Akins of Winder

Eric was so helpful in getting details as the car was being built and shipped to us - ordered in Dec 2012 but knew it would not begin to be built util Feb 2013. Then the recall for the headlights postpo being built and shipped to us - ordered in Dec 2012 but knew it would not begin to be built util Feb 2013. Then the recall for the headlights postponed it again. Eric kept us informed all along the way. Woody was waiting for us when we arrived at the dealership and had everything ready to proceed - very professional and yet made us feel like family! Bill was also very professional in closing out the financial side and even shopped the best rates and gave us options before signing. We had a more than pleasant experience - for the second time at Brad Akins Ford dealership. God bless you Brad, Bill, Eric, and Woody! We are thankful for you all! More

We enjoyed working with Woody. He was very patient and found us the exact vehicle that we wanted. We have purchased several vehicles from Akins, and work exclusively with them. Scott made all the paperw found us the exact vehicle that we wanted. We have purchased several vehicles from Akins, and work exclusively with them. Scott made all the paperwork very simple to understand and carefully explained all our options. Brad and Eric are great folks and we can tell that they make Akins a great place to work, which shows through to the customer. Thanks guys! More

I just purchased a 2013 Ford F150 XLT and I am very pleased at the experience and the price. I'm a long time F-150 fan and ever since the crew cab came out I've wanted one but couldn't afford it new wh pleased at the experience and the price. I'm a long time F-150 fan and ever since the crew cab came out I've wanted one but couldn't afford it new which is how I prefer to buy. I did a search for new F150 XLTs within 500 miles of Atlanta and Winder came up as the lowest priced. And not just because it was a sale or end of the month or end of the year, but April 2nd the price was so low I was very very suspicious. Usually $12K off a truck is for 3 or 4 trucks out of a group of 40-70 on the lot, but at Akins it seemingly was on every last one. So I was intrigued and contacted the dealership. Woody Sowder and Sam Byrd. To my surprise, the price was as advertised and no gimmicks. To be honest, there wasn't much haggling to do because the price was just too good to pass up. But even though I knew it was a good deal, I wanted to sleep on it. Buying a car is not fun and sometimes I absolutely want to pull away and look over stuff in private before I commit. Sam had no problem with that, didn't bother me with "what can I do today to make you buy this car" or the "I'm not going to let you walk out of here until..." kind of stuff that frankly to me is a red flag. It was like here's the deal, keep a copy of it, if you want to go home and think about it then that's not a problem. I appreciate that relaxed style of salesmanship that comes from the confidence of knowing you've got the best deal going. I woke up the next morning happy to buy this car. Financing was no problem, simple, quick and friendly and no pressure to change things. That was great. Woody showed me around the truck and I was gone. Leaving lots of stuff in my beloved old F-150. I guess I was excited. I probably won't buy another car for 10 or so years, that's the plan. So I won't be back necessarily any time soon but if someone were to ask me my advice I'd tell them that when I bought my F-150 I searched around, I priced searched on the internet and that led me to Akins where I got a lot off and had a simple, professional and friendly car buying experience and thus I highly recommend them. Even enough to write out this recommendation online. More

Pricing was awesome! We just loved the no haggle and low price. While securing insurance I recommended Akins and Woody to the insurance customer service person who lives in Chattanooga, TN. He said that h price. While securing insurance I recommended Akins and Woody to the insurance customer service person who lives in Chattanooga, TN. He said that he's in the market for a car and would make the 3 hour drive to check out the dealership. Woody was very customer service oriented and did his best to make our experience as seamless as possible. We did wait 2 hours for the car to be cleaned up to take home. Shipping plastic was stuck to the door handles, scratched chrome on driver window trim as well as passenger that Woody found and had his manager approve for replacement. Upon further inspection after driving away we found white smudges on center armrest in front and doors as well as some dirt. More

