Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

Joel Gonzalez

Sales

Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
98 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, 2 mos

Industry Experience

14 yrs, 7 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

98 Reviews

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98 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

December 09, 2025

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We decided to test drive a Kia telluride and had the pleasure of meeting Gonzo to help us. Gonzo along with Justin were both extremely helpful, patience and kind. During the process they were neve More

by justinlyon
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Dec 09, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Justin! I am glad to hear you had such a positive experience with Gonzo and Justin during your test drive of the Kia Telluride. Our team at Sands Kia strives to provide a smooth and enjoyable process for our customers, and it's great to know we met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 04, 2025

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I didnt not feel pressured at all just helped. That was the first experience at a dealership that went this great thank you gonzo! Justin ! And moe! More

by Arizonaglass623
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Scott , Gonzo. Moe!

Dec 04, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that your experience at Sands Kia was so positive and that you felt supported without pressure. It's great to know that Justin, Gonzo, and Moe made a great impression on you. We look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 03, 2025

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Our experience with Gonzo was outstanding! He was a pleasure to work with from start to finish and he made the process very seamless. We love our new Telluride! Thank you Sands Kia! More

by MonicaCordovaRealtor
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Dec 03, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much, Monica! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with Gonzo and that you love your new Telluride. It’s our goal at Sands Kia to make the car buying process as seamless as possible. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again! Enjoy your new ride! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

November 30, 2025

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Our experience working with Gonzo was excellent. He was knowledgeable, answered our questions, and did his best to meet our requests. He was friendly and did not pressure us at all throughout the pr More

by JKaz
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Nov 30, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear about your excellent experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. It's fantastic to know that he was able to provide you with knowledgeable and friendly service while making the car buying process enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon for your next visit! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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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Other Employees Tagged: Diana Ceballos, Justin Scott

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

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