and really gave my kids a wonderful experience.

Mar 04, 2026

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The best of the best!

The best of the best!!!!! Beyond thorough!!! Thank yous all so so much for everything!!

Feb 11, 2026

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This was the best dealership and some of the nicest

This was the best dealership and some of the nicest people! They aren’t pushy at all and let you make your own decisions! Andy was a great salesman!

Nov 01, 2025

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Very good experience, everyone very friendly upon

Very good experience, everyone very friendly upon arriving and leaving. Our salesman ( Andy) never pressured us, extremely helpful. I would recommend this dealership to everyone

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Terri Kirk

Terri Kirk

Cashier Receptionist
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Mar 12, 2026

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It was a good experience.

It was a good experience.. Terri show us around the dealers . He was very helpful and patience with us. I will recommend Terri and dealers to my friend and family..

Nov 18, 2025

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Everyone was friendly and the show room was spotless.

Everyone was friendly and the show room was spotless. Had a great experience, worth the drive.

Nov 01, 2025

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Very good experience, everyone very friendly upon

Very good experience, everyone very friendly upon arriving and leaving. Our salesman ( Andy) never pressured us, extremely helpful. I would recommend this dealership to everyone

Oct 17, 2025

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Very nice people.

Very nice people. Very clean place. They answered all my questions would recommend the place to all my friends

Oct 10, 2025

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Everyone was very pleasant and it was a good experience

Everyone was very pleasant and it was a good experience purchasing my car I would recommend them highly

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Michael Malatesta

Michael Malatesta

Sales Manager
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Apr 28, 2026

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Almost perfect in sales and service.

Almost perfect in sales and service. I would give Spitzer five stars in all categories

Nov 21, 2025

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From beginning to end the process was simple.

From beginning to end the process was simple. The salesmen were all polite, the finance manager was really down to earth and spoke to you as a person and not a number. The sales managers all took their time to answer any questions I had.

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Greg Schmied

Greg Schmied

Marketing Coordinator
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Mar 30, 2026

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I thought the overall experience was completely Dewey,

I thought the overall experience was completely Dewey, though at time confusifusing. Carol did her very best to get it right

Oct 08, 2025

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Excellent service they’re always willing to help you.

Excellent service they’re always willing to help you. I really enjoy what they do for you.

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Rebecca Crago

Rebecca Crago

Office Manager
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Oct 08, 2025

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Excellent service they’re always willing to help you.

Excellent service they’re always willing to help you. I really enjoy what they do for you.

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Lenny Niederhiser

Lenny Niederhiser

Service Manager
Dealership Experience 3 months
Industry Experience 50 years 2 months
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May 29, 2026

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Scheduling this service and detail was pretty simple.

Scheduling this service and detail was pretty simple. I appreciated how simple and accessible they made dropping off my truck, having access to a loaner vehicle and then coordinating with my schedule to make this VIP influencer collaboration, fun, simple, and accessible. My only feedback would be I know that the complementary detail was a perk of the collaboration however, when I picked up my truck, there was still dirt left inside the car and my truck bed still had mud (I could send pictures.)So when I was videoing and taking pictures for highlight reel, I purposefully did not include that so as to not shine a negative light on the final product. Overall, though I was happy with receiving the complementary detail and everyone was super friendly and welcoming, and really gave my kids a wonderful experience.

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Jason Cosa

Jason Cosa

Sales Consultant
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