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  • 5/5 Shauna D. 11 months ago on Google
    I couldn't be more appreciative with endless gratitude for the dedication and professionalism of VW St. Catharines! To Gill, you crushed it!!! The laundry list of what I was wanting and looking for, you found EXACTLY that and in a time frame I didn't think was even possible. Beyond impressed and highly recommended!!! To Josh Koehn, your kindness, guidance, and clarity of legalities was seamless. Appreciate all your endless help with all my random questions. To Oliver, you have to be the most patient human! You were more than polite and smiled your whole way through, showed me everything about my new car. I took up a lot of your time yet, your enthusiasm matched my excitment and made sure I was comfortable before I left. To the VW team, I've never had such an amazing, thorough, hardworking, committed, with such a smooth/easy experience/transition. I'm beyond happy and couldn't recommend your services more! Thank you beyond measure.
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  • 1/5 Gowri Shankar G. 1 year ago on Google
    To begin with, this is the dealership with the worst ever customer service. I booked my car 4 months ago and they told me the vehicle was on the way and will be delivered in 1 month at the time of booking. When they did not meet the said date, I had to reach out asking for an update ideally when it should have been communicated by them. The same thing kept happening and they pushed the delivery date to end of January. And the vehicle I booked for had a major part shortage and the 2023 models have no blind spot monitoring. I was told this by a friend of mine who is expecting the same car from another dealership. These guys did not even inform me of that and sent out an email only after I asked about this. Again, ABSOLUTELY NO COMMUNICATION WHATSOEVER! Very rude responses or no responses and no regard for transparency at all. I completely understand that there’s a serious shortage of cars. But, I would like to be informed and well communicated about the status of the vehicle so that I could be more realistic of my expectations. I would NOT recommend this dealership at any cost!
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  • 5/5 Tolga T. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    We went into St.Catharines VW as we were in the market for a mid-size SUV. We met with Oliver for our appointment. He was very personable, genuine, understood our needs and was able to provide great insights/product knowledge to help us decide on our next family vehicle. Josh was also great to deal with again very personable and really helped us get the right protection to ensure we were covered for any accidentals and warranty. Communicating with Oliver was very easy as he always answered my texts. He has gone above and beyond to ensure the sale was seamless and anything that came up after was dealt with in a timely manner. His service was so good that I discussed trading my other car in. He was able to secure a great trade in value for me to be able get myself into a SUV. Few other things to mention as I am also in sales, you feel the great vibe when you walk in to the dealership. You really feel the team environment, you can sense the communication within the team. At our pick up, service manager came over introduced himself. Sales managers have been also very welcoming. Overall great experience! Thank you Oliver and the St. Catherine’s VW team.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah H. 2 years ago on Google
    Can not speak more highly of Johnny, Ben, and Ian at St. Catharines VW. This was my second meet with Johnny and each time he was incredibly professional, knowledgable, and had the answers to all my questions. Upon our second meet he sold me on an atlas but was not pushy and made sure I was confident in my decision. Both him and Ian were incredibly helpful throughout the process and made sure to secure me the best deal possible. They got me into my dream ride, at my dream cost and I couldn't ask for a better group of people to make this dream come true for me. On pickup, Ben was personable, and showed me all the fun features the atlas has. He even put a bow on it! Its hard to say goodbye to my Jetta but I know it will go to someone deserving when its in the hands of St Catharines VW. Happy holidays guys, I can't thank you enough.
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  • 5/5 Kaila A. 2 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    5 stars specifically for the service department - John Montague - he really saved the day and put my mind at ease. I had a 2 star experience with their sales team initially - although Daniel def. stepped up - and had worried I had made the wrong decision buying a new car. But, once I got the chance to go to their service department (although it's because my 2024 Jetta's remote start isn't working despite it being 2 months old :( ) John really saved the day. I will continue to use this business because of his friendliness, helpfulness and overall kindness. Well done, John!

  • 5/5 Shelly M. 1 year ago on Google
    Spurt of the moment decided to search & trade in my car for an SUV and found myself the next afternoon at St Catharine’s Volkswagen talking to Johnny from the Sales team ! I found the perfect vehicle on their website so I contacted them and he was very helpful and quick to respond. I showed up to the lot and he was right there to greet me the second I stepped out of my car. After a nice test drive and a full rundown of helpful features I’m happy to say I went for it and got myself an SUV! The whole process went smooth & going there by myself to do this purchase/ trade in I felt very comfortable and confident that this was the right choice with his help & will highly recommend him to anyone looking ! Thanks again Johnny it was a pleasure doing business with you !
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  • 5/5 Roadtripper 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Recently purchased a new vehicle from St. Catharines Volkswagon and it was a very easy, straightforward process. Milan was my guy, and he was patient and very knowledgeable about the vehicle. Overall, I had an excellent experience and am now a very proud new owner of a VW Golf R.