I was in the market for a pick-up truck and was referred to Akins Ford by a mutual acquaintance. This acquaintance noted that the Akins Team will work with you to meet your requirements in the vehicle you a to Akins Ford by a mutual acquaintance. This acquaintance noted that the Akins Team will work with you to meet your requirements in the vehicle you are looking for and with the price. This referral was dead on the mark. Woody Sowder provided excellent customer service, was easy to work with and demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the vehicles I was interested in. Most important, he was not pushy and allowed me the time to review the vehicles I was considering. In my case Woody and I worked together to define what I was looking for in a vehicle to meet my requirements and desires. With this in mind, Woody was attuned to my specific requirements. And, deliver he did--- working with Jason McDaniel the two of them delivered the F150 I was looking for in accessories and price. The follow-on support of paperwork and readying the vehicle was well done. Really my most painless experience of many car purchases over the years. Well done! More

I recently purchased a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Woody Sowers, two days after the purchase I experienced trouble with the transmission. I took it in on Saturday 03/15/2012 to be checked; Tom in Ser Woody Sowers, two days after the purchase I experienced trouble with the transmission. I took it in on Saturday 03/15/2012 to be checked; Tom in Service was excellent. They provided me with a loaner vehicle that I drove for a week until they found the problem. The problem was fixed and with no cost to me. I have purchased several vehicles from Woody and I must say everytime he has made it a joy to buy. More

I was in search of a very specific truck. I contacted Woody Sowder and he found one in particular that met all of the criteria that I sought. Over a 2 week period i continued to shop around, but did not Woody Sowder and he found one in particular that met all of the criteria that I sought. Over a 2 week period i continued to shop around, but did not find any other vehicle that was more suited for my business. During this time, Woody was very professional and at no time did I ever feel pressured or angled into making a decision. We did continue negotiations during these two weeks and Woody was fair in complying with my requests for additional information and discussing any concerns I had about the vehicle. I did a great deal of research regarding this specific truck and in the end determined that the price we agreed upon was a good value and met my needs. This vehicle is the second I have purchased through Woody and in fact will replace the vehicle he sold me in 2005. I recommend Woody Sowder and Aiken Ford of Winder as fair and honest in their dealings, and would refer anyone I know to them without hesitation. More

Woody Sowder provided very effective and friendly sales consultation. He was very timely in his follow-up to my Internet contact and the Akins Ford Website was key in attracting my business. He was well consultation. He was very timely in his follow-up to my Internet contact and the Akins Ford Website was key in attracting my business. He was well aware that I was a very informed customer who had already thoroughly researched my vehicle choice and all optional equipment and pricing packages. He was very straight forward and never attempted to sell me anything beyond my interests. He was quick to close our deal. It was a pleasure getting to know him and I would highly recommend Woody Sowder and Akins Ford along with Sales Manager Eric Shephard who was quick to approve our deal. Thank you all very much...we are enjoying our Ford Explorer! More

LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE GUYS!!!! HANDS DOWN BEST DEALERSHIP AROUND!!!! DANIEL SAPP IS AN AWSOME SALESMAN, AND HIS FLOOR PARTNER BILLY WARD IS JUST AS GREAT!!! MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE RIGHT AT HOME!!! SUCH GR AROUND!!!! DANIEL SAPP IS AN AWSOME SALESMAN, AND HIS FLOOR PARTNER BILLY WARD IS JUST AS GREAT!!! MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE RIGHT AT HOME!!! SUCH GREAT PEOPLE MY OTHER HALF AND I BOUGHT 2 CARS WITHIN 2 WEEKS!!!!! WILL NEVER GO ANYWHERE ELSE OTHER THAN AKINS!!! More

I have purchased many cars over the years and have to say hands down this was the best car buying experience. Jim was very helpful prior to us visiting the dealer by sending me materials I requested. I fel hands down this was the best car buying experience. Jim was very helpful prior to us visiting the dealer by sending me materials I requested. I felt no preasure in any way throughout the whole process. I think we were in and out in an hour and a half. I am glad I came across Akins website during my research. You will definately have a repeat customers from me and my wife. More