Tom Watson
Tom Watson at Smithtown Kia
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Tom Watson

Sales-Pre-owned Sales Manager

Smithtown Kia

726 Middle Country Rd
St. James, NY 11780

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5.0
17 Reviews

Dealership Experience

4 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

11 yrs, 2 mos

5.0

17 Reviews

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17 Reviews of Tom Watson

September 29, 2024

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I recently purchased a car from this dealership, and the experience was incredible from start to finish! Gerard, our salesman, was knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole process smooth and stress-fr More

by john19583
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Oct 01, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience at Smithtown Kia was incredible and that Gerard provided you with knowledgeable and patient service. Our team always strives to make the car-buying process smooth and stress-free. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Safe travels in your new car! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

September 23, 2024

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Chad was great , loved talking with him he was very knowledgeable and had a great personality would highly recommend him More

by ttnails
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Sep 24, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Chad at Smithtown Kia. His knowledge and personality truly make a difference! We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again. Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

August 10, 2024

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Hands down best experience. Chad is transparent, honest and knowledgeable- I’m a customer for life More

by Greg Tanzabel
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Aug 13, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had the best experience at Smithtown Kia, and it's wonderful to know that Chad made such a positive impression with his transparency and knowledge. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to assisting you for many years to come! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

Aug 13, 2024

Greg Tanzabel responded

My pleasure! I LOVE my K5!!!!

August 08, 2024

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A few weeks ago, I purchased my fourth Kia and third from Smithtown Kia. When I entered the showroom on Saturday morning Gerard came over and introduced himself and asked how he could help with my car s More

by pcwpools
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Other Employees Tagged: Gerard Rennie, Kevin Bartoli , Eric Pape

Aug 09, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your continued trust in Smithtown Kia and in Gerard. It’s fantastic to hear that his exceptional service and dedication helped you find the perfect Kia Sportage. We pride ourselves on offering detailed and personalized experiences for all our customers, and it's clear Gerard exemplified that during your purchase. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions in the future. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Enjoy your new Sportage! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

July 23, 2024

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I had such a wonderful experience! Everyone was warm and welcoming. They worked with my price range to become part of the Kia family. I would highly recommend this dealership for futur More

by Dariapress
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Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Bartoli, Chad Echezuria

Jul 24, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for choosing Smithtown Kia and for sharing your positive experience with us, Daria! We're thrilled to hear that our team was able to help you find the perfect vehicle within your budget. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to the Kia family in the future. Drive safely! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

July 20, 2024

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Chad was an absolute professional, he made the whole process of a new purchase with a trade in very smooth. More

by jaymep27
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Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Bartoli, Chad Echezuria , Jeff Stewart

Jul 22, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for choosing Smithtown Kia and for sharing your positive experience with us, Jayme! We're thrilled to hear that Chad provided you with professional and smooth service during your new purchase and trade-in process. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

June 01, 2024

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Austin was so patient and nice! He tried to make my deal work how ever he could and he listened to what I needed and made it happen! He is super personable and made my experience at More

by mferrante37
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Other Employees Tagged: Austin Nasworthy

Jun 04, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us at Smithtown Kia! We are thrilled to hear that Austin provided exceptional service and made your car buying experience great. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Happy driving! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

May 04, 2024

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Smithtown Kia has been incredibly resourceful and friendly. All of my concerns were addressed immediately and stress free - No arguing involved. Austin was kind, compassionate and understanding. Aust More

by iadeviajj
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Other Employees Tagged: Austin Nasworthy , Theresa

May 07, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Your kind words mean a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that our team was able to meet your needs. We always strive to provide the utmost in quality and customer satisfaction, and we try our best to make the car buying experience as easy and stress-free as possible. We look forward to assisting you with your future sales and service needs. Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

May 02, 2024

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This is an excellent dealership to do business with. The salesman Chad Echezuria really goes out out of his way to get you the car you want for the price your looking for. I will definitely be recommen More

by kevin0139
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Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Bartoli, Chad Echezuria

May 06, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Kevin, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We appreciate every hard-working member of our sales team, and we are thrilled to know Chad went above and beyond to help you find a vehicle that was right for you. If you have any additional comments and/or questions, please feel free to contact us directly! Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

April 09, 2024

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Gerard was beyond helpful. He really goes above and beyond his job, he knows his stuff and he makes the whole process comfortable and uncomplicated. He also takes the time to e More

by Kemccolgan
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Other Employees Tagged: Gerard Rennie, Lance Farley

Apr 11, 2024

Smithtown Kia responded

Thank you for writing this fantastic review and giving our dealership such an excellent star rating! It's great to hear Gerard was able to go above and beyond your expectations and provide you with a memorable experience. Feel free to call or stop by if there's anything else we can do for you. Sincerely, Paul Varandas, PVarandas@smithtownkia.com

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