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Cox Mazda
Bradenton, FL
188 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 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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Chelsea , Juan , Issac , JOSEPH DOYLE
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
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Chelsea Heath
November 01, 2025
I always have a great service experience at Cox Mazda. Courteous, easy and convenient. Highly recommend Courteous, easy and convenient. Highly recommend More
by Trapelak
November 01, 2025
Friendly, make you feel welcomed. Great service in a timely manner and enjoy the atmosphere Great service in a timely manner and enjoy the atmosphere More
by P.MEJIA6722
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Chelsea Heath awesome customer service!, JOSEPH DOYLE
October 30, 2025
Please read my ladt comment as it pertains to this question. If I buy from Mazda in the future, I'll buy from you. question. If I buy from Mazda in the future, I'll buy from you. More
by Srosspass
October 27, 2025
This is my 5th Mazda from Cox. I am happy with the service department and the sales staff. Isac was my salesman for the second time. He was very friendly and seemed to remember me. I am happy with the service department and the sales staff. Isac was my salesman for the second time. He was very friendly and seemed to remember me. He explained about the cx-30 and the cx-5. I received a flyer regarding the cx-5 and decided togo with the cx-5 again. Moneywise made sense to me. More
by mas4089
