Rik Shorten
Rik Shorten at Toyota of Kent

Rik Shorten

Salesperson

Toyota of Kent

1111 W. Main St.
Kent, OH 44240

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5.0
6 Reviews

Canadian Native, by way of Los Angeles! My background includes work in entertainment, technical sales, training, content development and marketing. Love of both winter sports and a surf junky.

Dealership Experience

6 mos

Industry Experience

7 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

French French

5.0

6 Reviews

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6 Reviews of Rik Shorten

August 27, 2025

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Been a customer at the kent location for over 15 years. Always a positive experience. Everyone is very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful More

by jeannefenton66
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July 30, 2025

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Rik was great to work with. Very knowledgeable, very kind. Highly recommend Rik and TOK More

by robertjlay
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Other Employees Tagged: Andria Allgood, Matt Ingersoll

Jul 31, 2025

Toyota of Kent responded

Hello Robertjlay, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! We're pleased to hear that Rik took great care of you. Thank you for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!

June 30, 2025

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I had a really great experience with Toyota of Kent. Rik was really understanding and kind. I would definitely come here again and I will definitely recommend it. More

by ruthvolleyball8223
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Jul 02, 2025

Toyota of Kent responded

Ruthvolleyball8223, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! We're glad to hear that Rik took great care of you. Thank you for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!

June 07, 2025

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Rik Shorten is an excellent sales consultant and an even better person. Met him today, test drove a Highlander, closed the deal, and drove the new vehicle home in an afternoon. He listened to my concerns, a More

by brob
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Jun 10, 2025

Toyota of Kent responded

Hi Brob, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Toyota of Kent. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We're delighted to hear that Rik took top-notch care of you. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a stellar day!!

April 24, 2025

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Absolutely one of the best experiences I’ve had working with a dealership. I had the opportunity to work with Ryan Dodge and team who worked above and beyond to get me in a brand new Tundra at an extremel More

by Michael G
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Apr 25, 2025

Toyota of Kent responded

Michael G, thank you very much for the fantasic review! We're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! I'm delighted to hear that Ryan Dodge and the rest of the TOK team took wonderful care you. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help! Have a great weekend.

April 08, 2025

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I bought a used camry 2024 and traded on my 2009 Rav 4. My dealer was Rik Shorten. It was a wonderful experience. I had not planned on buying a car, and felt no pressure to do so. When I decided to buy a More

by lm-pace
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Other Employees Tagged: Ashley Williams

Apr 11, 2025

Toyota of Kent responded

Lm-pace, thanks for your praise and kind comments about Rik and your experience here at Toyota of Kent! We will be sure to pass them along. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help! We hope you enjoy the rest of your week!

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