While leasing my SECOND car from Petaluma Honda, I am beyond grateful for McKenna (service department), Marci (salesperson) and Ricardo (in finance department). I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent while leasing my CRV. I felt absolutely no pressure and carried great conversations with each. I would most definitely refer ANYONE to visit and speak with Marci. She is awesome. And places absolutely no pressure on buying anything unnecessary. I will most definitely be buying / leasing our future vehicles at Petaluma Honda!! 10 stars in my book!! read more

I was referred to Juan at Hansel Honda in Petaluma by a coworker, and I had a great experience working with him. As a first-time car buyer, I was understandably nervous and unsure, but Juan was patient, attentive, and took the time to understand my needs. He reached out prior to my appointment to learn about what I was looking for, which made the process much smoother. During my visit, he allowed me to explore my options without any pressure--we test drove several vehicles, and he remained supportive throughout. I ultimately purchased a 2026 Honda Civic Sport with payments that fit comfortably within my budget. Juan was mindful of my financial situation and helped me find the right match. He also followed up afterward to ensure I was satisfied with my purchase. Overall, I'm very happy with my experience. Juan's professionalism and care made a significant difference, and I would gladly recommend him to others in search of a vehicle. read more

re: Sales great experience with Dillon for sales and Stewart in Finance (see further below for thoughts on the Civic Hybrid). I went in at the start of a calendar quarter this year, when there were fewer shoppers around. DIllon was calm and knowledgeable; and patient (took the time to run through all the dashboard settings and configure it as I wanted before I drove off). I knew what I wanted going in; this probably also helped make the purchase pretty quick and easy. They did let me take an extended test drive. Never been to this dealership before (former BMW 3 series owner). re: the car, Honda Civic Hybrid. I'm at around 1500 miles since purchase, 20%-30% highway driving. As you can see from the photo, I'm now over 53 MPG, beyond my expectations. Part of that is fewer highway miles, and keeping my speed lower there. Part of it is the design of the engine. You will sometimes be driving on the battery ("EV") even at 65-70 mph while in "Normal" mode. And at 20 mph you may be on gas for awhile even in "Econ" mode (I don't use Sport mode). The handling, steering, braking is surprisingly good, smooth, nimble. Not surprising, in hindsight, it was named one of Ward's 10 Best Engines. This also fit in my garage (the Accord is around 196 inches and would have been a much tighter fit). Thanks to Dillon, Stewart and Hansel for all of the above. DC read more

Hansel Honda - Range shows right after I filled up. Takes regular gas, about $40 to fill it. - Car Dealers Near Me - Petaluma, California

I pulled up at 6:40am to have my Odyssey serviced and was almost immediately greeted by McKenna's kind smile. She welcomed me by name. It was a great start to an all-around pleasant experience. I appreciate that Hansel Honda has offers such a nice waiting area. That their service providers texts you is also appreciated. In addition to my regular service, it was recommended that I replace my tires. McKenna made sure I knew how to secure the rebate. I feel like she's an advocate for her customers. I trust the employees at Hansel Honda. They're concerned with safety and with their customers' experiences. They earn customer loyalty with each positive interaction. read more

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After searching one week for the right used car,, I'm very happy to now drive a better car with lower mileage than I even expected, a great-looking Honda Accord Touring from Hansel Honda. On top of my satisfaction at finding a great car at a fair price, I am completely blown-away by a fantastic experience with Hansel's service department, specifically Angel Valencia, my service advisor. He clearly explained my vehicle's services needs in a clear, easy to understand way that's perfect for a non-mechanical guy like me. When we were done, I knew more about the car I was getting and I really appreciated many features I might have missed. In all, my car-buying experience at Hansel was easy. I can't think of when that's happened before. I couldn't be happier with my car. - Roger Rose read more

