Hello ,my name is Mel Horst.I have been selling cars for Conestoga Motors since 2000.My style of sales is more low key,no pressure,because that is the way I prefer to be treated.I enjoy getting to know people and helping them purchase a vehicle. I am married and we are blessed with 5 awesome children,and 9 awesome grand children.I am involved with and attend a local community church in Leola Pa. My hobbies consist of doing things with my wife,my children,and grand children. I also like to fish,and ride bike,go to car and truck shows.I can enjoy a good semi or tractor pull also. Stop by or give us a call and I will try my best to help you!
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26 yrs, 6 mos
Languages Spoken
English
78 Reviews
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August 12, 2018
Great Service Found the car I was looking for on the lot. Easy process and friendly service, both Gerry and Mel were excellent to work with throughout the process. Found the car I was looking for on the lot. Easy process and friendly service, both Gerry and Mel were excellent to work with throughout the process. Honest Establishment, will work with again! More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
July 26, 2018
This was the most enjoyable car buying experience ever! My wife and I were in the market for a ("new" to us) used car. Over the years we have only bought used cars because we feel they are a better value. My wife and I were in the market for a ("new" to us) used car. Over the years we have only bought used cars because we feel they are a better value. We were looking for a car that would hold 7-8 people, have room for some cargo and could take baby seats (3 at a time) with no problem. We had settled on a late model Ford Flex and that is when we found Conestoga Motors. From the beginning Mel Horst was nothing but helpful and accomodating. One of my cardinal car-buying rules is that no matter where I am shopping, the seller must be willing to let me take the car to my hometown mechanic (Lemoyne, PA) and have him and his brothers give it the once over. For Mel that meant I had to take the car a hour away (about 50 miles) and keep it for a dayn before returning it.. He agreed without reservation. When my mechanic said this is the car I should buy, the deal was settled. We worked out the terms, Mel did all of the paperwork and got things ready. We returned in a few days to finalize the sale and we drove home with a great car, perfect for our needs. We would recommend Conestoga Motors to anyone interested in finding a great deal and a great car. Mel made us feel comfortable, talked to both of us about what we were looking for and answered all our questions easily and quickly. We will return to him in the future. More
July 24, 2018
What all car dealers should be like Was out looking for a used Honda Odyssey, first place we stopped was Conestoga Motors and never had to look any further. Their customer service is out Was out looking for a used Honda Odyssey, first place we stopped was Conestoga Motors and never had to look any further. Their customer service is outstanding, no hassles, no pressure sales and knowledgeable the cars they sell. After test driving the vehicle and sitting down with the salesperson my wife, who's typically a picky buyer, said I want this car. She loved the vehicle and moreover, loved the dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
June 15, 2018
Happy return customer Over the years we've purchased several vehicles from Conestoga Motors, and have been very happy with each one. So far this purchase is the same smooth Over the years we've purchased several vehicles from Conestoga Motors, and have been very happy with each one. So far this purchase is the same smooth process. Will continue to trust my vehicle purchases to Mel! More
April 28, 2018
A Great Dealership Conestoga Motors has always treated us with the utmost respect and service. This is the 10th vehicle our family has purchased from Conestoga Motors a Conestoga Motors has always treated us with the utmost respect and service. This is the 10th vehicle our family has purchased from Conestoga Motors and it surely won't be the last. We love the honesty and deals we are able to obtain from a sound honorable dealership, which is hard to find. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
April 11, 2018
Great experience with trustworthy people I drove past and saw a car my wife and I have been looking for so I called the dealership and they were very friendly and helpful. After talking to a I drove past and saw a car my wife and I have been looking for so I called the dealership and they were very friendly and helpful. After talking to a friend who has known Conestoga Motors for years, I felt confident they were going to treat me fairly while also having a great experience. I brought the car home today and the whole transaction went very well. I would recommend anyone purchase a car from Conestoga Motors in Ephrata. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
April 08, 2018
They make it so easy. What a nice team! I stopped in to check out a car and briefly explained what I was looking for. They checked in on me but only after they asked perm What a nice team! I stopped in to check out a car and briefly explained what I was looking for. They checked in on me but only after they asked permission to call!! They are not a pushy, nor are they a pressuring team. They are just two very nice men working for a living and trying to do the right thing by their customers. I bough a very, very nice vehicle from them and will recommend them to everyone I know. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
April 04, 2018
2015 Cadillac SRX I found this dealership while searching Carguru for a vehicle. It has only been a few days since we purchased our vehcile but are extremely happy wit I found this dealership while searching Carguru for a vehicle. It has only been a few days since we purchased our vehcile but are extremely happy with service received from Gerry and Mel. There was no pressure to buy the vehicle and if Gerry or Mel said they were going to do something in the deal, it was done. I have found a dealership I believe is trustworthy and honest. I also would have no problem recommending them to family and friends. On a side note, if you are looking for any vehicle accessories to be added to you vehicle. They work with a company called Little Stream in New Holland. They installed a baseplate and towing system on the vehicle we purchased and it looks great and very reasonably priced. Thanks Gerry and Mel. You'll see us pulling the SRX behind the motorhome as we drive by this summer/ More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
March 24, 2018
Wonderful to deal with! No pressure sales and 5 star rating If you are looking for a good quality used car, we recommend Conestoga Motors. Very reasonable prices. Mel and Gerry are amazing to deal with. No pr If you are looking for a good quality used car, we recommend Conestoga Motors. Very reasonable prices. Mel and Gerry are amazing to deal with. No pressure sales. We will be going back for our next car. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gerry Sensenig
March 17, 2018
As Good Of A Vehicle Buying Experience As It Gets. I am a 74 year old car nut that has purchased at least 100 vehicles, from new to junk, in my life time from new car dealerships, used car dealerships, I am a 74 year old car nut that has purchased at least 100 vehicles, from new to junk, in my life time from new car dealerships, used car dealerships, and private parties. Just some back ground information to show that my recent purchase from Conestoga Motors is not my first vehicle buying experience. I didn't need a vehicle as I have at least one of every type already. However, I have had a yearning for a particular model, for about the past year, of the vehicle I purchased from Conestoga Motors. So, every now and then I would look on-line to see what was available, and wasn't compromising on just what I was looking for - I discovered a few during this time but they were either to high priced of had too many miles on them. This past Monday morning I found what I thought was my "jack pot" on-line at Conestoga Motors. The style was right, the mileage was right, the price was right, the engine was right, and the color was a bonus. I called the dealership hoping that it was still available, left a message, and received a call back from Mel Horst almost immediately. Yep, still had it! Mel asked me what I would be trading in if a deal was made. I told him, and he was soon back with the approximate amount they would give me for it. His quote was satisfactory enough for me to make a fairly lengthy trip from Bel Air, MD to take a look. Mel was waiting for me when I got there. This truck was even nicer than I had hoped for. He put a dealer tag on the truck, told me to drive it like I owned it, took my key to check out my trade-in while I was making the test drive, and told me to come back when I was finished. I did the drive, returned to the dealership, and Mel and I discussed a transaction - his trade-in offer was within his approximate earlier quote, the deal was struck, and I had a nicer truck than I expected it to be. Throughout every aspect of this deal I observed honesty, integrity, and no sales pressure out of Mel. Earlier in this review I mentioned the many deals I have made regarding new, used, and private sellers. I rate this dealership in the top 5 percent of all of those buys. More
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