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McKenney Salinas Honda
Gastonia, NC
503 Reviews
McKenney Salinas Honda has been a family-owned and operated dealership for over 25 years with owner, Sal Salinas, on-site. McKenney Salinas Honda specializes in new Honda, Certified Pre-Owned Honda and all other pre-owned vehicle sales. We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs in Gaston County.
McKenney Salinas Honda also has an award-winning service and parts department, dedicated to excellence in customer satisfaction. Located in Gastonia, North Carolina. We will help you find the right vehicle for your needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about our new and preowned vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about our auto financing options. Whether you are looking for a new Honda or a preowned vehicle, McKenney Salinas Honda is here to help.
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August 16, 2013
Lamont Stevenson was great to work with! He made the sale quick and easy. This review would have been great all around except for an issue that I had with one of the two keys I was given. The remote entry d quick and easy. This review would have been great all around except for an issue that I had with one of the two keys I was given. The remote entry did not work on one key and this was not explained to me at the time of sale. The dealership did work with me to try to reprogram the key, but in the end, it turned out that the key was a "dud." I was given the option to go in half for the payment of the new key. I felt this was very unfair since I was sold the car under the assumption that both keys were fully functional and not partially functional. I really had to argue this point with Jonathan (Don't know his last name) in order to get the key issue resolved. The arguing and haggling over the key was not necessary and not good customer service. I was also told that the key was never tested. In the end, the dealership finally offered to replace the key w/ remote entry at no cost to me. It was a great experience except for this one set back. More
by madcowtipper23
August 14, 2013
We bought a van with a sunroof as we have to have one. When the van was delivered, it did not have a sunroof. It was supposed to be installed. Took months, many phone calls, and the owners and managers When the van was delivered, it did not have a sunroof. It was supposed to be installed. Took months, many phone calls, and the owners and managers would not return our calls. Finally, I asked a male to call on my behalf as I suspected I was being slashed because I was a woman. Truly, it did the trick. Within a week, I had the sunroof (five months later), but I had to drive seven hours and spend overnight in a hotel to get it done without any compensation for my expenses. There was a xxxx and bull story about a company in our area that supposedly said we came to their facility and they could not install. True, they did say, when we called, that they could not install it. But they swore to God they never said we drove to their place because we didn't. Anyway, I am a very successful business woman and have never been treated so shabbily. In addition, the male I asked to help me listened in to one of my phone calls and said, "For the first time in my life I see why women can be so frustrated by being treated like second or third class citizens." Jonathan was abusive verbally to me on our last conversation claiming that he did not have to live up to advertising. Never again would I use this company. More
by MMG103
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Jonathan
August 12, 2013
It was easy and simple to accomplish. The features of the car were explained completely to me and even set up the blue tooth. I am enjoying drive this car. the car were explained completely to me and even set up the blue tooth. I am enjoying drive this car. More
by smalbright
August 05, 2013
Our family came to Gastonia with the intentions of purchasing a 2014 Mazda6 and a 2010 Honda Civic from a dealership down the road from McKenney-Salinas. We just happened to stop in and look at the A purchasing a 2014 Mazda6 and a 2010 Honda Civic from a dealership down the road from McKenney-Salinas. We just happened to stop in and look at the Accords on the lot before heading out to make a deal on the Mazda. Sitting down in that Accord changed my mind, but we still went to give the Mazda a chance. In the end, we went back to McKenney-Salinas and purchased a 2013 Honda Accord LX and a 2012 Honda Civic for our daughter. The process of trading two cars and buying two cars could be a difficult process, but Eddie Jarvis made it as pleasant as possible. My husband and I both felt that Eddie was honest and truthful with us, and because of that, it was probably the most comfortable car-buying experience we've ever had. We were able to get TWO vehicles with more features that we expected. We were also able to purchase a newer Civic than we expected, and our daughter is thrilled with her car! For financing, we dealt with Roger Hoyle. He had had a very busy day, but was very kind and extremely patient with us.I had a spoiler installed on my Accord, so I've just had my first experience with the service department as well. I was very pleased by their friendliness and could tell that the service department is well run. I should also mention that we drove from Spartanburg, SC, and there are Honda dealerships closer to us, but I'm convinced that we would not have gotten the same results! I would gladly recommend McKenney-Salinas to anyone who wants to deal with great people at a great dealership! More
by mihalti
July 30, 2013
This was my first time buying a new car in my name. As my first big purchase, it was understandably nerve-wracking. Dean Woodward was a joy to work with. He made the experience easy, he did not push me my first big purchase, it was understandably nerve-wracking. Dean Woodward was a joy to work with. He made the experience easy, he did not push me into buying the car or doing ahything that I did not want to do. He was open and honest with me and helped me to get a good deal on my first brand new car. I would HIGHLY recommend McKenney-Salinas Honda to anyone who is looking for a new or used car. All of the sales associates were friendly, and went out of their way to make sure I needed nothing. And, as a customer of McKenney-Salinas Honda for almost 6 years now, I can speak to the fact that their service department is excellent as well. More
by smurph08
Employees Worked With
Dean Woodward
July 29, 2013
My 1999 CRV needed a seat belt replacement so while the service dept. was installing it I wandered around looking at the new CRVs. With lunch box in hand I was approached by Roger on his way into work that service dept. was installing it I wandered around looking at the new CRVs. With lunch box in hand I was approached by Roger on his way into work that morning, with can I help you. From there the new blue CRV might get to go home with me. I wouldn't dare bring it home without the wife knowing about it. Anyway after we put some numbers together I told them I'd be back when my wife was back in town. That night she pulled the trigger on it, so I went back the next morning. Rogers schedule changed and in stepped Dean ready to close this deal out. Both salesmen were very professional and understood what I needed. The experience was better than I had expected with more techonolgy since my CRV that we purchased from them in 2000. More
by cejenkins1
Employees Worked With
Dean Woodward
July 29, 2013
Dean Woodward came over to assist me and I was very specific in what I was looking for. Dean had to crossed a busy street not once but 3 times to look in another parking lot to find what I was wanting specific in what I was looking for. Dean had to crossed a busy street not once but 3 times to look in another parking lot to find what I was wanting. He went over and above the call of salesman duty! More
by Outen917
Employees Worked With
Dean Woodward
July 28, 2013
Eddie was very friendly and very helpful in my car buying experience. He was very upfront and honest, and very genuine in all matters. I would certainly contact Eddie next time I have a vehicle need, he ma experience. He was very upfront and honest, and very genuine in all matters. I would certainly contact Eddie next time I have a vehicle need, he made the whole car buying experience as smooth as possible for me. More
by ssnl12345
Employees Worked With
July 27, 2013
Jasper was great. We remembered him from a first visit to the dealer over 1 year ago. We was great then and not at all pushy or overbearing. He let us move at our own pace. It took us over a year to fin to the dealer over 1 year ago. We was great then and not at all pushy or overbearing. He let us move at our own pace. It took us over a year to finally seal the deal and he was the only one we wanted to work with. We would have liked to get more for our trade in price -- to us we had a great car with lots of life left. We did receive in the blue book range so we really couldn't complain. More
by georgemacdonald
Employees Worked With
July 25, 2013
We didn't have to hassle with the back and forth on our trade or the price of the new vehicle. Great group of guys and awesome dealership!!! our trade or the price of the new vehicle. Great group of guys and awesome dealership!!! More
by Unf2005
