Chris Pressley
Chris Pressley at Salinas Honda Gastonia

Chris Pressley

Finance Manager

Salinas Honda Gastonia

2830 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28056

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4.8
118 Reviews

Chris is originally from Gastonia and currently lives in Charlotte, NC. He has been in the automotive industry for over 17 years and has been a part of our team since 1998 starting in sales and is currently our F&I Manager. Chris's favorite part of his job is getting to meet a variety of new people everyday. He has been married for seven years and has a teenage son. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

Dealership Experience

28 yrs, 1 mo

4.8

118 Reviews

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118 Reviews of Chris Pressley

February 28, 2026

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Salesman, Eddie Jarvis, was very nice and informative and made the sale go very smoothly. The dealership was clean and inviting. Mark Stewart. More

by markstewart
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Other Employees Tagged: Eddie Jarvis

Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you for the great review, Mark! We're so glad to hear that Eddie made your experience smooth and informative. Eddie is a valued part of our team, and we’re proud to have him helping our customers every day. We’re also happy Chris was able to assist you on the finance side to complete the process. It’s great to know you found our dealership clean and inviting as well. We truly appreciate your business and hope you enjoy your new vehicle!

February 27, 2026

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Great overall experience! Sales was willing to work a price we could agree upon and the actual purchase process was quicker than the norm! More

by blake.manhart
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Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you for the great review, Blake! We’re happy to hear you had a great overall experience and that our team was willing to work with you to find a price that made sense. It’s also great to know the purchase process was quicker than expected. We truly appreciate your business and hope you enjoy your new vehicle!

February 17, 2026

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The entire staff was phenomenal! Lamont’s customer service was exceptional. He made the whole experience easy and stress-free. I love my Honda CRV! More

by Carla.lynne1
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Other Employees Tagged: Lamont Stevenson, Luke Sizemore

Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you for the fantastic review, Carla! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with our team was phenomenal and that Lamont provided exceptional customer service. He’s a valued part of our team, and we’re proud to have him helping create easy and stress-free experiences for our customers. We’re also glad Chris and Luke were able to assist along the way. Congratulations on your new Honda CR-V—we hope you absolutely love it! 🚗

February 12, 2026

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My experience with Dennis was amazing! I felt well taken care of. He helped figure out my best solution and was able to get me in my new car and out the door in less than 24 hours. I will More

by odie1ham
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Other Employees Tagged: Dennis Smith

Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear Dennis took great care of you and helped find the best solution to get you into your new vehicle so quickly. Dennis is known for going the extra mile to make sure his customers feel supported throughout the entire process, and it’s great to hear that reflected in your experience. We’re also glad Chris and the finance team were able to help make everything come together smoothly. We truly appreciate your referrals and hope you enjoy your new Nissan! 🚗

February 08, 2026

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Highly recommend Eddie Jarvis for sales! Very honest and simple car buying experience. Got a great deal without a hassle! More

by Mikeadcock
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Other Employees Tagged: Eddie Jarvis, Tracy Hamacher

Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you for the recommendation, Mike! We’re glad to hear Eddie provided you with an honest and straightforward car buying experience—that’s exactly what we aim for. Eddie has a great way of keeping the process simple and stress-free while making sure customers feel confident in their decision. We’re also happy Chris and Tracy were able to help make everything come together smoothly. Enjoy your new Honda, and we truly appreciate your support! 🚗

January 31, 2026

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First time buying a car from a dealership. The staff there were amazing, patient and kind. They walked me though everything, especially Dennis! More

by twilbanks2000
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Other Employees Tagged: Dennis Smith

Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! Buying your first car from a dealership is a big moment, and we’re so glad our team could make it a positive one for you. Dennis is great at taking the time to walk customers through every step and making sure they feel comfortable with the process. We’re also happy Chris and the rest of the team were able to help make everything come together smoothly. Congratulations on your new Honda, and thank you for choosing us! 🚗

January 23, 2026

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Second car we have bought from Honda and definitely would come back again. They make the experience very refreshing and easy each person that I have dealt with always is nice and friendly and very helpful! D More

by Bethdondero
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Other Employees Tagged: Jasper Powe, Lamont Stevenson , Sharon Telsrow

Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you so much for your continued support! It’s wonderful to hear that this is your second vehicle with us and that the experience has been consistently easy and refreshing. Our team takes pride in creating a friendly and helpful environment, and we’re glad Jasper, Chris, Lamont, and Sharon were all able to contribute to making your visit a positive one. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to helping you again when it’s time for your next vehicle! 🚗

January 23, 2026

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The folks at Salinas Honda are the very best. Each person we came in contact with were very pleasant and professional. We can’t say enough about Lamont and his kindness and product knowledge. Chr More

by rgzzhotrod
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Other Employees Tagged: Lamont Stevenson, Celia Granato , Christina

Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you for the wonderful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It’s great to hear that our team made such a positive impression. Lamont is known for his kindness and deep product knowledge, and we’re glad he was able to guide you through the process. Christina does a fantastic job making customers feel welcome from the very beginning, and we’re happy she helped connect you with the right person. We’re also grateful Chris and Celia were part of making your experience a great one. Thank you for recommending Salinas Honda—we hope you absolutely love your new Honda and look forward to seeing you again in the future! 🚗

January 11, 2026

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Simeon Wyatt was our salesperson and he was a knowledgeable, caring, courteous professional that made the purchase of our new CR-V effortless. I'm a 77 year old ex Director of Sales who has purc More

by rtoronyi
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Other Employees Tagged: Simeon Wyatt

Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you so much for such a meaningful review, RT. Hearing feedback like this—especially from someone with your background and experience in sales—truly means a great deal to our team. Simeon takes a lot of pride in making sure his customers feel comfortable, informed, and well taken care of throughout the entire process, and it’s wonderful to hear he helped make your CR-V purchase feel effortless. We’re also glad Chris was able to assist in making everything come together smoothly on the finance side. Knowing that this stood out as the best dealership experience you’ve had over the years is an incredible compliment. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope you enjoy every mile in your new CR-V. Thank you again for choosing Salinas Honda! 🚗

January 10, 2026

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Russell welcomed us in the parking lot, demonstrating excellent knowledge of what we were interested in buying and never being pushy about our needs or budget. More

by sarabellbeth
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Mar 07, 2026

Salinas Honda Gastonia responded

Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad Russell was able to welcome you right from the start and make the experience comfortable and informative. He does a great job learning what his customers are looking for and guiding them without pressure, which makes the process much more enjoyable. We’re also glad Chris was able to assist in completing everything smoothly. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope you enjoy your Honda! 🚗

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