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Mel Hambelton Ford

(2,430 reviews)
Sales hours: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Service hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm
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Monday 9:00am–8:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am–8:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am–8:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am–8:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Friday 9:00am–8:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am–8:00pm 8:00am–4:00pm
Sunday Closed Closed
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2022 consumer dealer award 2021 consumer dealer award 2020 consumer dealer award 2019 consumer dealer award 2018 consumer dealer award 2016 consumer dealer award 2015 consumer dealer award

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(2,430 reviews)

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Always a great experience at Mel Hambelton

This is the third car I've bought here. Wouldn't go anywhere else. They're very helpful

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Excellent salesman and dealership

We have bought our last two vehicles from this dealership and salesman. I can't say enough outstanding things about them both! We are beyond satisfied!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Excellent place to purchase a new or used vehicle

We recently purchased a 2016 FX4. Robert Kinney was our salesman. Great guy to work with. This isn't your typical car lot. They have their own in house cafe, a place for children to watch tv and play inside. Mel hambelton has so many different vehicles to choose from, the salesman will literally drive you to the vehicle of your choice on a golf cart. If you can't find what you are looking for just tell them what you want and they will find it for you. We have bought two vehicles from Robert and plan on staying with him and Mel Hambelton in the future.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Worst treatment ever!

Where do I even start! If i could give this place negative stars, I would. My husband and I were "approved" for two car loans on 12/26/2016. We were given 60 day tags and sent home with the vehicles that day and told to come back the next day to sign the paperwork. We got no word from the lot the next day so my husband called and was told that they hadn't heard back from the bank yet and that things were moving slowly because of the holiday rush. The following day, we received a credit denial notice in the mail from the finance company that we had previously been told had approved us. My husband called the lot back and told them and he was told then that he should go in and talk to the credit union that denied us because it was probably because of the Chapter 13 bankruptcy that we had just been discharged from and they needed to see the discharge paperwork. My husband went in and talked to the credit union and they told us they typically don't loan until 6-12 months after discharge of a Chapter 13. My husband went in to the car lot and talked to the salesman and told him what the credit union had said and he assured him that he would still get us financed and not to worry. We waited and waited and called back again after a few more days and were assured yet again that things were still fine and that they would be able to get us financing. In fact, they told my husband that it was their job to worry, not ours, that they would handle it. Well today, after almost 2 weeks of driving these cars, the lot called and told us that they were unable to get us financed and we'd have to return the cars! And on top of that, we had traded my husbands car in for his new one and they said they wouldn't be able to get it back until tomorrow! We are aghast at this horrible treatment! We have purchased from much less reputable car lots in our lives and have never been treated so badly. I would walk 20 miles to and from work before I would ever go back to this place for a vehicle. Beware if financing might be difficult for you-don't leave the lot with the vehicle until the paperwork is signed. In fact, just take your business elsewhere. Their customer service is severely lacking unless you are purchasing a $50, 000 vehicle and have perfect credit.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process 1.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did not make a purchase
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Worst treatment ever!

Where do I even start! If i could give this place negative stars, I would. My husband and I were "approved" for two car loans on 12/26/2016. We were given 60 day tags and sent home with the vehicles that day and told to come back the next day to sign the paperwork. We got no word from the lot the next day so my husband called and was told that they hadn't heard back from the bank yet and that things were moving slowly because of the holiday rush. The following day, we received a credit denial notice in the mail from the finance company that we had previously been told had approved us. My husband called the lot back and told them and he was told then that he should go in and talk to the credit union that denied us because it was probably because of the Chapter 13 bankruptcy that we had just been discharged from and they needed to see the discharge paperwork. My husband went in and talked to the credit union and they told us they typically don't loan until 6-12 months after discharge of a Chapter 13. My husband went in to the car lot and talked to the salesman and told him what the credit union had said and he assured him that he would still get us financed and not to worry. We waited and waited and called back again after a few more days and were assured yet again that things were still fine and that they would be able to get us financing. In fact, they told my husband that it was their job to worry, not ours, that they would handle it. Well today, after almost 2 weeks of driving these cars, the lot called and told us that they were unable to get us financed and we'd have to return the cars! And on top of that, we had traded my husbands car in for his new one and they said they wouldn't be able to get it back until tomorrow! We are aghast at this horrible treatment! We have purchased from much less reputable car lots in our lives and have never been treated so badly. I would walk 20 miles to and from work before I would ever go back to this place for a vehicle. Beware if financing might be difficult for you-don't leave the lot with the vehicle until the paperwork is signed. In fact, just take your business elsewhere. Their customer service is severely lacking unless you are purchasing a $50, 000 vehicle and have perfect credit.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

Laura, we are sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience with us. We try to do our best to accommodate every customer that comes through our doors. If you feel that we could have assisted you in a better way, please reach out to our Public Relations Director, Cris Schul at 316-425-1516.

New Car

We went in telling Kareen what we wanted and he delivered within our price range. There was no haggling with our trade-in. It was a clear and cut process.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Totally satisfied

I have bought my cars from this great dealer for the last 5 years! First a 2012 Suzuki, then a 2017 Ford Fusion and three months later a Ford F-150! Great experience each time!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Best experience ever

I have recently had the opportunity of financing my very first car out at Mel Hamilton Ford and even though my dad was my sales person he will treat you and your family as if you were his family he will find the right vehicle that fits your wants and needs so if you are in the market then please go se him his name is Dad, Robert Kinney lol he also goes by the redneck guy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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40,000 mile service

Grant Stucky is one of the best service employees we have ever met. He is friendly and make you feel as if you are the only person needing assistance. He makes the entire service pleasant and enjoyable. He is very knowledgeable and keeps us informed on our next service issues. Thank you Grant.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did make a purchase
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Absolutely worst deal ever pulled on me in my life.

I negotiated a deal on a new Ford F-150 Pick-up and as I was down to signing the last couple of pages (contract already signed) the finance person noticed a mistake on their part and they would not honor the agreed price even after they admitted it was their fault. They had ALL of the information and they gave me a price that was agreed upon but Ronald Galliher informed me they would not honor their end of the agreement. Let me walk out of the dealership without even apologizing. I have purchased over 30 vehicles in my life and have NEVER been treated this way. Unforgiveable! Joe LaFleur

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

Joe, we are extremely sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience with us. We know how important your time is, so we would like to hear more about your situation at your earliest convenience. Please give our Public Relations Director, Cris Schul, a call at 316-425-1516. Again, we apologize and we look forward to hearing from you.