Parts Manager Fred Lesmeister has been working here at Finch Chrysler for decades, starting in August of 1988! Fred grew up working on cars with his father and his older brother, developing a passion for automobiles that ultimately led him to a job in our dealership. The most rewarding part of Fred's job is reading positive customer surveys and knowing that he and his team truly went above and beyond to ensure a fantastic customer experience. Fred views his Parts Department as an extension of the Service Department, so he makes it his top priority to have the right parts in the shop at the right time to ensure that we do the best possible job of servicing each and every customer.
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June 01, 2019
Nothing but bad experiences Bought a 2017 Durango used with 30,000 km went through a car wash once and paint peeled off my door. Looks like you guys spray painted it without prim Bought a 2017 Durango used with 30,000 km went through a car wash once and paint peeled off my door. Looks like you guys spray painted it without primer or anything the inside of my door is rotting away as well. Service took pictures but haven’t heard of anything getting done to fix it. I’m looking at a new vehicle at a Kia dealership at least they are honest More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Durkin , Pete Donald, Jordan Edwards, Jim Kelch, Dave Lowry, John Reid
May 17, 2017
Enjoyable Experience - No pressure We were out shopping around at different dealerships for a new vehicle, we made a call to Fred Lesmeister, told him we were out looking at different v We were out shopping around at different dealerships for a new vehicle, we made a call to Fred Lesmeister, told him we were out looking at different vehicles and said we were going to stop by. He referred us to Wayne. Wayne sent us a text right away, we were on our way to see him and he was ready for our arrival. Wayne took the time to listen to what we wanted or looking for, not what he might have wanted to sell us. That right there to us is an excellent sales person. Usually one is a little skeptical of sales people for the reason they are a "typical sales person".. Not Wayne, we were so pleased with the number of vehicles he showed us for the many times we changed our minds in what we thought we were looking for. Took them for test drives, got back and realized we would like different options, Wayne would find another one for us to test drive! We made our purchase of a vehicle we are very happy with and no pressure from our sales person, Wayne Vansevenant. All the vehicles we have ever purchased never, ever did the sales person call us within in a couple days to say "Hi, how are you liking your new vehicle? Everything is okay?". Never. To us, this is a person who cares about the people he sells to. We had an awesome experience with Wayne, we had a great afternoon with him and we will highly recommend him to any of our friends looking to purchase a new vehicle. Thanks to Fred Lesmeister for explaining all of the options in our vehicle, how to use them on our day of pick up. AND for the referral to Wayne, otherwise we may not have had such a great experience with a major purchase..... Our Dodge Ram Truck! We love it. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wayne Vansevenant
May 09, 2017
Wayne was excellent & went way beyond a salespersons required service. I felt I got a fair trade in value & reasonable price for the new truck. He coordin was excellent & went way beyond a salespersons required service. I felt I got a fair trade in value & reasonable price for the new truck. He coordinated all staff required to move everything from my old truck to my new one & get 5th wheel hitch & other accessories moved over @ an offsite location. He has promised to follow up on a few items that are back ordered, incorrect, or custom ordered. We have become good friends & he may even hand deliver items! More
Other Employees Tagged: Gord Hansen , Zack Fares, Wayne Vansevenant
February 03, 2017
FINCH was great! Kovi was very accommodating, professional, and courteous. I would return again since my experience was good. Jillian and the other staff including the Kovi was very accommodating, professional, and courteous. I would return again since my experience was good. Jillian and the other staff including the Service Manager went out of their way to ensure I was happy. My new Cherokee is awesome! Thanks folks! More
Other Employees Tagged: Kovi Hamid, Jillian Head
January 27, 2017
Purchase Experience Craig Harwood made the purchase of our Jeep Cherokee a good one. We felt no pressure and he did a great job answering all of our questions.. We would Craig Harwood made the purchase of our Jeep Cherokee a good one. We felt no pressure and he did a great job answering all of our questions.. We would definitely recommend Finch Chrysler and Craig to any of our friends. Thanks Craig. More
Other Employees Tagged: Craig Harwood
September 03, 2016
Building Relationship Based on Trust! We did our first business with this office for buying our brand new Dodge car in July 2010. Gord as Business Manager and Ginny as sales person wer We did our first business with this office for buying our brand new Dodge car in July 2010. Gord as Business Manager and Ginny as sales person were so helpful. We chose our 2nd brand new car, Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk again with this dealer and picked the car up yesterday. Our special thanks to Gord again and wonderful Josh. Their expertise made this business very fast and smooth. In addition, we would like to extend our appreciation towards their Service Department, Fred, Jerry, John and other team in their support and ongoing services. ? So long! :) Ayshin & Sam More
Other Employees Tagged: Gord Hansen , Josh Parkinson, John Reid, Jery Van Gerwen
September 01, 2016
New Van purchase Justin Thorburn was a great salesman to deal with ,taking the time to answer my questions and the ones he could not, he asked someone who would know . Justin Thorburn was a great salesman to deal with ,taking the time to answer my questions and the ones he could not, he asked someone who would know .He followed though on all his promises and with the assistance of Gord Hansen, the business manager, I felt I got a fair deal and was well treated and am now driving the van that I wanted. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gord Hansen, Justin Thorburn
December 16, 2015
Fantastic experience The entire staff at Finch went above and beyond to make the purchase of my new vehicle. They're very thorough and conscientious with every little d The entire staff at Finch went above and beyond to make the purchase of my new vehicle. They're very thorough and conscientious with every little detail. I feel I was treated fairly in price. Cam was honest and upfront about vehicle pricing/ trade value. I would highly recommend speaking with Cam regarding any purchase in the future As for service, Fred and his co-workers completed every aspect of delivering my vehicle in the time I was promised. To sum it up..... I'd look to no other dealership when purchasing a Dodge/Chrysler product . More
Other Employees Tagged: Gord Hansen , Cam Constable, Zack Fares, Wayne Vansevenant
August 17, 2015
New Car We purchased a new car at in July 2015. Experience was great overall everyone we dealt with was very friendly and helpful with no pressure sales. We purchased a new car at in July 2015. Experience was great overall everyone we dealt with was very friendly and helpful with no pressure sales. More
Other Employees Tagged: Greg Proulx , Josh Parkinson
January 30, 2015
Service Appointment I dropped off the 2014 Jeep Wrangler on Thursday, January 29 in the morning to get 3 items fixed and I just have to write about my GREAT experience. I dropped off the 2014 Jeep Wrangler on Thursday, January 29 in the morning to get 3 items fixed and I just have to write about my GREAT experience. I got a Text message reminding me about my service, a text message asking if I have any questions while my vehicle is being serviced, free coffee in the waiting area, and even free WiFi. All items got fixed ahead of schedule and the person who shuttled me to work even called my Cell phone early to see if I wanted a ride back to get the Jeep (which was great, so was able to pick up my kids from Daycare on-time) . The reception desk was very friendly as I was walking around the showroom looking at vehicles and drinking free coffee. I explained to John and Fred what my issues were with the Jeep and they were able to fix everything, as they always do. Also, I bought some items in parts and Chad was great, he even gave me a few free Mopar off-road calendars (which is awesome). I am going to give these calendars to my Jeep buddies on the weekend and let them know they were from Finch. Once again... This dealership is recommended to anyone. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Reid, Barbara Walak, Chad Brear