Karl "Bucky" Buchwald
Karl "Bucky" Buchwald at Parks Hyundai of Gainesville

Karl "Bucky" Buchwald

Warranty Administrator

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville

3111 N Main St
Gainesvile, FL 32609

4.2
24 Reviews
4.2

24 Reviews

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24 Reviews of Karl "Bucky" Buchwald

March 09, 2026

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They were very helpful and the pricing was fair they found the problem and fixed it More

by sweetpea8812
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

Mar 09, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you for noting how helpful our team was and that you found our pricing fair during your Hyundai Sonata service. We’re happy we were able to locate and correct the issue. We appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you again. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

March 03, 2026

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The service department was nice and attentive to my needs and concerns. The department waiting area was relaxing More

by cromwejl
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

Mar 04, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you so much for your excellent review! We are so glad that we had the opportunity to work with you, and we are thrilled that you found your experience with us here at Parks Hyundai of Gainesville to be a positive one. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

March 02, 2026

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Devon is the man , very professional & knowledgeable in automotive industry. So grateful for the team here at Parks Ford of Gainesville More

by RICKERTSAMUEL
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Other Employees Tagged: Weir Alexander

Mar 02, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

It’s wonderful to hear our team provided knowledgeable and professional support. Thank you for trusting us with your Ford service. We appreciate your five‐star feedback and look forward to assisting you again. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

March 02, 2026

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The technician claimed to have taken the vehicle out for "5 or more miles around the neighborhoods" to test the non-working Bluetooth while driving. However the miles in and miles out were rounded to just o More

by ronacha-fl
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Mar 06, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

We're sorry to hear about your experience and would love to get to the bottom of it with you and see if there is something we can come up with to turn it around for you as quickly as possible. If you would be willing to continue the conversation, we would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. Please let us know the best way to reach you.

February 24, 2026

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People at the front desk are very helpful. Can't say as much for their mechanics More

by larrycox_32666
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

Feb 25, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly if you would like to share some more details. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again! Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

February 17, 2026

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Experience at Parks Hyundai was fabulous. Secondary Luciano being the best of the best with customer care. He was courteous and get the job done car ended up perfectly well because of him. Th More

by clitob31
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Other Employees Tagged: Weir Alexander, Amber Atterbery

Feb 17, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with your Hyundai Venue service. We’re glad our team delivered attentive care and that your vehicle is performing perfectly. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

January 26, 2026

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Cody was great. I was in and out in a reasonable time for the services scheduled More

by JENBS
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

Jan 26, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

It's great to hear that we were able to help you out. Our goal is to make sure everyone who walks through the door leaves happy. Thank you for choosing Parks Hyundai of Gainesville! Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

January 24, 2026

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The service team was courteous, efficient, timely, and informative during my last visit to the dealership More

by ewoden
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

Jan 24, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future vehicle needs. Thank you for choosing Parks Hyundai of Gainesville. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

January 14, 2026

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My car is not running as well as it did prior to the recall service/ More

by leonb.lb3
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

Jan 18, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that you didn't have a fully satisfactory experience. If it's possible to discuss this matter in more detail, please send us a message with your contact information so that we can reach out. We strive to make sure that all of our customers leave happy, and it's disappointing to learn that we missed the mark here.

December 31, 2025

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Part needed should have been ordered at time. Appointment was made, not after arrival it was a security update. I had to wait for another appointment for installation More

by ssgtfige6
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu, Steve Brault

Jan 06, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team. If you would like to further discuss your visit, feel free to contact us at your convenience. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

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