I started here at Smythe Volvo at the age of 18 as a porter. Over the last 30 years I became an Apprentice Mechanic, Mechanic, Sales Consultant, Sales Manager, General Manager, Owner then President/CEO. My favorite aspect of working at Smythe Volvo is the interaction with our customers. It's a pleasure to get to know them personally and to see them happy with our level of service. My favorite Volvo model is the 1965 P1800. It's a sporty and extremely durable vehicle that signifies the heritage of Volvo. It's silhouette can be seen in the Smythe Volvo logo. Outside of work my complete focus is on my wonderful wife and six children.
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January 25, 2012
My family has two cars bought from Smythe Volvo and we have them serviced by them, too. Firstly, their sales department, headed by Kevin Flanagan, is the anti-dealer. I advocate to anybody I know who is c have them serviced by them, too. Firstly, their sales department, headed by Kevin Flanagan, is the anti-dealer. I advocate to anybody I know who is considering a Volvo at all to call Kevin because he is on their side. So many people I know are wary of dealers (including me) but I gladly send my friends to Kevin because he is going to give you the straight scoop on the cars, how they stack up, no-pressure, and a very fair deal. That sort of knowledgeable, respectful, no-pressure approach is one big reason Smythe is one of the top dealers in the nation. Now on to service, headed by Sean Flanagan. Another Flanagan, another stand-up guy, and another first rate operation. Also, the team of service advisors are professional, patient, and upbeat, regardless who you get. There have been many occasions where they have advised me how I can more simply or less expensively address an issue, when service really needs to be done, and have also stood behind all work done. Seriously, these guys are the best. Just look at their old school building, with everybody working in the same space, parts, service, service bays, no fancy waiting room with espresso machine and you can see that it is the people that makes Smythe special, and that is the root of their success - and a great testament to the power and longevity of character. More
Other Employees Tagged: Sean Flanagan , Kevin Flanagan, Sean Flanagan, Tom Coward
January 23, 2012
We had a great experience through the entire process. Everyone we dealt with was friendly, things went smoothly and we drove away with a beautiful car. Everyone we dealt with was friendly, things went smoothly and we drove away with a beautiful car. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Flanagan
January 04, 2012
The guys at Smythe know a lot about cars amd are easy to deal with especially on my tradein. They are not pushy but rather knowledgeable.It was a pleasure to deal with them. deal with especially on my tradein. They are not pushy but rather knowledgeable.It was a pleasure to deal with them. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Flannagan, Brian Rail
January 04, 2012
This is my third Volvo with the last two being purchased at Smythe. They are a friendly professional group that make the buying experience painless. Service is top-notch. I recommend without reservation at Smythe. They are a friendly professional group that make the buying experience painless. Service is top-notch. I recommend without reservation Smythe Volvo in Summit. More
Other Employees Tagged: Sean Flanagan , Kevin in Sales, Sean in Service
December 09, 2011
We purchased our first Volvo from Smythe in 1987. From the beginning, we were impressed with the professionalism, quality and customer friendly atmosphere of this dealership. Kevin has been our "go the beginning, we were impressed with the professionalism, quality and customer friendly atmosphere of this dealership. Kevin has been our "go to guy" over these many years, and we have always been confident that he would give us the best deal. Although we are no longer living in the Summit area and live approximately 65 miles south, we just made our latest (2012) Volvo purchase from Smythe. This is because Kevin and his staff always provide great service and competative prices. We highly recommend doing business with this dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Flanagan
November 21, 2011
This is the dealership we as car buyers all want to work with. Direct, efficient and pleasant, there is no haggling and hidden surprises. Outstanding service and after sales service. Great follow up and gre with. Direct, efficient and pleasant, there is no haggling and hidden surprises. Outstanding service and after sales service. Great follow up and great service in the document department. We will only buy our Volvos from Smythe More
Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Flannigan
November 15, 2011
This is the second Volvo xc60 we purchased from Smythe in 2 years. Both were purchased for our teenage daughters because of the car's safety ratings. These proved to be accurate as our eldest daughter was 2 years. Both were purchased for our teenage daughters because of the car's safety ratings. These proved to be accurate as our eldest daughter was saved from a minor rear end crash-- when she stopped @ a light, things slid off the seat and she bent down to retrieve them, not realizing that her foot slipped off the brake. The car's safety feature kicked in and automatically stopped her from hitting the car in front of her-- just as advertised! Having two new drivers in NJ, where traffic is insane, provokes enough anxiety. It makes us feel much better knowing that they are in the safest car, which is also terrific in the snow! The reason we chose to purchase again from the Smythe dealership is because of their customer service. There was unfortunately a manufacturing defect with the first xc60 we purchased, certainly not Smythe's fault as it was a problem originating from the factory. Kevin Flanagan was incredibly helpful and actually ordered a whole new vehicle, exchanging it for the original which had been driven for 4 months! We have not experienced a recurrence of the problem. We were so confident that this was an isolated case, and that in the unlikely event there was another defect, the dealership would make it right, we purchased the same car for our younger daughter. Tom Rzasa, the salesperson, was pleasant, knowledgeable and did not pressure our decision making at all. This is a family owned and operated dealership. Their reputation and service are unmatched-- providing a very efficient, professional and personal experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tom Rzasa, Tom Rzasa, Kevin Flanagan
November 09, 2011
Everyone at Smythe Volvo was friendly and courteous. They were knowledgeable about the vehicles and were not aggressive in their sales techniques. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a vehicl were knowledgeable about the vehicles and were not aggressive in their sales techniques. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Flanagan
October 15, 2011
I have been a Smythe Volvo customer for over 30 years. My experience with Smythe has always been exceptional. They know me by name and treat me with respect. They are always accommodating if I have an em My experience with Smythe has always been exceptional. They know me by name and treat me with respect. They are always accommodating if I have an emergency repair. The quality of the service is impeccable. Repairs are always done correctly the first time. With advance notice I am provided with a loaner so I can get to work. I am not young and I have had a lot of experience dealing with all kinds of service professionals. Smythe Volvo is the platinum standard in customer service and should be involved with teaching other service professionals how it is done. More
Other Employees Tagged: Sean Flanagan, Tom Coward, Doug MacAdam , Nick Pavano, Tony Plesh, Kevin Flanagan, Sean Flanagan, Doug McCallum, Tony Pleshe, Tom Coward, Nick
September 30, 2011
Everyone at Smythe Volvo deserves recognition because of their handling of all types of customers. If you have ever question yourself about the repairs and work on your auto actually being done- DON'T- bec their handling of all types of customers. If you have ever question yourself about the repairs and work on your auto actually being done- DON'T- because Sean and his Team (Tony, Tom, Gary, Nick) make sure that it is done. We had a very unfortunate incident with our XC70 and the professionalism of our Salesperson (Craig Melquist) went beyond what I had even imagine would happen in resolving our situation. But that is the way everyone that I have come into contact with at Symthe Volvo has been. We have owned and purchased 6 Volvos 2 of which are still in the family somewhere in Minnesota and Colorado. Smythe Volvo is not a "Typical" dealer but a dealer that genuinely listens, acts and produces. If you want to be treated like someone rather than a number visit this establishment take a test drive and see what I am talking about. More
Other Employees Tagged: Sean Flanagan, Tom Coward , Craig Melquist, Nick Pavano, Tony Plesh, Craig Melquist, Sean, Tony and Kevin

