Gary "Gar Bear" Van Ness has been apart of our Planet Nissan family for 8 years. Gar Bear was born and raised in Alaska, where he grew up playing Hockey with his FOUR brothers. He loves Hockey and Football, and his favorite teams are The Montreal Canadiens and The San Francisco 49ers. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games, bowling and golfing. Gary is a product knowledge master and is a valued part of our family! He is hard working, dependable, loyal and very smart.
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December 14, 2023
We had done our homework on the internet before we stepped foot onto the lot at Planet Nissan. We went in looking for certain things, but keeping our minds open to other cars we might find on the lot. stepped foot onto the lot at Planet Nissan. We went in looking for certain things, but keeping our minds open to other cars we might find on the lot. The pricing given at planet Nissan was very similar to what we had seen recommended on Kelley Blue book. Cryst My daughter and I went car shopping on Monday and were meet by Karl. He is a very friendly salesman who did not pressure us at all. He was happy to show us both new and certified used cars that we asked to see. We were able to test drive the cars we requested to with no problems. Karl helped us find the car that fit our needs and made sure our questions were answered throughout the entire process. He was very personable and knowledgeable. He handed us over to Gary in financing, and was still there to help us out to the car when we were all finished. Karl made our car-buying experience much more enjoyable than we had planned on. Gary in financing had All of our paperwork ready to go. When we went into his office. He was able to get us a lower percentage rate that we had originally been quoted, which was an added benefit. He explained things to us very well and helped us understand the things that we had questions about. There was a lot of signing, but he stepped us through absolutely everything. I couldn't have asked for anything better for a financing guy. We took the car in for a window tint. The gentleman who met us outside (he gave us his name, but I cannot recall it )was very friendly and helped us out right away. Angie was very helpful in explaining our tint choices. My only problem is that I have bubbles in the tint right now, and I'm not sure if that's just "part of the process" because no one explained it to me. We didn't notice the bubbles until we were driving home, then saw that they are in all of the windows. We will wait the 5 days that we're not allowed to open or close the windows and figure it out from there. It just would have been nice if someone would have mentioned it because I told them we had never taken a car in to have the windows tinted before. All in all, I would highly recommend planet Nissan. The entire experience from walking through the door to leaving the windows tinted was very positive. My daughter had never bought a car before, and now I feel like she has the understanding of how the experience should be. Thanks so much, especially to Karl for all your help! More
Other Employees Tagged: Karl (FIVE STARS), Angie
December 07, 2023
Geat Sales process in and out of Finance quickly. Allen made the deal. And I appreciated the handling of the due bill. However I expected the vehilce back by time I completed this form. Allen made the deal. And I appreciated the handling of the due bill. However I expected the vehilce back by time I completed this form. More
Other Employees Tagged: Allan Herdemian
December 06, 2023
Amazing service, fast service, amazing staff and helpful people. Very satisfied with my experience at planet Nissan. people. Very satisfied with my experience at planet Nissan. More
Other Employees Tagged: JD Finamore, Ash Hassan, Stacey August, Michael Fotie , Blake Gaspard, Robert McNeil, Nino Smajic was amazing
November 19, 2023
This is my second vehicle I purchased from Planet Nissan and I will be continuing to go here. Awesome place and Daniel was really helpful and took care of me. and I will be continuing to go here. Awesome place and Daniel was really helpful and took care of me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Ash Hassan, Daniel Maimran , Dwight Crecelius
October 16, 2023
Amazing experience buying a new car. Receptive to my needs and budget. Buying a car was quick and easy. Ask for Alan when you are ready to purchase a car. You will not regret it! Receptive to my needs and budget. Buying a car was quick and easy. Ask for Alan when you are ready to purchase a car. You will not regret it! More
Other Employees Tagged: Allan Herdemian
October 16, 2023
Worked to get near my desired offer. Representative went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. Representative went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy McDaniel
October 01, 2023
We were very pleased with the deal you presented, making the very favorable for us. the very favorable for us. More
Other Employees Tagged: JD Finamore, Ash Hassan, Mike Bata, Daniel Maimran , Robert McNeil, Art Reed
September 30, 2023
Our sales person Nino is as great he was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and wasn’t one to make you feel pressured and answered all of our questions and wasn’t one to make you feel pressured More
Other Employees Tagged: Robert McNeil, Nino Smajic