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Joel Gonzalez

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Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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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159 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.

Overview Reviews (159) Inventory (542)

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 11 mos

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15 yrs, 4 mos

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English

Spanish

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5.0

159 Reviews

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159 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

August 11, 2026

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Gonzo was great to work with. The whole process seemed seamless. I would recommend him and Sands Kia to anyone The whole process seemed seamless. I would recommend him and Sands Kia to anyone More

by Azwallaces689

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Aug 12, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words, Wallace! I’m thrilled to hear that you had a seamless experience working with Gonzo at Sands Kia. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 11, 2026

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The dealership is awesome and Gonzo is the best! He was very realistic and super helpful He was very realistic and super helpful More

by Bigkaz19

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Aug 11, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience at Sands Kia and that Gonzo was able to assist you effectively. I appreciate your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 09, 2026

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Gonzo helped me a lot, and gave me good advice. Love this dealership everyone here is very kind Love this dealership everyone here is very kind More

by imanimartinez.16

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Aug 09, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Imani! I’m thrilled to hear that Gonzo was able to assist you and provide great advice during your visit. At Sands Kia, we pride ourselves on being part of a friendly and helpful team. I appreciate your kind words, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 09, 2026

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Most of the people here are very nice, informative and respectful, everyone here works hard to get the best deals for you respectful, everyone here works hard to get the best deals for you More

by imanimartinez.16

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Aug 09, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words, Imani! I’m glad to hear that you had a positive experience at Sands Kia. We strive to provide excellent service and ensure you get the best deals possible. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to seeing you again! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 09, 2026

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Gonzales was professional and knowledgeable about the car we were looking at he was also friendly we were looking at he was also friendly More

by Robertoguzman87

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Aug 09, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Roberto! I’m thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Gonzales at Sands Kia. His professionalism and knowledge truly make a difference. I appreciate your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 08, 2026

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Wonderful service each and every time. Have been coming here fir 10 years. Thank you. Have been coming here fir 10 years. Thank you. More

by dandwyer0922

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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Anderson, Justin Scott, Terrell Kluting

Aug 09, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words, Dan! I truly appreciate your loyalty to Sands Kia over the past 10 years. It’s always our pleasure to serve you, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Ron Malvestuto, Service Director, rmalvestuto@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 08, 2026

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Thanks Gonzo for helping it was very good deal you made my family very happey my family very happey More

by sabreenaamar7

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Other Employees Tagged: Stephen Sanchez, Nick Anderson

Aug 09, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Sabreena! I’m glad to hear that you and your family had a great experience at Sands Kia and that Gonzo was able to assist you. I appreciate your kind words, and we look forward to serving you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 03, 2026

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Gonzo walked me and my wife through the entire process not only did he provide exceptional service also we were able to connect personally and that made the process run a lot smoother. Thanks, Gonzo! not only did he provide exceptional service also we were able to connect personally and that made the process run a lot smoother. Thanks, Gonzo! More

by jdruiz91

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Aug 04, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your great feedback! I’m pleased to hear that you and your wife had a great experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. It's always our goal to provide exceptional service while building personal connections with our customers. I appreciate your kind words, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

June 26, 2026

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Gonzo was great helping me out and offered excellent advice while negotiating the deal and happy with the car! advice while negotiating the deal and happy with the car! More

by jake

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Jun 26, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Jake! I’m thrilled to hear that Gonzo provided you with excellent assistance during your car buying experience at Sands Kia. It's great to know you're happy with your new vehicle! I appreciate your feedback and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Enjoy your ride! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

June 20, 2026

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Purchasing my brand-new car was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The salesman was outstanding—professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. He made everythi from start to finish. The salesman was outstanding—professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. He made everything smooth and stress-free, taking the time to explain every detail and answer all of my questions. There was never any pressure, just honest guidance and excellent customer service. His professionalism and informative approach made buying a new car an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a seamless and positive car-buying experience!!! More

by Vanessa

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Other Employees Tagged: Thomas Mills

Jun 20, 2026 -

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your amazing review, Vanessa! I’m so glad to hear that your experience at Sands Kia was exceptional from start to finish. It’s great to know our salesman provided you with professional and knowledgeable service while making the process smooth and stress-free. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you in the future! Enjoy your brand-new car! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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