

Kris opened DLR in 2004 with the idea that the car business did not have to be business as usual. Built on 10 core principles you can still find written on his wall, by 2008 DLR had become the 2nd highest volume Internet Auction Retailer in the Nation. When not at work Kris is active in his local Church and enjoys spending time with his wife, Victoria and 2 children, Asher & Beckett. Kris Gaerlan GM….“What really drives this place is great people. Great employees make great businesses. It is just that simple" DLR Core Principles • Be honest • Be fair • Be valuable • Be trustworthy • Be willing to work for it • Do what you say you are going to do (say you will do something) • GOLDEN RULE • Treat coworkers and customers with the same regard • Act as if your family/children were watching you • Don’t dodge the question
Read moreDealership Experience
21 yrs, 5 mos
Industry Experience
27 yrs, 9 mos
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340 Reviews
Write a Review340 Reviews of Kris Gaerlan
September 01, 2025
I’ve purchased 5–6 vehicles from Dallas Lease Returns (DLR) over the years, and four of those were directly with Pete Hankins, who has become my go-to agent for both cars and trucks. Every single vehicle (DLR) over the years, and four of those were directly with Pete Hankins, who has become my go-to agent for both cars and trucks. Every single vehicle I’ve bought through Pete and DLR has been excellent, reliable, well-priced, fair, and exactly as represented. What sets Pete apart is the white-glove, concierge-level service he provides. He consistently goes the extra mile to make sure the buying experience is smooth, efficient, and tailored to my needs. I rarely buy from anyone else, and the few times I have, I’ve been disappointed, because Pete and the DLR team have set such a high bar. If you’re looking for professionalism, integrity, and someone who genuinely puts the customer first, I highly recommend Pete Hankins and Dallas Lease Returns. More
Other Employees Tagged: Pete Hankins, Parveen Rajendran, Ricky Brockway
September 01, 2025
I love the Dallas Lease. Returns and Yulian as well I’m always getting taking care of by Yulian on my purchases. He’s is so great with amazing attitude and attentive. Returns and Yulian as well I’m always getting taking care of by Yulian on my purchases. He’s is so great with amazing attitude and attentive. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alex Al-Khafaji, Roel Ortiz, Yulian Equihua, Ricky Brockway
August 29, 2025
At risk of sounding cliche, my experience with Ty Jones at Dallas Lease Returns was the easiest and most pleasurable car purchase I’ve ever had! Ty went above and beyond, and was consistently professional, at Dallas Lease Returns was the easiest and most pleasurable car purchase I’ve ever had! Ty went above and beyond, and was consistently professional, knowledgeable, and transparent. Furthermore, I greatly appreciated the “no pressure” approach to the deal. I would recommend Dallas Lease Returns to anyone looking at buying a vehicle. I will most certainly be buying vehicles from Ty for as long as she is selling them, and will highly recommend her to my friends and family. More
Other Employees Tagged: Ty Jones
August 18, 2025
It is the best experience on buying a vehicle this is the 3rd one I have bought from them and each time has been a pleasure if you are looking to buy a vehicle check them out they are the best ask for Aton s 3rd one I have bought from them and each time has been a pleasure if you are looking to buy a vehicle check them out they are the best ask for Aton she is the best works very hard to get the deal you need More
Other Employees Tagged: Alex Al-Khafaji, Roel Ortiz, Afton Stark, Parveen Rajendran, Ricky Brockway
July 24, 2025
I just completed my second purchase in a row with Pete at Dallas Lease Returns- quick, easy. They can get you into the exact car you want…. Pete is the #1 guy- ask for him. #lifetimecustomer Dallas Lease Returns- quick, easy. They can get you into the exact car you want…. Pete is the #1 guy- ask for him. #lifetimecustomer More
Other Employees Tagged: Pete Hankins, Parveen Rajendran
July 18, 2025
Chris has been our guy to get great cars for years now. We just purchase a third vehicle from him, our 7th transaction at Dallas Lease Returns, and Chris again made it a seamless and happy experience. Dea We just purchase a third vehicle from him, our 7th transaction at Dallas Lease Returns, and Chris again made it a seamless and happy experience. Dealing with Chris and the GM Roel is like no other car dealership. No pressure, no xx, just honest, straight forward, pleasant realness. Can't recommend this wonderful man enough. If you want a great experience and great value, use Chris Mikell at Dallas Lease Returns! A+++ More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Mikell, Roel Ortiz, Alexis Garcia
July 18, 2025
A++++We've done business with Dallas Lease Returns for 9 years, 7 vehicles, and just purchased a great Chevy pickup yesterday. The level of service, professionalism, kindness, and straight forward honesty f years, 7 vehicles, and just purchased a great Chevy pickup yesterday. The level of service, professionalism, kindness, and straight forward honesty from Chris and his entire staff is amazing, especially inf you've been to any other dealers. Roel the GM has been our go to guy for years now, and Chris Mikell is the kindest, most knowledgeable, and professional guy you'll ever deal with. Dallas Lease Returns is just a different kind of car dealership, and you'll feel it immediately upon entering their spotless, air conditioned facility. Every person working there is pleasant and willing to help. Alexis was our first point of contact in sales, and she was great,too. Can't say enough good things about the experiences at Dallas Lease Returns! More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Mikell, Roel Ortiz, Alexis Garcia
June 28, 2025
Robert went above and beyond for me! ! He’s was incredibly pleasant and helpful. I’m very appreciativen ! He’s was incredibly pleasant and helpful. I’m very appreciativen More
Other Employees Tagged: Roel Ortiz, Parveen Rajendran, Robert Yousef
June 14, 2025
Honest and transparent. They wanted to make sure that I was satisfied with my trade-in and purchase. They wanted to make sure that I was satisfied with my trade-in and purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Roel Ortiz, Edgar Silva
May 29, 2025
My wife and I have bought 2 cars from Chris Mikell. 2023 Infiniti Q50s and a 2023 Cadillac CT5. 2023 Infiniti Q50s and a 2023 Cadillac CT5. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alex Al-Khafaji, Chris Mikell
