Tom Coward
Tom Coward at Smythe Volvo Cars

Tom Coward

Service Advisor

Smythe Volvo Cars

40 River Road
Summit, NJ 07901

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4.9
482 Reviews

I've been with Smythe Volvo since 1991 and have over thirty years experience in the automotive industry. The best part about working at Smythe Volvo is the local business feel of the company. Knowing almost every customer who walks into the shop is a great feeling. My favorite Volvo of all time was the C30. It was a small, fast and super-fun 2 door hatchback with a turbo 5 cylinder engine. When not at Smythe Volvo, you can find me kayaking or fishing somewhere in New Jersey.

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482 Reviews of Tom Coward

March 30, 2026

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Had a great experience with smythe volvo. Tom and Scott were both great to work with More

by LESLIELEVY2021
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Mar 31, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

We appreciate you sharing your experience with Tom and Scott while servicing your Volvo. We look forward to helping you again on your next visit. Enjoy!

March 28, 2026

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I was very impressed with the whole service process from scheduling to pick-up. No issues. More

by ceellison
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Mar 28, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with our service team for your Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid. We’re glad the process from scheduling to pick-up went smoothly. Please let us know whenever you need future service assistance. Enjoy!

March 27, 2026

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Another great experience with Kyle and his Smythe volvo team. Always helpful whenever I call, always trouble free professional service! More

by Becasully52
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Mar 27, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

We appreciate you coming back and sharing your experience with Kyle and our Volvo team. It’s great to know our support by phone has been seamless and professional. We look forward to helping you again whenever you need us. Enjoy!

March 26, 2026

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Always a good service experience at Smythe Volvo. Doug M. My go-to service person was not available so had Billy take care of my car. All good with Billy. Thank you. More

by ABIANCHI2011
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Other Employees Tagged: Doug MacAdam, Billy Shannon

Mar 27, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

It’s great to hear Doug usually sets the standard and that Billy stepped in smoothly for your Volvo V60 Cross Country service. We’re glad everything went well and appreciate you trusting us with your car. Let us know whenever you need us again. Enjoy!

March 25, 2026

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Always excellent. Smooth sailing. The service experience is extremely efficient. The team is always accommodating when possible. Wait times aren't nearly as long as th More

by CDEVITO1981
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Mar 25, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

We’re glad our service team provided an efficient visit for your Volvo XC90. It’s rewarding to know that our accommodating approach and reduced wait times helped keep things smooth. Thank you for your continued trust. Enjoy!

March 23, 2026

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Excellent I was very pleased with the service provided by your service department. Tom Coward was friendly and easy to communicate with. More

by Andreadreiter
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Mar 23, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

Hearing that Tom made your service appointment for your Volvo XC60 straightforward and friendly means a great deal to us. Thank you for placing your trust in our service department. Enjoy!

March 20, 2026

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Friendly service, love the digital component/texts/videos for service updates throughout service. A bit of a cluster dropping off & getting out due to narrow driveway & sales traffic. More

by Jason.lecocq
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Mar 22, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team here at Smythe Volvo Cars. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience! Enjoy!

March 19, 2026

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Outstanding Polestar 2 Buying Experience As a newcomer to the USA, I couldn’t have asked for a better team than the one at Smythe Volvo. Jesus guided me through the entire process with patience, clarity, More

by JUANCHO
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Other Employees Tagged: Jesus Garcia, Abood Katib , Isaiah

Mar 19, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

Thank you for sharing your Polestar 2 purchase experience. Jesus and Abood are grateful for the chance to guide you through each step and make the finance process seamless. We’re thrilled the feature walkthrough and presentation added that special touch and hope you enjoy every drive. Enjoy!

March 11, 2026

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Tom kept me up to date on status of car. There were no surprises. Good experience. More

by SIPHILIPS3
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Mar 11, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. Tom’s clear updates and smooth service process made a difference, and we’re glad there were no surprises. We look forward to helping keep your Volvo XC60 in great shape. Enjoy!

March 10, 2026

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I previously left a positive review for this company because I believed they were honest and transparent. Unfortunately, after my experience, I have realized that was a mistake. The vehicle I purchased More

by Cheecks69
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Mar 11, 2026

Smythe Volvo Cars responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We take every concern seriously, and I want to address this personally. This vehicle was sold as-is, with full disclosure of its condition, and an extended warranty was offered — and declined — on two separate occasions. Despite that, because we genuinely care about the people we do business with, our team performed additional repair work at no charge as a goodwill gesture after the sale. The characterization of our team's response is not consistent with the standards we hold ourselves to, and I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly. Please contact me at the dealership and ask for Kevin Flanagan. We are proud of the relationships we build with our customers, and that does not stop at the point of sale.

Mar 16, 2026

Cheecks69 responded

Thank you for your response. However, I want to be very clear that I have no reason to lie or misrepresent what happened. The repairs to the vehicle were not fully completed as discussed prior to the sale. Before leaving the dealership, I specifically raised my concern about the check engine light that had appeared on the dashboard. I was reassured that the issues identified would be addressed. Unfortunately, shortly after leaving the dealership, the check engine light came back on again. Because of this, I had no choice but to take the vehicle for a full diagnostic at my own expense to understand what was still wrong with the car. If the repairs had been properly completed as promised, I would not have needed to do that. In addition, after your dealership publicly responded to my review stating that Kevin Flanagan would help resolve the situation, I made several attempts to reach out to him directly. I left multiple voicemail messages and even contacted the dealership asking to speak with him. I also left a message for Jose and attempted to reach several other staff members at the dealership. Unfortunately, none of my calls or messages have been returned. I am simply sharing my honest experience. As a customer, I trusted the information that was provided to me regarding the condition of the vehicle and the repairs that were supposed to be completed. I also made every effort to resolve this matter directly with your dealership before having to continue raising these concerns publicly. At this point, I would still appreciate a direct response and a genuine effort to address the issue.

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