Our knowledgeable staff is here to assist and serve our shoppers. Our two used car dealership locations are leading used car, truck, and SUV sales in SC. Our philosophy is client-centered and we are dedicated to ensuring your car shopping and purchasing procedures go as smoothly as possible. For all your car requirements JTs AutoLand of Columbia is your family vehicle store destination. We look forward to helping you and your family find the best vehicle your money can buy.
With our NO high-pressure sales and our upfront guaranteed lowest price offer, you can be sure you are making the best decision when it comes to buying your vehicle. With our customer-focused pricing and selection, rest assured you'll be satisfied. Don't make a mistake and buy somewhere else. Buy With Confidence, Buy From JTs! We want you to feel good about your decision and become a CUSTOMER FOR LIFE.
John T. Gandolfo was born July 15th, 1951, in New York City. His father moved the family to Wilmington, Delaware, in 1961 to pursue his career in Human Resources. Shortly after graduating from the University of Delaware, he married his wife, Mary, who, to this day, continues to be the cornerstone of his existence. He graduated from Villanova Law School in 1977, where he practiced law for three years as a prosecutor and another two years as a lawyer in private practice.
JT’s love for the car business began during his time in law school when he sold cars at a Pontiac dealership in Wilmington, Delaware, to pay his way through law school. Armed with a law degree and eager to pursue his automotive career, his positions at dealerships included management, sales training, and legal advisor. JT served as head of Governor Mark Sanford's DMV task force, whose overhaul was one of Mark's biggest accomplishments while in office. JT’s experiences there provided him with the foundation to one day own his own dealership.
That ownership opportunity came in 1990 when the Chrysler Corporation selected JT as a candidate to participate in their Marketing Investment Division. This was a program designed to help new dealers become established with the help of Chrysler and is how he came to own JTs Dodgeland of Columbia. He worked under their guidance until 1994 when he bought out their portion of ownership and moved the dealership to its current location on Greystone Blvd. In the years following, JT opened three JD Byrider Pre-Owned Car Dealerships as well as JTs Kia of Columbia, JTs Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Lexington, JTs Kia of Rock Hill, and JTs Autoland.
JT is also an active participant in the automobile community outside of his own dealership organization. He is a past Board Member of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers’ Association and a current member of the Kia National Council. In addition, JT and his employees recognize the importance of staying involved in the community. He is currently on the board for the Salvation Army, an organization in which many of his employees choose to donate their time. He also sits on the board for the Boy Scouts of America and is a past president of his Rotary club.
JT’s roots have grown deeply over the years, and he is proud to call South Carolina home. JT has taken great pride watching his employees prosper and give back to the community in their own ways. In many regards, he thinks of them as his family. The love of family is one of life’s greatest blessings. JT has two sons, Jonathan and Andy, who are both involved in the family business. JT and his family have enjoyed serving their customers and look forward to many more years to come.
We've built one of the top dealerships through our honest and straightforward business model. As a family run business, we understand and appreciate the hard work it takes to raise a family. We value your time with us and money. Our dealership is run by family and we treat you like family.