  • 5/5 Leah’s L. 6 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    I can not say enough about this dealership and specifically Gill. If you are looking for the very best brand of vehicle and the most genuine sales associate look no further than St. Catharine’s Volkswagen and ask for Gill. We came in one day months ago and Gill test drove a new id4 with us. We weren’t in the market to purchase and when we shared that our experience did not get impacted. Gill has a great sense of humor and made the process great from “just” shopping to recently returning with the confidence to purchase. The Volkswagen product literally sells its self. It’s amazing but more importantly the people that back this brand are outstanding. We love our new Taos and will return to the St. Catharines Volkswagen for ourselves, our children and any friends we can honestly say this has been our pleasure.

  • 1/5 A E. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    The experience started off well with a delivery date that wasn’t terrible. The salesman told me I could get an aftermarket remote start fitted, quoted me $125 for a trunk cover (wasn’t currently in stock) and would quote for install of mud flaps. There was also an offer that month for 2 years free servicing. Then came the excuses for late delivery ranging from the car being stuck in a number of ports to being delayed by the Mexican drug cartels! After stating I was about to buy another Tiguan from Cambridge VW, the salesman provided a used car off the lot for my use as I’d sold my car based on the many promised delivery dates. It finally arrived months late. When I tried to get an aftermarket remote start fitted I found there is nothing available for this car. St. Catharines VW service said they could do it for $1000, but when I opted to use Hamilton VW, (closer to my office) they told me it wasn’t a possibility with this car. I took the matter up with VW Canada and they waited months for a reply from St. Catharines VW service and it still isn’t resolved. I located the trunk cover at another dealership, but the true price was nearly $400. I never got the mud flaps as the salesman never quoted for them. And finally, when I booked the car in for it’s first service I was informed that there was ne free servicing offer and that I must be mistaken. This was the first time I’d bought a brand new car for myself and with the exception of John in service, the whole experience was terrible and I certainly would not recommend St. Catharines VW. In fact, I’m not sure I would recommend VW at all. An update. The dealership reached out to me & ambushed me with a call with 3 members of staff. We established that my family & I misremembered or misinterpreted everything negative I mentioned in my review. So glad we clarified that. The best I could now say is that the staff are guilty of lacking in information about their vehicles & services. The worst I could say is that maybe it's a case of whatever it takes to make a sale. Best to just avoid. =(

  • 5/5 Mark B. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I recently leased a new car from St Catharines VW. My experience was superb! Our salesperson, Ben, was extremely helpful, he explained all the features, worked with us on the price, and was able to get us the car in just a few days! We are so happy with the service!

  • 5/5 chelsy l. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff! Johnny made it really easy and pleasant experience when buying our Atlas Cross Sport! Ian was very help with explaining in detail the warranties and what would be best for us! Ben showed us all the ins and outs of this vehicle, which was extremely helpful! Never had such an amazing experience with buying a vehicle we are extremely happy and will definitely be coming back for our next vehicle! Thank you so much Johnny, Ian, and Ben! You guys are absolutely wonderful!

  • 5/5 Lori A. 1 year ago on Google
    Thanks to Ben for helping me purchase my VW Beetle. I am so excited to finally get one. I love my little bug. Ben was so helpful and even helped us to get the extras that we wanted to complete the purchase. A special thanks to Oliver for going over all of the paperwork with us and thanks to you both for the nice blue bow on the car when we came to pick it up.

  • 5/5 Tommy L. 1 year ago on Google
    We are so happy with our new VW Atlas purchase. The team at St. Catharines VW was excellent. They provided a smooth, professional and trustworthy experience. Milan, Josh and Dylan were all top notch and offered a quality service going above and beyond. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Claudia K. 1 year ago on Google
    What a truly wonderful experience here at this dealership. This was my first stop in the search for a brand new car. I had planned to search for many different makes of cars but my mind was made up when I came here to St. Catherine’s Volkswagen. The service was stellar from the reception, sales , finance and service departments. Gil was my sales representative. He was so informative patient and kind. Being a senior woman, I was treated like gold and with not an ounce of pressure. In just a few hours I had the car ordered and the financials carefully figured out with the help of Dillon, another amazing young man. I had no afterthoughts of looking any further. It took 4 1/2 months to arrive (which is the normal now) but so worth the wait for my wonderful Jetta comfort line. I have only glowing reviews of this dealership and their wonderful staff, a truly genuine honest group. I will never go anywhere else, including any service to be done. Sincere thanks to all who took such good care of me and an extra thanks to Gil, you’re the best.

