Employee
John
John is a technician at Champion Chevrolet GMC in La Grange, KY, named in 41 verified reviews averaging 4.9★ (97.6% positive).
“John Richard’s & Melissa could not have been more helpful. They are very good to work with. 👍”
Reviews mentioning John
Bob Perschke
John Richard’s & Melissa could not have been more helpful. They are very good to work with. 👍
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March 4, 2026
Philip Staton & Anita Perez - DOUBLE ADVANTAGE
Very happy with our salesperson, John as well as our finance / warranty person, Melissa. They'll take care of you. Also very happy with Champion's warranty packages and the lifetime engine warranty. I would recommend Champion's for anyone seeking a great car and the protection to back it up. All at a great price.
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February 10, 2026
Bernadette Kern
I must tell you, Mr. John Richards salesman Excalibur, Has the patience of Job. We bought the vehicle from out of state and he had it all ready for us when we got there to test drive and made sure that it was clean and gassed up when it was time to go. In the meantime, There were many kinks that I needed to work out to be able to purchase the vehicle in terms of credit reporting and so forth. (my credit was locked) And he took the time and the interest to continue to work with us through all the paperwork and make sure that we were quite satisfied customers when we walked out the door. So grateful for a personable, professional, and warm experience! Thank you, John.
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January 10, 2026
Duke Harper
If you are in the market for a new GMC or Chevrolet you can’t go wrong with the folks at CHAMPION CHEVROLET GMC in Lagrange Ky. I researched the Truck I wanted online and got quotes from several dealerships. I settled on Champion based on their highly ranked Customer Service and reputation. John Richard’s was great to work with. No high pressure and I got a great deal. John said he drives from Louisville to Lagrange for work everyday because the Tolsdorf family are the best folks he’s ever worked for. Thank you Duke Harper
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December 24, 2025
Dave Sealscott
John was very personable, he took time to explain the new car to me, (I'm old and don't understand all this fandangled stuff!!!) Thank you John!!!
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December 19, 2025
Patricia Anthony
Every time I go I have a pleasant experience! The lounge is comfy and the wait is never too long! Everyone's so nice and even when I call because I thought I heard something, they tell me bring it in! They are the only place that will ever touch my car! And the best salesman there is John! Look for him and tell em I sent ya!
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January 19, 2025
Carl Kroboth (CPK3RD)
In the midst of a frustrating week, Champion Chevrolet rose to the challenge. This is not an easy market to purchase a vehicle during. They were professional and quick about everything, and very accommodating. Thank you to John and Chris for working through everything with me. Overall could not be happier with the end result and the experience I had at Champion.
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July 18, 2022
Tyler Kennedy
John quickly assisted me, and helped me to realize the amazing Customer Service at Champion GMC. We discussed my price range, how much I’m willing to pay per month, and he found me a plan that didn’t go far off my goal, and it was something I was comfortable with. John also would only sell me a car he knew I would love, and feel safe and comfortable in. Not only did John assist me, but the entire staff that was there had something kind to say, and wasn’t scared to shake a hand. I started financing the 2018 Ford Escape that had a pristine interior and exterior, and drove very smoothly.
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October 8, 2025
Steven Brown
John and the rest of the staff were very friendly and the whole process of buying my truck was smooth as could be.
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September 12, 2025
Chris Medina
John was great! Pleasure working with him. I when I need another car I’ll check with them first.
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September 12, 2025
Kenneth Childers
Salesman was right on point with every question I had and if he didn’t know the answer he would look it up and be honest with me. Good luck to John for the future.
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August 21, 2025
Erik Spoelker
A great dealership that is worth the drive from Louisville. Far better experience than other GMC dealerships locally. EVERYONE was super friendly and it makes a difference when you are making a big decision to not feel pressured or manipulated. John was our sales rep and he was very knowledgeable about the products and helpful with finding the right truck for us. Take an extra few minutes to make the drive out to Champion, it’s worth it.
Tommy Edwards
My family just purchased our second vehicle at Champion and our experiences dealing with them have been excellent. John, our salesman, is top notch and works extremely hard in making sure our every need is met. Can’t imagine doing business with any other GM dealer in the area.
