Dave Munkelt
Dave Munkelt at Columbia Ford Kia
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Dave Munkelt

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Columbia Ford Kia

234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237

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4.9
107 Reviews

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4 yrs, 8 mos

4.9

107 Reviews

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107 Reviews of Dave Munkelt

May 07, 2024

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The total experience at Columbia Ford Kia is nothing short of exceptional. Each time I walk into the dealership, I am immediately greeted by a smiling, friendly, and knowledgeable person. They go over a More

by marccampospa
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch

February 22, 2024

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Ask about all approved finance options! ! We were approved at a 2 percent lower interest rate that we were not informed about. Only found out when the letter from the other bank arrived in t More

by speedyj302
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Feb 26, 2024

Columbia Ford Kia responded

Hi Joe- Sorry for the frustration. As we reviewed over the phone at length, as Nicole reviewed with you and Alisa on delivery day, in the finance terms we presented to you, you chose the higher rate but received the longer term which yielded the lowest payment. Your credit union sent a letter to you stating the term was cut down 1 year but provided a better rate (standard banking practice- longer term= higher rate). This is especially true on an 8 year old unit as 72 months is typically a special exception for normal auto lending which was also a contributing factor to rate. So sorry for the confusion, but, had you requested 60 months originally vs. the 72 months you signed for we would have run into a better rate to start and avoided the back and forth. We did refinance you at no cost to you at the shorter term and lower rate and we are glad we could solve the issue for you! Best, Eric

Feb 26, 2024

speedyj302 responded

Well that response is just a flat out lie and you're well aware. I was never presented any other options. Why would I call immediately upon receiving the letter from the other bank? And like you said, you refinanced at no cost to me. Why? Because your dealership screwed up. The other approval initially was for 66 months, not 60, at a 2 percent lower rate, so the difference in payment was only a few dollars, but would have saved thousands over the life of the loan. Get your facts straight before responding next time. This was my teen son's first financed auto purchase and your dealership did the wrong thing, ( either mistakenly or maliciously ).....

January 19, 2024

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Friendly, cooperative and informative. I waited 18 months for a Maverick and called multiple times. Each time staff was courteous. More

by bellsky1273
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January 02, 2024

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Everything was excellent. After having a bad experience at a competitor dealer, Dave Munkelt was perfect. More

by jasonu
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October 16, 2023

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WOW! ! What can I say!! When I came to the dealership I was greeted with a big smile and Jay ask if he could help me!! From that point on I felt like a More

by ron.johnson120944
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September 25, 2023

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Overall, best service I've experienced purchasing a vehicle. Every last person was a pleasure to work with. Thorough, attentive and kind. More

by sararenzetti1118
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Eric Gates

August 22, 2023

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This dealership has the nicest people working in it, especially Dave Munkelt. When you walk in you feel so comfortable.This is the 2nd. car we have purchased from him. We have recommended 2 people so More

by mmeters51
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August 11, 2023

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Salesman was very knowledgeable on the vehicle we we purchasing. Clean dealership, and was shown around. More

by jodeuhlinger
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July 30, 2023

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Accommodating and knowledgeable. Pleasant experience. Dealership is clean and friendly with a very supportive staff.. More

by LJ
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Other Employees Tagged: Alisa Velasquez

July 22, 2023

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I was shopping around for a vehicle and came into Columbia Ford Kia to check out a Kia Stinger and K5. Had the pleasure of working with Dave, who was not only incredibly knowledgeable and professiona More

by benswine13
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