We were very disappointed in the customer service due to inaccurate information, pressure to perform unnecessary work, and unnecessary costs due to lengthy car rental. We had a problem with our Honda hybrid. There was water pooling at the hybrid battery which was causing the service light to turn on. We took our car to Hansel Honda because friends had recommended them. After diagnosing the car, the only thing that was wrong with the vehicle was that water had leaked into the space where the hybrid battery was. The Hansel Honda representative told us that we needed to replace the entire carpet in the car due to mold which would cost a couple thousand dollars including installation. She assured us that our insurance would cover this cost and pressured us to have the carpet replaced before the insurance inspector came to assess our vehicle because there was only one left on the west coast. Based on Hansel's recommendation, we left our vehicle with them over the weekend. The insurance inspector came out the following week and denied our claim saying it was due to normal wear-and-tear in spite of the heavy rain conditions we had been experiencing. Therefore, we were out a week's cost of car rental plus the diagnosis cost and drying cost. Thank goodness we did not replace the carpet because we ended up not have any mold issues. We ended up spending much more money than was necessary due to the Hansel Honda representative giving us inaccurate information both regarding insurance and the ultimate diagnosis. Such a disappointing experience! Needless to say, we will not be going back. read more

I was lied to multiple times and ended up wasting my time. Sales and the gm are not on the same page. Would not recommend

Overall, we had a good experience purchasing our vehicle at Hansel. Staff were friendly, helpful, and we never felt pressured. However, I am extremely disappointed in the way Hansel handled a situation with our warranty. My husband called Hansel a couple weeks after we had purchased our vehicle because there was a rattling sound coming from the driver's side and he was concerned it was related to the sound system. He asked a Hansel staff member if he could take it to a Honda dealership that was closer to us, since Hansel is quite a drive from where we live. The staff member told my husband in no uncertain terms that Hansel would reimburse us for whatever fees we incurred, even if we took it to another Honda dealership. My husband then took the car to the other Honda dealership where they fixed the issue; he paid the $200 fee. Now, the manager at Hansel is refusing to reimburse us, saying that we should have just taken our vehicle to Hansel. He also said that most people take in their vehicles within a couple days if something is amiss. Firstly, I find it difficult to believe that people immediately take their vehicles into the shop for nonurgent issues like ours; secondly, that is irrelevant, given that we were still well within our warranty. We were well within our warranty coverage when we took the vehicle in to be serviced, and we had verbal confirmation from a staff member at Hansel that the vehicle's maintenance fees would be reimbursed even if it was at another dealership. If the employee who told us this information was incorrect, the manager should have just been honest and apologized for the mistake. If Hansel is playing games and just flat out doesn't want to pay the $200, that's even worse. It isn't just about the money; I am extremely disappointed with the unprofessional manner with which this entire situation has been handled. Even if our car has an issue in the future, we will certainly not be taking it to Hansel. They also recommended an auto body shop I am no longer interested in because they have totally lost my trust as a customer. read more

If you are looking to purchase a vehicle at this dealership go and see Juan. I inquired about a new vehicle for my mom and Juan was super helpful and quick with everything. He was able to help with our trade in and gave a fair price for it. He went above and beyond we could ever have imagined. He honestly is the best salesperson I have ever worked with in my whole life (I've purchased over 8 cars). Thank you so much Juan for making our new car purchase a great experience! If I could give you more than 10000 stars...I would!!! Also thank you to Ivan in finance! He was absolutely genuine and great to work with! read more

I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but this shop/dealership is totally a product pusher. I went for a squeaky sound coming from my wheel well and they tried to tell me it's because I don't have Honda brand rotors and brake pads. Went to another shop and they quickly figured out the problem. Huge waste of money and time. Won't be returning and wouldn't recommend. read more

I had an uncomfortable experience. I wanted to trade in my CRV so they took my key to inspect it and give me a trade in offer. I was lowballed for my CRV and while they were trying to haggle me for another car (which was a little pricey) that wouldn't meet my needs financially and physically, I wasn't able to leave when I knew I was done. They took my key for the CRV and wouldn't give it back because the manager had it. The salesperson would go back and forth to the manager to get different pricing. I was done after the sales person went the first time to the manager. They ended up going back and forth 3 times. I wasn't able to leave. I don't appreciate being held hostage because you "need to make the sales quota for the day". Next time if someone wants to leave don't say that and LET THEM LEAVE. This experience did not want me to buy a car from them. I understand, there's a business to run, but that's not how you do it. read more

I have purchased a Honda Ridgeline and a CRV in the past year and a half from Hansel Honda in Petaluma. I interacted with Ryan Seaman, Liam and Louis at the dealership and had a very positive experience for both purchases. There was no pressure, just an exchange of information in a very friendly and professional way. I absolutely recommend this dealership and the people who helped me. read more

