Karl "Bucky" Buchwald
Karl "Bucky" Buchwald at Parks Hyundai of Gainesville

Karl "Bucky" Buchwald

Warranty Administrator

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville

3111 N Main St
Gainesvile, FL 32609

4.4
40 Reviews
4.4

40 Reviews

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40 Reviews of Karl "Bucky" Buchwald

June 04, 2026

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Professional and courtesy and always customer driven always in touch with the customer thank you More

by rcnmgk
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

Jun 04, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

We appreciate your kind words about our professional, courteous service for your Hyundai Tucson. It’s rewarding to know our team stayed connected with you throughout the process. Thank you for trusting us with your vehicle. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

June 02, 2026

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Loved the waiting room and how fast they got me in and out…not to mention they washed my car afterwards. More

by CSAPP1
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Other Employees Tagged: Jackie Fralic, John Evans, Rob Terry , Greg in sales was a real trooper and very polite…

Jun 02, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

We’re thrilled to receive your five-star rating. It’s great that our waiting area, efficient service, and wash for your Ford stood out. We look forward to caring for your Ford again. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

May 28, 2026

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Great customer service! Good communication regarding service updates and car delivery times. Responsible and customer friendly drivers. More

by TATICOSRAM
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

May 28, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

We’re glad our communication kept you informed throughout your Lincoln service. It’s great to know our drivers delivered your vehicle responsibly and with friendliness. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

May 21, 2026

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My only complaint is about the time. I specifically took my car in at 7:30 because I had to be at a funeral that morning. I asked when I scheduled and also at the dealership when I dropp More

by vfhutch22
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

May 24, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

We appreciate your business. We'd like to know more about your visit and where you feel we can improve to make your next visit a 5-star experience. Please contact us directly. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

May 21, 2026

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My only complaint is about the time. I specifically took my car in at 7:30 because I had to be at a funeral that morning. I asked when I scheduled and also at the dealership when I dropp More

by vfhutch22
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

May 24, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Providing a positive experience is our top priority, so we're disappointed to hear that your visit didn't live up to expectations. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, and if you'd be willing to give us some more details, please send us a message with your contact information so that we can reach out.

May 19, 2026

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Got my wife in on time and out in a reasonable amount of time. Took care of everything as expected. More

by bestenorge
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May 19, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you for the 5-star rating and for trusting us with your wife’s Ford F-150. We’re glad Jackie had you in and out on time and that everything was handled smoothly. Feel free to reach out if you need anything else. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

May 16, 2026

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Excellent customer service hand down and I was never lost through the experience. Willing to come back for the experience. I drove from Tallahassee, Florida they filled my gas tank. More

by MATHIS400
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May 16, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

It was great to see you drive all the way from Tallahassee and leave with a full tank. We’re pleased our team kept you informed throughout your Ford service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

May 05, 2026

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Good friendly professional service. Short waiting time Allstaff members are qualified and truly care for clients More

by JDH1013
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

May 07, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're happy to hear it went well and truly appreciate your feedback. Local Roots. Legendary Rides. Community Pride.

May 01, 2026

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Cabin air filter - replace with customer approval when checked. Don’t wait until service is complete & then take another 25 min to do it. 2 hours for service is too long. More

by pjarrett
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Other Employees Tagged: Elvyn Andreu

May 07, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

Thank you for this feedback. We're very sorry to see that you didn't have the best experience at our dealership. While we're disappointed to learn that we didn't meet your expectations, we'd love to try to turn things around and make sure the same thing doesn't continue to happen.

April 27, 2026

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Called and made appointment for recall. Dropped off car and waited. They sent me a bunch of things that needed to be fixed and let me know the parts needed for the recall were on back ord More

by JSPOSATO
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May 01, 2026

Parks Hyundai of Gainesville responded

We're sorry that you didn't have a completely satisfying visit. Would it be possible for you to send us your contact information so that we can reach out and address your concerns? Thank you for your time, and hopefully, we can get to the bottom of this.

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