
Gettel Acura
Sarasota, FL
Hours
Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Service
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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My Experience Purchasing a Used Vehicle at Gettel I purchased a 2022 Jeep Gladiator from Gettel approximately two months ago. At the time of purchase, the TPMS sensors were not working, and the dealer purchased a 2022 Jeep Gladiator from Gettel approximately two months ago. At the time of purchase, the TPMS sensors were not working, and the dealer promised they would be fixed. A week later, I brought the vehicle in — they kept it and repaired the sensors. However, just two weeks later, the warning light came back on. I reached out to the GM, Zack, who told me he would get back to me but never did. I eventually had to take the Jeep to a Jeep dealership because I was also experiencing shaking in the front end. I was quoted nearly $4,000 in repairs — none of which were covered by the extended warranty Acura sold me. What wasn’t explained at the time of purchase was that since some of the parts were aftermarket, the warranty would not cover them. I emailed Zack again, explaining the issues, and he called me back saying: “It’s a Jeep, it’s not supposed to drive straight — it’s always supposed to drift.” That response was unacceptable. I then took the Jeep to three different shops for inspections, and every one of them diagnosed the same issues: the drag link and control arms had severe play and needed replacement. So far, I have spent $1,190.37 out of pocket for repairs not covered by the warranty. I still need to replace the steering stabilizer at an additional cost of $655.36, and I had to replace all four TPMS sensors with OEM parts for another $160.00. To make matters worse, one of the shops I went to — which directly works with Acura — remembered this exact Jeep and confirmed that it had multiple issues before it was ever sold. This review is to warn others: this so-called “high-end” dealer does not appear to repair used vehicles with quality parts before putting them on the lot. I believe James Gettel should personally get involved in this matter. If this dealership truly wants to make things right, they should reimburse me for the money I’ve already spent, knowing these issues existed before selling the truck. My recommendation: Do not purchase any Jeeps or lifted pickups from this dealer without getting a thorough inspection beforehand More
Excellent Customer service. They not only worked the recall but saw that soon I was due for the oil change and they did it. They not only worked the recall but saw that soon I was due for the oil change and they did it. More
BUYER’S BEWARE, I am writing this review to hopefully help a future buyer be better informed about this dealership. A bit over a year ago, I purchased a luxury used vehicle from this dealership. The pu help a future buyer be better informed about this dealership. A bit over a year ago, I purchased a luxury used vehicle from this dealership. The purchase of the vehicle on the sales side went well without complaint. Once you decide on a vehicle you are directed to the financial folks to finish the paperwork for purchase. This is when the issues begin. The finance department is tasked to complete the paperwork and sell you all kinds of ad-ons (warranties/ service contracts, etc). I typically do not purchase these items, but let them go thru the pitch. However being this is a luxury used vehicle with a lot of extra features, I did give it some thought. The finance person went thru the warranty and made several claims that these warranties cover typical mechanical issues, electronics and specifically the touch screen in the main console, which she commented costs about $6000.00 to repair. With back and forth conversation about that specific item and other coverage we decided to purchase a plan, which did cost upwards of $4000.00. Fast-forward to current, the vehicle began to have problems with the touch screen that control many functions within the vehicle. We took the vehicle into a Gettel dealership to have the touch screen checked out. The service department’s opinion was the touch screen needed to be replaced. Being a different dealership with in the Gettel group, we informed them we had purchased a warranty for these items and wanted to file a claim. A few hours later the service rep called us back and said the warranty company would not cover the touch screen. We explained to them that the finance person at the dealership said specifically this item was covered. So we contacted the warranty company directly and were given the same information. We then contacted Gettel Sarasota and talked to the finance manager about the issue. We were told that there is nothing he could or would do. We asked to speak to the GM of the dealership, which he has never attempted to contact us. If you chose to buy a vehicle from this dealership, please be aware the finance department stereotypical used car sales tactics to get you buy an extended warranty. The finance department misrepresented the warranty and quit frankly lied to us to get the sale. Considering the response from the finance manager and the lack of response from the GM, it concerns me and maybe would concern a future buyer that these folk know about the unscrupulous tactic to get you to purchase these warranties. Hopefully this review helps a future car buyer to make an informed decision about purchasing from this dealership. More
Beware. I spoke briefly with Ray Khan (Internet Mgr) and was passed to Vlad Ivanovich. Since I am looking at cars from out of state, I had a few questions I spoke briefly with Ray Khan (Internet Mgr) and was passed to Vlad Ivanovich. Since I am looking at cars from out of state, I had a few questions on the vehicle. Before asking them to look at the car on the lot for me, I asked Vlad if their dealership had any other fees required in addition to the purchase price of the car. I was told there were none other than "tax, license and title, pretty simple". Fast forward to the quote I received this morning showing an additional $2309 in fees and double the correct FL tax to be collected (per the FL DMV website) for a total of $3920 in xx. Deal with these guys with your eyes wide open. More
Pleasant service experience. Jorge was very nice and had the car ready exactly when he said it would be. If we had needed to use the waiting area it was comfortable, clean, offer Jorge was very nice and had the car ready exactly when he said it would be. If we had needed to use the waiting area it was comfortable, clean, offered refreshments, and was dog friendly. All around it was a nice environment. More
Kimberly Heath was great. She gave me estimates on the costs and updated me on the statis of my service. She gave me estimates on the costs and updated me on the statis of my service. More
The service advisor Jorge Mere was extremely knowledgeable about my concerns. The dealership was excellent they washed my vehicle before it was returned. Will recommend this store. knowledgeable about my concerns. The dealership was excellent they washed my vehicle before it was returned. Will recommend this store. More
I leased a new 2024 Acura ZDX from this dealer, my salesman Jeff was great, and the sales manager Marcos was amazing 👏 Thank you for everything. salesman Jeff was great, and the sales manager Marcos was amazing 👏 Thank you for everything. More
I recently purchased my second Acura from Gettel Acura. I had a great experience. My salesman Jeff was very knowledgeable, informative, pleasant and listened to what I was looking for. Mike in finance was I had a great experience. My salesman Jeff was very knowledgeable, informative, pleasant and listened to what I was looking for. Mike in finance was very kind and knowledgable. I highly recommend this dealership for your next car purchase. More
We came down on vacation and worked with Austin on buying a 24 MDX, he was wonderful to work with, not pushy and helped on everything we needed even after we got home helping with our plates. Highly recommen a 24 MDX, he was wonderful to work with, not pushy and helped on everything we needed even after we got home helping with our plates. Highly recommend working with Austin! More