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

The 25 best mass-market stores in the Milwaukee metro, ranked from 77 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

  • No mass-market dealer in the area holds an A this month; Toyota of Brookfield leads with a B.
  • Schlossmann Honda City and Schlossmann Subaru City of Milwaukee are gaining share of the area's mass-market conversation this year.
  • Deals is the most common cause of frustration, at 3 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 77 Mass-Market dealers in the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, ranked from 77

Ordered by customer health score, 2026 year to date.

1OF 25

Toyota of Brookfield

Toyota · Brookfield, WI
BStrongTop 5% 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 parts department. Staff is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Losing
Often praisedParts department
Causes frustrationStaff
2OF 25

Eric Von Schledorn Chevrolet

Chevrolet · Saukville, WI
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 price and cost. Deals 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 praisedPrice and cost
Causes frustrationDeals
3OF 25

Schlossmann Honda City

Honda · Milwaukee, WI
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 honesty. Valet is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Below avgFrustration Top 25%Share of voice Gaining
Often praisedHonesty
Causes frustrationValet
4OF 25

5 Corners Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram · Cedarburg, WI
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 management. Cleanliness is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedManagement
Causes frustrationCleanliness
5OF 25

Hiller Ford

Ford · Franklin, WI
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 honesty. Parts department 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 frustrationParts department
6OF 25

Kunes Buick GMC of Oak Creek

Buick GMC · Oak Creek, WI
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 professionalism. Inventory is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedProfessionalism
Causes frustrationInventory
7OF 25

Griffin Ford

Ford · Waukesha, WI
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 wait times. Management is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Above avgResponsiveness Above avgFrustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedWait times
Causes frustrationManagement
8OF 25

Russ Darrow Mazda of Greenfield

Mazda · Greenfield, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedWarranty
Causes frustrationHonesty
9OF 25

Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Franklin

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram · Franklin, WI
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 communication. Management is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Above avgResponsiveness Above avgFrustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedCommunication
Causes frustrationManagement
10OF 25

Gordie Boucher Village Ford of Thiensville

Ford · Thiensville, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Below avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedCommunication
Causes frustrationHonesty
11OF 25

Russ Darrow Nissan of West Bend

Nissan · West Bend, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Below avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedPrice and cost
Causes frustrationHelpfulness
12OF 25

Wilde Honda

Honda · Waukesha, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Below avgFrustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedParts department
Causes frustrationCleanliness
13OF 25

Boucher Buick GMC of Waukesha

Buick GMC · Waukesha, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedManagement
Causes frustrationParts department
14OF 25

Rosen Nissan Milwaukee

Nissan · Milwaukee, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedWait times
Causes frustrationHelpfulness
15OF 25

Soerens Ford Inc

Ford · Brookfield, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedValet
Causes frustrationLoaner cars
16OF 25

Boucher Nissan of Waukesha

Nissan · Waukesha, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedWait times
Causes frustrationManagement
17OF 25

Ewald Volkswagen of Menomonee Falls

Volkswagen · Menomonee Falls, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Above avgResponsiveness Above avgFrustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedWait times
Causes frustrationFriendliness
18OF 25

Russ Darrow Kia of Wauwatosa

Kia · Wauwatosa, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Below avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Bottom 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedLoaner cars
Causes frustrationCaring
19OF 25

Boucher Chevrolet of Waukesha

Chevrolet · Waukesha, WI
BStrongTop 25% nationally

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

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Above avgFrustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedProfessionalism
Causes frustrationParts department
20OF 25

Russ Darrow Nissan of Milwaukee

Nissan · Milwaukee, WI
BStrongTop half nationally

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

Customer rating Below avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedPrice and cost
Causes frustrationTrade-ins
21OF 25

Gordie Boucher Nissan of Greenfield

Nissan · Greenfield, WI
BStrongTop half nationally

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

Customer rating Below avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Below avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedMaintenance and repair
Causes frustrationInventory
22OF 25

Gordie Boucher Ford of West Bend

Ford · West Bend, WI
BStrongTop half 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 wait times. Product knowledge is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Above avgFrustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedWait times
Causes frustrationProduct knowledge
23OF 25

Ewald's Hartford Ford

Ford · Hartford, WI
BStrongTop half 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 staff. Deals is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Above avgComment activity Above avgResponsiveness Top 25%Frustration Above avgShare of voice Holding
Often praisedStaff
Causes frustrationDeals
24OF 25

Schlossmann Subaru City of Milwaukee

Subaru · Milwaukee, WI
BStrongTop half 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 honesty. Caring is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Top 25%Responsiveness Below avgFrustration Top 25%Share of voice Gaining
Often praisedHonesty
Causes frustrationCaring
25OF 25

Ewald Kia Oconomowoc

Kia · Oconomowoc, WI
BStrongTop half 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 honesty. Deals is what most often causes frustration.

Customer rating Top 25%Comment activity Above avgResponsiveness Above avgFrustration Top 25%Share of voice Holding
Often praisedHonesty
Causes frustrationDeals

Frequently asked

What is the best mass-market dealership in Milwaukee?

Toyota of Brookfield in Brookfield ranks first among 77 mass-market dealers in the Milwaukee metro on the Widewail Index for 2026, with a customer health score grade of B. No mass-market dealer in the metro holds an A this month.

How are Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee are gaining ground?

Schlossmann Honda City, Schlossmann Subaru City of Milwaukee account for a larger share of the metro's mass-market reviews this year than over their lifetime.

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

77 mass-market dealers in the Milwaukee 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 no single input is required. 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?

77 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 Below averageResponsiveness Below averageFrustration Bottom 25%

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 Milwaukee mass-market dealers •• / 100 · rank •• of 77
  • 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.