Melvin Gawley
Melvin Gawley at Honda of Ames
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Melvin Gawley

Service Manager

Honda of Ames

220 Kitty Hawk Dr
Ames, IA 50010

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4.6
488 Reviews
4.6

488 Reviews

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488 Reviews of Melvin Gawley

October 20, 2023

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Jeff Searcy has always taken great care of my vehicles over the years. He’s a nice guy and always tries to help me out anyway he can. It’s always greatly appreciated! Thank you. More

by BJORN.MORKEN
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Searcy

Oct 20, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team, Bjorn. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience! Best Regards, Mike Gougherty General Manager

September 30, 2023

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Service was on time and complete. The waiting area is clean and comfortable. Good communication with the team More

by WAYMINNICK4
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Searcy

Oct 02, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

Thank you! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future vehicle needs. Thank you for choosing Honda of Ames.

September 27, 2023

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There are reviews after reviews talking about expensive car issues after purchasing… ridiculous!! 0/5 stars!!! I don’t usually read or write these.. please take the 3 mins to read this one!! I bought my ca More

by wetzel.danielle19
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Other Employees Tagged: Eric Fritz , Chris - in sales 5/5 stars- only positive part of experience

Oct 02, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

We're sorry to hear about your experience, Danielle, and would love to get to the bottom of it with you and see if there is something we can come up with to turn it around for you as quickly as possible. If you would be willing to continue the conversation, we would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. Please let us know the best way to reach you.

September 23, 2023

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Prompt and courteous service. Prices are very reasonable. Only recommended needed services and no pressure to sell unnecessary work. More

by jensenchad89
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Sep 24, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

Chad, It's great to hear that Melvin was able to help you out. Our goal is to make sure everyone who walks through the door leaves happy. Thank you for choosing Honda of Ames!

September 22, 2023

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Friendly, courteous, punctual! A shoutout also to the shuttle drivers…safe, accommodating and very friendly! More

by EEHOLM
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Sep 24, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience!

September 22, 2023

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Great service and things are always what they quote . That’s why I come back over and over More

by DAVELAWSON
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Sep 24, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

Dave, Thank you for the kind words for our service department! We look forward to sharing your compliments with them, and don't hesitate to let us know if we can be of further assistance.

September 21, 2023

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The service center at Ames Honda is always superb. The staff are professional, timely, and do an excellence job. More

by DEPRINCE62
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Sep 21, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

Thank you! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future vehicle needs. Thank you for choosing Honda of Ames.

September 18, 2023

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They are always cordial but most importantly they take care of my car and it’s issues. Their staff is excellent and trained in fixing items properly. Just can’t praise them enough. More

by Avis
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Searcy, Jonathan Ballard, Tracy Miller , Alex!!!

Sep 19, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

We are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We sincerely value your business and look forward to your next visit.

September 15, 2023

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Great service writers providing timely service and only having the technicians doing repairs that are actually needed. Complimentary inspections while giving suggestions on future recommendations on repai More

by HOWLETT364
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Sep 16, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

Thank you for the kind words for our service department! We look forward to sharing your compliments with them, and don't hesitate to let us know if we can be of further assistance.

September 14, 2023

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Came in as an emergency, no power steering. Am 82 yr old female and it quite hard to drive without power steering. The service dept got my car in that same morning, gave me a ride back home a More

by TINYCLEM
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Sep 16, 2023

Honda of Ames responded

We are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We sincerely value your business and look forward to your next visit.

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