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Classic Mazda

6951 Center St · Mentor, OH 44060

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SalesFebruary 2026

I had the pleasure of working with Jon Black.

My initial intent was just to get an idea of what I wanted to purchase in the upcoming months. But after spending time with Jon I left with a 2025 Mazda CX-5. He was very professional, patient and kind. I felt relaxed and not pressured to purchase a vehicle. He had a lot of knowledge about the vehicle and the company. He answered all of my questions and was very polite. While we took a test drive (he was kind enough to do the driving, per my request) we discussed all the features. After I purchased the vehicle, and even though I had already owned 4 other Mazdas, he walked me through all of the features again to make sure I was comfortable with everything. He went above and beyond as a salesman! I would recommend him to anyone that wanted to purchase a Mazda. This was the last car I planned to purchase, but if I decide to purchase another Mazda sometime in the distant future, Jon is the person I would look for to help me!

nea3188

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  • Submitted Feb 4, 2026
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SalesJune 2025

Phil Albert @ Classic Mazda is a great sales guy to work

with. His positive & easygoing nature makes your car shopping experience fun and satisfying. The whole team there @ Classic Mazda worked hard to make sure everything was just right during my recent ew car purchase. David

MrB

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  • Submitted Jun 27, 2025
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SalesMarch 2025

Rachel creates great combination of informative,

professional and energized. She elevated a challenging process to a fun learning experience. She and Curtis strike a nice balance that makes the sale smooth while still hitting all the important steps. I would recommend Rachel and Classic to anyone.

patrickm48

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  • Submitted Mar 27, 2025
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SalesDecember 2024

Classic Mazda of Mentor was a pleasant buying

experience! My salesman Phil was very polite and knowledgeable. The whole process quick and enjoyable.

Joe T

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  • Submitted Dec 29, 2024
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SalesDecember 2024

I assisted my son and daughter in law in searching for a

certified pre-owned Mazda CX5. We dealt with Brandon and Rachael was our sales associate. They were unbelievably helpful, knowledgeable and professional at every level. Rachael stayed well beyond closing time to finalize their purchase and ensured they were shown every aspect of the vehicle they just purchased. Rachael is a sales associate I would highly recommend to anyone shopping for a vehicle. The dealership is a terrific facility and the people there are the best of the best. And, they made a deal no one else could match.

PatrickA2016

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  • Submitted Dec 28, 2024
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SalesDecember 2024

Staff was very helpful and friendly.

The original sales person I spoke to on the phone was busy with another customer when I arrived but he brought an available sales person to me and introduced her. Rachel Blahovec assisted me and I husband with taking a car for a drive, answering questions and was never pushy. She explained every detail as we went through the process. Made purchasing a vehicle smooth. Thank you Rachel and the staff at Classic Mazda.

sjlowstetter

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  • Submitted Dec 17, 2024
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SalesJune 2024

We worked with Jon, Jesus, and Brandon on a deal that

worked well for both sides. No long wait and the transaction went very smoothly.

rsmierz

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SalesMarch 2024

James Joseph with internet sales could not have made it

easier. I had no intention of purchasing a vehicle while in Cleveland on other business, but the vehicle was perfect, my conversation with James on the specifics of the vehicle went great, and the dealer had priced the car extremely competitively. Thanks to James, I drove the 360+ miles home instead of flying. It was well worth it. He walked me through the process and took care of the details so well that when I arrived to pay and take possession, the paperwork took less than an hour. The vehicle was exactly as described and everything I was told about it was backed up in writing. The entire experience could not have gone better. I wish more dealerships had people like James.

Paul L

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  • Submitted Mar 15, 2024
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SalesFebruary 2024

Very helpful throughout process and no pressure.

Once we decided to purchase, the final paperwork was completed very quickly. Bryan did a great job explaining all the options in my new car and contacted me twice to answer any questions. This is my 3rd Mazda from Classic. L

Tony peters

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  • Submitted Feb 22, 2024
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SalesFebruary 2024

Rachel at Classic Mazda was a wonderful sales person and

very professional to work with. Rachel was very responsive but not pushy. Rachel and her manager patiently worked to meet (and did meet) the financial terms that I wanted for my lease. I am very happy with the great treatment I received from Rachel and her team at Classic Mazda.

