![Mechelle Ibanez at Kia Autosport of Pensacola](https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/employee-placeholder.jpg)
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Mechelle, originally from Alabama, began her career in the automotive industry in 2015. She enjoys hanging out with her family and playing sports! She won the employee of the year award in 2018 with Kia AutoSport of Pensacola and loves what she does. She's upbeat, positive and always smiling.
Read moreDealership Experience
7 yrs, 3 mos
Industry Experience
9 yrs, 6 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Internet Sales
26 Reviews
Write a Review26 Reviews of Mechelle Ibanez
September 22, 2020
Good people in sales and finance, fairly painless with pleasant dispositions. Steve Johnson knew my situation and needs and problem solved like a champ. I ended up with a 2021 Forte that I think was a gre pleasant dispositions. Steve Johnson knew my situation and needs and problem solved like a champ. I ended up with a 2021 Forte that I think was a great decision. More
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Other Employees Tagged: Steve Johnson, Tony Kimbro
August 29, 2020
I had a GREAT experience! My girl knows what she is doing, she has excellent customer service & I really enjoyed my purchase! She is AWESOME!!!!!!! Also, the other sales reps that helped me through my doing, she has excellent customer service & I really enjoyed my purchase! She is AWESOME!!!!!!! Also, the other sales reps that helped me through my purchase were amazing! More
Other Employees Tagged: Kenny Roberts, Neil Patel
August 10, 2020
Excellent. Great people. Everyone is always very helpful! Thank you. Will be back, and buy another vehicle. Neil is always very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you again. Thank you. Will be back, and buy another vehicle. Neil is always very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you again. More
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Other Employees Tagged: Neil Patel
May 26, 2020
Neil ensured that the car that I wanted was brought there to test drive. He took the time to show me how to use the features in my new car purchase, and was patient without being like typical overly pushy sa to test drive. He took the time to show me how to use the features in my new car purchase, and was patient without being like typical overly pushy sales people. I would definitely recommend him to other people looking to purchase a new Kia vehicle!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Neil Patel , Tony Kimbro
April 07, 2020
This was one of the best experiences I have had buying a new car. The transaction took place online and over the phone with integrity. new car. The transaction took place online and over the phone with integrity. More
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Other Employees Tagged: Neil Patel
April 06, 2020
Pleasant buying experince. Really was a good time spent at an auto dealership. Probably one the top 3 or 4 auto purchase encounters I have been involved with. Mr Patel was a ver Really was a good time spent at an auto dealership. Probably one the top 3 or 4 auto purchase encounters I have been involved with. Mr Patel was a very friendly, knowledgeable and professional in his interactions during the whole process from greeting with his great humor and wit all the way to the end with his understanding and attitude, He is a great asset to Kia Autosport and to all of his customers. Keep up the exceptional work! More
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Other Employees Tagged: Neil Patel
February 12, 2020
Neil was great! The buying process was made extremely easy and stress free! He spent time going over all the vehicle's features after purchase. The finance process was a breeze. easy and stress free! He spent time going over all the vehicle's features after purchase. The finance process was a breeze. More
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Other Employees Tagged: Neil Patel , Tony Kimbro
February 11, 2020
Had a great salesman Neal work with me. He showed me all the features on the Telluride SX that I wanted and I don’t think I had a smoother ride than what this SUV had compared to the others I tested!! Also the features on the Telluride SX that I wanted and I don’t think I had a smoother ride than what this SUV had compared to the others I tested!! Also love the size it’s not to big and not to small. More
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Other Employees Tagged: Neil Patel
July 21, 2019
Awesome The Pensacola KIA dealership is awesome! we never felt rushed or pressured. Neal is the best! He took all the time we needed to learn all the new fe The Pensacola KIA dealership is awesome! we never felt rushed or pressured. Neal is the best! He took all the time we needed to learn all the new features and has answered every phone call promptly when we have needed additional info. More
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Other Employees Tagged: Neil Patel , Tony Kimbro, Ashley Montgomery
April 30, 2019
Amazing experience! I was tired of driving my old 2004 car, but was afraid I couldn't afford payments on a new one. Mechelle was GREAT at helping me with my budget then g I was tired of driving my old 2004 car, but was afraid I couldn't afford payments on a new one. Mechelle was GREAT at helping me with my budget then giving me amazing cars in my price range. I ended up purchasing a Kia that day! (I named her Sangria!) THANK YOU Kia Autosport of Pensacola, and Mechelle, for all your help and getting me an amazing new Kia 💕. More
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