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Cox Mazda
Bradenton, FL
175 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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Verified Customer
October 13, 2025
The staff was courteous and knowledgeable. The service was performed in a timely manner. I liked being able to watch the video of the technician looking army my car. The service was performed in a timely manner. I liked being able to watch the video of the technician looking army my car. More
by mjs9862
Employees Worked With
Chelsea Heath
October 10, 2025
The service center is very clean and the service managers were very helpful. It was a very positive experience. were very helpful. It was a very positive experience. More
by joemonaco63
October 09, 2025
I always appreciate the personal touch of a texted video with a review of my car and my concerns. I really only like Cox Mazda for all my Mazda needs! with a review of my car and my concerns. I really only like Cox Mazda for all my Mazda needs! More
by ltbluize
Employees Worked With
Brandon and the maintenance department
October 05, 2025
Got me in quickly. Verified problem and fixed the problem. I rated 4.stars because they had to verify problem a second time . This took much longer than I thought it w Verified problem and fixed the problem. I rated 4.stars because they had to verify problem a second time . This took much longer than I thought it would. More
by petebach
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Rodney in Service
October 04, 2025
Brandon was great handling my Miata and keeping me informed on the progress of repairs and cost of repairs. The service technician was courteous and professional. Thank you. informed on the progress of repairs and cost of repairs. The service technician was courteous and professional. Thank you. More
by MCGOWANKJB
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Brandon
October 03, 2025
Chelsey and Rodney did great job in hadndling and assisting the issue that was fond in my Mazda cx5. No upsales, just pure good relationships. irving did great job in finding and fixing the long issu assisting the issue that was fond in my Mazda cx5. No upsales, just pure good relationships. irving did great job in finding and fixing the long issue with jerking while shifting the gears. Thanks team! More
by nickolas struk
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Rodney Rogers Chelsey Heath Irving
