Gary was born in Davenport,Iowa and currently resides in Moline,IL.with his wonderful wife,Dana.Gary has 2 great children,a daughter Lynn and son Craig.Gary graduated from Scott Community College in 1981 with a degree in Automotive Repair and has been in the automotive business ever since.Gary started with Zimmerman Honda in 1993 as their Service Manager and in 1995 was promoted to his current position as Parts and Service Director. Gary has been a member of the Scott Community College's advisory board for their automobile repair program since June of 2000.Gary believes in running the service department one way,treat everyone that contacts Zimmerman's service department like they are family.In his staff meetings he always states 1 simple but important phrase,"Treat all of our customers as if they are your father,mother,brother or sister and you will NOT have a problem earning their respect and business."These are not merely words,he truly believes that.Gary believes once you experienc
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March 13, 2020
I have purchased three vehicles from Zimmerman Honda and have had nothing but quality service from their sales rep Ron Allgood. Even if you shop around first you’ll find this dealerships sales team and serv have had nothing but quality service from their sales rep Ron Allgood. Even if you shop around first you’ll find this dealerships sales team and service dept really know how to take care of their customers More
Other Employees Tagged: Luis Arango, Brent Staner, AJ Castor, Audrie Wright, Kyle Ruser, Rich Nowlin , Ron Allgood, Ty Kizer
December 16, 2019
Simply the best Honda Dealership in the Quad Cities. Ask for Aaron Miguel - honest, knowledgeable, and caring. Just leased another CRV there today! 👍🏻 Thanks Aaron! for Aaron Miguel - honest, knowledgeable, and caring. Just leased another CRV there today! 👍🏻 Thanks Aaron! More
Other Employees Tagged: Brent Staner, AJ Castor, Audrie Wright, Aaron Miguel, Rich Nowlin , Ty Kizer, Blake Pelland
December 16, 2019
Traded my 2015 Accord for 2019 CR-V I have purchased 10 Honda"s since 1979 and every one , except my first 1979 Civic cvcc, has been from Zimmerman Honda. I am always treated very well I have purchased 10 Honda"s since 1979 and every one , except my first 1979 Civic cvcc, has been from Zimmerman Honda. I am always treated very well and their sales and financial staff are very helpful and go the extra mile to help me get into a new Honda. I wouldn't shop anywhere else. I always get top-notch treatment and attention. Service on every one of my cars has always been done by knowledgeable mechanics and I know when I get my car that it will operate as it is supposed to. I can drop in on the service department anytime without an appointment and they will do their best to take care of my needs. Zimmerman Honda is the best Honda dealership in my area and the only place I shop. I am a loyal Honda customer and its because I get loyalty in return. My salesman does everything possible to see to it that I am happy with my purchase and the service I received. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Dolan, Brent Staner , Randy Hill
September 02, 2019
Excellents at it’s Best Luis is Zimmerman Honda, his service and his attention to detail is what makes this dealership great to work with! I’ve purchased multiple Honda’s fro Luis is Zimmerman Honda, his service and his attention to detail is what makes this dealership great to work with! I’ve purchased multiple Honda’s from them and each time has been excellent!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Luis Arango, Brent Staner
May 08, 2019
Decades of Reliable and Friendly Service The following review is an e-mail I sent to the Service Manager after a recent service visit. What struck me was this visit was by no means unusual, r The following review is an e-mail I sent to the Service Manager after a recent service visit. What struck me was this visit was by no means unusual, rather I realized these folks are and have been that good for a long time. Gary, Enjoyed visiting with you yesterday. If Hondas weren't so reliable and easy to care for, we'd get to visit more often. I think Brent is the service member who has been with you for most of the 25 years or so that I've come to Zimmerman's (I did buy a used car in 1981 from Horst-Zimmerman, but then I was off and about the country for the next decade, so it doesn't really count). You've done a great job of bringing in new crew as the oldsters move on. Reece was a new face for me this time, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. We noticed that my front tires had more tread than the rears, and even though a tire rotation was on the schedule, we decided we would wait and see for the next check up. And your waiting area let's me get a lot of grading done, especially convenient at this time of year. Overall - well done. Appreciatively yours, Andy More
Other Employees Tagged: AJ Castor , Reece Martin
January 25, 2019
HIGHLY recommend! Never a bad experience! This dealership is by far one of the best. Their service department makes luxury dealerships (Audi, Mercedes-Benz etc.) look like a Jiffy Lube. They a This dealership is by far one of the best. Their service department makes luxury dealerships (Audi, Mercedes-Benz etc.) look like a Jiffy Lube. They are extremely friendly and always explains things so you can understand it perfectly. Gary and AJ always keep you up to date on the status of you car and are willing to work with you to get your car in quickly. The technicians there are extremely friendly and will even come out and help explain any issues with your car. Besides the service department, the sales department is phenomenal! The sales reps will listen to your wants and needs and help you decide what car will best suit your needs and keep you on budget. Brian (GM) is right there to help and explain everything to you. They are very transparent and trustworthy unlike other dealers where they hide "extras" in your car deal. I HIGHLY recommend Zimmerman Honda to EVERYONE! I will not buy another car in the Quad Cities that is not from Zimmerman Honda. I cannot thank them enough for everything they have done nor can I brag about them enough! More
Other Employees Tagged: Vanessa DeRiemacker, AJ Castor, Brian Deriemacker , Jim Ruge
December 07, 2018
Great Service, Great People We have leased Honda vehicles from Zimmerman Honda for many, many years. From our first lease with Ruth Sanders to our most recent lease with Marty C We have leased Honda vehicles from Zimmerman Honda for many, many years. From our first lease with Ruth Sanders to our most recent lease with Marty Curry, we have been treated courteously and professionally by the entire staff, sales, finance, and service. More
Other Employees Tagged: Brent Staner, AJ Castor, Marty Curry, Kyle Ruser
September 10, 2018
Purchase of 2008 Accord Have had outstanding service from this dealership for years - both with Luis in sales and with the entire Service Dept staff; always helpful and very Have had outstanding service from this dealership for years - both with Luis in sales and with the entire Service Dept staff; always helpful and very friendly...they make the entire experience pleasant. More
Other Employees Tagged: Luis Arango, Kyle Ruser , Jamie Engels
May 01, 2018
New car within a half day! The staff was friendly and courteous. The selection of cars was good according to the website, but I had already decided on the exact interior and ex The staff was friendly and courteous. The selection of cars was good according to the website, but I had already decided on the exact interior and exterior that the salesman brought out, so I was able to drive the car I would eventually own in just a few hours. The price seemed fair when factoring in my trade in. I felt like a valued customer. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kyle Ruser, Tony Carroll
April 15, 2018
What an excellent dealership. Very excellent service. My parents were buying a new car and they loved the service. Got everything they wanted. Thank you for the excellent service. Very excellent service. My parents were buying a new car and they loved the service. Got everything they wanted. Thank you for the excellent service. More
Other Employees Tagged: Doug Pearsall, Luis Arango, Brent Staner, AJ Castor, James Craig, Audrie Wright, Kyle Ruser , Ty Kizer, Blake Pelland