We are very happy 30 year customers of Ray Catena MB.
We are more than pleased with the quality of the vehicles, the service staff and the entire shopping experience. Everyone of the employees are cour
We are more than pleased with the quality of the vehicles, the service staff and the entire shopping experience. Everyone of the employees are courteous and professional, from the greeters, service advisers, front desk staff, sales ( particularly Adriana ) who assisted me in buying a 2026 CLC and my husband a 2026 GLE. But from my observations, the excellence starts at the top from Ray and Leigh the GM at the Freehold location. Lee in particular makes sure that every potential customer is given top notch service. I strongly recommend this dealership to anyone considering buying or servicing a Mercedes Benz. One small disappointment, we brought our car to have the license plates put on. While there we asked about a car wash - a service we know has been offered for years but one we have not taken advantage of. To our surprise, we were told that this service is not offered. Taylor overheard the conversation and took care of it for us.
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by gloriainsurance
Jun 22, 2026 -
Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded
Thank you so much for your outstanding comments regarding your experience here with Adriana Barile, John & Leigh at Ray Catena of Freehold.
We truly appreciate it! Send us your friends and neighbors! See you at the club!
On January 9th 2024 I attempted to buy a 2020 Mercedes
S-560 from Ray Catena of Freehold. The purchase was online and over the phone, We had agreed on the purchase price of the car and I was arraigning sh
S-560 from Ray Catena of Freehold. The purchase was online and over the phone, We had agreed on the purchase price of the car and I was arraigning shipping to Grand Junction Colorado. Because the car was being shipped out of state I am not required to pay New Jersey State sales tax. Well, first they attempted to charge me New Jersey tax and when I pointed out that they can't do that they removed the New Jersey sales tax. However, I am required to pay Colorado state sales tax when I register the car in Colorado. However, the dealership insisted that they collect Colorado state sales taxes for some reason. This is not their responsibility! New Jersey is not a reciprocal state with Colorado and I was told by the Motor Vehicle Division of my county to not pay Colorado Sales taxes to the dealership. I have bought 2 other cars out of state before and this is how it works. I am required to pay the price of the car plus D&H. It made no sense for them to want to collect Colorado state taxes in New Jersey. I am pretty sure that Colorado would have never seen one penny of that and the motor vehicle department here agreed. Basically, it was just real sleazy. So, I terminated the sale when they insisted on collecting Colorado Sales Taxes.
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by gunfighter
Jan 12, 2024 -
Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded
"Gunfighter"
I am sorry you are so terribly misinformed.
No one was ever collecting NJ tax from you. The dealership was collecting the Colorado tax only.
If you didnt spend so much time talking over everyone and using foul language in your emails trying to
bully a dealership with an owner who has been in the business for over 65 years you would have known this
to be the case. Our dealerships comply with all state and federal rules regarding sales tax. The deal that
was worked for you satisfied the Colorado tax which we would have supplied proof to you to process your
own motor vehicle.
I dont really care where you bought cars before. This store in this auto group follows all tax guidlelines strictly.
John, Matt and the rest of my team were nothing but forthcoming and professional with you and informed you every step of the way. I take offense to you describing us as "sleazy". Describing your own behavior in my opinion.
Car has since been sold. Good luck to you.
Jan 12, 2024 -
Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded
I read the emails you sent to John.
Perhaps on the initial pencil when no one knew you were in Colorado yes
But the last deal that was presented to you has the state(2.9%), county(2%) and some PSI (publix safety improvement .37%) tax Colorado collects. My MV clerk spent alot of time on this getting the exact percentages for you so we could finalize the deal.
If you want to do business with our auto group we comply with all federal and state tax guidelines.
We do not leave it up to the customer to satisfy sales tax out of state because if they are not paid the responsibility untimately falls on the dealership. The fact that you implied we would take the money and never pay the tax was insulting and unprofessional!
We would have collected the Colorado tax for our files and sent to the clerk in Colorado for you to process your plates.
You and the clerk at Colorado are on the other side of the country and are clearly not aware of the stellar repuation our owners
have in this industry. We appreciate your consideration and like I said the car has since been sold.
Have a good day
Jan 12, 2024 -
Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded
The initial error was on the desk manager unaware that you were out of state.
I am not insisting on anything. It is the policy of the auto group that we satisfy the sales tax in the registered state because as I explained if they are not paid properly in full the liability falls on the dealership.
We do not waver on this issue.
Im sorry it did not work out. We have had no snow yet thank goodness.
