Richard Klaben | Page 16
President
Klaben Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
1106 West Main Street
Kent, OH 44240
I have been the CEO of the Klaben Auto Stores since 2010. I started in the business in 1974, detailing cars. I learned quickly that a Family Business was both hard work and fulfilling, with a responsibility to the customers, the team members, and the communities which we serve. Titles represent responsibilities, not rank, as every team member, starting with me, is a Customer Service Representative. Throughout the years, I worked in various positions with responsibilities for every facet of the business as we grew into the Klaben Auto Stores. Today, our business model, upon which my Father (Albert Klaben Sr.) founded and grew the business, remains the same. Customers & Team Members (PEOPLE) are the foundation of our success. Hard work, respect, empathy, team-work, integrity, and a genuine concern for others are core tenets of that model. Moreover, none of it is possible without the Grace of God. We are blessed and I remain forever thankful.
Read moreDealership Experience
45 yrs, 4 mos
Industry Experience
52 yrs, 5 mos
159 Reviews
Write a Review159 Reviews of Richard Klaben
January 05, 2017
The salesmen are always professional and courteous! We like the professionalism of the people in sales, finance and service. It is just easy and we like easy! Thank you for that! This is our 4th vehi We like the professionalism of the people in sales, finance and service. It is just easy and we like easy! Thank you for that! This is our 4th vehicle purchased at this dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carl Esker, Joe Belliam, Jennifer Bowen
December 24, 2016
Top-notch Customer Service by Carl Esker! We've know Richard Klaben for years so we went to Klaben Auto for their continued reputation of honesty, trust and excellent service. Carl Esker took We've know Richard Klaben for years so we went to Klaben Auto for their continued reputation of honesty, trust and excellent service. Carl Esker took us from beginning to end in a smooth and efficient way and we Love love love our new 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk! More
Other Employees Tagged: Carl Esker, Brian Franklin
December 23, 2016
Such a great experience.... very efficient as well I came in to Klaben with a small idea of what I was looking to do. They helped me get out of my current situation and into a great one! I love the veh I came in to Klaben with a small idea of what I was looking to do. They helped me get out of my current situation and into a great one! I love the vehicle I got from the Klaben team. John Coco was with me, educating me about the experience the whole time. Thanks again! More
Other Employees Tagged: John Coco III, Brian Franklin
December 22, 2016
Amazing! John was very helpful and wanted to make sure I was happy! I'm super happy with my purchase & I recommend this place to anyone. John was very helpful and wanted to make sure I was happy! I'm super happy with my purchase & I recommend this place to anyone. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Coco III, Brian Franklin
December 20, 2016
Honest and Transparent Klaben auto group was a highly recommended dealership however I have purchased and leased many cars and was very skeptacle of the hype. I emailed the Klaben auto group was a highly recommended dealership however I have purchased and leased many cars and was very skeptacle of the hype. I emailed the dealer with a quick note to outline my needs and not to my surprise, within 10 minutes received a call from a sales rep, John Coco III. However, it was surprising to see how he understood my situation and eagerly went to work for me and to help me get out from under my backwards car and into a 2017 Jeep Compass. The entire transaction took place over the course of a few days via phone and email as we discussed and reviewed options. John put in a lot of time and was transparent with how he had arrived at the "numbers". By the weekend, I had made an appointment to meet John and to finalize on a new Jeep. I was still hesitant as I expected a "surprise" in the numbers when we actually met. John met my wife and I at the door and had all the preliminary paperwork complete and,,,, there were no surprises. We drove our vehicle, went to the finance department, finalized the lease and we were out the door in about 90 or so minutes. To top it off, while signing our papers, the sales manager Rich Klaben stopped in to introduce himself to my wife and I and to make sure we were happy. At no time did we feel like someone was trying to "sell" us something. Instead, John worked to make sure we were in a vehicle and in a situation that we wanted, with no pressure. We drove past several dealers to get to Klaben and I would encourage anyone in the market for a vehicle to do the same. From the initial conversation, to the moment we walked out to our new vehicle and took this pic, the experience is the easiest and most honest and transparent I have been a part of. Thank you, for saying what you mean and meaning what you say. Tom and Dawn More
Other Employees Tagged: John Coco III, Kim Devlin
December 16, 2016
Always Excellent Wouldn't purchase or service our vehicles anywhere else. They surpass expectations at the Klaben Chrysler Jeep Dodge service center. Corey not only Wouldn't purchase or service our vehicles anywhere else. They surpass expectations at the Klaben Chrysler Jeep Dodge service center. Corey not only is thorough with explanations but has provided excellent customer service above & beyond like no other in the automobile service industry. Would recommend dealer for purchasing & servicing your automobile. More
Other Employees Tagged: Corey Graham
December 04, 2016
I felt like I was the only customer !! Everyone was great. From the moment I arrived to test drive a few vehicles, Justin Bolen was friendly and organized and made this process so easy. He explained in detail From the moment I arrived to test drive a few vehicles, Justin Bolen was friendly and organized and made this process so easy. He explained in detail all the different features of the vehicles, making my choice easier. He kept me informed throughout the process, and introduced me to members of the Lincoln team. The financing process was quick and easy. Before I drove off the lot, I was given a detailed explanation of all the electronics in the car and a hands on review of all the features. My experience was excellent. More
Other Employees Tagged: Justin L. Bolen
November 14, 2016
Incredible Dealership Have always bought/leased my cars here. Well ever since I got taken advantage of by a by-here-pay-here place. Great salemen and great deals! They made Have always bought/leased my cars here. Well ever since I got taken advantage of by a by-here-pay-here place. Great salemen and great deals! They made the purchase personal and not just a numbers game. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carl Esker
October 28, 2016
Great experience and professionalism Experience with Don Jacobs pleasant and rewarding. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Third vehicle from Klaben and definitely would recommend them to f Experience with Don Jacobs pleasant and rewarding. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Third vehicle from Klaben and definitely would recommend them to friends and family!! 2nd Jeep Cherokee and really love it!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Brian Franklin, Corey Graham, Don Jacobs
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