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Herman Cook Volkswagen

Encinitas, CA

4.8
107 Reviews
As a family operated and community minded business Herman Cook Volkswagen is dedicated to building customer loyalty through personal integrity and customer satisfaction. Please take the opportunity to come in and see for yourself why for comfortable and personal service the best is not always the biggest. Nationally recognized as the Dealership of the Year by the American International Automobile Dealer Association as well as being an AAA Approved Service Facility for over 20 years Herman Cook Volkswagen is extremely proud of its nationally renowned reputation in customer satisfaction.
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1435 Encinitas Blvd.

Encinitas, CA

92024

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February 24, 2026

Ricardo Sanchez is the best. I will only work with him. Polite, fair and honest. More

by Nancey.larkin
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Feb 24, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for the 5-star rating and for choosing us to service your Passat. We’re glad you found the experience courteous and straightforward. Please let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help with.

February 24, 2026

I found the dealership helpful, friendly, honest and fair. I will absolutely go to again. More

by Jen c
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Eric Axford
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Feb 24, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

We appreciate you noting how helpful, friendly, and fair our team was during your Volkswagen service. Eric is pleased to hear you received honest care. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

February 23, 2026

Very knowledgeable, good service and expertise. I feel they have my best interests in mind. More

by JMAHL
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Alan and Eric
Feb 23, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

It’s wonderful to know our team’s expertise and attentive service on your Volkswagen Touareg gave you confidence. Thank you for trusting us with your vehicle’s care. We look forward to helping you again.

February 21, 2026

The Staff is always friendly and get my car in and out quickly! They are helpful in offering coupon discounts whenever they can. More

by SUSTEIN
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Feb 23, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for your 5-star review of our Volkswagen service. We’re pleased our staff provided friendly, efficient maintenance for your Tiguan and helped you make the most of available coupons. We look forward to assisting you again.

February 20, 2026

Our experience with Cook VW first started with a new vehicle purchase over six years ago. We began taking that new VW and our older VW in for all regular services and repairs. We could not be happier wi More

by jofeve1114
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Eric Axford
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Other Employees : Alan Joslin
Feb 23, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for trusting us with your Volkswagen over the past six years. We’re glad our personal approach and service have kept your vehicles running smoothly. We look forward to caring for you for many years to come!

February 19, 2026

I was looking for a bigger car and my kids both have VWs. I test drove the Tiguan with Annie. She showed me everything in the car and I let her know I was shopping. I looked at 2 other different makes an More

by jcorrao0
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Annie MacPherson
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Feb 19, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

We appreciate you sharing this great feedback. It’s wonderful Annie guided you through the Tiguan’s features, honored your budget, and kept things moving so your husband didn’t have to wait. We look forward to welcoming your daughter when she’s ready for her next visit.

February 17, 2026

I made an appointment online with Annie and let her know I was only there to do a test drive at that time. I am looking for an SUV, as my convertible doesn't house baby car seats. Anyways, I'm in the early More

by carmen
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Annie MacPherson
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Feb 17, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for meeting with Annie for your test drive. We’re glad she could walk you through the different Volkswagen SUV options without any pressure. Whenever you’re ready, we’re here to help with your next steps.

February 14, 2026

Ricardo always makes me feel like a friend and valued client! My car was done earlier than estimated and the cost was as quoted. It would be nice if the lobby had an upgrade. It's not comfortable to w More

by dana26
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Ricardo Sanchez
Feb 14, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for noting how welcomed you felt and that your Volkswagen New Beetle was serviced ahead of schedule and at the quoted cost. We apologize for the comfort level of the lobby seating and the single-use water bottles. Your feedback on the waiting area and refreshments will be shared with our management team for improvement.

February 14, 2026

Herman Cook VW Service performed an oil change and a noise diagnosis on my 2020 GTI. Excellent service: fast, with very good communication. Highly recommended! More

by jdavidvance
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Eric Axford
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Feb 14, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re glad the oil change and noise diagnosis on your Volkswagen GTI were handled quickly with clear updates. Your recommendation means a lot and we look forward to assisting you again.

February 13, 2026

Always feel welcome and very efficient. Family owned dealership and they treat you like a person not a number. More

by LEAPANNIE
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Eric Axford
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Other Employees : Alan
Feb 13, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for the five-star rating. We’re so pleased our family-owned team made you feel welcomed and kept your Volkswagen Passat service running smoothly. Eric and the crew appreciate you choosing us and look forward to serving you again.

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