Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

Joel Gonzalez

Sales

Sands Kia

13474 N Autoshow Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
51 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

10 mos

Industry Experience

14 yrs, 3 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

51 Reviews

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51 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

August 01, 2025

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They are wonderful people, Joel Gonzalez did a wonderful job he is wonderful the way he is able to be understanding and help me get the car! More

by Mychaela McCave
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Aug 02, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for the 5-star review, Mychaela! I'm thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Sands Kia. It's great to know that Joel was able to assist you effectively and with understanding. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Enjoy your new car! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

July 25, 2025

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Joel provided above and beyond service from the time I arrived at Sands. Joel is a high level salesman. More

by vsteel30
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Jul 26, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your fantastic review! I'm thrilled to hear that you received above and beyond service at Sands Kia. Our team works hard to provide the best experience for our customers, and it's great to know that Joel made a positive impact during your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

July 21, 2025

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Very open, forthright and personal. Gonzo thoroughly went over everything in the car with my daughter to make her comfortable. More

by Tjnl2024
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Jul 21, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Gonzo provided such a personal and thorough experience for your daughter at Sands Kia. Making our customers feel comfortable and informed is a top priority for us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you both again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

July 20, 2025

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It's nice, friendly and professional dealership where everybody knows what they are doing. Nobody pushing you to buy a car More

by heidirowland6
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Jul 21, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Heidi! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at Sands Kia. Our team is dedicated to providing friendly and professional service without any pressure, and we're glad that stood out to you. We appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

June 29, 2025

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Great service from all, very friendly and welcoming atmosphere! I would highly recommend Sands Kia! More

by Donna
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Jun 29, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your review, Donna! I am happy to hear that you experienced great service and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere at Sands Kia. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back next time. Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

June 27, 2025

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Wonderful experience with Gonzo! He was so helpful and patient with me and made my experience so much more enjoyable and exciting! More

by randilynisham12
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Jun 27, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. Our team strives to provide helpful and patient service, and it's great to know that it made your visit enjoyable and exciting. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

June 21, 2025

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I had a great experience with Sanda Kia. Jacob and the rest of the team were very helpful and knowledgeable. I’ve been recommending this dealership and Jacob to anyone that mentions needing More

by Veronica
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Jun 21, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Veronica! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Sands Kia with Jacob and our team. Your recommendations mean a lot to us! We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you and your friends in the future. Keep in touch, and let us know if you need anything else! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

June 19, 2025

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I had a fantastic experience leasing my 2026 Kia EV9 from Sand Kia. My salesperson, Gonzo, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process. As a parent, it meant a lot that h More

by wlkrause
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Jun 19, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience leasing your 2026 Kia EV9 from Sands Kia. It's great to know that Gonzo provided knowledgeable and patient service, ensuring your family's needs were met. We pride ourselves on making the leasing process seamless, and it's rewarding to hear that we delivered on that promise. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

June 09, 2025

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Very knowledgeable about the vehicles. Pleasant to work with and got the vehicle I wanted. Very happy. More

by y.poleheptewa
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Jun 10, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our team knowledgeable and pleasant to work with at Sands Kia. It's fantastic to know you got the vehicle you wanted and are happy with your experience. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

June 08, 2025

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Great experience! We are repeat customers and Gonzo is our go to guy! Very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to work with! We will be back very soon! More

by Diana43
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Jun 08, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Diana! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Sands Kia and that Gonzo continues to provide you with excellent service. We appreciate your loyalty as repeat customers and look forward to welcoming you back very soon! Safe travels until then! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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