Dermott has been in the automotive industry since 1994 and with Ryan since 2009. Originally from England, Dermott now lives in Minnetonka and is married with four daughters. He is also the proud grandparent of three wonderful granddaughters. He enjoys working in a family environment as that is his focus away from the office.
Read moreDealership Experience
14 yrs, 8 mos
Industry Experience
30 yrs
46 Reviews
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February 12, 2011
Prior to my visit to Ryan Auto Mall, I had only previously spoke with Dermott over the phone...I had expressed my interest in purchasing a used Chevy Malibu. I haven't purchased a vehicle with low previously spoke with Dermott over the phone...I had expressed my interest in purchasing a used Chevy Malibu. I haven't purchased a vehicle with low mileage for a good number of years, and wanted to discuss a vehicle displayed on the dealer web page...Our introductions were simple and professional. I obtained valuable information to use, in my search to replace an older car. After speaking with Dermott, I continued to use the web and obtain information on new vs used. On a Friday morning that I had free, I stopped in to Ryan Auto Mall just to introduce myself, and discuss further the time frame that I had in mind for replacing my vehicle. It was early. I believe they had just opened. I was immeadiatly asked if I could be helped. I asked if Dermott was in and possibly had a few minutes for an unannounced visit. It was pleasant to arrive early, and not feel pressure like I would be the 'first customer of the day'. Dermott was in, and we were able to discuss further my interest in the Malibu. After taking a test drive...this was the one. Dermott then helped step me thru the process...and a new 2011 vehicle was purchased. I've been to auto dealerships in the past, where I've felt pressured and even felt that I wasn't an important part of that sales persons day. This was not the case with Ryan Auto Mall working with Dermott and staff. I'm pleased to say at this point...I'm glad I had decided to visit Ryan Auto mall that Friday morning. More
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January 31, 2011
I have bought cars from Dermott Norman since 1994, and this is the 6th one. I trust and like him, and that's why I keep going back. He's now nearly 2-1/2 hours away, but I'd go back up to see him and th this is the 6th one. I trust and like him, and that's why I keep going back. He's now nearly 2-1/2 hours away, but I'd go back up to see him and the rest of the crew at Ryan's in a heartbeat. My new 2011 Chevy Equinox is absolutely awesome! Everyone there was very friendly, and I felt welcomed and "at home". More
Other Employees Tagged: Dermott, Lisa, Mikki
January 19, 2011
We needed to find a late model, lower mileage vehicle after an encounter that my Grand Prix had with a very unlucky deer. I wasn't really sure what I wanted, I just knew that the car HAD to be a 6 cylind after an encounter that my Grand Prix had with a very unlucky deer. I wasn't really sure what I wanted, I just knew that the car HAD to be a 6 cylinder, nicely equipped, with leather and a sunroof. I found a car at our local dealer that I really liked, but just could not come to terms as far as the price was concerned. I didn't feel I was being stubborn, just realistic. I found a car on the internet at Ryan that I thought might fit my needs. I had talked to Dermott beforehand, so he knew that my husband and I were coming over to take a look at the car, an Impala LT. I drove the car and even though it was a 6cyl 3.5, it did not seem zippy enough. He looked through the inventory on the computer looking for another Impala LT with the bells and whistles I wanted with the 3.9 that was in my price range without much luck. He then thought of a car that one of his co-workers had been driving as a perk. I drove the car, a red 3.9 that had everything I wanted. I thought it was a very fair price. He printed a car fax on it, and I ended up buying the car. Everyone at Ryan that we encountered was friendly and professional, and I give them 2 thumbs up. It was well worth the drive to Buffalo! More
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January 18, 2011
Every aspect of the process that we went to from online to picking out a car and e-mailing the sales associate dermott, and then going into the showroom and meeting him he was very friendly and polite. The to picking out a car and e-mailing the sales associate dermott, and then going into the showroom and meeting him he was very friendly and polite. Then we met mikki from your finance department who was very patient in explaining every financial detail. To getting the keys and driving home. More
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January 12, 2011
Dermontt and his team were very good to work with, the car was just like advertised no surprises) the pricing was fair. I was treated very well by everyone at the dealership. The car needed some shop work car was just like advertised no surprises) the pricing was fair. I was treated very well by everyone at the dealership. The car needed some shop work done before it left and the shop jumped right on it and put on new parts without any hesitation. I added a few options andI even bought the extended warranty. More
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January 11, 2011
I belive Dermott was the most enjoyable person I have worked with in the purchase of a vehicle during my 67 years of life. He was friendly up front with informationa and at no time high pressure. I wou worked with in the purchase of a vehicle during my 67 years of life. He was friendly up front with informationa and at no time high pressure. I would recomend him to my family and friends as a person to purchase productss from and am confident he will support me with any concerns I have with my new Buick . Bob and Jane Heber More
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