Chris Ashland
Chris Ashland at Ryan Auto Mall

Chris Ashland

GM Finance Manager

Ryan Auto Mall

PO Box 513
Buffalo, MN 55313

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4.6
11 Reviews

Chris Ashland has been part of the automotive industry since 2013 and brings a diverse background and strong customer focus to his role as Business Manager at Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet & Cadillac. Before entering the world of auto finance, Chris worked in automotive accessory installation, served as a CNA in a nursing home, and also gained hospitality experience in the hotel industry, which shaped his attentive, service-driven approach. Chris lives in Otsego, MN with his wife of 11 years, their two sons, and a loyal Doberman. In the warmer months, you'll find him out on the lake boating and fishing or tackling his wife’s latest home project with a smile. He’s also a proud hockey dad who loves cheering on his kids at the rink.

Dealership Experience

10 mos

Industry Experience

13 yrs, 8 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

4.6

11 Reviews

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11 Reviews of Chris Ashland

July 23, 2026

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We were very pleased with our purchase of a Chevy TRAX. The whole sales experience was great. Dylan Alanzo, our sales rep, was helpful, personable, and gave us valuable information and guidance. We recomme More

by cher.lorentz
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Other Employees Tagged: Dylan Alonzo

Jul 23, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Cher! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience purchasing your Chevy TRAX. It’s fantastic to know that Dylan was able to assist you with valuable information and guidance. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again at Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo. Enjoy your new vehicle! Sincerely, The Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo team

July 07, 2026

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Everyone was more than helpful, made you feel welcome, listened to your questions and concerns and everyone was highly knowledgeable!! We absolutely recommend starting here when vehicle shopping!! We prim More

by amanda.britton
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Goodmanson

Jul 07, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Amanda! We at Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo are excited to hear about your positive experience with Scott in Sales and Chris in Finance. It's great to know that our team made you feel welcome and addressed your questions and concerns. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, The Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo team

June 06, 2026

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Ryan Chev and the team made the buying experience enjoyable and fast. A true class act all around. More

by Darin Zumach
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Jun 07, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Thank you, Darin! We appreciate your kind words about your experience at Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo. It's great to hear that our team was able to make the buying process enjoyable and efficient for you. We look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, The Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo team

May 17, 2026

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Scott, Brian, and Chris were fabulous! So patient and kind-and made the lease exchange so easy. They both made me feel heard and at ease!! Thank you!!!! More

by mteach7math
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Goodmanson

May 17, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Scott, Brian, and Chris made your lease exchange experience so positive. At Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo, we strive to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for all our customers. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Sincerely, The Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo team

May 09, 2026

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Scott with Buffalo Ryan Chevrolet was very helpful in finding the right vehicle for me More

by Scott
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Goodmanson

May 10, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Thank you, Scott! We're happy to hear you found the right vehicle with the help of our team at Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, The Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo team

April 23, 2026

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Ryan Chevy has a very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and courteous staff. Made the whole buying experience a pleasure. More

by jrmax17
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Apr 24, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Thank you for the amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that our team at Ryan Auto Mall made your buying experience a pleasure. Your kind words about our professional and courteous staff mean a lot to us. Sincerely, The Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo team

March 30, 2026

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My entire experience was great. They had the vehicle I was looking for and where able to add my accessories the day I purchased. Chad and Chris where great to work with and made t More

by Brian
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Other Employees Tagged: Chad Robertson

Mar 31, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Thank you, Brian! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience at Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo was great. It’s fantastic that we had the vehicle you were looking for and that Chad and Chris were able to assist you with adding your accessories. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, The Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo team

February 26, 2026

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Chad in sales was great! He was patient and very helpful with the purchase of my BMW! The staff was extremely nice as well More

by kayla
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Steinmetz, Ryan Mickelson , Chad Robertson

Feb 27, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Kayla! We're thrilled to hear that Chad provided you with great service during your BMW purchase at Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo. Our team strives to be patient and helpful, and it's fantastic to know that you felt well taken care of. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, The Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo team

January 17, 2026

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Craig was easy to work with, confident and knowledgeable, not pushy, great salesman! Craig made it a fun experience to buy a car! I still think when someone gets a sale, there should be be a bell or music More

by kimdcolebank
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Other Employees Tagged: Craig Clement

Jan 18, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Kim! We're glad to hear that you had a fun experience buying a car with Craig at Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo. It's great to know that his confidence and knowledge made a positive impression. We appreciate your feedback about celebrating successes, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Craig. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit! Sincerely, The Ryan Auto Mall Chevrolet of Buffalo team

Jan 19, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

Hello, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Ryan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Buffalo. If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day.

January 09, 2026

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Sold me a malfunctioning vehicle without disclosing faults. Left me stranded not even 30miles later. Dealership new of the issue wrong with the vehicle and refused to fix it before selling the car and More

by Ab
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Kamin

Jan 09, 2026

Ryan Auto Mall responded

We take concerns like this very seriously and feel it’s important to clarify the facts for anyone reading this review. At the time of sale, the vehicle had no known mechanical issues, no active warning lights, and no diagnostic trouble codes present. There was no indication of a malfunction prior to delivery, and we did not clear any codes or withhold known information in order to complete the sale. The issue referenced occurred approximately 30 miles after delivery and was not present during inspection, test drive, or at the time the vehicle left our dealership. Regarding condition, the vehicle was fully detailed prior to delivery, and no concerns were raised by the customer at the time of pickup. Had any cosmetic or cleanliness issues been mentioned, we would have addressed them immediately. Although this vehicle was sold as-is, we still worked with the customer once the issue arose. Because the customer was not local and preferred to use their own repair facility, we agreed to that request and reimbursed them $1,500 toward the repair—despite having no obligation to do so. We stand behind our inspection process and our commitment to treating customers fairly. We regret that this situation occurred, but we strongly disagree with the claim that the issue was known or intentionally concealed. Our goal is always transparency and doing the right thing when unexpected issues arise. If the customer has any remaining concerns, we encourage them to contact us directly so we can continue the conversation.

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