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Palmetto Ford Lincoln

Charleston, SC

3.8
997 Reviews
Palmetto Ford Inc. has been serving the people in Charleston and the surrounding areas since 1969. We are a family owned business with 2 convenient locations on the Auto Mile in West Ashley. This business was built on referrals and our reputation for offering nothing but the finest cars at the best prices. People not only buy their vehicles from us but they come back to have them serviced here as well. We have a large variety of vehicles on our lots that are a great mix of cars, hybrids, trucks, crossovers and SUVs – something for everyone. If we don't have what you are looking for, we will search the region to locate that special vehicle for you. Presently, we have several financing sources from good to not-so-good credit. We also accept trade-ins, so please contact us or stop by and we look forward to getting you in the car of your dreams. We're starting our next 50 years!
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1625 Savannah Hwy

Charleston, SC

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September 02, 2026

Long story short: I do not recommend this dealership and especially do NOT recommend Allen Oltmann. I have a 2015 F-150 that recently broke down with transmission issues (Ford recall 26S28). The truck w More

by Max Hunt
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Allen Oltmann
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Sep 02, 2026 -

Max Hunt responded

Please see the rest of the story below:Once I explain that, the front desk ladies call someone else over to come and help. I tell him that I was there for a recall on a transmission and nothing with a battery and that mine works and was working when I dropped it off. This man goes and speaks with Allen and then comes back to me and informs me that Allen said he tried to contact me "multiple times" about this issue and this charge but that I was not answering/responding. This is a 100% lie and I have the phone records to prove it. I then ask to have the charges taken off and for my old battery to be reinstalled, as I did not approve that charge and will not pay for it. They go to the back and look for the battery but are unable to find it. They then take off the price of the new battery on the bill and my total is now $93 for battery inspection and labor of changing it. After I explain that I did not want/need a new battery, they then take off that charge as well. I do wish I remembered the gentleman's name that helped correct this bill - he was very kind, understanding, and felt like a real human experience. They hand me the keys and I am able to leave. I did not have to sign anything, or show my ID, or anything of the sort to confirm I am me or that I am taking the vehicle. Allen was there and never came to the office where I was to speak about the issue that was caused or even to meet a person he was texting for 6+ weeks. The overall experience was very unprofessional, difficult, long, and stress inducing. This experience has also caused me to sell my truck and purchase another manufacturer. I would not recommend this dealership and would NOT recommend Allen.

September 02, 2026

Jennifer has been fantastic when we have recalls from Ford and other issues that arise for warranty work. I think she is the best service adviser there. More

by Janet345
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Jennifer Pace
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July 30, 2026

Jim Moody addressed a long standing issue with my Explorer and quickly resolved everything. Thank you Jim for your attention with this. More

by Jim
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Jim Moody
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July 15, 2026

Excellent service -- they were fast and truly professional the whole way through. Can't recommend Gray enough! More

by George P
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Gray Eubank
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July 10, 2026

Do not use their service department. The sale of my Maverick was amazing. James was wonderful and my truck has been great since 2022. However, I have taken my truck three times to the More

by shartsough
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Allen Oltmann
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July 02, 2026

Terrible service department. Takes forever to get something done under warranty. as I said before "terrible service!!" More

by r.garbett
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Greg Engert
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Bob Pace
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David Harris
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Jennifer Pace
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Travis Oltmann
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Jim Moody
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Allen Oltmann
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June 23, 2026

Kelvin Ruffin is an outstanding sales person, the best at Palmetto Ford in our opinion. He has assisted us in the purchase or leasing of 5 Ford vehicles!! He is always attentive, friendly and helpful to us! More

by longlkburd
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Kelvin Ruffin
5.0
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June 21, 2026

Awesome sales team, awesome service department. Can’t say enough about everything this dealership has done for me over the years. I don’t go anywhere else for dealership required service and mainte More

by Mark
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Allen Oltmann
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January 24, 2026

I am leaving this review to share a very upsetting and unprofessional experience I had at Palmetto Ford while simply trying to retrieve my personal belongings and license plate. My vehicle has been at More

by haskellmichelle1
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John Mount
December 26, 2025

my wifes car needed service and steven felix our salesman from september was outstanding. he took care of everything for her and even put her in a loaner. i bought my maverick one week after my wifes bronco More

by dcguilbertmercyme
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Bruce Bilsback
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