Experienced salesman working with the top dealership in the Michiana area. 8 locations, 90+ years strong. Only location with $100 referrals and lifetime powertrain warranty. I'll help you get into your dream vehicle!
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8 yrs, 6 mos
Industry Experience
7 yrs, 6 mos
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Experienced salesman working with the top dealership in the Michiana area. 8 locations, 90+ years strong. Only location with $100 referrals and lifetime powertrain warranty. I'll help you get into your dream vehicle!
38 Reviews
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April 13, 2021
Always a pleasure to work with, John made the process so smooth. I will continue to purchase my vehicles from Gates of Granger. Thanks guys! smooth. I will continue to purchase my vehicles from Gates of Granger. Thanks guys! More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Emberton
March 15, 2021
We have bought a used truck from Andrew Claeys and have also just purchased a new leased car from Andrew Claeys. Andrew will be our salesman for life ! He always goes above and beyond, treats you like fami also just purchased a new leased car from Andrew Claeys. Andrew will be our salesman for life ! He always goes above and beyond, treats you like family. Always sweet, kind, good values and good morals. He helped us through our most difficult times with the ease of car buying choices. My Husband and I both have cancer, and he made our process of buying vehicles so easy. He is a shining star and a ray of light during our darkest moments. Gates of Granger and all staff are also is a well trusted, very kind, treats you like family as well. The Service Department is well know ledged, really good at their jobs, and they also treat you like family. If you are looking for a trustworthy used vehicle, this is the place to buy your next used vehicle. We are proud to belong to the family of Gates of Gates of Granger. Best used car dealership around the Michiana area. We proudly give Gates of Granger 10 Star Rating. God bless you all, Tom Scheibelhut & Terry Anne More
Other Employees Tagged: Mary Stienke, Chris Emberton , Andrew Claeys, Austin Crimmins, Our Finance Manager, 10 star rating
January 03, 2021
What an awesome experience very pleased with the professionalism and knowledge of the sales staff at Gates of Granger Alex was very knowledgeable and informative 👍 professionalism and knowledge of the sales staff at Gates of Granger Alex was very knowledgeable and informative 👍 More
Other Employees Tagged: Jesse McCombs, Chris Emberton, Roberto Acosta , Andrew Claeys, Michael Gard, Jerry Gross, Dylan Kretchmer, Alex Murray, Tim Pelletier
December 07, 2020
Best dealership around. I’ve dealt with almost every sales and finance person. Everyone is absolutely great and helpful. They’ll work with you no matter your credit or whatever the case may be sales and finance person. Everyone is absolutely great and helpful. They’ll work with you no matter your credit or whatever the case may be More
Other Employees Tagged: Jesse McCombs, Chris Emberton, Roberto Acosta , Andrew Claeys, Michael Gard, Jerry Gross, Dylan Kretchmer, Alex Murray, Tim Pelletier
November 06, 2020
I had a wonderful experience. I went in not expecting to get a car and walked out with one. Sales staff was AWESOME! I will definitely refer people to Gates in Granger. get a car and walked out with one. Sales staff was AWESOME! I will definitely refer people to Gates in Granger. More
February 25, 2020
We had a terrific experience! John was a tremendous sales person. I have zero complaints. If any of my friends/family are in the market for a car... I will send them your way! person. I have zero complaints. If any of my friends/family are in the market for a car... I will send them your way! More
January 25, 2020
Please go someplace else! We strongly urge consumers who are shopping for cars, body work, or parts to go somewhere else! This dealership and its employees have gone downhill.. We strongly urge consumers who are shopping for cars, body work, or parts to go somewhere else! This dealership and its employees have gone downhill... The management pretends to care for the customers, while there true focus is to bully the public for profits. This company has a lot of 1 star reviews so please read them carefully!! Employees in sales, service, and management lied to me about a Cadillac SRX stating that it had been serviced, but they could not provide any service records... PLEASE RUN THE OTHER WAY!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Alex Murray, Clint Emberton, Chris emberton
January 25, 2020
Worst dealership I have ever visited! Long wait times. Employees who lie. Horrible customer service. Inadequate vehicles with car fax problems. Clint Emberton in sales lost my family’s bus Long wait times. Employees who lie. Horrible customer service. Inadequate vehicles with car fax problems. Clint Emberton in sales lost my family’s business due to his aggressive response to our complaint about a vehicle being sold out from under us. In the sales business the customer is usually right. I eagerly recommend that you shop around, do your homework, read all negative reviews thoroughly, and consider all other options. Bottom line: do yourself a favor and go somewhere else! More
Other Employees Tagged: Alex Murray, Clint Emberton, Chris Emberton
December 30, 2019
Friendly and genuine service Gates of Granger has some excellent salespeople who truly go out of their way to make sure people have the best experience possible. One of those peop Gates of Granger has some excellent salespeople who truly go out of their way to make sure people have the best experience possible. One of those people is John Penister. He makes sure you’re happy with the car you’re paying and that you’re set up for success before you get on the road. He wants you to be happy with the choice you made. He’s a wonderful salesman who does an incredible job. More
July 05, 2019
Stressful My reasoning for the rating, I am still in transaction. It is very stressful back and forth for almost two weeks. Alot of loop wholes. My reasoning for the rating, I am still in transaction. It is very stressful back and forth for almost two weeks. Alot of loop wholes. More

