Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

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Sales

Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
138 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, 8 mos

Industry Experience

15 yrs, 1 mo

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

138 Reviews

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138 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

April 29, 2026

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Best car buying experience yet! Ask for Gonzo as he is an excellent sales associate. Took great care of me from start to finish. I worked with several dealerships before choosing to More

by Jburkhart1313
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Apr 30, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! I’m delighted to hear that you had the best car-buying experience with me at Sands Kia. It’s great to know that Gonzo and Justin provided you with excellent service and made your journey worthwhile. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to see you again for your future vehicle needs! Safe travels with your new 2027 Kia Telluride! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

April 23, 2026

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The buying and delivery experience were top-notch. All the staff at Sands Kia are very personable and professional. More

by scottmcd001
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Scott, Trenton Herbster

Apr 24, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Scott! I’m happy to hear that your buying and delivery experience at Sands Kia was top-notch. Our team takes pride in providing personable and professional service, and it's great to know that it made a positive impression on you. We look forward to seeing you again! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

April 22, 2026

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Sands Kia never made me feel pressured or rushed to figure out what I wanted. Gonzo in sales was very knowledgeable and upfront. I was a pleasure to work with him. The manager was willing to talk and a More

by sjjstevens2
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Scott, Terrell Kluting

Apr 23, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Gonzo in sales. I truly appreciate your kind words about his knowledge and support. Your comments regarding the car X-Ray machine are noted, and we will look into this further to ensure we maintain our high standards. We hope to see you again for your next vehicle needs! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

April 21, 2026

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Great customer service. Very helpful with our purchase. Definitely will contact on our next vehicle purchase. More

by Jmarin.csc
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Apr 21, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind review! I’m thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our customer service and that we could assist you with your purchase. We look forward to helping you again with your next vehicle purchase at Sands Kia! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

April 09, 2026

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They were very fast paced and cared a lot about what we wanted/made things work out perfectly with the car we chose. They truly do care about their customers! More

by sluna102524
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Apr 10, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us at Sands Kia. Our team works hard to ensure that our customers find exactly what they’re looking for, and it’s great to know that we met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

April 08, 2026

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Truly amazing service—so kind, patient, and helpful every step of the way. I’m very grateful and will definitely be referring others! 😁 More

by Aguayo, Yolanda
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Apr 09, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Yolanda! I truly appreciate your kind words about the amazing service you received at Sands Kia. It's great to hear that we were able to assist you every step of the way. We look forward to seeing you again and appreciate your referrals! Safe travels! Sincerely, Ron Malvestuto, Service Director, rmalvestuto@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

March 30, 2026

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Very helpful and knowledgeable of the vehicles. Nice and easy to work with! We will be back for our next vehicle More

by Lizzi104
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Mar 30, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thanks for sharing how things turned out, Lizzi! I’m delighted to hear that you found our team at Sands Kia helpful and knowledgeable. I appreciate your trust in us, and we look forward to assisting you again when you’re ready for your next vehicle! Safe travels! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

March 11, 2026

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I want to take the time to thank Gonzo for making the buying process smooth. He was very attentive and we were able to get what we asked for. We left satisfied with our new car! More

by Ana R
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Mar 11, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Ana! I truly appreciate your kind words about your experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. It’s wonderful to hear that you found the buying process smooth and that you left satisfied with your new car. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Enjoy your new ride! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

March 11, 2026

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Joel “Gonzo” was fantastic to work with. My husband I throughly enjoyed his personality, professionalism and knowledge. There was zero pressure which is rare to find in a salesman and especi More

by V&F Cova
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Scott , Tony aka T.K.

Mar 11, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I truly appreciate your kind words about Joel and T.K. at Sands Kia. It’s fantastic to hear that you had such a positive, no-pressure experience. We strive to make every visit enjoyable, and your feedback means a lot. Looking forward to seeing you again 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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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Scott , Matt

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

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