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Cox Mazda
Bradenton, FL
183 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
September 29, 2025
Always a great experience! Thank you for always taking care of us! We will be back again! Thank you for always taking care of us! We will be back again! More
by JMCURRY217
September 28, 2025
Great service. Shelsy is always eager to help. Quick to resolve problems and good quality. Shelsy is always eager to help. Quick to resolve problems and good quality. More
by tatiw
September 27, 2025
Awesome experience getting an oil change. Loved that they did a video of my car! I never had that from any dealer. Chelsea at the desk was helpful and efficient when paying. All staff were po Loved that they did a video of my car! I never had that from any dealer. Chelsea at the desk was helpful and efficient when paying. All staff were polite and friendly! More
by marshallsinflorida
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Service only
August 20, 2025
Cameron and Joe as well as the whole crew where great, no pressure and they originally gave me some numbers over the phone I drove in and boom new Mazda CX-90 It was literally that simple. Way different than pressure and they originally gave me some numbers over the phone I drove in and boom new Mazda CX-90 It was literally that simple. Way different than other dealers with high pressure. More
by apprsit
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Cameron Rosier and Joe Doyle
July 12, 2025
I am excited and grateful to have purchased my 3rd Mazda SUV with Cox Mazda! The experience was so easy and pleasant. Dalila, the sales person, was ready and waiting for us with the car already running and SUV with Cox Mazda! The experience was so easy and pleasant. Dalila, the sales person, was ready and waiting for us with the car already running and cooling for our test drive which was much appreciated during the Florida summer. Jimmy and Joe in finance were fair and informative without undue or uncomfortable pressure. I was able to set the price exactly where I wanted it to be from my research. We will definitely be back to Cox Mazda for the purchase of our next vehicle when the time comes and would encourage everyone to visit when searching for a car. More
by rachuf97
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Dalila, Jimmy, Joe
March 11, 2025
Shady and deceptive business practices. Buyer Beware.paid for car I purchased in full . Then discovered on my credit card they still charged me a deposit on top off the check I gave them for Buyer Beware.paid for car I purchased in full . Then discovered on my credit card they still charged me a deposit on top off the check I gave them for full payment. Took over a month to get my money back . They also charged me for a key that will not even work on the car . Said they would cover half of the repairs for a bad abs unit till it was time to pay . Go to a different Mazda dealer More
by Coxmazdasucks
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Stephen Wilkenson , Frank Underwood
