Andy Amato
Volkswagen Sales Consultant
Prestige Volkswagen of Turnersville NJ
4271 Black Horse Pike
Turnersville, NJ 08012
Dealership Experience
12 yrs, 1 mo
Industry Experience
12 yrs, 1 mo
23 Reviews
Write a Review23 Reviews of Andy Amato
June 01, 2023
Called this dealership to buy one of there CPO vehicles. talked to Andy on the phone and let him know I was coming from 4 hours away and I asked him to check the car for ANY dings dents or scratches.. he ca talked to Andy on the phone and let him know I was coming from 4 hours away and I asked him to check the car for ANY dings dents or scratches.. he called me back and told me the “vehicle was in pristine condition” after driving 4 hours and laid eyes on the vehicle I found dents on the doors, all 4 wheels curb rashes and signs of the vehicle being in an accident. When I confronted the sales manager about it instead of him trying to fix the situation he instantly turned mad viciously shaking his neck saying “it’s a used car what do you expect”. I’m a technician at a Honda dealer so I know what standards this vehicle needs to be held too. Chris Carola finally agreed to repairing 1 out of the 4 wheels, fixing the dent and took about $250 off the bill. Not what I wanted but it’s better than nothing .. after about an hour of driving home it got dark out and the headlights turned on and to my surprise the passenger headlight was broken and bouncing up and down over bumps .. next day I go outside to look over the car and what do u know more issues .. found 2 front bumper lights not plugged in (most likely from when the front end was off getting repainted from the accident they didn’t tell me about) and 2 tires dry rotted .. went to my local Vw dealer and had there sales manager look over the car and even he was shocked this car was certified ! so many safety concerns I’m surprised the technician and sales manager signed off on the K208 .. when I emailed the manager about these issues his response was I’m hard to satisfy and he’s going to come buy the car back! I guess wanting the CPO vehicle you just bought fixed properly is to much to ask for .. so my advice to anyone looking yo spend there time and hard earned money stay FAR AWAY from this dealership .. to top it off Chris carola even took advantage of my personal information from my finance paperwork and called my general manager to let him know I was coming to buy a car from him .. that’s ILLEGAL! More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Carola, Branden Wright
November 07, 2022
I just had a shockingly bad experience at this dealership and I want to warn potential car buyers to beware. I went to look at a CERTIFIED pre-owned 2019 Tiguan (VIN: 3VV2B7AX8KM161964, Stock #: 61964). The and I want to warn potential car buyers to beware. I went to look at a CERTIFIED pre-owned 2019 Tiguan (VIN: 3VV2B7AX8KM161964, Stock #: 61964). The salesman and I got in and there was a mildewy smell and water condensation on the INSIDES of the windows. The salesman didn't bat an eye. I pulled the seatbelt out and there was mold on it and it was damp, he said, "It's just dust." I said, I think there's water inside the car. And he said something to the effect of, "So you don't want to take it for a drive?" Finally I opened all of the doors and water actively dripped out from inside of the back door behind the driver's seat. He still wasn't phased! It was astonishing. Any professional salesman with an ounce of integrity would have said, "Oh wow, I'm so sorry, that's completely unacceptable, I don't know how that passed our certification inspection, I'll tell my manager right away," etc. So they clearly know about the water and are trying to sell it as CPO anyway. And here's the kicker... by the time I got home they had dropped the price $2,000 on autotrader!! LOL It speaks volumes about the dealership, and reflects poorly on Volkswagon. So... BEWARE! More
September 07, 2021
I bought a gap insurance for a vehicle and wen I trade it in for a new one, the financial manger informed me that he will send me a check with in a week. it has been over 6monthes, keep calling and went ther in for a new one, the financial manger informed me that he will send me a check with in a week. it has been over 6monthes, keep calling and went there few times.. just excuses after excuses. they are lies not trusted people to deal with. this is not the end . i will report them to Federal Trade Commission More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Carola, Brett Herrington, David Seguin, Chris Zanger , Steve Miller
January 15, 2021
We recently visited prestige Volkswagen and worked with Scott. We had a great experience and walked out with an Atlas! Scott and the rest of the team were very knowledgeable and made the process easy and e Scott. We had a great experience and walked out with an Atlas! Scott and the rest of the team were very knowledgeable and made the process easy and enjoyable! Highly recommend and ask for Scott! More
Other Employees Tagged: Scott Hurff , Allison from finance - also 5 stars
November 13, 2019
Andy Amato is terrific! Clean, efficient, fair, and friendly! Andy Amato was the best. I really appreciated their willingness, but expected a nice experience, as my son rec Clean, efficient, fair, and friendly! Andy Amato was the best. I really appreciated their willingness, but expected a nice experience, as my son recommended Andy from a previous sale. Thanks More
Other Employees Tagged: Erik Wark
November 08, 2019
VW Purchase Bought a car yesterday. Salesman was Andy Amato. Was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend him and the dealership to everyone. Love my ne Bought a car yesterday. Salesman was Andy Amato. Was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend him and the dealership to everyone. Love my new car. Thanks More
Other Employees Tagged: Daniel ODonnell
September 26, 2019
Hassle free I knew what I wanted and Andy did a great job of presenting current inventory. We were able to quickly take a test drive and hammer out an arrangement I knew what I wanted and Andy did a great job of presenting current inventory. We were able to quickly take a test drive and hammer out an arrangement. I thought they were pretty generous with trade-in value and they took the time to explain various options without being too pushy. Erik was a pleasure to deal with in the back office / finance department. Overall - they struck a nice balance of salesmanship, professionalism, and practical consultation. Walk-in to walk-out with a new vehicle was a couple hours (based on past buying experiences with other dealerships, this qualifies as a small miracle). Well done! More
Other Employees Tagged: Erik Wark
August 15, 2019
Great Team Nothing was a problem. I highly recommend this dealership. We are very happy with our new Atlas and the deal we got. They have a nice selection of a Nothing was a problem. I highly recommend this dealership. We are very happy with our new Atlas and the deal we got. They have a nice selection of all Volkswagen's on there lot. More
Other Employees Tagged: Erik Wark
June 19, 2019
Fast service. No pressure. I purchased a certificated VW Jetta. I was out of the dealership within 2 hours from the time I met the salesperson to walking out with keys to the ca I purchased a certificated VW Jetta. I was out of the dealership within 2 hours from the time I met the salesperson to walking out with keys to the car. Fast service. Pleasant experience. Great staff. More
Other Employees Tagged: Erik Wark