Jim

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  • Submitted Feb 2, 2024
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SalesOctober 2023

Jon Black is a true professional, He presents himself

very well. When I came in to complete buying he had all the paper work ahead of time for my review. Was a pleasant experience. Will be back.

Browns!71

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  • Submitted Oct 5, 2023
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SalesJune 2023

James Joseph very freindly and knowledgeable about car.

Everybody tha helped me was very freindly and helpful Thank you

moonshadowdancer44

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  • Submitted Jun 9, 2023
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SalesFebruary 2023

During one of the most difficult times to buy a car, the

staff at classic Mazda really came through. Daniel Pavilonis went above and beyond on all fronts. He even brought me my plates and title to my home on his day off! Can’t recommend him and this dealership enough!

akujo777

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ServiceSeptember 2022

Dropped of my 2017 Miata RF to have a new FOB registered.

The previous owner had lost one of the FOBs and I had tried to have a Mazda FOB registered by a locksmith and it set the Keyless Entry Malfunction indicator lamp. I told the service representative (SR) about the issue and they stated since my new FOB was purchased from an online Mazda dealer (much cheaper than purchasing from Classic's Parts Department) they couldn't guarantee it would work, even though it was a 100% OEM Mazda FOB. For this service, the SR quoted me $98 for the programming/registering of the new FOB so I scheduled an appointment. Fast forward to the service day, and after the service department had my car for 35 minutes, I am told by the SR that it will now cost me $140 instead of $98 for the programming since the technician had to delete my old FOB key code from the start-stop unit (SSU). Really, $140 for a few additional key strokes within the Mazda service software? Deleting the old FOB key code should be required anyway since the old FOB was lost. Why would Mazda not delete a lost FOB from the electronic SSU as part of the normal practice since the old FOB (if found) could be used to steal the car... It seems a 40% increase in quoted fees after the fact is way overboard for a simple keystroke to delete the previous key codes and then reprogram/re-register the new FOB... Needless to say, I am very weary about having them perform any work on my Miata RF on my own nickel since they are so free with my wallet.

Ken W

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  • Submitted Sep 28, 2022
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SalesSeptember 2022

The only reason I gave two stars was because the general

manager was great, and professional. Nick crea, on the other hand, way unprofessional. I honestly wasn’t gonna write a review until he copped an attitude with me. I had been discussing selling my car (21 CX-30) for roughly a week, give or take a couple days. I decided to do it, when I went into the dealership is only when he finally mentioned it would take time for you to get money for selling your car. I went ahead anyways; at the end I told him just for future references you might want to mention to sellers ahead of time they won’t get money same day. After that he had an attitude with me. So sellers beware, if you’re expecting cash the day you sell your car, I’d go to a different dealership, Nissan gives cash same day, so does Kia in North Olmsted. I will say they did get my check fast, though.

Bratt421

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  • Submitted Sep 28, 2022
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SalesJuly 2022

Lee was excellent to work with at Classic Mazda. He

really knows his vehicles and was a great help when sharing car info with my wife and me regarding the CX-30 that we ended up purchasing through Classic Mazda. And to our surprise we got to meet Mr. Jim Brown who owns the dealership. He was very thoughtful and friendly and we enjoyed speaking with him. We appreciate Lee and the Classic Mazda team for making our vehicle purchasing experience smooth and efficient. Thank you! We will bring our car back for you to service in the future.

svago

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  • Submitted Jul 6, 2022
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SalesJuly 2022

All that I can say is, "OMG!" Classic Auto of Mentor

excuberates customer service, care for their customers, and being very knowledgeable of the products they sell. Bryan Walker was phenomenal! Bryan took time explaining to me the car that I would purchase, and have now all of its features, and answered every question that I had, and questions that I had not thought of. My experience at Classic Auto was beyond any service that I had received in a long time. Jim Brown's team greats everyone with a smile, and never leaves anyone feeling as if they were just a number, or a dollar sign. I will definitely recommend anyone that is looking for a car to purchase at a great price, and a place that provides quality care to their customers, Classic Mazda is the place to be. Kind Regards, B. Moore

