Chris Knutson has enjoyed working for Niello Acura since 2003. He uses the Acura concierge approach to serve his clients for now and all future relations. Clients continue to be completely impressed by how his demonstration drive is more of a real world driving seminar which shows off the features and benefits of the vehicle they are considering. He enjoys spending his free time with his wonderful wife, raising two nieces, adventuring with their two Parson Russell Terriers, and hiking California trails, peaks and mountains. Chris and Niello Acura follow our Mission statement: We are committed to providing distinctive automotive products and exceptional service while treating our customers and employees with unyielding integrity.
Read moreDealership Experience
23 yrs, 5 mos
Industry Experience
25 yrs, 2 mos
Languages Spoken
English
175 Reviews
Write a Review175 Reviews of Chris Knutson
September 06, 2026
We had such a great experience purchasing our car from Niello Acura on Friday, September 4th, and a huge part of that was because of our salesman, Nicholas Shaffer. Nicholas was incredibly helpful throug Niello Acura on Friday, September 4th, and a huge part of that was because of our salesman, Nicholas Shaffer. Nicholas was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He answered all of our questions, was extremely knowledgeable, and took the time to make sure we understood everything. He was polite, professional, courteous, and never made us feel pressured or rushed. Buying a car can sometimes be stressful, but Nicholas made the entire experience easy and enjoyable. He truly went above and beyond, and we really appreciated how well he treated us. If you’re looking for a vehicle at Niello Acura, I highly recommend asking for Nicholas Shaffer. He’s extremely knowledgeable, professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you, Nicholas, for making our car-buying experience such a positive one! More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Joudeh, Nicholas Shaffer
September 06, 2026
Absolutely fantastic service. Nick Shaffer was great to work with and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone. Mike Joudeh was pleasant, professional and a breath Nick Shaffer was great to work with and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone. Mike Joudeh was pleasant, professional and a breath of fresh air throughout the process. Chris Knutson was incredibly nice and supportive. The whole team and interaction, from start to finish, was excellent. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Joudeh, Nicholas Shaffer , Matthew Reece (service department)
May 20, 2026
4th lease renewal at Niello Acura. Per usual, they made it as easy as possible! Per usual, they made it as easy as possible! More
Other Employees Tagged: Artiom Esipciuc, Brian Evans, Luke McDonald , I think his last name was Velasquez, he’s in finance.
May 18, 2026
I have been in the business for a while these folks were top notch, all the way through the sales staff and finance guys were amazing. Would recommend this buying experience over and over again. top notch, all the way through the sales staff and finance guys were amazing. Would recommend this buying experience over and over again. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jason Atwell, Abul Mehar , Michael Herrera, Yev Kaplinskiy
April 22, 2026
Chris an the entire team worked very hard with our time constraints and got us out of there as soon as possible buying a vehicle for our youngest child college excellent experience constraints and got us out of there as soon as possible buying a vehicle for our youngest child college excellent experience More
Other Employees Tagged: Angela Ivey
April 16, 2026
Chris was a great salesperson . He was very kind, patient, respectful. He was very knowledgeable. When I buy another car, I will want Chris to help me. He was great He was very kind, patient, respectful. He was very knowledgeable. When I buy another car, I will want Chris to help me. He was great More
April 15, 2026
Chris was terrific! Knowledgeable, patient, informative and personable. We will recommend him to friends and family. Knowledgeable, patient, informative and personable. We will recommend him to friends and family. More
Other Employees Tagged: Ronald Thomas, Artiom Esipciuc
March 24, 2026
Very smooth process and attention to details. Lots of cars and options to choose from. Lots of cars and options to choose from. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Joudeh
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