Blake Menendez
Blake Menendez at Horne Kia

Blake Menendez

Internet Sales Manager

Horne Kia

1465 E Motorplex Loop
Gilbert, AZ 85297

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I’m from California! Came out here with my family a couple years ago. I love to be active but I won’t turn down a nice relaxing day. I’m working my butt off because I’m trying to start a family!

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10 Reviews of Blake Menendez

February 20, 2024

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Alot if help. Respecrful kind would go back to them for a cae again... thanks More

by azsskinbam
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Yes
Apr 13, 2024

Horne Kia responded

We're pleased to know our team at Horne Kia provided helpful, respectful service. Thank you for your review.

November 03, 2023

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I seldom write reviews, and if I do write a review it’s a good one. However, this dealership is a total SCAM. To start, I purchased a used car from this place because I found an ad online for it. It was my f More

by MP
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July 09, 2022

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Will not pay markup! Lost a sale. & maybe a costumer. Again I will not pay markup on any car More

by John
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Yes
Jul 14, 2022

Horne Kia responded

John, Please know that your satisfaction is our top priority here at Horne Kia. We would like to learn more about your recent experience with our Sales Team. Please reach out if you would like to discuss this further. Thank you, Josh Bauman General Manager Horne Kia (480) 725-5220

Jul 14, 2022

John responded

I will not pay markup on any car. Was told I was a friend in the friends & family & still $5000 markup. Bought a Hyundai form Horne no markup. First car I wanted was the blue Kia Soul w/ 1990 miles used car w/ markup & new sorrento w/ markup. Don’t contact me again

August 22, 2021

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BAIT AND SWITCH!! I went in to buy a car I found advertised online for a certain price. They would not sell me the car for that price! Instead, they tried to make me pay about $1400 more because o More

by db
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Aug 24, 2021

Horne Kia responded

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We strive to provide our guests with the best experience possible and would like to learn more about your sales experience. If you would like to share more details of your visit, please reach out to me at your earliest convenience. Best, Josh Bauman General Manager Horne Kia (480) 725-5220

May 11, 2020

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I sent a friend of mine to Blake because he is the best salesman that I have ever spoke with or used in buying a car. I was in need of a car. Blake got back to him immediately and listened to everything More

by Heidi Hill
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March 29, 2020

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I made an attempt to purchase a used car from this dealership after going back it felt like I was stuck in a Seinfeld episode where all sorts of unwanted fees were magically added. The fees magically More

by kirknielsenia
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March 06, 2020

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Worst experience I have ever had with any dealership! Our first salesman David came back with numbers that worked for us, asked for $800 down, I offered to pay $400 right away, and make another $400 defer More

by jonrast
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Other Employees Tagged: Joshua Bauman, Allen McCoy , David

Mar 06, 2020

Horne Kia responded

jonrast, I am deeply disappointed to hear about your recent visit to Horne Kia. Although my staff has assured me they did their best to assist you, it seems we failed you on many levels. However, I am grateful for your feedback and have shared your review with my team to discuss how we can improve for future customer experiences. I also apologize we were not able to help you secure a vehicle that worked for your needs, and wish you the best of luck on your continued search. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any additional assistance. Best, Josh Bauman, General Manager jbauman@hornekia.com (480) 725-5220

Mar 06, 2020

jonrast responded

I appreciate you reaching out to me and admitting that your team failed me on many levels. All I asked was for you guys to fill my gas tank because that was how much gas I used to drive to your dealership twice in rush hour traffic. I would not have even posted a review if you guys had accommodated this reasonable request. I will say that David did his best to assist me, however Allen essentially has no idea what he is doing and Blake needs major improvement with his customer service skills. My best advice for your team would be to not tell customers to drive to your dealership until a deal has actually been made. You could have saved me a lot of time and gas by simply telling me the bank had not agreed to anything yet.

June 22, 2019

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Good selection of cars but too bad they work on commission Nice dealership with good selection. We ended up purchasing a 2019 Forte. Due to some confusion caused by initially looking the car up on my Ban More

by Buck142599
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Other Employees Tagged: Darrell Craig, Liam Read, Tim and Al

Aug 02, 2019

Horne Kia responded

Thanks so much for your review, we appreciate your business! I'm glad we were able to assist you and hope you are loving your new vehicle. See you next time! Best, Josh Bauman, General Manager jbauman@hornekia.com (480) 725-5220

May 30, 2019

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I visited the showroom with the thought of a test drive I had no plans to purchase a car that day, as I just assumed I would need to do a private sale of mine; Matt presented a final offer that far exceeded More

by Horne Kia
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Thomas Kernaghan , Sales Manager Matt was incredibly helpful; Blake helped with electronics

Jun 14, 2019

Horne Kia responded

Thanks for your wonderful review! I am happy to hear you had a great purchasing experience and are loving your new Soul EX! Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can be of any further assistance. Thank you again and take care! Josh Bauman, General Manager jbauman@hornekia.com (480) 725-5220

May 20, 2019

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Worth the wait!? My son & I went to look at cars "for fun". I had done some research, so knew what I wanted to look at. The sales associates were good at listening & More

by Hapy3
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Other Employees Tagged: Kylor Messmer, Wendy Diperna

Jun 07, 2019

Horne Kia responded

Hi Hapy3, Thanks so much for your review! I'm really happy to hear Blake & Kylor were able to assist you with the purchase of your new vehicle! I hope you will reach out to us for any future vehicle needs, be it service or sales. Thanks again for your patronage and congratulations on your new vehicle! Best, Josh Bauman, General Manager jbauman@hornekia.com (480) 725-5220

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