B.Moore

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  • Submitted Jul 5, 2022
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SalesJune 2022

Bought my Mazda CX-5 at Classic Mazda yesterday. The

Bought my Mazda CX-5 at Classic Mazda yesterday. The dealership is well organized and clean. Everyone was polite and helpful. It was a pleasure dealing with our salesman, Bryan Mendez. It was a smooth and efficient experience.

Eva

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  • Submitted Jun 28, 2022
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SalesApril 2022

Overall Impression: Classic Mazda is a Class Act.Our

Overall Impression: Classic Mazda is a Class Act. Our Story: Arranged to test drive a used CX-5 with 3k miles on it that was from the dealer's loaner program. On our way there, the salesman, Lee Velazquez, called to say the person who test drove it before us bought the car. But there was a similar car available to test drive if we wanted. We kept our appt. and test drove the similar car. Liked it but wanted a package that it didn't have. Lee arranged to pull a car that met our specs out of the loaner program and sell it to us for same price of the car we were interested in initially. No bait and switch. Instead, Lee went above and beyond to get us the car we wanted for the price we expected. Through the whole process, Lee kept in touch via text and email so were able to get all the financing information and documents in their hands before we came to pickup the car. Everyone at the dealership was wearing full masks (not bandanas) and following COVID protocols. Very professional. Quick Tip: Dealer financing can take a while. So you may want to make your pick up appt. 2-3 hours before you want to get home. But considering how much time Lee saved us by getting our paperwork in order ahead of time, at Classic Mazda, it's worth the wait.

bretvask

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  • Submitted Apr 28, 2022
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SalesApril 2022

Employees were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

Have bought from Classic for years with Mike Manning. Best salesman ever! 5 star. Dealership is so clean and COVID protocols were followed properly

Mary

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  • Submitted Apr 8, 2022
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SalesNovember 2021

Classic Mazda has a clean and pleasant facility that is

comfortably laid out. It was obvious that everyone from reception to finance was very good at their job. Our sales person ( Brian Walker ) made the purchase of our new Mazda a pleasure. Brian’s knowledge of the CX 5 is complete, he answered all of our questions without help from a colleague or owners manual. Brian knows his product.

Steve

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  • Submitted Nov 7, 2021
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ServiceMay 2021

We Purchased 2020 CX30,These People are Top Notched

John,Nick,Rob,Gave Us the Best Deal Ever!!Thank God we kept it local,Your the best Clasdic Mazda

RJCUVA1015

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  • Submitted May 30, 2021
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SalesNovember 2019

New car for Michelle

Phil was great to work with - he thoroughly explained everything and kept us “entertained” as we waited our turn to speak with the finance guy.

Mishka

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  • Submitted Nov 13, 2019
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SalesApril 2019

Awesome experience once again!!

My husband and I would give our experience at Classic a 5 plus if possible. Less than 3 years ago we leased a CX5 and we were more than pleased. Not just with the vehicle, it was Phil Albert that made an impact on both of us. What a kind, knowledgeable gentleman. Phil does not rush or push you into something. He is very respectful and truly appears to understand others situation. What a great team, Phil along with Tony the General Manager and Anthony the Finance Manager made us feel at home. These are just a few reasons why we chose to return to Classic to lease another vehicle. Thank you for such a positive experience! Mr. and Mrs. John Pellegrini

Jpell

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  • Submitted Apr 20, 2019
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SalesApril 2019

Purchase of New Car

I had a wonderful experience from the moment we walked in the door. Everyone was professional, helpful, and made the purchase of my new car a great experience.

KCrawford

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  • Submitted Apr 17, 2019
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SalesFebruary 2019

My new mazda experience

We dealt with Phil Albert and he was the most amazing car salesman my father and I had ever dealt with! He made the process fast, easy and so exciting! It was the first car I purchased on my own and it was the best experience! I would highly recommend Phil! I can’t wait to go to back to him to get my next car! Thank you so much Phil for helping me get my car!!!!

