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Gateway Chevrolet
Avondale, AZ
7,898 Reviews
Joe Gambino, Sr has had a passion for cars since he was a young boy. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York he was afforded many opportunities, but none compared to his dreams of one day owning his own car dealership.
In 1956 Mr. Gambino and his wife moved to Phoenix, AZ and purchased Bobby Unser Chevrolet in 1983. The store was renamed Joe Gambino Chevrolet shortly thereafter. For years, Mr. Gambino lived the life he had always dreamed of and enjoyed the privilege of being the furthest Chevrolet dealer west in the country. People flocked from miles around to visit Joe Gambino Chevrolet because of their honest, up-front business model: We're not completely satisfied until you're completely satisfied.At Joe Gambino's Gateway Chevrolet, we believe a trusting relationship with our customers is the best way to run a business. We don't just want one-time customers; we want you to purchase vehicles from us for generations to come. We want you to become a part of the Gateway Chevrolet family, and believe, just as Joe Gambino, Sr did, that a family run business is the best type of business.
A lot of things have changed over the years, but two things remain the same. A family owned business with over 30 years of experience in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale and greater Arizona area, and our philosophy: we're not completely satisfied until you're completely satisfied.
In 1997, Joe Gambino Chevrolet became Gateway Chevrolet and in January 2002, they moved from their old location on East Van Buren to a brand-new state of the art facility in the Avondale Automall located at 9901 W. Papago Freeway. The new location provided expanded service bays, comfortable customer areas and even more room for inventory; but most importantly, an ease of business that can only be translated into happy customers.Joe Gambino, Sr has a son Joseph (or Joe Jr.) Joe Jr's affinity for rare automobiles and to be just like his dad led him into the business at a young age. When Joe Jr was 23, he became a sales person at Gateway Chevrolet. His determination for success and perfection led him up through the ranks until 2010 when he became the General Manager of Gateway Chevrolet. Committed to selling cars at a great price and maintaining a positive relationship with the community, Joe Gambino, Jr. and Joe Gambino's Gateway Chevrolet have become a staple in the Phoenix and Greater Arizona area.
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Monday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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January 30, 2016
My new malibu I Had a vert good experiencia at gateway chevrolet and got a good deal tHanks to Christian Mena! Def. Recomend to friends and family The Estup I Had a vert good experiencia at gateway chevrolet and got a good deal tHanks to Christian Mena! Def. Recomend to friends and family The Estupinans More
by josefina
January 29, 2016
Purchase of a Chevy Coloradomy My visit to Gateway Chevrolet was to compare prices and trucks at Gateway. This dealership service was excellent. My salesman, Christian Mena was he My visit to Gateway Chevrolet was to compare prices and trucks at Gateway. This dealership service was excellent. My salesman, Christian Mena was helpful and instructive on the different trucks. I ended up buying a Colorado and dealing with Eddie Zamora in Finance was great. The extras he provided at no cost was very satisfactory. They even drove my van I was trading in to my house the next morning to get the van''s seats and to unload all my personal belongings, including dog crates and other items. More
by Rescuelabs
Employees Worked With
Jason Lewis
January 11, 2016
Incredibly Awesome Service We would highly recommend having an customer to work with Christian Mena. Very welcoming...and open to all of our questions. Very detailed in how the We would highly recommend having an customer to work with Christian Mena. Very welcoming...and open to all of our questions. Very detailed in how the whole process works in buying such an awesome vehicle...he went above and beyond in helping us to get exactly what we were looking for. His experience and desire to satisfy his clients was not something you get from an average salesman...thank you so much Christian for all that you did for us. More
by nicoleb85015
December 30, 2015
love my new chevy cruze Chris helped us get approved for a 2016 chevy cruze!! First time buyers and got an awesome deal! Thank you so much! We are so happy with our purchase! Chris helped us get approved for a 2016 chevy cruze!! First time buyers and got an awesome deal! Thank you so much! We are so happy with our purchase!!!!!:) More
