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Don's Ford

Utica, NY

4.6
274 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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January 02, 2025

For over 20 years I have been buying and servicing vehicles at Dons Ford and would highly recommend them to anyone . More

by BERNIE A
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Billy Melendez
5.0
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John Mazza
5.0
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Jan 02, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Bernie, Thank you for your loyalty and recommendation! We're honored to have been your choice at Don's Ford for over 20 years. Looking forward to many more years of serving you!

January 01, 2025

The Service Desk is knowledgeable and friendly . That makes for a better service experience overall. More

by abertrand0
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John Mazza
5.0
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Jan 02, 2025 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad to hear our team at Don's Ford made your experience a positive one. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

December 22, 2024

Pick-up and delivery services provided by Service Center 100% Satisfaction from start to finish of transaction. More

by ishjn
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Chris Vella
5.0
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John Mazza
5.0
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Other Employees : Pick-up and delivery techs.
Dec 23, 2024 -

Don's Ford responded

That's what we love to hear! Thank you for leaving such positive feedback. We look forward to your next visit to Don's Ford!

December 22, 2024

The day I was there more than 4 people and myself for some reason needed 1 extra service on their vehicle. Very suspicious, my car was done in one hour but they failed to tell me and had me wait 3 hours More

by ALEX1887
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Mathew Hearn
Dec 23, 2024 -

Don's Ford responded

Hi Alex, It's concerning to hear about your experience with the additional service and communication issues during your visit. We strive for transparency and efficiency, so it's disappointing that we fell short this time. Please reach out if you'd like to discuss further or need any assistance moving forward. Thank you, Billy Melendez Service Manager bmelendez@carbonecars.com

December 21, 2024

Friendly, efficient and customer centered. The team goes above and beyond to take care of customers who are in a pinch. More

by R.M.CAMPBELL080
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Chris Vella
5.0
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John Mazza
5.0
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Other Employees : Matthew Hearn
Dec 23, 2024 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you very much! We're glad to know we met your expectation during your last visit and look forward to serving you again at Don's Ford!

December 20, 2024

Dealership was good. But waiting two and half weeks for warranty repairs is a lot. We had already had issues with this part and had to leave my vehicle in Tennessee for t More

by TAMMYWEISEDMONDS
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Chris Vella
4.0
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John Mazza
4.0
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Dec 20, 2024 -

Don's Ford responded

Hi Tammy, We understand how frustrating it can be to deal with repair delays and the inconvenience of being without your vehicle. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. The Don's Ford team will strive to improve our service in this area. If there's anything further we can do, please let us know! We'd love the opportunity to earn five stars next time!

December 18, 2024

It took 7 days to get my car returned and I never received one call on the status. I called a couple of times and received minimal information. I have cancer which has spread to the bones affecting b More

by ACEOFROME
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John Mazza
2.0
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Dec 18, 2024 -

Don's Ford responded

Hello, I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience and the lack of communication regarding your car's status. I understand how important it is for you to have reliable transportation, especially given your circumstances. Please reach out so we can address this situation promptly and ensure you're taken care of moving forward. Thank you, Billy Melendez Service Manager bmelendez@carbonecars.com

December 16, 2024

Jim Marino is a great salesmen. I and my family have purchased numerous vehicles from Jim over the years. He is always a pleasure to work with, no pressure and honest. More

by CMANNINO
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James Marino
5.0
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Andrew Street
5.0
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Dec 16, 2024 -

Don's Ford responded

Thank you for your continued trust in Jim and the team at Don's Ford! We're happy to hear that he's consistently provided a no-pressure and honest experience. Looking forward to assisting with any future vehicle needs!

December 14, 2024

Very poor communication about service on my vehicle. Sometimes I couldn't get through and had to leave messages. When I wouldn't receive a response, I would have to drive to the dealership only to hear More

by JIMMORGAN13
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Chris Vella
1.0
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John Mazza
1.0
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Dec 17, 2024 -

Don's Ford responded

Jim, I apologize for the lack of communication and inconvenience you experienced. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and I'd like to address this issue personally. Please reach out when convenient so we can make things right. Thank you, Billy Melendez Service Manager bmelendez@carbonecars.com

December 13, 2024

Scott and the staff made purchasing this vehicle a great experience. We found the vehicle we wanted at a very fair price. I would definitely recommend and look forward to being a returning customer. More

by SCOTTI215
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Scott Risucci
5.0
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Andrew Street
5.0
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Dec 16, 2024 -

Don's Ford responded

We're glad to hear that Scott and the team at Don's Ford made your vehicle purchase a great experience! Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Enjoy your new ride!

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