Ryan Denecker | Page 13

This is the second vehicle I have purchased from Heritage Ford/Toyota. The sales person was great and explained the vehicle we were interested to great length. My wife was interested in a specific color that Ford/Toyota. The sales person was great and explained the vehicle we were interested to great length. My wife was interested in a specific color that they did not have and the salesman did not try to talk her into one on the lot. Instead, he arranged a transfer from another dealer and it was here the next day. Everyone was great !!! More

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I would 100% recommend Heritage Toyota for anyone interested in a new car. All the sales and finance staff we worked with were very courteous, knowledgeable, and were very easy to work with. Buying interested in a new car. All the sales and finance staff we worked with were very courteous, knowledgeable, and were very easy to work with. Buying our new vehicle was a major decision for my wife and I and our sale rep Griffin and all the others at Heritage made it a very positive experience. Griffin was extremely knowledgeable of all the various Toyota models and demonstrated all the options we looked at. It was quickly obvious Griffin was well trained on all the models we looked at and it was extremely helpful working with a sales rep that completely understood all the features in the car. Griffin was also very energetic, courteous, professional, and was extremely helpful in making the whole process of buying a new car very positive. We test drove several vehicles and we were always given plenty of time on the road . As we worked with Griffin and Ryan to make the final decisions on the purchase my wife and I were given plenty of private time to discuss the deal when we requested and never felt rushed. I also would say thank you to Ryan and Jason who checked with us many times during the day to see if we had any other questions, and also to Mary in Finance who was very energetic and great to work with. More

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I walked into the dealership conscious of how little car buying exposure I had – none. I expected the scent of “novice car buyer” to be emanating from my pores and for the "car salesman sharks" to be circl buying exposure I had – none. I expected the scent of “novice car buyer” to be emanating from my pores and for the "car salesman sharks" to be circling around me. But from A to Z, the level of sales person friendliness and professionalism which I experienced shattered my misconceptions. I actually look forward to trading in my lease so that I may do business with Heritage all over again. My aging vehicle became too expensive to repair so I opted to shop for an attractive lease offer. So I went online to research dealers and to narrow vehicle opportunities that best fit my lifestyle. Let me begin by saying that shopping online at Heritagevt.com provided for a convenient and informative online shopping experience. I was motivated by the many advertised Toyota lease and payment offers. At first I was leaning toward the 2010 Corolla lease but after talking with an Internet Sales Consultant, who informed me on various lease offers, my interest shifted towards the 2010 Matrix S AWD. My old vehicle offered no trade value. So having now trade, I was given a competitive quote that I was comfortable with. A couple grand down gave me a monthly lease payment under $200. How could I say no to that? I then visited the showroom and met with Mason Maltais who took me on a test drive of a few models. I wanted to drive a few models anyway for comparison and elimination purposes but largely to reassure whether or not the Matrix would truly be my choice vehicle. So I first test drove a Corolla but found that it didn’t meet my driving requirements. I wanted a more responsive vehicle that offered greater utility, AWD and a moon roof. So I then test drove the Matrix S AWD which and it was love ever since. At the time they didn’t have an AWD Matrix that I wanted but they assured me they could get it. And they did. More

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There was a great selection of cars on the lot at the time which made easy to pick out a great one. The people were super friendly and made the whole process so easy and quick! The complimentary coffee w time which made easy to pick out a great one. The people were super friendly and made the whole process so easy and quick! The complimentary coffee was really nice and the area was clean and welcoming. Overall our time spent at the dealership was pleasant and easy. More

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I am an independent business owner and was looking to purchase 2 cars for my business.We decided on 2 2010 Scion XBs and were very excited to purchase our automobiles.Throughout the test drive process, w purchase 2 cars for my business.We decided on 2 2010 Scion XBs and were very excited to purchase our automobiles.Throughout the test drive process, we were treated like royalty by Mr. Johnson.He always greeted us with a friendly smile and was more than willing to help in any way possible.When the time came to close it was discovered that my trade,which had a large payoff, was not included in the numbers.As you can imagine, my partner and I were very disappointed.I remember thinking that this deal could not possibly go through-the dealership would lose money if it did.That is when Mr. Denecker and Ms.Rodriguez became involved.Jim asked us to take a moment to let them discuss the deal.When we came back into the room Mr.Denecker told us that because they had made the deal with us they were going to take my trade-pay it off-and honor our original deal as if we had no trade!!I was floored! Never in my 54 years had I ever been treated so wonderfully at an auto dealership!!I am highly recommending this dealership because they provide great service and truly stand behind their word-something that is sorely lacking in our society today!! I should also add that I sell auto insurance and am telling every one of my customers that are contemplating buying an automobile to go there first!! Rob Shumway-Shumway Insurance More

