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A while ago I looked at the concepts of an algebra and a coalgebra, and showed how to represent them in Haskell. I was intending to carry on to look at bialgebras and Hopf algebras, but I realised that I wasn't sufficiently clear in my own mind about the motivation for studying them. So, I confess that I have been keeping this blog just about afloat with filler material, while behind the scenes I've been writing loads of code - some fruitful, some not - to figure out how to motivate the concept of Hopf algebra.
Some concepts in mathematics have an obvious motivation at the outset: groups arise from thinking about (eg geometric) symmetry, (normed) vector spaces are a representation of physical space. (Both concepts turn out to have a usefulness that goes far beyond the initial intuitive motivation.) With Hopf algebras this doesn't really appear to be the case.
Hopf algebras appear to have been invented for narrow technical reasons to solve a specific problem, and then over time, it has turned out both that they are far more widespread and far more useful than was initially realised. So for me, there are two motivations for looking at Hopf algebras:
- There are some really interesting structures that are Hopf algebras. I'm particularly interested in combinatorial Hopf algebras, which I hope to cover in this blog in due course. But there are also examples in physics, associated with Lie algebras, for example.
- They have some interesting applications. I'm interested in the applications to knot theory (which unfortunately are a little technical, so I'll have to summon up some courage if I want to go over them in this blog). But again, there seem to be applications to physics, such as renormalization in quantum field theory (which I don't claim to understand, btw).
As a gentle introduction to Hopf algebras, I want to look at the group Hopf algebra, which has some claim to be the fundamental example, and provides a really good anchor for the concept.
So last time we looked at the group algebra - the free k-vector space of k-linear combinations of elements of a group G. We saw that many elements in the group algebra have multiplicative inverses, and we wrote code to calculate them. However, if you look again at that code, you'll see that it doesn't actually make use of group inverses anywhere. The code really only relies on the fact that finite groups are finite monoids. We could say that actually, the code we wrote is for finding inverses in finite monoid algebras. (But of course it just so happens that all finite monoids are groups.)
[Edit: Oops - that last claim in brackets is not true. Thanks to reddit readers for pointing it out.]
So the group algebra is an algebra, indeed a monoid algebra, but with the special property that the basis elements (the group elements) all have multiplicative inverses.
Now, mathematicians always prefer, if possible, to come up with definitions that are basis-independent. (In HaskellForMaths, we've been working with free vector spaces, which encourages us to think of vector spaces in terms of a particular basis. But many interesting properties of vector spaces are true regardless of the choice of basis, so it is better to find a way to express them that doesn't involve the basis.)
Can we find a basis-independent way to characterise this special property of the group algebra?
Well, our first step has to be to find a way to talk about the group inverse without having to mention group elements. We do that by encapsulating the group inverse in a linear map, which we call the antipode:
antipode x = nf (fmap inverse x)
So in other words the antipode operation just inverts each group element in a group algebra element (a k-linear combination of group elements). (The nf call just puts the vector in normal form.) For example:
> antipode $ p [[1,2,3]] + 2 * p [[2,3,4]]
The key point about the antipode is that we now have a linear map on the group algebra, rather just an operation on the group alone. Although we defined the antipode in terms of a particular basis, linear maps fundamentally don't care about the basis. If you choose some other basis for the group algebra, I can tell you how the antipode transforms your basis elements.
Ok, so what we would like to do is find a way to express the group inverse property (ie the property that every group element has an inverse) as a property of the group algebra, in terms of the antipode.
Well, no point beating about the bush. Define:
trace (V ts) = sum [x | (g,x) <- ts]
diag = fmap (\g -> (g,g))
(So in maths notation, diag is the linear map which sends g to g⊗g.)
Note that these are both linear maps. In particular, once again, although we have defined them in terms of our natural basis (the group elements), as linear maps they don't really care what basis we choose.
Then it follows from the group inverse property that the following diagram commutes:
Why will it commute? Well, think about what happens to a group element, going from left to right:
- Going along the top, we have g -> g⊗g -> g⊗g-1 -> g*g-1 = 1
- Going along the middle, we have g -> 1 -> 1
- Going along the bottom, we have g -> g⊗g -> g-1⊗g -> g-1*g = 1
All of the maps are linear, so they extend from group elements to arbitrary k-linear combinations of group elements.
(Shortly, I'll demonstrate that it commutes as claimed, using a quickcheck property.)
We're nearly there. We've found a way to express the special property of the group algebra, in a basis-independent way. We can say that what is special about the group algebra is that there is a linear antipode map, such that the above diagram commutes.
[In fact I think it may be true that if you have a monoid algebra such that the above diagram commutes, then it follows that the monoid is a group. This would definitely be true if we constrained antipode to be of the form (fmap f), for f a function on the monoid, but I'm not absolutely sure that it's true if antipode is allowed to be an arbitrary linear function.]
Now, the concept of a Hopf algebra is just a slight generalization of this.
Observe that trace and diag actually define a coalgebra structure:
- diag is clearly coassociative
- the left and right counit properties are also easy to check
So we can define:
instance (Eq k, Num k) => Coalgebra k (Permutation Int) where counit = unwrap . linear counit' where counit' g = 1 -- trace comult = fmap (\g -> (g,g)) -- diagonal
(In fact, trace and diag define a coalgebra structure on the free vector space over any set. Of course, some free vector spaces also have other more interesting coalgebra structures.)
Let's just quickcheck:
> quickCheck (prop_Coalgebra :: GroupAlgebra Q -> Bool)
+++ OK, passed 100 tests.
So for the definition of a Hopf algebra, we allow the antipode to be defined relative to other coalgebra structures besides the trace-diag structure (with some restrictions to be discussed later). So a Hopf algebra is a vector space having both an algebra and a coalgebra structure, such that there exists an antipode map that makes the following diagram commute:
Thus we can think of Hopf algebras as a generalisation of the group algebra. As we'll see (in future posts), there are Hopf algebras with rather more intricate coalgebra structures and antipodes than the group algebra.
Here's a Haskell class for Hopf algebras:
class Bialgebra k b => HopfAlgebra k b where antipode :: Vect k b -> Vect k b
(A bialgebra is basically an algebra plus coalgebra - but with one more condition that I'll explain in a minute.)
We've already seen the antipode for the group algebra, but here it is again in its proper home, as part of a Hopf algebra instance:
instance (Eq k, Num k) => HopfAlgebra k (Permutation Int) where antipode = nf . fmap inverse
And here's a quickCheck property:
prop_HopfAlgebra x = (unit . counit) x == (mult . (antipode `tf` id) . comult) x && (unit . counit) x == (mult . (id `tf` antipode) . comult) x > quickCheck (prop_HopfAlgebra :: GroupAlgebra Q -> Bool) +++ OK, passed 100 tests.
So there you have it. That's what a Hopf algebra is.
Except that I've cheated slightly. What I've defined so far is actually only a weak Hopf algebra. There is one other condition that is needed, called the Hopf compatibility condition. This requires that the algebra and coalgebra structures are "compatible" in the following sense:
- counit and comult are algebra morphisms
- unit and mult are coalgebra morphisms
I don't want to dwell too much on this. It seems a pretty reasonable requirement, although other compatibility conditions are possible (eg Frobenius algebras). An algebra plus coalgebra satisfying these conditions (even if it doesn't have an antipode) is called a bialgebra. And it turns out that the group algebra is one.
> quickCheck (prop_Bialgebra :: (Q, GroupAlgebra Q, GroupAlgebra Q) -> Bool)
+++ OK, passed 100 tests.


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Posted by Frank Watson on July 10, 2009
From: searchenginewatch
With the job market going the way it is, and people always looking for ways to supplement their incomes, I'd like to share some insights into building your own search marketing consultancy business.
Starting Out
Begin with your family and friends. Have you noticed how people are now beginning to understand what we do? Just let people know you have the skill set and you may find out that they need your services.
I go to many non-industry related events -- having a diverse group of friends is handy for marketing for out-of-the-box ideas -- and I've started to see a pattern. If I mention that I do online marketing, people start to ask me questions, sort of like when people know a doctor is in their midst and they ask about ailments. I hear a lot of problems. For some, I give quick, easy solutions; others end up as clients. Even the ones who don't end up as clients may remember you next time they have a problem, or know someone else who does.
So if you're looking for extra work, be it part-time or full-time, first look at making use of existing potential. And always carry your business cards.
Going to the Next Level
Many freelance job boards are out there, but many people stay away from them because they think they have to compete against people from countries who work for less than minimum wage.
While that's true in some cases, largely the overseas outsourcing has gotten a lot of bad word-of-mouth lately. Problems with delivery, communication, and lack of a real feel for people's specific industries has seen many companies looking for U.S., or at least English-speaking, SEM help.
Elance, iFreelance.com, and GetAFreelancer are just a few possibilities. Craigslist and LinkedIn are other sources.
To offset your open time at the beginning, take on a personal project. Create a site you have interest in and come up with a way to make money at it.
This doesn't have to be a main source of income; rather, it becomes a handy test site. You can try changing things to see what happens on your own site before using the insight on paying customers. You can also use this as a way to become familiar with blogging software, or any other areas of our industry you could use some experience.
The other thing you must do is regularly read what is being written in our space. Search Engine Watch news and columns are a great starting point. Subscribe to blogs -- Aaron Wall, Outspoken Media, Search Engine Journal, and the countless others you may have read here and there. Pick three or four to subscribe to and keep up with what's going on.
