Richard A.
Richard A. at Bright Bay Mazda

Richard A.

Certified Sales

Bright Bay Mazda

1200 Sunrise Highway
Bay Shore, NY 11706

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4.9
155 Reviews

I’ve been helping people find the right car for over 20 years—and I still love what I do. Whether you’re buying your first vehicle, trading up, or just looking for a better deal, I’m here to make the process simple, honest, and hassle-free. I’ve seen it all in this business and know what matters most: listening to your needs, respecting your time, and making sure you leave feeling confident about your purchase. My goal is to treat every customer like family—and that’s why so many keep coming back and sending their friends. If you’re in the market or just have questions, reach out anytime. Let’s find the perfect ride for you!

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4.9

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155 Reviews of Richard A.

June 04, 2026

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Rich always gets me a great deal! Always straight forward no games about getting cars More

by KATHRYNG189
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June 03, 2026

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Nice dealership, pleasant to do business with Rich Atherton was very patient and very thorough. More

by ALFREDHARV
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May 28, 2026

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Smooth process and very friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone who needs service to use them! More

by kdude1016
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March 04, 2026

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Give Callie a raise. She helped me so much between the storm and getting my car in for service. And as usual, the entire service department were fantastic. The vid More

by JAMESONATHAN
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February 25, 2026

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Our salesman was knowledgeable. Answered our questions, easy to communicate with. The dealership is clean and well organized. More

by Green thumb
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February 21, 2026

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Best Mazda dealer on Long Island ,fast customer service, all buyers have very convenient, recommend More

by RSEDRYNA
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February 07, 2026

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Had an excellent experience purchasing a pre-owned 2021 Ram 1500. From start to finish, the process was smooth, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable. Richard A. from sales was fantastic, knowledgeable, pa More

by Djkx250f52
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January 20, 2026

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By far the best experience I’ve ever had at a dealership , no games , no hidden fees etc . I highly recommend this dealership Thanks again for putting me in my dream car More

by Ny_rich
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Other Employees Tagged: Thomas Banville, Richard Mounce, JOHN SOLOMITA , Victor Ayala, James Britch

January 11, 2026

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I was not advised during negotiations for my lease that gap insurance would not be included. More

by Msbjets
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December 26, 2025

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I had a very good experience throughout my vehicle purchase at Bright Bay. My sales representative, Rich Atherton had a “no pressure” style and genuinely wanted me to match the right vehicle for my ne More

by SALERNOMIK
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