Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

Joel Gonzalez

Sales

Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
107 Reviews

I have been in the Car industry or 14 yrs. I absolutely love helping families find their Dream Car. It is in my Best interest to find you the least expensive vehicle that works for you & your Family.

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 3 mos

Industry Experience

14 yrs, 8 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

107 Reviews

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107 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

January 05, 2026

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Great experience at Kia of Surprise. Friendly, professional staff who made the entire process easy and stress-free. Clear communication, no pressure, and genuine care for the customer. I More

by martinburgisser
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Jan 05, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your awesome review, Martin! I'm delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our friendly and professional staff at Sands Kia. It's wonderful to know that you found the process easy and stress-free, and we truly appreciate your willingness to recommend us to others. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

January 02, 2026

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Joel sold us our new 2026 Kia Sorrento Hybrid. He was terrific. Very helpful and responsive. We are continuing to work with him over final details and he’s always available and helpful. More

by Kelli
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Jan 03, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Kelli! I am thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Joel and your new 2026 Kia Sorrento Hybrid. It's great to know that he has been helpful and responsive throughout the process. I appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to assisting you with any final details. Enjoy your new vehicle, and we hope to see you again at Sands Kia! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 31, 2025

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Very nice and customer focused dealer ship. New facility with friendly, experienced and outgoing staff. More

by martinburgisser
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Jan 01, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Martin! We appreciate your kind words about our new facility and the friendly, experienced staff here at Sands Kia. We strive to provide excellent customer service, and it's great to hear that you felt that during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 30, 2025

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Joel (Gonzo) Gonzalez sold me my Independence car yesterday. He was patient and answered all my questions honestly. He was fun to be around while we looked and test drive vehicles. Usually buying More

by Freedom
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Dec 30, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear that Gonzo made your car-buying experience enjoyable and fun. At Sands Kia, we strive to provide excellent service, and it's great to know that Gonzo was able to answer your questions and make the process smooth for you. We look forward to assisting you with your future vehicle purchases! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 23, 2025

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The process was fine. but they really scammed us. We specifically stated the gap we wanted was the basic but they added the most expensive one thereby raising the car pric More

by Cyrus_noronha
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Dec 23, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your feedback, Cyrus. I understand your concerns regarding the gap coverage selection during your transaction at Sands Kia. It’s important to us that our customers feel satisfied and informed throughout the purchasing process. I encourage you to reach out to me directly to discuss your situation further Your input is valuable, and I appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 20, 2025

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So happy with my Purchase! Gonzo was top notch . Everything was seamless and upfront. The entire team was awesome! Thank you so much for everything! More

by Stephanie Nygard
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Dec 20, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Stephanie! We’re pleased to hear that you had a seamless experience with Gonzo and our team at Sands Kia. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your kind words. We look forward to assisting you again in the future—enjoy your new vehicle! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 19, 2025

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Gonzo was the perfect salesman. He was personable and professional. He listened to our needs didn't push. He also didn't try to undersell or oversell us a car. He met us on our sche More

by MRA76
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Dec 19, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're pleased to hear about your positive experience with Gonzo at Sands Kia. It’s great to know he was able to listen to your needs and help you find the perfect Telluride. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 18, 2025

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We had an absolutely amazing experience buying our new car from Kia, thanks to Gonzo. He listened to exactly what we needed, and was zero-pressure, which I really appreciated. The whole process was so smo More

by Carla
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Dec 19, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Carla! I'm thrilled to hear about your amazing experience at Sands Kia. It’s great to know that Gonzo provided you with a zero-pressure atmosphere and helped make the car buying process smooth and efficient. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again for your next visit! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 16, 2025

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Gina was very helpful and friendly! We were able to get the car we wanted and he worked very well to support our needs. More

by JKaz
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Dec 16, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that Gina provided helpful and friendly service during your experience at Sands Kia. It’s great to know you found the perfect car to meet your needs. I appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

December 09, 2025

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We decided to test drive a Kia telluride and had the pleasure of meeting Gonzo to help us. Gonzo along with Justin were both extremely helpful, patience and kind. During the process they were neve More

by justinlyon
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Dec 09, 2025

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Justin! I am glad to hear you had such a positive experience with Gonzo and Justin during your test drive of the Kia Telluride. Our team at Sands Kia strives to provide a smooth and enjoyable process for our customers, and it's great to know we met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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