

Gerard Rennie
Lease Return Manager / Sales Consultant
Smithtown Kia
726 Middle Country Rd
St. James, NY 11780
Dealership Experience
10 yrs, 4 mos
Languages Spoken
English
645 Reviews
Write a Review645 Reviews of Gerard Rennie
June 07, 2025
Having recently been in a car accident during which my car was totaled, I needed to replace my car as soon as possible. The first place I went to was a used car lot which was “highly recommended” by a f car was totaled, I needed to replace my car as soon as possible. The first place I went to was a used car lot which was “highly recommended” by a friend. She gave me the name of the salesman she wanted me to see saying he was “honest and would give me a good deal.” He asked me what type of car my previous one was. When I told him it was a 2013 Hyundai Sonata, he told me he had just the car for me—a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. When I said that I didn’t want to buy such an old car he said, “But I want to put you in a car that you’re familiar with,” and brought me over to the car. I didn’t want it; it was filthy and it was old. But he spoke about it as if it was a bargain that I should definitely take advantage of. I told him it looked like someone peed on the front seat and was in much worse shape than the car that I had just gotten rid of. Then he showed me a Hyundai with over 90,000 miles on it; I told him I didn’t want a car with such high mileage. His response was, “For a Hyundai, 90,000 miles is nothing.” Then he got a little belligerent and said, “Well, why did you come here?” Oops! Time to leave. My second stop was at a what I thought was a reputable car dealership. I had seen a car advertised there that I wanted to check out. I test-drove it, liked the car and was going to buy it. The salesman wrote up the paperwork for me to sign and there was more than a four thousand dollar increase from the advertised price. I left. Then I went to KIA Smithtown to see a car that was advertised there. I dealt with a salesman named Gerard Rennie. One of the first things I asked him was if the price was really $15,995.00 as advertised; I didn’t want another $4,000.00 tacked on like the previous place I had gone to. He assured me it was. He showed me the car and gave me a lot of information on it. There was absolutely no pressure. I test drove it and had several questions which he answered. I liked the car but it reeked of smoke. Gerard said he would have it bombed to remove the smoke smell and would have it detailed. In the meantime, a gentleman named Ray was evaluating my insurance to see if he could get me a better insurance rate elsewhere. There was no pressure to change insurance companies if he came up with a better rate for me; it was just a valuable service they provided. After putting time and energy into insurance comparisons, he told me he thought it best for me to continue with my present insurance company. I felt that that was really a great service and it assured me that I was using the best insurance company for me. Then I spoke with a gentleman named Jeff who discussed any possible warranties I might want to consider. Once again, there was no pressure. I have to say that my experience at KIA Smithtown was actually very pleasant. The people I dealt with were all very helpful. I never felt pressured by any of them for which I was very grateful. I found a great car at a very reasonable price. And, true to his word, Gerard had the car bombed to greatly lessen the smoke smell and he had it detailed beautifully. The car I bought is 7 years old; but they had it looking like new! Thank you, Gerard! Thank you, KIA Smithtown! More
Other Employees Tagged: Ray and Jeff
June 04, 2025
Gerard is very helpful, knowledgeable, and keeps things smooth, unlike many car buying experience’s. Scott the manager was great and very willing to work with me as well. smooth, unlike many car buying experience’s. Scott the manager was great and very willing to work with me as well. More
May 31, 2025
Gerard was great. Honest, efficient, and very helpful. Thanks for making this process so smooth. Honest, efficient, and very helpful. Thanks for making this process so smooth. More
Other Employees Tagged: Lance Farley
May 22, 2025
Gerard was wonderful to work with. He made the whole process of finding and leasing our new vehicle easy and stress free. He understood exactly what we were looking for and was very kn He made the whole process of finding and leasing our new vehicle easy and stress free. He understood exactly what we were looking for and was very knowledgable of what the dealership had in stock to offer. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeff-finance
May 15, 2025
Everyone at Smithtown Kia made purchasing my new Sportage an easy and enjoyable process! Gerard was very knowledgeable and took his time to go over the car with me. He was patient and answered every question an easy and enjoyable process! Gerard was very knowledgeable and took his time to go over the car with me. He was patient and answered every question I had! More
April 30, 2025
I was greeted right away by Gerard Rennie his Knowledge and Politeness was a warm welcome. Gerard work with me with no hassle and no stress to get me into vechile I wanted. He is a man of his word what we and Politeness was a warm welcome. Gerard work with me with no hassle and no stress to get me into vechile I wanted. He is a man of his word what we agreed on it what it was no surprise. I was helped with my insurance that Al made it very smooth. Dealership was very clean and has a good vibe.My new vechile was spotless detailed beautiful job. Gerard went above and beyond to show me how everything in vehicle work and set up the app for me. Excellent More
April 16, 2025
I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Gerard and all the employees I dealt with at Smithtown Kia. Gerard spent as much time with me as I needed and was patient with all my questions. He w Gerard and all the employees I dealt with at Smithtown Kia. Gerard spent as much time with me as I needed and was patient with all my questions. He was a pleasure to deal with and I have only positive things to say about my experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Ray Nassar
April 13, 2025
Thank you for a most enjoyable deal flow. The espresso was out of this world also!! Again,thank you will highly recommend you and the dealership FRANCO The espresso was out of this world also!! Again,thank you will highly recommend you and the dealership FRANCO More
Other Employees Tagged: Frank Marinaro, Ray Nassar, Rick Groff, Scott Preston, Austin Nasworthy, Dale Cha , Luis Alvarado