You also need to learn how to upsell, and have services to add to your initial project. I've started many proposals with basic SEO or PPC analysis with hints of potential advanced work. If you do a good job initially and show the client improvement in traffic and conversions, you have a receptive person ready to follow your other work suggestions.
Add the "Wow" Factor
Kevin Gibbons at eConsultancy gave a good tip the other day: always add the "wow" factor. Among his other tips: be a person, reachable, in a decent location, authoritative, and good. But the one that hit home for me was "be a person."
You have to instill the enthusiasm and interest you have in our industry into any potential client.
I know I can help most online marketing efforts. Whether you're top of the SERPs or don't even have a Web site, there's something I can do to help your business. That's the challenge that keeps me in the space, the reason I read so much, and attend and speak at conferences. This is a great industry -- one that can gain success for those who embrace it.
I can get people excited about using social media, to embrace solid analytics, or enthusiastic about fine tuning landing pages. Why? Because I get those feelings. Be genuine and it will come through.
Pitching a $500 or $1,000 job at times can be harder than ones much larger. These are people who are impacted by the investment if it doesn't work. They're hesitant, so the best way to break them out of that is to get them interested and excited.
In a previous life, I sold things over the phone, door to door, and at shows. Enthusiasm always leads to success.
And don't think you can slide off by saying, "I had it, but all the turn-downs have lost it for me." The people aren't turning you down -- they're turning down your product. They just aren't savvy enough to realize you're offering them a way to be more profitable.
Come to a conference and look at the people in the booths. Listen to them. Go to the bars afterwards and engage in conversations -- they will help you re-energize. Hope this helps.
Chris Boggs Fires Back
Great topic, Frank, especially during these economic times. I used to be able to take extra work, but my "day job" has me pretty busy these days, along with the two little ones. However, from past experience, you certainly covered a lot of great points around finding consulting work.
When I was in San Diego, I got started consulting alongside some limo driving I was doing while finishing up a marketing degree. The best thing that happened to me was aligning with a few Web designers and marketing consultants, offering them a skill set (SEO) that was still somewhat new but often complementary. I continued to get work from these partners for some time after I left southern California, and it certainly helped foot all the different moves I did after that.
The key problem I always had with consulting was the logistic work and the paperwork. I didn't enjoy billing people, and had even less patience with taxes and business license requirements. Working within some structure, such as under a designer or consultant, took away a lot of the headaches.
Having industry credit and working the conference and writing circuit is certainly invaluable. The key is to always maintain an air of expertise without any perceived cockiness.
If people are looking to work with a consultant, and find past articles, videos, or live blogging coverage that somehow puts you in a bad light, your public record may actually hurt you. Fortunately, I've avoided the perception of having a superiority complex, but others have rubbed bloggers and industry pundits the wrong way and thus associated their names with less than complimentary reviews -- and likely caused some lost work.

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Nation & World
Nicaragua's latest revolution: Becoming a green energy powerhouse
How quickly can a nation wean itself from fossil fuels and move toward reliance on renewable energy? In the case of Nicaragua, it can move very, very fast.
So fast, in fact, that Nicaragua is drawing a parade of distinguished admirers coming to examine how the nation is radically changing its energy footprint with an aggressive goal of becoming a green energy powerhouse.
"This is a very impressive wind park," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said July 29 on visiting windmills near this city on Lake Nicaragua. "Your country has vast potential of renewable energy resources – solar, wind, you have very strong, constant wind, and geothermal and hydro. You are quite lucky."
Nearly as breathtaking as the speed at which Nicaragua has embraced private renewable energy plants is its emergence in less than a decade from an energy crisis of constant rotating blackouts.
"We were facing power rationing of up to 12 hours a day," recalled Lizeth Zuniga, executive director of the Renewable Energy Association of Nicaragua, a group representing private companies.
High global prices for oil had socked Nicaragua. So legislators passed a law in 2005 giving renewable energy companies a tax holiday and permitting them to import equipment and machinery free of duties.
"We were going to move from around 80 percent dependency on oil for our energy to around 80 percent dependency on renewables over the course of a 10-year period," said Javier Chamorro, head of ProNicaragua, an export promotion agency.
What happened next surprised even the government. Private capital poured in. Wind parks mushroomed. Sugar producers built plants to turn sugarcane stalks into fuel. U.S. and Canadian companies explored heat reservoirs around volcanoes.
"Other countries evolved gradually. Nicaragua just leaped ahead," Zuniga said.
"You have to wait till the moment is right, and that's exactly what Nicaragua did," added Arnaldo Vieira de Carvalho, lead energy specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington.
Nicaragua tapped its abundant geographical advantages. Set in the Central American isthmus, it's on the Pacific Rim's ring of fire. It is a land of steady winds, huge lakes, tropical sun and rumbling volcanoes.
"Nicaragua has 19 volcanoes. There's a lot of heat down there," said Lal Marandin, a French consultant on renewable energy based in Nicaragua.
Marandin said private companies, seeing the benefits of the new tax and equipment import enticements, pushed hard, and the leftist government of Sandinista President Daniel Ortega did not get in the way. Indeed, perhaps concerned over the nation's reliance on Venezuelan oil, the Ortega government opened doors further.
"It's energy independence, energy security, that drives this," Marandin said.
When Luis Alberto Moreno, the president of the Inter-American Development Bank, came for a visit in June, he hailed Nicaragua's "unprecedented energy transformation."
Among the foreign companies that pledged or executed projects worth $1.5 billion was Ram Power, a geothermal company that trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
"They have made extraordinary headway," said Steven Scott, Ram Power's investor relations chief. "Nicaragua has been known for many years as the land of lake and fire, and that translates into hydro and geothermal."
Ram Power took over an existing geothermal company and pumped $425 million into the plant, set between the Telica and Rota volcanoes outside the town of San Jacinto. It brought two huge Japanese-made turbines to handle the superheated steam circulating through pipes that penetrate subterranean heat reservoirs.
"It represents the single largest private investment in the history of the country. . . . We produce more than 10 percent of the energy needs of Nicaragua," Scott said.
If the plant arrives at full capacity of 72 megawatts of electricity, Nicaragua will save itself the purchase of 889,551 barrels of fuel oil each year for its conventional power plants, said Antonio Duarte, general manager of the Ram Power subsidiary, Polaris Energy.
The savings, though, go far beyond the country's balance sheet.
"The estimates are that at 72 megawatts we are saving 400,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year," said Alejandro Arguello, the corporate development vice president.
"The whole point of geothermal is that it's, like, zero footprint," added Scott.
Nicaragua last year generated an average of 51 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, said Chamorro of ProNicaragua.
"Our goal is to reach 74 percent exactly by 2017 from renewable resources," Chamorro said. "By 2020, we expect to achieve 90 percent renewable generation."
In contrast, only 13 percent of electricity in the United States came from renewable energy sources last year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a division of the Department of Energy. The bulk came from coal (39 percent), natural gas (27 percent), nuclear (19 percent) and petroleum (1 percent).
Even as Nicaragua transforms its energy matrix, it is only tapping the surface of its potential in renewable energies, which experts calculate at 4,500 megawatts, mostly from hydro, geothermal and wind. That amount is more than eight times the energy Nicaragua currently generates and consumes – making it a future source of power for the needs of its neighbors.
"We want to export energy," said Jose Adan Aguerri, head of the nation's Superior Business Council, its largest private-sector group.
Central America boasts 1,115 miles of transmission lines in an interconnected power grid, but the market between countries remains minuscule.
If enough energy is generated for export, some may come from huge wind turbines. More than 100 windmills now spin along the western shores of Lake Nicaragua, the largest freshwater lake in Central America.
"The quality of the wind is one of the best in the world," said Cesar Zamora, country representative for the Israeli firm IC Power, which operates two wind parks here. "It is not turbulent. It is constant and stable."
Some 15 percent of Nicaragua's energy needs now come from wind.
"I don't see any other country of Latin America with that level of wind generation," said Vieira, the development bank analyst.
Other sectors are moving quickly, though, including hydroelectricity and biomass. One hydroelectric company, MLR, is putting the finishing touches on an $18 million. 5-megawatt project near Matagalpa in northern Nicaragua.
Sergio Dayan Rios, president of the company, marveled at the gamut of some 20 renewable projects either finished or coming on line across the nation.
"You've been creating an investment snowball. Every year, there's more and more investment," Rios said, adding that new projects bring state-of-the-art science and components. "You can leapfrog technology, and that can be a game changer."
Among those joining in are sugar and rum producers, who find that bagasse – the pulpy residue left after sugarcane extraction – is profitable as a fuel in biomass electricity plants. Two large bagasse plants have come on line, and two more are in the works, said Marandin, adding that as an energy source, "it's going to overtake wind."
Solar has been a laggard, but experts say investments are in the works.
"Solar is going to come to Central America very quickly and very strong," said Zamora, the wind generation executive. "One (project) is extremely big, 100 megawatts of solar, in the Chinandega area."
Chamorro said Nicaragua is a model for showing that a country can "change its generation matrix in such a dramatic fashion in such a short period of time."
"I think that Nicaragua can and should serve as an example for different countries in the region and also around the world that this is achievable," he added.


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West Berkeley Zoning Changes Stir Concerns from Neighbors
With changes in West Berkeley zoning rules on the Planning Commission's slate, residents of the area say they want a seat at the stakeholders' table.
