Matthew Van Pelt
Matthew Van Pelt at Honda Universe

Matthew Van Pelt

Sales

Honda Universe

1085 Ocean Ave
Lakewood Township, NJ 08701

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4.9
152 Reviews

Not your average sales guy I take pride In knowing you got the mvp experience you deserve

Dealership Experience

5 yrs, 11 mos

Industry Experience

5 yrs, 11 mos

4.9

152 Reviews

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152 Reviews of Matthew Van Pelt

November 02, 2026

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Easy sales process. Friendly salesperson. Fair pricing. What more could you possibly be looking for?! More

by JMU99KATE
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Other Employees Tagged: Carlos Acosta

Nov 03, 2026

Honda Universe responded

We’re glad you had such a smooth experience at Honda Universe! It’s great to hear you appreciated the friendly service, easy sales process, and fair pricing. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

October 16, 2026

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Did all online research before finding the CRV at Honda Universe, which made getting a new vehicle a no hassle process. From the first email contact with Aimee, to sitting down and dealing with Matt, and f More

by MAKO11
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Salerno, Aimee Herbert

Oct 17, 2026

Honda Universe responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad Aimee, Matt, and Nick made your CR-V purchase smooth and hassle-free from start to finish. We appreciate your trust in Honda Universe and your willingness to recommend us to friends and family. Enjoy your new CR-V!

October 04, 2026

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Best experience i have had in a while at a dealership everyone was very friendly and nice felt like everyone was a best friend def will come back to purchase my next car More

by ANTHONY crespo
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Salerno, Reimer Leuth

Oct 04, 2026

Honda Universe responded

Anthony, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad our team made you feel welcome and comfortable throughout your experience. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again for your next car!

September 24, 2026

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It was great working with the team and Honda Universe. The transaction was quick, the trade in fair and the service exceptional. This is my family's fourth purchase from this dealership and there will be More

by PETER.ROMILLO
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Salerno , Gustavo Avelino

Sep 24, 2026

Honda Universe responded

Thank you for your continued trust and support! We’re thrilled to hear you had a quick and exceptional experience with our team. It means so much that this was your family’s fourth purchase with us, and we look forward to being here for many more!

September 03, 2026

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Matt was our salesman and I highly recommend him. Everyone we had contact with was great More

by Alv3769
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Other Employees Tagged: Rahsaan Jones, Nick Salerno

Sep 03, 2026

Honda Universe responded

Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad Matt and the entire team provided such a positive experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your business!

August 21, 2026

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Every single person I came in contact with was above and beyond amazing and on top of that, I got an amazing deal on my vehicle. :) More

by JUSTBEKIND75
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Other Employees Tagged: Joseph Hanily, Michael Serra

Aug 21, 2026

Honda Universe responded

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that everyone you worked with went above and beyond and helped make your experience so positive. We’re also glad you got a great deal on your vehicle. We truly appreciate your business and kind words! 😊

August 05, 2026

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Very nice and helpful people. Matt helped me out and I got what I wanted. More

by TANNERTOOLE12
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Aug 05, 2026

Honda Universe responded

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're glad Matt was so helpful and made sure you found exactly what you were looking for. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your new vehicle!

July 03, 2026

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Matt was the most patient kind sales person I have ever come in contact with in my 55 years of buying cars More

by MRSKELLY229
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Jul 04, 2026

Honda Universe responded

Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re truly grateful for your kind words about Matt and are so glad he provided such a patient and positive experience for you. We appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future!

June 03, 2026

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Very professional and informative. The salesman put in a great situation and I would use him again. More

by TGILL55
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Salerno

Jun 03, 2026

Honda Universe responded

Thank you for your kind review! We're glad to hear you had a professional and informative experience and that our team was able to put you in a great situation. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to working with you again in the future!

May 29, 2026

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The team at Honda Universe is incredibly welcoming. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with warmth, professionalism, and genuine friendliness. I highly recommend this dealership for their fai More

by RENEE595
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Salerno, Sue Simone

May 29, 2026

Honda Universe responded

Thank you for your wonderful feedback and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear our team made your experience welcoming, smooth, and pressure-free from start to finish. Congratulations on your new 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, and thank you for trusting Honda Universe. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again!

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