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Hanlees Hilltop GMC

3.4 (155 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Christina H.

Public Review: Hanlees Hilltop GMC Posted May 2025 I purchased a 2023 GMC Acadia from Hanlees Hilltop GMC in November 2024, and I am now publicly documenting my experience due to unresolved and highly concerning issues. From the beginning, I was assisted by Alex Lafour and Paul Galassi, and finalized paperwork with Gerry Kuong in Finance. I brought up concerns almost immediately after purchase when I was unable to secure insurance coverage for the vehicle. My VIN would not populate in any insurance or DMV system -- and still doesn't. I left multiple voicemails over several months, specifically requesting to speak with the General Manager. None were returned. In hindsight, I now realize the first red flag should have been when they made me sign a document stating that my front license plate was already installed on the vehicle -- when it wasn't. I was told it was being installed "as we speak," only to later see it sitting on the dashboard. When I called to inquire about it, no one followed up. The situation has now escalated. My registration says "year first sold: 0000" The VIN is unrecognizable by every major insurance company I am unable to pull my own Carfax report -- it registers as invalid And most critically: I was recently the victim of a hit-and-run accident, and because this dealership sold me a vehicle that can't be insured, I have no way to repair it or file a valid claim As of today, I remain financially bound to a vehicle I cannot insure, cannot trade in, and cannot register properly. This review is being cross-posted across Google, Yelp, Facebook, and all dealer platforms for visibility, as I move forward with legal consultation. This is not a slanderous accusation -- this is a timeline of facts. If you are considering purchasing a vehicle here, I urge you to triple-check all registration, VIN documentation, and Carfax visibility before signing. What happened to me should not happen to anyone else.

David E.

Very disappointed with my first service experience at Hanlee's GMC. Made appointment for my GMC Canyon, since I'm lucky to be off today. Got two (2) texts this week presumably reminding me not to be late. Arrived at 0850 to find this GMC Service at Hilltop in Richmond looking like an abandoned mine. The guy in sales didn't know why no service folks not here; struggled to remember Service Manager's name. Customer Service Fail.

Bethany G.

My experience buying my first new car was amazing. Terry responded to my email regarding test driving a vehicle quickly and I was greeted by the team upon arrival. They were very patient with me as I had to check out all my options before making the decision. Khalil helped me through the financing and it was a breeze. Great customer service!!

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