Maybe you should think twice about buying a car from them I bought a almost new car from them. I called from 2 hours away to ask condition. I was told it was pristine. I drove down and bought it. It had a dent that they didn't tell me about and they knew it was there. I got a quote for $300 and they wouldn't even compromise at $150. Beware and check the vehicle for damage. Chances are they won't disclose it. Once your off the lot they will not do anything Is that fair? They claim to be a customer oriented dealership. What do you think?" read more

Hansel Honda - Find the dent. It's hard to see isn't it? - Car Dealers Near Me - Petaluma, California

Tried getting someone at the service department and was transferred to a computer or digital intake queue. So frustrating. I'm going somewhere else. read more

The sales person originally made my wife angry. She told him that she didn't want any extras because they tried to sell us gap insurance when we put a very substantial amount down which covered that. An extended warranty for three grand that you don't need because you already have a warranty for 36 months and if you take it out early, that means you wasted a few years. But we came to a mutual agreement and we ended up purchasing our car. One of my main gripes, we've purchased two cars from Hansel Honda. They like to nput a promotional sticker on your car without your permission and that's on every damn car. That angers me. read more

Hansel Honda - Free advertisement sticker if you go to Hansel, you'll get one. I hope goo gone works without messing up paint. - Car Dealers Near Me - Petaluma, California

Outstanding service, very kind and professional personal doing honest business. After visiting a few car dealers we went in and came out from Hansel with a brand new car for my daughter just exactly what she wanted for the best possible price! Special thanks to the manager, unfortunately I lost his card and can't remember his name. A young fella front Vegas, Nevada I guess. Very nice guy! Thanks a bunch to all personal, my daughter loves her new CR-V! read more

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My son and his wife were buying a forerunner this last Sunday. I was watching my grandson and we went inside and were treated so thoughtfully by MJ. She went out of her way to see that my grandson and I were well taken care of. She was the nicest person and so very helpful. The world needs more people like her. When it is my time to trade my car in, I am definitely going to ask for Mj. She did not have to go out of her way for me or my grandson, but she did so out of the goodness of her heart and as an excellent representative of Hansel Honda. I couldn't be more thankful or impressed. read more

I'm extremely pleased with my experience with this dealership. I met Kaden, a young professional salesperson who helped me pick the most efficient car that would give me great gas mileage. He went over the top by getting me information regarding the vehicle's fuel mileage. The sales manager was very helpful and willing to work with me on the pricing. Ivan the financial manager was also amazing and helpful to get me the best coverage for my car. I highly recommend them. read more

Marci was amazing. It was so great to be a woman and have a woman sell me a car. highly recommend her. She goes above and beyond. Christian in finance was great too! read more

I had my transmission fluid and brake fluid replaced 2/16/2022 with 64,021 miles with Hansel Honda in Petaluma. I went to another Honda dealership when I was out of town this week, 9/17/2024, to get my oil changed because my oil light came on. They did their point inspections and it came up saying that requires immediate attention for the transmission fluid and the brake fluid, right now of 76,040 miles. I then proceeded to contact Hansel Honda to let them know what the inspection came up with and that it was under 30,000 miles and less than three years that my fluids are already coming up for needs immediate attention. My concern was pretty much passed on by saying oh you only have four more months for the three years so it can get changed then. Again, I voiced my concerns it was under 30,000 miles and under three years and actually it's only been two years and seven months, with 5 months remaining. I was then told that if I don't drive my car at highway speeds three times a week for 45 minutes it causes the fluids to get dirtier quicker, which may be the reason. No one told me this before, and a lot of us commute and don't go 45 minutes on a freeway three times or more a week, especially when there's traffic! I felt that there was no empathy nor concern for Customer retention, especially since I fell under the 30,000 miles and three year term. I really wanted to like this dealership. I even drove out of my way from Santa Rosa to Petaluma. You've lost a valued customer and someone who would give you a good reference read more

thanks for responding. i appreciate it! . i was just frustrated bc i told them several times 2 different days that i didn't want to buy anything from there. thank u for fixing my tire read more

