Fred Thomas
Sales Manager
Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills
1565 Auto Mall Loop
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I have worked for Phil Long Dealerships since 1996. I have been in this industry since 1974 when I started working at a Datsun dealership that later became one of the first Nissan dealer in the country. If you are looking for an old dog to show some new tricks, come in and see me!
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Write a ReviewDealership Experience
28 yrs, 11 mos
Industry Experience
51 yrs, 1 mo
25 Reviews of Fred Thomas
January 03, 2025
This was my first big car buying experience and it was the worst ever. 17 days after buying my "Ford approved" 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe the transmission completely failed. My car has been in the shop for 2 m the worst ever. 17 days after buying my "Ford approved" 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe the transmission completely failed. My car has been in the shop for 2 months and a week so far. Still waiting. I never once received a call from Liz from the Hyundai dealership telling me ANYTHING ever about my car. The only updates I get is if I call myself. I have made 3 car payments, got my plates and registration, and they could literally care less. The best part is Gabe, my salesman, is the son of the owners. I have called and texted him only to be outright ignored. I did actually get one phone call from Rebecca telling me that I had to return my loaner and get another one because the one I had, "was over on miles." Well duh! I've been without my car for almost 2 1/2 months!! I explained to Rebecca how upset and distraught I was. Her response? "I will have Nick call you and if anything I'll go over to Hyundai and check myself." Can we guess what Rebecca didn't do? Way to keep up with the complete disrespect and gross negligence to your customers! So a special thank you to Liz, Rebecca, and Gabe. You each have done an incredible job at ensuring that I literally had the worst car buying experience of my life. Please please go ANYWHERE else and spend your money. The Phil long name is NOT one you can trust. If I had the money to hire an attorney and get off this loan with them I would. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Bales, Tim Corum, Ryan Simco, Gabriel Detone, Chris Richards, TD Townsend, Jamie Passarelli, Fernando Ozuna
May 31, 2024
Very friendly staff and great environment! Highly recommend Avery helping you find the right vehicle! Highly recommend Avery helping you find the right vehicle! More
Other Employees Tagged: David Bales, Tim Corum, Daivon Andrews, Avery Harrison, Chris Richards, TD Townsend, Jamie Passarelli , Adam Moore
May 02, 2024
Have a really great customer service! !!! And a really nice parking lot!!! Very great service!! !!! And a really nice parking lot!!! Very great service!! More
Other Employees Tagged: David Bales, Tim Corum, Chris Childress, Avery Harrison, Chris Richards
April 16, 2024
Everyone is always super eager to help me in any way. Avery was especially helpful Avery was especially helpful More
Other Employees Tagged: David Bales, Tim Corum, Chris Childress, Avery Harrison, Chris Richards, Jamie Passarelli, Brad Brunson , Jasmine Southiseng
October 19, 2023
Bought 3 cars here and Its been great. my sales guys I've worked with have been awesome and the finance guys are super friendly and offer some awesome warranties. my sales guys I've worked with have been awesome and the finance guys are super friendly and offer some awesome warranties. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Bales, Tim Corum, Ryan Simco, Lucas Clifford, Chris Richards, TD Townsend, Jamie Passarelli, Fernando Ozuna, Brad Brunson
September 16, 2023
Easiest buying process we have had. Our dealer Avery was very attentive and knowledgeable. He was very patient! Our dealer Avery was very attentive and knowledgeable. He was very patient! More
Other Employees Tagged: David Bales, Tim Corum, Nicholas Tatman, Ryan Simco, Avery Harrison, Chris Richards, TD Townsend, Jamie Passarelli, Fernando Ozuna
April 10, 2023
I paid the down payment with a trade-in. And received money back a month later. Three months after the original purchase they have been sending me letters. Threatening to send me to collecti And received money back a month later. Three months after the original purchase they have been sending me letters. Threatening to send me to collections. If they don't get back the money I was refunded as an overpayment. There is no letterhead on any of the documents. It all looks like something a secretary typed up in Microsoft Excel. I am also disabled. It all looks like they are trying to intimidate and con a disable person. The first spreadsheet I was sent. Was sent through email as a Xerox attachment. The Attachment was sent in clear text with my social security number in clear text. Spilling my PII to the internet. They are continuing to hound and harass me for money. That they sent me as an overpayment. When I called again for third temporary tag. I was told I would receive a call back. It is illegal for a dealer to hold a temporary tag for payment. But this is how they do business More