Putnam Automotive Inc

I have been going to Putnam Automotive since 1998 and continue to go now. Their prices are reasonable and they never try to fix something without your knowledge first. Very trustworthy and reliable. We totally recommend.

Posted 10/08/09 | Report Abuse

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This review is for the sales department only, and to be more exact, for Aliresa (Ali), who made my purchase a rather pleasant experience. In this economy where we all have so much to worry about, the best thing that can happen when you go car-shopping is a mature sales person who knows the vehicles well and works with you to make the purchasing decision. I have had my mind set on a Mazda5 so the question really was "which dealership." After becoming familiar with the trims, specs, and prices, I stopped by Putnam two weeks ago because it was the closest. Ali was on the lot and he greeted me right away. He asked me a few questions and led me to the vehicles I was interested in. He was refreshingly straight forward and sincere. After showing me the base trim as I requested, he introduced to me the additional features that come with the next trim, but he did not push me to buy. Putnam did not have the color combination I wanted for the base trim, so I left. Ali did not make me feel bad when I left, not like I have wasted his time or I must be unwise to walk away from a sweet deal. (When I accompanied the father of my children to purchase a used Audi from a Mercedes dealership in 2007, the sales person got him really excited about buying the car right then and there, and made him extremely anxious when I insisted on taking a day to consider.)

I returned one week later and had a more in-depth discussion with him about the selection and prices. I test-drove the vehicle again, at which time he showed me how to downshift to get the acceleration I need if I have to overtake a vehicle (I have had some unpleasant experience of not being able to merge onto the freeway while driving a Mazda6 rental). He was able to answer all the questions that I had and help me make a decision. I ended up buying the next trim in my second choice of color at a good price. (The price difference makes buying the base trim seem unwise in the long run, in terms of resale values.) I could probably get another dealer to match the price, but why would I spend more time with someone else when Ali has been so nice and already did all the work?

I highly recommend anyone interested in buying a Mazda to contact Ali at (650) 558-5648 and deal with him directly.

Posted 07/05/09 | Report Abuse

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