Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

Joel Gonzalez

Sales

Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
120 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, 5 mos

Industry Experience

14 yrs, 10 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

120 Reviews

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120 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

February 28, 2026

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Joel is the best! He will go out of his way to help in any was possible. We have purchased 4 cars from him and would continue to do so as necessary. I would recommend More

by Johde3
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Feb 28, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with Joel at Sands Kia. It's great to know that he has been so helpful throughout your car purchases. I truly appreciate your recommendation and we look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

February 28, 2026

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He is the absolute best to work with! Go see Gonzo if you need a new car. More

by Pprejo53
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Feb 28, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your fantastic review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience working with Gonzo at Sands Kia. I truly appreciate your recommendation and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Enjoy your new car! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

February 28, 2026

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I have known Joel for many years as a personal friend and in business. I know he’s the best in the car sales business. So when our friends Doug and Cindy were looking at trading their 2017 Kia Soul for a new More

by butchnsammie
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Mar 01, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Butch! I'm thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Joel at Sands Kia. It's fantastic to know that he was able to assist Doug and Cindy in trading their 2017 Kia Soul for a new 2026 Kia Sorento LX. I truly appreciate your recommendation and we look forward to serving you and your friends in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

February 28, 2026

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Joel was fantastic. He dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's for us! We needed patience and knowledge and got it all. Most importantly the dealership gave us ti More

by lmartin3033
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Mar 01, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with Joel at Sands Kia. It's great to know that you felt comfortable and well-supported throughout your decision-making process. I appreciate your kind words and we hope to see you again soon! Enjoy your new vehicle! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

February 25, 2026

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Joel was an amazing gentleman to work with. He was patient, knowledgeable and trustworthy!! I felt I was in good hands the entire time.. and he went the extra mile to ensure that everything was More

by Sagoodman4
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Feb 25, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your great feedback! I am delighted to hear about your positive experience with Joel at Sands Kia. It's fantastic to know he provided you with exceptional service and went the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction. I appreciate your kind words, and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

February 15, 2026

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I went in for a simple oil change on my 2022 Telluride, and came out with a 2025 Telluride! Gonzo was amazing and easy to work with. NO PRESSURE More

by kanishia4109
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Feb 15, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your fantastic review, Kanishia! I’m glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with Gonzo and that you drove away in a 2025 Kia Telluride. At Sands Kia, our goal is to ensure the car-buying process is enjoyable and pressure-free. I truly appreciate your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again. Enjoy your new vehicle! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

February 10, 2026

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Gonzo helped make buying a car easy and stress free. This was the best experience I have ever had buying a car. I look forward to working with Gonzo again in the future and will be sending my family and More

by Bphengdy
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Feb 10, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm excited to hear that Gonzo made your car-buying experience easy and stress-free. At Sands Kia, our team strives to provide the best service possible, and I appreciate your willingness to refer your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

February 01, 2026

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Gonzo is truly the best of the best! This is our first Kia, and he took the time to help us learn how to navigate all the technology in the car and on our phones. We’ve purchased multipl More

by mayesk7
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Feb 02, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thanks so much for your valuable review! I'm so glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience with Gonzo and our team at Sands Kia. It’s great to know that you felt supported in learning your new Kia’s technology and that Gonzo's trustworthy service keeps you coming back. I truly appreciate your encouraging words about Justin and Tony as well. Our team looks forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

January 31, 2026

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Gonzo is the best! !! He makes the process so comfortable, and smooth. If you want an honest, smart person to sell you a car, he’s the way to go! More

by laylacostello8
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Jan 31, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your fantastic review, Layla! I'm thrilled to hear that Gonzo provided you with such a comfortable and smooth car-buying experience. At Sands Kia, we pride ourselves on our honest and knowledgeable team members. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

January 29, 2026

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Gonzo, Justin Scott, & the Kia dealership made getting a new car nothing but a smooth, and easy process. He makes sure to make you feel comfortable and that everything is right. I’m so happy I chose to come More

by laylacostello8
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Jan 29, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Layla! I’m happy to hear that you had a smooth and easy experience at Sands Kia. It’s great to know that Gonzo and Justin made you feel comfortable throughout the process. I truly appreciate your kind words and your choice to come to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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