  • 5/5 Marlene L. 10 months ago on Google
    MILAN IS AMAZING!! I am always weary of sales people, but Milan is one of a kind. From the beginning to the end, he was always super helpful, friendly, honest and professional. I had a terrible experience with a previous VW location, and this St Catharine's location has completely made up for this. I love my new Jetta, and so happy with my purchase. Milan took the time to help me take off my old license plates, made me feel comfortable and ultimately made the experience seamless. THANK YOU sooo much, Milan for making a difference!!

  • 5/5 Lucas D. 10 months ago on Google
    Bought a beautiful 2016 Tiguan from Johnny 1 week ago. 0 Issues and great service. They even gave me a full tank of gas when I picked it up. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to buy a used or new VW.

  • 5/5 Vasisht C. 9 months ago on Google
    Had an excellent experience working with Oliver. He really helped me find a suitable vehicle in a timely manner and helped expedite the preparation of the vehicle for pickup! I highly recommend anyone in the market for a new Volkswagen to come to the St. Catharines VW dealership and ask for Oliver to help them!

  • 5/5 Julia B. 2 years ago on Google
    As a first time car buyer this was a whole new process for me but everyone at the dealership made it a very positive experience. Gill was very thorough and pleasant to deal with. He is very knowledgeable and provided a high level of customer service. Despite a small mix up, Robert, Gill, and Ian were quick to rectify the situation. I am extremely satisfied with my experience and my new vehicle. I would not hesitate to recommend this dealership.

  • 5/5 Yana M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a pleasure dealing with Volkswagen team at St. Catharines Josh, Ben, Ian and Johnny. Josh was extremely easy to deal with, he was able to offer a great deal and deliver the vehicle before eta. If you are looking to purchase a Volkswagen, I definitely recommend to chose St. Catharines Volkswagen!

  • 5/5 Keein W. 2 years ago on Google
    The team at St. Catharines Volkswagen showed exceptional service during our vehicle purchase. Alex was extremely helpful from our first phone call all the way up to pulling out in our new vehicle. Ian was fantastic through the paperwork process. We would highly recommend the team at St. Catharines Volkswagen! Thank you very much.

  • 5/5 A F. 2 years ago on Google
    We bought our Atlas here. Our sales advisor Josh Dawe was amazing. They really take care of us with professionalism. They had good inventory while other dealerships were empty. I really suggest everyone to buy from these guys!

  • 5/5 Bob C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very happy with our recent purchases of a 2021 Tiguan and 2017 Toyota Corolla. Thanks to Rob, Johnny and the team for great customer service. We appreciate you going the extra mile to make us satisfied customers. We will definitely recommend St. Catharines Volkswagen to anyone looking for a new or used vehicle.

  • 5/5 Sukh D. 2 years ago on Google
    I bought vw Tiguan, it was great experience. The sales man (Simranjot Singh Gill) explained everything in detail and was excellent service. Highly recommend 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff K. 2 years ago on Google
    We want to thank Johnny Petrowski and Ben Glauser for helping us purchase our MK8 GTI. Simply one of the best experiences we've had purchasing a new car.

  • 5/5 Kendall M. 2 years ago on Google
    Working with Johnny in sales, Dylan in the financing department and Ben in the car coordination department was such a pleasure. The team was able to offer us an amazing service and made us feel comfortable with our new car purchase. To purchase a brand new car, in this current day, there is a wait of 3-6 months, however Johnny was able to secure us with our brand new car in less than a week, he made us feel comfortable and confident with our choice, he was able to provide us with outstanding service. Dylan was incredible to work with, as anyone can get anxious with financing, Dylan made the process smooth and stress free. Ben did such an incredible job navigating us through the final details of our purchase and preparing our new car to the tee! He was able to walk us through how the new vehicle works and the bells and whistles of the car while making us feel confident and comfortable with our purchase. It’s always truly such a pleasure visiting Volkswagen St. Catharine’s. You are treated with respect and dignity. You can walk in and it feels like home. The staff and owner do an excellent job to make sure the customers needs are always met.

  • 5/5 Michael N. 1 year ago on Google
    The sales team at St. Catharines Volkswagen is phenomenal! I purchased a used Jetta and got one heck of a deal! Gill was my sales consultant and he was super friendly and accommodating. Ben and Ian handled the paper work and finalized the sale in a professional manner! I would recommend their services to anyone shopping for an automobile! Thank you for the extraordinary experience fellas!