If you are looking for a dealership you can fully trust I 100% recommend Hansel Honda. I bought a car here back in July 2024 for myself and had the opportunity to bring in my brother yesterday to purchase his new car. Everyone is super friendly and very welcoming. Kayden, Ivan, and Louis all exceeded my expectations once again and made his purchase literally a walk in the park. I know sometimes these kinds of big purchases can seem a little overwhelming but not here,The guys worked with our budget but not only that they made us feel like family. I'm sure we will be back with another family member in the near future. Thank you Kayden, Ivan, and Louis once again you guys were great. read more

Hello! I wanted to leave this review for Hansel Honda Service Department. I had the pleasure of meeting with McKenna A, who helped me from start to finish at the service desk. I greatly appreciate her honesty and knowledge of vehicles and repairs/ equipment- as I know nothing! She was friendly and welcoming from the get go. She has went above and beyond to ensure I was in good hands and well taken care of. Thank you to McKenna for all of your help, the mechanics for your thorough and expertise work you have done with my car and staff for making my first time here at Hansel Honda such a effortless, easy and trusted experience. You are all amazing and have made my unknowledgeable car experiences such a breeze! THANK YOU!! & Happy Friday! :-) read more

Bought a 20k miles used 2022 Honda HR-V less than 3 months ago with them and the battery died, which makes me real upset because I had to pay for a new battery. I towed my car there, they told me their repair service would close at 5 and if the tow service got there before they would call me (They didn't call me to tell and also they actually close at 5:30 and my triple A got there before that). I had to call them to know about my car the next day and it's VERY HARD to get to reach out to them. Their customer service is terrible. They reach out through texts instead of making a call to explain what happened to the car and they take VERY LONG to text back. Every time I tried to call to ask updates nobody answers the phone and neither respond quickly. Also, they told me through text my battery replacement would cost $229.25 and when I got at Hansel to finally pick up my car, they charged me $475.95 and told me it was the price of battery replacement plus diagnosis, which they NEVER told me neither through texts or phone that would have that extra charge. This is very frustrating and if I could I will never buy or get services done with them again. read more

Now granted, I'm not giving it a full five stars because of customer service. Their parts department, specifically the receptionist. She was rude, very snide remarks after trying to ask a general question. She kept cutting me off, and I had to repeat myself and ask her to let me finish my sentence before she cut me off. She sounded like an older lady, but overall I will not recommend this place Because their parts Receptionist is very disrespectful. I will not be taking my car here at all for service. disrespectful. I will not be taking my car here at all for my service. In this day and age, customer service should be high, and being respectful to someone who can finish a sentence should be higher. Overall, Hansel Honda, you did Sonoma County POORLY! I would avoid this place at all costs. read more

My wife and I are very pleased with Hansel Honda 100%! We purchased 2 cars from them in the past and have been treated awesome! And now through the years the service dept. has always treated us with respect. They are always very pleasant and kind on the phone and in person. ( For example, Brandyn, she always has a smile and is very pleasant to deal with. She explains everything so clear. ) The only negative thing I can say is closed on Saturdays, but they deserve to have the weekend off! Those who are not happy with Hansel, maybe they are not happy people inside and they should consider that life is stressful and the more we are kind to others the more it will be reciprocated and they may become happier people to deal with! Thank You Hansel! Dale S. read more

Everyone's worse nightmare - the check engine light comes on while you're driving on the freeway to some important meeting, right? Oh, and you're probably late.. Katie (who's a big deal) took me under her wing and got my car fixed. The service center is very nice and modern with multiple people to help customers. The bill to fix the car was $800 (ouch!) but I left with a smile on my face because Katie made me laugh. Thank you for turning what could have been an unpleasant experience into something enjoyable ...and we can all use more of that these days. read more

There is nothing better than an experience exceeding your expectations. I recently had the opportunity to go through negotiations on two cars being purchased at Hansel Honda. Huge thanks to Dillon in their sales department for being patient; informative; professional and for going above and beyond to turn what has formerly been a " nightmare " for me, into a really lovely and successful negotiation. Gold Stars all the way around! I wish to also include Christian in the Finance Department, as he, too could not have been easier to work with and assisted with all the paperwork that makes your eyes glass over. Christian explained the highlights of what was needed to be known without ever making us feel pressured but rather very respected in our choices. I truly love being able to give a great review to these two gentlemen and business professionals. read more

