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Kern Motor Company
2110 Valley Ave, Winchester, VA 22601, United States
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Kern Motor Company
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An
Review №1

My experience with Kern Motor Co. in Winchester, Va. was excellent! I was not pressured in any way to make a purchase, but all my questions were answered and additional info about the vehicle I was looking at was offered. Michael Sullivan was my salesperson and he was wonderful! He was patient, accommodating, and spent a lot of time with me over several days without seeming to be in a rush to move on to another customer. He listened to what I wanted in a vehicle and presented me with all the options for getting the right one. I will definitely be recommending Kern Motor Co and Michael Sullivan!!

Ma
Review №2

Last Monday my wife and I decided we needed another vehicle. I made one call to Phil Foster at Kerns, gave him an idea of what we were looking for and he took care of the rest. Monday afternoon we drove off the lot with our newest treasure. Phil took care of us like family, answered all our questions, addressed all our issues and set us up with an amazing vehicle that will remain a part of our family for many years to come. Phil Foster and the entire Kern staff took the time to get to know us, made us feel at home and made us part of their family and not once were we pressured into any decision. Very happy and will definitely be back.Mark and Jennifer Sawyer

Je
Review №3

Phil Foster went above and beyond to find us the vehicle we wanted. Everyone there was friendly and treated us like family. We wi be back and highly recommend them. #shoplocal

He
Review №4

The service dept. never called to let me know my car was done, I had to call them and ask if my car was done or not. During the inspection a bulb was needing to be replaced. The service dept. didnt call me and let me know about the bulb. The courtesy shuttle driver was nice and brought me home so I wouldnt have to wait.

Mi
Review №5

Amazing service department, friendly staff and excellent work.

Da
Review №6

One of the best car buying experiences I have ever had in 30 years of purchasing vehicles! From the first phone call to the picture with me and my son beside our new car, it was a first-class, table for one experience.

Br
Review №7

Everybody is so friendly. Our salesperson Rhonda greeted us as soon as we walked onto the showroom floor. She had the vehicle gassed up and ready for us to test drive. Due to the chip shortage we drove over 100 miles to purchase the vehicle we wanted. The entire process (2 hours max) was so easy and efficient. We will return to Kern to purchase our next Buick or GMC just because of Rhonda and the staff. They are worth the trip.

Do
Review №8

I purchased my new Sierra that I found on their website. Rhonda contacted me and was a great help in making the purchase go smoothly. All the paperwork was completed long distanceand the truck was there ready for me to drive away. Awesome Job.

Ap
Review №9

It was a wonderful experience. The whole process was quick. Salesperson Rhonda was a great help and had everything ready for us to sign. Will definitely buy another vehicle from Kern.

Se
Review №10

This was the best car buying experience I could have imagined. The process was smooth and fast. Michael Sullivan helped me get my GMC Acadia from Koons Clarkville via a dealer exchange. Ive heard so many car buying horror stories, this was the exact opposite. I will be recommending Kern motors to everyone. Thank you for making my first new car buying experience easy and painless.

He
Review №11

Very pleasant and courteous. Got us approved fast. Great experience

Ph
Review №12

Service department was great as always. Mark even fixed my Viagra problem! All I have to do is think of his body and Im ready for my wife! Thanks Mark!!!

Ta
Review №13

My husband’s truck was recently in an accident. After dealing with the insurance for over a month, they finally totaled it. We needed a new vehicle as soon as possible. Trey and Rhonda found us the perfect new Canyon and made the whole buying process go smoothly and quickly! Thank you so much!

Ke
Review №14

Brian Rathman worked with me for months trying to find the right truck. He called me every time he got something new on the lot. Finally the right truck came in. A new 2021 Sierra 1500 in the prettiest red. I was hooked!! They buying experience was low pressure but highly professional. Great from start to finish!!Sincerely.Ken Johnson

Bo
Review №15

We were on a 5,000 mile road trip with our new GMC Canyon and in need of an oil change. We had made an appointment with a dealership in Tennessee, but when we arrived they said we would have to wait 1 1/2 to 2 hours because they were backed up. We called Kern’s because they were on our travel route and they accommodated us! They were very professional, courteous and punctual sending us on our way in zip time!

