Don Carlisle
Don Carlisle at 1st Honda Simi Valley
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Don Carlisle

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1st Honda Simi Valley

2283 First St
Simi Valley, CA 93065

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4.3
42 Reviews
4.3

42 Reviews

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42 Reviews of Don Carlisle

May 06, 2025

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My questions were answered in a timely manner. And the purchase process was smooth and comfortable. More

by Debwink
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May 06, 2025

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your questions were answered promptly and that the purchase process at 1st Honda of Simi Valley was smooth and comfortable. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future! Sincerely, Melanie & Dean Honda Sales Management 805-306-1094

May 04, 2025

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Don, John and Ryan have been a great team for years now, and they are always fair and helping customers on a budget keep our cost as low as they can on any needed repairs. More

by Christopher Alexander
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Other Employees Tagged: John Flanagan , Ryan Davis

May 04, 2025

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Don, John, and Ryan have been such a great team for you at 1st Honda of Simi Valley. Helping our customers while keeping costs manageable is our priority. We appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Don Carlisle (Service Manager) Dcarlisle@firstautogroup.com Ph 805-842-3343

April 27, 2025

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I brought my 2017 Honda Ridgeline to First Honda for its 100,000-mile maintenance. Unfortunately, they failed to complete the work properly — they did not even change the oil, despite charging me for a full More

by Vianey0606
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Other Employees Tagged: Eric Tran

Apr 28, 2025

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I understand how concerning it is to face issues after service, especially with your 2017 Honda Ridgeline. At 1st Honda of Simi Valley, we aim to maintain high standards, and we take your feedback seriously. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter further. Please feel free to reach out to me directly so I can assist you. Thank you again for your feedback. Sincerely, Don Carlisle (Service Manager) Dcarlisle@firstautogroup.com Ph 805-842-3343

April 22, 2025

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Service team is always super friendly, helpful, and insightful! N they keep you informed the whole time and always give accurate estimates for when your car will be done! More

by JF920
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Other Employees Tagged: John Flanagan, Matthew Wolinsky

Apr 22, 2025

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

Thank you for your kind words! We truly appreciate your feedback about our service team at 1st Honda of Simi Valley. It's great to hear that you found us friendly, helpful, and informative. We always strive to provide accurate estimates and keep our customers updated. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely, Don Carlisle (Service Manager) Dcarlisle@firstautogroup.com Ph 805-842-3343

September 23, 2024

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This was the 5TH VEHICLE we have purchased with Johann at First Honda of Simi Valley! Johann is the BEST! Ever since our first vehicle purchase with him 6 years ago, he has literally become like family to us More

by Will Coker
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Sep 25, 2024

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your loyalty and are thrilled to hear that Johann has made such a positive impact on your car buying experiences at 1st Honda of Simi Valley. It's always wonderful to know our customers feel like family. We look forward to assisting you with your future vehicle needs! Safe travels in your new ride! Sincerely, Charles & Dean Honda Sales Management 805-306-1094

June 29, 2024

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I've got a 2005 Pilot with only 56,000, had a front and rear brake job with ALL rotors to be turned and fluid change. Shortly after the brakes started to make a grinding sound and took it in and they lubed More

by Dissapointed
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Jul 02, 2024

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. At 1st Honda of Simi Valley, providing high-quality service is our top priority. We encourage you to contact us directly so we can address your concerns in more detail and work towards a resolution. Your feedback is valuable to us. Sincerely, Charles & Dean Honda Sales Management 805-306-1094

January 18, 2024

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The staff was beyond helpful and answered all my questions. In addition, the whole staff was honest and straight forward about prices. I really appreciated the way they accommodated my entire exp More

by JS
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Jan 23, 2024

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

It’s great to know that our staff provided an exceptional service experience for you. We take pride in our customer care and appreciate you taking the time to give us this positive feedback. If you have any further questions regarding your vehicle please let us know! Sincerely, Charles & Dean Honda Sales Management 805-306-1094

October 23, 2023

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We spent 4 hours to pay cash for a vehicle and still made it mandatory to run credit check. Everything else was smooth. More

by cleanserene10
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Other Employees Tagged: Albert Rodriguez, Johann David, John Flanagan, Charles Guajardo, Lenin Hernandez , Paul Bual, Richard Bual, Erik Galanz

Oct 25, 2023

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

We appreciate you leaving this honest feedback about your experience. We appreciate any and all feedback, as it allows us to continue to grow and improve as a dealership. At your earliest convenience, please feel free to reach out to us so that we can learn more about your visit. We hope to talk with you soon. Sincerely, Charles & Dean Honda Sales Management 805-306-1094

October 08, 2023

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Johann made my sales experience stress free! He's extremely knowledgeable & made me feel at ease. He answered all my questions since I wasn't familiar with the next technology of the 2024 Honda More

by Simi Valley Resident
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Other Employees Tagged: Johann David, John Flanagan

Oct 11, 2023

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with us! At 1st Honda of Simi Valley, we work very hard to provide each of our customers with a personalized and hassle-free experience. We are happy our team was able to exceed your expectations. Don't hesitate to contact us if there is anything else we can do for you. Sincerely, Charles & Dean Honda Sales Management 805-306-1094

August 20, 2023

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Don (the Service Mgr. ) was very efficient. The phone system is terrible to deal with. I wish this dealer has more service technicians so that the wait time to have cars More

by bevhear4u
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Other Employees Tagged: John Flanagan

Aug 23, 2023

1st Honda Simi Valley responded

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Our customers are our greatest asset and we value your business. Your feedback will be reviewed with our team and please don’t hesitate to call us if you’d like to discuss anything in greater detail. Sincerely, Charles & Dean Honda Sales Management 805-306-1094

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