Michael Kochman
Michael Kochman at Smithtown Kia

Michael Kochman

Sales Associate

Smithtown Kia

726 Middle Country Rd
St. James, NY 11780

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5.0
53 Reviews

Dealership Experience

1 yr

Industry Experience

8 yrs, 1 mo

5.0

53 Reviews

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53 Reviews of Michael Kochman

March 16, 2026

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The dealership was great. We were greeted right away and everyone was friendly and helpful. They had lots of models on display and took the time to point out all the features More

by tracy764
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Mar 16, 2026

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Tracy! I’m thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with me at Smithtown Kia. It's fantastic that you found my staff friendly and helpful while exploring our models and features. I appreciate your kind words, and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kevin Bartoli, Kbartoli@smithtownkia.com

March 11, 2026

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Mike was so knowledgeable about the product and the process. Patient, yet very helpful and decisive! Made the process enjoyable and informative! More

by HeadHawes
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Mar 12, 2026

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your great feedback! I am delighted to hear that Mike provided you with such a knowledgeable and enjoyable experience at Smithtown Kia. His dedication to helping our customers is truly valued. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

March 06, 2026

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The dealership was very clean and had excellent staff, along with a great selection of cars. Michael Kochman was a pleasure to work with; he went above and beyond for our needs. He did an incredible job e More

by mike p
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Mar 06, 2026

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Mike! I'm thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Michael and our team at Smithtown Kia. It's great to know he was able to help you find the perfect vehicle and provide knowledgeable guidance. I truly appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to serving you again in the future! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

February 23, 2026

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My experience in my recent purchase was smooth and easy. Michael was extremely helpful and made sure my visit was a good one. He was well informed and helpful explaining the vehicle and the purchasing proce More

by Prich11392
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Feb 23, 2026

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your amazing review! I am thrilled to hear that your recent experience at Smithtown Kia was smooth and easy. It’s fantastic to know that Michael was able to assist you effectively and ensure you had a good visit. Your kind words are appreciated, and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

February 18, 2026

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Michael was super friendly and transparent the whole time I was at Kia. He made the decision easy through thorough explanations of the car I was looking for. More

by DaffodilDahlia
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Feb 19, 2026

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Dahlia! I'm thrilled to hear that Michael provided you with such a positive experience at Smithtown Kia. Our team appreciates your kind words about his friendliness and transparency. If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you again! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

February 13, 2026

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Everyone that we spoke with was very helpful and pleasant. Michael Kochman was and as always was great. I leased our 23 sportage from from Michael when he worked in Huntington, I wanted to work with More

by mkremedy36
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Feb 14, 2026

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Michael at Smithtown Kia and that his exceptional service brought you back to us for your 2023 Kia Sportage. We truly appreciate your loyalty and are grateful for the trust you place in us. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

February 04, 2026

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Michael was great to work with and helped us find a car quick and was great at going over all the features of the car More

by benreich70
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Feb 04, 2026

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your feedback! I am glad to hear that Michael was able to assist you in finding the right car quickly and that he provided great information about its features. We hope to see you again at Smithtown Kia. Enjoy your new vehicle! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

February 02, 2026

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We had an excellent experience working with Michael Kochman. He made the process far less painful than some other dealerships/salespeople. The entire Smithtown KIA team was easy to work with. Overall t More

by rhusband515
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Feb 02, 2026

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your feedback! I am glad to hear you had an excellent experience with Michael and the Smithtown Kia team. Transparency and ease are important to us, and it's great to know we met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again soon. Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

January 30, 2026

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Mike has been super helpful in getting our family our brand new Kia after unfortunately losing our 2021 Kia sportage. He helped with the entire process More

by Charles Gaffney
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January 30, 2026

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Michael was a pleasure to work with made me feel comfortable, not rushed answered any question I had reassured me when I was nervous about purchasing a car. Took his time with me going over everyth More

by debbieoleary6524
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Jan 31, 2026

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Debbie! It’s great to hear about your positive experience with Michael at Smithtown Kia and to know he made you feel comfortable while taking the time to answer all your questions about your Kia Forte. Highlighting his outstanding customer service truly means a lot. I appreciate you sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Safe travels! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

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