We had a very positive purchase at Dinsmore Puyallup Mazda. We were looking for a newer used truck…read more Our sales person Antonio Alvarez looked through the inventory and found us exactly what we were looking for. We didn't need to look any further. We bought the truck and drove it home. No hassle at all.

Our Experience With Dinsmore Auto Group-…read more Holly & Andrew Ball 2020 Jeep Sahara- We purchased a 2020 Jeep Sahara from Dinsmore Auto Group on 3/28/2025, and unfortunately, our experience has been deeply disappointing from the very beginning. We strongly recommend that anyone considering a purchase from this dealership take the time to read customer reviews carefully. What we experienced aligns with many of the unfortunate concerns already shared by others. Same pattern of behavior . We also attempted to address these issues directly with their upper management by emailing the General Manager Austin Dinsmore. That message received no response on any concerns we had with the process from start to finish. Which speaks volumes about the dealership's approach to customer concerns and post‑sale accountability. Our in‑person interactions with staff reflected the same pattern: dismissive communication, a lack of basic customer service, and no willingness to engage in respectful, solution‑oriented dialogue. Outside of Jesse in the service department all other interaction had from sales, finance department and direct service manager was aggressive and lacked basic customer service standards. Key Issues We Encountered- 1.Major mechanical failure within 48 hours of purchase. The Jeep developed a significant engine issue almost immediately, despite being driven for less than four total hours since purchase. Dual head gasket replacement upper oil pan reseal. Auxiliary and main battery replacement. 2.Dismissive communication. Our concerns were treated as an inconvenience rather than a legitimate safety and reliability issue. There was no acknowledgment of how this situation impacted our family. Or options to roll back the loan to put a customer in a reliable, safe vehicle. Not once did anyone individual raise any concerns on our behalf. Would we have been okay with a different vehicle? Would we have been willing to pay more for a more reliable vehicle with no underline mechanical issues which caused the vehicle to significantly depreciate. 3.Lack of transparency about repairs. The initial repair was completed without any explanation of what failed, what was repaired before being signed off on by the customer, or whether OEM parts were used. They treated the vehicle as though it was held hostage and still theirs. 4.No post‑repair guidance. After a dual head‑gasket replacement--a major engine repair--no one provided follow‑up instructions or information about what to expect. 5 A second repair was needed due to poor attention to detail. The vehicle threw new codes within 24 hours of being returned to us, requiring another service appointment. They were specifically asked to not do any repairs until we were informed and signed off on them. They ignored this request and made so called repairs. 6.Inconsistent and inaccurate communication. Different staff members gave conflicting information throughout the process. 7.Attempt to limit our consumer rights. When we raised concerns in writing, the dealership asked us to sign a "Goodwill Service" agreement that would have limited their liability and restricted our rights under Washington State's Implied Warranty of Merchantability. This felt less like support and more like an attempt to silence legitimate concerns. This was done after the fact. When the vehicle was retrieved on the so called second repair. And backed dated to the initial mechanical failure less then 48 hours after the purchase. 8. When the customer's refused to sign this last minute attempt to silence them under significant distress. We were told no further repairs or concerns would be addressed on their behalf . Mind you they back their so called repairs with a 12,000 mile 12 month policy which they could not provide us with or clearly articulate where that was at . Or simply put that in writing on the " GOODWILL AGREEMENT " which they wish for us to sign with no recourse. We hope our experience sheds some light for future customers.

The car buying experience purchasing a Nissan from Cars R Us Tacoma could not have been better…read more Arsha took time to learn about what was sought after in a lengthy car shopping experience, for a particular buyer. When he found the right one, he reached out & let me know about it. This happened without even a touch of the usual car sales pressure. After driving the Nissan with Rhonda, the Finance Manager, all that remained was the negotiation. The best value on my trade was matched, in the absence of unnecessary add on fees, as needed for an stress free, & speedy, closing of the deal. Rhonda provided a choice of low interest rate bank & credit union financing options that were meticulously shopped for the best deal. She went the extra mile to create a customer for life while fostering long term business relations in the community along the way. Reward & recognize her while you can, team members, & business leaders, like that are hard to find!

Stay away from this place. I went in to take a look at 2018 Honda Accord, asked for test drive, but…read morethe man just stood there and kept asking if I'm going to buy it. A nice lady tried to help and repeatedly asked me, but that man (I am guessing the owner or higher up sales person) won't let me test drive it unless if I'm buying it. Who does that? Be prepared to come into highly pressured sales pitch environment here. I felt turned off, asked for my license back and walked off.

Amazing service from start to finish. The small business owners here go above and beyond to make…read moresure you are taken care of, even after you've left the parking lot. Veteran friendly and they actually work hard to give you the best possible deal. It's privately owned so you don't have to worry about extra fees or anything. They do their own maintenance and are very thorough. With the used vehicle market like it is currently, I highly recommend this place. 10/10 would purchase from again.

I bought my Mini Cooper from them and they made me feel like family! This was the easiest auto…read morepurchase I've ever made! Thanks for your care and info on maintaining my vehicle. It's always a good experience visiting your shop.

Maddy was our sales person and helped my dad buy a g80 m3 she was nothing but nice and…read moreknowledgeable. If you buy a car here ask for Maddy!!!! She's the best.