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I am a repeat customer of this dealership and was back in the market for a new Toyota. I live near another local Toyota dealership but don't care for the personnel and service/reputation. I went into the market for a new Toyota. I live near another local Toyota dealership but don't care for the personnel and service/reputation. I went into this transaction with a no nonsence approach as usual and wanted the bottom line up front. I quickly got that from Ryan immediately and started corresponding with Adam Rich, one of the sales associates. Adam got back to me in ten minutes on a minor question about the trailer hitch options on a Prius. Not only did he have the answer, but he also noted that he would get it done locally at the best price. I had already done my homework on this with the Sales and Parts people and he confirmed my findings. I asked for a certain model and options and Adam located the car and had it enroute to Vermont in 24 hours. He was extremely efficient at getting back to me without the need for my initiating this contact. The car was ready, hitch installed, and the price quote back to me in a very efficient manner. In doing my homework, I contacted the Sales and Parts personnel in two dealerships and sought out these folks at Heritage. I was only shopping, not buying at this point. I got the facts by these sections taking the time to give me their honest feedback on the Prius and the RAV 4. I was impressed with the completeness of the responses and the aspect that these folks were busy, but still took the time to deal with this guy with all the questions!!!! I bought the car and we are impressed with the experience. I recommend this dealership, but more importantly, the people that make up this team that I dealt with. More

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Dear to Whom this Concerns, The 2 persons that helped Dear to Whom this Concerns, The 2 persons that helped me, MS Maggie and Mr.Ryan, could not have been more helpful and genuine in their desire to he Dear to Whom this Concerns, The 2 persons that helped me, MS Maggie and Mr.Ryan, could not have been more helpful and genuine in their desire to help. Toyota is having a bad time now, but I did a lot of research on the particular car I looked at by asking many questions from other dealers, car friends, reading various reports, watching the news... and in particular asking MS Maggie Knapp questions...... Maggie knew a lot, much I didn't understand, but her training and knowledge was right there to help sway me towards the Toyota.... (I had been looking at Hondas also of similar model...) Maggie re-assured me the Toyota was A-OK, and if you think about it, NO Toyota dealer, especially now,... would dare let a faulty Toyota car be sold... so I felt good in buying this car even with all the dark news...and know the company is doing all it can to make things right for all concerned... I had 2 cars as trade-ins, Ryan gave me wonderful trade-prices for the 2 cars, ( the Honda dealership was not so generous), and Ryan even went further with his generosity and the price in the end made me feel I had really received a good deal... I had to get the 2nd trade-car from far away, so Maggie drove me there, in the rain, brushed off the snow that had accumulated on the 2nd car(in the rain)while I got the 2nd set of keys, and then we both drove back to the dealership in the rain and close to dark... the RT took 3 hours... THAT'S SERVICE and HELP!!!... Maggie even went to the 9th yard in helping me take all the little things from my 2 cars and placing them in the new car at the late hour,after the closing, by then both of us were very tired and hungry...but Maggie was there right to the very very end... I know she got home late, and by the way, this was all on her "day off"... Would I recommend this Dealership to others? ...Absolutely & Completely !!!!... I had never bought a car before by myself, I found the car on the KBB.com , looked at it, didn't want to spend the money, keep looking for another 6 weeks, the car remained at Heritage Toyota,....thought to look again, and with out pressure or snubbing Maggie and Ryan were right there to go forward if it was to be.... They had even gotten another car for me in the 3rd week,that might have been "what I was looking for"... but I didn't want it, so there was reason to not be so "helpful" upon my re-appearance, but there was not even an batting of an eyelash of shunning... Wonderful people, wonderful experience, great car at a great price and I feel taken care of and I am grateful... I hope this report helps MS Maggie and Mr. Ryan in the eyes of the Company,their fellow workers and in their life altogether. It's very hard to buy a car if you don't know what you are doing, and with so many choices...prices, deals, and offers...in the end it's the people's genuineness, who "turns the key" of the buyer. More

