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
22 yrs
Industry Experience
45 yrs
Languages Spoken
English
80 Reviews
Write a Review80 Reviews of Paul Garavel
July 13, 2022
Cole was very thorough and did a great job of staying focused on what I wanted (which doesn’t always happen). Since the car had to be ordered I was anticipating that something might not have come back a focused on what I wanted (which doesn’t always happen). Since the car had to be ordered I was anticipating that something might not have come back as I expected, but that ended up not being the case. Everything is perfect! Would recommend Cole and Garavel to anyone! More
Other Employees Tagged: Mary Gallagher, Cole Gebhardt
July 13, 2022
The best experience in purchasing a vehicle. Both for business and personal use. The people there are knowledgeable and make the whole experience pleasurable and simple. Ernesto, Annie, and Mary Both for business and personal use. The people there are knowledgeable and make the whole experience pleasurable and simple. Ernesto, Annie, and Mary were awesome. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Garavel, Annie Granchelli, Charles McElroy , Ernesto DePiano, Mary Gallagher, Dave Swan, Keith Zarembski
May 06, 2022
Great experience with Cristhian! This is my second car in a year. The delivery is always on time and the team in general is very friendly. It’s always a pleasure, I will be back soon This is my second car in a year. The delivery is always on time and the team in general is very friendly. It’s always a pleasure, I will be back soon :) VD More
Other Employees Tagged: Cristian Georgescu, Mike Lepore , Mary Gallagher, Sal Iodice, Dave Swan
December 12, 2021
Fantastic dealership, incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Makes the car buying process easy and hassle free! knowledgeable staff. Makes the car buying process easy and hassle free! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Garavel, Bonnie Garavel, Joe Melfi , Mary Gallagher, Mimi Garavel
December 01, 2021
From the moment I walked into Garavel Jeep Chrysler Dodge to the time I left I had nothing short of a perfect experience. The people that are employed at this dealership truly go above and beyond for their c to the time I left I had nothing short of a perfect experience. The people that are employed at this dealership truly go above and beyond for their customer. I saw everyone working as a team in the dealership to help myself along with other customers, great experience to have. Maikel, Mary and Ernesto put together a dream team to help me get into the car I will love driving in everyday for years to come. More
Other Employees Tagged: Maikel Carmenati, Ernesto DePiano, Mary Gallagher, Kerri Pace
July 27, 2021
What a pleasure, the entire team works hard does exactly what they say they will. I’m returning on Wednesday for a second vehicle. This is the place you want to purchase your next vehicle. Give them a try y what they say they will. I’m returning on Wednesday for a second vehicle. This is the place you want to purchase your next vehicle. Give them a try you will not regret the service you receive. I am absolutely happier than ever, thanks to the entire Garavel team! You all deserve the best. More
Other Employees Tagged: Charles McElroy, Cristian Georgescu , Maikel Carmenati, Mary Gallagher, Sal Iodice, PJ Uva
July 16, 2021
We purchased our 2020 Jeep GC from Garavel in Norwalk in November 2019. While the salesman we worked with was very good the service department has been absolutely deplorable. The car was having AC issues so November 2019. While the salesman we worked with was very good the service department has been absolutely deplorable. The car was having AC issues so I made the appt. which took 3 weeks to get, dropped the car off on Monday afternoon as requested by them so they could work on it Tuesday. The drop off process was the first issue. The tech taking my info could not seem to grasp what the issue was with the car and I had to keep repeating it. "The AC stops working after approx. a half hour of use and the fan or a belt is making a a screeching noise". Not sure why that's hard to comprehend? They called me Tuesday to say they'd need the car for a couple of days as they think they know what the issue is. My response "OK that's fine so I'll be without a car until Wednesday? Do you have a courtesy car I can use while my car is with you?" Their response, "No we don't have any available" I called them Wednesday at noon for status of repairs and ETA for pick up and was told by Dave, who is apparently also the service manager, that they were all out for lunch and he'd have someone call me back. Never got a call back. My husband called them Thursday at 3pm and was told that they were all with customers and someone would call me back. Again, no return call. Here we are on Friday at 9am calling them AGAIN to get the status of our car which was left with them Monday afternoon. This is the worst customer service I have experienced. Prior to buying the Jeep I dealt with Honda of Westport who's service department is absolutely exceptional and run with the knowledge that their customers are the most important part of their business. To go from that to Garavel and their service department who treats customers as if we're an inconvenience and they're doing us a favor? No thank you. I'm done with Garavel. I will NEVER purchase another car from Garavel and will be taking to social media to make sure their lack of communication, failure to return phone calls and treatment of customers as if they're doing us a favor is outrageous. More
Other Employees Tagged: Dave Swan, TJ
May 31, 2021
Thank you annie and paul for making the buying process so easy. i couldn’t be happier with my new truck. best dealer in norwalk ct! easy. i couldn’t be happier with my new truck. best dealer in norwalk ct! More
Other Employees Tagged: Annie Granchelli
April 18, 2021
Great place to buy a vehicle , everybody was very friendly and helpful, they took the time to go over my new SUV. i would go back again. friendly and helpful, they took the time to go over my new SUV. i would go back again. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Garavel, Annie Granchelli, Charles McElroy , Edison Acevedo, Anthony Ciccone, Ernesto DePiano, Mary Gallagher, Mimi Garavel, Dave Swan