Kris opened DLR in 2004 with the idea that the car business did not have to be business as usual. Built on 10 core principles you can still find written on his wall, by 2008 DLR had become the 2nd highest volume Internet Auction Retailer in the Nation. When not at work Kris is active in his local Church and enjoys spending time with his wife, Victoria and 2 children, Asher & Beckett. Kris Gaerlan GM….“What really drives this place is great people. Great employees make great businesses. It is just that simple" DLR Core Principles • Be honest • Be fair • Be valuable • Be trustworthy • Be willing to work for it • Do what you say you are going to do (say you will do something) • GOLDEN RULE • Treat coworkers and customers with the same regard • Act as if your family/children were watching you • Don’t dodge the question
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21 yrs, 11 mos
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28 yrs, 3 mos
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350 Reviews
Write a Review350 Reviews of Kris Gaerlan
March 11, 2026
From the moment I received my first response from Robert Yousef, regarding vehicle availability, until the time I purchased that vehicle, everyone and every process was professional and efficient. This was Yousef, regarding vehicle availability, until the time I purchased that vehicle, everyone and every process was professional and efficient. This was by far the best car buying experience I have ever had. More
Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Zegarelli, Robert Yousef
March 10, 2026
This was one of the easiest purchases I've ever made when buying a car. The attentiveness and expertise Brandon DeSoto showed throughout the process and his knowledge of the business speaks volumes about the buying a car. The attentiveness and expertise Brandon DeSoto showed throughout the process and his knowledge of the business speaks volumes about the professionalism of the folks at Dallas Lease Returns. I let Brandon know where I needed to be with my payment and he was able to get it done on the vehicle that I decided I wanted to purchase. He's a genuinely nice guy. He and I met on a Thursday, I checked out a few trucks, decided on one, and he had the financing and paperwork waiting for me to sign on that Saturday. Brandon was unable to be there on Saturday, but Yulian was able to step in and handle everything for him, and the process was very smooth. Yulian is also genuinely nice person. Very pleasant to work with. Fifteen minutes and my wife and I were able to drive off in our new to us 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Off Road Sport pickup truck and go get lunch. Great experience and will definitely be recommending friends and family to Dallas Lease Returns for their vehicle needs. More
Other Employees Tagged: Yulian Equihua, Brandon De Soto
March 05, 2026
Go see Robert- it's that simple. I've purchased 2 vehicles from him the last 3 months and will never purchase anywhere else. Both transactions took less than 30 minutes! I've purchased 2 vehicles from him the last 3 months and will never purchase anywhere else. Both transactions took less than 30 minutes! More
Other Employees Tagged: Robert Schultz
February 14, 2026
Excellent Dealership! Very friendly and helpful people to do business with. Afton was my sales representative and she went over and above to get the deal done in a quick t Very friendly and helpful people to do business with. Afton was my sales representative and she went over and above to get the deal done in a quick timeframe. She had the vehicle prepared and cleaned perfectly. Couldn't have asked for a better car buying experience! More
Other Employees Tagged: Afton Stark
January 25, 2026
No pressure salesmen. A relaxed environment.. Good customer service. Knowledgeable sales people. Conducive atmosphere for doing business. A relaxed environment.. Good customer service. Knowledgeable sales people. Conducive atmosphere for doing business. More
Other Employees Tagged: Parveen Rajendran, Edgar Silva
November 20, 2025
Buying a car from Afton was a great experience. She was so knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. The trade-in process was convenient and the service was 5 Star worthy! She was so knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. The trade-in process was convenient and the service was 5 Star worthy! More
Other Employees Tagged: Afton Stark
November 14, 2025
Outstanding sales staff and finance team. We will definitely be return customers. The indoor showroom was very nice. Great selection to choose from. We will definitely be return customers. The indoor showroom was very nice. Great selection to choose from. More
Other Employees Tagged: Parveen Rajendran, Edgar Silva
October 24, 2025
This is by far the best car dealership I’ve encountered. They give you zero hassle and have always been 100% up front. I have bought 5 cars from Pete, and I’ve sent 6 sales his way from friends. I’ve been p They give you zero hassle and have always been 100% up front. I have bought 5 cars from Pete, and I’ve sent 6 sales his way from friends. I’ve been purchasing vehicles for 22 years (over 20 cars), and Pete is the at the top of my list. Only salesman I’ve ever referred people to. He’s always been very honest and upfront with me, and simply gets the job done fast. You want the best car buying experience you’ve ever had, this is the guy you go see. More
Other Employees Tagged: Pete Hankins, Parveen Rajendran
October 13, 2025
Dallas lease returns is extremely professional and easy to work with. Their customer service is second to none and Pete is the absolute best. to work with. Their customer service is second to none and Pete is the absolute best. More
Other Employees Tagged: Pete Hankins
September 26, 2025
Quaron with A K! Was the absolute best!! Very transparent! He let me know what I could do. As well as what I couldn't! He specializes in not so great credit as we Was the absolute best!! Very transparent! He let me know what I could do. As well as what I couldn't! He specializes in not so great credit as well! If you dont find what you want here. You dont really want a car! Best service Low miles Amazing warranty. Friendly atmosphere! More
Other Employees Tagged: Kerron Sayers, Bobby Nicholson, Ricky Brockway , Angelica 💙 💜

