Ronnie Arruda
Ronnie Arruda at Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM

Ronnie Arruda

Salesperson

Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM

42 State Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

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4.9
45 Reviews

Meet Ronald "Diesel" Arruda, one of Colonial's top salesmen-and a legend in his own right. Born and raised in Fairhaven, Ronald earned his nickname "Diesel" the hard way. When he first started as a lot tech, he was sent to New York to pick up a dump truck. Instead of gas, he made the rookie mistake of filling it with diesel fuel-and let's just say, it was a "memorable" learning experience! But from that moment on, Ronald became the go-to guy for everything vehicles, and the rest is history. Fast forward to today, and Ronald is one of our top salespeople, known for his deep knowledge, sharp skills, and down-to-earth approach. Whether you're buying a rugged Jeep, powerful Ram, or stylish Chrysler, "Diesel" will make sure you get the best deal with a side of laughs and great conversation. Come meet Ronald at Colonial, and you'll quickly see why he's one of our most trusted sales experts-plus, you might hear a few diesel stories along the way!

Dealership Experience

5 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

5 yrs, 8 mos

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EV Expert

Wagoneer Embassador

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4.9

45 Reviews

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45 Reviews of Ronnie Arruda

April 21, 2026

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I was recommended from hyannis Toyota to come here to buy my jeep. Everyone here was really friendly and had great service. This is my second jeep that I am purchasing and this is the best jeep dealer I have More

by Robin Maraj
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Watkins

Apr 21, 2026

Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM responded

Hearing you had a friendly experience and excellent service makes our day. We’re thrilled you chose us for your second Jeep Wrangler and that we’re the best dealer you’ve worked with. Thank you for recommending us to drivers from Cape Cod. Joshua Braga General Manager 508-984-1900 jbraga@buycolonialsouthcjd.com

April 21, 2026

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Ronnie and staff were so helpful and professional throughout my experience of purchasing my vehicle. Ronnie was patient and highly courteous, answering our many questions and getting us through the p More

by wmpouliot
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Other Employees Tagged: Joshua Braga, Blake Sangohr

Apr 21, 2026

Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM responded

Thank you for highlighting Ronnie’s patience and courtesy during your Jeep Wrangler purchase. We’re happy our team helped you find the right vehicle quickly and smoothly. Please let us know if there’s anything else we can assist you with. Joshua Braga General Manager 508-984-1900 jbraga@buycolonialsouthcjd.com

April 20, 2026

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I had put off buying a new vehicle for a couple years because as a single woman who has never purchased a vehicle on her own before, it made me very nervous. Ronnie made me feel at ease from the beginnin More

by juliestdon
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Other Employees Tagged: Blake Sangohr

Apr 21, 2026

Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM responded

What a pleasure to learn that Ronnie could make you feel at ease and share the information you needed. We’re glad you found the perfect used Jeep Compass and that everything moved smoothly. Enjoy your new vehicle. Joshua Braga General Manager 508-984-1900 jbraga@buycolonialsouthcjd.com

February 19, 2026

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Saw a truck advertised on Edmunds. com for a very reasonable price,So I called Lacey and made an appointment,I drove 2 hours from Springfield,I test drove the truck and liked it,So we w More

by rjobrien60
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Feb 19, 2026

Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We want to clarify that the advertised price of the truck was honored exactly as listed. There were no additional “hidden” fees added to increase the advertised sale price. The only standard charges discussed were customary documentation and registration-related fees, which are disclosed during the purchase process and are consistent with industry standards. Regarding your trade-in, you were seeking approximately $6,000 for your 1998 GMC Sierra. Based on current market data, age, mileage, and wholesale valuation standards, the vehicle’s market value was significantly lower. While we understand you may have received a different opinion elsewhere, we can only base our appraisal on objective market conditions and what the vehicle would realistically bring at auction or resale. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach terms that worked for both parties. That said, we appreciate you making the trip and wish you the best in finding the right deal for your needs. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact our management team directly.

October 21, 2025

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Ron Arrufa went above and beyond to make my transition into a new vehicle as smooth as possible . Great customer service I highly recommend him . He was very knowledgeable about my new Dodge Durango too More

by Ajstylist98
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September 15, 2025

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Ronnie was my dealer he went above and beyond to get me in my Jeep. More

by sbw920
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Other Employees Tagged: Blake Sangohr

September 15, 2025

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He is truly the best car salesman i’ve ever encountered. He is very personable and will really help you get your money worth when dealing with cars and will make the experience great as well. I highly recom More

by natalia_f91
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September 15, 2025

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Ronnie is a very talented dealer, he is very kind and was extremely helpful to me when I went to purchase a car! I highly recommend him! More

by jennaarruda05
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September 15, 2025

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This dealer has been nothing but great to me so far. Ronnie has gave us stellar costumer service and has made the process quick and easy every time! More

by Jcking319
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Watkins

August 12, 2025

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Outstanding service, personable, took the time make sure everything was perfect with purchase and great follow up More

by chrislac25
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