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As we all know, 2009 was the year our economy dropped off a cliff. For my wife, my son and I, we were no different. To add complexity to the matter my wife and I delievered an early, but in the end healthy b a cliff. For my wife, my son and I, we were no different. To add complexity to the matter my wife and I delievered an early, but in the end healthy beautiful baby girl. We were thrilled when our sweet heart was able to come home. Being self employed and with my wife recovering slowly from a difficult pregnancy, I was left at a cross-roads. Was I to help nerture the family emotionally and with supervision or back to an already slowed down business? It was needless to say a challenging time, nonetheless in retrospec staying home to help my family has brought us closer together than ever before. In the end, like with many hard decisions come hard consequences. My favorite vehicle of all time, was repossed as we, like many others fell behind for reasons out of our control. I can honestly say that I had never felt like a failure, in business or life until the reposession. To me, I had let down my children, wife, dogs and family. I was hard on myself even though if given the same choice today, I would have to chose the same way again. After the reposession my credit fell faster than the stock market in 09'. Plumetting 100's of points. We purchased a beater vehicle and drove her into the ground. My children could never ride with me in this vehicle as there were no adequate saftey features. In Feburary of this year, with the business running in full speed and things looking strong for us financially, we looked at securing a reliable pre-owned vehicle. For us and for many others, a pre-owned vehicle at this impass would acheive two distinct and seemingly equally important goals. We would begin rebuilding our tattered credit well at the same time having a safe, secure and affordable vehicle for our growing family. We went to three dealerships, all turned us down. Two of them were very hurtful and embarrassing to talk with about my situation. The third was at least more respectful but again wasn't able to put anything together for us. The frusteration and embarassment from the reposession rose the surface again. I wanted nothing to do with getting another vehicle, EVER again! I decided I would purchase another used vehicle privately. A friend of mine recently took a job for Heritage Toyota, purchasing and selling vehicles at wholesale auctions. I spoke with him, he already knew about the reposession and my situation. As a good friend said, knowing my goals of buying a house in the next five years and the importance of strong credit, now more than ever before, could not recommend that I purchase a used vehicle with cash. I told him I agreed of the importance but that no one, in their right mind according to the previous three dealerships are going to finance me with a reposession 6 months ago. We debated on what to do for a couple of weeks. Finally I agreed to speak with another sales persons, Jason Queinville of Heritage Toyota. Scott said that Jason "won't sleep until he gets you accurately represented in front of banks." I didn't buy it. Another sales person another pitch and another denial with more frustration, no doubt. Or was it? Walking in I sat down with Jason. He said he was close friends with my friend Scott. Said he was expecting their first baby girl and completely understood my situation and the tough, challenging decisions I was left to make. Then he ask me something no other place had, what type of vehicle do you want? I laughed out loud. I asked him if he did not hear from Scott about the reposession, about the three other denials and the constant slap in the face of not producing a strong, safe vehicle for my family. Jason sits next to a gentlemen named, Ryan who was politely listening in as we discussed. Jason and Ryan said in sync that they would get me in front of the lenders with respect and make sure they understood my situation, who like most of us had been challenged financially in the past year. I didn't buy it. I told Jason that I wanted a recent model Altima if I had my pick of any vehicle. Know what he said? "Altima? You want an Altima? I am having my guy bring it around right now. It's an 05' with low miles, sunroof, easy access car seats and strong saftey features." How much is this going to cost? I can't get approved and what about warranty? "All being taken care of right now, don't worry just test drive your new car." In all honesty I thought he was out of his head. I drove it. It was better than the Nissan I had repossed. It had more power, more features and appeal. I loved the car but as sure as I am breathing knew it wouldn't work out. I sat in the waiting room thinking about how he was going to blame the denial on the banks or on the lenders. Tell me to come back in a year and he could guarantee an approval. I was wrong. Jason asked what my down payment is I could afford and told me not to go higher than what I was comfortable with. Asked me where I needed my payments, again we went over everything. I tried to leave with my wife in our van but he insisted that I take the Altima home as it was virtually mine. The next day he called me and simply said, "Lets sign this thing." I couldn't believe it. What he was saying I, I just didn't buy it. I went down to the dealership. He required a lower down payment and secured an even lower monthly payment then what we had discussed. Sitting in the room about to sign the paper work, I still didn't buy what they were saying, but the car, the car? Yeah, I bought the car! I can't thank them enough! More

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