Richard Klaben | Page 8
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
July 11, 2021
Went above and beyond to make sure that I was satisfied! Amazing customer service from Chris and Steve! Very much appreciated! Love the Grand Cherokee! Amazing customer service from Chris and Steve! Very much appreciated! Love the Grand Cherokee! More
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Stephens, Christopher Hamilton , John Coco III, Kim Rafferty, Casey Shaw, Justin Stinnett
July 03, 2021
Scott made the buying experience painless and very spot on I will buy again from klaben as I have before because you can trust them on I will buy again from klaben as I have before because you can trust them More
Other Employees Tagged: Kim Rafferty, Scott Sobie
June 24, 2021
This dealership has the absolute best customer service I have ever experienced. The employees and Mr. Klaben are very honest, understanding and thoughtful. They will do anything to get your vehicle running have ever experienced. The employees and Mr. Klaben are very honest, understanding and thoughtful. They will do anything to get your vehicle running properly with the upmost respect and transparency. I have gone to other dealerships and auto repair shops in the past, and they have always been very shady. I was expecting more of the same when I brought my truck to Klaben for servicing, but they proved my theory about dealerships wrong with their commitment to customer satisfaction. Both the employees and management will go the extra mile to explain things in detail and honor their price estimates. I finally found a dealership that I can trust, and I will always go to Klaben for future auto repair. Kim was very polite, gave detailed explanations and even offered to give me a ride somewhere while I waited for my truck. I also spoke to Mr. Klaben directly, and I could sense that he was very concerned with my situation. Truly amazing people! More
Other Employees Tagged: Kim Rafferty
June 09, 2021
Really was a great experience. thank you everyone for Really was a great experience. thank you everyone for all your help with this purchase. Gilbert is always a great and helpful guy. keep up the g Really was a great experience. thank you everyone for all your help with this purchase. Gilbert is always a great and helpful guy. keep up the great job More
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Stephens, Ken Harris , John Coco III, Gilbert Perrin
June 03, 2021
Joe Hilliard is always a great service advisor.Thank you Joe Hilliard is always a great service advisor. Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the great job. Great to see Matt back downstairs. Joe Hilliard is always a great service advisor. Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the great job. Great to see Matt back downstairs. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Hilliard
May 01, 2021
Straight forward sales, finance, and management. Great service department and people. Fair pricing. All starts with onsite, involved and honest ownership. Would highly recommend this dealership to anyone. service department and people. Fair pricing. All starts with onsite, involved and honest ownership. Would highly recommend this dealership to anyone. More
Other Employees Tagged: Timothy Beane , Brian Franklin, Corey Graham, Justin Stinnett, John Stokes
April 22, 2021
I can’t thank Tim and Jeff enough for the amazing truck deal they gave me on a brand new Laramie. They deliver the smoothest sales process in the business, it was truly effortless! I was provided all t deal they gave me on a brand new Laramie. They deliver the smoothest sales process in the business, it was truly effortless! I was provided all the features and benefits of the Laramie and was blown away with all the quality it has to offer. I honestly don’t think I can go backwards in truck trim at this point, I’m hooked!! I really wanted the matching chrome running boards to compliment my Laramie and the Beane Team made it happen. In the process of having the running boards installed I decided to get rubber floor mats as a finishing touch on the truck. The parts department was very inviting and awesome to work with. We shared great talk about the Browns, and the overall experience was effortless in this department as well. Thanks again Tim and Jeff for an amazing experience and I look forward to several truck deals with you in the future, you guys and Klaben auto group are the best in the business!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Timothy Beane , Jeffrey Beane, Kim Devlin
April 09, 2021
I cant say enough about the care and compassion Joe Hilliard gives to everyone not just me. Brought my 2013 Avenger up from NC to get it serviced, because they couldnt figure it out. I always bring it Hilliard gives to everyone not just me. Brought my 2013 Avenger up from NC to get it serviced, because they couldnt figure it out. I always bring it to Klaben, but it happened in NC I thought shouldnt be hard to fix. Joe did way more than I ever expected. Joe and the tech did such a great job it actually is as quiet as it was when I bought it new at Klaben 8 yrs ago. I miss having Justin on that side with Joe the 2 of them really have you smiling when you leave. Please keep up the great work. Its been a rough month and the treatment I got really brightened what ive been going through. I cant thank you enough... More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Hilliard
March 23, 2021
Joe Hilliard is and has been one of the reasons I take my vehicles there to be serviced. Our Chrysler 200 recently was in an accident and was a total loss. We did all of servicing at Klaben routine and other vehicles there to be serviced. Our Chrysler 200 recently was in an accident and was a total loss. We did all of servicing at Klaben routine and otherwise. In doing so we had a long paper trail to prove the condition of our vehicle. Thank you Joe for all your hard work . More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Hilliard , Justin Stinnett
February 05, 2021
Carl Eaker is our sales person who we have returned to year after year - he is patient, accommodating and explains all the features and benefits to make an informed decision on our vehicles. I highly reco year after year - he is patient, accommodating and explains all the features and benefits to make an informed decision on our vehicles. I highly recommend Klaben and Carl Esker!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Kim Devlin, Carl Esker, Brian Franklin, Corey Graham, Kim Rafferty

