
Eric Burns
Sales Manager
Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Newport News
12629 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23602
Originally born in the Catskills/Sullivan County NY. Devoted Husband with 2 German Shepherd kids. We love cooking and baking. I attended both the Culinary Institute of America in 1996 and Le Cordon Bleu in Fl. in 2014. My wife and I love to experience new places we have lived in Florida, New Hampshire, Maine, Oregon, Alabama and multiple stints in Virginia. Which we have enjoyed the most and decided to lay down roots here. I love helping people find the right vehicle and helping the team grow.
Read moreDealership Experience
3 mos
Industry Experience
25 yrs, 6 mos
Languages Spoken
English
11 Reviews
Write a Review11 Reviews of Eric Burns
May 24, 2025
Really wanted a Ram 2500 they had on the lot. Felt the online price listed was fair. At the dealership I test drove the truck with this dealer's assistant. All was well until this dealer showed u Felt the online price listed was fair. At the dealership I test drove the truck with this dealer's assistant. All was well until this dealer showed up and offered an insulting amount for my trade in and added over $3500 in dealership charges. When I questioned him, his response was its all there online. Okay, well after he asked for my counteroffer and I gave it to him he got my keys, dropped them on the table and said " here is your keys " then walked away. Very rude and not worthy of my business. Found a much better dealer and dealership at Country Chevrolet and was offered 5k more than Southern for my trade with no hidden upcharges. Avoid this dealership if you don't want to get ripped off. Also, the engine for life thing is a joke! Peace. More
May 19, 2025
They were attentive to what I was looking for and exceeded my expectations in providing customer service exceeded my expectations in providing customer service More
Other Employees Tagged: Russ Beach , Akbar
May 13, 2025
They are very helpful. They knew exactly what we needed. Very knowledgeable with any questions we had. They knew exactly what we needed. Very knowledgeable with any questions we had. More
Other Employees Tagged: Hank Ayaad, Josh Tyson, Alex Davis, Ketona Barber, Keith Bradshaw, Stephen Brinkman
May 11, 2025
Worst communication, over priced, non confident, slow subpar service writers and mechanics, push up selling too much subpar service writers and mechanics, push up selling too much More
Other Employees Tagged: Dominic Bennett, Ramon almendarez, John Barker, Quentin Deck, Ketona Barber, Keith Bradshaw, Travis Battles
May 05, 2025
Awesome dealership! The staff is extremely courteous and knowledgable. No pressure and hassle free. Ask for Akbar for a smooth and happy purchase. The staff is extremely courteous and knowledgable. No pressure and hassle free. Ask for Akbar for a smooth and happy purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Hank Ayaad, Alex Davis, Russ Beach, Travis Battles , Joshua, Akbar
April 13, 2025
Instantly jumped into action pulled 2 trucks up for me to compare product knowledge was impeccable highly recommended compare product knowledge was impeccable highly recommended More
Other Employees Tagged: Dominic Bennett, John Barker, Russ Beach
April 04, 2025
John put forth so much time and effort to ensuring he found the right car for me. Right from the very beginning he was thorough with every vehicle he presented. The communication was above and beyond, found the right car for me. Right from the very beginning he was thorough with every vehicle he presented. The communication was above and beyond, and although knowing he had other customers, I felt like I was his main focus until I found the right vehicle (which took a couple weeks). I love my new Grand Cherokee, and everything with the purchasing process and financing with Russ was seamless. My husband and I couldn't have had a better experience purchasing a new vehicle for me after 13 years of the old one, and we are grateful to have Southern CDJR right down the road. The entire team was attentive and very professional while also making us feel comfortable. More
Other Employees Tagged: Dominic Bennett, John Barker, Russ Beach