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April 15, 2025
Scott Reed
Whether it is service with Jay or sales with John, we have always been extremely satisfied with our experience at Champion. They fully understand the significance of providing local quality service.
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March 30, 2025
Paul Bundy
We had a great experience setting up a test drive and ultimately purchasing our 2024 Equinox EV RS at Champion. John, Hailey, Vikki, and Melissa were all great! Hailey was thoughtful and made sure we had what we needed (and Vikki helped out too!). Finally, Melissa helped us through the purchase process and made it all smooth and easy. Champion just did everything right, again. We also bought a Bolt back in 2023. We love both vehicles and are glad we bought them at Champion; great folks!
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March 4, 2025
Rhonda Williams
Making a simple purchase of a used car turned out not so simple due to my bank card. John was very understanding and never once made me feel as an inconvenience. It took 3 days to finally get the purchase completed and John even came in early on the third day so he would be there to get me through the "simple" process. Thank you John and Champion Chevrolet for making my purchase just as important as someone buying a new vehicle.
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February 26, 2025
Haylee Hoskins
My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Champion! We had the pleasure of working with John Richards, and he helped answer all questions, gave us wonderful advice, and we left completely satisfied and confident with our decision! Thank you Champion for making our experience great and we are thankful for all of the help! We LOVE our new SUV!
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February 17, 2025
Eric Evans
John was great, very informative and patient while we made our decision to purchase our new Camero LT1/SS, highly recommend.
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January 2, 2025
Austin Molesworth
What to say, whay to say, I cannot express enough gratitude toward this place. My wife and I have been searching tirelessly to get me a newer truck and to get her out of her kia and back into a truck. I came across champion Chevrolet on cargurus. They had 2 used trucks that peaked our interest. I got ahold of them on a Monday and by friday we had a deal worked out on not one but both of the trucks. We worked with Vicki and John for the sale and with Matt for the financing. We have dealt with numerous different car dealers throughout the years and, one thing we have notice is that usually when you leave a deleaership you feel takin advantage of. Well that was definitely not the case with this place. We left very happy and felt that we got more than a fair deal. They definitely went above and beyond any expectations of a dealership. I was very impressed with the fact of even on used vehicles they do a full service and detail. John would not let me take one of my trucks home until it had the service done and checked out good. Mind you we live 2 and half hours away and did the drive with 2 kids. But it was well worth it and I will forever recommend champion Chevrolet to any body that is looking for a great vehicle and even better service. They made us very comfortable and did not rush us while the paperwork got put together. Thank you again John, Vicki, and Matt for everything that you guys helped us with on getting us in our amazing new to us trucks.
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December 4, 2024
Sunda Lawrence
Chris and John were both great to work with! The whole staff is friendly and really care about the customer experience. I will highly recommend them!
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October 4, 2024
Amber Neff
The staff was great today! Chris Henson and John were fantastic salesmen. Matt was great as well. Super nice staff. Helped my husband and I find the perfect GMC. Would recommend to anyone!😊
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April 1, 2024
mike mike
I came to the dealership to test drive cars, without any documents on me, they worked with me to verify information and I walked away with a new car. Very excellent customer service. I asked John, what can he do for me and my wish was granted. How exciting that experience was!
