Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

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Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
130 Reviews

I have been in the Car industry or 14 yrs. I absolutely love helping families find their Dream Car. It is in my Best interest to find you the least expensive vehicle that works for you & your Family.

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 7 mos

Industry Experience

15 yrs

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

130 Reviews

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130 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

August 30, 2025

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Very welcoming and really out to get you the best deal on the car possible More

by Youngdallas21
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Aug 30, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you felt welcomed and that our team at Sands Kia worked hard to get you the best deal on your car. We appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 28, 2025

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Gonzo and Sands Kia made the car buying process smooth and stress free. This is the first Kia we have purchased from Sands Kia, but not the first from Gonzo. As always Gonzo did amazing and the team he wo More

by nathan.nixon
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Aug 28, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Nathan, thank you for your positive review! I'm pleased to hear that you had a smooth and stress-free car-buying experience at Sands Kia with Gonzo. I appreciate your recommendation, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Enjoy your new Kia! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 26, 2025

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I have bought more than one car from them and have been a loyal Kia owner since they first came out with the Kia Rio. More

by tam.hansen
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Aug 26, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your continued loyalty and support, Tam! I truly appreciate your trust in Sands Kia over the years. It's wonderful to hear that you've enjoyed owning multiple vehicles, including the Kia Rio. We look forward to assisting you with any future needs and hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 25, 2025

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My daughter's first car and she loves her new car. Thank you very much More

by New Car Family
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August 20, 2025

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Joel at Sands Kia was fantastic to work with. He made my EV9 purchase a great experience, and the whole process was smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend him and the team at Sands Kia More

by kbh118
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Aug 21, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with your Kia EV9 purchase and that our team made the process smooth and enjoyable for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We look forward to seeing you again at Sands Kia! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 20, 2025

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I can’t say enough great things about Joel. He made the entire car-buying experience smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. He truly listens to what you need, answers every question with patience More

by Lori Y.
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Aug 20, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you so much for your kind words about Joel, Lori! I'm thrilled to hear that he provided you with such a smooth and enjoyable car-buying experience at Sands Kia. His commitment to honesty and professionalism is what we strive for every day, and it's wonderful to know that you felt supported throughout the process. We appreciate your referrals and can't wait to welcome you and your friends and family back to Sands Kia in the future! Thank you again! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 19, 2025

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They are always willing to help and do it with a smile. Gonzo is the best! More

by greatgranne
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Aug 20, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that Gonzo and our team at Sands Kia were able to assist you with a smile. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we appreciate your support. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 18, 2025

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We had Gonzo and he was amazing! He was very patient with me as I didn’t know what I was looking for. He showed me lots of great choices that matched the expectations I had set for t More

by Michelle Gutierrez
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Aug 19, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Michelle! I'm glad about your fantastic experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. It's great that he was able to guide you to the perfect car that matched your expectations. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 16, 2025

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My salesman Gonzo was very helpful, friendly, and had a very enthusiastic personality! Thank you Sands Kia!! This was my 3rd Kia purchase! More

by Sue_mac
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Aug 16, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Sue! I'm pleased to hear that Gonzo provided you with such helpful and friendly service during your visit to Sands Kia. I truly appreciate your loyalty as a three-time Kia purchaser and am grateful for your kind words. We look forward to serving you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

August 12, 2025

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Joel is top notch! He's an honest man, dealing with him was a breeze. More

by joverhemi
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Aug 13, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with Joel at Sands Kia. We strive for honesty and a smooth process for all our customers. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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