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
Industry Experience
52 yrs, 8 mos
940 Reviews
Write a Review940 Reviews of Richard Klaben
March 21, 2019
no pushy sales people Chris worked really hard with me to lease my truck. He was very patient with me. A special thanks to Richard Klaben for also working with me. I was ne Chris worked really hard with me to lease my truck. He was very patient with me. A special thanks to Richard Klaben for also working with me. I was never pushed into making a decision on new truck More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Moldas, Mike Brandvold , Terry Colbert, Denise Miller
March 19, 2019
Best first car ever! The service provided by Klaben this last week was second to none. Nate was an excellent help through the entire process and really made things easy on The service provided by Klaben this last week was second to none. Nate was an excellent help through the entire process and really made things easy on our side. 10/10 would recommend! More
Other Employees Tagged: Nate Bryant
March 18, 2019
Everyone at Klaben was very helpful. They were quick to get I am very happy with my purchase, and whatever questions or concerns I had was explained very well. Thankyou Klaben for making my car buying expiren I am very happy with my purchase, and whatever questions or concerns I had was explained very well. Thankyou Klaben for making my car buying expirence not stressful. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tyler Kline, Christine Klaben
March 15, 2019
Best dealership with excellent staff My lease on my 2016 Ford Escape was due to run out. Roscoe Woodberry called me about coming in to discuss what I planned to do. I had set up a 2pm tim My lease on my 2016 Ford Escape was due to run out. Roscoe Woodberry called me about coming in to discuss what I planned to do. I had set up a 2pm time to come in but ended up at the doctor’s getting injections in my back I called Roscoe and asked if 3 or 3:30 was okay and he was very agreeable. When I arrived, Roscoe asked if I could walk to the other bldg. Due to my back, Roscoe brought a car to take me there. He went over all the financial choices for buying out my lease. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. I had a 3 year lease and only 5,200 miles on my car. Tim Casto came over and talked about the possibility of leasing a newer vehicle. He was not pushy but very nice. He talked to me today while Roscoe was getting paperwork done. I would highly recommend Roscoe if you wanted to buy a car. Klaben has been our families dealership for over 25 years. My parents, my mother-in-law bought identical Ford Fusions just weeks apart. I have owned 2 Ford Explorers and my Ford Escape. I have never had any problems with any of my cars. I met with Christine Klaben for the financial aspect. She went to 8 years of school with my daughter so we know each other well She also had her father, Rich Klaben come in as I knew him from Church and he lived around the corner from my brother years ago. Overall, I would rate Roscoe, Tim and Christine as a top ten in service. They know their stuff very well and answered all my questions. I would encourage people to buy their next car from Klaben and have Roscoe sell them the car of their dreams. My time with the Klaben people was exceptional. Roscoe brought my car over to the bldg we were in so I did not have to walk to the Service Dept. He was aware of my health conditions and was very considerate. I am a very happy Klaben car owner and will always lease or buy my cars from Klaben. They are unlike any other dealership that I had the misfortune to deal with in the the far past. I feel like family when I am at Klaben. I will be sure to look up Roscoe when I take my car in for the oil change just to say hello. Great dealership and #1 dealership in Portage and Summit Counties. It was a pleasure to work with Roscoe, Tim, and Christine!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Roscoe Woodberry, Christine Klaben , Tim Casto
March 15, 2019
Excellent service Awesome service,very patient and kind. Louis Polos was very helpful in helping me know everything I needed to get my new Ford F-150! My first truck an Awesome service,very patient and kind. Louis Polos was very helpful in helping me know everything I needed to get my new Ford F-150! My first truck and I love it. They provided me with an excellent deal I couldn’t pass up. Very prompt for timing as well on everything. I appreciate Klaben and Louis for doing such a great job and making me very happy with my purchase! Jennifer Bowen was also very kind and helpful with me understanding my concerns! Thank you all!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jennifer Bowen, Louis Polos
March 15, 2019
Mike Cooney, Amazing care salesman. No pressure, did the best they could with my budget to find the car I was in need of. Informed of myself all of warranty needs. No pressure, did the best they could with my budget to find the car I was in need of. Informed of myself all of warranty needs. More
Other Employees Tagged: Christine Klaben , Mike Cooney.
March 14, 2019
Oil change turns into new lease. Hello took my truck in for a oil change. The wife’s lease was coming up so we wandered over to sales looked for Chris moldas but he was off ran into T Hello took my truck in for a oil change. The wife’s lease was coming up so we wandered over to sales looked for Chris moldas but he was off ran into Tim Sterling. Stood right filled Chris’s shoes perfectly. Talked to Terry Colbert drove a Escape next thing I know we are in finance office signing papers, that was fast and easy. Awesome dealership as always. They treat you like family. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Moldas, Mike Brandvold, Tim Sterling, Jennifer Bowen , Terry Colbert, Dave Mott
March 13, 2019
Buying a third row SUV (Explorer!) Roscoe, Andy Bellian and Rich Klaben really worked with me to get me the best deal on the vehicle that I had chosen considering my circumstances. I ha Roscoe, Andy Bellian and Rich Klaben really worked with me to get me the best deal on the vehicle that I had chosen considering my circumstances. I have never seen more persistent and hard working people in my life. I left from there happy and comfortable with my decision. They did not give up on me, they worked and worked until IT WORKED! I will definitely be back! I will definitely refer them to others. Christine Klaben was quick, friendly and ahs gave me the information that I needed to know in detail. I had an awesome experience! Thank you all so much! More
Other Employees Tagged: Roscoe Woodberry, Christine Klaben , Andy Bellian
March 13, 2019
Great car buying experience Got into a great vehicle for the price that I wanted to be at! They worked with me and found something that would work for my budget. Got into a great vehicle for the price that I wanted to be at! They worked with me and found something that would work for my budget. More
Other Employees Tagged: Louis Polos , Denise Miller
March 13, 2019
Great new car purchase experience again. Went into Klaben to get a new car for my wife. Ended up getting one for her and one for me. They make the experience easy and comfortable. No typical Went into Klaben to get a new car for my wife. Ended up getting one for her and one for me. They make the experience easy and comfortable. No typical salesman, sales manager back and forth crap. Great price right off the bat. Service is outstanding. More
Other Employees Tagged: Christopher Volk , Denise Miller

