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Bruce Tell
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106 Reviews
Bruce Wayne Tell proudly serves as a sales representative at Joe Machens Volkswagen in Columbia Missouri. Bruce has always been fascinated with cars and with helping people. He brings a wealth of product knowledge and an ease of helping people through the auto buying process. Bruce has a great sense of humor that is relatable to young auto customers and mature car buyers. Bruce is knowledgeable of both new and used car inventory at Machens, but is also willing to search beyond their inventory to find what his customers want and need. Bruce's genuine rapport and care for people make him able to hit the ground running for his customers. This attitude leaves his clients with comfort through their overall buying experience. Bruce was born in Sacramento, California, and went to college in Tallahassee, Florida. He has been happily Married since 2017, and his hobbies include fishing, sports, and watching any car show.
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6 yrs, 8 mos
Industry Experience
6 yrs, 8 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Volkswagen Certified
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106 Reviews of Bruce Tell
October 05, 2018
New bug Great salesman as I decided what to do about my lease. Decided to buy a new Beatle while still available. Really like Bruce. Not at all impressed by Great salesman as I decided what to do about my lease. Decided to buy a new Beatle while still available. Really like Bruce. Not at all impressed by sales manager. Rest of staff great, too. More
by STILLNOREGRETS
Verified CustomerOther Employees Tagged: Barry Bowman, Amanda Shaw
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October 02, 2018
Nice experience We were there on a Saturday looking and spoke with Bruce Wayne Tell and what a very nice gentlemen. He was very informative and patient with us. All a We were there on a Saturday looking and spoke with Bruce Wayne Tell and what a very nice gentlemen. He was very informative and patient with us. All and all it was a good experience except for our wait to close was quite long (1 1/2) they were understaffed. Also our finance man was very professional. So Thanks again Bruce Wayne... More
by BRT.CYNDI
September 05, 2018
Good experience buying a new VW Nice, clean, newer dealership with friendly people and fair prices. Bruce Tell was my salesperson, and he was knowledgeable and responsive. I've bough Nice, clean, newer dealership with friendly people and fair prices. Bruce Tell was my salesperson, and he was knowledgeable and responsive. I've bought more than a dozen cars over the years and this was one of the smoothest. More
by markc
August 30, 2018
Joe Machens Voltswagon Columbia MO. Bruce Tell was very knowledgeable, about the new car we bought,and made the experience really awesome! Anthony in finance really worked hard to get Bruce Tell was very knowledgeable, about the new car we bought,and made the experience really awesome! Anthony in finance really worked hard to get us what we wanted , and are payments where we said we wanted them to be. The overall I give it a 10 and 2 thumbs up !!!!Awesome job jobs guys ! Thank you Douglas Williams is. More
by Douglas Williams 59
Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Heaper
July 29, 2018
Outstanding service Everyone was helpful and friendly. Service was completed very timely and they explained everything. Very satisfied with everything from sales, finance Everyone was helpful and friendly. Service was completed very timely and they explained everything. Very satisfied with everything from sales, finance, to service. Outstanding dealership. More
by DODICKFAM
Other Employees Tagged: Shawn Williams
July 18, 2018
Pretty at ease experience We had to special order. The process was easy with no upfront commitment. Upon delivery, the trade and buy process wasn’t overly complicated. I believ We had to special order. The process was easy with no upfront commitment. Upon delivery, the trade and buy process wasn’t overly complicated. I believe we both walked away giving and taking a little more than wanted so I cannot complain. In today’s world it is important for dealerships to realize that consumers come in with knowledge for a fair sale and trade value. Once we established that we came close to the numbers for a fair deal. More
by sd0ab
Other Employees Tagged: Barry Bowman
July 04, 2018
Horrible service My sister went in on friday (6/15/18) to get approved on the car she was going to get. I wouldnt be intown untill 6/20/18 to co-sign on the paper work My sister went in on friday (6/15/18) to get approved on the car she was going to get. I wouldnt be intown untill 6/20/18 to co-sign on the paper work. They knew we would there at 3-3:30pm on Wednesday 6/20/18 to finish the paperwork. That had all day to get the paperwork done and printed out and ready for us to sign and leave. We showed up at 3:15pm and Bruce was helping another costumer. After 20 minutes he was done with the other customer. Bruce told my sister that they had to finish printing out the paperwork an we can then sign and get the car after it was done being detailed. So we sat, 1 hour later still waiting to sign. They came up to us and said the paperwork was almost done and the car was next to be detailed. So we waited again. 2 hours have went by and the paperwork was not done, and the car was still being detailed. Me as the co-signer had a baby 1 month ago an it was getting time for me to pump. With swollen and full boobs I've had enough, I live 1hour an 30 minutes away. There was a storm coming and I wanted to leave before it hit. When the rain started coming down I had to run outside and roll my Windows up. In doing so I passed Bruce and the Financial guys in the office goofing off and laughing. After waiting 2 hours and 30 minutes I left to go home cause I had to pump. 25 minutes after I left I got a text from my sister saying they were ready to sign an if I could come back. I said no an they could have come one come up to my work for me to sign. I've waited almost 2 weeks for some one to call me and tell me a day they would head my way. (I dont come to columbia alot) my sister contacted Bruce asking why no one has been sent yet for me to sign. Bruce said and I quote "I can't find her number, we've lost it" which was a stupid answer cause I did my credit check for them online that had my number on it. And my number was on the paperwork. So clearly NOBODY looked for it. On Monday 7/2/18 someone was sent. I can't remember the lady's name. She was an older lady, maybe in her 30's-40's she said that her and her friends passed throw or lived in Vandalia MO. She had blonde hair. She was nice and answered all the questions that I had. Anyways, I will NEVER be getting another car from Joe Machens Volkswagen, and WILL be telling everyone about their horrible service and the way the sales workers treat their customers. I could have gone over to Joe Machens Toyota and signed and have gotten a vehicle much faster than Volkswagen. I would give Volkswagen 0 stars if I could. More
by SLJENNINGS9324
June 30, 2018
Fantastic customer service and professionalism I was able to walk away with the vehicle I wanted in the price range I wanted without being pressured to immediately make the deal. I was able to walk away with the vehicle I wanted in the price range I wanted without being pressured to immediately make the deal. More
by WILLIAMS3063
June 27, 2018
Show Me The Deal I was able to get my deal totally online with a brief visit to finance when I picked up my new ride! Bruce Tell was great and went with my ideas! I I was able to get my deal totally online with a brief visit to finance when I picked up my new ride! Bruce Tell was great and went with my ideas! I actually got KBB price for my trade! More
by Bigrider
Other Employees Tagged: Amanda Shaw
June 26, 2018
It was awesome very nice people all working on your behalf It was a great experience. Bruce was very pleasant and worked very hard to get us a good deal on what we wanted. Usually they pick a car for you this It was a great experience. Bruce was very pleasant and worked very hard to get us a good deal on what we wanted. Usually they pick a car for you this time I got to pick what I wanted and me and my husband were very happy. Thank you Bruce for every thing. More
by Ethel2018
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