  • 5/5 Valerie L. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent car buying experience with Johnny in sales! He is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the VW brand and as well as being a genuinely nice person to work with. And all the staff I met were amazing, Dylan in finance, Ben the technology specialist, Tyler learning the ropes from the best and of course the first person you meet when you enter the dealership, Shirley! I don’t live in St. Catharines and it was worth the drive to buy car from St Catharines VW. It was by far my best experience in buying a car. I love the car choice I made! I absolutely love driving & the 2022 GTI is so much fun!!

  • 5/5 Adam C. 1 year ago on Google
    Just purchased my first car from here. Josh (sales), Dylan (finance) and Ben (delivery coordination) we’re all absolutely awesome to work with! They were all very nice, genuine and knowledgeable people and they helped me through the first time purchasing process. Josh helped me through selecting which car was the best fit for me and was able to get me a really great price on the Taos, Dylan explained really clearly my financing options and secured me a good financing rate, and Ben showed me all the ins and outs of the car and made sure it was looking great before I got it! Can’t recommend this dealership enough to anyone looking to buy!

  • 5/5 Barbara G. 2 years ago on Google
    I just got my new Atlas cross sport last Monday with a big bow on the hood. Josh answered all my question with honesty and he negotiated a good deal for me. He never pressured me into buying a car and took his time to explain everything to me. Ben was a pleasure to talk to and explained the car in details before sending me off. Ian walked me through the paperwork and arranged the tinting for the front windows. Josh, Ben and Ian have a friendly outgoing personality and always eager to help and making sure all your questions are answered.

  • 5/5 Ryan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Thanks Josh, Ian and Ben for probably the best experience I have ever had buying a vehicle. From the moment we walked into the dealership to look at a used Atlas, Josh made us feel comfortable and answered all of our questions. At no point did we feel like he was trying to “sell” us or pressure us in anyway, which often happens when looking at a used vehicle. Working with Ian was excellent in working through the financing, and at no point did he come across as “pushy” when talking about extended warranties etc. On pick up day, Josh and Ben took the time to walk us through features, connect phones, and make sure everything was taken care of. This truly was the best experience we have had in purchasing a used car, and although it’s only been a couple of days we are loving our 2019 Atlas! Thank- you Josh, and the rest of the team for the experience.

  • 4/5 Natasha M. 2 years ago on Google
    On my way to Niagara, my tire pressure light alert came on in my Atlas Cross Sport. I pulled over and noticed a large nail in one tire. The closest Volkswagen was in St. Catherine’s and I’m so glad. They welcomed me in and willingly assisted. The service representative was FANTASTIC! She explained everything and assured me that they will fix it. I comfortably waited in their clean lounge and my tire was repaired and I was safely back on the road. Great service, knowledgeable and welcoming. Thank you St. Catherine’s Volkswagen!

  • 5/5 Philip L. 1 year ago on Google
    Milan and Martha helped us out in a big way. Stranded in Ontario after an accident and the car in for repairs. We were able to purchase a vehicle in Ontario with BC trip insurance and get it all registered and get home. Lots of obstacles but with VW help it all worked out. Great big thanks to all at St Catherine's VW people.

  • 5/5 Enoka M. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    We purchased an Atlas Execline a week ago and we were very impressed with the service the dealership provided. We received some fantastic deals and their service was unmatchable. Ben Glauser was extremely helpful and professional and gave us all the necessary details about the vehicle. He was simply amazing. Then we met with Josh, who went out of his way to help us with the purchasing of the vehicle. Finally, Oliver did a fantastic job providing us with all the necessary information about the car. All in all, we had a wonderful experience at this dealership and would like to highly recommend them if you are buying a VW.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeet 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The service was amazing at this dealership. All the employees and staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Especially JOSEPH, Martha and Dillon were really amazing got a put a 7-star review for this place. Definitely got a good deal and a solid car!! Ashim

  • 5/5 Daren M. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Had a fantastic experience with this dealership especially our salesman Milan He arranged the pickup for a Saturday morning to accommodate our busy schedule. I had one small warranty issue that was quickly resolved. The car has recently had an oil change where the service department exceeded my expectations. Would highly recommend this dealership to friends and family.

  • 5/5 Clarke F. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    We appreciate the comfortable professional atmosphere amongst the sales team. Meeting Milan and learning more about the Golf R behind the wheel with an R enthusiast himself was very enjoyable and informative. The car was all that I expected it to be. No regrets.


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