In 2008, I realized that I needed to make a career change. I spent the previous 19 years in the restaurant industry, and the long hours were really beginning to take their toll. After applying for a job at Don Ayres, I was immediately impressed with the company’s family-friendly approach to business. Everyone welcomed me to the dealership, something that I pass along to our new employees. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Melissa, and our Weimaraner, Remington Steele (Remy). We also enjoy boating in our vintage Correct Craft. I enjoy helping customers not only at time of purchase, but later on down the line when questions arise on how to use their new vehicle's technology (I'm a bit of a tech geek)!
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January 28, 2023
David gave me great service getting my oil changed. I was also able to spend time with my salesman Andy to discuss when my new car will arrive. I was also able to spend time with my salesman Andy to discuss when my new car will arrive. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Salmonowicz
January 17, 2023
From the first phone call inquiring about a new Ridgeline the staff answered all of my questions and made the buying process very easy. I was surprised by how many people were also there to purchase a new Ho the staff answered all of my questions and made the buying process very easy. I was surprised by how many people were also there to purchase a new Honda on a late Saturday afternoon and how well the staff kept up with the flow of customers. Many thanks to Tom, Andy and Jon! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jon Walker
January 15, 2023
As the construction dates were unknown from Honda about the ‘23 Honda Pilots, Andy made sure to keep us updated with info as he received and upfront/fair with pricing and trade in values. He was helpful in the ‘23 Honda Pilots, Andy made sure to keep us updated with info as he received and upfront/fair with pricing and trade in values. He was helpful in programming the cars to our preferred settings. Overall, the dealership and sales consultants were friendly and pressure free. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jackson Odle
January 13, 2023
On this visit I met with Pete, my service guy, and he is exceptional. He is thorough, explains everything and is exceptionally thoughtful and patient. My sales person is Andy Hitzemann and I never want anyo exceptional. He is thorough, explains everything and is exceptionally thoughtful and patient. My sales person is Andy Hitzemann and I never want anyone else helping me purchase or lease a car. Andy is the best car sales person I have ever known. More
Other Employees Tagged: Pete Ort
January 09, 2023
Don Ayres Honda is a great car dealer from the owner to the excellent service department and Andy Hitzemann is one of the best car consultants I have ever worked with. We ordered a new 2023 CRV Hybrid. A the excellent service department and Andy Hitzemann is one of the best car consultants I have ever worked with. We ordered a new 2023 CRV Hybrid. Andy clearly explained the differences between the models and kept us informed every week on the estimated build date until it arrived. He is great in getting you set up in your new vehicle and he followed up after the sale to make sure everything was going OK and to answer any questions. Since I also own Acura vehicles, I was very happy to see Don Ayres take over the local Acura dealer, spreading their best practices to both dealerships. More
January 05, 2023
Don Ayres Honda Fort Wayne is certainly a company built on integrity, honesty, and placing the needs of the customer first. I applaud our sales consultant, Andy Hitzemann who was absolutely fantastic! Hi on integrity, honesty, and placing the needs of the customer first. I applaud our sales consultant, Andy Hitzemann who was absolutely fantastic! His knowledge about our vehicle as well as answering all our questions went above and beyond our expectations. But more than his expertise, was his friendliness and personal way that he handled our business. I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know him! Also I want to thank Carlo Borg who went out of his way to make us feel welcome and comfortable as we waited. He also handled our trade-in with absolute fairness and respect. And we want to thank Anthony Russet for being extremely helpful in getting us the best rate and getting us the best warranty that met our needs. Thank you Don Ayres team for your continued pursuit of putting the customer first and striving to be number 1 in the industry in which you serve. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carlo Borg, Anthony Russett
December 31, 2022
The whole experience of deciding which vehicle would best fit our needs, looking at the options, having features explained, and finalizing the sale was a stress free experience. Andy patiently answered all o fit our needs, looking at the options, having features explained, and finalizing the sale was a stress free experience. Andy patiently answered all of our questions. I highly recommend Don Ayres Honda. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Gates
December 31, 2022
The Ayres team always does it right. I have been a customer for over 30 years. They’ve earned my business. I have been a customer for over 30 years. They’ve earned my business. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jackson Odle
December 28, 2022
We bought the car online from Don Ayres Honda, Andy Hitezmenn was are sales Associate .we didn’t know the dealership at all and they were absolutely fantastic to work with through the whole process, ev Hitezmenn was are sales Associate .we didn’t know the dealership at all and they were absolutely fantastic to work with through the whole process, even though we had lots of questions, they satisfied all of our questions and helped us purchase the car. By More
Other Employees Tagged: Jackson Odle

