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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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Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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May 24, 2018
Mark Brown - Salesman Extrodinaire! Mark is a very knowledgeable, personable salesman. My wife and I very much enjoyed working with him. During my business career, I had many sales peopl Mark is a very knowledgeable, personable salesman. My wife and I very much enjoyed working with him. During my business career, I had many sales people working for me. I would have hired Mark in a heartbeat! He greatly simplified the sales process. More
by Gegal98
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Mark Brown
May 23, 2018
From sales to finance a first class experience From the start working with Mike was good . He listened to my needs and wants. and put me on the right vehicle. The finance dept did an excellent jo From the start working with Mike was good . He listened to my needs and wants. and put me on the right vehicle. The finance dept did an excellent job More
by Carr811
May 23, 2018
Great friendly service. Mike was a great salesman. He was friendly, personable and knowledgeable. The financial staff worked quickly and gave honest opinions and explained th Mike was a great salesman. He was friendly, personable and knowledgeable. The financial staff worked quickly and gave honest opinions and explained things thoroughly. The process was fairly quick and easy. Would recommend to anyone looking for a new mazda. More
by Jlewisday
Employees Worked With
Michael Johnston, Jay Trager
May 19, 2018
New Car! Had a great experience purchasing a new car with Mark Brown. He was extremely informative, patient, accommodating in helping me to make my decision Had a great experience purchasing a new car with Mark Brown. He was extremely informative, patient, accommodating in helping me to make my decision and purchase my new car. Adam, finished the deal and was great to work with. Overall experience was perfect. Thank you, guys! More
by ChrisH
May 19, 2018
Awesome staff. Fastest I've ever been able to buy a new car. Outstanding sales team. Michael Johnston listen to what I wanted and set me up in the perfect vehicle. I absolutely love my new Mazda CX-5 crossover. Outstanding sales team. Michael Johnston listen to what I wanted and set me up in the perfect vehicle. I absolutely love my new Mazda CX-5 crossover. No pressure selling and no trying to upsell me on anything. Every question I asked he was able to answer without any problems and he really took care of me. The finance team worked out an incredible deal on my behalf and two hours later I drove away in a new car already registered and insured. No running to the DMV or running to the insurance company. They take care of everything on the spot. I will be a Cox Mazda customer for as long as I live in Florida. More
by Chuck
Employees Worked With
Michael Johnston
May 12, 2018
No Pressure Sales Not long ago we were at an unnamed dealership to purchase my husbands car and the pressure was unbelievable. We never felt pressured at Cox. Not long ago we were at an unnamed dealership to purchase my husbands car and the pressure was unbelievable. We never felt pressured at Cox. More
by Donna
Employees Worked With
Jesse Edwards, Jay Trager
May 12, 2018
Fast, easy, friendly! I'd been deliberating a new-car purchase for months when an expensive repair on my old car, which rendered it undriveable, forced my hand. I had prett I'd been deliberating a new-car purchase for months when an expensive repair on my old car, which rendered it undriveable, forced my hand. I had pretty much decided on the CX5, but once I met the sales team, testedrove the vehicle and settled on a fair final price, I was convinced. Mostly I am grateful to Mark Brown, who patiently answered all my questions, went beyond what seemed the call of duty in helping me with a hundred little questions, and being so thorough in the sales meeting and follow-up. I can't recommend Mark or his team highly enough. More
by Suzanne G
Employees Worked With
Mark Brown, Jay Trager
May 12, 2018
Great customer service Stafff was very friendly and helpful. Will be recommending Cox Chevy/Mazda to friends and family. Best price in the Tampa Bay Area on the 2016 Honda Stafff was very friendly and helpful. Will be recommending Cox Chevy/Mazda to friends and family. Best price in the Tampa Bay Area on the 2016 Honda HRV I purchased. More
by mnknight42
Employees Worked With
Mark Brown, Jay Trager
May 10, 2018
Easiest car buying experience! Hats off to Cox Mazda for making this the easiest car buying experience ever!! Salesman Jesse Edwards was very knowlegable and very easy to work with. Hats off to Cox Mazda for making this the easiest car buying experience ever!! Salesman Jesse Edwards was very knowlegable and very easy to work with. Adam Borgia in Finance was also great to work with and got me through the paperwork and out of the dealership with a quality used car in no time. Thanks a bunch guys!! More
by Carl B.
May 08, 2018
Very good experience We were very impressed with Jesse's knowledge of the Mazda product and his concern to address our needs. We will be happy to recommend Cox for their a We were very impressed with Jesse's knowledge of the Mazda product and his concern to address our needs. We will be happy to recommend Cox for their automotive needs. More
by ranhill2
Employees Worked With
Corey Fairchild, Jesse Edwards, Jay Trager
