JEFF DOBSON
JEFF DOBSON at Southern Ford

JEFF DOBSON

SERVICE DIRECTOR

Southern Ford

12896 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23608

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4.7
140 Reviews

Dealership Experience

4 yrs, 11 mos

Industry Experience

31 yrs, 9 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

4.7

140 Reviews

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140 Reviews of JEFF DOBSON

September 05, 2025

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Excellent customer service, promptly took vehicle back and performed service in a timely manner. Checkout was prompt and easy More

by malliesdad
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Other Employees Tagged: ALICIA CHAPMAN-JONES, STEPHANIE SPANGLER , Carlos, Jonny

August 28, 2025

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Service was done quickly. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. Always am pleased with southern ford. More

by steffierose10
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August 21, 2025

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They need better customer service and better communication. Overall the young lady that help did both but i wasnt being asked any assitance by anyone instead of just being stared. More

by rbracero04
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Other Employees Tagged: ALICIA CHAPMAN-JONES

August 16, 2025

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To my F-350 in for service from a parking bake warning light.. They inspected the issue and also did an inspection on a recall. They were curious fast and reinsuring. More

by larryourrealtor
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Aug 19, 2025

Southern Ford responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are very happy to hear that the values we instill in our organization transfer directly to you. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best!

August 14, 2025

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Very professional and supportive. Addressed primary concerns and recommended local businesses to support if necessary More

by bryce.livingston11
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Other Employees Tagged: STEPHANIE SPANGLER

Aug 19, 2025

Southern Ford responded

Thank you very much for the positive review! We strive to exceed expectations in all aspects of the industry and are happy to welcome you to the family of customers who have had a similar experience as yours. Best wishes!

August 14, 2025

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The service department lied to me. Intentionally disabled back light so they could charge hundreds to “repair” what they destroyed More

by Back2pback@gmail.com
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August 12, 2025

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200 dollars per diagnostics is literal theft from the consumer. The customer service rep i spoke with over the phone told me that the 200 fee would go back into any repairs that I moved forward with and More

by cstablein119
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Other Employees Tagged: KEVIN PHILLIPS , Jeff Dobson is the manager if i recall correctly and he spoke with me because I had a bit if a bad experience and he assuaged most of my concerns.

Aug 13, 2025

Southern Ford responded

In order for us to properly correct any issues you are experiencing, we must kindly request your full name, contact information, and the nature of any concerns by emailing us directly via socialvnf@drivingsouthern.com or respond directly to this message with the requested information. We hope to hear back from you soon.

August 09, 2025

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I've been an exclusive customer of Southern Ford Service Dept for 13 years & hold their technical, coordinator, & leadership team in the highest regard. I had a problem with a prior Service Coordinator in A More

by freespirit
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: STEPHANIE SPANGLER , Don't know technicians name but he did a super job

Aug 13, 2025

Southern Ford responded

Thank you for your kind response! We always appreciate hearing positive feedback about your coordination with our team. Have a fantastic day!

August 07, 2025

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They were very helpful , professional. The repairs were done to my car in a timely manner. More

by RSOBOLEWSKI57
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Other Employees Tagged: STEPHANIE SPANGLER

August 07, 2025

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My car alignment was done quickly. The price was exactly as quoted and I appreciate that. More

by CECELIAG0
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Aug 13, 2025

Southern Ford responded

Thank you very much for the positive review! We strive to exceed expectations in all aspects of the industry and are happy to welcome you to the family of customers who have had a similar experience as yours. Best wishes!

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