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Don's Ford

Utica, NY

4.6
275 Reviews
Here in the greater Utica, NY area, there are any number of places to shop for a car. That said, you could shop at every store from Ilion, Herkimer to Whitesboro and still not find a dealer as eager to earn your business as we are here at Don's Ford. Known locally as Don's Superstore, or just Don's to our friends, we've been doing business with folks from all corners of New York for quite some time now, and we've always taken great pride in our customer service. Whether you're shopping for the latest Ford models near Rome, NY or you just want a great deal on a used car near New Hartford, NY, our team here at Don's Ford will gladly work with you to help you find the car, truck, or SUV of your dreams.
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5712 Horatio St

Utica, NY

13502

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April 15, 2025

I've switched dealers for my maintenance to Dons Ford because of how quick and friendly the staff is. I decided to trade in my current vehicle for a new Ford and of course I went to Dons Ford! Josh was m More

by STEPHHARDY_11
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John Mazza
5.0
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Other Employees : Josh Bezio-Schreurs
Apr 16, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Steph, we're delighted to hear that Josh and the team at Don's Ford made your experience seamless! Thank you for choosing us for both maintenance and your new vehicle purchase. Enjoy driving your new Ford!

April 14, 2025

In the past year I have bought 2 vehicles and 3 service contracts from Don’s. My previous loyalty and confidence in Don’s is gone. I hope Don’s disregard for customer safety doesn’t or hasn’t gotten anyb More

by MATTGROSS
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Mike Cardello
1.0
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Scott Risucci
1.0
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James Marino
1.0
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Andrew Street
1.0
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Matt Potasiewicz
1.0
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Billy Melendez
1.0
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Chris Vella
1.0
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John Mazza
1.0
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Jo Marie Ferrucci
1.0
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Apr 17, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Matt, We take safety very seriously, and it's troubling to hear about these issues with your vehicle. I would like to discuss this matter further and see how we can address it appropriately. Please reach out at your earliest convenience so that we can work towards a possible resolution together. Thank you, Billy Melendez - Service Manager - bmelendez@carbonecars.com

May 02, 2025 -

MATTGROSS responded

I sent 3 emails and left one phone message. I waited a week. Don's never replied. We found other problems besides those listed.

April 14, 2025

Very friendly and courteous. Mike and Valon gave us great service. Would recommend to others. More

by LOVEHORSES61
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Chris Vella
4.0
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Other Employees : Michael Concellia 5 Stars and Valon super
Apr 14, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for the positive review! Come see the Don's Ford team again soon!

April 13, 2025

Went out of their Way to help obtain a safe reliable vehicle.for me to drive.. More

by DEGNIJC
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Chris Vella
5.0
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John Mazza
5.0
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Apr 14, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure assisting you!

April 13, 2025

Cold environment. Staff not personable. Uncomfortable experience. Wouldn't recommend. A salesman told me he doesnt like his job, he works 60 hrs a week and doesn't get More

by BEEPSTEW1971
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Never got his name
Apr 15, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's disappointing to hear about the unprofessional behavior and uncomfortable environment during your visit, as this is not what we strive for. We appreciate your feedback and will address these concerns internally to improve our service quality. If you'd like to discuss this further or have any other questions, please feel free to reach out. Allen Hutchings - Assistant General Manager - ahutchings@carbonecars.com

April 11, 2025

Scheduled apt for 12:30 ,for an inspection I got there 10 minutes early when i arrived i was informed that an mechanic had called in sick and my wait was an Hour and a half , i had no choice to wait , The More

by kms
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Chris Vella
4.0
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John Mazza
4.0
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Apr 11, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected delay at Don's Ford and appreciate your patience during this time. Your suggestion is valuable, and we'll work on improving our communication to better serve our customers in the future.

April 07, 2025

Our experience at Don's Ford was an absolute great experience.from start to finish we were treated wonderful by all of the staff especially Joshua and Patrick as well as the guys in the service dept. More

by ARODRIGUEZ9498
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Yes
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Joshua and Patrick
Apr 08, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Don's Ford! We're delighted to hear that Joshua, Patrick, and the service team made such a great impression. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

April 04, 2025

Jim Marino is fantastic bought my last three vehicles from him, between jim, Allen ,and Andrew, I couldn’t ask for a better sales team to get me the truck that I wanted at the price that I could afford p More

by AMMEDIA3
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James Marino
5.0
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Andrew Street
5.0
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Apr 07, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

We're delighted to hear that Jim, Allen, and Andrew have consistently provided you with excellent service at Don's Ford. It's great to know our team helped you find the perfect truck within your budget. Thank you for being a loyal customer!

April 02, 2025

The service on my vehicle was poor. The explanation of my service was poor and even meeting with the head of service was meaningless. I feel as though I was lied too by everyone involve More

by KIMANDJIM2011
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No
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Billy Melendez
1.0
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Apr 03, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

It's disheartening to hear about your recent experience, especially after 30 years of loyalty. We strive for transparency and quality service. I would like the opportunity to address these issues directly with you and work towards a possible resolution. Please feel free to reach out at your convenience. Thank you, Michael Rich - General Manager - michaelrich@lithia.com

March 29, 2025

They over charged me for the work done. Performed work i did not request. Startd to work on a recall i was not aware of and I waitedalmost three hours and it didn't work( software issue on More

by FBLOCKST
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Matt
Apr 01, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Hello, I apologize for any inconvenience caused. We strive to provide transparent pricing and efficient service, so it's disappointing to hear about the issues with your visit. Please feel free to reach out directly if you'd like us to address these concerns further or assist in resolving the recall issue. Thank you, Billy Melendez - Service Manager - bmelendez@carbonecars.com

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