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Germain Mazda of Columbus

(709 reviews)
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Sales hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Service hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
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Monday 9:00am–8:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am–8:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am–8:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am–8:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Friday 9:00am–6:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am–6:00pm 8:00am–4:00pm
Sunday Closed Closed
New (888) 571-0223 (888) 571-0223
Used (888) 860-8807 (888) 860-8807
Service (866) 442-2326 (866) 442-2326

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Great adventure

I was looking to lease a new car but was undecided as to what. We had been to Toyota and Nissan prior to visiting Mazda. My husband and I got to look around a bit and then Terry came out to great us. We appreciated the time to look before being approached by sales people. Terry was very attentive to my wants and needs. We took a very nice test drive in the Mazda 3 and Terry even had me stop in a parking lot to test the backup camera. I have never had such an informative test drive and review of a vehicle before. After about 45 minutes with Terry and the car we go in to do the paperwork. Once inside my eyes go to a different vehicle on the showroom floor. After oowwing and aahhing Terry asked if I wanted to test drive it. It being the Mazda CX3. I loved it. Needless to say we caused a few people to stay over time and I was able to drive my new car home. Thank you to Terry and all of the staff. This car lease adventure was a pleasurable one. Pam & Doc

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

Hi Pam and Doc! What an interesting time you had while picking your new Mazda! The CX-3 is a brand new model, so you're among the first to have one! One assuring thing about the Mazda vehicles is that they are all great, and so many of the wonderful things Terry had to say about the Mazda3 carry right over into the vehicle you decided on. We're so happy that you enjoyed your informative tests drives and congratulations on your new Mazda!

Smooth, professional, and painless

We had been looking around the area for a CX-5, and were having difficulty finding the car with the specific options we were looking for. We were planning to drive out of state to secure the car we wanted, but Terry from Germain lobbied hard for us to allow him to take care of things for us. We ended up getting the exact vehicle that we wanted (from the out of state dealer through a dealer trade) at a competitive price without any hassles or surprises. Terry is diligent and easy to work with, and probably saved us from heartache, as we suspect the other dealer was not being completely honest with us on pricing. Tim, sales manager, and Damon, finance manager, were also friendly and easy to work with. We felt valued as customers, and breathed a huge sigh of relief when there were no surprises with the paper work. I love that the dealership doesn't put any decals or advertising logos on the car, and they even asked us for permission to use their Germain dealer plate holders before putting them on (we will replace these, but appreciate having them for now). This was my first experience buying a new car, and overall Germain made the process much easier than I anticipated.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
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  • Overall experience 4.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

It's wonderful to hear that Terry was able to make your first new car purchase such a painless one! We value each of our customers and know that if we were in their shoes that we wouldn't want any surprises either which is why we're always completely honest and up front about everything in the purchasing process. We're so happy that Tim and Damon could help with finishing off the deal and getting you on your way. Thank you so much for the great review!

Had a great experience

I just got a used Mazda 6 from them. My situation was difficult; I am from outside USA and am going to stay only for two years, I don't have much credit history, and I knew from the beginning that banks would be reluctant to let me finance a car. But these guys at Germain Mazda patiently worked it out and they finally got me a car that I wanted! I'm especially thankful to Terry, who really worked hard to make things work for me. I had to spend quite a long time at the dealer because my deal was complicated, but I did't get bored and I owe it largely to him as it was really nice talking with him.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

We love your story! Every customer is different and that's part of the fun for us here at Germain Mazda! We love meeting unique people and doing everything we can to get them the perfect vehicle. It's wonderful that Terry was able to champion your situation and keep you engaged throughout the whole process. Congratulations on your Mazda6!

Tried the rest, came back to the best!

When I started looking for a new car, I went to Germain Mazda first. I was greeted warmly upon arrival & invited to look around & visit the beverage area. Some dealers, didn't even acknowledge me & let me leave after much time in the showroom without even saying goodbye. Germain Mazda's Terry Johnson took the time to show me everything about the car I was interested in - & he knew everything! I went to other Mazda & Nissan dealers & while one other Mazda dealer did a great job, I was able to teach a few of them a thing or two about the vehicle because of what Terry taught me. I did not like how one of the dealerships had a sales person show me the car, then pass me off to someone else for pricing. I would have then had to work with yet another person on finance! Exhausting, frustrating & impersonal! Germain allows their customer to work with just two people. The salesperson and the finance person for signing. Much better!! I ultimately came back to Terry for several reasons including his knowledge of current & past Mazdas; the great deal he was able to offer & finally, because he demonstrated through his words & actions that he appreciated me & wanted to build a relationship not only for the present, but for the future as well. Sonny also did a great job of guiding me through the signing process. The electronic forms display made them easy to read and understand. How would I rate my car buying experience with Germain Mazda? Flawless

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

WOW Bella! We're so humbled by your evaluation of how we do business! We can't begin to explain what compliments like "Flawless" and "the best" mean to us! We understand that shopping for a car can be a difficult process, and we're so happy that your interactions with Terry and Sonny were what made the difference for you! We believe strongly in the relationship that's formed between our Germain Mazda team and the clientele that we service so when someone decides that we're the dealer for them, we take that to heart. Thank you for you wonderful review Bella!