Ordering a car through Hansel Honda? Read on. We were shopping around for an HRV, Liam reached out to us and said there was one coming in, price is MSRP, just need a deposit to reserve it. So far so good. But deposit needs to be done in person and a credit application will need to be filled out. Ok, that's inconvenient and unusual, but fine. Drove the hour to the dealership to put my deposit down, completed the credit application. Dealership informs me that Honda requires 4 references for the credit app. I have purchased from Honda before, purchased vehicles before including very recently, never been asked for 4 referenced. Ok, procedure is procedure. Paid the $1000 refundable deposit, got my VIN, shook hands, and left. 10 minutes into my drive home, Liam calls me to mention that Hansel Honda has a policy where I will only have 24 hours to pick up the vehicle upon its arrival. I said that's fine if you give me some sort of advanced notice, I live an hour away and I have some trips coming up. I asked what would happen if they tell me that the vehicle will arrive while I was out of town, or even on a Monday and I can't get there until the weekend due to work obligations, he stated store policy is 24 hours. I explained I just drove an hour each way, completed a credit application, provided 4 references, and paid $1000.00, and all I get is 24 hours, no guarantee of any sort of notice, to pick up the car? That is the store policy. So we reviewed our other options and elected to go a different route. I contacted Liam on 8/15 to inform him we would be pulling our deposit. He said I'm letting my impatience get the best of me. I explained their 24 hour policy left a bad taste which forced me to continue shopping around which led me to something better. Agree to disagree. He said no problem, I should have it back to me in 5-6 business days. 8/25, 9 business days later, I messaged Liam seeking status on my refund. He stated he just asked his finance manager to look into it. I checked in a few hours later, said I should have an answer by tomorrow. 8/26 I messaged Liam asking where was my refund. He stated it's being processed. I asked when can I expect it, 30 minutes go by with no response. I contacted my bank who stated no refund has been initiated. I message Liam this, he then responds that their system shows it was refunded yesterday, it should "taka a couple of days ago", I'm assuming means it will take a couple days. So I pointed out to Liam that he has now stated on this day that it was being processed, to refunded yesterday, to initiated yesterday. He apologized for the first time and explained by no means they are holding my money and told me to give it a few days and it should be in your account. I then asked for a copy of the receipt, again Liam stated he was busy and that he appreciated my patience. I gave him a few hours and then I messaged I will file a complaint with Honda. I then received a call from Luis who is assisting Liam, meanwhile I was already on the phone with Honda. I explained I am looking for the receipt for the deposit. He stated he would call me back within 15 minutes. I received the receipt shortly thereafter. FWIW, the receipt showed the refund was processed on 8/26 after I reached out to Liam (text messages and receipts are all timestamped). This market is admittedly unprecedented, with a ton of issues, however many dealers play games with allocations, many OEMs are requiring deposits and applications to be filled out in order for dealers to get priority for vehicles. A simple apology upfront and correcting the situation would've went a long way. read more

Purchase my 23 CRV hybrid. This is the 2nd brand new car purchase at this dealership and we are satisfied! Thank you to Ricardo and Christopher in financing for answering all questions max making the process with ease! Thank you to your team for providing great service! read more

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Great pricing help from Luis and Liam. As always, shop around but they had a GREAT quote for a new Car! read more

Overall, I have always liked and PRAISED Handel Honda's service department and would have normally given a 5 star review here and now. But this last appointment left a little to be desired. Along with my annual maintenance, I had a problem with my radio (I needed a code to turn it on), and that was fixed. But I was disappointed (pissed really) that someone changed my stations to Christian Country (FM) and Christian Blah-Blah-Blah (AM). It screwed up ALL my settings and it was a pain in the ass to get them back to NORMAL. I know this is a minor issue, but NO ONE has the right to mess with someone's property because you are a member of some cult/religion and you feel it necessary to prostelytize. Keep it to your own damn self! Some of us don't care for YOUR choice of music or BS. read more