Czullo24

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  • Submitted Feb 27, 2019
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SalesApril 2018

Five Stars!

Once again Bryan Walker made purchasing a car at Classic Mazda smooth and thorough. He guided me through the process and was able to answer all my questions. I highly recommend Bryan & Classic Mazda.

cc22

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  • Submitted Apr 20, 2018
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SalesMarch 2015

I should have known better, DUH on me

They were perfect as usual! Earlier in the day my wife and I took a drive over an hour (1 way) on a promise from Fred Martin Superstore. What a JOKE of a place. Stupid us for believing them. Came home extremely mad from that experience and just drove 3 minutes away from our home to Classic Mazda where we have bought other cars from the Classic Campus. In less than 2 hours we were done and they treated us with perfect mannerism and very professional. I got my truck at the price I set before hand and they met me where i wanted to be. I will continue to go to Classic in the future and never look anywhere else ever again. My appreciated Bob Mahoney

moose1016

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  • Submitted Mar 30, 2015
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SalesSeptember 2014

Great buying experience. Very clean and professional

dealership. Excellent internet sales experience. Fast buying process at the dealer. I was in and out quickly on the last day of the month. Salesman was very friendly. I received a fair trade-in value for my car. Manager walked over to thank me for my business. I would recommend this dealer to anyone looking for a Mazda in Northeast Ohio. Don't waste your time on the Bedford auto mile.

Teknlgy

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  • Submitted Sep 1, 2014
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SalesJune 2014

Nick was excellent! Very friendly and not pushy at all.

He answered all my questions and got me a great deal on my new car. Even the manager came over to congratulate me on my new purchase.

Star81487

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  • Submitted Jun 8, 2014
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SalesSeptember 2013

Bob Calkins was great to work with. Didn't try to give

me the bogus salesmen shpeal. I was in and out no hassles. I will be a long time customer.

Jvaranese5

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SalesJune 2013

Shane and the Sales Manager that assisted me was amazing.

Very friendly and extremely helpful. I will recommend that dealership for anyone who is looking to purchase a vehicle.

ortiz1436

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  • Submitted Jun 10, 2013
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SalesJune 2012

Bob, the sales rep. was great. Friendly, answered all

questions thoroughly. I went to the dealership feeling anxious and nervous about dealing with a totally new dealership and people I did not know. The employees seemed to portray honesty and also a thorough knowledge of the vehicle and also the dealership. My preconceptions of the experience were discounted by the kindness and seemingly honest traits of the sales rep and finance mgr. Overall a very positive and pleasant experience.

Lditurno

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  • Submitted Jun 11, 2012
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SalesJune 2012

We love our new car! Everyone was very helpful &

knowlegable. This made the process fast & simple. Dan came to my work to pick up the car to add remote start & a luggage rack...that made the process easier.

shellsmazda

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  • Submitted Jun 11, 2012
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SalesJune 2012

The customer service at Classic Mazda is top-notch. I was

treated with professional respect and consideration in making my decision to purchase a new car.

crschaefer

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  • Submitted Jun 10, 2012
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SalesJune 2012

I chose Classic based upon past experiences. This time

at first, price drove me here. After working with Bob Culkins, my sales associate, it's the quality of the people. He knew everything about the vehicle and was very polite.

cmahovlic

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  • Submitted Jun 9, 2012
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SalesJune 2012

I purchased 3 cars from this classic mazda dealership in

Mentor and have been overall satisfied with my experience's at this dealership. For this last visit, the salesman I dealt with was easy to work with and did not push anything on me. He worked with me to get the best deal and was quick to get a response. The staff overall are all polite and I would highly recommend this dealership to friends and family.

diddy3122

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  • Submitted Jun 9, 2012
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SalesJune 2012

Enjoyed the dealership. Everyone was nice and straight

forward. There was no pressure, and Steve was upfront about the issues with the car i was buying.

