Joel LaPrade
New and Pre-Owned Sales
David Scott Lee Buick GMC
4300 S Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
Dealership Experience
3 yrs, 7 mos
Industry Experience
38 yrs, 8 mos
65 Reviews
Write a Review65 Reviews of Joel LaPrade
October 06, 2026
⭐ 1-STAR REVIEW — VERY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE WITH DAVID SCOTT LEE BUICK GMC I am extremely disappointed with my experience with David Scott Lee Buick GMC, particularly with Jeff and the way my veh DAVID SCOTT LEE BUICK GMC I am extremely disappointed with my experience with David Scott Lee Buick GMC, particularly with Jeff and the way my vehicle purchase and financing process was handled. I was genuinely interested in purchasing a vehicle from this dealership. I was not wasting anyone’s time. I was ready and willing to purchase the vehicle, and I was even prepared to put 50% of the purchase price down. Despite that substantial commitment, I did not feel that I was treated like a serious customer. I repeatedly explained that I DO NOT HAVE A VEHICLE OR TRANSPORTATION. I have told this dealership countless times that I do not currently have a vehicle or a reliable way to get to the dealership. They knew this. Yet they continued contacting me about purchasing a vehicle, encouraging me to move forward, and asking me to proceed — only to then make my inability to physically appear at the dealership part of the problem. That is extremely frustrating. If you know a customer does not have transportation, don’t repeatedly pursue their business and then turn around and blame that customer for not being physically present. There was plenty of time to arrange for me to see and test-drive the vehicle and to properly communicate with me about the transaction. Instead, I was left waiting and repeatedly trying to get answers. What made matters worse was being told, essentially, that because I wasn’t physically at the dealership, customers who were there in person were being prioritized ahead of me. If that is how customers without transportation are going to be treated, then the dealership should be honest about that from the beginning. I was willing to put 50% DOWN on the vehicle. I was prepared to make a significant financial commitment. Yet somehow my business was still treated as though it was less important simply because I couldn’t walk through the dealership’s front door. The communication was also extremely frustrating. During one of my conversations with Jeff, he sarcastically told me: “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Given everything that had already happened and the amount of time I had already spent trying to get this transaction handled, I did not find that comment professional or appropriate. I wasn’t asking for something unreasonable. I was trying to purchase a vehicle and wanted a clear understanding of when my transaction would actually be handled. Instead, I felt like I was continually being delayed, given explanations, and then expected to simply keep waiting. My credit information is another major concern. I provided sensitive financial and credit information in good faith because I was genuinely attempting to purchase a vehicle. I am extremely concerned about how my credit information was handled during this process and about any additional credit activity or inquiries associated with my application. I will be monitoring my credit reports and keeping documentation of what occurred. When someone gives a dealership their financial information, that information should be handled carefully and professionally. I also document my business communications, including telephone conversations. I have retained records of my communications concerning this transaction and can provide supporting documentation where appropriate. The biggest issue is that I was READY TO BUY. I wasn’t asking them to give me a vehicle. I wasn’t asking them to do something unreasonable. I was willing to put 50% down. I repeatedly explained my transportation situation. I continued communicating with them. I was trying to complete a legitimate vehicle purchase. And yet I was left feeling as though I was being strung along rather than genuinely assisted. The combination of the repeated delays, the emphasis on in-person customers, the continued contact about purchasing the vehicle despite knowing I had no transportation, and the sarcastic response when I asked the process. More
Other Employees Tagged: Maria Bollman, Wayne McCranie, Tony LaFerrara, Mark Anthony Gudinez, Stephen Caproni, Devin Byrd, Josh Gamble, Eli Fayne, Brea Dowdell , Jeff
August 30, 2026
Sales department is great! Service department, not so much. Not responsive, don’t communicate well, seems like you have to tell them the same story over and over again Service department, not so much. Not responsive, don’t communicate well, seems like you have to tell them the same story over and over again More
July 05, 2026
I could not have asked for a better salesman and or finance assistant. Both Joel and Venessa really made me feel like they cared about me as a person not just another sale. They went above and beyond t finance assistant. Both Joel and Venessa really made me feel like they cared about me as a person not just another sale. They went above and beyond to ensure I was happy. And I am. I will be returning soon to by my son a truck. 5 star More
Other Employees Tagged: Vanessa Becerra
July 04, 2026
Great team very easy to work with and gave me the best price right out of the gate . Thanks price right out of the gate . Thanks More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Cadle, Nathan Stippich, Jonathan Guerra
June 24, 2026
The team made the entire buying process easy, transparent, and pressure-free. Excellent communication, fair pricing, and outstanding customer service from start to finish. Highly recommend David transparent, and pressure-free. Excellent communication, fair pricing, and outstanding customer service from start to finish. Highly recommend David Scott Lee Buick GMC. More
Other Employees Tagged: Peter Blodgett
June 16, 2026
I was extremely pleased with the customer service and professionalism along with the personal care with Joel. The buying experience was smooth and flawless and zero pressure. professionalism along with the personal care with Joel. The buying experience was smooth and flawless and zero pressure. More