Several residents of the city's only area zoned for manufacturing and light industry appeared at the June 10 commission meeting to say they wanted their own representation in discussions that could lead to a new process for building on larger parcels.
Another 50-plus members of the Fifth & Channing Neighborhood Group signed a petition questioning some of the proposals floated for the permit process to ease development on larger parcels.
Two trends have emerged from speakers who have addressed the commission with alternative visions of the rezoning process, which aims to make it easier to shift and rearrange uses within existing developments and to allow stage development through a master use permit (MUP) process.
While James Bohar of the international real estate brokerage Cushman Wakefield argued that the city should not limit development to a fixed number of sites, Rick Auerbach and other activists from West Berkeley Artisans and Industrial Companies (WEBAIC) said that opening up all plots of three acres or more to the MUP process could decimate existing and future manufacturing businesses.
Auerbach said 25 or 30 three-acre parcels would consume 40 percent of the existing land zoned for manufacturing (M, MM and MULI).
The existing West Berkeley Plan only calls out six parcels, described by city staff as so-called "legacy sites."
One concern that has worried neighbors is a proposal to allow parcels developed under the MUP process to house buildings of up to 90 feet in height, which members of the Fifth & Channing group described as "excessive" and "grossly out of proportion."
Their other concerns included proposals to reduce the setbacks between new structures and existing residences, waivers of parking and a call to double the floor-to-area ratio of new structures, which would significantly increase building mass.
The City Council, which is behind the push for what was originally dubbed "West Berkeley Flexibility," has also pushed the commission to "fast track" some aspects of zoning in advance of the longer-term project of defining the MUP and its application to West Berkeley.
Among the possibilities presented to commissioners were opening up manufacturing and industrial zones to child care facilities with a staff-issued administrative use permit (AUP), approval of incidental retail in MULI zones with an AUP, allowing for interchangeability of manufacturing, warehouse, whole and recycling uses of existing and newly constructed spaces and reducing parking requirements.
"We're very concerned about the scale of what you're projecting," said 30-year West Berkeley resident Edward Moore. "You're going to change the whole character of what people have built."
Jim Morris, another Cushman Wakefield representative, said that while "I sense a lot of fear from many people," the system would maintain "a broad level of discretion which the city can inflict on any developer."
But WEBAIC activist John Curl, a woodworker, said "the process has taken a wrong-way turn when at least 25 parcels have already been identified" as possible MUP sites, "and more all the time. It would be a disaster for industry in West Berkeley."
Commissioner Victoria Eisen said she was concerned that "we don't always get the sense of what the stakeholder groups have said until they come here." The stakeholders, to date primarily property- and business-owners, have been meeting with city planning staff.
Eisen said that while discussion had gone "far beyond those six sites, the one Berkeley plan I have heard the most support for is the West Berkeley Plan.
Commissioner Patti Dacey said that while the city could not limit development to specific sites, it could limit the total number of MUPs allowed, which would be one way to preserve existing manufacturing space and the city's growing recycling industry.
Commissioners are scheduled to take up proposed fast track zoning language at the June 24 meeting and the staff and stakeholders are slated to meet again June 29 and July 2 to discuss both the fast tracked changes and recommendations for defining the MUP.


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The Future of Architecture and Design
By the middle of this century, our cities are likely to be hotter, experience more dramatic changes in weather, be noisier and have an increasingly tenuous relationship with our natural world.
There's a problem. Not only are cities responsible for 40% of our total carbon emissions, but they also deal with a limited set of physical conditions, and assume that our weather is going to be constant. Our buildings are designed for dryness and therefore deteriorate in the presence of water. Modern architecture is also designed to just house people, not other life forms, and therefore does not inherently promote biodiversity.
We therefore need to think about architecture very differently. We must search for new models for constructing buildings, as well as searching for improvements to our current industrial processes.
Already, designers and architects are considering more ecological urban design, especially in the way that resources are used. These new fabrics are quintessentially fluid, and can respond to changing urban demands. For example, Paris Habitat, the capitals' largest owner of social housing is using body heat from the Paris Metro to heat buildings. Bioprocesses are powering buildings such as the BIQ house with a bio reactive facade, which was built as part of this year's International Building Exhibition (IBA) in Hamburg. And WSP's plans for seasonal ponds to deal with water storage in Jaypee City in India begin to deal with the changes that happen as the seasons change. Cities are being imagined that challenge the permanence of building materials and their inertness, and we are likely to see a change in our experience of cities thanks to augmented realities – a new way of seeing via our smart phones and Google Glasses.
That said, we need an even greater range of approaches to enable our cities to respond to potential challenges – some of which may be permanent, such as sea-level rises and unpredictable weather patterns.
I founded the Avatar (Advanced Virtual and Technological Architectural Research) group in 2004 to explore how the rapidly changing technologies would affect architecture. These promising possibilities could lead to new building materials, especially by using emerging biotechnologies, and might encourage diversity in the kinds of architectures we produce.
We explore realms as varied as synthetic biology, surreal digital theory, film and animation, interaction design, and mixed and augmented reality to inform architectural, landscape and urban design. Our agenda is best illustrated by Lars Lerup's concept of the "bull machine", where the Pamplona Running of the Bulls ceremony is described as a loose and evolving set of couplings between technology, animals and humans, and how they interact with each other. Using the idea of the 'bull machine' Lerup observes how the city's traditional effects on us may be outmoded. He proposes new building materials that could allow new opportunities through their fluid structure, and says architecture and the role of architects must be rethought. Interactions between these dynamic elements provide a "new" way to think about design, where the purpose of a particular space can be decided by the person using it.
No limits
One example is protocells – life-like chemistries that mimic natural processes – which Professor Lee Cronin's group at the University of Glasgow are using to develop into a carbon-fixing paint. Elsewhere, the first permanent algaeponics unit in Britain will be installed on the green roof at the new school of Architecture, Design and Construction in 2014, creating a sustainable oil which can be used as fuel. Simon Park at the University of Surrey is integrating bacterial technology into building facades, and using 3D desktop printers to mix chemistries as a form of wet fabrication, which is a very flexible material.
Everyday architecture is being re-imagined around the world. For instance, there's the Paik Nam June Media Bridge, a proposed river crossing in the South Korean capital Seoul. This bold design will be much more than a bridge; included in its vast form will be a park, a mall, meeting spaces and a museum. Solar panels on the structure's top will generate power. Such concepts allow us to see bridges in new ways – not just as a method of crossing natural barriers, but as a new kind of structure for living and working on.
Rather than constructing buildings from inert materials transported across the world, people are exploring technologies that could transform one group of substances into another on a building site. For example, Markus Kayser is transforming sand into glass using a solar sinter, which focuses the sun's rays to create obsidian. Other transformative processes include Ginger Krieg Dosier's printed sandstone bricks of bio-manufactured masonry grown using bacteria.
And it's not just buildings on Earth that we need to be thinking about. Phil Watson, Dr Rachel Armstrong and Elizabeth Anne Williams are working on initial drawings and concepts for Project Persephone, part of Icarus Interstellar initiative that aims to construct a crewed interstellar craft within a hundred years. Persephone aims to build a synthetic biological interior for the spaceship, working with teams from the fields of science, technology, architecture, design, art, humanities and the social sciences. Fundamental design principles may not only help create a viable concept for life in space, but could be translated into models and prototypes to deal with real-world challenges back here on Earth, such as how do we deal with resource shortages in our megacities?
There are many unknowns to the project, but by limiting our thoughts, we limit architecture and its ability to respond to the trials and tribulations of a challenging future. Our 21st Century architecture is developing the theory, toolsets and infrastructure that will enable the next generation of architects to deal with the unknown. By rethinking the nature of the fabrics that a city is made up of, they may be better able to respond to our ever-changing needs, particularly as our population expands. In addition, a flexible approach to architectural design may also help us think about sustainability and biodiversity. Protocells, which are more vigorous in a fluid medium, could help buildings better withstand wet conditions. Using new design models, technologies and materials, it may be possible to escape the bonds of industrial manufacturing processes as the driving force for human development. Nothing is impossible.
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Hutchison is a great dealership. They are friendly, very helpful. Relaxed environment, not at all pushy. Would definitely recommend. Our experience was a good one. Thank you for everything.
Hutcheson Ford is great dealer. I have traded several times with them. Alway been treated fairly. Salesmen are honest and polite. Will definitely purchase all future vehicle's from them.
Everyone was friendly and professional. Very easy to do business with. We will always check with them when looking to buy or trade cars. Thanks for making this one easy.
Great experience as I bought a new F-250. Every employee made a stressful time, that of buying a new vehicle, very easy. Thanks for the help in our car buying process. Will also say, I've been getting my 1999 F-350 serviced at Hutcheson Ford for years, always been happy with the service department too.
Everyone we have dealt with have gone above and beyond there scope of work. We have finally found a dealership we will always buy from and them service the vehicle.
I love how friendly and professional everyone is at Hutchison Ford! I never had any doubts that we would once again walk away with the vehicle we were looking for without complications! Thank you, Anthony, Ron and Amy, another job well done! So happy and excited with my talking Ford Escape! This vehicle is so beautiful and clean, I love it! (Not sure when I will be comfortable letting it "park" me, but how cool to know that it can! Dream come true with heated seats and a heated steering wheel!) Thanks Hutcheson Ford for another dream come true! Sincerely, Colleen and Curtis Kelley (Edna C. and Wayne C. Kelley) PS. Thanks for the DISCOUNTS!!!!!! :-)
All of the staff at the dealership was outstanding and considerate! Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a vehicle! We went in for service and left with a new truck!
