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Herman Cook Volkswagen

Encinitas, CA

4.8
170 Reviews
As a family operated and community minded business Herman Cook Volkswagen is dedicated to building customer loyalty through personal integrity and customer satisfaction. Please take the opportunity to come in and see for yourself why for comfortable and personal service the best is not always the biggest. Nationally recognized as the Dealership of the Year by the American International Automobile Dealer Association as well as being an AAA Approved Service Facility for over 20 years Herman Cook Volkswagen is extremely proud of its nationally renowned reputation in customer satisfaction.
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1435 Encinitas Blvd.

Encinitas, CA

92024

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August 08, 2026

I would not take my car anywhere else. They do great work and are HONEST. The company is closed on Sundays for their employees to enjoy the day with their families. They are flexible (I More

by sgonnerm
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Eric Axford
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Other Employees : Rodrigo and the kind lady cashier/receptionist. And the great mechanics!
Aug 08, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Your Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is in great hands with our service department. Knowing that our honest approach, flexible scheduling, and Sunday closure for employee family time enhanced your experience is truly rewarding. We appreciate your recommendation and are honored you’ll turn to us again for service and when it’s time for a new car.

August 05, 2026

Always a pleasure to work with Herman Cook VW, both in sales and service. Shoutout to Annie in sales and the entire service department for always providing exceptional and efficient customer service! More

by wwil104
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Annie MacPherson
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Other Employees : Alan, Ricardo
Aug 06, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Hearing that every visit with our sales and service departments has been a pleasure means a great deal to our team. Annie appreciates your shoutout, and our service department is grateful for your recognition of their dedication. Congratulations on your purchase of the new Tiguan, and we hope you enjoy many great drives!

August 05, 2026

I would prefer to be able to select the Service person that assists me. . The service itself is great. More

by campbell.victoria1
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Eric Axford
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Aug 06, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so glad to hear you had a great service experience. We understand how important it is to build a relationship with someone you know and trust when you come in for service, and we always do our best to accommodate requests whenever possible. Please don't hesitate to let us know your preferred advisor when scheduling your next visit, and we'll make every effort to have them assist you. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again!

August 01, 2026

They have the best service team! Friendly, helpful and are always very professional. They even help me out with coupons! More

by Ellen
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Ricardo Alvarez
Aug 03, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Our service team is happy to hear our friendly, helpful, and professional approach made a difference during your visit. We’re pleased to assist you with coupons while servicing your Volkswagen. Thanks for highlighting these positive moments with us!

July 15, 2026

Professional, wise in all things VW, fast, efficient service with a smile every time you go, and they also find for you what you forgot to mention that you needed to be done. VWs keep going with Herma More

by Marta
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Eric Axford
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Other Employees : Alan and Ricardo, and Mr. Cook
Jul 16, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for trusting us with all your service needs! We’re delighted that our team once again provided fast, efficient care with a smile while catching the items you needed. We look forward to keeping your VW running smoothly for many years to come!

July 11, 2026

Each time I need to take in my car for service , the staff is not only helpful but also informative. They go above and beyond, which is why I skip the VW dealership that is close to my home and drive fa More

by ZooKeeper
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Eric Axford
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Jul 13, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Reading reviews like yours really means a lot to our team. The fact that you pass by another dealership to come see us is something we're incredibly grateful for! Thank you for trusting us with your Volkswagen—we're always happy to help.

July 10, 2026

I’ve been coming to Herman Cook VW for over 4 years. Alan and Ricardo in the service department are very helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend Herman Cook. More

by humelaker
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Ricardo Sanchez and Alan Joslin
Jul 10, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

We're incredibly grateful for your loyalty and your recommendation! Knowing you've trusted us with your vehicle for over four years is the highest compliment we could receive. Thank you for recognizing Alan and Ricardo—they're wonderful members of our team, and we'll be sure to pass along your appreciation.

July 08, 2026

Ricardo is so helpful and knowledgeable! I have been going there for years, thank you VW Encinitas. More

by Emilie.Giolzetti
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Eric Axford
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Other Employees : Ricardo
Jul 08, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

We're so grateful for your loyalty over the years! Thank you for recognizing Ricardo and the care he provides. Your continued business means the world to our HCVW team.

July 06, 2026

The EPC light came on while we were on the freeway. I drove on to Herman Cook VW and Mr. Sanchez took our car in right away to analyze the issue. Turned out to be a “one time misfire”. Has not re-occur More

by DR.SENTZ
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Mr. Sanchez 5 stars
Jul 07, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad Ricardo and the team were able to get your vehicle checked right away and provide some peace of mind. We know how stressful it can be when a warning light comes on unexpectedly, and we're grateful you trusted us to help. We look forward to seeing you again whenever you need us!

July 01, 2026

Excellent customer service, Renato was extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and professional. He is a valued asset to the dealership, and made the entire process a enjoyable one I would also li More

by WOLFFECAPITAL
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Jul 02, 2026 -

Herman Cook Volkswagen responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to know our team was welcoming, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the process. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along and look forward to assisting you again.

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