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Joe Machens Volkswagen

Columbia, MO

4.3
2,143 Reviews
Joe Machens Volkswagen is proud to serve Columbia Volkswagen shoppers as well as those in all of Missouri with an extensive selection of new Volkswagen vehicles, pre-owned vehicles, excellent Volkswagen service and much more. On our site you will find information regarding financing options, quick quotes for new Volkswagen vehicles, our current specials and much more.
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1200 Vandiver Dr

Columbia, MO

65202

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January 25, 2026

Good Everything was good enough, took a bit for the parts to come in, expensive More

by ldhudd
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Micah Killion
5.0
This rating includes all reviews, with more weight given to recent reviews.
Other Employees : Micah Killion
Jan 25, 2026 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

Thank you! It has been a pleasure serving you. Thank you again for choosing Joe Machens Volkswagen. We look forward to having you as one of our valued customers for many more years to come! GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

January 23, 2026

The service technicians don’t take pride in their work and try to get things done as fast as possible with no concern for your vehicle. The past three times I’ve been there to get tires put on they have d More

by gworley
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Micah Killion
1.0
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Amanda Shaw
3.0
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Jan 27, 2026 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

Providing a positive experience is our top priority, so we're disappointed to hear this. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, and if you'd be willing to give us some more details, please send us a message with your contact information so that we can reach out. We would love the opportunity to touch base with you and address your concerns once we've been able to get the whole story. GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

January 22, 2026

We were in the market for a work car for my husband. We decided on a 2022 Volkswagen Passat. We purchased a warranty because we have always been warranty people. Within the 1st month the oil light came More

by luvmy3brats91
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Stephen Stamose
5.0
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Micah Killion
5.0
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Caleb White
5.0
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Amanda Shaw
5.0
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Robert Downing
5.0
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Other Employees : Jeremy
Jan 22, 2026 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

Thank you! It has been a pleasure serving you. Quality customer service is always our number one priority, and we're happy to hear that we met your expectations. Thank you again for choosing Joe Machens Volkswagen. We look forward to having you as one of our valued customers for many more years to come! GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

January 19, 2026

We came in for a recall fix for the engine cover, but a few weeks earlier we noticed oil on our driveway. The underside of the car had oil covering the plastic skid plate. As we arrived at Machens for our More

by mass7114
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Micah Killion
5.0
This rating includes all reviews, with more weight given to recent reviews.
Other Employees : Micah Killion
Jan 19, 2026 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

Thank you for the kind words for our service department! We look forward to sharing your compliments with them. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can be of further assistance. GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

January 19, 2026

Went in for an oil change. I was in and out in 15mins. They also fixed my tire for no extra cost. Asked him some questions that I had. He was very honest about some parts that More

by RSTROUD1
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Stephen Stamose
5.0
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Micah Killion
5.0
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Caleb White
5.0
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Barrett Knox
5.0
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Alan Nichols
5.0
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Amanda Shaw
5.0
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Other Employees : Roney stroud
Jan 19, 2026 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

Thank you so much for your excellent review! We are so glad that we had the opportunity to work with you, and we are thrilled that you found your experience with us here at Joe Machens Volkswagen to be a positive one. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

December 13, 2025

Extremely frustrating experience. My vehicle has been at the dealership for over a week with no clear ETA. After several days with no updates, I had to call multiple times only to rec More

by Dmcx35
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Workmanship
Service Time
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Micah Killion
1.0
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Dec 17, 2025 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

Providing a positive experience is our top priority, so we're disappointed to hear that your visit didn't measure up. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, and if you'd be willing to give us some more details, please send us a message with your contact information so that we can reach out. We're sorry your visit didn't go as planned and would love the opportunity to touch base with you and address your concerns once we've been able to get the whole story. GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

October 13, 2025

Jade she was ok to begin with but as soon as the sale was completed became very hateful. There was a warranty issue as the car is older. We found out after the purchase there was no extended warranty covera More

by Bjkuhn1971
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No
Employees Worked With
Barrett Knox
2.0
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Jade Whitehead
1.0
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Other Employees : Randall Price
Oct 14, 2025 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

We're sorry that you didn't have a completely satisfying visit. Would it be possible to have someone from our management team reach out to you directly to discuss? We'd love the opportunity to address any issues with our team here. Thank you for your time, and hopefully, we can get to the bottom of this. GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

October 07, 2025

Car was purchased remotely and after all was said and done I received the car with no air conditioning. Had to go straight to the local shop. More

by dlambertz
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Purchase Time
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Randall Price
Oct 11, 2025 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

Thank you for this feedback. We're very sorry to see that you didn't have the best experience at our dealership. Would you mind sending us a message with your contact information so we can learn more about your visit and address your concerns? While we're disappointed to learn that we didn't meet your expectations, we'd love to try to turn things around and make sure the same thing doesn't continue to happen. GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

September 30, 2025

David was great to work with. We would recommend him to anyone buying a new vehicle. More

by Rmiller
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
David Arnold
5.0
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Sep 30, 2025 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

We are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We sincerely value your business and look forward to your next visit. GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

September 28, 2025

Good car, but the people did not want me to read the paperwork. Kinda annoying More

by njsimpson99
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
David Arnold
3.0
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Sep 28, 2025 -

Joe Machens Volkswagen responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. If you would like to further discuss your visit, feel free to contact us at your convenience. GSM - Jeremy Lester jlester@machens.com

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