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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
June 19, 2023
My experience was a bit too much of the stereotype. Car was to be detailed for pickup but wasn’t thoroughly cleaned, including an odor that returned and is embarrassing. Engine light came on after two Car was to be detailed for pickup but wasn’t thoroughly cleaned, including an odor that returned and is embarrassing. Engine light came on after two days of ownership. The vehicle spent at least 20 of the 30 days of warranty coverage (used - 30 day power train warranty) with the dealer as they tried to resolve the CEL issue - emissions - by using additives and driving the vehicle. Ultimately - to their credit - they replaced the catalytic converters to resolve it. The vehicle had open recalls that they said they would take care of at least twice, yet by the time of final delivery they had not and said I could make an appointment to have them completed. More
by jeffersonmueller
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June 10, 2023
Near nonexistent communication. Had to constantly contact the dealer to figure out what was going on with the car deal. Though it was some of the same issue with my bank, dealership Had to constantly contact the dealer to figure out what was going on with the car deal. Though it was some of the same issue with my bank, dealership communication could be better. More
by corb1126
Other Employees Tagged: Caleb White pleasant to work with. Communicated effectively.
May 19, 2023
Excellent service. Bruce went the extra mile from the time I was just looking to the time I made the purchase. He continued to be of immense help afterwards when I call Bruce went the extra mile from the time I was just looking to the time I made the purchase. He continued to be of immense help afterwards when I called with urgent questions. More
by markap0
Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Stamose, Charlie Nevels, Leo Terzopoulos , Larry Cain, Anthony Heaper
March 24, 2023
Great communication and so easy to work with. Would definitely buy from again. Car I purchased was exactly as described. Drive almost four hours to purchase. Would definitely buy from again. Car I purchased was exactly as described. Drive almost four hours to purchase. More
by monty1098
Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Heaper
March 19, 2023
Picked up a good deal (considering the craziness of the used car market). Caleb Saldana was easy to work with, very welcoming with none of the pressure you might get at other dealerships. used car market). Caleb Saldana was easy to work with, very welcoming with none of the pressure you might get at other dealerships. More
by JesseP
Other Employees Tagged: Caleb White , Caleb Saldana
March 18, 2023
Great experience as always! Super fast in and out and even brought up the perfect vehicle from Arkansas! Super fast in and out and even brought up the perfect vehicle from Arkansas! More
by bknox5
Other Employees Tagged: Damarkus Cain, Leo Terzopoulos, Caleb White , Jeremy Bealmer, Manny Garcia, Cody Johnson, Tristen Johnson, Caleb Saldana, Patrick Stege
January 25, 2023
Bruce did such a wonderful job of helping us find the perfect car for my daughter. perfect car for my daughter. More
by stepped.paeans-0c
Other Employees Tagged: Amanda Shaw , Julia Totton
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