
Hello ,my name is Mel Horst.I have been selling cars for Conestoga Motors since 2000.My style of sales is more low key,no pressure,because that is the way I prefer to be treated.I enjoy getting to know people and helping them purchase a vehicle. I am married and we are blessed with 5 awesome children,and 9 awesome grand children.I am involved with and attend a local community church in Leola Pa. My hobbies consist of doing things with my wife,my children,and grand children. I also like to fish,and ride bike,go to car and truck shows.I can enjoy a good semi or tractor pull also. Stop by or give us a call and I will try my best to help you!
Read moreDealership Experience
25 yrs, 7 mos
Languages Spoken
English
73 Reviews
Write a Review73 Reviews of Mel Horst
August 02, 2025
I saw the car I wanted and Conestoga Motors made it happen. It was fast, easy, and simple process. I also love my car! happen. It was fast, easy, and simple process. I also love my car! More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
August 02, 2025
Great people to deal with, very friendly and professional. Good quality vehicles and easy to deal with. Would definitely recommend them. professional. Good quality vehicles and easy to deal with. Would definitely recommend them. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig , Justin
June 10, 2025
After being in many other dealerships the last couple of years, it was refreshing doing business with Justin and Gerry. They were both very honest and had good personality. Can't say enough good things abou years, it was refreshing doing business with Justin and Gerry. They were both very honest and had good personality. Can't say enough good things about Conestoga Motors as a dealership compared to most others. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig , Justin
March 04, 2025
Very professional. Great customer service. Mel was great to work with. No pressure car buying experience. As long as this car continues to run as good as it looks I loo Great customer service. Mel was great to work with. No pressure car buying experience. As long as this car continues to run as good as it looks I look forward to working with this car dealer team for future vehicle purchases for my family. More
January 06, 2025
I purchased a 2023 Chevy Traverse from Conestoga Motors in July 2024. Despite the higher mileage, it fit my price range, and I decided to take the risk. Being three hours away from Ephrata, PA, I knew this in July 2024. Despite the higher mileage, it fit my price range, and I decided to take the risk. Being three hours away from Ephrata, PA, I knew this would require trust and good communication. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, a major issue arose. While it was an unfortunate situation, it provided an opportunity to see how Conestoga Motors handles challenges. I contacted Mel and Jerry to inform them of the issue, and they responded with professionalism and integrity. They immediately took the necessary steps to address the problem under the warranty, ensuring the process was as smooth as possible. I purposely waited months to write this review to ensure the resolution was completed correctly—and I’m happy to report it absolutely was. When things go wrong, you learn a lot about people and businesses, and I discovered that Mel, Jerry, and the team at Conestoga Motors are genuine, honest, and committed to their customers. If you’re considering a purchase, I highly recommend buying confidently from Conestoga Motors. My experience proves they stand by their word and go above and beyond to make things right. Marc More
Other Employees Tagged: Jerry
December 18, 2024
Was the best car buying experience I have ever had. Gerry and Mel were forthcoming in answering questions and I am confident I received a fair price for my purchase and my trade-in. Highly recommend. Gerry and Mel were forthcoming in answering questions and I am confident I received a fair price for my purchase and my trade-in. Highly recommend. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
November 20, 2024
Gerry was honest and trustworthy. I would recommend everyone to consider Connestoga Motors for a reliable vehicle. It was a pleasurable experience. I would recommend everyone to consider Connestoga Motors for a reliable vehicle. It was a pleasurable experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
October 28, 2024
I’ve purchased every car I’ve owned since 1997 from Gerry Sensenig and Conestoga Motors, and… I will never buy a future vehicle from anyone other than Gerry Sensenig. He is - by a country mile - the best c Sensenig and Conestoga Motors, and… I will never buy a future vehicle from anyone other than Gerry Sensenig. He is - by a country mile - the best car guy I know. 14 vehicles and counting. Honest… fair… love the guy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
October 26, 2024
I wouldn’t buy a car anywhere else. Honest and straightforward. Also love Justin’s Detailing Service. Honest and straightforward. Also love Justin’s Detailing Service. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig , Justin Sensenig
October 08, 2024
I was looking for a specific car for a while, and living in the Philadelphia area, there are plenty of options. During my search, I found the vehicle I wanted at Conestoga Motors. After reaching out and exc in the Philadelphia area, there are plenty of options. During my search, I found the vehicle I wanted at Conestoga Motors. After reaching out and exchanging emails for a few days, I decided to make the trip to Ephrata—a place I had never been—to test drive the car. The vehicle was exactly as described, and the attention to detail in preparing it was impressive. After a quick test drive, I sealed the deal and drove away in less than an hour. I also had the pleasure of having a wholesome conversation with Mel and a few others in the office as Mel finalized the paperwork. Being born and raised in Texas, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of connecting with others that I would not have met if I was not buying this car. I HIGHLY recommend driving to Conestoga Motors to get a vehicle. What had taken me months to finalize, Conestoga Motors accomplished by being authentic, honest, friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. I love my vehicle. I would definitely go back to them when the time arises, and I will definitely recommend them to others. More
Other Employees Tagged: Two others in the office - Don't know names - Woman and young man!

