John Rowe
John Rowe at Bill Walsh Toyota

John Rowe

Sales & Used car Manager

Bill Walsh Toyota

4000 N. Columbus Street
Ottawa, IL 61350

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4.9
9 Reviews

I have been in the Auto industry since 1985, I have been used car manager at Bill Walsh Toyota Ottawa since 2019. I want to help with everyone’s auto needs. I have been married to the love of my life Tina since June 1988, we have 4 Great kids, wonderful daughters and sons in laws and 5 Grand Kids, we have been well blessed. I’m here to help with your Auto needs.

Dealership Experience

5 yrs, 11 mos

Industry Experience

40 yrs, 9 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

4.9

9 Reviews

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9 Reviews of John Rowe

September 11, 2025

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Thanks John for your support in buying the Blazer, as always you are very professional and know how to treat a customer. I’m thinking this is about the 4 one I purchased through you. Thanks again!! More

by Gjlewey
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September 08, 2025

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We’ve been purchasing vehicles from John Rowe since 1992, and there’s a reason we keep coming back. John is honest, trustworthy, and always goes above and beyond to make sure we find exactly what we need. If More

by Brad
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Other Employees Tagged: Pete Honiotes

September 03, 2025

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Highly recommend! Very knowledgeable and easy to work with! Very friendly and know what he’s doing More

by katherinejoaquin7
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Other Employees Tagged: Israel Mercado

Sep 03, 2025

Bill Walsh Toyota responded

Thank you so much, Katherine. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It’s wonderful to hear that you found the experience knowledgeable, friendly, and easy—we always strive to make the process smooth and enjoyable. We’re grateful for your trust and look forward to helping you again in the future.

August 30, 2025

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We have purchased two vehicles from John in the last six weeks if you wanna deal with someone who is fair and honest to go to Bill Walsh Toyota, and ask for John Rowe you will not regret it More

by Randy
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Other Employees Tagged: Norma

Sep 02, 2025

Bill Walsh Toyota responded

Randy, thank you so much for your continued trust in us. We’re thrilled to hear that John Rowe made both of your recent purchases smooth, fair, and honest. Repeat customers like you mean the world to us, and we’re grateful you chose Bill Walsh Toyota not once but twice in such a short time. Enjoy your vehicles, and we’ll be here whenever you need us.

August 09, 2025

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John took the time to make sure each vehicle I wanted to look at was ready for me as I came to the dealer. He let me take the one I liked most overnight so I could get a good “feel” for what it would be lik More

by Kaitlyn
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Sep 02, 2025

Bill Walsh Toyota responded

Thank you for sharing your experience, Kaitlyn. We’re so glad John took the time to make your visit smooth and enjoyable, and that you had the chance to get a true feel for your favorite vehicle. We appreciate your trust and are thrilled to have helped make the process easy and stress-free.

August 05, 2025

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In my opinion John is excellent in his position at Bill Walsh Toyota. He really enjoys what he is doing and that is very evident by his attitude and the information he shares. He makes it easy to make deci More

by donajim1
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Other Employees Tagged: Stu Miller, Pete Honiotes

Sep 02, 2025

Bill Walsh Toyota responded

Thank you for the wonderful review, donajim1. We’re thrilled to hear that John’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and helpful attitude made your experience easy and enjoyable. It’s great to know that our service and parts teams have also left a positive impression. We truly appreciate your continued trust in Bill Walsh Toyota.

August 04, 2025

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John is upfront and honest and easy to work with. We've bought many vehicles from him over the past 25 or so years. We know he stands behind what he sells. More

by bhelgy59
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Sep 02, 2025

Bill Walsh Toyota responded

Thank you for your loyalty and kind words. We’re so proud to have John on our team—honest, upfront, and always standing behind what he sells. It’s customers like you who make what we do so rewarding.

July 30, 2025

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John Rowe was very helpful, I would highly recommend him for your next vehicle. Very Knowledgeable. More

by Sue
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Other Employees Tagged: Norma Vazquez

July 26, 2025

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Had a great experience buying my truck today at Bill Walsh Toyota in Ottawa, IL. Jake and John were fantastic to work with, I appreciate how straight forward and transparent they were with me. Led to a More

by Tfang0034
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Elitzer

Sep 02, 2025

Bill Walsh Toyota responded

Thank you for the amazing review, Tfang0034. We’re thrilled to hear that Jake and John made your truck-buying experience straightforward, transparent, and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you for many years to come.

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