Anthony is a great example of a good salesman. Friendly, works hard to get what you want at a price you can afford. Thanks for a good experience.
This was a great experience! My wife and I appreciate Anthony and his willingness to make the purchase of both vehicles a great experience. This dealership has a hometown feeling that makes the whole car buying experience simple.
Anthony always goes above and beyond when we come in to purchase a vehicle. We believe he does his best to get us a good deal and makes sure we are completely satisfied. We always recommend him to our friends looking for a vehicle.
Great people, great service, great value. Brought a van in for an oil change, they identified some other issues that needed attention. No pressure, but was happy to be aware of them and decided to get them taken care of here also.
Professional sales staff was very friendly and helpful. Received very fair offer for new truck and on our trade-in. Custom built F250 came with all options ordered, staff took the time to go over every feature of the new vehicle.
I have always done a lot of business with them and the service department has been great to me. Gordy and Joe are always good at helping me. Anthony has always taken good care of me when buying a vehicle from them. Rick in parts is always good at getting me what I need and he is a really friendly guy that I like doing business with.
I am happy they could fit me in for my car but very irritated that I was charged and not informed before service was rendered.
I had a wonderful experience buying my car! The whole team was helpful! Anthony did an amazing job listening and getting me into the exact car I needed!
The salesperson we dealt with, Anthony, was great along with the others such as Ryan. They made things work so that I could have my new car that day and worked around my schedule to get things done. Always appreciated!
While returning to our home in Illinois from a short visit to our property in Stone County MO. my wife and I experienced a mechanical failure on I-44 just east of Rolla in our 2006 Ford F 250XLT. This occurred on a Monday of a holiday weekend compounded by sub freezing temperatures and snow. We called Hutcheson Ford and spoke with Mr. Wells who stated they would be able to take a look at our vehicle if we could get it to them. We were able to limp the vehicle in and it was promptly assessed. Due to the extent of the required repairs we faced renting a vehicle and returning to pick up our 170,000 mile 2006 Ford once the repairs were completed. I asked to speak with a salesman and was introduced to Mr. Billingsley. Myself, my wife, and our 14 year old dachsund "Scout" drove home that evening in a 2019 F-250 XLT crew cab. The hospitality extended to us, including our pet, was extraordinary. I would like to personally thank Gordy Wells and his service team, Mr. Anthony Billingsley and Mr. Ryan Shockley along withthe rest of the Hutcheson Ford team for transitioning a very bad day into a very good day! Our experience at Hutcheson Ford was nothing short of GREAT. Thank you all.
Anthony Billingsley was so curteous and helpful, went above and beyond, I felt. Him and Amy both worked with me and gave me options, which I loved. The whole experience was fantastic!
I went in and said I wanted their lowest price and didn't want to haggle they shot me a price that was thousands lower that what I had been given at other dealerships. Very friendly and knowledgeable and overall a great buying experience. I will definitely return in the future and highly recommend anybody interested in a new Ford to give these people a chance.
I just purchased my 6th car at this dealership. Customer service was excellent during every aspect of the purchase. They went out of their way and found the vehicle that I wanted.
They were awesome to deal with. I wouldn't change anything you guys were the best. I will recommend you to everyone I know. Anthony was the best.
I never thought I would trade in my dream car until I found an amazing vehicle at Hutcheson Ford. Anthony did a wonderful job on my trade-in. Drew was excellent at making sure I got the best deal possible, without any hassle! Amy was awesome at making sure to explain everything financially and even providing an offer on a great deal for an extended warranty. Can't beat a team like that!
My salesman, Clay, was very friendly, as was everyone I dealt with. They were straight forward and truthful with me. They went out of their way to work with me and to get me what I wanted. There was no pressure and they weren't standing over me throwing words and numbers at me like another dealership did. It was a pleasant experience and I will go back to them without hesitation.
Great group to deal with, no hassle during the process makes it a great experience! Gordy knows his suff and always explains in detail so I can understand.
This dealership is great to work with I will buy from them again. The sales team and management team are great to work and they help in every way they can to make the deal happen thank you Hutchenson Ford
Anthony Billingsley was great to work with. He took the time to figure out what I wanted, found it, and then made the buying experience painless and pressure free! Amy and Ryan were also great!
I decided it was time to look at the new Ford trucks and I worked with Anthony Billingsley. I was impressed with his knowledge of their products! He took the time to speak with me about the new features and encouraged me to look at the new 3.5 twin turbo engine. I had my doubts about the motor and was only going to consider V-8 powered trucks. I am pleased that he encouraged me to take the time to research the Ecoboost motor. I am very happy!
I recently sold my 2010 Ford Expedition and I was in the market for a smaller vehicle but I wasn't sure what vehicle I wanted. Ryan Shockley, Anthony Billingsley, Ron Riffel, Nathan Kemnitzer, Travis Holt, and Rodney Barnett went above and beyond searching for the exact vehicle to meet all my wishes. It was the last day of the month and the dealership was very busy. Within 24 hours of walking in the dealership, the sales team had my requested vehicle on the lot waiting for me to pick up. They were extremely patient, knowledgable and willing to find exactly what I wanted. My "new to me" ride is a 2016 Ford Edge and I absolutely love it! Thanks to everyone at Hutcheson Ford for putting customers first and finding me the perfect vehicle!!
We're always treated very well your salesman, especially Anthony, he's our go to guy when we're looking to buy a vehicle . And we like the parts service.
I failed to get the right person earlier on my customer service. And I wanted to acknowledge Anthony on his customer service and courtesy that it was nice working to get my car through Anthony and Ford Hutcheson. Also Gordy Wells is very courteous when you walk in the door to get garage service.
Thank you for making the purchase of my new Explorer Limited quick and painless! We never shop anywhere else! If you are in the market for a new or used vehicle give Anthony Billingsley a call today.
Always helpful good people to work with . They will do there best to get you in a new or used vehicle. I will use them again
They got my car in quickly and repa Red by the end of the business day. Very friendly. Answered all my questions and very detailed explanations about repairs and costs.
Ryan went above and beyond to make sure our purchase went smoothly and quickly. Nathan and Anthony both went over features and answered every question I had, which was a lot. Jessica knew I was in a crunch for time and had my papers ready to go and moved us quickly but accurately through the process. They gave me too trade in for my vehicle and the price of the truck I purchased was very fair. My parents have bought from Hutcheson for years and highly recommended them to us. We can sure see why. I wouldn't buy from anyone else now. Mike has a top notch dealership!
Highly recommend Hutcheson Ford for your next vehicle purchase. The staff make the process easy to navigate and painless. I have purchased several vehicles from Hutcheson and will in the future. Excellent dealership.
Anthony and Rodney are 2 high class guys that I recommend to any one looking for a new or used vehicle. They are straight forward, great with families, and tried their best to fit everything you could ever ask!
Would not buy from any other place great service. Willing to go the extra mile for me with no problem. I've been buying from them for years
Always easy to get an appointment. Service department cares about you and your vehicle. They always check your mileage schedule for routine service (i.e. my tires were due for rotation). I never have to worry about something slipping by without getting the proper attention. Their friendliness is exceptional: service desk all the way to check-out desk. Plus, the courtesy in the waiting area (and assistance in the waiting area) exceed in quality. I have been with Hutcheson since 2004 and will continue with them. They always have my interest in mind.
My son needed a car for work & had terrible credit because of an Ex-wife. Between Anthony & Amy & my co-signing he will drive away in a much newer car this Saturday. It did need new tires on the front & the dealer told me that they would Foot the bill even though the paperwork was done.This is the second vehicle that I've purchased from Hutcheson Ford & am very pleased. Great sales & service.
The people at Hutcheson Ford made everything about our purchase a great experience. Anthony in Sales took the time to explain all of the details with us and answered all of our questions. We traded our vehicle & we got a very good price for it. The finance dept. helped us to understand all of the options available & gave us terrific information on extended warranty. The parts dept. assisted us in purchasing mud guards, all weather mats & a bed liner - all installed & ready for us at the sale. We couldn't be happier with our experience & our new F150. Thanks to the great people at Hutcheson Ford.
When buying a new vehicle we always talk to Anthony first, he goes above and beyond to find what your looking for and at a great price so he keeps us coming back.
Second vehicle I have purchased from Hutcheson Ford and they treated me great again. Anthony who I worked with from the beginning to the end was a great help.
Everyone at the dealership is friendly and very helpful. No high pressure sales tactics are used which makes buying a car much more pleasant. This is the second vehicle we have purchased from Hutcheson and we'll be back.
They got me into exactly what I was looking for, couldn't be happier ! Definitely a home town feel, everyone is very easy to work with, will for sure recommend Hutcheson !
We are long time customers of Hutcheson Ford and have built a strong business relationship with Anthony Billingsley. He has a lifetime of experience in the auto sales business and will go above and beyond to get you the vehicle you are looking for and for the price that's right for you. If you want professionalism, experience and a genuine personality, he's your guy! Everyone at Hutcheson Ford continue to go above and beyond what we ever have experienced in a dealership. When we are looking for a vehicle we will look no further!
Anthony was great to work with and very patient. Everyone there was very friendly. Anthony and Amy both made the experience very easy. Thank you.
We recently purchased a car for our son who is headed to college. We always go to Anthony when we are looking for a vehicle. He doesn't give you the run around. He is honest, helpful, and trustworthy. Buying a car is a pleasant experience with Anthony at Hutcheson Ford.
