Paul moved to Norwalk almost 10 years ago - making this store his second Jeep store in CT. In the car business from a young age, he already had over 20 years of automotive experience. In October of 2012 he changed the name from Georgetown Chrysler Jeep Dodge to Garavel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. Diversified interests have always been his strength. While a student in college he was a member of the Connecticut General Assembly representing Danbury for ten years. Three years after his retirement from politics he purchased Georgetown Jeep in Wilton, CT, which grew to be Connecticut's largest Jeep dealer. Additionally he opened a tiny Subaru store a few miles south of Georgetown Jeep, which eventually became our sister store, Garavel Subaru, also in Norwalk, CT. He is active in the community, supports breast cancer research and fighting poverty. His passions in life include his work, ice cream, boating and his family. He is an avid Yankee fan, Giants fan and a Beatlemaniac.
Read moreDealership Experience
21 yrs, 11 mos
Industry Experience
44 yrs, 11 mos
Languages Spoken
English
80 Reviews
Write a Review80 Reviews of Paul Garavel
April 03, 2024
Excellent service answered every question with great detail would recommend to anyone looking for a new or used jeep detail would recommend to anyone looking for a new or used jeep More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Garavel, Annie Granchelli, Evelyn Santiago
March 25, 2024
Good: Charlie did a great job. Courteous, respectful, and has good ethics. Charlie is learning the job and making a concerted effort to support the customer. BAD: Management i Courteous, respectful, and has good ethics. Charlie is learning the job and making a concerted effort to support the customer. BAD: Management is horrible! Picked up vehicle in pouring rain, no dry areas to inspect. Got home found multiple paint scratches. Jeremy told me to get an estimate from a body shop which I did and when presented told me this in writing “ After further thought, we won't be covering the repair.Good luck with your Jeep.” & “ You're accusing us of having damaged the car and it is something you could have damaged as well. You've been difficult from the start.” I don’t care what you think, you don’t say that to a customer and he obviously intended on wasting my time. WOULD HAVD PREVENTED THE SALE: Had I known that Jeep has a CHRONIC issue with their paint corroding because they do not paint behind the door hinges and They DO NOT warranty for such repairs, I would have NEVER purchased any JEEP. Between their take it or leave it attitude, poor business ethics, WAY over priced products and many poor YELP and Google reviews sums up that buying from this dealer and this product is a huge mistake. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Garavel, Marcial Perez-Saunders, Charlie Sihaphong, Evelyn Santiago , Sloppy vehicle preparation
February 20, 2024
I truly felt that this dealership works hard for its customers. Everyone from Paul Garavel to Brandon, Carlos, Edgar and Mike H were great. customers. Everyone from Paul Garavel to Brandon, Carlos, Edgar and Mike H were great. More
Other Employees Tagged: Brandon McNeal, Mike Hernandez, Carlos Hernandez Luque , Jay Presley
September 27, 2023
We drove 85 miles because Garavelle had the exact model Jeep Wrangler we were looking for including the color and options packages. We had no idea how awesome we would be treated when we got there. We wo Jeep Wrangler we were looking for including the color and options packages. We had no idea how awesome we would be treated when we got there. We would definitely return in the future. More
Other Employees Tagged: Annie Granchelli, Leo Loyola , Jay Presley
September 12, 2023
We had an awesome time working with Annie and other representatives who spent significant time insuring we were satisfied with our purchase, the financial aspects and the delivery of the vehicle. The representatives who spent significant time insuring we were satisfied with our purchase, the financial aspects and the delivery of the vehicle. The vehicle itself was for for us to take delivery the same day we went to view it which we did not expect. More
Other Employees Tagged: Annie Granchelli, Willy Pererya-Castro , Mary Gallagher, Jay Presley
July 21, 2023
From our first visit, Cristian was so great to work with - very knowledgable about the car we were interested in, and very communicative in all followup activities. We highly recommend Cristian and the enti - very knowledgable about the car we were interested in, and very communicative in all followup activities. We highly recommend Cristian and the entire team at Garavel Jeep - we look forward to many years of great service now that we purchased our vehicle! More
Other Employees Tagged: Cristian Georgescu , Matt Cattel, Andre Gach, Mary Gallagher
March 23, 2023
Amazing service with helpful and knowledgeable staff. I won’t go to any other dealership. They always look out for the customer, so grateful! I won’t go to any other dealership. They always look out for the customer, so grateful! More
Other Employees Tagged: Annie Granchelli , Mary Gallagher
February 16, 2023
Great experience! Highly recommend! I love my new jeep grand L and am satisfied with the negotiation process. Highly recommend! I love my new jeep grand L and am satisfied with the negotiation process. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Melfi , Matt Cattel, Sal Iodice, Dina mendoza, Anthony Valdez
November 15, 2022
From the initial contact with Kerri when I engaged the Garavel website to when I drove my new Compass off the lot, the Team at Garavel was great. Mark provided great information and guidance throughou Garavel website to when I drove my new Compass off the lot, the Team at Garavel was great. Mark provided great information and guidance throughout the lease process. He even made it a point to introduce Mr Garavel himself to me while in the showroom. The one thing that made the biggest impression on me was the support from so many different folks like Annie, Mary, Ramen and all the others. A great team at Garavel! More
Other Employees Tagged: Mark Porcheddu, Annie Granchelli , Ernesto DePiano, Mary Gallagher, Rami Masoud, Dina mendoza, Kerri Pace
July 20, 2022
We were so happy with the service provided by Garavel Jeep…once again! In a market characterized by more and more delays they delivered our Ram Rebel in a timely fashion with great customer service all Jeep…once again! In a market characterized by more and more delays they delivered our Ram Rebel in a timely fashion with great customer service all along the way. More
Other Employees Tagged: Annie Granchelli, Mike Lepore , Keith Zarembski