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Best Mass-Market Dealerships in Cincinnati: The View of the Customer

The 25 best mass-market stores in the Cincinnati metro, ranked from 86 on what their own customers said in public Google reviews this year: how they rate them, how many are commenting, whether the store answers, and how often customers leave frustrated.

Key takeaways

  • Jeff Wyler Superior Honda and Kings Ford hold the area's 2 A grades.
  • No mass-market dealer in the area is materially gaining share of voice this year.
  • Caring is the most common cause of frustration, at 5 of 25 stores.
  • Every store in the area replies to at least an average share of its reviews.

Graded on what customers actually said

Most "best dealership" lists rank on star rating alone. A 4.8 with 40 reviews and a 4.8 with 4,000 reviews are not the same store, and neither number tells you whether the dealership answers when something goes wrong. The Widewail Index reads every public Google review for the 86 Mass-Market dealers in the Cincinnati metro and grades each one on four things.

Customer RatingStar rating, weighted by volume
Comment ActivityHow many customers write about the store each month
ResponsivenessShare of reviews that get an owner reply
FrustrationShare of reviews describing a bad experience. Lower is better.
A90–100 ExceptionalB80–89 StrongC70–79 AverageD60–69 Below averageFUnder 60

Each input is ranked against every franchise dealer in the country, combined into one score, and converted to a letter. Grades refresh monthly and cannot be purchased.

The 25 best mass-market dealers in Cincinnati, ranked from 86

Ordered by customer health score, 2026 year to date.

1OF 25

Jeff Wyler Superior Honda

Honda · Cincinnati, OH
AExceptionalTop 5% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness top 25%, frustration top 25% (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise warranty. Caring is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Top 25%Frustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedWarranty
Causes frustrationCaring
2OF 25

Kings Ford

Ford · Cincinnati, OH
AExceptionalTop 5% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration top 25% (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise honesty. Valet is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedHonesty
Causes frustrationValet
3OF 25

Tom Gill Chevrolet

Chevrolet · Florence, OH
BStrongTop 5% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise warranty. Cleanliness is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedWarranty
Causes frustrationCleanliness
4OF 25

Jake Sweeney Chevrolet

Chevrolet · Cincinnati, OH
BStrongTop 10% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise parts department. Parts department is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedParts department
Causes frustrationParts department
5OF 25

Jeff Wyler Hyundai of Eastgate

Hyundai · Batavia, OH
BStrongTop 10% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness top 25%, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise staff. Caring is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedStaff
Causes frustrationCaring
6OF 25

Jake Sweeney Kia

Kia · Florence, OH
BStrongTop 10% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise parts department. Caring is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedParts department
Causes frustrationCaring
7OF 25

Jeff Wyler Honda of Colerain

Honda · Cincinnati, OH
BStrongTop 10% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise honesty. Loaner cars is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedHonesty
Causes frustrationLoaner cars
8OF 25

Lebanon Ford

Ford · Lebanon, OH
BStrongTop 10% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity above average, responsiveness top 25%, frustration top 25% (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise honesty. Wait times is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedHonesty
Causes frustrationWait times
9OF 25

Kings Kia

Kia · Cincinnati, OH
BStrongTop 10% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness top 25%, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise price and cost. Wait times is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedPrice and cost
Causes frustrationWait times
10OF 25

Jeff Wyler Eastgate Nissan

Nissan · Batavia, OH
BStrongTop 10% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness top 25%, frustration top 25% (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise communication. Financing is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Top 25%Frustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedCommunication
Causes frustrationFinancing
11OF 25

Jeff Wyler Kings Nissan

Nissan · Cincinnati, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating above average, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise loaner cars. Warranty is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedLoaner cars
Causes frustrationWarranty
12OF 25

Mike Castrucci Chevrolet Sales INC

Chevrolet · Milford, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating above average, comment activity above average, responsiveness top 25%, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise honesty. Caring is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedHonesty
Causes frustrationCaring
13OF 25

Jeff Wyler Hyundai of Fairfield

Hyundai · Fairfield, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating above average, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness top 25%, frustration below average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise cleanliness. Wait times is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Top 25%Frustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedCleanliness
Causes frustrationWait times
14OF 25

Jeff Wyler Mazda

Mazda · Batavia, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity above average, responsiveness top 25%, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise communication. Maintenance and repair is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedCommunication
Causes frustrationMaintenance and repair
15OF 25

Cronin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram · Lebanon, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity above average, responsiveness above average, frustration top 25% (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise price and cost. Parts department is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Above avgResponsiveness Above avgFrustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedPrice and cost
Causes frustrationParts department
16OF 25

Mark Sweeney Buick GMC

Buick GMC · Cincinnati, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration top 25% (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise management. Communication is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedManagement
Causes frustrationCommunication
17OF 25

Kings Mazda

Mazda · Cincinnati, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity above average, responsiveness top 25%, frustration top 25% (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise communication. Wait times is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedCommunication
Causes frustrationWait times
18OF 25

Jake Sweeney Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram · Springdale, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating above average, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration below average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise parts department. Loaner cars is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedParts department
Causes frustrationLoaner cars
19OF 25

Jake Sweeney Mazda Tri-County

Mazda · Cincinnati, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness below average, frustration top 25% (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise communication. Management is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Below avgFrustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedCommunication
Causes frustrationManagement
20OF 25