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March 22, 2024
Stacy P
I looked at a truck here and I can't say I would recommend them based off my experience, and I won't be looking to them for future purchases either. The truck itself was an older model with high mileage that they got in on a trade. They listed it for sale without inspecting it or even cleaning it. I test drove it and actually really liked the truck. It was my top contender and if they hadn't been shady about it I probably would have bought it. The salesman (John I believe) was dismissive of my questions and pushy. After I test drove the truck I had some concerns. There was a gurgling sound coming from the passenger side (probably coolant) I wanted to make sure there wasn't an issue so I asked about it. He made an awful joke about it probably just being the sound of my stomach. He did assure me that they did a comprehensive inspection of all their vehicles before they sell them and even gave me their three page inspection check list. All my concerns were addressed on it so I felt comfortable still considering the truck. I asked for an out the door price and was shocked to see that the $9,500 jumped to around $12,000. I expected taxes and a doc fee. I was not prepared for a $600 doc fee. It was the highest doc fee I have encountered thus far. With it was also another $600 fee for a security system. I asked for the security fee to be removed and he tried to scare me into keeping it proposing worst case scenarios. It is a 15 year old truck, priced under 10k so the security system would have been absurd. He then tried to pressure me into putting a deposit on the truck, having still not answered any of my questions about the condition. He asked me what I would do if someone else bought it, and even went so far as to claim someone named "Paul" was very interested in it. The fact that it stayed available for sale for about a month after our interaction makes that claim dubious to say the least. I didn't put down a deposit but I did say I wanted to be contacted after it had been inspected. I still really liked the truck, annoying sales tactics aside. But that didn't happen. A couple weeks went by. John checked in a couple times but mostly it was me asking after it. I began to think he didn't even want to sell it to me. He finally got back to me that it had just gotten back from inspection that morning. Was it a three page inspection from their service dept? No, it was a basic 30 point inspection from Big O tires completed 4-5 days prior. That was it and it was all they were doing. So the claims that they inspect every vehicle and won't let it leave their lot until then was a big fat lie. I just told them no thanks at that point. It had been long enough that I had already found some other prospective trucks anyway. It's disappointing though I really liked the truck.
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October 15, 2023
Amanda Baker (Mandie)
John is AMAZING!! I love my vehicle! He made the process so easy for me and all the staff were great! I will now be a Champion customer forever! Thank you!
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August 29, 2023
Mark blankenship
I have been researching a new truck for a couple of years now and i decided to purchase a Chevy Colorado. I called Champion Chevrolet and spoke with Chris he said he has one left and it’s on the showroom floor . I then went to the dealership and Chris had it taken outside and I test drove it and I loved it needless to say I purchased it. Chris the salesman and John the finance guy were both great. I definitely recommend Champion.
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February 20, 2023
Missy Green
The buying experience at Champion was so simple, straight forward and with high integrity. Vicki, John and the entire staff were friendly, and knowledgeable! We will definitely refer friends and family. Thanks for being awesome!!
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January 20, 2023
Jasmine Wozniak
Had a wonderful experience purchasing my brand new, custom built 2023 Chevy Camaro with John Richards! He is a great sales agent and an awesome person in general. This was my 3rd Camaro purchase with him and I would recommend him to all of my family and friends. This was my first time building a Camaro and he helped me every step of the way, making the process easy and exciting! This dealership is honest. The staff makes you feel important. I traveled an hour to Lagrange for my purchase because I don’t trust any other dealership! Will continue purchasing at this dealership as long as Mariah and John are there!
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October 27, 2022
Michael Sauls
We love the Champion experience. John is the best. The entire team works with you to ensure you walk away as part of the Champion Family. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
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September 20, 2022
Angie Arbaugh
Wonderful experience from start to finish. John R. Was our dealer and answered all our questions and made the buying process the best I’ve had at any dealership. I definitely recommend!! I will return, if I ever decide to buy another new car.
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September 5, 2022
Pamela Lewis
My Wife and I had an Excellent Experience at Champion Chevrolet. John Richards (Product Specialist) was Very Personable, Knowledgeable, Professional and provided Excellent Customer Service. He thoroughly explained options between purchasing a used or new vehicle and different models. He also took the time to explain all of the features of the vehicle we ultimately purchased. Also, Jonathan in finance was also Very Personable, Knowledgeable, Professional, Provided Excellent Customer Service and Explained all different options in financing. Thank you Champion Chevrolet!!!! My Wife and I Love Our New GMC Terrain!!!!
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August 23, 2022
Mary Pyrzynski
Our salesman, John Richards, was friendly, knowledgeable, and accomdating. He showed us (and we bought) a car we didn't even know we wanted to see! I can't remember the name of the gentleman in finance, but he was great too! Our whole experience was like visiting family or friends. Seriously a great experience!