From start to finish HUTCHESON FORD was an awesome experience. From the time we got on the lot till the time we left we were so impressed with the way HUTCHESON FORD conducts business
From start to finish Hutcheson Ford is the best place to buy a new vehicle . Incredibly awesome experience with the team at Hutcheson Ford awesome !!!
Drew tucker was amazing to work with. We weren't able to make the trip there for our car and he delivered it right to our home within a day after the deal. Everyone was very professional and the process was super easy and fast. Drew answered all of our questions and addressed all our concerns . Would highly recommend for your next car purchase !
Worked with me and go me what I want with a few things I couldn't get. A few things was wrong with it But they keep they word and help out after you buy it
We had bought our vehicles previously at another dealership. But when we went there this time to buy a car, we didn't feel like we were treated right. So we went to Hutcheson. We got exactly what we wanted and it was a quicker process than it had ever been at the dealership we had purchased at previously. Our salesperson was helpful and made us feel like we were his top priority.
Great service and friendly. The sales, finance and service department were great working with. Thank you for all your help getting me back on the road as quick as possible.
Our experience with this dealer was great. No complaints whatsoever. Great salesman, and easy sales transaction. Felt very comfortable through the entire process. Highly Recommend.
Drew was patient with us and helped us find the best deal for what we needed for our business. The whole team stayed late to get the deal finalized with the banks and exceeded expectations. We appreciate them going the extra mile for us.
Drew Tucker was very helpful and was able to find exactly what I wanted right away. Would highly recommend him to help you purchase your next vehicle!
No pressure to buy the most expensive thing on the lot. Awesome sales and finance team. Helped me find a car that will fit my family for years to come. I will never shop anywhere else after the great experience I received. Special thanks to Drew and Amy!
Super experience in purchasing the new truck and they made sure I received all the rebates I was entitled. All the personnel I dealt with did an excellent job.
We love our Ford Explorer! Drew sold us want we wanted and stayed in our budget. Next time you are in need of a vehicle look at Hutcheson Ford.
Although it was a bit of a drive from St. Louis, Hutcheson Ford had the car I was looking for, so my son and I decided to give them a try. We felt right away that we'd come to the right place. From beginning to end the experience was pleasant, fairly simple and no-pressure. Drew was fantastic. He's down to earth, warm and friendly, but still professional. He negotiated with us in a no-pressure, reasonable manner, and we felt the final price was very fair. Amy was awesome handling all the paperwork. The day after the sale, Drew called to see how I liked the car. Three different times he invited me to call if I had any questions or issues regarding my purchase. Although completely satisfied with the car, I later called Drew simply to ask his professional advice about what I could do about a few small chips in the paint on the hood. To my surprise, he offered to have his guys touch them up at no cost! This review is long, but I just can't say enough about the wonderful service we received at Hutcheson Ford. They were absolutely worth the drive from St. Louis, and we'll definitely return for any future vehicle needs!
I bought my new 2019 F350 days before my trip with family and friends to Canada and they delivered my truck to me ready to roll. This included the purchase of the truck, installation of 5th wheel hitch, 5th wheel hitch special in-box wiring, and even sent my truck to Saint Louis to install leather to all the seats, and all within days of my trip to Canada. Love this dealership and would recommend Drew as the go to person for a pleasant buying experience, as well as his professional follow up can-do attitude.
Salesman Drew was great. Other than that not happy. I gave the asking price for my truck $34k but I just wanted to make it 100% right. Tires were extremely bad in the back and windshield was cracked. All I asked for was new tires and a windshield replaced and that apparently is a huge issue. Wouldn't do it at first then said we will but you have to go through our bank which is 1% higher interest rate than my bank but I still agreed to it. They also told me there was a hail storm that came through and we will give you $500 off or fix it. Which is possibly why the windshield was cracked. I said fix it. Again just want the truck right. So Monday I called and said look you are putting 4 new tires on can you put it on the alignment rack and make sure its good the tire were wearing on the outside badly. They called back and said no the service manager refused but I could pay $79 and we will. I mean come on. I didn't haggle the price and I gave into the higher interest rate. Again Drew the salesman delivered my truck on his day off and he was very friendly. We picked up a Jeep at Sapaugh dealership for my wife that following Monday and they went the extra mile all the way around for her on a less expensive vehicle. Just disappointed.
Great sales experience. No pressure in any capacity. Received door to door service. Very quick and thorough financial service. Highly recommend this dealership and hit up Drew Tucker to make your buying experience enjoyable!
Best car buying experience great people and very helpful. Drew was very helpful and even went above and beyond for me thanks for all your help
They did an amazing job installing my husband's lift... I highly recommend them... They are reliable and friendly and always greet you with a smile
Drew was so kind and helpful, found the perfect vehicle for me... I would definitely recommend them if you're looking for a new vehicle
We had a little trouble buying our daughter a car but Hutcheson Ford in St. James MO came to the rescue and made it all right.
Our first Ford purchase and Drew was awesome. There were a few hiccups with the truck but he made it all good and was more than kind, considerate, and polite with everything! Everyone I came in contact with were more than accommodating to whatever I needed! Fabulous Culture in this dealership!!!
Drew was just excellent ! never met them before but they had the car i needed and treated me tops and i would recommend anyone . hope to do more business with them again! thank-you again DREW
They always have done a great job selling me trucks and serviceing them. They very good to every time I've been there. Thank you
I would and will be recommending Hutcheson Ford to everyone!! Drew went above and beyond to help me find the vehicle that fit my needs and wants. He kept his word about everything and made me feel so comfortable buying a vehicle from him. I will ALWAYS purchase from Hutcheson Ford.
Hutcheson went above and beyond making sure that we received top notch service. Drew did an exceptional job making sure he found the perfect fit for our family. The staff and service was exceptionally friendly. I highly recommend visiting Hutcheson if you're searching for your next vehicle and ask for Drew.
Hutcheson Ford deserves a 5 star rating because they quite simply delivered in every aspect. I work in healthcare and travel all over my city. During our busiest time of the year, I had no time to shop for a car when mine broke down completely. A call to Mike Tucker solved it all. Me living in Kansas City, MO posed no problem. He had himself, Drew Tucker and Amy serve me beyond any expectations. They listened to what I needed, gave every option they had, and incredibly BROUGHT the vehicle to me since I was stranded in KC. While also picking up the broken trade in stranded elsewhere! They are absolute lifesavers. I didn't know dealers could operate like this. They are all about service. And they deliver! I'm driving a beautiful reliable 2016 Ford Fusion and it feels great.
Went to just look at options and the wonderful sales team of Hutcheson Ford was able to get me into a very nice 2015 Chevrolet Z71. Thanks to everyone there that helped make it happen.
Drew made my first car purchasing experience so easy! I told him exactly what I was looking for in a vehicle and he was able to find it, pick it up and have it delivered to me in just a few short days. I would 10/10 recommend Hutcheson Ford and Drew to anyone looking for a vehicle; they were friendly, professional, accommodating and so helpful!
Went in knowing what we wanted and what we would pay. Ryan and Drew made that happen. Amy understood when we wanted to wait until the next day to close, permitting the response from other banking institutes and resulting in a loan with a 4% less interest rate.
Great experience, 4th vehicle purchased From Hutcheson's over the years, Won't Go anywhere else. Thanks to all of the team!!!!!! Happy Holidays to Mike, Drew, Amy and all of the employees!
Purchased used vehicle. With help of family and friends, financing and paperwork done over the phone. Offered same day delivery 2 hours away! Sales person personally delivered and explained finances, demonstrated car controls, and reattached license plates. Excellent service and sales. Highly recommend!
I have never had such a great experience. Drew was very helpful and willing to go above and beyond. Even took personal time after work to bring me my rims from my trade in and take the old ones back. They didn't try and play games they gave me exactly what I asked for and some. They do not have hidden fees like 95% of other places. It was fast and friendly service the whole time. Highly satisfied and will highly recommended him and this place to anyone
I bought the vehicle blind off the internet. I have done this before several times with other dealers and usually something is wrong or does'nt add up... (additional miles). This time the vehicle was better than expected and the service and delivery was great. Hassle free rather than hours at a dealership showroom.
I was looking for a specific work truck and had Drew Tucker try to find me what I was looking for. He did some homework and the only ones that came close were half way around the country and not exactly what I wanted. He gave me the option of ordering a new truck and getting everything I wanted at a price actually lower than the trucks he found. It was a no pressure experience and any questions I had were answered. If he didn't know the answer to something, he asked someone who did and got right back to me.
My fiancé and I have been looking for a new vehicle for the past year for me and we finally came to the conclusion that we wanted a used Ford Edge. My fiancé found Drew Tucker with Hutcheson Ford and right away he got back to us with a couple of cars that hit every bullet point that we wanted in a car and within a reasonable price. After many talks and a couple days of throwing numbers around Drew got us into our "new" 2015 Ford Edge! Drew made it easy for us to find a perfect vehicle and even gave us a fair price for both my car and the new car. Along with Drew, Amy made sure that we were well taken care of when it came from financing and went through all of the paperwork and made sure we understood it. We will continue to buy from Hutcheson Ford for years to come! I would highly recommend them to any of our friends and family who are looking for a new vehicle!
No pressure on sales. Drew very helpful, promises made and kept. Will keep Hutcheson on my go to list for my next car and refer to others
Got appt and was done n explained what was done n very affordable when I was looking for a vehicle they helped out to get me fianced n approved gave me a great deal.
