Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

Joel Gonzalez

Sales

Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
87 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

Industry Experience

14 yrs, 5 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

87 Reviews

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87 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

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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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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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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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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Gonzo is probably one of the best car salesman I have ever dealt with. He was super knowledgeable about the two different models of Kia SUVs that I was looking at, not pushy by any means felt that he was More

by Dsherman04
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Sep 27, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. His knowledge and honesty are truly valued, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We hope to see you again soon for any future vehicle 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

September 22, 2025

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Gonzo was very communicate! We were out the door with the price we wanted. He was very thorough in helping us understand the car. We had a very pleasant experience under his gui More

by Theresa.crisostomo
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Sep 23, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Theresa! We appreciate your wonderful feedback about your experience at Sands Kia. It’s great to hear that Gonzo provided thorough assistance and helped you achieve the price you wanted. We strive to make the car buying process pleasant and understandable. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

September 19, 2025

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Gonzo took very good care of us from the minute we arrived at Sands Kia. Everything went very smoothly with the trade in of our old car and buying our beautiful new Kia. Gonzo was great about explain More

by suethenurse29
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Sep 19, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Sue! I'm thrilled to hear that Gonzo took great care of you during your visit to Sands Kia and that you had a smooth experience with your trade-in and the purchase of your beautiful new Kia Sorento. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again soon! Enjoy your hybrid Sorrento! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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