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Kennedy Mazda

Valparaiso, IN

4.8
78 Reviews
Welcome to the Kennedy Mazda website, a fast and convenient way to research and find a vehicle that is right for you. Whether you are looking for a new or used Mazda car, truck, or SUV you will find it here. We have helped many customers in or near Valparaiso, Hobart, Merrillville, Portage and Hebron find the Mazda of their dreams! As your local Mazda dealer, we have a huge selection of new and used vehicles from which to choose. Kennedy Mazda online and offline customers enjoy vehicle specials every day. We offer Mazda service & parts, an online inventory, and outstanding financing options, making Kennedy Mazda a preferred dealer serving Valparaiso, Hobart, Merrillville, Portage and Hebron area Mazda buyers. Ready to set up a test drive? Visit our Hobart area Mazda dealership in Valparaiso, IN today!
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3200 Calumet Ave.

Valparaiso, IN

46383

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June 21, 2025

Programming problem on my transmission was fixed quickly and properly. Service people did a great job of explaining the procedure More

by DENNIS
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Joe Billy
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June 20, 2025

All were very informative and very helpful. I like purchasing local when I can. My previous experience with Kenedy Mazda was good and I wanted to stick with them. I feel as if I got a good d More

by robert.robison
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Andrew Thompson
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John Moore
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June 19, 2025

I appreciate the courtesy and friendliness of the service desk manager, and I also value the video of the check-up basics that let me see what all is getting attention. More

by FNIEDNER
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June 19, 2025

John Moore was extremely very helpful in making the purchase of the MX-5 Miata AE. Mr. Moore kept me informed on the holdup of the Miata. He showed me all the points of working the dash, and other fe More

by furtoken
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Andrew Thompson
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John Zale
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John Moore
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June 17, 2025

Hayden was great to work with. He was knowledgeable about the vehicle I was interested in and took his time to help me learn my vehicle once I purchased it. Highly recommend Hayd More

by lynda1223
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Andrew Thompson
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Hayden Huber
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June 17, 2025

Im so pleaseed w KM. From buying my vehicle to service everyone has been great. Kind, helpful, professional, speedy service, good communication. More

by emmiandme
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June 17, 2025

Easy, smooth, straightforward transaction. New and factory certified vehicles, not a couple new cars and a bunch of auction junk sitting on the lot. Small volume, personalized sales and servic More

by jbwilson7820
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Andrew Thompson
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John Moore
4.0
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Rebecca Hunt
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Joe Billy
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Joachim Von Zur Mueh
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Hayden Huber
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June 16, 2025

Didn't feel that I was pressured into buying car. .Even pointed out a used vehicle with another year warrantee on it.. Joachim was a very nice guy towork with. More

by poettree1
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Andrew Thompson
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Joachim Von Zur Mueh
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June 14, 2025

Transmission went out 6 months after purchasing my vehicle from them. Do not recommend this dealership and will never purchase from again. More

by jennalea84
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John Moore
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Jun 17, 2025 -

Kennedy Mazda responded

Dear Jenna, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience. We are truly sorry to hear about the issues you have encountered with your vehicle's transmission. We understand how unexpected and frustrating a significant repair can be, and we sincerely empathize with your situation. At Kennedy Mazda, we are committed to providing our customers with quality and reliable pre-owned vehicles. We want to assure you that the vehicle you purchased underwent a thorough inspection by our certified technicians. In fact, we invested over $1,400 in the reconditioning process to ensure we were offering the best possible vehicle for sale. We also strive for transparency in our pricing and are pleased we were able to sell you the vehicle for $15,600, which was significantly below its J.D. Power Retail Book Value of $18,850. While we do our best to ensure the dependability of our vehicles, it is not possible for us to predict when a future mechanical issue may arise. The failure of a transmission six months after purchase is an unfortunate and unforeseen event that is beyond our control. To help protect our customers from unexpected repair costs, we do offer optional extended warranty coverage. We have noted in our records that a 36-month or 75,000-mile extended warranty was offered to you at the time of purchase, which you declined. We regret that this situation has led to your dissatisfaction, and we are disappointed to learn that you would not recommend our dealership. Although the vehicle is out of warranty, I want to help resolve this for you. I would be happy to have our service team replace the transmission at a significantly discounted price for both parts and labor. Please feel free to call me directly to discuss this option further. We value your business and hope to help you get back on the road. If you wish to talk about that option, feel free to give me a call at (219) 462-3111 Ext 119 or email me at kennedymazda@gmail.com. Sincerely, Andrew Thompson General Manager Kennedy Mazda

Jun 17, 2025 -

jennalea84 responded

Yes, I was offered an extended warranty and declined as I was assured the dealership was family owned for over 35 years and meticulously inspected the vehicles. After having my vehicle towed there, I called multiple times and nobody would answer the phone or call me back after leaving multiple voicemails. I had no clue what was going on with it and/or a timeframe of when it would be fixed. It took a month to get my vehicle back. I was given a 9% discount on the bill. The bill, even after the discount, was more than the money you put into “reconditioning” the vehicle and the difference in the listing price combined. This dealership will never have my business again. Nor anyone else that I have told about my experience with them.

June 12, 2025

Since buying my CX5 at Kennedy Mazda I have had them do all of the service and have been pleased with all of it. When the time comes, I will once again from Kennedy Mazda. Great dealership. More

by HAZLETON69
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