I never thought I would trade in my dream car until I found an amazing vehicle at Hutcheson Ford. Anthony did a wonderful job on my trade-in. Drew was excellent at making sure I got the best deal possible, without any hassle! Amy was awesome at making sure to explain everything financially and even providing an offer on a great deal for an extended warranty. Can't beat a team like that!
First time I have ever felt like thendealer wanted me to walk away with a car I wanted at a payment I could afford instead of just them making money. Plus Drew and Amy were behinds friendly and answered all my questions. I have already spoke highly of their customer service!
I was extremely impressed by the customer service and friendliness of the overall environment at Hutcheson. Caleb was very down to earth and extremely patient, especially since my three year old was with me. Hutcheson was able to work with us on certain things that many other dealerships did not want to deal with. Everyone there makes you feel more than welcome to be there. Will always recommend Hutcheson and Caleb as a sales person.
This dealership has always went out of their way to take care of my concerns since 1995. I will never deal with another dealership. Don
Hutcheson Ford in St. James, Mo., dispenses with the popular notion that dealerships are more expensive than other repair facilities. How do they do it? By exercising rare qualities -- total honesty, unparalleled efficiency, remarkable teamwork, superb customer communication, and unmatched technical knowledge and expertize. Moreover, they work on any vehicle brand: A surprise to me, having spent years trying to find someone who could mechanically renovate my '84 Pontiac Fiero, as well as my other vehicles. In addition they go out of their way to ensure customer comfort by providing comfortable seating, coffee and snacks, a huge TV, plentiful reading and constant updates on the progress of the job. Most assignments are completed in two days -- one to diagnose the problem and order parts, another to complete the repair. Servicing is done quickly with little waiting involved. High praise for Hutcheson!
I have bought several vehicles from Hutchison, and have never been disappointed. Great organization with even greater employees. Visited dealership for service for my vehicle, and walked away with a new vehicle, all within a few hours.
Prompt service part was ordered and installed Everything is working fine friendly staff a very good experience my dealings with Hutcheson Ford has always been good
I have purchased vehicles from many dealerships over the years and this place is one of the best. Everyone I dealt with was a top notch professional. I've dealt with the service department a few times over the years and they really have it together also.
The people at Hutcheson Ford live their moto, "It's not what we do, it's how we do it". From the beginning Ron Rifle made my wife and I comfortable. We must have driven 5 or 6 vehicles on one of the hottest day in July every time we got in the AC was already running and welcoming to get into. Ron is well versed in his knowledge of Ford and Lincoln products. He took care of everything from getting an extra key programmed and an owners manual ordered to explaining all the little things the two of us asked about. The other personal we encountered made sure we where taken care of. I took advantage of the cold water and snacks that where on hand. Finalizing the deal Nathan Kemnitzer explained all our options and helped us compare and contrast the extended service agreements. It wasn't the most expensive contract either.
The service was exceptional. Can't say enough about how friendly everyone was. I would recommend the dealership for service and sales. We will definitely be back.
Nathan's description of the vehicle was accurate. He had it ready to look at when we arrived. No pressure, no hassles. Paperwork went easily.
Nathan was very friendly, as was everyone I met there. Amy had all the paperwork in order. I was disappointed we had to play the "let me go check with my manager" game during negotiations. I'd heard this dealership was different. I wasted three hours on my day off and didn't get the vehicle, then was offered the deal I needed a few days later, and had to make another trip.
Every body at Hutchen was very friendly and polite and made us the customer feel like everybody their wanted to help get exactly what we were wantingi in a vehicle, Travis our salesman was professional, and very helpful. We appreciate the great experience and look forward to working together again
This was my first time ever buying a new car. I had been working with Nathan for just over 4 months. He would check different cars and prices for me. He knew I was on a budget, and worked diligently to make sure we were UNDER budget! Everyone was all smiles at the dealership. They were super informative - asking if I had any questions or concerns throughout the entire process. Ryan gave me an above market average price for my trade-in (that was super exciting). Amy made sure I was aware of all of my financial options before purchasing. Overall, this dealership is incredibly thorough, professional, and friendly. Each person I interacted with told me if there were ever any issues to contact them personally. I definitely recommend this dealership!
By far the best experience I have had buying a new vehicle. This was my first vehicle from Hutchenson but it won't be my last.
Nathan was great to work with as always. Everyone at Hutcheson goes out of their way to make sure you have a positive experience while purchasing a vehicle.
From the time we entered the building everyone was welcoming and friendly. Travis Holt assisted us with our purchase and was fantastic. He took the extra time to make sure we understood all options and got the vehicle we wanted. He was down to earth and had a great sense of humor which made the experience even better. Nathan helped with the financing portion and made things smooth and hassle free. From start to finish we had a fantastic experience. I love that we have such good service in our small town.
Would recommend this dealership. Nathan went above and beyond to make sure I got the vehicle I wanted. Pleased with the professionalism of the staff.
Best car buying experience I've had in my entire life!! Amy made the entire process easy and stress free!! Nathan was very knowledgeable about the features of the vehicle, making it easy to transition from my old vehicle to the new.
VERY VERY personalized service. Nathan was awesome and went thr extra mile. We will for sure be back for future trucks and service. THANK YOU!!!
The thing I love most about Hutcheson Ford is the small-town atmosphere. The entire staff, not just your sales rep, is friendly and takes the time to get to know you and what you want. Then they take the time to make it happen. There's no pressure, and it's obvious that you're not just another sale. They truly believe in building relationships and creating customers for life.
My 2001 Ford Ranger finally made its last mile. Went to Hutcheson Ford and met Nathan. After spending time discussing what I needed I decided I no longer needed a truck and decided on an Escape. After discussion, test driving and spending some time with Amy (such a delightful and knowledgeable person) I am now owner of the Escape. Thanks Nathan. I am loving driving that Escape.
Nathan was very helpful every step of the purchase. Everyone was friendly. Would highly recommend Hutcheson to anyone else looking for a used vehicle. Thanks
The purchase of a new vehicle is always a bit stressful. Having always loved the Ford Expedition, we knew we would like to go into retirement having this reliable, comfy vehicle to drive. Nathan and Ryan helped us find exactly what we were looking for without being overbearing or pushy! Thanks, Hutcheson Ford!
always love working with Ryan and Amy. It was good working with Nathan on this deal. The time of the paperwork is awesome!!! Thank you so much
Nathan our salesman has always gone above and beyond the call of duty to find us what we are looking for in our ford veichles. The whole dealership goes beyond what's expected and when you investing that kind of money, trust and loyalty are the must important to us. We have found all of the above with Hutcheson Ford
Great people, great service, great value. Brought a van in for an oil change, they identified some other issues that needed attention. No pressure, but was happy to be aware of them and decided to get them taken care of here also.
Very friendly , and go fat and beyond to make things go smoothly , they are by far the top of the list in buying a car . Will definitely be a repeat customer.
This was the best experience I've had purchasing a vehicle. Everyone was helpful and went above and beyond to get me in the vehicle I wanted.
Easily the best Dealer service center around. Would not take my vehicle any where else. Also got a new work truck at Hutcheson. Very easy to deal with.
To anyone purchasing a car or truck highly recommend Nathan Kemnitzer! Nathan is friendly, professional knowledgeable and and one heck of a model American! and
Purchasing a vehicle is a big decision and they made it enjoyable. Took the time to show you the features of the vehicle as well as show you around the dealership. Thanks for a great experience.
All around great dealership. Very friendly and polite. Always do good work and go out of their way to explain what needs to be done or what the did.
Sales Experience was good but I was disappointed with the interest rate on my loan since I do have excellent credit. Now I have to refinance through my personal credit union.
Could not recommend a better place. The people are all AMAZING to work with! Will continue to take my business to them! All of them are great to work with.
Everyone at the St. James Hutcheson Ford location goes out of their way to help us find a vehicule that best fits our needs and budget. We have had only the best service no matter what our requests have been whether it be car shopping, car repair services, or car rentals. Leaving them a positive review is just a small way we get to say thank you again.
I was in for service on another vehicle and asked to look at a new car, talked numbers, took it for a test drive and within a few short hours I had the car I wanted at a price I was looking for. The sales team was excellent!
I went in and said I wanted their lowest price and didn't want to haggle they shot me a price that was thousands lower that what I had been given at other dealerships. Very friendly and knowledgeable and overall a great buying experience. I will definitely return in the future and highly recommend anybody interested in a new Ford to give these people a chance.
Wasnt sure what make or model i was interested in. Wasnt even 100% sure i wanted a ford. I was however sure that i wanted to purchase from them. All round great staff! 3 purchase from there, thanks for my 2016 ford fusion work car.
This was our fourth vehicle purchase from Hutcheson Ford! I have never been disappointed with a vehicle we have drove off their lot. From the first point of contact, Nathan was always on it. He was professional and willing to look for the vehicle I really wanted. His manager, Ryan, has always been polite and respectful. Amy has always been super-friendly and efficient with financing and paperwork. What a great team! They make buying a vehicle fun and enjoyable. To bad 5 stars is as high as you go. THANKS!
We appreciated the professionalism of the dealership. After researching and comparing, we found Hutcheson Ford provided the best value for the vehicle we purchased. As we completed the paperwork, no additional fees were tacked on to the cost of the vehicle - a pleasant surprise!