First off, let me state that I absolutely hate hate hate dealing with car dealers and their pushy…read moresalesmen. I'm sure there are several factors that make this car purchase one of the easiest and most enjoyable ever for us. 1. We're older and no longer impulsive 2. We did our due diligence in our research before contacting anybody 3. We know our financial situation and credit scores so there were no surprises 4. We refused to settle for anything less than our expectations 5. Josh Reynolds - our salesman 6. Pricing listed within Fair Market Value rather than MSRP 7. Carfax emailed to us by Josh the night before our appointment We located this particular car online. When we called the dealership to verify if the car was still on the lot we were told "yes". We scheduled an appointment with Josh for 9:00am the next day. Upon our arrival, the car had already been pulled up to the front and ready for us to take out and test drive. Each of us provided a photo copy of our driver's license and in return we were given one hour to take the car for a test drive. We were both thrilled to test drive without a rep in the car with us so that we could talk comfortably among-st ourselves as well as dissect the car in private. Within 45 minutes of our test drive, we knew we would be taking this car off their hands. Since the pricing was fair, negotiations were not necessary. While filling out paperwork, we were offered complimentary beverages and snacks. Several banking institutions are available to guarantee the lowest % rates. The whole car transaction was completed in less than 2 hours (45 minutes were test driving). Additional warranties were offered but not pushed when we declined them. The car was detailed and filled with gas while we were filling out our paperwork. The license will be mailed to us so that we do not have to drive all the way back to the dealership (1 hour drive for us). We stole a 2013 Acura TL Advanced package with less than 12k miles and still under factory warranty. Thank you Josh for your time and honesty. By far the most favorable car experience for us both to date.

professional and not pushy. They we're patient as I made my decision and were very informative…read morealong the way.

The car had a lot of problems. Volvo V90 Cross Country. It sat on the lot for 278 days. They were…read moresomewhat willing to work with me after the PPI. They adhered to 50% of the after-sales paperwork, ignoring the rest. Sales consultant Terrell always answers his cell, yet on 3/3 occasions, he did not follow up. Almost did not get a full tank of gas. Car was delivered on empty; I chose to wait for them to fill it with premium at a nearby station. Cosmetic damage on a used car. A couple of dings, underside bumper damage -- mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic expectations not exceeded. Used car, I get it. I'm dealing with some electrical problems, a peeling leather dashboard, and a rim that needs to be resurfaced. Bought a second key. Volvo being a Volvo, luckily I have worked in this industry, and I have seen more than most. Paperwork and bill of sale filed for 6/30/2026 when the actual date of sale was 7/2/2026. 2-day difference, DOR revenue shift, and $56 more paid in sales tax (Q2 end and quota focus on the dealer side). Had to call the billing office to request a check for the state-owed tax, title, and registration difference (overpaid by $117). Would I happily buy a car here again? No. If they have your dream car listed for sale - look elsewhere first. Was it awful? Well, if I had not worked in the industry or if I were someone who did not know better -- borderline yes. The reviews track.

Can't say enough about this place! Great team. I worked with Ovi during my test drive, who was…read morefairly new to the company. He was very knowledgeable about the car I was interested in, and they provided a great price! I will be a lifelong customer as long as they are in business!

My daughter, Leslie, purchased a 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman S all4 yesterday, 8/8/2026. Our first…read moreinteraction was with Carl who motioned us into the driveway of the dealership and welcomed us and introduced himself with a friendly smile then introduced us to our sales associate associate, Diego, who did a very good job explaining the vehicle's operation then going on a test drive with my daughter. The negotiation with Diego was well done with Chris helping out and we finalized the deal with them and my daughter drove it home that afternoon with a smile on her face. We were pleased with the overall experience at Motors Northwest and highly recommend them. Leslie and Ron

Since 1983, our family has purchased 9 Used Cars from Craig at Gene Pankey Motors on South Tacoma…read moreWay here in Tacoma. Each vehicle purchased has lived up to our expectations both in quality and in fair pricing. They are among the very best Used Car Dealers in all of Western Washington. Honesty, Integrity and Only Well-Represented Vehicles grace their Sales Lot. Pankey Motors was founded on principles of Quality, Honesty and Fair Dealing. You will not find a Finer Firm to deal with than them.

After having a terrible experience at another dealer we went to Gene Pankey, they gave us a more…read morethan fair offer for our trade in and made us a great deal on our new car. Thanks for making it a painless and easy deal. We will make sure to tell all our friends!

I bought a car here from out of state. They were really romancing me on the phone and promised to…read morehelp with registering the car and getting the car setup for the transfer. After my down payment went through they left me hung out to dry. No quote on transport and "forgetting" to call me back. It was clear I was on my own. I got the car with one fob and an uncut key. Something that was conveniently left out of the details during the purchase. Of course I called them to help me with this in which months later I'm still waiting for a return phone call..Ahem, Maxwell.... I had to get a new fob and both keys cut, but was told there's mysterious 3rd key out there somewhere by the programmer. Big shout out to Alex for trying to get me to send them my paperwork with the transfer in support of their side after not helping me. I'm still working on it, girl.

Can't say enough good things about this family-owned dealership. From the first phone call to…read moredriving off the lot, makes you feel genuinely cared for. Everyone is easy to work with, and has a sincere desire to help find you the right vehicle. Owners are the nicest, kindest people!