
Gary Thiem
Sales Manager
Carl Burger Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM World
8355 Hercules Street
La Mesa, CA 91942
159 Reviews
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September 30, 2025
STAY AWAY - Fraudulent CPO Certification & Terrible Service Bought a "certified" 2019 RAM 1500 Limited with supposed 125-point inspection. Within 2 months, multiple critical issues: Safety Fa Service Bought a "certified" 2019 RAM 1500 Limited with supposed 125-point inspection. Within 2 months, multiple critical issues: Safety Failures: Truck went into limp mode on freeway with THREE simultaneous errors - throttle control, stability control, and collision warning all failed. Independent shop found MAP sensor barely plugged in, air filter disconnected, loose battery terminals - all from Carl Burger's careless work. Undisclosed Collision Damage: Body shop discovered extensive prior accident damage (bumper to rear door) with amateur repairs: dust in paint, peeling clear coat, mismatched parts, visible blend lines. NEVER disclosed during sale. Service Department Failures: Returned twice for squeaking suspension. First visit - denied issue existed. Second visit - sprayed silicone as temporary fix instead of proper repair. Complained twice about folding mirrors before they bothered fixing them. Hidden Charges: $900 GlassCoat protection plan never disclosed - discovered later reading contract. Dashboard Defect: Leather dash waves when cold, only looks normal when heated. Shown truck in afternoon when defect was hidden. Dismissive Attitude: Service staff treats customers like they know nothing. Receptionist is unprofessional and barely understandable. Their "125-point inspection" is fraudulent. This is systematic deception, not isolated mistakes. Filed complaint with RAM Corporate. Considering legal action. Do not trust their CPO certification process. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wes Kachi, Jesse Garcia
August 31, 2025
Finance manager did a great job accommodating ny needs, sales was also very helpful Happy with tgem sales was also very helpful Happy with tgem More
Other Employees Tagged: Brian Hackenberg, Brandon Mierish
July 15, 2025
Amazing customer service and straight to the point. In and out of the dealership in no time. In and out of the dealership in no time. More
Other Employees Tagged: Brian Hackenberg, Brandon Mierish, Jesse Garcia
April 30, 2025
I'm a repeat customer and always get great service when purchasing a new vehicle. purchasing a new vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Brian Hackenberg, Jesse Garcia
December 26, 2024
Brandon took very good care of me during the whole process. One of the easier car buying experiences I’ve had. process. One of the easier car buying experiences I’ve had. More
Other Employees Tagged: Brian Hackenberg, Brandon Mierish, Jesse Garcia
December 04, 2024
Very courteous, kind and friendly. Helped me make the experience hassle free and with confidence. Big thanks to all the team. Helped me make the experience hassle free and with confidence. Big thanks to all the team. More
Other Employees Tagged: Fernando Vidana, Preston Skinner, Jesse Garcia, Carlos Hernandez , Gus Aldulaimi, Jeff "Gibson" Henderson
December 03, 2024
This was the best car buying experience I've ever had. Preston was pleasant and very professional. He was able to meet my needs in a timely manner. I'm so happy with my purchase and will recommend that Preston was pleasant and very professional. He was able to meet my needs in a timely manner. I'm so happy with my purchase and will recommend that anybody looking to purchase a vehicle should go see Preston at Carl Burger Dodge. More
Other Employees Tagged: Fernando Vidana, Brian Hackenberg, Preston Skinner
September 29, 2024
These guys are bad xxx. I was in and out in a couple hours. Finance process is super streamlined. I'm definitely going to be using them in 13 months lol I was in and out in a couple hours. Finance process is super streamlined. I'm definitely going to be using them in 13 months lol More
Other Employees Tagged: Brian Hackenberg, Preston Skinner
August 16, 2024
Very helpful service. I was able to be in and out. Good price for the vehicles that we purchased. Very happy outcome for my wife and myself.. Thank you guys. I was able to be in and out. Good price for the vehicles that we purchased. Very happy outcome for my wife and myself.. Thank you guys. More
Other Employees Tagged: Fernando Vidana, Brandon Mierish
June 02, 2024
Great experience. Didn’t take much time to find a car and drive off the lot. Didn’t take much time to find a car and drive off the lot. More
Other Employees Tagged: Fernando Vidana , Christian Rincon