Highly recommend for a car purchase. Very pleased with a very professional staff. Nathan and Amy should be commended. Will be a return customer if need be.
great service and fair pricing. very pleased with the overall experience. Everyone we worked with was very accommodating throughout the entire process and very efficient at their specific role all while making you feel right at home.
I recently sold my 2010 Ford Expedition and I was in the market for a smaller vehicle but I wasn't sure what vehicle I wanted. Ryan Shockley, Anthony Billingsley, Ron Riffel, Nathan Kemnitzer, Travis Holt, and Rodney Barnett went above and beyond searching for the exact vehicle to meet all my wishes. It was the last day of the month and the dealership was very busy. Within 24 hours of walking in the dealership, the sales team had my requested vehicle on the lot waiting for me to pick up. They were extremely patient, knowledgable and willing to find exactly what I wanted. My "new to me" ride is a 2016 Ford Edge and I absolutely love it! Thanks to everyone at Hutcheson Ford for putting customers first and finding me the perfect vehicle!!
Working with Hutcheson Ford over the years we have NEVER had anything but excellent service and amazing treatment. They are upfront and honest, no crazy purchasing fees, and they work super hard to give you their best deal. When you call....people are friendly which happens every single time...not just randomly. You are always greeted with a smile and a hello. I have always felt like people enjoy working there, which in turn, trickles down to the customer. It has always been more than a pleasant experience each and every time we do business there. I have to add that I always do all of my own "trades/purchases" and tell my husband after the fact....I am never treated differently with/without the presence of him when I walk in their store. Overall, our entire family does business with them for the simple fact of the kind way they treat people.
The best service I have ever had in 50 years as a car buyer. The deal was great and the treatment even better. I have bought several cars there and will return.
Fast, friendly, responsive, patient and no sales pressure. Hutcheson Ford is awesome and their great service continues AFTER the sale. We will continue to purchase future vehicles from Mike and his crew.
The Hutcheson team made me feel welcomed throughout the entire process. Everyone I interacted with were friendly and personable. A great deal was made and the vehicle was promptly washed and ready for me to drive off the lot. The day after, I received a phone call from the owner asking about my satisfaction level. I continue to be amazed about the exceptional service and sincerity of all Hutcheson Ford employees.
I don't visit dealerships very often, usually purchase vehicles privately, but our experience at Hutcheson Ford was very pleasant. All of the staff were friendly & helpful. Nathan was very personable (not 'car salesman' personable). He was genuine & not pushy at all. It helps that I purchased the vehicle I really wanted & am very happy about that! Will definitely recommend this dealer to others!
Nathan was friendly. He was honest and helped us find what we were looking for. Amy was super easy to work with. We got a great car and a great price and a great interest rate. We will be back.
Ryan went above and beyond to make sure our purchase went smoothly and quickly. Nathan and Anthony both went over features and answered every question I had, which was a lot. Jessica knew I was in a crunch for time and had my papers ready to go and moved us quickly but accurately through the process. They gave me too trade in for my vehicle and the price of the truck I purchased was very fair. My parents have bought from Hutcheson for years and highly recommended them to us. We can sure see why. I wouldn't buy from anyone else now. Mike has a top notch dealership!
The service is good, I am very pleased with the service I received. Nathan was the person that sold me my car, and is always there to see that I am taken care of..I recommend Hutcheson Ford to nylons that is looking for a car.
We had a great experience from start to finish! We were done start to finish in less than 3 hours! We will buy our next cars here as well!
Sales, Financing & Service - We've been dealing with Hutcheson Ford for 4 years now and cannot say enough about how well they take care of us!
I got good service when I was thinking about buying a different ton truck for my business. They talked over all the opinions with me and prices. How long it would take for the truck to be shipped and ready for me to pickup for work.
Hutcheson ford has the best customer service that will meet whatever needs you have. Good prices, good work from the shop, and reliable vehicles. Definitely reccomend. I wont buy elsewhere!
I contacted this dealership after my teenage daughter found a car on cargurus.com that she was interested in. The salesman I spoke to, Nathan, was very helpful and honest about the condition of the car as we were going to drive 2 hours if it was a good vehicle. When we arrived, Nathan was unavailable but Jason helped us. It was a no-haggle deal as I made it clear I didn't want to haggle back and forth. We had the whole deal taken care of and on our way in 2.5 hours. I was so impressed with all the staff! Great experience!
My wife and I have purchased numerous vehicles from Hutcheson Ford for the last 30 plus years. The #1 reason we keep going back is the OUTSTANDING people that work there. During our most recent purchase, (a 2016 Lincoln MKX), our salesman, Nathan K., the sales manager, Ryan S., and the finance manager, Amy H., made us feel at ease and well taken care of through the entire process. Buying a vehicle couldn't be more satisfying.
It was a very good experience! Nathan was very helpful and very personable in helping me get my truck. He's been watching for me for a long time and this time we finally made a deal!! My family loves the truck and appreciate Hutcheson Ford and Nathan on everything they did to get us in this truck.
Nate Kemnitzer went out of his way to help me and my family purchase a truck. They were friendly, but most importantly not pushy, when it came to making a decision to buy a truck. He was honest and upfront about a lot of issues and items I was considering when it came to purchasing the truck. He, along with his financier and sales manager, stayed late into the night to accommodate the long hours I work. Even though there's other dealerships closer to me, I will continue to go to Hutcheson Ford to service the truck I purchased, as well as my Ford Explorer I already own.
My wife and I were looking for a used Transit to fit our family, Nathan found one for us that fit our needs. This was the third vehicle we have bought from them and will definitely go back. They are not pushy, just up front with you from the beginning. Some minor things needed to be done to the vehicle on the inside and Gordy made sure it was taken care of. Also before we picked it up they detailed it for us and it looked great. Thanks!!
I traded in a truck upgraded to F250. After about 2 weeks I didn't like it. Was Too big for me. Went in and asked Ryan if there was any options. He had Nathan show me a couple of F150 and I chose one of them. Ryan worked with me on the deal and it went smoothly.!! I have had my F150 and I'm VERY SATISFIED!!! Thanks guys!!!
Traded my truck in for bigger truck F 250. After 2 weeks I really didn't like the box feel and truck was too much for me. Went in and spoke with Ryan to see if there were any options. He had Nathan show me a few trucks. Very knowledgeable on the different options. I chose one and then Ryan worked his magic and worked out a deal. Amy explained the options we had with extras. While I waited for my new truck to get ready they allowed me to keep my F250 to use. Nathan helped me sync up my phone and went over all the buttons. Ryan wanted me to be happy with my choice of truck and happy with my experience with Hutcheson! The only thing that wasn't top notch was the detailing of my new truck. It needed more attention. That was a bit disappointing.
We purchased a used 2016 Explorer and so far have been pleased with the vehicle. I worked through Nathan and Ryan , mostly Nathan. Both were great to work with. They were open and fair with the purchase of car and helped me understand the buying process. If possible, it would be helpful to include a copy of the original sale list for the vehicle to see what options came on the vehicle. For future reference, it would be good to send the customer down the road with a full tank of gas (we got that with our Buick Enclave), the Explorer's tank was half full.
literally, my truck caught fire on I 44 the afternoon before, and this was the Ford dealership 2 miles away from the hotel I crashed at that night everyone who I talked to at Hutcheson and particularly Nathan treated me with respect and caring and a positive sense for how we could move forward they found me the car I wanted within my budget, start to finish it was approved in 4 hours I will travel from Chicago to do business with them again -- a class organization! Lu G.
After reading reviews and talking with friends we decided to search outside our dealership of 20+ years and try Hutcheson Ford. Even though its an hour trip one way we are so glad we did! Thinking of ordering a new truck (alot we didn't want on it) surprisingly they found what we wanted, With a few add ons it was perfect! We want to really thank Ryan for his professionalism, going above and beyond, sealing the deal, making sure we got the truck we wanted! Also thanks to Nathan who knew the truck professionally, kindly explained all the gadgetry, answering all our questions. Very informative. We were amazed at all the smiles and friendly faces of the staff we didn't meet but also made us feel welcome. We brought the truck in a week later to get items we ordered put on and got the chance to meet the service dept. And staff. Never have we seen such a clean organized shop. This is a very friendly, clean, professional, make you feel at home establishment, which tells us they take pride in taking care of our vehicle when it's being serviced right down to the paper floor mats! (THANK U!) They really care about their customers. Our phone calls and texts, which were many, were answered promptly and courtiously from sales to service dept. We now know Hutcheson Ford stands above the rest! They stay on top of things, rest assured, they do what they say and have everything in order when you get there! Thank You to the friendly staff at Hutcheson Ford, especially through the holiday season and bitter cold temps your smiles made this a warm pleasant experience! We definatly will be bringing our truck in to be serviced regularly and look forward to doing business in the future because you have certainly earned our trust!
We needed a car for my daughter and it needed to be safe and dependable. The sales staff at Hutcheson ford went above and beyond for us. This isnt the first vehicle that we have purchased from this particular dealership. They are wonderful to work with. I highly recommend them!
Couldn't have ask for a better team to work with at a dealership!! Not your typical salesman that keep bugging you to sell you a vehicle. They are the most laid back and are all about the customer!!
Hutcheson Ford is top of the line in our opinion. Everyone there, from the sales people, to the finance people, to the service people, all are very friendly, professionals. It's obvious they are there to serve the customer. We have been loyal customers for many years and plan to be for many more to come.