Ko
Review №16

Kern was able to schedule my service timely considering they are short staffed. They offered me a ride to work or to pick me up at the completion of my service.

Ro
Review №17

Rhonda was an excellent Sales Rep. Came out to meet me and my son. Very Friendly and helpful. Informed us of the current truck sales market. We bought a truck and picked it up today.

La
Review №18

From purchasing my car all the way to servicing, everyone has been professional, pleasant and so great to work with. I will definitely recommend My salesman all the way up to Kern to all my friends. So pleasant to work with a family owned business instead of a big dealership.

Ky
Review №19

Easy and efficient vehicle purchasing experience.

Au
Review №20

Wonderful experience, everyone was helpful and willing to do whatever it took to figure out the light issue

Ci
Review №21

Our overall experience was great. Brian and Austin were great to work with and made the entire purchasing experience easy. Mike did a great job with all the paperwork and getting us out of the dealership very quickly. Would highly recommend.

Da
Review №22

Rhonda did an awesome job. It was very late in the day and she had multiple customers but I was in and out of there with my new car in record time. Awesome people to work with I highly recommend this dealership. Great job

Te
Review №23

I had the pleasure of working with Rhonda.She is very professional & handled my purchase of the 2021 Buick Envision without a snag. She went out of her way to make sure that I would be satisfied with the new car that I just purchased. I will refer my family & friends to Rhonda @ Kern Auto in the future.

Ka
Review №24

My only concern was identification asto when the Yukon was going to be available. I was originally told the vehicle would be avaiable June 28. Afterwards I contacted the dealer and a firm delivery date could not be provided. Additionally, the dealer could not tell me where the vehicle was - production, trancent, or at a distribution lot.Once the Yukon arrived the dealer did a fantastic jon at preparing the vehicle from delovery to us. The Yukon is everything we wanted and are completely satisfied.

Da
Review №25

Great car dealership with great people!

Je
Review №26

Always a pleasure working with Trey and his sales team when purchasing a new vehicle. It is a very relaxed purchasing process and no games.

Br
Review №27

Kieth in parts was very helpful finding the tires I wanted and Mark in service got them installed the same day they came it!! Customer Service at its HIGHEST LEVEL!!Great experience from start to finish!!

Li
Review №28

Great experience, Rhonda was so helpful and even stayed after til we could get there to pick up the truck.

Br
Review №29

Rhonda was an excellent sales person. I had spoke to her on the phone over the week before and she is the reason I came in.

Ot
Review №30

Always a pleasure to have my vehicle serviced here at Kerns. Great staff, friendly from time you step into door and a comfortable waiting area. Work is done in a timely manner and high quality. Vehicle is returned and sanitize during this COVID period. One thing I do really appreciate at Kerns is they do not try to sell you a additional service that is not necessary for a new vehicle which I dealt with another dealership years ago. Been coming to Kerns for 5 years now and will continue to have my GMC Acadia serviced there. Keep up the good work, and thanks.

Da
Review №31

I do not know how to give Kern Motors enough praises for everything they did for me, and I don’t feel that thank you is enough but, THNAK YOU. Especially to my salesperson that I will forever be thankful for, Ronda Smith-Carnes. You are Wonderful!!! I had to file bankruptcy and after my discharge, I was trying to decide if I wanted to keep the vehicle I have or find a new one. I was looking all over in a 300 mile radius for a Chevy Tahoe with the options I was looking for, knowing and expecting to have a VERY high interest rate and HIGH payment. I put in for just about every dealership I could find and had my credit pull over 40 times. I already knew my credit score was shot and was expecting the worse but right before I was about to give up, I tried 1 last time with Kern Motors. At this point, I gave up but submitted an online credit app for a 2016 Chevy Tahoe on Monday 09/07/2020 but they were closed for the holiday and that also gave me a good feeling knowing the company cares about their people to give them Labor day off. Even though they were closed, I received a call from a sale person, Ronda and explained everything to her and she said will work hard for me to get me in the Tahoe. The next morning, I received a call from Ronda and she told me I was APPROVED!!! Not only that but with a lower interest rate and a whole lot lower payment then I was expecting. They even went above that, I’m 2 hours away and one of their parts driver had to come in my town to pick up parts and they got him to stop by and pick me up and drive me there so I didn’t have to worry about trying to figure out a way there. I will forever be grateful for everything they done for me and will make sure I contact them first for any vehicle I buy or my family buys in the future.