Mt Orab Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram · Mt Orab, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating above average, comment activity above average, responsiveness top 25%, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise management. Product knowledge is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedManagement
Causes frustrationProduct knowledge
21OF 25

Jeff Wyler Fairfield Kia

Kia · Fairfield, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating below average, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration below average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise valet. Financing is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Below avgComment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedValet
Causes frustrationFinancing
22OF 25

Jeff Wyler Fairfield Nissan

Nissan · Fairfield, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating above average, comment activity above average, responsiveness top 25%, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise professionalism. Caring is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedProfessionalism
Causes frustrationCaring
23OF 25

Jeff Wyler Hyundai of Colerain

Hyundai · Cincinnati, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating above average, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness above average, frustration below average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise loaner cars. Parts department is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedLoaner cars
Causes frustrationParts department
24OF 25

Tom Gill Buick GMC

Buick GMC · Hamilton, OH
BStrongTop 25% nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating above average, comment activity above average, responsiveness top 25%, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise honesty. Maintenance and repair is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedHonesty
Causes frustrationMaintenance and repair
25OF 25

Beechmont Ford

Ford · Cincinnati, OH
BStrongTop half nationally

Against franchise dealers nationally: customer rating top 25%, comment activity top 25%, responsiveness below average, frustration above average (a higher tier means fewer frustrated customers). Customers most often praise valet. Wait times is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Below avgFrustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedValet
Causes frustrationWait times

Frequently asked

What is the best mass-market dealership in Cincinnati?

Jeff Wyler Superior Honda in Cincinnati ranks first among 86 mass-market dealers in the Cincinnati metro on the Widewail Index for 2026, with a customer health score grade of A. Jeff Wyler Superior Honda, Kings Ford all hold A grades this month.

How are Cincinnati mass-market dealerships ranked?

Each dealership is scored on four inputs from public Google reviews, 2026 year to date: customer rating, comment activity, responsiveness, and frustration. Inputs are ranked against every franchise dealer nationally, combined into one customer health score, and shown as a letter grade from A to F. Grades refresh monthly and cannot be purchased.

Which mass-market dealers in Cincinnati are gaining ground?

No mass-market dealer in the Cincinnati metro is materially gaining share of voice this year.

How many mass-market dealers in Cincinnati were considered, and what does it take to make the list?

86 mass-market dealers in the Cincinnati metro were assessed and 25 made the list. Every store on it holds a B or better on the Widewail Index customer health score, and every store is at least above average on comment activity. Stores that did not make it are not named; their management teams can request a free scorecard showing the gap on each input.

Does a higher grade mean lower prices?

No. The grade measures what customers say in public reviews, not transaction prices. Pricing appears only as a sentiment topic, when customers raise it more or less often than at a typical mass-market dealer. Always get an out-the-door price in writing.

Not on this list?

86 mass-market dealers were considered. 25 made it. Here's what it takes.

Every store on this list holds a B or better on the Widewail Index customer health score, and the weakest store on the list still clears these bars against every franchise dealer in the country:

Customer rating Below averageComment activity Above averageResponsiveness Below averageFrustration Below average

Would your store make this list?

Enter what you know about your Google reviews this year. Each input is placed against every franchise dealer in the country and compared with the bar above.

Fill in any input to see where it lands.

What's in your scorecard

The same report Widewail delivers to dealer groups every quarter, built for your store from the Widewail Index, with a 20-minute analyst walkthrough for your GM and department heads.

  • Reputation Health Score, exact, and your rank among Cincinnati mass-market dealers •• / 100 · rank •• of 86
  • Monthly rating vs. benchmark •.•• · +•.•%
  • Monthly review volume vs. benchmark •• / mo · +••%
  • Response rate vs. benchmark ••% · ••.•%
  • Negativity percent vs. benchmark •.•% · ••.•%
  • Prioritized topics for the GM •••• · •••• ••••• · •••••
  • All 25 topics, positive and negative, vs. benchmark 25 × 4 values
  • The gap between your store and this list, input by input4 gaps
Analyst walkthrough. How the score is calculated, how topic analysis works, and what would move your store onto this list.

And for the stores on it: keep the spot.

Comment activity is one of the four inputs, and the one a management team controls fastest. See what Widewail's review generation would do for a store your size.

See how many reviews you could generate with Widewail

Comment activity is one of the four inputs behind every grade on this list, and the one a management team can change fastest. Enter your store's monthly transactions.

Enter either number to see the estimate.

How Widewail moves each measure on this page

Moves: Comment Activity

Signal

Review generation, private surveys and video testimonials, sent to every customer after a sale or service visit, so the customers who already chose you are the ones shoppers hear from.

18%of review requests converted at Cavender Auto Family; one store grew review volume 820% in 90 days.
Moves: Responsiveness

Response

Specialist-written replies to every review and social comment, delivered within 24 hours from one feed, including the negative ones shoppers read first.

5,622custom responses written in one year across seven Sloane Automotive locations.
Moves: Rating and Frustration

Customer Clarity

A monthly diagnosis of what's working, what's slipping, and who delivered it: staff performance by name, peer benchmarking from the Widewail Index, and ranked recommendations your managers can act on.

25 topicsclassified on every review, with the frustration drivers behind this page's tiers named and prioritized.