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Cox Mazda

Bradenton, FL

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The Cox family according to family lore has been in the automobile business since the early 1900’s. During the teens and twenties they operated a Ford franchise in Ocilla, Georgia. During the boom years of the Roaring Twenties they moved to Avon Park, Florida where they operated a Dodge dealership. Cox Chevrolet, Inc. has a long and interesting history.Our dealership began in 1926 as two separate dealerships; one was located in Ocilla, Georgia and run by Mr. J.P. Cox, the other dealership was in Tifton, Georgia run by Mr. J.O. Cox, Sr. In 1932 both dealerships were sold and the father and son joined together to form one dealership in Bradenton, Florida. At that time, Mr. J.P. Cox was the dealer.In 1938 Mr. J.P. Cox passes away and his son, Mr. J.O. Cox, Sr. became the dealer. When Mr. J.O. Cox, Jr. returned from military service in 1945, he became the dealer. Cox Mazda has continued to grow over the years, and in 1978, the existing facility on Cortez Road was opened to meet the company’s and customer’s expanding needs. Despite growth and expansion, one piece has remained constant: the Cox family name. J.O. Cox Jr.’s sons Steve Cox and Gary R. Cox took over operations around 1986, but the reins have since been handed down to their children, the 5th generation in the business. Kelly Cox has become the general manager of Cox Mazda, with Kyle Cox, Jen Cox-Lipsey, and Jay Cox running the Cox dealerships as partial owners. Kris Cox serves as President and CEO and Tammy Cox-Leavell as Vice President and CFO. Of course, Steve and Gary Cox haven’t yet made their exits at the company and continue to assist wherever needed. The Cox family has been serving the Bradenton area since the 1920s and has been in the car business for even longer. Our total commitment to the customer has helped Cox Auto to stay strong for five generations. Our goal is to help you find the right vehicle at the right price without any pressure, gimmicks, hassles, or tricks. Work with our friendly sales staff, and we’ll find you a new Mazda car or pre-owned automobile you’re going to love. Visit Cox Mazda seven days a week at 3101 Cortez Road in Bradenton, FL to take a test drive and find the right vehicle for you. No matter what type of vehicle you need or want, you are likely to find it at Cox Mazda. We are ready to work with you until you are completely and totally satisfied.
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3101 Cortez Rd W

Bradenton, FL

34207

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January 06, 2026

Great experience! All of the staff and sales personnel were very nice. Smooth transaction. Very happy with the outcome. My Hyundai Kona N-Line really is like new, jus More

by cgjuhasz
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Jason Hancock
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Jan 06, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

It's fantastic to hear that we provided you with great customer service while assisting you! We truly appreciate the opportunity to do business with you. Thanks for choosing Cox Mazda!

January 05, 2026

We have now purchased two used cars from this dealership. The process was very easy with no pressure. We would highly recommend this dealership. We worked with salesman Josh and finance man Joe. More

by Dcffamily
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JOSEPH DOYLE
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Jan 05, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

Thank you for your business and this review. We're happy to hear our team was able to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to great service. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please let us know.

November 16, 2025

Had oil level low message and easy fix. Service technician was prompt with my appt and the mechanic was very informative More

by GG
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Nov 16, 2025 -

Cox Mazda responded

Thank you for your very kind review. We strive to make sure that all of our customers leave happy, and it's great to hear about your excellent experience here at Cox Mazda.

November 12, 2025

The staff is accommodating, knowledgeable, and friendly. They tend to have loaners available and seem willing to go the extra kilometer. More

by MATTHEWRICHARD.DAYLEY
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Nov 12, 2025 -

Cox Mazda responded

Thanks for sharing about your experience with Cox Mazda. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

November 09, 2025

I was just in for an oil change and things went smoothly. See you in 6 months. More

by ellenm50
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Stephen wilkinson
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Nov 09, 2025 -

Cox Mazda responded

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your experience with Cox Mazda. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

November 09, 2025

Great service. Honest people. Polite and helpful. Resolve problems quickly. Trustworthy ok ok ok ok More

by BIAATUNES
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Brandon
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Nov 09, 2025 -

Cox Mazda responded

Thank you for your business and this review. We're happy to hear our team was able to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to great service. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please let us know.

November 09, 2025

The service department efficiently handle my service needs. The technology to see the technician service my car was unexpected and appreciated. More

by ccallaha
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Cox Mazda responded

Thank you! It has been a pleasure serving you. Quality customer service is always our number one priority, and we're happy to hear that we met your expectations. Thank you again for choosing Cox Mazda. We look forward to having you as one of our valued customers for many more years to come!

November 07, 2025

Chelsea was outstanding. She understood what needed to be done and had a plan to repair our CX5. Her communication skills are excellent. She listens very well. Our repair was More

by MIKECALKA
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Chelsea Heath
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Nov 07, 2025 -

Cox Mazda responded

Thanks for sharing about your experience with Cox Mazda. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

November 07, 2025

Awesome service dept and Chelsea Heath is the best! ! They always take great care of my car and treat me like gold!! More

by khauman
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Nov 07, 2025 -

Cox Mazda responded

Thanks for sharing about your experience with Cox Mazda. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

November 07, 2025

Love working with them. They are always super helpful and explain everything. Everyone is patient. And they gave me a loaner fur the 2 days which I needed. More

by j_kleinhans
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Chelsea
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Cox Mazda responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience!

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