Jerry Howell
Jerry Howell at ALM Kia South

Jerry Howell | Page 9

General Manager

ALM Kia South

4310 Jonesboro Rd
Union City, GA 30291

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3.3
167 Reviews

Dealership Experience

6 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

37 yrs, 1 mo

Languages Spoken

English English

3.3

167 Reviews

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167 Reviews of Jerry Howell

September 01, 2023

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The first finance guy I dealt with Shawn was extremely nice and wanted to do what he could to get the deal done, he respected my payment boundaries and really tried to help. He knew we knew the game so he More

by KALLEN11
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No

Other Employees Tagged: Kavonte Ivery

Sep 01, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

Thank you for letting us know we will look into this situation. We always strive to assist every customer, we apologize if you need not receive this type of treatment during your visit.

August 24, 2023

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Went in for AC repair. They filled it with Freon and charged me $430. Freon all leaked out within two days. Took it back and they wanted to keep it for three days. Declined More

by RANDYANDKARYN
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Aug 24, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

We do not allow customers into our service department at all. We apologize for you not being told this up front. Thanks for letting us know

Aug 25, 2023

RANDYANDKARYN responded

Yeah and it was obvious why you don’t allow it when I got back there. Employees talking crap about customers, shoddy work being done, and a general attitude of fart around and find out by all staff. Your service center is a travesty. Not to mention you wanted to charge me twice what the repairs actually cost and you kept my car for over a month added all together with zero results except more things wrong with car when it came out than when it went in.

July 27, 2023

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This dealership prioritizes money over customers. I had 2 different finance managers lie to me just to sell additional products to make more money for themselves and the dealership. Then to make matt More

by vaughan_tia
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No

Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Brown

Jul 27, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

When you have two different opinions, you defer to the contracts you signed prior to arriving at the dealership. The contracts clearly stated the cancelation policy. Therefore you knew the policy before you signed. As I stated in my email yesterday I am not blaming anyone I am stating the factual information. The right thing is to follow the contracts cancelation policy, which we are doing.

Jul 28, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

The written contract is what we or anyone goes by. Our people deny making any statements to you, just like you are stating they made statements to you. This is why I have stated repeatedly we are adhering to the contracts. You want to make this issue personal, it is not personal at all simply a statement of fact.

Jul 27, 2023

vaughan_tia responded

I saw the policy but your finance manager plainly told me SEVERAL times that the information in the contract was not correct when I asked and even offered to show me proof of other customers who had did it. He does this several times a day so who would think that he he didn't know what he was talking about. Apparently, he was that hard up for whatever little commission he made off the sale of the products that he felt the need to lie. Actually, you are not stating factual information. Like I have previously informed you of, I signed based off of the lies of the initial finance manager. I didn't get a second opinion until after the contract was signed. Don't make it seem like I received 2 different opinions prior to signing. The factual information is that both opinions included the fact that I wouldn't have to pay cancellation fees. The only thing they differed in was who paid them and neither said that person was me. The right thing to do would be to be a person of integrity and honor what I was told. I deal with criminals everyday but I didn't think I would be dealing with several while simply trying to purchase a vehicle. It is what it is though because if it was that serious to deceive a customer; apparently you all need the $350 more than I do.

Jul 28, 2023

vaughan_tia responded

Well if your people deny making those statements then it confirms that you have a bunch of liars in your finance department. Not only did Mr. Carballo make the statements on Saturday, he made them on Tuesday while still pressuring me to keep the products after I requested cancellation. Like I said in my previous response, at this point it is what it is. It’s not personal at all but just like most people, I don’t appreciate being lied to. Have a great day, Mr. Howell. God Bless You…….but remember God doesn’t like liars.

June 26, 2023

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Most of our transaction was by phone. Pick up was pretty easy and quick. Just a little lost when done with finance. We were not sure where to go, where the car was. had to wait a few minu More

by PSPRUILL321
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Kavonte Ivery

Jun 26, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

Super glad we could assist you today! Thank you for the feedback we will talk to our team. In the meantime we hope you enjoy the new car

June 22, 2023

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My salesperson was amazing. Very accommodating and patient with me through this process. I would recommend him More

by sanderssierra
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Jun 22, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

Super glad we could assist you today! We love helping our customers, thank yo for stopping by

May 05, 2023

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best prices around! ame and ben worked together for months until i was ready to purchase my telluride, my best car buying experience yet! More

by h.amdal07
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Other Employees Tagged: Benjamin Rieves

May 06, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

Super glad we could assist you today! Enjoy the new car

April 27, 2023

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My attitude changed a lot before and after payment. After payment, I did not fulfill my due responsibilities and obligations. I promised to deliver the goods to my home before payment, but I drove it h More

by yong
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Other Employees Tagged: Jasmine Branch, Benjamin Rieves

Apr 27, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

When you purchased the vehicle, we both signed a due bill. Unfortunately it does not state we will deliver the vehicle, your sales person is outstanding at following up and fulfilling all promises made.

April 05, 2023

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Great customer service provided by service team upon arrival was immediately tended to by service Representative and received my vehicle in less than 2 hours for an oil change. More

by FRANONE1181
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Other Employees Tagged: Benjamin Rieves

Apr 05, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

Super glad we could assist you today! We are delighted you stopped by see you next time!

March 24, 2023

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I don’t have any thing to say have great day wow goodbye bye bye More

by rodneysheard
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Kavonte Ivery

Mar 25, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

Thanks for sharing

March 17, 2023

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Great experience and happy with my purchase at this point. Thank you for the great service More

by AHUCKABY97
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Other Employees Tagged: Jawon Shaw, Bernadette Thomas was so helpful!

Mar 17, 2023

ALM Kia South responded

Our pleasure to assist you today

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