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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22 yrs
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28 yrs, 4 mos
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355 Reviews
Write a Review355 Reviews of Kris Gaerlan
April 16, 2026
Top notch service. Roll out the red carpet for you and doesn’t even feel like you’re buying a car. Feels like a friendly transaction meant to bring excitement to all! Roll out the red carpet for you and doesn’t even feel like you’re buying a car. Feels like a friendly transaction meant to bring excitement to all! More
Other Employees Tagged: Pete Hankins
April 07, 2026
I recently purchased a truck from Edgar Silva, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. From the first conversation, he was open, honest, and completely straightforward about every detail. There were no can’t recommend him highly enough. From the first conversation, he was open, honest, and completely straightforward about every detail. There were no games and no typical 'sales' pressure—just a smooth, no-hassle process from start to finish. If you’re looking for a friendly professional who values your time, go see Edgar. Every one was welcoming and helpful. I’ll be back. More
Other Employees Tagged: Edgar Silva
April 05, 2026
Blanca did a great job understanding my needs searching for the right vehicle, making the closed process easy and doing all the things post sale that she promised to do for the right vehicle, making the closed process easy and doing all the things post sale that she promised to do More
Other Employees Tagged: Blanca Benitez
April 03, 2026
Edgar was a pleasure to work with and was a great communicator beforehand and in person at the dealership. Buy my Jeep Wrangler was super smooth. communicator beforehand and in person at the dealership. Buy my Jeep Wrangler was super smooth. More
Other Employees Tagged: Edgar Silva
April 01, 2026
From the minute I parked to go inside I was greeted with the friendliest employees. The courtesy and attention my specific needs exceeded my expectations. I worked with Robert who listened and answered al the friendliest employees. The courtesy and attention my specific needs exceeded my expectations. I worked with Robert who listened and answered all my questions. The facility is clean and comfortable and makes viewing the cars a pleasant experience. I would definitely visit again for my next used car and recommend them to others. More
Other Employees Tagged: Robert Schultz
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

