Richard Cheatham
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Volkswagen of Huntington
838 E Jericho Turnpike
Huntington Station, NY 11746
I’ve been around cars my whole life, starting in the business back in 1969. Over the years, I’ve done a little bit of everything from old car restorations to hot rod building and I’ve even been lucky enough to have my work written up in a few magazines. What I enjoy most, though, is meeting people and helping them find exactly what they’re looking for. I had a very successful used car lot and auto repair business for over 30 years in the same location. Even though I’ve “retired” a couple of times, I just can’t stay away from the car business. I am a strong believer in good customer service and I always do my best to make sure folks get the best deal possible whether it be a lease or a purchase. At the end of the day, it’s not just about cars, it’s about people, and that’s what keeps me going.
Read moreDealership Experience
7 yrs, 6 mos
Industry Experience
55 yrs, 7 mos
Languages Spoken
English
23 Reviews
Write a Review23 Reviews of Richard Cheatham
February 21, 2026
This is the second car that I have leased from Rich. I find him to be very pleasant and knowledgeable with a strong ability to answer any of the questions that I have about the new Tiguan. I will defin I find him to be very pleasant and knowledgeable with a strong ability to answer any of the questions that I have about the new Tiguan. I will definitely be returning for yet a third Volkswagen and will be looking for Rich for his help in getting it More
February 17, 2026
Clean dealership with pleasant salesman. My wife and I were shopping the Atlas verses two other contenders and our salesman Rich was great to work with. He and Fred put together a very fai My wife and I were shopping the Atlas verses two other contenders and our salesman Rich was great to work with. He and Fred put together a very fair deal for us but ultimate my wife decided to go with another buyer manufacturer. I leased 3 Jettas from this dealer and bought the last one at the end of my lease and they have been great. More
Other Employees Tagged: Fred Recchia, Jose Velasquez
February 11, 2026
From the very start this was such an amazing experience. I felt so welcomed the second I walked in the building with my friend. Richie was incredible, he was fast to help and work out anything he could to g I felt so welcomed the second I walked in the building with my friend. Richie was incredible, he was fast to help and work out anything he could to get me into the vehicle I had been dying to be in. Such an amazing man and thanks to him I left with such a beautiful car the same day. Through out the process, he made us feel very comfortable and made sure we were entirely comfortable and ready to purchase the car before finalizing. I will definitely be referring everyone I know to this location in search of the same experience I had. Thank you! More
January 31, 2026
I had an outstanding experience working with Richard Cheatham at the Huntington VW dealership on Long Island. This was my second time purchasing a car with Richard's assistance, and his expertise and pr Cheatham at the Huntington VW dealership on Long Island. This was my second time purchasing a car with Richard's assistance, and his expertise and professionalism truly shone through. He advised me on the benefits of leasing a car, which not only met my needs but also reduced my insurance costs. I ended up with a new 2026 Jetta S. Richard's dedication to customer satisfaction was evident throughout the process, from securing an unbeatable offer to explaining the features of my new vehicle and following up on my satisfaction. He made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Thank you, Richard! More
January 20, 2026
Rich is wonderful! ! It’s our second car with him. He’s so easy to work with and goes above and beyond. Feels like working with family! Thank you, Rich!! ! It’s our second car with him. He’s so easy to work with and goes above and beyond. Feels like working with family! Thank you, Rich!! More
January 06, 2026
Could not have asked for a better experience. The showroom is spotless and they play relaxing music. We were fortunate to work with Richie, who leased our daughter her car two years earlier. What The showroom is spotless and they play relaxing music. We were fortunate to work with Richie, who leased our daughter her car two years earlier. What a delight. The fastest, most pleasant and honest lease we have ever done. Pick up of vehicle went just as smoothly. I highly recommend this dealership and Richie. More
January 06, 2026
Richie at Volkswagen Huntington has once again gone above and beyond. This is the third time he’s assisted me with a new lease, and the experience continues to be great. His attention to detail, genuine care and beyond. This is the third time he’s assisted me with a new lease, and the experience continues to be great. His attention to detail, genuine care for my financial needs, and thoughtful consideration of my family’s needs truly set him apart. Richie makes the process feel easy, honest, and personalized every time. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy salesperson. More
Other Employees Tagged: Shawn Baron, Jose Velasquez
December 21, 2025
Richie was wonderful from start to finish. He was kind, patient and very friendly. He walked me through every step of the leasing process and by the end of the evening he felt like a trusted f He was kind, patient and very friendly. He walked me through every step of the leasing process and by the end of the evening he felt like a trusted family member. I joked with him and called him, "Dad." More
December 16, 2025
I had a wonderful experience at this dealership, largely thanks to the great service provided by salesman Richie. He was incredibly sweet, patient, and made the entire process feel comfortable and stress-fr thanks to the great service provided by salesman Richie. He was incredibly sweet, patient, and made the entire process feel comfortable and stress-free. His friendly nature and genuine care truly set this dealership apart! More