by BereniceCamacho
December 29, 2015
I would purchase from them again I visited the dealership on Friday, 12/18/2015, had an idea of what I wanted. I dealt with Christian who was amazing! He touched bases with me once af I visited the dealership on Friday, 12/18/2015, had an idea of what I wanted. I dealt with Christian who was amazing! He touched bases with me once after my visit. So I came back December 26, and rode out of their with a new car! I got what I wanted, for what I wanted to pay with no pressure. I was in and out in less than two hours and I would recommend them to anyone. I loved my experience. Friendly, and fair. Two words you don't hear often at a dealership. Between Christian and the finance guy, Eddie, I can't wait to come back! More
by cutemotherof4
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Christian, Eddi
December 28, 2015
Friendly and helpful. I went in to look at a used Corvette and Alex was very friendly and helpful. I took a test drive and he was not pushy or trying to sell me, he just a I went in to look at a used Corvette and Alex was very friendly and helpful. I took a test drive and he was not pushy or trying to sell me, he just answered questions. When I decided to buy, he worked with me and got me just what I was wanting. I can honestly say he enjoys his job and it was a good experience. Thanks Alex. More
by D
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Alex Aguirre
December 27, 2015
great costumer service I resently bought a chevy camaro at gateway chevrolet and the staff were very nice to my family during the time it took me to get my new car, my sales I resently bought a chevy camaro at gateway chevrolet and the staff were very nice to my family during the time it took me to get my new car, my sales provider was alex aguirre and he was very kind and patient, he answered all my questions, he took all the time to explain everything, at the end when my car was ready to go with me, he also helped me with the onstar guide asistance to help me get started. Great experience, very satisfied with my car and the company, even when it was a mistake in the certify that the car used to have and didn't, for the mistake we end up in a good deal for both of us, the company and me as a buyer, thanks More
by salvador sancen
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alex aguirre
December 24, 2015
My new Sonic with Christian Came in to have my car fixed by service but the cost of the repair exceeded the value of rhe car...so Christian Mena helped set me up with a brand new Came in to have my car fixed by service but the cost of the repair exceeded the value of rhe car...so Christian Mena helped set me up with a brand new Chevy Sonic. Wonderful experience and Christian Mena got me the best possible deal for my situation and went above and beyond to meet my expectations. More
by Cathy Southwestern
December 05, 2015
My new malibu from Christian My husband and I had a very good experience with the sales person name Christian at gateway chevy he was very helpfull and was up front with us and m My husband and I had a very good experience with the sales person name Christian at gateway chevy he was very helpfull and was up front with us and made us feel welcome. He made the deal happen for us during Christmas time. What A Christmas for the Gonzalez family .Thank you very much Christian. More
by Gonzalez m
November 28, 2015
Christian Mena is Unprofessional Christian Mena, who stated Chevy wanted to make an aggressive offer on the Cruze because the Turbo went out and it could be fixed, but it was going t Christian Mena, who stated Chevy wanted to make an aggressive offer on the Cruze because the Turbo went out and it could be fixed, but it was going to be a temporary fix or as stated a “Band-Aid fix” and my warranty would expire in April, 2016 and it would be very expensive to fix. I was told by Christian Mena, that I should get a volt or a spark. I told him why would I go from a Cruze to a smaller car at which time he stated “his mother drove a spark and she likes it”. Christian Mena also tried to tell me I did not purchase the Cruze at Avondale Gateway Chevrolet which really upset me because I have all the paperwork and the logo is stamped on the back of the car. Christian told my husband to blame the government because they set standard on how cars are built. Christian made negative comments about On Star and Cashiers as well as throw Service advisor under the bus to get a sale. I feel insulted and railroaded (taken advantage of) into purchasing another car with the GAP Insurance which I do not need. I was also lied to. More
by AudreyL
