Gary Placona
Gary Placona at Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership

Gary Placona

Sales & Leasing Representative

Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership

4380 Route 9 South
Freehold, NJ 07728

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I have managed multiple companies in the garment center in NYC . With a career change, I have been in the car industry for many years selling high end vehicles, such as Maserati & Mercedes-Benz. I live in Marlboro with my wife and have three children. I have always had a passion for cars. I look forward to helping you with your next vehicle.

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19 yrs, 9 mos

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18 Reviews of Gary Placona

January 31, 2026

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I wish i could give more than 5 star to Garry. One if the best Guy in automobile industry i have ever dealt with. Top class customer service i have ever witnessed. I would never go to any other More

by darji.ujaval
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Feb 06, 2026

Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded

Thank you so much for your fab 5 star review and your wonderful comments about your sales experience here at Ray Catena of Freehold with Gary Placona. We really appreciate your business!

December 13, 2025

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They handled everything perfectly and made it very easy for us…..we would use them again and recommend them More

by sjw5127
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Dec 13, 2025

Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded

Thank you so much for your fab 5 star review and your kind words about your experience at Ray Catena of Freehold with Gary Placona. We appreciate your business. Happy Holidays!

March 10, 2023

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Cristal was very helpful. She helped me order and receive my car in a very timely manner. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a new car. More

by respositocostagliola
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Other Employees Tagged: Cristal Rojas

Mar 10, 2023

Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded

Congratulations on your new car purchase! Thank you so much for your wonderful compliments. Cristal is a tremendous asset to the dealership!

December 16, 2022

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Gary told my wife and I that since we were not interested in leasing a car or trading ours in, that he would not sell us a car. Worst car salesman ever, and that’s saying something 👍🏻 More

by Zackdavidmusic
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June 30, 2022

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Very honest and very nice people. The sales Manager Steve Chanis is very nice and honest man. The sales rep I dealt with Gary Placona and George Elghoul were very helpful as well. The More

by fadycpa
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Other Employees Tagged: Leigh Farrell , Steve Chanis

Jun 30, 2022

Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded

We're glad to hear that our team is very honest and nice and Steve Chanis, Gary Placona and George Elghoul were very helpful to you. Thanks for sharing your terrific 5-star rating for our team!

Jul 09, 2022

Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded

Thank you so much for the fab 5 star review!!

July 09, 2021

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The team at MB Freehold made our entire car buying experience comfortable and painless. We were treated with respect the entire time, had all questions clearly addressed and received the vehicle in pr More

by BCook67
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July 09, 2021

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Meeting Gary the first time was a very good experience. He was extremely knowledgeable and not a high pressure sales associate. He helped us so much that was the reason we bought our second car with his as More

by lpnsc
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May 29, 2021

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The entire purchase process at Ray Catena could not have been easier. Lease turn-in to new SUV purchase was seamless from start to finish. Thanks Gary! More

by Mona P
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May 06, 2021

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Working with Gary Placona was a pleasure! I never felt pressured to make a decision. He was knowledgeable and professional. Gary stayed in touch with me the entire time. I highly recommend you talk to Ga More

by Sarascranton
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April 02, 2021

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We had a very pleasant experience leasing our new GLC 300. Gary and his assistant provided very helpful advices. They are very thoughtful in many details. More

by Jennifer
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