This place sold me a car that has a myriad of problems, then sold me an expensive contract that was supposedly to make it worry free. Except every time I bring the car in (to Honda next store, also owned by them) they charge me $99. Whether it's to turn off a check engine light, due to their car's malfunction or it's an oil change it's about a hundred dollars. When there was a bent exhaust pipe they said it wasn't covered. $900 dollars was the quote. The guy down the street in Sonoma fixed it for $150. When I called last week to see if I needed to go to them for the supposedly needed oil change, they said any Honda could honor the contract. I get here and they say actually oil changes aren't covered (it was their system that told me to come in). So I came to a Honda for no reason. When I complained no apology. When I went to talk to the sales person about this $3500 service contract that has not covered even one of the four problems this year, he straight up said "the lesson is you should read contracts more carefully." Thats it. Great customer service. The two stars I'm giving them are for the one salesman who was actually motivated to sell me my car a year ago. The rest of them didn't even try. Go elsewhere and don't buy the automotive contract from Honda- it sucks. read more

My wife and I purchased a new Honda Ridgeline yesterday. Very happy with the sales department and David Febles. No pressure at all and took the extra time to explain everything about the Ridgeline. After the purchase I stop by the parts department as well and very pleased with the help I received. Highly recommend Gary and Tina read more

My keyless entry device was displaying a low battery warning. I drove into Hansel, walked into parts department, and five minutes later I walked out with new battery installed. Fast, efficient, professional service!! read more

I bought a 2022 Honda accord last November from this dealer and it was my biggest mistake ever! I was promised free 5,000 miles service but guess what??? I went there with s big smile on my face to only find out i was deceived and basically robbed. Make sure you don't listen to what they say but what it's written on paper and signed by one of the officials there. I'm just disappointed read more

I was looking at getting a new vehicle. I was interested in buying a CR-V hybrid. My daughter recommend I go to Hansel Honda in Petaluma as she had a positive experience buying a new car from them. I was greeted immediately upon entering the showroom. I was introduced to Jacob Moore. Jacob helped me all throughout my car purchase. He did a great job! As a matter of fact everyone at the dealership were great! They were friendly and helpful. I felt no pressure to buy. This was a real plus as I was able to take my time making my final decision. Great experience! I Love my Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid! read more

Luis reached out to us via phone call and email. Our conversation quickly advanced from there. Luis did everything in his power to correct these damages. The same day that the prior freshly angry review was posted, Luis immediately reached out to my boyfriend and came to pick up my boyfriend's car and left him with a car that he can use while his windshield was being replaced. We cannot appreciate Luis enough with the amount of weight that he lifted off our shoulders. Luis did every single communication with the service rep/manager in regards to the rust damage. Luis handled all the hard work and kept responding to us with good news. The outcome is Honda approved the repair of the paint. All the damages would've cost approximately $8000+ out of pocket, if a specific paint warranty did not kick in for the rust and windshield did not get resolved by the dealership. Luis was 100% so on top of it with constant communications with the status of all repairs. He never made us feel like we were a burden or left us hanging. Luis' management and leadership skills are outstanding and something that his authorities should recognize him for if have not already done so. If you consider a vehicle purchase from Hansel Honda, I recommend you specifically reaching out to Luis Orozco for his specific assistance. read more

Inquired about a Civic Type R last week. Few days pass and I get a text message from a very pushy online Salesman. Told him multiple times I was not ready to sign any paperwork. I was upfront about my situation and pricing I was looking for. At first it was all friendly and then he became passive aggressive. I do not feel I deserved this. The interaction is crazy to me! I suppose I'll take my money somewhere else. read more

Hansel Honda - Pushy Salesman goes 0-60 real quick. Becomes passive aggressive and rude at the end. - Car Dealers Near Me - Petaluma, California

This review is about the parts department, not sales, management, or repair. Our alternator in our Honda Fit went out. The wife called to find out how much it would cost for this dealership to replace it. The person who first picked up the phone transfered her to parts. Once on the line with parts department, she told the person she needed an alternator. The person told her that the Honda Fit has a "special" electrical system, and they don't make rebuilt alternators. The person told her the new alternator would cost $1,100. Not including labor. Having heard this, I logged on to a local chain auto parts store and located a rebuilt for just over $200. One You Tube video, and a hour later I installed the rebuilt alternator myself saving a lot. read more