Jim Almindo
Jim Almindo at Destination Kia
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Jim Almindo

Service Director

Destination Kia

760 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206

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4.1
27 Reviews

Dealership Experience

2 yrs, 6 mos

Industry Experience

33 yrs, 7 mos

4.1

27 Reviews

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27 Reviews of Jim Almindo

February 01, 2025

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They went out of their way to resolve our issue. The service dept was very efficient. More

by soocean1809
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Yes

January 20, 2025

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They need to answer thier phone. I wanted to add a remote starter to my car but I couldn't get anybody to answer the phone or call me back. More

by Gus
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December 17, 2024

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Appointment completed as scheduled. Wait time as promised. Feedback re: vehicle offered during process. Billing completed promptly and accurately. More

by cbskier
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Other Employees Tagged: Marshall Blakeslee

October 30, 2024

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Always helpful . Very knowledgeable about the cars and how they all handle my car issue More

by KATHY.ELLIS17
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Other Employees Tagged: Benjamin irving

October 04, 2024

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Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. Answered all questions that I had. They dealership was clean and pleasant while waiting. More

by ccollins798
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October 01, 2024

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The service department is the worst I have ever dealt with. The following occurred over the recent 2 weeks they had our car for warranty related service: 1. Didn't return calls for 2 weeks 2. When I wa More

by jimd4945
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Other Employees Tagged: Marshall Blakeslee

June 12, 2024

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All employees were friendly professional and very helpful. This was the easiest dealership visit I ever had, I’m very pleased More

by maga1r
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Other Employees Tagged: Marshall Blakeslee, Alex Wilson, Anthony Donato , Dona't Poirier Jr.

June 06, 2024

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This man does not support the customers. Terrible service and communication! Almindo has lost me and my friends as customers! He could use some training in dealing with customers! More

by Chew66
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Other Employees Tagged: Rick Docherty, Juan Morales , Dona't Poirier Jr.

June 06, 2024

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Bought a brand new Telluride. Was inspected, Missing drive shaft bolts, door molding. Jim Almindo blamed this on me. I was floored by his email. More

by Chew66
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April 12, 2024

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I like the people, but I couldn’t get a return phone call many times More

by rkawczak
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Other Employees Tagged: Marshall Blakeslee

Apr 13, 2024

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I would to have my phone calls returned to me sooner rather than waiting several days waiting

Apr 13, 2024

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