Ron Riffel was the best part working with this dealership. We felt very at ease and that Ron was trustworthy. He was willing to work with us and management to get close to an agreed price. Compared to our last purchase thru another dealership two years ago, Hutcheson Ford surpassed that experience. We were impressed with the efficiency and attention to detail that they gave us. Never once did we feel we were taken advantage of.
I have purchased vehicles from many dealerships over the years and this place is one of the best. Everyone I dealt with was a top notch professional. I've dealt with the service department a few times over the years and they really have it together also.
Ron and Ryan were great to work with. Broke things down and explained everything. They were very helpful, and I left with the car that day.
The people at Hutcheson Ford live their moto, "It's not what we do, it's how we do it". From the beginning Ron Rifle made my wife and I comfortable. We must have driven 5 or 6 vehicles on one of the hottest day in July every time we got in the AC was already running and welcoming to get into. Ron is well versed in his knowledge of Ford and Lincoln products. He took care of everything from getting an extra key programmed and an owners manual ordered to explaining all the little things the two of us asked about. The other personal we encountered made sure we where taken care of. I took advantage of the cold water and snacks that where on hand. Finalizing the deal Nathan Kemnitzer explained all our options and helped us compare and contrast the extended service agreements. It wasn't the most expensive contract either.
Our experience with this dealer was great. No complaints whatsoever. Great salesman, and easy sales transaction. Felt very comfortable through the entire process. Highly Recommend.
Ron was very helpful in putting us in a vehicle we liked and that we could afford. Amy was very professional and informative when doing our loan paperwork.. Enjoyed the several hours we spent picking out our new vehicle as well as waiting for loan info to go thru.
They took their time and explained everything to me knowing I dont do their job everyday. Helped me get the car I wanted and worked the price so I'd be happy. I will be going back in the near future of my wife a car.
I have purchased new cars from Hutcheson since the mid '80s and every time the service is beyond my expectations! I would go nowhere else
I got a great price on my truck I bought and was shown everything about all the features of my truck just loved the treatment we recieved
We had a good experience dealing with Ron. He was very helpful in finding a car for our mother and made us a deal that worked for us.
I was impressed with all aspects of my experience with your facility. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a new or used car.
Took my new f-150 in to have the oil changed, dropped off the truck early for an appointment that afternoon and they got it done way earlier than it was s scheduled. Good work and fast, gove them a try you won't regret it.
Ron was very good about explaining everything about the truck we where buying and Amy was amazing too!! I never felt pressured and they gave me a fair price for my triad in.
I love how friendly and professional everyone is at Hutchison Ford! I never had any doubts that we would once again walk away with the vehicle we were looking for without complications! Thank you, Anthony, Ron and Amy, another job well done! So happy and excited with my talking Ford Escape! This vehicle is so beautiful and clean, I love it! (Not sure when I will be comfortable letting it "park" me, but how cool to know that it can! Dream come true with heated seats and a heated steering wheel!) Thanks Hutcheson Ford for another dream come true! Sincerely, Colleen and Curtis Kelley (Edna C. and Wayne C. Kelley) PS. Thanks for the DISCOUNTS!!!!!! :-)
From the moment we came on the sales lot we were dealt with professionally. We showed up 30 minute before closing to just see what was available and a young man was getting ready to move the vehicle we were interested in to block the driveway to close and instead asked us if we wanted the keys to open it up and check it out. Most people would be bothered that their job was interrupted. Way to go random technician, first contact was customer need oriented and main reason we ended up staying to talk to a salesman that evening. From there Ron helped us out until after closing hours to try and help us find the vehicle we wanted and a price we hoped to find. The next day Ron sent me the reduced price after dealer and manufacturer expected discounts and we really like the price that it was reduced to and made arrangements to meet up sometime Saturday(next day) and fine tune everything. The next day we met up with Ron and we fine tuned over the numbers and rebates available and value of our trade in. While waiting on figures, Ron spent well over an hour going over all the vehicles many detailed features, and then took us on a test drive further explaining many features. We came back knowing we were going to purchase vehicle if they numbers came in good, which they did. Passed off to Amy at financing department and she was very helpful through that process as well. I will make note that everyone always had there stuff together during each process, pointing out that Ron had the vehicle pulled up front and ready to go before we even showed up. Best car buying experience I have ever received and owning my own business and being in sales myself it was refreshing to be treated way above expectations. Top it off with a top notch facility(clean restrooms and granola bar appreciated!!) I have already told many people where to go for their new vehicle. Mainly dealt with Ron & Amy and they deserve a bonus, but was treated great by everyone there. TOP NOTCH FORD DEALERSHIP!!
We were very pleased with the entire process. Ron Riffel was very professional and informative even after the sale. He took the time to go over all the features of the car even though it was late on Friday. We will definitely look at Hutcheson Ford for all our future purchases. Rick and Valerie Fuller
Everything was great until we said we was going to finance with our local bank then They refused to accept a down payment to hold vehicle until our bank got the paperwork done. Then just stopped taking our calls and would not return the banks calls so we could get all the paperwork done. Basically they tried bullying us into financing with them. I've been buying Fords for 20 years and never had such a horrible experience. Sales manager was a jerk and rude. We went somewhere else and found the same vehicle and they was happy to have our business and had no issues with us financing with our bank!!!! Buyer beware!!
Ron did a great job providing wonderful customer service. He was not pushy and was very helpful and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this dealership.
Hutcheson Ford was outstanding to work with. Our salesman was very personable and respectful. The dealership was exceptionally clean and made you feel at home. Would recommend to anybody and will shop there again in the future.
This dealership was very understanding about my financial standing and what needed to happen in order for me to get a car. The salesman and dealership as a whole did great!
Our salesman, Ron, was the most professional, accommodating salesman we've ever met. He listened to our needs and went beyond our expectations. We highly recommend Hutchenson Ford for your next vehicle.
Ron was very very helpful in getting me into the car that I wanted. He was very patient with me as I had to make the decision by myself. He made it very easy working with him. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a vehicle. I will be going back to Hutchinson for my next vehicle
Ron, Butch, Amy and Ryan did an awesome job helping us with our new F-250 truck. They all were great to work with and we really appreciated all the hard work they did. Keep up the good work! It shows to buy locally!
Customer service was amazing. 100% satisfied with my experience and purchase. Ron did an exceptional job at helping me get the perfect car. Made the process easy and simple. Amy made the finance part painless. Would definitely recommend and buy from here again!!
Went to trade in the vehicle I owned for a newer upgrade. Before I even got there Ryan had selected 3 options and let me test drive each one, after I had test drove them we sat down in his office and he wrote out everything I needed to know to make a smart decision. Was very understanding and didn't put pressure or push me to buy it that day. After making a decision I set up an appointment, to my suprise in the two days I had taken to make the decision. Ryan had dropped my interest rate from 11% to 4% and had dropped the sells price to the value of my trade-in so I had no sales price to pay. They took care of all the required paperwork needed. I just went in and grabbed the title of the new one I bought. Everyone who have asked me about our new vehicle I have recommended this dealership. When it's time to get another one I will go here FIRST.
I scheduled appointment on-line, then called an hour or two later to see if I could set-up a pick up time at my work. They got it set up and taken care of for the following morning in less than an hour!!! Next morning the driver came and picked up my truck in Rolla and had it back at 3:20 PM that afternoon with oil changed and a few minor fixes I had needed done. Thank you!!
When local dealers wouldn't help me find an office vehicle that fit our needs and budget, I hit the internet and within a few days found what I needed at Hutcheson Ford, at the right price. A phone call and several emails and the deal was done. They even delivered it to our door for a very reasonable fee. Ron was courteous, prompt to respond and took care of us like we were neighbors.
I had a pleasant experience purchasing two used vehicles from this dealer, a Chevy car and a Ford truck. The salesman was nice, patient, and most of all, not pushy. He even put both vehicles up on a lift for me so I could inspect them in greater detail. They accepted the offer I made for both of them and the transaction went smooth and swiftly. I don't particularly care for dealerships and I leave honest reviews but they're usually more on the negative side. My experience with this dealership, thus far, was a really good one and I will definitely consider them when I'm in the market for another vehicle. I recommend anyone to visit them and I hope you have a similar experience, if you do you'll be impressed as well.
I owned a 2007 Jeep since May 2007. I went to Hutchison Ford to trade up to a newer vehicle/ particularly interested in the Ford Escape. I am a proud new owner of a 2017 Ford Escape SE! Ron Riffel worked with me to find the right model, and service and finance had me out the door quickly. Whoever thinks buying a car is a hassle hasn't gone to Hutchison Ford in St James.
Purchasing a vehicle is a big decision and they made it enjoyable. Took the time to show you the features of the vehicle as well as show you around the dealership. Thanks for a great experience.
Dealing with Ron was a very pleasant experience. He explained everything about the truck and went above and beyond to make my truck purchase something to remember. After talking to Ryan he helped me get the ball rolling and introduced me to Ron. Hutchenson Ford is a very friendly down home dealership that cares about the customer. Oh I must not forget Amy she is so pleasant and personable, she explained all the options with the money and financing that I felt very comfortable and not pressured with the options available. Keep up the good work you have an A+ establishment. Thanks again Louis B.
Ron and Jum were fantastic! They make the customer feel important. They followed up on every detail without me having to. 3rd vehicle purchased through Hutcheson Ford.
The three individuals I dealt with were extremely helpful, professional and friendly. The customer service was exceptional. The price of the vehicle and the amount for my trade in were very reasonable. Very positive experience. Will definitely go back.


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