Great experience!

Found this dealership while searching for a car. The five star rating got my attention, also the good prices. I chatted with K.Klein and she had Terry Johnson call me. The rest is history. Got a great car for a good price. Terry is top of the line to work with. Highly recommended.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

Hi Robert! We're so happy to add your 5 star review to the others that attracted you to our dealership! It's wonderful that Terry and Brittany were able to get you into a great vehicle at a price that was good for you!

Exceptionally excellant customer service

I cannot say enough good comments about the exceptional customer service received from Terry Johnson. He was knowledge, kind, curtious, and very easy to work with. He went out of his way to ensure my entire car-buying experience was pleasant. He also coordinated and communicated while my car was being serviced and detailed. Every customer should have the opportunity to buy from Terry. Thank you so much for making my car buying experience a true pleasure, Chrissy

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

Hi Chrissy! We're so happy that you and Terry clicked so well during your buying process! Thanks for such a glowing endorsement of Terry and Germain Mazda!

Great dealership everyone was great.

Brittany Lyons did an EXCELLENT job.I was treated great.They all made it so easy .Real happy with the car .Thank you so much.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Hey Walter! We think Brittany is pretty great too and we're so happy that you had such an amazing experience with her!

Great sales staff

I bought a used car from Brittany Lyons recently and must say that she went above and beyond. I was two hours away so she took the time to look the car over just as I asked and send the extra pictures that I requested. When I arrived the car was as promised, prepped and ready to go! All of the staff I met that evening were pleasant and friendly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

It's wonderful that Brittany was able to take care of you from a far and have everything prepped for you by the time you arrived. We're glad you found the perfect car and that you found our whole staff so friendly. Thank you for your comments!

New Year New CX-3

I am very pleased with my experience at Germain Mazda. I had been in contact with Jordan Hoffman through email about CX-3's for a couple of months before I made a trip to the dealership. Jordan provided me with information on the vehicle and any pricing questions I had. I went in on New Years Eve to take advantage of the end of the year deals and was helped by Mike Worthington. Mike took me through every detail of the car and out on a test drive. I wasn't pressured and Mike was very easy to get along with. I felt like I was buying a car from a friend and not a pushy salesperson like experiences I've had elsewhere. I had some doubts about my trade-in and the price of the new vehicle and I was immediately introduced to Sonny Sosniak the General Manager. Sonny took the time to explain the pricing, terms of the warranty, and was even able to have a CX-3 delivered from out of state in the color that I wanted. Germain Mazda set out to gain my trust and a lifelong customer rather than just sell me a vehicle and push me out the door. Mike even took the time to play his favorite Adele song to help me setup my stereo, navigation, and phone in the car before I left the dealership. I am very happy with the new car and glad that I took the time to stop at Germain Mazda.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

We love reading reviews like this, and we're certainly glad that you took the time to shop our dealership as well! As you noted, we believe strongly in creating lifelong relationships with our clients that extends well beyond the delivery of your CX-3. We're glad that you found everyone so helpful and that you got the exact car that you really wanted!

Overall an OK experience

Purchased a brand new Mazda CX-5 from Germain. They had to order it because they couldn't find any nearby that had the options we wanted. Our salesman Terry was good about communicating through the process. Closing the deal took longer than we would have liked; I didn't enjoy the negotiation process and almost walked out. Also the F&I guy insisted he was legally obligated to try and sell me extended warranties and all those overpriced extras despite my insistence up front that I wasn't interested. Still, nothing was really bad about the experience so I guess that's good as car dealers go?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 3.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 4.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

Hi! We're glad to hear that Terry was able to communicate all that is involved in ordering a vehicle and making sure you got the exact CX-5 you were looking for. We're sorry to hear you feel that you experienced some discomfort during the closing process but we're glad that it all worked out and that you'll now be enjoying the CX-5 of your dreams! We appreciate the feedback and congratulate you on your new vehicle!