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Don's Ford

Utica, NY

4.5
296 Reviews
Here in the greater Utica, NY area, there are any number of places to shop for a car. That said, you could shop at every store from Ilion, Herkimer to Whitesboro and still not find a dealer as eager to earn your business as we are here at Don's Ford. Known locally as Don's Superstore, or just Don's to our friends, we've been doing business with folks from all corners of New York for quite some time now, and we've always taken great pride in our customer service. Whether you're shopping for the latest Ford models near Rome, NY or you just want a great deal on a used car near New Hartford, NY, our team here at Don's Ford will gladly work with you to help you find the car, truck, or SUV of your dreams.
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5712 Horatio St

Utica, NY

13502

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September 11, 2025

Great Service! Always Professional and Courteous! They picked my vehicle up and dropped it off while I was work More

by CPLMELDOG
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Billy Melendez
5.0
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Chris Vella
5.0
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John Mazza
5.0
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Sep 12, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

We are pleased to hear that your recent service experience exceeded expectations! Thank you for choosing Don's Ford and we look forward to working with you in the future.

September 09, 2025

From our salesman, Joe Tuzzolino, getting me to the payment I wanted to be at and answering a million questions, to the finane guy (can't recall his name) going over my lease plan and options, it was More

by JODITAG
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Andrew Street
5.0
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Other Employees : Joe Tuzzolino
Sep 09, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Congrats on your new Ford Bronco Badlands, Joditag! We’re thrilled to hear Joe and the team made your car buying experience seamless and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Don's Ford and recommending us! Safe travels!

September 06, 2025

Very disappointed. Pieces are falling off of my new vehicle . And you team wants to patch them back on. Sheeesh. Never again More

by LSHOREY0
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No
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James Marino
1.0
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John Mazza
1.0
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Sep 09, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Hello, I'm sorry to hear about the issues with your new vehicle. This is not the quality we strive for and I apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please reach out so we can discuss a proper solution together. Thank you, Billy Melendez - Service Manager - bmelendez@carbonecars.com

August 19, 2025

Good customer service and good coffee. Great trucks. Good location. Timely service Knowledgeable staff. And management More

by RSA12357
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Chris Vella
4.0
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John Mazza
4.0
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Aug 20, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with our team and our selection at Don's Ford. We hope to work with you again soon!

August 16, 2025

Fast courteous service they were very quick with the repairs of my ford fusion se More

by LUIS41TORRES
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Chris Vella
5.0
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John Mazza
5.0
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Aug 18, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

It is wonderful that our team was able to deliver a quick and courteous service experience during your recent visit to Don's Ford, Luis. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with our team. We look forward to serving you again soon.

August 07, 2025

I am VERY unhappy with the service! It took me several days of calling to set up the appointment to have my oil changed at home ! No one answered the phone!! When the service was fina More

by MARYANNE_MARSH
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No
Employees Worked With
Chris Vella
1.0
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John Mazza
1.0
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Aug 11, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Hi Maryanne, thank you for sharing your concerns and bringing this to my attention. I understand your frustration regarding both the scheduling delays and the damage to your driveway. I take situations like this seriously, and I’m aware we’ve already had someone inspect the area. I’ll be following up with that report and our team to make sure you receive a clear update and next steps. Please contact me directly so we can discuss the resolution timeline. Sincerely, Billy Melendez Service Manager bmelendez@carbonecars.com

August 01, 2025

Service before the sale was great. I was able to get a good deal and they promised me a couple of extra's that I really wanted. The problem was after I picked up the truck. They did More

by Disappointed
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Allen Hutchings
1.0
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Aug 02, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Hello, I'm sorry to hear about the issues you've faced after purchasing your truck. It's disappointing that we didn't meet expectations with the follow-up service and commitments made during the sale, especially considering your distance from us. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention, as this feedback is crucial for improvement. If you'd like to discuss further or need assistance resolving any remaining issues, please reach out at your convenience. Thank you, Michael Rich - General Manager - michaelrich@lithia.com

July 31, 2025

Ive used this service center several times now, and each time has been great. Easy to make appointments when needed ,turnaround time and quality of service is exceptional. Highly recommend. More

by bmoh8
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Chris Vella
5.0
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John Mazza
5.0
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Jul 31, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

We're grateful for your continued trust in our service team and thank you for recommending Don's Ford! See you next time!

July 29, 2025

Great customer service fast turnaround time would highly recommend the pick up and drop off service More

by JEREMYSTHOMSON
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Serena Scholefield
5.0
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Jul 29, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Jeremy, thank you for reviewing Don's Ford and come again soon for another fast turnaround! We appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to assist you again down the road!

July 25, 2025

I always go to Jim when I am in the market for a new car or just looking. He has always done well by me. More

by MACBELIEVE
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Employees Worked With
James Marino
5.0
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John Mazza
5.0
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Allen Hutchings
3.0
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Jul 25, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for your continued trust in Jim and the team at Don's Ford! We look forward to assisting you with your future car needs. See you next time!

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