Joseph Calamore
Joseph Calamore at Group 1 Toyota North Austin

Joseph Calamore

Service Advisor

Group 1 Toyota North Austin

8400 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX 78758

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4.3
98 Reviews

Originally from Riverside, CA, I’ve been in the automotive service industry for 6 years as an advisor and assistant service manager. I coach and train high school basketball when I’m not helping you service your car and love my 2001 Toyota 4Runner!

Dealership Experience

2 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

7 yrs, 10 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

4.3

98 Reviews

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98 Reviews of Joseph Calamore

July 09, 2026

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Worst possible service ever. Had an engine replacement for Toyota tundra recall. These guys can’t even install the engine correctly all kind of lights going on for the last year More

by nguyen.tony504
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No

Other Employees Tagged: Jose Buantello, Omar Aparicio, Sat Amor, Sergio Barron , Brantley cheatham

Jul 10, 2026

Group 1 Toyota North Austin responded

Dear Tony, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and understand why you are frustrated. The concerns you described regarding the engine installation, recurring vehicle issues, communication, condition of your vehicle while in our care, and the quality of the repairs do not reflect the level of service we strive to provide. We take feedback like yours very seriously, and we apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience this situation has caused. Our goal is always to provide transparent communication, quality workmanship, and professional customer care, and it is clear that we fell short of your expectations. If you would like to discuss this further, please reach out to our Service Manager, William Gregg at Wgregg@group1auto.com or call 512-458-2222   Thank you for your feedback. We value your business and hope to have the opportunity to restore your confidence in our dealership.

June 20, 2026

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One of the worst service departments I’ve ever been to as far as professionalism should maybe treat your customers a little bit better and stop being rude More

by Rragsdale1
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Jun 23, 2026

Group 1 Toyota North Austin responded

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. Providing professional, respectful service is extremely important to us, and it’s concerning to hear that you felt our team fell short. We would truly appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience so we can address your concerns and improve. Please reach out to Josephine Easter, (Service Customer Relations Manager) at Jeaster@group1auto.com or call 512-458-2222 x1355 if you would like to discuss this further. We value your business and hope to have the opportunity to restore your confidence in our service team.

June 20, 2026

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Went in for oil change. It was busy so I had to wait but they had a waiting area indoors. More

by zeravlanauj
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Other Employees Tagged: Sergio Barron , JJ

Jun 22, 2026

Group 1 Toyota North Austin responded

Hello, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!

June 03, 2026

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Respectful and prompt and doing their job now they scheduled well. They took me right in the guys made me feel like I was part of the team and I appreciate that. Yeah, I definitely go back. More

by richard.fuqua
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Jun 04, 2026

Group 1 Toyota North Austin responded

Hello, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day!

May 19, 2026

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He’s super rude and unprofessional. Bad at his job and rolls his eyes at you when you ask questions ! More

by 3ng333l
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Other Employees Tagged: Dylan Palladino

May 22, 2026

Group 1 Toyota North Austin responded

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience, as this is not the level of professionalism or customer care we expect from our team. We take comments like yours seriously, especially when it comes to how our customers are treated. Courtesy, respect, and clear communication are priorities for us, and we regret if your visit did not reflect that. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and address your concerns directly. Please contact (Josephine Easter, Service Customer Relations Manager) at Jeaster@group1auto.com or call 512- 458-2222 x1355, if you would like to discuss this matter further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

May 16, 2026

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Its was good but please maintain some tracking system to let the customer know whats the status of their car in live like text messages More

by dommadirajanikanth
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May 22, 2026

Group 1 Toyota North Austin responded

Dear Valued Guest Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any frustration caused by a lack of clear communication regarding the status of your vehicle repairs. We understand how important timely and accurate updates are during the service process, and we regret that we did not meet your expectations in this area. Providing consistent communication is a priority for us, and your comments will be shared with our team so we can improve our processes. Please contact Josephine Easter, (Service Customer Relations Manager) at Jeaster@group1auto.com or call 512-458-2222 x1355 if you would like to discuss this further. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, we value your feedback and the opportunity to improve.

May 14, 2026

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dishonest service depart typically requesting to do $1000-$2000 of unnecessary work at a hugely inflated rate on each visit even when asking to check their previous work. then if you refuse their servi More

by ethanwl
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May 20, 2026

Group 1 Toyota North Austin responded

Dear Valued Guest, We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. We take feedback like this seriously, especially when it comes to trust and transparency. At our service center, our goal is always to provide accurate diagnostics and recommend only the work necessary to ensure vehicle safety and performance. All diagnostic fees cover the time and expertise required to properly evaluate complex automotive systems, and we strive to communicate findings and options clearly before any work is performed. That said, we understand how this situation may have felt frustrating. Please contact me directly Josephine Easter, (Service Customer Relations) at Jeaster@group1auto.com or call 512-458-2222 x1355 , if you care to discuss this further.

May 07, 2026

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Setup appointment with Joe Calamore to have my 2014 Toyota Sequoia serviced and have the valve cover gaskets and spark plugs replaced (I brought parts)dropped off truck and was not able to get rental f More

by btmtime
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May 08, 2026

btmtime responded

Update:The Line Opcode Tech Type hours also stated Bled Cooling system and test drove vehicle over 5 miles.Checked the coolant resevoir was about 1/4 inch to empty had to add coolant to fill level which technician missed.

April 07, 2026

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What. A. Nightmare. Every employee I spoke with except for the cashiers was surly and nasty. I had to call several times to check on my car and the answer More

by YuckToyotaofNorthAustin
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Other Employees Tagged: Brian (very, very nasty), Jenner

Apr 11, 2026

Group 1 Toyota North Austin responded

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your visit left you feeling frustrated and disappointed. Being treated with courtesy and respect by every member of our team is a fundamental expectation, and we regret that this was not your experience outside of our cashier staff. Clear communication is essential, especially when a vehicle is being serviced. Having to repeatedly call for updates and receiving uncertain answers such as maybe is not acceptable, and we understand how that would lead to a lack of confidence in the process. We are addressing these concerns with our service team to reinforce consistent communication, accountability, and professionalism. Regarding the waiting area, we acknowledge that our current service lounge is limited due to our ongoing dealership-wide renovation. While construction can be disruptive, we do have additional guest accommodations available, including our main showroom and a private waiting area equipped with workspace and Wi‑Fi. We regret that these options were not clearly offered or communicated during your visit. As for the battery concern, we understand how disappointing it is to experience a failure after a recent replacement. While batteries can sometimes fail prematurely due to various factors, this is still something we would have liked the opportunity to review and explain more clearly with you at the time. Your feedback has been shared directly with our management team and will be used as a coaching opportunity to improve guest interactions and service consistency. We truly appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. If you are open to it, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you personally to better understand your experience and work toward restoring your confidence in our dealership. Please contact me Josephine Easter, (Service Customer Relations Manager) at Jeaster@group1auto.com or call me directly 512-458-2222 x1355.

March 21, 2026

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Great dealership…I would like a relocation. Lol it’s very difficult to get access for in and out… due to the location of the busy access of traffic..Great Teamwork of the staff🌟 More

by Denmark17s
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Mar 25, 2026

Group 1 Toyota North Austin responded

Thank you for your kind feedback and for recognizing our team’s efforts. We understand your concerns regarding accessibility and traffic in our location, and we appreciate you sharing this with us. We’re glad you had a positive experience overall and hope to continue providing great service during your future visits.

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