I enjoy playing golf and most sports. My wife and two wonderful teenage boys consume most of my other free time. We enjoy traveling and staying active hiking or exploring.
Read moreDealership Experience
18 yrs, 1 mo
Industry Experience
28 yrs, 1 mo
Specialties & Trainings
Friendly Sales with customer satisfaction
51 Reviews
Write a Review51 Reviews of Jim Blacksten
June 29, 2016
EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! Very professional, resolves a problem to the customers satisfaction. My service experience has always came with a smile and a good attitude. I would s Very professional, resolves a problem to the customers satisfaction. My service experience has always came with a smile and a good attitude. I would strongly recommend Elk Grove Toyota dealership to any one. You're #1 in my book 👍🏼👍🏼 More
Other Employees Tagged: Brian Chase, Nicholas Kersten, Charles Linck, Tyler Maack, Matthew Wirth
June 02, 2016
Great service! I had a wonderful experience at Elk Grove Toyota! We went to another Toyota dealership prior to going to Elk Grove Toyota. The other dealership had an I had a wonderful experience at Elk Grove Toyota! We went to another Toyota dealership prior to going to Elk Grove Toyota. The other dealership had an employee that would not leave us alone. Johnny at Elk Grove Toyota helped us without pestering us to buy a car. He stayed by and was able to answer all of our questions. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain all of our financing/leasing options explaining all of the pros and cons. I would go back to Elk Grove Toyota to buy my next car! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jay Chhim , Johnny Ngov
May 05, 2016
Thank you Samir I would like to take this opportunity to recognize a great employee. Samir Khan is a great asset to Elk Grove Toyota. He has exceptional Customer serv I would like to take this opportunity to recognize a great employee. Samir Khan is a great asset to Elk Grove Toyota. He has exceptional Customer services skills and went out of his way to make sure we were happy with this purchase. I have been to other dealerships but because of employees like Samir I choose Elk Grove Toyota. I purchased a brand new 2016 toyota camry SE and Samir was walked me through each step. Samir answered all our questions and seemed very knowledge in his professional. Samir, if it was not for your kindness, I probably would have end up going to another dealership but because of your excellant I choose Elk Grove Toyota. Thank you so much Samir! Also, I would like to thank Jim for his kindness as well and for directing me to finance. Thanks to both of you for your excellent and exceptional customer services. Kudos to you! More
Other Employees Tagged: Samir Khan
December 18, 2015
Joel Garcia Mr. Joel Garcia went above and beyond to make this purchase the best experience and easiest in my 50 years. If you are looking in to buying a Toyota o Mr. Joel Garcia went above and beyond to make this purchase the best experience and easiest in my 50 years. If you are looking in to buying a Toyota or Scion, then I highly recommend Joel Garcia. We love our 2016 Scion IM. He truly represents what an A1 salesman should be. Thank You Elk Grove Toyota for having Joel attend any customer!!! The Best More
Other Employees Tagged: Joel Garcia
December 04, 2014
My Experience Overall really great experience,As a new buyer i felt the team cared,They answered all my questions and concerns. Everyone there seems very friendly a Overall really great experience,As a new buyer i felt the team cared,They answered all my questions and concerns. Everyone there seems very friendly and aproachable which is very necesary especially if its a first time byer like myself More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Thor
November 29, 2014
Excellent It was a good experience. Got the car I wanted with a good deal. Would definitely recommend to friends and family members. Thank you for the service. It was a good experience. Got the car I wanted with a good deal. Would definitely recommend to friends and family members. Thank you for the service. The service is great and people are very nice there. More
Other Employees Tagged: Samir Khan , Kenny Hoang
November 28, 2014
Experience at Elk Grove Toyota We had a great time at Elk Grove Toyota. Salesman Jim Hollinsworth was so friendly , funny and accommodating. He was also very helpful, kind and profe We had a great time at Elk Grove Toyota. Salesman Jim Hollinsworth was so friendly , funny and accommodating. He was also very helpful, kind and professional too. I will recommend Toyota. Thanks...Lyn More
Other Employees Tagged: Lee Saeteune
November 28, 2014
awesome experience very awesome at helping our family finding a new car. he is very informative regarding the vechicle. very friendly from the start til the end. I would very awesome at helping our family finding a new car. he is very informative regarding the vechicle. very friendly from the start til the end. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a new car. More
June 23, 2014
Brand New Toyota All the above the mentioned Employees are the best and the Toyota Camry they gave is the best deal with 0% down. highly RECOMENDED TO ALL. All the sta All the above the mentioned Employees are the best and the Toyota Camry they gave is the best deal with 0% down. highly RECOMENDED TO ALL. All the staff members here very friendly and full of knowledge. Baljinder Singh (Salesperson) and his boss Jim Blacksten are the key people of this transactions. More
Other Employees Tagged: Baljinder Singh , Chris Her, Anthony Ramon
April 25, 2014
Excellent Service The sales team was very professional and friendly. They provided us with a great deal that met our expectations and budget. They were very knowledgeab The sales team was very professional and friendly. They provided us with a great deal that met our expectations and budget. They were very knowledgeable, for they explained the various features our vehicle came with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Baljinder Singh