Mi
Review №32

To get to Kern we have to travel about an hour and pass two other GMC dealerships. That says it all.

Ma
Review №33

Today we bought a Hyundai Elantra our salesman Austin was amazing very friendly staff over all amazing experience and great prices if you need a car go to Kerns! Thanks again for everything

Er
Review №34

Friendly people and go out of their way to make things as easy as possible

Bo
Review №35

Great Employees --Courteous And helpful

Ka
Review №36

They always treat us right and always friendly. Above all no pressure. Michael Sullivan our saleman was great and very helpful. Also Michael who filled out the final papers.

Tr
Review №37

Extremely happy with my buying experience. Rhonda went out of her way to find me what I was looking for and more! This is my second GMC purchase from Kern.

Ma
Review №38

Service advisor Dave was great, service is always great at Kern

su
Review №39

The experience was a good one. The salesperson was personable. From beginning to the end I was satisfied.

ll
Review №40

The personnel at Kern motor Company has always treated me with respect and dignity. They’ve always provided excellent service which is the main reason I am a repeat customer. I cannot say enough for these people in a positive manner because they’ve exceeded all expectations.

Jo
Review №41

I was treated and taken care of as if I were part of the family at, Kern. They go far and beyond the average dealership. God bless them.

Ji
Review №42

Rhonda was great, as was the Sales Manager (forgive me for not remembering his name).

je
Review №43

I had an issue with my mom’s truck. The nephew left the key on and killed the battery. Got it charged up and it wouldn’t run. Was about to loose my mind. Called in and talked it over with Mark in service. He threw me a Hail Mary and had me disconnect the battery. It worked and saved me a tow. These guys are great. Can’t say enough.

Me
Review №44

The recall/repair was quick for my new Yukon. I asked for a car wash when I walked in and was told it would be additional time and I said thats fine. What I am disappointed about is that I was charged $24.95 for the car wash. At most dealerships its customary that the dealer offer free car washes when a car is in for service.

Ca
Review №45

Rhonda was amazing! I walked in and she led me to the vehicle I was interested in . She wasn’t pushy at all. The process was around 20 minutes including financing with mike . who was very helpful and explained everything clearly . Definitely recommend these fine people.

Li
Review №46

Our Salesman Michael Sullivan was excellent. Not pushy, very helpful. Very polite gentleman demeaner. Went looking for a 2021 Buick Encore. Fell in love with a 2021 Terrian great honest dealer to deal with. Upfront about everything no hidden cost. Would highly recommend to anyone!April 8, 2021Today we were able to pick up our car we placed an order a few weeks back. Services was great fast and very thorough. Rhonda Carnes assisted us in the final signing and financial preparation. She was very kind and made sure we understood everything with all the paperwork. Wonderful family owned business with a great professional team! Another 5 stars for Kern Motor Company for Rhonda!

Jo
Review №47

They came highly recommend, we had been searching for a truck by phone. John was very helpful and honest. It was everything he described and more. Our experience was great! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend Kern Motor Company to our family and friends. Best experience at a car lot ever!

Ji
Review №48

Mike Sullivan was excellent. He was not a pushy salesman, he has a great personality, he was very patient while we made our choices and basically a good down to earth person.Everyone in the dealership was great also. We will definitely go back and have already recommended Kern to our friends looking to buy a new car.

Ja
Review №49

There was a problem with the latch of the sun roof of our car. I stopped by to ask the service desk about it. They asked if I could come back the next day in case a part needed to be ordered. When I arrived they told me they had the part and would fix it right then. That was a surprise, I thought I would need an appointment. In a short while they had it fixed and I was on my way. That Service counter and service team are the very best of professionals to work with. Always seem to know just what is needed and they arrange to have it taken care of quickly and professionally.

