Scott Preston
Scott Preston at Smithtown Kia
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Scott Preston

Pre-Owned Manager

Smithtown Kia

726 Middle Country Rd
St. James, NY 11780

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5.0
41 Reviews
5.0

41 Reviews

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41 Reviews of Scott Preston

October 16, 2024

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Chad was great. Honest and transparent. He arranged a fair price on my trade and a great deal on the new Sportage. Wouldn’t hesitate to work with him and Smithtown More

by Kcorky
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Other Employees Tagged: Chad Echezuria , Jeff

Oct 18, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that Chad provided you with an honest and transparent experience while arranging a fair price on your trade and helping you with your new Sportage. I appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Smithtown Kia in the future! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

October 01, 2024

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Staff was very pleasant to work with and took the time to answer questions. I did not feel rushed or brushed along at any point in the process. Staff made themselves available and amenable. More

by Qduece42
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Other Employees Tagged: Chad Echezuria , Marty

Oct 03, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our staff at Smithtown Kia. It’s important to us that our customers feel valued and well-informed throughout the process. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you again! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

September 10, 2024

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The fastest Car purchase ever , I met Chad on Saturday and he showed me a few cars I ended up working th a 2025 Sorento S - There’s was no smoke and mirrors just an Honest Salesman getting me the best dea More

by Thanugriez
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Other Employees Tagged: Chad Echezuria

Sep 12, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your car buying experience with Chad at Smithtown Kia was smooth and straightforward. It’s great to know you found the perfect 2025 Sorento S with his assistance. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming your friends in the future. Thanks again for choosing Smithtown Kia! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

September 04, 2024

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Chad and Scott were absolutely awesome! I could not have bought from a better dealership. Smithtown kia is fantastic and gives a lot of extras! All around fantastic experience and I would r More

by rhayleedreams
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Other Employees Tagged: Chad Echezuria

Sep 05, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Chad and Scott provided you with an awesome experience at Smithtown Kia. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad you enjoyed the extras we offer. We look forward to seeing you again! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

September 02, 2024

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Chad has been my go to guy for new cars for well over a decade now and he has never steered me wrong! This is my first time in a Kia…got the beautiful Vesta Blue PHEV Sportage. I love it! Chad is awesome t More

by C Russo
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Other Employees Tagged: Chad Echezuria

Sep 04, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you love your beautiful Vesta Blue PHEV Sportage! It's fantastic that Chad has been your go-to for over a decade, and we appreciate you recognizing his knowledge and dedication. Our team at Smithtown Kia strives to make every customer's experience pleasant, and we're glad you felt that warmth from everyone. We look forward to assisting you again in the future! Enjoy your new ride! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

June 26, 2024

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Austin was very patient and attentive to our needs, both in a vehicle and financially. He took the time to provide us with options and was easy to contact. We had a great experience and highly recommend him More

by rosiedusek
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Other Employees Tagged: Austin Nasworthy

Jun 27, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you, Austin, for your kind words and recommendation, Rosie! We are thrilled to hear about your great experience at Smithtown Kia. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to assisting you with any future vehicle needs. Drive safely! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

June 13, 2024

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Chad ECHEZURIA was excellent and made the entire experience pleasurable. I highly recommend you see him for your next vehicle 🚗 purchase. More

by Jschez1
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Other Employees Tagged: Chad Echezuria

Jun 17, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for choosing Smithtown Kia and for the 5-star review! I'm thrilled to hear that Chad made your car-buying experience pleasurable. I appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you with your next vehicle purchase. Drive safely! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

May 24, 2024

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Excellent service, excellent presentation of the different vehicles as well as the different financing options More

by loulib1
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May 28, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for the 5-star review, Lou! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience at Smithtown Kia. We take pride in providing top-notch service and a wide range of vehicles and financing options. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely, Kevin Bartoli, Kbartoli@smithtownkia.com

May 01, 2024

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Smithtown Kia blew me away with their customer service six years ago and today was no different. Chad listened to me, understood my needs and got me exactly what I wanted. Very quick and efficient as well More

by dmonty999
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May 03, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for the wonderful review! It is great to know that our staff's excellent customer service has earned your continued loyalty. Please feel free to call or stop by if there is anything else we can do to help you. Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

April 22, 2024

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Austin is a wonderful salesman he really took my daughter’s financial needs into account and she ended up with a great deal! I would highly recommend Austin and Smithtown Kia to anyone looking for More

by tonigirl2
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Other Employees Tagged: Austin Nasworthy

Apr 24, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Toni, first and foremost thank you so much for leaving this fantastic review! At Smithtown Kia, our team will do whatever it takes to make sure our guests get the best deal. I hope your daughter is continuing to enjoy her new ride and can't wait to see you both again soon! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

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