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Van Bortel Subaru of Rochester

(217 reviews)
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Monday 9:00am–7:00pm 6:30am–8:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am–7:00pm 6:30am–8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am–7:00pm 6:30am–8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am–7:00pm 6:30am–8:00pm
Friday 9:00am–6:00pm 6:30am–8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm 6:30am–8:00pm
Sunday Closed Closed
New (585) 673-7282 (585) 673-7282
Used (877) 822-0968 (877) 822-0968
Service (585) 617-0284 (585) 617-0284

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(217 reviews)

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I've bought quite a few new vehicles in my day and this

I've bought quite a few new vehicles in my day and this recent purchase at Van Bortel of Rochester was by far the single best buying experience ever . My sales associate Sergio the business manager Stephani and the delivery specialist Trystan were absolutely top notch ! Personally I'm not one that takes to pressurized sales and up-sell tactics well and not once did I feel any of the pressure or xx that will put me off buying . I haven't had any experience yet with the Service Dept. but I'm hoping for the same great service I've received so far , time will tell on that . In conclusion I will and already have recommended VanBortel of Rochester and I'll return for future business .

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Shawn Pies is the best!

Shawn Pies is the best! We came into the store to look at a new car for my wife and we ended up buying 3 cars. One for her, one for me and one for our daughter. Everyone that we encountered was helpful and friendly.

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What an experience -- not your normal dealership.

What an experience -- not your normal dealership. I would recommend them over any other. I worked with my salesman, Robert Adams, over the phone (I was an hour away) and he was great! Contact with him was every few days while waiting for cars to become available and he explained everything. Put a car on hold (also worked my trade over the computer/phone) and when I picked it up a few weeks later, he made sure to introduce himself, asked if he could do anything else and wanted to make sure I was happy with it. I was very impressed with his helpfulness and to make getting a 2023 into my driveway. The attentiveness and assistance was so welcoming. Highly recommend them.

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Hello, thank you! We take our reviews seriously and are delighted to hear about your visit. We appreciate your feedback! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

Very personable, efficient, knowledgeable.

Very personable, efficient, knowledgeable. All departments from the salesman to any service departments were caring with the consumer in mind.

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Once again, very pleased with my purchase from Van Bortel Subaru

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Best experience with a car dealer we have ever had.

Best experience with a car dealer we have ever had. Top notch dealer, highest recommendation.

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Dealer response

Hello Aayres, we strive for a high level of customer satisfaction in all aspects of our dealership. We hope to be of service to you again! Take care!

Straightforward pricing and helpful sales people

So happy to shop somewhere where everything is upfront - no need to negotiate or deal with games. The price was completely upfront, and no gotchas or sneaky fees. I was able to use the website ahead of time to research and the price and payments were the actual price and payments. Sales people were helpful and straightforward, walking me through the process, and keeping me in the loop about when my car would come in. When the car came in, I was walked through all the features, and all my questions answered. Financing process was smooth. Overall, extremely positive experience, and I now have a new car that I love (2023 Subaru Impreza Hatchback)

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Dealer response

Hello, we strive for a high level of customer satisfaction in all aspects of our dealership. Thank you so much for choosing Van Bortel Subaru of Rochester as your first choice for service!

Everyone was super helpful and informative.

Everyone was super helpful and informative. All the pricing information was upfront and no gotchas. No need to negotiate and search for hidden costs - which is a breath of fresh air. Sales person was very informative in walking me through the process, and kept me in the loop about when my car would arrive. When it arrived, I was walked through the vehicle and had any questions answered. Financing was straightforward and easy, and no high pressure tactics. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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Hi, we appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

This dealership is great!

This dealership is great! From our salesman, Vince Bovenzi to the finance department and the service rep we had a very good experience with everyone. Friendly people and very clean showroom. This is our second Subaru from them, we recommend Subaru's and this dealership to everyone.

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Rocksand, in order to deliver the best experience possible, we try to set high expectations for ourselves. We're so glad to receive your positive review. We hope you continue to choose us for all your automotive needs! Take care!

Dealership was highly recommended to me by family and

Dealership was highly recommended to me by family and coworkers. Was able to be in a new Impreza within two weeks of ordering it.

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Hi David, thanks for your great review, and for giving our dealership such a high star rating! We hope you continue to choose us for all your automotive needs! Take care!

This is my third Subaru I've purchased through Van Bortel

This is my third Subaru I've purchased through Van Bortel in the last 10 years and their service keeps getting better. From the initial request until I finally drove away in my new Outback, the dealership communicated status updates almost daily. The staff is professional and pleasant, focusing 100% effort on customer satisfaction. I live 90 minutes away from their dealership, and there are several Subaru dealerships much closer to me, but I gladly choose Van Bortel every time I'm in the market for a car. Couldn't be happier with my experience.

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Hi, thank you for your kind words! We're happy we could help. We hope you continue to choose us for all your automotive needs! Take care!