An
Review №50

I have purchased 4 brand new vehicles in the last 3 years from Kerns GMC ALL 4 where high end vehicles averaging 80k each sticker price.My 2020 Denali has been in this shop for over 3 months and its still not fixed yet.I have been making payments on something I dont have.......NO LOANER or anything.The time that I brought it in prior to this last time the mechanic doing the oil change put scratches on the brand new truck with a tool cart. They told me they would repaint the truck but now I dont know if they will do this.I feel that this dealership is incompetent.

Mi
Review №51

Great as always! Thanks again!

He
Review №52

Kern Motors is a truly outstanding dealership. From sales, to finance, to service they have met and exceeded my expectations. My sales rep was honest and went out of his way to help with a sale that was done mostly from a distance. The finance/business representative that handled the paperwork for my new GMC was also honest and straightforward; an attribute that many dealerships lack. We had a very minor service issue and service jumped in immediately and resolved our issue in less than 30 minutes. I have bought many new GM cars from different dealerships in three different states and none have measured up to Kern Motors of Winchester, Virginia.

Ju
Review №53

After a bad experience at another dealership, it was nice to have someone who was knowledgeable and listened to what I wanted on a car.He was able to explain all of the features on the vehicle and more than willing to let me drive as many cars as necessary to make a final buying decision.Every employee i encountered was friendly. You have a great dealership and people working for you. Congratulations

Ch
Review №54

Kern Motor Company was an excellent car buying experience! I was never rushed or pressured. I test drove as many cars as I wanted to drive. I drove 3, I think. I even test drove one from the showroom! They were very pleasant and attentive to my needs. I felt like the most important person in the dealership! When we went to financing and signing the paperwork (normally my most dreaded part of a purchase) the treatment continued to be excellent! It was the best car buying experience of my life! I appreciate all that Kern Motor Company did for me during and after my purchase. The follow up call, to check on my purchase was a great surprise! Thanks to all that you did to make us feel special during our purchase!

Ra
Review №55

Mike Sullivan and the rest of the crew treated us with respect and handle any problems quickly and efficiently. As always enjoy working with your dealership.

Ci
Review №56

Answered ALL questions honestly and with Facts

An
Review №57

Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

Ro
Review №58

David in service is your one of your best employees. He went above and beyond during the last few service calls.

Ba
Review №59

Service is always timely and very professional. Quality of service work is excellent and parts personnel are always helpful. Excellent shop and dealership.

Cr
Review №60

The team worked on a complex issue related to a water leak that was coming through the overhead console. While it took extra days to isolate and repair, they took the time to retest and verify that the issues were repaired, before reassembling the overhead and ceiling linerThank you for your attention to details - Vehicle looks great

ro
Review №61

Got oil change and they forgot to put back in left it sticking out of the hood.

Ba
Review №62

Bennie Welsh made our experience very pleasing. Rick and Trey Kern made a point of thanking us for our business

Je
Review №63

Michael was very helpful, and answered all of our questions.

Th
Review №64

They are great people to deal with

Mu
Review №65

It was a good experience.

Ga
Review №66

Quick and easy service. Very pleasant and enjoyable experience.

An
Review №67

Always fair, honest service. If you have a reason to disagree with the hometown difference at KMC, send me a note and well get it right. However, Im sure you wont have problems because at Kern Motor Company on Valley Ave. In Winchester, Virginia...you will save and be served. Thats a hometown promise!

Th
Review №68

As always, every thing was well taken care of.

Ch
Review №69

We can’t say enough about the good treatment we received at Kern Motor Company. Jon, Michael and Trey were great to deal with and made buying this new GMC a breeze. We really didn’t expect to buy new vehicle Saturday but the way it all worked out we know God’s hands were all over it. Thanks so much everyone at Kern Motor Company for being such a stand up company. We will be seeing you all for all our vehicle needs now that my wife has brought me over to the GMC side. Hahaha.

Vi
Review №70

The online appointments was not working but the got me in anyway. Fixed my leaking tire and changed my oil. Always efficient thank you!!

Di
Review №71

Really liked the Encore.

