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Joel Gonzalez

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Joel Gonzalez

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Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

I have been in the Car industry or 14 yrs. I absolutely love helping families find their Dream Car. It is in my Best interest to find you the least expensive vehicle that works for you & your Family.

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I have been in the Car industry or 14 yrs. I absolutely love helping families find their Dream Car. It is in my Best interest to find you the least expensive vehicle that works for you & your Family.

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1 yr, 8 mos

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15 yrs, 1 mo

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English

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138 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

May 26, 2026

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Great working with Joel (Gonzo) Gonzalez and the entire team of Sands KIA. No sales pressure looking at the vehicles on the lot or in the show room. We shopped around one day and ended up coming back to team of Sands KIA. No sales pressure looking at the vehicles on the lot or in the show room. We shopped around one day and ended up coming back to buy a new KIA. We highly recommend Gonzo and Sands KIA based on their quality team members. Thanks to Gonzo, Matt, TK, Daniel and Kyle for and really great and stress free buying experience. More

by j6wise

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Other Employees Tagged: Daniel Dartt, Matt, TK, Kyle

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May 26, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that you had a great experience working with Gonzo and our team at Sands Kia. Our goal is to provide a stress-free environment, and it's fantastic to know we succeeded in making your car-buying journey enjoyable. I appreciate your recommendation, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Enjoy your new Kia! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

May 19, 2026

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Gonzo was very easy to work with. He was on top of sending pictures and finding the best deal possible . Smooth process overall . He was on top of sending pictures and finding the best deal possible . Smooth process overall . More

by Erin.wise34

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May 19, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Erin! I’m pleased to hear that Gonzo made your experience smooth and enjoyable at Sands Kia. It’s great to know he was helpful in finding the best deal for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

May 19, 2026

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Thanks Gonzo for the attention to helping us find the best vehicle for us. We really appreciate your new friendship and will recommend you to our other friends and family. best vehicle for us. We really appreciate your new friendship and will recommend you to our other friends and family. More

by Snavely11

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May 19, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m pleased to hear that you had a great experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. Building friendships with our customers is what we strive for. Our team truly appreciates your recommendation to friends and family. We look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

May 19, 2026

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The dealership is clean and very accommodating! There is a snack bar with drinks for people waiting for their cars to be serviced. Very, very nice. There is a snack bar with drinks for people waiting for their cars to be serviced. Very, very nice. More

by SallyAZ

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Other Employees Tagged: Joe in Finance

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May 19, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your awesome review, Sally! I’m pleased to hear that you enjoyed our clean and accommodating dealership, as well as the snack bar while waiting for your car service. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again at Sands Kia! Sincerely, Ron Malvestuto, Service Director, rmalvestuto@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

May 16, 2026

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He was awesome in helping me Find a car! He helped with the finance work a lot! He helped with the finance work a lot! More

by Eva Nolde

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May 16, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words, Eva! I’m excited to hear that you had an awesome experience finding a car. I’m glad we could assist you with the financing process, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

May 15, 2026

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Thank you Gonzo and Matt for all the help you gave us in finding the best car for us. We appreciate your humor and willingness to put forth the effort to keep engaged in the process. Most importantly you li finding the best car for us. We appreciate your humor and willingness to put forth the effort to keep engaged in the process. Most importantly you listened to your customers. More

by Snavely11

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May 15, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Sands Kia with Gonzo and Matt. We pride ourselves on truly listening to our customers and ensuring they find the perfect vehicle. I appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

May 15, 2026

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Nice facilities with very helpful people. Never felt pressured. Great access to all vehicles. Bye Never felt pressured. Great access to all vehicles. Bye More

by Snavely11

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May 15, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words! I'm excited to hear that you enjoyed our facilities and found our team at Sands Kia to be helpful without any pressure. Our staff strives to provide great access to all our vehicles. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

May 06, 2026

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Gonzo delivered an exceptional car buying experience. His honesty and transparency stood out immediately. He provided straightforward answers, clear pricing, and no hidden surprises. What impressed me mo His honesty and transparency stood out immediately. He provided straightforward answers, clear pricing, and no hidden surprises. What impressed me most was his patience. He took the time to understand what I wanted, walked me through multiple options, and never rushed my decision. His professionalism and integrity made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. Gonzo also helped me to sell my old SUV! My family highly recommends Gonzo to anyone looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable automotive professional. Thank you Gonzo. You truly are a gem! More

by Vo

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May 06, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Vo! I’m thrilled to hear about your exceptional experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. His honesty, patience, and professionalism truly make a difference in the car buying process, and I’m glad to know he was able to assist you in selling your old SUV as well. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you and your family again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

May 01, 2026

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Personal attention to my specific car request, responded to my questions by text, and led me thru the purchase process. to my questions by text, and led me thru the purchase process. More

by Gsearobinson

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May 02, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear that you received personal attention and timely responses to your questions during your purchase process at Sands Kia. We’d love the opportunity to make your next visit a 5-star experience. If there’s anything we can do to improve your experience or address any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

May 01, 2026

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Great and helpful to find a new car and not rip you off. Thank you! Thank you! More

by coachasharmstrong

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May 02, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your amazing review! I'm thrilled to hear that you found our service helpful in finding your new car at Sands Kia. Your support is appreciated, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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