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Cox Mazda
Bradenton, FL
177 Reviews
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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Sales/Showroom
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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November 06, 2025
Battery kept dying so I brought my vehicle in to test it. I was given a quote for $4000 worth of random stuff on a fairly new car and the real issue was just a dead battery. When I asked to pick up the car I I was given a quote for $4000 worth of random stuff on a fairly new car and the real issue was just a dead battery. When I asked to pick up the car I was told I could either pay $400 for a new battery or $270 for the diagnosis. Advanced auto will test you battery for free so why do I owe the place I bought my car from $270 for the same service? I could have gone to advanced auto and found the issue and fixed the issue for $200, yet here I was being held hostage. I will NEVER bring a car back to Mazda for service and I’ll take it to a local owned shop in the future. This place is robbery. More
by Taylor.legan2
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Brandon
November 05, 2025
This is my third lease . I have always had a 'painless' process. Steve makes the experience smooth. Everyone is polite and responsive. I have always had a 'painless' process. Steve makes the experience smooth. Everyone is polite and responsive. More
by maniotis
Employees Worked With
Steve Wilkerson who is always terrific and extremely helpful.
November 05, 2025
Very pleased with Cox Mazda in Bradenton. I always receive Exceptional service from Chelsea Heath and the other employees. 5 Stars all the way... I always receive Exceptional service from Chelsea Heath and the other employees. 5 Stars all the way... More
by Sissy
November 05, 2025
I was disappointed in that I changed oil etc at Cox Mazda on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning I returned the car for a new one; I should be given credit for the $95.00 for future use, especially since t on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning I returned the car for a new one; I should be given credit for the $95.00 for future use, especially since this is my 3rd lease in 5 years with Cox Mazda More
by maniotis
Employees Worked With
Steve Wilkerson
Jesse Edwards
November 03, 2025
I didn’t have an appointment. They took me in right away the best people I love going over there thank you. They took me in right away the best people I love going over there thank you. More
by Bajka1390
November 03, 2025
courteous and knowledgable timely and friendly always makes it easy to get an appoimtrment and on time makes it easy to get an appoimtrment and on time More
by vsgrant
November 02, 2025
Excellent service . I love Cox Mazda !!!! Thank you Chelsea she is amazing and all the employees there !!!!! Thanks for all I love Cox Mazda !!!! Thank you Chelsea she is amazing and all the employees there !!!!! Thanks for all More
by Khaila
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Other Employees :
Chelsea , Juan , Issac
November 02, 2025
I appreciate how I was treated and how they took care of my cars problems. I appreciated getting a loaner car while my car was being serviced. All of the workers were very nice and helpful. Thankfully th my cars problems. I appreciated getting a loaner car while my car was being serviced. All of the workers were very nice and helpful. Thankfully they could get the car done in one day! More
by Neez1669
Employees Worked With
Chelsea Heath