Va
Review №72

This company does not give fair and honest service. My daughter had an accident and wrecked the front end of her car. We received the car back after paying Kern out of pocket over $5000. Shane, the manager, denies the front end, fan assembly we making noise when they returned it to us. We took it back a second time, and Shane denies the noise again. It is pretty clear, the fan assembly was broke during her front-end accident. They are telling us we owe another $560.07 now. Stay away from this place!

Pe
Review №73

Friendly staff!

Pa
Review №74

Went there for service. Could not have been a better experience

Te
Review №75

The people that work there are very nice and frendly.

Ju
Review №76

Great Job!

Ca
Review №77

Great service

T
Review №78

Very friendly but will rip you off in a heart beat.

Ma
Review №79

Kern motors always is very efficient changing my oil. They get you in and out. They gave me a sweet deal on my GMC. I know I will go back to get my next car.

Sh
Review №80

Had my Yukon towed there after hours due to a coolant hose blowing and the engine dying. Over the weekend I wrote a note explaining what the problem was and some additional work that needed done. Monday morning they called me after receiving my note from the after hours drop box. Mark was the one chosen for the work on my Denali. I explained to him what had happened and that the Denali was able to just make it into the driveway of our home as my 4 kids were in it. Mark explains to me that there maybe damage to the engine and will look into it further after evaluating it. At the end of the day, I get the call. Mark says there was no damage to the engine. He gave me the estimate and I agreed to have them do the work. The estimate seemed fair. Mark was very professional, friendly and straightforward. I also had Mark check out a popping feeling in the steering and to give me an estimate on that. Mark did and I he said it was worn rivets and rust and could wait a little bit but would probably get worse. I decided to go ahead and have him fix that too. In no way did Mark ever make me feel pressured to complete the second job immediately. He was honest and the work was done efficiently and correctly. I am very satisfied and pleased about the personal service I received and the honesty. I highly recommend this place and I will be coming here again.

Jo
Review №81

Fast, friendly, family owned business! We called and asked about a particular truck and when we pulled into the dealership, the salesman greeted us at the door and told us that they already had the truck pulled around and detailed. After we looked it over and took it for a test drive, it might have taken all of 15-20 minutes for them to have us approved, with payments where we wanted them, a great price for our trade-in, and all discounts (including our GM retiree family discount that Jack Evans refused to honor). Everyone was so polite and not pushy. This was by far the best car buying experience I have ever had. We will definitely be buying our GM products from Kern Motors from now on!

GU
Review №82

Great,everyone did a good job !!!

Sa
Review №83

Great prices and friendly sales people

Rh
Review №84

I can see why this place has such great reviews. Took my prius there for body work after I was rear ended. They were professional, friendly and you could never tell that the bumper isnt the original. My car has pearl paint, it was a perfect match. I was very happy with the results. I love the dogs that greeted me as well in the office when I dropped my car off.

Br
Review №85

Outstanding people to deal with! I have purchased numerous cars over the years and Trey and his staff are top notch! Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an honest deal!

Re
Review №86

My car was recently in an accident and I opted to take it to the dealership where I purchased it for repairs. Turns out, the car was totalled and the body shop guys (Shane and Justin) worked with the insurance company to try and get things straightened out since it seemed that the car shouldnt have been totalled. However, the insurance company prevailed! I now needed a ride. Trey and Benny worked with me to get the car I wanted at the price I could afford. This dealership is awesome and will go the extra mile to make sure you are taken care of. Thanks Kern Motor Co.!

KT
Review №87

Great People. GMC or Buick dealership willing to find you the one you are looking for. Want a used vehicle...they have those too.

al
Review №88

I bought a new truck there today and was impressed by the experience. I was helped by first Bennie and then Trey. They both were very helpful. We reached a price and thats what I paid. No hidden fees. Ive told friends about this dealership and highly recommend them.

Ki
Review №89

Our company has bought work trucks from Kerns for years. Benny is a great salesman and will get you what you are looking to purchase.I take my truck to get serviced here as well as get my inspections completed here. The staff is polite and courteous. The waiting room has plenty of seating and a T.V. for those longer waits.

