Stephen Has been with New Motors since April 2016. He graduated from General Mclane High School in 2000. Stephen began his career in customer service as a bus boy at Chi Chi's in 1997. Before joining the New Motors team he sold and delivered hand crafted hardwood furniture at The Amish Buggy. He chose to start a career selling Subarus because of the great experience his wife had buying a 2009 Legacy at New Motors. In his free time you can find him out on a golf course chasing around the little white ball, riding his bicycle around Presque Isle state park or working in his garden planting seeds and pulling weeds.
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10 yrs, 4 mos
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10 yrs, 4 mos
179 Reviews of Stephen Kolenda
March 30, 2025
Our family all drive Subarus because we love the cars, and the service at New Motors is terrific. Steve Kolenda is a superb salesman— honest, low pressure, and incredibly personable. More importantly, h and the service at New Motors is terrific. Steve Kolenda is a superb salesman— honest, low pressure, and incredibly personable. More importantly, he knows his product and we have appreciated all of his help. More
March 27, 2025
New motors has a cozy, friendly feel to it that makes you feel comfortable and safe when purchasing a vehicle. Stephen Kolenda welcomed us with a big smile and helped get me in my vehicle in a very timely ma feel comfortable and safe when purchasing a vehicle. Stephen Kolenda welcomed us with a big smile and helped get me in my vehicle in a very timely manner. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Vollant
March 13, 2025
My family has purchased three Subarus at New Motors. We also have our Subarus serviced at the dealership. Our salesperson, Steve Kolenda, was very good to deal with and very helpful. We will continue We also have our Subarus serviced at the dealership. Our salesperson, Steve Kolenda, was very good to deal with and very helpful. We will continue to do our car shopping at New Motors in the future. More
Other Employees Tagged: Allen Yingling , Nick Dylewski, Keisha Hines, Seth Murphy
February 04, 2025
It’s been about two months since my mother purchased her first Subaru from New Motors, and I have to say it’s the happiest she’s ever been in a car. About two years prior I tried to get her to buy a Suba first Subaru from New Motors, and I have to say it’s the happiest she’s ever been in a car. About two years prior I tried to get her to buy a Subaru and get rid of her other car, but she decided to stick with her other car for a little while. During this failed attempt to move her into a Subaru we met a man named Stephen Kolenda. Stephen took my mother out for a drive in a Subaru Outback, and at that time she checked out the speaker system in the car, as she loves to listen to classical music. She really enjoyed the Outback but wasn’t ready to jump into a new car that time. Fast-forward two years later, and unfortunately my mother was in a car accident, which she still is currently recovering from, but when I called Stephen Kolenda on the phone when I found out her other car had been totaled on Thanksgiving, not thinking about the fact that it was Thanksgiving, he immediately called me back, and asked, “how are you and your mom doing?” To my surprise and admiration, he then said, “I remember how much she loved classical music when we went for the drive.” It was a real moment of humanity in a crazy time. That kind of personal memory, and attention to detail is exactly what I found to be present with Stephen from the beginning discussion of purchasing a Subaru, to the final agreement. He went above and beyond in every way possible and truly worked to get my mother into a new car that she was comfortable in. It took less than five days from start to finish, and I was able to negotiate mostly on her behalf, as she was medically recuperating. The Subaru has proven its worth in Erie’s winter this year, and Stephen has proven to be the most honest, genuine, forthright, and honorable sales representative that I have ever worked with in purchasing a vehicle in my life. Through his true dedication to service and responsible sales, he has guaranteed that my entire family will be converting to Subarus in the future. The only car company that I will work with in Erie, Pennsylvania is New Motors, and the only person I will buy a car from is Stephen Kolenda. More
January 30, 2025
My salesman , Stephen Kolenda , was extremely helpful in showing me the selection of vehicle I was looking for. I got exactly what I needed for the price I was looking for. I had the easiest experience ever showing me the selection of vehicle I was looking for. I got exactly what I needed for the price I was looking for. I had the easiest experience ever with their finance officer , Nathan Bird. And extremely impressed with the service department and how thorough they are. Best experience ever , honestly. . More
Other Employees Tagged: Nathan Bird
January 25, 2025
Everyone was very accommodating and nice to be around especially Stephen Kolenda. He was really great. especially Stephen Kolenda. He was really great. More
Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Franklin , Beth Moski
January 16, 2025
New motors has some good eggs at it. Service advisors gives solid advice. On what precautions and repairs should be taken to prolong the life of your car. And they offer them in a manne Service advisors gives solid advice. On what precautions and repairs should be taken to prolong the life of your car. And they offer them in a manner where it feels as if your getting a recommendation from a friend. Not just a business. Sales member steve is also another good one. He's straight forward. I didn't get the feeling of being given the ring around on my trade in. And exploring the numbers and interest rates on a new car. He was willing to go above and beyond to not only find the car I wanted but the best deal for the one I wanted. More
Other Employees Tagged: Noah and nathan