foi18

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  • Submitted Jun 9, 2012
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SalesDecember 2011

referred by dave kirk from classic, robert was very

helpful and made the process extremely easy and stress free. excellent follow up after the sale to inform us on the timeframes for the remote install as well as the check back to pay off our current lease.

osudk33

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  • Submitted Dec 29, 2011
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ServiceDecember 2011

I brought my car in because the automatic starter shuts

off as soon as you open the door. After the car being there half a day, the service department said that it was a manufacture install and there was nothing they could do. I know other new cars (Mazdas) do not do this with a factory installed automatice car starter. Also, if this problem was known as a "factory" install defect, why didn't the service department know this and tell me before I brought it in. I do not believe that Mazda, the corporation, would be satisfied with such a disfunctional automatic starter. The service department gave me Mazda's number to call. I really felt that this was something they should have pursued, since I bought the car from them.

tinajrose

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  • Submitted Dec 21, 2011
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SalesDecember 2011

I bought a used car from them in June. I purchased a

2006 Chrysler Town and Country mini-van. I traded in a VERY beatup 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager mini-van that I'm sure the staff has nightmares about!! They were wonderful, were easy to deal with, very accomodating, and I love the car. Nate drove all the way to Classic Madison to bring the car to Mentor for me to see. While Nate was at his military weekend, Pete covered and was very helpful. I recently had the oil changed and tires rotated and the service department was wonderful also! I don't remember the lady's name in the service department but she was very nice and helpful. In reference to the question below about "how did I find out about you" 26 years ago I bought a car from Classic and it was a very positive experience then also.

JillN

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  • Submitted Dec 15, 2011
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SalesDecember 2011

Both of the Classic sales manager and Classic salesman,

names are listed above, are excellent people to work with as they answer any and all questions in a polite and complete way. I never need to worry about getting incorrect answers as I can trust them completely.

garypayton123

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  • Submitted Dec 12, 2011
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SalesDecember 2011

Everybody I spoke with was very friendly, they knew what

Everybody I spoke with was very friendly, they knew what they were talking about or, if there was any doubt they went and looked up that information to be sure I got the right answer. I went to this dealer knowing very little about the car I was looking at. They told me about it I went and did my homework to be sure they were correct and not just trying to make a sale. They were correct about everything. They also offered some options as far as models and options. There was no pressure to buy that's why I bought.

wmruddy

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  • Submitted Dec 11, 2011
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ServiceDecember 2011

The service at Classic Mazda was very good, as usual. The

staff is friendly and answer any questions I have. Today's service was for an oil change and Mazda recall fix of the power steering. It was performed efficiently and in the time frame I was told. The only improvement I could think of woiuld be to provide a loaner car for long repairs/service. I live 20 minutes away and cannot always get a ride to and from the dealership . But I'm not sure any dealers do this any more. Overall, I find the service very good—whic is why I am willing to drive from a neighboring city. th

firthkm

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  • Submitted Dec 10, 2011
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SalesDecember 2011

We were Internet customers. For us, it was the first

time ever buying a car over the Internet. BTW, we're in our late 60's and live in a retirement community in mid-Florida. We bought a used, low mileage, 2009 Miata. Bill Cheraso was terrific thoughout the process! He was careful to describe things accurately and he diligently re-checked specific areas we inquired about before answering our questions. His communication skills are excellent and his follow-up by email was always on-point. The car arrived as described and has been great. Some months after purchase, I discovered that the jack was missing. I contacted Bill Cheraso and although there was certainly no contractual obligation remaining, he located a jack and sent it to us. What a guy! I would certainly do business with him and Classic Mazda again. BTW, our daily-driver is a 2007 Honda Accord 4-dr. EX-L. It has been modified to also function as a towed vehicle behind our RV. We have no intention of trading it yet as we intend to retain and use our RV for at least one more year. When we are ready to replace our Honda, you better believe that we will be checking with Bill and CLassic Mazda as a part of our buying process.

billogden1

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  • Submitted Dec 10, 2011
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