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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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October 26, 2025
It is very pleasant to be met by greeters when I arrive. Chelsea, front desk is extremely nice and patient when explaining services recommended. The interior is very clean, attractive, and comfortable. R Chelsea, front desk is extremely nice and patient when explaining services recommended. The interior is very clean, attractive, and comfortable. Receiving videos of my Miata while it is being serviced is very helpful. One Recommendation: Wash/rinse the vehicle before delivering it to the owner following service. Other dealerships do it. More
by ReinaAavriTroiano
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Outside Greeters & Chelsea.
October 26, 2025
All of your staff we worked with (Stephen Wilkinson, Jason Hancock and Joe Doyle) that helped us to find and buy a new car, and trade in our old vehicle were A+! Jason Hancock and Joe Doyle) that helped us to find and buy a new car, and trade in our old vehicle were A+! More
by beckywrightslp
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Stephen Wilkinson 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
October 25, 2025
nice atmosphere. Great service dept very knowledgeable with assisting to repair the car. thanks Chelsea is the best service person promote and give her a raise. Great service dept very knowledgeable with assisting to repair the car. thanks Chelsea is the best service person promote and give her a raise. thanks so much. More
by ksqualo
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Chelsea
October 22, 2025
Excellent customer service and genuine parts are always available for most Mazda cars. Will come back for more services available for most Mazda cars. Will come back for more services More
by lodicio
October 22, 2025
This is a great dealer for service and parts. They’ve always accommodated me very quickly and have completed service along with recommendations. They did not push excessive recommendations and on They’ve always accommodated me very quickly and have completed service along with recommendations. They did not push excessive recommendations and only recommend what is needed. Chelsea Heath is an outstanding service advisor. I give her a 10 out of 10. More
by vikkhot2
October 19, 2025
It was a very pleasant experience getting my car serviced at Cox Mazda, Brandon was friendly and professional. There was no oversell and he was able to communicate which items are critical to address and whi at Cox Mazda, Brandon was friendly and professional. There was no oversell and he was able to communicate which items are critical to address and which could wait till next visit. I feel no hesitancy in going back for the next service items, I trust their process. More
by daniel.liebster
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Brandon Garcia
