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Whaling City Mazda

New London, CT

4.4
169 Reviews

567 Colman Street

New London, CT

06320

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August 26, 2026

A great place to, service was phenomenal and I was treated like I was important More

by mrichards53
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Aug 27, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

Thanks for trusting Whaling City Mazda with your automotive needs! Happy driving!

August 25, 2026

If you are looking for a Mazda you cannot go wrong with Tudor Freeguard at Whaling City Mazda in New London, CT. He was very helpful and at no time did I feel pressured into a sale. He was very knowledgeab More

by hgiffor
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NICK VARGAS, TUDOR FREEGUARD
Aug 26, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

Thank you for this fantastic review! We're so glad Tudor and our team made your experience at Whaling City Mazda seamless and pressure-free. Your recommendation means a lot!

August 23, 2026

Front desk to service to sales top notch dealership Joe is the sales person you need to see for a car deal More

by Kevin
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Joseph Lamonica, SABINA SALIHOVIC, ANTHONY OLENECHUK
Aug 25, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

Hi Kevin, we're so pleased to hear you had a top-notch experience from our front desk to our service team at Whaling City Mazda! Joe and the rest of our team look forward to assisting you with your car needs in the future. Thank you for the feedback!

August 23, 2026

My salesman Mitch was amazing! He was so knowledgeable about the car! The best part was there was no pressure and they were very friendly. Everyone I dealt with was amazing! I look More

by Tlbshoop
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NICK VARGAS, ANTHONY OLENECHUK, MITCH ROSE
Aug 25, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with Mitch and our team! We're pleased to hear it was stress-free and friendly. We look forward to helping you again. Safe travels from all of us at Whaling City Mazda!

August 20, 2026

As always it was easy to get a quick appt and service tech was very pleasant and took the time to explain what was needed . More

by har3davc
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Alex
Aug 20, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

We're so glad our team made everything easy to understand with speedy service. Thank you for choosing Whaling City Mazda and for your kind words! Safe travels!

August 15, 2026

Ever since they moved to the new location they have Extremely disappointing customer service. My experience with the General Manager (Zimmer) at this Mazda dealership in New London, CT, was frustrating More

by Mauriciocubillos
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Zermin Salihovic, JOHN AUGELLO
Aug 15, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

Thank you for your feedback. I’m disappointed to read this review, particularly because it does not accurately reflect the interaction or the numbers discussed. We absolutely respect a customer’s decision to shop other Mazda dealerships and compare offers. In this case, however, the numbers presented to us from other dealerships were not comparable to the deal we were discussing and did not account for the negative equity on the customer’s off-lease vehicle. We explained this during the conversation and attempted to provide accurate numbers based on the complete transaction. We also understand that negotiating a vehicle can be frustrating, but repeatedly making personal comments about our management team and speaking disrespectfully to our sales consultant is not how we expect our employees to be treated. We are always willing to have an honest conversation about pricing and do everything we can to earn a customer’s business. We simply expect the same level of honesty and respect in return. We appreciate your 16 years of previous business with us and genuinely wish you the best with your next Mazda.

Aug 15, 2026 -

Mauriciocubillos responded

I walked away last month after receiving what I felt was an outrageously high proposal for my wife’s vehicle. After I left, I was contacted by the dealership, and they learned that I had received a significantly better deal from another Mazda dealership. At that point, the GM lowered the price in an attempt to beat the competitor’s offer. I decided to give him the opportunity to work with me on the two vehicles I currently lease from this dealership. After all, I have been loyal to this dealership for over 16 years and have consistently leased two vehicles from them. Unfortunately, that is when things went from an already outrageous first proposal to an even worse one. I have no disrespect toward the sales team or anyone who made the calls, even though some of the repeated and pushy calls felt like harassment. My issue is with the level of customer service and the way the General Manager handled the situation. This is not meant simply as criticism—it is an honest suggestion: customer loyalty should be valued, and customers should be treated with respect and transparency, especially after 16 years of doing business with the same dealership. Today, my loyalty ended. I will be happy to take my business elsewhere. The facility may be new and impressive, but unfortunately, in my experience, the customer service—especially from the General Manager—is the biggest weakness this dealership has. A beautiful new facility means very little if customers don’t feel valued or respected.

Aug 15, 2026 -

Mauriciocubillos responded

I walked away last month after receiving what I felt was an outrageously high proposal for my wife’s vehicle. After I left, I was contacted by the dealership, and they learned that I had received a significantly better deal from another Mazda dealership. At that point, the GM lowered the price in an attempt to beat the competitor’s offer. I decided to give him the opportunity to work with me on the two vehicles I currently lease from this dealership. After all, I have been loyal to this dealership for over 16 years and have consistently leased two vehicles from them. Unfortunately, that is when things went from an already outrageous first proposal to an even worse one. I have no disrespect toward the sales team or anyone who made the calls, even though some of the repeated and pushy calls felt like harassment. My issue is with the level of customer service and the way the General Manager handled the situation. This is not meant simply as criticism—it is an honest suggestion: customer loyalty should be valued, and customers should be treated with respect and transparency, especially after 16 years of doing business with the same dealership. Today, my loyalty ended. I will be happy to take my business elsewhere. The facility may be new and impressive, but unfortunately, in my experience, the customer service—especially from the General Manager—is the biggest weakness this dealership has. A beautiful new facility means very little if customers don’t feel valued or respected.

August 13, 2026

Excellent first service appointment after buying my car here. The maintenance team was fast, professional, and very helpful! More

by sanchezbarbas
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Alec, service dept. , Widewail Agency
Aug 14, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

We're glad our team made your first service appointment a smooth one at Whaling City Mazda.

July 31, 2026

They were very motivated to sell us what we were looking for. They made car buying fun. More

by Gesersmom
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SABINA SALIHOVIC, MICHAEL BUDZ JR, ANTHONY OLENECHUK
Aug 03, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

Thank you for stopping by to leave Whaling City Mazda a wonderful review! Enjoy the new ride!

July 31, 2026

I had a great experience with Michael and the entire team at Whaling City Mazda. No high pressure sales and a definite focus on customer satisfaction. They are doing it right. Loving my new vehicle, too! More

by julielemosrealtor
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Zermin Salihovic, MICHAEL BUDZ JR, ANTHONY OLENECHUK
Aug 03, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

Congratulations on your new ride, Julie! Thank you for sharing your experience with Michael and the team. We wish you many safe and happy miles in your new car! See you again at Whaling City Mazda!

July 30, 2026

Staff was great. Explained a concern that I had and replaced windshield wipers. Would definitely recommend. More

by redsox110
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Service Department
Jul 30, 2026 -

Whaling City Mazda responded

We’re happy to hear you had a five-star experience with our team! Thank you for choosing Whaling City Mazda and for sharing your support.

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