Br
Review №90

I asked them to fix my heater. They said they did so by replacing the armature motor. I said I recently replaced it. No matter, that was the problem and they fixed it. They charged me an ENORMOUS amount of money for that GM Part and guess what, I have no heat. I didnt complain to them because I figured if they werent concerned about it on the first go around why would they care now. This is just to let others know to stay away. Ive learned my lesson. I would give them zero stars if I could.

Ch
Review №91

Perfect!!

Ma
Review №92

Needed service done, dropped off my vehicle Left notes on what I needed done, ask them to have it ready by a certain time. They called me before that time came back was in an out thanks

Fr
Review №93

We visited three different Dealerships and yours was the only one that we felt went above and beyond for us. You continually looked for the vehicle that we wanted. I dont know if the other Dealerships did this or not, but they tried to change our wants and wanted us to buy something on their lot. You found a vehicle that fit our wants and needs and did not try to change our mind. We will be back, Thank You

Ka
Review №94

I bought my car from Kern in 2007 and have returned for every scheduled service. I trust the service technicians. The dealership has been very helpful. I have been driven to work after dropping my car off and picked up at the end of the day. Questions have been welcomed. I will go nowhere else.

Ma
Review №95

I have dealt with this company since 1964 with my first new car and if any service was needed they was the one it was taken to with complete satisfaction.Since then I have purchased 4 new cars with minor repairs on each and service completed by Kern Motor, Winchester,Va.My 2007 Pontiac G6 seems to be a bigger challenge for them. They say I have an electrical issue after 3 services completed and unable to locate the problem. Come on guys this is not brain surgery or.....is it.We willsee with my next service appointment on Tuesday.

Ch
Review №96

We were stranded 6 hours from home at noon on a Friday when our only key to our car broke in half. We called another dealer in town but they didnt have the correct key and encouraged us to call Kern. Scott & Chris at Kern took care of us and got us back on the road, although we were not able to make DC. We feel we were charged a fair price for the repair and were treated kindly when many other places might not have done so with travelers.

Re
Review №97

Easy to deal with. Called me in minutes of opening to discuss numbers. Had a deal in no time at all. Pickup up was fast too. They have learned how to deal with internet shoppers and should be a model to others. When i was Ready to buy my research was done and i knew What i wanted Jason facilitated it the way it should be. One of the things i find From most dealers is they still want to operate the way they did 20 years ago. That doesn’t work for me. I work A full time job and also have a second business that occupies my spare time. Every hour is worth $100+ to me. When a dealer wastes my time it costs me money. Thank you to Mr Kern and to Jason. Great work. I have already begun to recommend them

Do
Review №98

I don’t write reviews but I will take a time to write this time.It’s my second gmc truck purchasing from kern motors.We were very satisfied first time purchasing GMC Sierra 2014 now another GMC Sierra a little bigger one.I love the truck very much so decided get it same company truck and same dealer.Armando Gonzales and Richard Kern helped me choose what I need. They didn’t have the truck at their location so they took a time to find from other location. They are motivated business people and that’s what we need as a buyer.I was confident enough with Richard signing the paper without seeing the truck and it is coming today evening time delivered to my place because I am working and can’t find time to go pick it up before they closed.I will come back for third truck if my second gmc truck satisfies me as first truck as my business continue grow.

Ja
Review №99

Staff was friendly,helpful and knowledgeable

Co
Review №100

Just dropped off car at 8am for inspection, and was expecting it to be there for the better part of the day, because this is last day of the month. Just received call at 8:45 that it was done. AMAZINGLY FAST. GOOD JOB, KERNS!!!!!!

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:2110 Valley Ave, Winchester, VA 22601, United States
  • Site:http://kernmotorco.com/
  • Phone:+1 540-931-0250
Categories
  • Auto body shop
  • Auto body parts supplier
  • GMC dealer
  • Auto dent removal service
  • Auto parts store
  • Auto repair shop
  • Buick dealer
  • Car service
  • Used car dealer
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Thursday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Friday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Saturday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Sunday:8:30AM–7PM
Offerings
  • Car wash:Yes
  • Oil change:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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