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Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

Joel Gonzalez

Sales

Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
90 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.

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1 yr

Industry Experience

14 yrs, 5 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

90 Reviews

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90 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

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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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

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 12, 2025

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Bought 3 vehicles with Kia Dealership and every single time our experiences have been consistent. Gonzo, he’s amazing, worked with us for all 3 vehicles. He is attentive, listens to your needs, wants a More

by Tiffany G
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Oct 12, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your Fantastic feedback, Tiffany! I truly appreciate your kind words about Gonzo and the entire team at Sands Kia. It’s great to hear that your experiences with us have been consistent and that you felt welcomed and supported throughout the process of purchasing your vehicles. I'm also delighted that you love our new facility and service center! We look forward to assisting you and your family again in the future. Thank you for recommending us! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 03, 2025

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I just bought my 4th car from Sands Kia, I referred my daughter she aslo bought her car from Sands Kia. So please with the Salesmen and the service department. Great customer service!! I would refer to my More

by Rosemary Mendoza
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Oct 03, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much, Rosemary! I truly appreciate your kind words and loyalty to Sands Kia. It's wonderful to hear that both you and your daughter had great experiences with our sales team and service department. Your referrals mean a lot to us, and I'm grateful for your support. We look forward to assisting you and your family again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

September 30, 2025

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Gonzo was very knowledgeable and walked me through the different vehicles we tested, explaining not only the numbers but also the features. This was my first time buying a brand new car, and he made the e More

by Andrew M
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Oct 01, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Andrew! I am thrilled to hear that Gonzo provided you with such a positive experience while helping you with your first new car purchase. At Sands Kia, we strive to make the car-buying process enjoyable and straightforward. We hope to see you again for any future needs! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

September 27, 2025

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I've been coming to sands Kia for the last 3 years. You've always helped me with my Kia. now. I bought a new Kia from you and Joel. Gonzo made it happen and help me with my other Loan that I had More

by Chrislonsmith
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Sep 27, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words, Chrislon! I truly appreciate your loyalty to Sands Kia over the past three years. I'm excited to hear that Joel and Gonzo provided you with excellent service in helping you with your new Kia and your loan. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to assisting you for many more years to come. Enjoy your new vehicle! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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