Ronnie Arruda
Ronnie Arruda at Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM

Ronnie Arruda

Salesperson

Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM

42 State Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

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4.9
42 Reviews

Meet Ronald "Diesel" Arruda, one of Colonial's top salesmen-and a legend in his own right. Born and raised in Fairhaven, Ronald earned his nickname "Diesel" the hard way. When he first started as a lot tech, he was sent to New York to pick up a dump truck. Instead of gas, he made the rookie mistake of filling it with diesel fuel-and let's just say, it was a "memorable" learning experience! But from that moment on, Ronald became the go-to guy for everything vehicles, and the rest is history. Fast forward to today, and Ronald is one of our top salespeople, known for his deep knowledge, sharp skills, and down-to-earth approach. Whether you're buying a rugged Jeep, powerful Ram, or stylish Chrysler, "Diesel" will make sure you get the best deal with a side of laughs and great conversation. Come meet Ronald at Colonial, and you'll quickly see why he's one of our most trusted sales experts-plus, you might hear a few diesel stories along the way!

Dealership Experience

5 yrs, 3 mos

Industry Experience

5 yrs, 7 mos

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EV Expert

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4.9

42 Reviews

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42 Reviews of Ronnie Arruda

February 19, 2026

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Saw a truck advertised on Edmunds. com for a very reasonable price,So I called Lacey and made an appointment,I drove 2 hours from Springfield,I test drove the truck and liked it,So we w More

by rjobrien60
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Feb 19, 2026

Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We want to clarify that the advertised price of the truck was honored exactly as listed. There were no additional “hidden” fees added to increase the advertised sale price. The only standard charges discussed were customary documentation and registration-related fees, which are disclosed during the purchase process and are consistent with industry standards. Regarding your trade-in, you were seeking approximately $6,000 for your 1998 GMC Sierra. Based on current market data, age, mileage, and wholesale valuation standards, the vehicle’s market value was significantly lower. While we understand you may have received a different opinion elsewhere, we can only base our appraisal on objective market conditions and what the vehicle would realistically bring at auction or resale. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach terms that worked for both parties. That said, we appreciate you making the trip and wish you the best in finding the right deal for your needs. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact our management team directly.

October 21, 2025

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Ron Arrufa went above and beyond to make my transition into a new vehicle as smooth as possible . Great customer service I highly recommend him . He was very knowledgeable about my new Dodge Durango too More

by Ajstylist98
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September 15, 2025

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Ronnie was my dealer he went above and beyond to get me in my Jeep. More

by sbw920
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Other Employees Tagged: Blake Sangohr

September 15, 2025

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He is truly the best car salesman i’ve ever encountered. He is very personable and will really help you get your money worth when dealing with cars and will make the experience great as well. I highly recom More

by natalia_f91
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September 15, 2025

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Ronnie is a very talented dealer, he is very kind and was extremely helpful to me when I went to purchase a car! I highly recommend him! More

by jennaarruda05
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September 15, 2025

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This dealer has been nothing but great to me so far. Ronnie has gave us stellar costumer service and has made the process quick and easy every time! More

by Jcking319
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Watkins

August 12, 2025

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Outstanding service, personable, took the time make sure everything was perfect with purchase and great follow up More

by chrislac25
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August 11, 2025

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Ronnie went above and beyond in trying to find me a truck. It was a big ask and he found several options for me in my price range. More

by coco772280
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August 04, 2025

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Amazing guy to work with! Very honest! Very helpful, was willing to try everything to help me get my first car. No car yet but he is helping every step of the way!! Go to Joe! More

by Caressa J
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Other Employees Tagged: Joe Zekus, Jordan McNeal

April 01, 2025

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Ronnie was honest and straight forward, it was a pleasure dealing with him, highly recommend him! More

by mponte7607
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