I'm Max Golenko, a sales professional with over 5 years of experience in the auto industry. Originally from Odessa, Ukraine, I previously worked as an air traffic controller and flight operations supervisor at an international airport. After moving to Canada, and then to Maryland in 2023, I joined King KIA and Volkswagen in Gaithersburg, MD. I help customers find the perfect new Kia, VW, or pre-owned vehicle, always taking time to understand their needs and budget. I speak English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and I’m happy to assist in any of these languages. I pride myself on honest, transparent service — and I stay in touch with my clients after the sale to offer continued support. I look forward to working with you!
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3 yrs, 2 mos
Industry Experience
11 yrs, 3 mos
85 Reviews
Write a Review85 Reviews of Maksym Golenko
March 14, 2026
I had an outstanding experience at this dealership and truly felt taken care of from start to finish. I worked with **Max**, who—even without an appointment and while juggling other customers—managed his truly felt taken care of from start to finish. I worked with **Max**, who—even without an appointment and while juggling other customers—managed his time flawlessly. He made me feel like a priority the entire day. He listened to what I wanted, genuinely cared about my interests, and worked hard to get me the best deal on both my trade‑in and my new car. I was there for a while, and he even offered me some of the lunch the team had ordered, which was such a thoughtful touch. I drove just shy of an hour from Virginia because of the great reviews I saw on DealerRater, and it was absolutely worth the trip. When I got home, I had a small accident with my garage, and the dealership reached out right away to help me get it fixed at a low cost—thank you, **Bob**, for the quick support. I also had a great experience with **Hassler** in finance. He was honest, patient, and walked me through all my options without any pressure. Even a week later, when I had follow‑up questions, he took the time to answer everything clearly. This dealership is the real deal. If you’re looking for a place that values integrity, customer care, and going the extra mile, this is where you should buy your car. More
January 29, 2026
Max was great to work with from the very beginning. He really took the time to understand what we were looking for, answered all our questions, and never made us feel pressured. We ended up purchasing He really took the time to understand what we were looking for, answered all our questions, and never made us feel pressured. We ended up purchasing a used Kia Telluride, and the whole process felt quick, transparent, and easy. This was actually our second time buying a vehicle with his help, and once again, he made it a very positive experience. If you’re looking for a car, Max is definitely someone you can trust. More
January 28, 2026
Max was fantastic to work with from the very beginning. He took the time to understand what we were looking for, answered all of our questions, and never made us feel pressured. We ended up purchasing a us He took the time to understand what we were looking for, answered all of our questions, and never made us feel pressured. We ended up purchasing a used Ford Explorer, and the whole process was quick, transparent, and straightforward. This is actually our second time buying a vehicle with his help, and once again, he delivered a great experience. If you’re in the market for a car, Max is the person to see. More
January 27, 2026
We had a great experience working with Max. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We purchased a used Kia Sportage, and this was already the sec He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We purchased a used Kia Sportage, and this was already the second vehicle we bought through him. Everything was exactly as described. Highly recommend asking for Max if you’re looking for a vehicle! More
Other Employees Tagged: Lev Gershevich
January 27, 2026
This is my 2nd purchase now for a used telluride from Max and once again it went great! I was happy with my trade and new purchase and knew I could rely on Max to help me with the process. and once again it went great! I was happy with my trade and new purchase and knew I could rely on Max to help me with the process. More
January 27, 2026
I recently purchased a Sorento and had a great experience working with Max. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Max answered all my questions, kept me info working with Max. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Max answered all my questions, kept me informed, and made sure everything went perfectly from start to finish. I truly appreciate his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a car. Thank you, Max! More
Other Employees Tagged: Nan Wong
January 25, 2026
I’ve been working with Max on a potential lease and have been incredibly impressed with his professionalism. He’s been responsive well after hours, crunching numbers and working to find a deal that actually been incredibly impressed with his professionalism. He’s been responsive well after hours, crunching numbers and working to find a deal that actually fits my budget rather than just pushing a standard offer. Even if the numbers don't ultimately align, I highly recommend asking for Max if you want someone who actually puts in the work for his clients More
January 24, 2026
I had the best experience ever buying a car with Max. I just bought a 2025 Kia K4 and am absolutely pleased with my purchase and the whole buying experience. I recommend Max as a sales person 100%! He ma I just bought a 2025 Kia K4 and am absolutely pleased with my purchase and the whole buying experience. I recommend Max as a sales person 100%! He made everything so easy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Lev Gershevich
January 24, 2026
I recently purchased a Kia K5 and had a great experience at this dealership. Max was my salesperson, and Lev was the manager who helped finalize everything. Both were professional, straightforward, and easy at this dealership. Max was my salesperson, and Lev was the manager who helped finalize everything. Both were professional, straightforward, and easy to work with. The whole process went smoothly from start to finish, with no pressure and clear communication. I’m very happy with my purchase and the level of service I received. Highly recommend working with Max and Lev! More
Other Employees Tagged: Lev Gershevich

