James Pitney
Sales Professional
Volkswagen of Huntington
838 E Jericho Turnpike
Huntington Station, NY 11746
I have been with VW since 2012 and had a great opportunity to land here at VW of Huntington, who are #1 in Sales in the Northeast Region (Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine). There is a very simple recipe for that success, customer focused process. My purpose in the Auto Industry is to provide the best car buying experience for every customer. I achieve that by streamlining the process that saves you time and money but puts you in the right car that fits you and your families needs. If you are looking for an ethical, honest, patient and understanding Sales Professional, I am your man! Contact me and lets set up your appointment now. Contact Info: Phone- (631)470-8107 Email: VDUBJames@VWofHuntington.com Facebook: James at VW Frederick Douglass "Without struggle there is no progress"
Read moreDealership Experience
8 yrs, 9 mos
Industry Experience
12 yrs, 10 mos
52 Reviews
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October 28, 2022
My whole experience with this dealership was unprofessional and awful. My phone calls to “the dealership” it turns out we’re to a call center - not the actual dealership even though they made i unprofessional and awful. My phone calls to “the dealership” it turns out we’re to a call center - not the actual dealership even though they made it seem this way - so information was inaccurate and prices/rates agreed over the phone not honored in person. Absolutely infuriating!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jim Doyle , Dennis Castoro
September 10, 2022
Dishonest. Anyone attempting to purchase a vehicle at this Huntington VW dealer, or their affiliate Smithtown VW, better turn the xxxx around and leave witho Anyone attempting to purchase a vehicle at this Huntington VW dealer, or their affiliate Smithtown VW, better turn the xxxx around and leave without the headache. Especially if you deal with Eli. Incompetent liar. If you're wise to their tactics you will find numerous ways that they try to screw you over. Bunch of losers from sales, to finance, and straight to the manager. I made a mistake of ordering my vehicle through VW's website to this dealer and was forced to relinquish my order because of their inflated in-house only financing rates, 7k over sticker on a car that I ordered b.s., and sneaky fake discounts they try to make you think that your getting while they essentially steal your State and Federal tax rebates from you by inflating the sticker price. Fyi for anyone that is still reading this, I sat down with that loser Eli on a Saturday worked out a deal that I was unhappy with and took notes every step of the way. On Monday I go to pick up the car and they raised the price on me by 2k without telling me. Seems like when I squeezed them up on my trade-in a couple grand, which by the way was nearly fair market value, they then increased the sticker price on me to compensate for that and I noticed at the finance desk. You have to look at their computer to see whats going on. Eli intentionally writes the order so that its barely comprehensible, supposedly reflecting that I'm paying 5K over sticker the price but in the computer system its different. Definitely take notes to compare at the end. I brought it to the Managers attention and he could have cared less. Would not honor the previously agreed upon 5k over sticker. "This is the price". He said I didnt know basic math. There isnt a auto loan calculator on the internet that could possibly figure out the monthly payment that they set up for me. Who the xxxx knows what else they were lying to me about. After this I had enough and walked out. Also note: Forget about getting your own loan. They will only allow financing through their affiliated banks in which they receive a kickback while screwing you over on the interest rate regardless of how good your credit is. Tell me that prime rate is 6%.. not a chance. I called my back and on speaker phone they said 4%. Extremely greedy. And... Shame on VW USA for setting up a pre-order system this bad. More
Other Employees Tagged: Shawn Baron, Fred Recchia, Eliezer Polanco, Jim Doyle, Omar Herrera, Chris Valentine , Diana Alberto, Dennis Castoro, Jose Silverio
January 02, 2017
My third tiguan I came in for my third Tiguan, I was helped by James Pitney...who made my third experience wonderful. I thought I knew a lot ,but some changes had bee I came in for my third Tiguan, I was helped by James Pitney...who made my third experience wonderful. I thought I knew a lot ,but some changes had been made, James was informative and patient! More
December 31, 2016
Seemless transition from Passats to a Tiguan and Jetta Shawn and James listened to our requests and needs and tailored an early lease turn in plan that exceeded our expectations! This is our third round of Shawn and James listened to our requests and needs and tailored an early lease turn in plan that exceeded our expectations! This is our third round of leasing from VW of Huntington and they made us feel like a new customer and more importantly wanted us to remain in the Volkswagen family. Our new Tiguan Wolfberg and Jetta SE are awesome!!! Thanks Guys More
Other Employees Tagged: Shawn Baron
December 22, 2016
First timer It was my first time leasing a new car and after two test drives I found a car I love. James helped me through the process and promised me it would be It was my first time leasing a new car and after two test drives I found a car I love. James helped me through the process and promised me it would be easy, and he delivered. More
December 22, 2016
Excellent experience, again! I got my first VW lease from VW of Huntington 3.5 years ago and I was very happy. They periodically check in to make sure everything was good with the I got my first VW lease from VW of Huntington 3.5 years ago and I was very happy. They periodically check in to make sure everything was good with the car and if there is anything they can do to help. My lease was almost up and I was interested in learning about trade-in programs. I spoke to James we set up an appointment to come in. He is very professional and knowledgeable about the new models and programs. My wife and I had a price in mind when we walked in and James/team beat it! We did some paperwork and 1.5 hours later we were in our new car. James is a pleasure to work with and is very personable. We also worked with Bob, who remembered us from the first time we got our car there. He is great to work with; very upfront and makes all the finance stuff a breeze. It's a great dealership and there is a reason they are one of the best in the country. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bob Puccio
November 30, 2016
A wonderful experience James Pitney made leasing my new car such a great and trouble free experience. He answered all my questions and concerns and was very accommodating. I James Pitney made leasing my new car such a great and trouble free experience. He answered all my questions and concerns and was very accommodating. I thoroughly recommend him. More
November 30, 2016
Fun Fabulous experience! I was back for my third Tiguan. James was patient and kind explaining the new features, showing me easier ways to do things. I was not so sure about t I was back for my third Tiguan. James was patient and kind explaining the new features, showing me easier ways to do things. I was not so sure about the appleplay... but James tutored me thru it! More
November 24, 2016
Amazing first time car buying experience! James made my first experience with car shopping much easier than I had ever expected. He went above and beyond to make sure that I had no problems wh James made my first experience with car shopping much easier than I had ever expected. He went above and beyond to make sure that I had no problems when it came to leasing a 2017 Tiguan. He was consistently on top of things and made me feel at ease and that I was always the priority. I was never confused with what I was getting into or lost in the dealer jargon. Always friendly, honest and personable and made me feel like I was buying from a friend! 10/10 would recommend! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bob Puccio
November 10, 2016
No fooling around. Just great service and value. We had done our homework and were price shopping when James responded to us.. We really appreciated that James was so upfront, no bait and switch, no We had done our homework and were price shopping when James responded to us.. We really appreciated that James was so upfront, no bait and switch, no mysterious charges on our bill. We've had some unpleasant car buying experiences in the past, but not this time. We got a great price on our new Passat, great service when we picked it up, and James demonstrated that he really listened to what we wanted in a car buying experience, and then delivered. I wish a needed another new car! More