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November 4, 2020
Melissa Hudson
We weren't 100% sure what my husband wanted in a truck when we got there. Our product specialist, John Richards, was super helpful, nice, and never pushy. Our sales manager Melissa was also super friendly and helpful. Probably is happiest vehicle buying experience ever. Thanks for making loyal clients out of us!
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December 15, 2020
Orraine Mcfarlane
I would highly recommend this dealership specifically John Richards my salesman and Raymond Kellar in finance. I bought my Corvette sight unseen (huge risk). John was very patient with me as I was very picky. He put the car on the lift, sent me detailed photos interior and exterior. They both kept me updated multiple times a day. I work in the Auto industry and it's very hard to find salesman you can trust. I trusted these guys without meeting them. When I arrived to pick up my Corvette, it was detailed, stored in a covered parking area just waiting for me. John even went above and beyond to order me a set of Grand Sport mats and touch up paint incase I got any rock chips on the drive home. This was the greatest car buying experience I've had. Ask for John Richard's if you are looking for the best customer service. -Orraine Mcfarlane
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November 17, 2020
Christopher .Cowley
This was the very best, easiest, most mindful car buying experience I’ve ever had. My salesman John gave me several options within my budget and made sure I was comfortable with all aspects of my purchase. Will continue all of my business here with John .
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September 12, 2020
Jason Hammontree
Great place to buy a new or used vehicle. I truly believe that "Nobody beats a Champion"! John and quinton we a pleasure to work with and very easy going, non pushy sales guys. I walked out of there with an absolute fair deal and would recommend everyone in search for a new vehicle to do business here!
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September 10, 2020
Chris Hellmann
My experience at Champion was exactly That!!! It started with Kaitlin, who responded to me immediately from my inquiry from the web. She set me up with John Moseley for me to look at a vehicle. It was perfect and not an understatement at all! To be frank, John got the deal done! With the help from Paul who was also key to that. Thank, Paul! I could not recommend Champion, Paul, and John Moseley enough! Thanks to you all!
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July 17, 2020
RedDragon
Used the CostcoAuto Program to get a new 2020 Chevy Spark. John was the Costco Auto representative at the dealership and he was laid back and down to earth. Didn't have a 2020 but had a 2019 and got me a real good deal on it. He just dropped it off at work for me and took my trade in since they needed to detail the car and I was closing today. Great place and great people. I recommend.
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July 2, 2020
Nichole Payne
Shopping at a dealership for the first time in my life couldn’t have gone any better and that’s thanks to John at Champion Chevrolet. He gave me ample time to test drive and check out every little detail of the Explorer without making me feel pressured into buying it. John was very helpful and personable throughout the entire experience. If looking for a no hassle car buying experience I would highly suggest you check out Champion. Thanks again for all your help!
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May 23, 2020
Marty B
John R. at Champion Chevrolet was fantastic to work with. Entire staff is extremely friendly, welcoming & helpful. John “The Deal Maker”, Paul “The Crazy Irish Jamaican”, Raymond “The Boss”, Eric “The Man with the Details”, Chris “The Bag Man”, Ron “The Service Extraordinaire Man” and everyone else went above and beyond to accommodate me. One of the most pleasant & easy going new car purchase I have ever had. And, it helps too that the car is FREAKIN’ AWSOME!!!
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February 17, 2020
John Lindeman
I bought a 2017 Fusion from Champion and my salesman was John Richards. He was amazing! I was upside down in my vehicle that I wanted to trade in. He not only got me into a bigger and newer vehicle, he got me to my tight budget. The car I bought had a recall that needed to be done. I have had cars sold out from under me before, even drove two hours for one. To ease my mind John and the dealership let me sign for my car. They went so far as to give me a loaner to drive until my car was finished. I wasn't expecting that. I will definitely purchase from there again!
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January 27, 2020
Michael Kelly
I went to Champion for reason. I live local and want to purchase local. However when I left I felt like family. Purchasing a car is stressful for most of us. They made it easy. No pressure to buy at anytime. I highly recommend Champion. Both John and Quintin were are your go to guys. Thank you.
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December 11, 2019