Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

Joel Gonzalez

Sales

Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
94 Reviews

I have been in the Car industry or 14 yrs. I absolutely love helping families find their Dream Car. It is in my Best interest to find you the least expensive vehicle that works for you & your Family.

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 1 mo

Industry Experience

14 yrs, 6 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

94 Reviews

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94 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

November 17, 2025

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Everyone is very caring and helpful. High energy place everyone always has a smile on their face. More

by NolanC
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Nov 18, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words, Nolan! I am thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Sands Kia. Our team's dedication to providing exceptional service with a smile is what we strive for every day. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

November 16, 2025

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Joel made us feel welcomed and comfortable. And the place is just beautiful!! Thank You More

by saturn.outlook68
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Nov 16, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear that Joel made you feel welcomed and comfortable during your visit to Sands Kia. We take pride in our beautiful dealership and appreciate your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

November 14, 2025

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Gonzo was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. TK in finance was very efficient helping us thru the paperwork. I strongly recommend Gonzo and Sands Kia. P.S. When I did the review the spellchecke More

by Jwilsongee
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Nov 14, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your review! I am happy to hear that Gonzo and TK provided you with such a positive experience at Sands Kia. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We'll be sure to share your feedback with our team and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

November 03, 2025

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[Joel] Gonzo was my salesman. Gonzo was incredibly patient and understanding of my situation. I spoke to him several times since my transmission was going out in my vehicle. He sh More

by Fallon
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Nov 03, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Fallon! I'm thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. His patience and genuine care truly make a difference, and I'm glad he was able to assist you in finding the right vehicle. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 21, 2025

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Gonzo was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and helped us to understand every aspect of purchasing a vehicle. His professionalism is outstanding, we will be referring f More

by Teancum P
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Oct 22, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that Gonzo provided you with outstanding service and helped make your vehicle purchase a smooth experience. At Sands Kia, we strive to ensure our customers are informed and satisfied. I appreciate your referrals, and we look forward to assisting you and your friends, and your family in the future! Safe travels in your new vehicle! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 17, 2025

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Gonzo was great! He was genuinely friendly and very helpful. We also appreciated his forthcomingness and honesty. We got a great deal with him, and will certainly loo More

by stevengiurgiu
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Oct 17, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your review, Steven! I am happy to hear you had a great experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. His friendly and honest approach truly makes a difference. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 16, 2025

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Gonzo was awesome. He made the car buying experience great. He Got me what I wanted. I would recommend him to everyone. Thank you. More

by Jennietrevino1981
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Oct 16, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Jennie! I'm thrilled to hear that Gonzo made your car buying experience so positive and that you got exactly what you wanted. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to seeing you again at Sands Kia! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 15, 2025

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The dealership was nice and also clean. Gonzo was great, he has patient and knowledgeable. He made sure we got exactly what we wanted. His personality is approachable and easygoing. More

by Luis H
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Oct 15, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Luis! I truly appreciate your kind words about your experience at Sands Kia. We're thrilled to hear that Gonzo was able to assist you in finding exactly what you wanted and that you found our dealership pleasant. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 15, 2025

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Great dealer to work with! Everyone is knowledgeable and easy to work with. I would highly recommend sands Kia to anyone looking for a new vehicle More

by Marcus
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Oct 15, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Marcus! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at Sands Kia and found our team knowledgeable and easy to work with. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again for your next vehicle purchase! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 15, 2025

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Muchas gracias por su atención que damos muy satisfechos y mi carro me encantó gracias de nuevo por ser tan amable persona More

by Lorenagutierrez197311
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Oct 15, 2025

Sands Kia responded

¡Gracias por tu reseña, Lorena! Me alegra saber que estás satisfecha y que te encanta tu auto. En Sands Kia, nos esforzamos por brindar un servicio amable y de calidad. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo en tu próxima visita! Atentamente, Kyle Vontersh, Gerente General, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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