Bernadette Passarello
Bernadette Passarello at Buchanan Kia

Bernadette Passarello

Product Specialist

Buchanan Kia

119 Railroad Ave
Westminster, MD 21157

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4.6
14 Reviews

Dealership Experience

4 yrs, 5 mos

Industry Experience

8 yrs, 3 mos

4.6

14 Reviews

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14 Reviews of Bernadette Passarello

July 05, 2026

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Prior to the day I purchased my car from Buchanan Kia, I had been speaking with Bernadette for several days. Her communication was excellent throughout the entire process. She answered all of my questions a More

by Zjoneshamlin_3
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Jul 11, 2026

Buchanan Kia responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear that Bernadette provided excellent communication and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She takes great pride in making sure our customers are informed and comfortable every step of the way, and it's wonderful to know her dedication made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your business and hope you enjoy your new vehicle. Congratulations, and thank you for choosing Buchanan Kia!

July 03, 2026

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Buchanan Kia has been our “go to” auto dealership for some years. Since the first car with which she helped us, Bernadette Passarello has been the quintessential trusted sales partner for our automotive More

by delkiss
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Jul 11, 2026

Buchanan Kia responded

Thank you so much for your continued trust and loyalty! It means a great deal to know that Buchanan Kia has been your go-to dealership over the years. We're especially grateful for your kind words about Bernadette. She truly embodies the level of responsiveness, dependability, and patience that we strive to provide every customer, and we're thrilled she has earned your trust time and time again. We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with your automotive needs for many years to come. Thank you for being part of the Buchanan Kia family!

July 01, 2026

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June 30, 2024. Bernadette was the salesperson I was blessed to have to buy my first new car since 2014. She guided me through the process with kindness and humor. More

by wiecon12
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Jul 11, 2026

Buchanan Kia responded

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We're honored that you chose Buchanan Kia for your first new car in a decade. It's wonderful to hear that Bernadette made the experience enjoyable with her kindness, humor, and guidance, while helping you feel comfortable every step of the way. We'll be sure to share your thoughtful feedback with her. Congratulations on your new vehicle, and thank you for trusting us with such an important milestone. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

June 25, 2026

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Tom was very helpful with getting me a new car. He was very honest with pricing and what I was experiencing with my car and what I should do! Definitely glad I choose to come here and work with him More

by amandaann1398
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Other Employees Tagged: Tommy Perry

Jun 26, 2026

Buchanan Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Tom provided honest guidance and helped you find the right new car. We believe transparency and putting our customers' needs first are essential, and we're glad Tom made your experience a positive one. Thank you for choosing Buchanan, and we hope you enjoy your new vehicle for many miles to come!

June 10, 2026

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Bernadette has been our sales person for both of our Tellurides! She is patient with all of our questions and works well with communicating the details of the sale. I would recommend Bernadette for any More

by dianecarpenter1968
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Jun 26, 2026

Buchanan Kia responded

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Buchanan for both of your Tellurides! We're thrilled to hear that Bernadette provided you with such a patient, informative, and enjoyable buying experience. She truly takes pride in making sure every customer feels confident and well-informed throughout the process. We appreciate your recommendation and your continued trust in our team. Congratulations again on your Tellurides, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come!

June 08, 2026

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Bernadette Passarello was great to deal with. She answered all our inquiries and quick to respond and help. More

by Jcarpenter1965
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Jun 09, 2026

Buchanan Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Bernadette provided such excellent service. She takes great pride in being responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the process. We'll be sure to share your feedback with her. We truly appreciate your trust and thank you for choosing us!

May 18, 2025

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Bought a used suv from this dealer and was told by bernadette that it came with both sets of keys.After i payed for it now she doest have the extra set of keys.suv brakes down next day and i called an More

by beemill1
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No

Other Employees Tagged: Tommy Perry, Ken Higgs

Jun 04, 2026

Buchanan Kia responded

We take customer concerns seriously, but we disagree with several statements in this review. Regarding the additional key, our records do not indicate that a second key was included in the sale. We understand this may be frustrating, but we strive to accurately represent what is provided with every vehicle. When the vehicle experienced issues, we arranged to have it brought to our service department and kept it until the necessary work was completed. Throughout that process, multiple members of our team worked to address the concerns that were reported. As for the title paperwork, DMV processing can involve multiple steps and requirements. We worked to provide the documentation needed and would have welcomed the opportunity to review the notice with you to help resolve any outstanding issues. We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. However, we believe this review does not fully reflect the efforts our staff made to assist you. If you would like to discuss any unresolved concerns, please contact management directly.

August 26, 2024

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Sales staff are easy to deal with and have very good product knowledge. No sales pressure involved at all. The sales staff patiently answers all hour questions in a friendly manner. This is the second v More

by Ron Tucker
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Aug 26, 2024

Buchanan Kia responded

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your continued loyalty. Enjoy your new Kia.

August 25, 2024

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Bernadette did a fantastic job with my sale I will keep coming back thanks for everything More

by Hawsejoshua
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Aug 26, 2024

Buchanan Kia responded

Josh, thank you for your continued loyalty to the dealership. Enjoy the new Kia

August 21, 2024

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Bernadette went above and beyond excellent customer service. She's the best !!! Bernadette The right choice !! More

by Cbuys4413
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Aug 22, 2024

Buchanan Kia responded

Thank you for your 5 star review of Bernadette!

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