Jan 12, 2024 -
gunfighter responded
Excuse me but no one ever used any foul language. Also, I have a copy of an Invoice that clearly shows you trying to collect New Jersey State sales tax of $6,247.81. You have a copy too (Deal #539770 dated 01/09/2024). Also, you are not required to collect Colorado State taxes. New Jersey is not a reciprocal state of Colorado according to our Motor Vehical Department. So, please explane to everyone reading this why ypu were trying to collect Colorado sales taxes from me when you were told that I have to pay Colorados sales taxes when I register the the car in Colorado.!!
Jan 12, 2024 -
gunfighter responded
"Perhaps on the initial pencil when no one knew you were in Colorado yes"
So you didn't know I live in Colorado? Serously? My address is on the form you emailed me showing 8.6 % Sales tax. Where did that number come from??? Certainly not Colorado! To your credit you removed it when I pointed it out. But it should have never been there to begin with.
I am sorry for using the word "sleazy" but thats how it felt when you were trying to collect Colorado sales tax from me when you were told by our Motor Vehicle Department that it is my responsibility to pay Colorado sales taxes when I register the car here. Not yours! All you had to do was charge me the agreed upon price and D & H and the car would be on its way to me and everyone would be happy. I was perfically happy with you and the dealership untill it came to you insisting that you had to collect Colorado sales taxes. Once again "IT IS NOT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COLLECT COLORADO SALES TAX" New Jersey is not a recipocal state with Colorado. I really wanted that car. However, it was wrong for you to try and collect Colorado state taxes from me when you were told it was my responsiblilty to pay the taxes here, It's that simple.
Have a nice day, hopefully the rain and snow has ended. I am sure that whomever you sold the car to will enjoy it. It was a beautiful car and it is my loss. However, this event has soured me so much on Mercedes that we have decided to buy a new Acura LTX Type S.
Have a nice weekend.
Exceptional customer service!
Chris Paserba & driver Paul are the BEST in the service dept! John Farrell is an excellent sales associate! This dealership has the best leadership,
Chris Paserba & driver Paul are the BEST in the service dept! John Farrell is an excellent sales associate! This dealership has the best leadership, Leigh!
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by Lisa
Service Price Transparency
Other Employees Tagged:
Leigh Farrell
, Chris Paserba & Driver Paul
Dec 08, 2022 -
Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded
Lisa,
Thank you so much for your kind remarks about Paul, Chris and John.
I really appreciate your kindness and of course your business.
the happiest of holiday wishes to you and your family,
Thank you Leigh
Good experience
Very cooperative. They located the car I was looking for even though it was out of state. They delivered the car on time and with no problems.
It wa
Very cooperative. They located the car I was looking for even though it was out of state. They delivered the car on time and with no problems.
It was a pleasure dealing with everyone at Ray Catena Freehold.
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by Marlboro
Other Employees Tagged:
Leigh Farrell
, Steve Chanis, Jessica Moreno
Spectacular!
My vehicle shopping experience was a most positive and enjoyable one! My welcoming received from the greeters, and service from the sales and finance
My vehicle shopping experience was a most positive and enjoyable one! My welcoming received from the greeters, and service from the sales and finance team - all the way up to The GENERAL MANAGER was absolutely amazing ! I drove home with the car of my dreams and a smile on my face! :) Thank you Mercedes Benz of Freehold... You guys are #1 !
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by venny
Other Employees Tagged:
Leigh Farrell
, Leigh Farrell ,John Farrell, Jonathan, Debra, Julie
Nov 21, 2018 -
Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us! It is a pleasure to know that our team provided you with such excellent assistance. We hope to see you again!
They Best Dealership of my car-buying lifetime!
I LOVE my CAR. I LOVE this Dealership. They treat Me and my Car like they LOVE US back! This Dearlershp is what Excellent Sales and Service looks li
I LOVE my CAR. I LOVE this Dealership. They treat Me and my Car like they LOVE US back! This Dearlershp is what Excellent Sales and Service looks like!!!!! Nailed it!
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by carolyn111
Other Employees Tagged:
Nicholas Castaneda,
Leigh Farrell
, Steve Chanis, Robert Lisi, Mary Sabine, Dondi Pollera, Taylor Negron, Michael Lonigro, Brandon Peten, Lisa Lando, Matt Bower
Sep 19, 2018 -
Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded
Thank you for sharing your review with us! It is a pleasure to know that our team continues to provide you with such excellent assistance and we look forward to seeing you again!
Nice helpful not pushy salesman
Pleasure to work with.
A breath of fresh air compared to typical sales people.
Hope to do business with this new salesman.
Pleasure to work with.
A breath of fresh air compared to typical sales people.
Hope to do business with this new salesman.
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by Paul K
May 25, 2017 -
Ray Catena of Freehold - Mercedes-Benz Dealership responded
Thank you for your positive review! We hope you decide on the perfect vehicle with John!