I have been the CEO of the Klaben Auto Stores since 2010. I started in the business in 1974, detailing cars. I learned quickly that a Family Business was both hard work and fulfilling, with a responsibility to the customers, the team members, and the communities which we serve. Titles represent responsibilities, not rank, as every team member, starting with me, is a Customer Service Representative. Throughout the years, I worked in various positions with responsibilities for every facet of the business as we grew into the Klaben Auto Stores. Today, our business model, upon which my Father (Albert Klaben Sr.) founded and grew the business, remains the same. Customers & Team Members (PEOPLE) are the foundation of our success. Hard work, respect, empathy, team-work, integrity, and a genuine concern for others are core tenets of that model. Moreover, none of it is possible without the Grace of God. We are blessed and I remain forever thankful.
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45 yrs, 7 mos
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52 yrs, 8 mos
940 Reviews
Write a Review940 Reviews of Richard Klaben
September 13, 2019
Great Experience My overall visit @ klaben was awesome, thank you so much, we are family, They all were extremely helpful from beginning to end. Thanks you so much My overall visit @ klaben was awesome, thank you so much, we are family, They all were extremely helpful from beginning to end. Thanks you so much More
Other Employees Tagged: Roscoe Woodberry, Christine Klaben , Brandon Brinko, Terry Colbert, Christine, Terry, Richard, Roscoe, Brandon, McKenzie
September 13, 2019
Amazing Experience Incredible buying experience! I would recommend Klaben to anyone who is looking for a car! Phenomenal place. Thanks Rich Klaben and Chris Volk! This w Incredible buying experience! I would recommend Klaben to anyone who is looking for a car! Phenomenal place. Thanks Rich Klaben and Chris Volk! This was by far the best car buying experience I have ever had and I am 48. I can't thank Rich Klaben enough! I may never shop anywhere else for a car! Top-notch place run by a top-notch man! More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Volk
September 13, 2019
Best Car Buying Experience I Ever Had This was the best buying experience I ever had. Josh and Tom were so helpful and knowledgeable and personable. I would recommend Klaben to anyone lo This was the best buying experience I ever had. Josh and Tom were so helpful and knowledgeable and personable. I would recommend Klaben to anyone looking for a car. We had a lot of fun going over all the tech features! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Sterling, Tom Alcorn , Joshua Jones, Denise Miller
September 12, 2019
Top notch service Been dealing with Klaben for many years there staff as always friendly and goes out of there way to make sure your taken care of. Will calling Mike Co Been dealing with Klaben for many years there staff as always friendly and goes out of there way to make sure your taken care of. Will calling Mike Coony to get a 19 F150z More
Other Employees Tagged: Christine Klaben , Terry Colbert, Mike Cooney
September 01, 2019
Friendly, knowledge staff, quality products at a fair price. Louis took all the time we needed as we test drove three different vehicles before making a final decision. We never felt high pressure during the wh Louis took all the time we needed as we test drove three different vehicles before making a final decision. We never felt high pressure during the whole process making it easier to make a decision. The entire staff smiled and greeted us as we walked through the dealership. We would definitely recommend Klaben Ford to our friends and return for future purchases. More
Other Employees Tagged: Christine Klaben, Louis Polos
August 30, 2019
Sales Aided me in buying a new vehicle when having difficulty with the one I had. Went far and beyond my expectation. I couldn’t be happier. Aided me in buying a new vehicle when having difficulty with the one I had. Went far and beyond my expectation. I couldn’t be happier. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jennifer Bowen , Mike Cooney
August 30, 2019
Fast and efficient....Easy to work with The folks at Klaben Ford in Kent made my wife and I feel welcome and found time to listen to our goals, then suggested a new Explorer with packages th The folks at Klaben Ford in Kent made my wife and I feel welcome and found time to listen to our goals, then suggested a new Explorer with packages that met our needs while saving us from overspending on items we did not need. Overall, a pleasant experience and we left with the feeling that we received a good value. Both Mike Cooney and Nate Bryant were great to work with. They explained all the features on the new Explorer in detail, especially the electronic devices that are new to us and made sure we were comfortable with everything before we drove off. More
Other Employees Tagged: Christine Klaben , Nate Bryant, Mike Cooney
August 28, 2019
Great people! My salesmans name is Tim who was extremely pleasant, down to earth, and actually listened to what our needs were. We also had the pleasure of working My salesmans name is Tim who was extremely pleasant, down to earth, and actually listened to what our needs were. We also had the pleasure of working with Rich Klaben who genuinely cares and will go out of his way to make sure that you are 100% happy. Love this place!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Sterling
August 27, 2019
Doug Carter and the team at Klaben I've worked with Doug Carter several time trading vehicles and have always had a good experience. Doug doesn't make you feel like you are being "sold" I've worked with Doug Carter several time trading vehicles and have always had a good experience. Doug doesn't make you feel like you are being "sold". He listens and helps you with options and it makes the process very easy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Christine Klaben , Doug Carter
August 27, 2019
19 Ford Escape I love my Ford escape! I am beyond grateful for the Ford sales team for helping me get into a escape. They took the time and worked with me. Made the I love my Ford escape! I am beyond grateful for the Ford sales team for helping me get into a escape. They took the time and worked with me. Made the whole process fun and non stressful! More
Other Employees Tagged: Roscoe Woodberry, Christine Klaben
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