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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July 09, 2022
Consistency from lease to lease. Only good surprises. Seamless process. In and out in less than two hours. Only good surprises. Seamless process. In and out in less than two hours. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jon Walker
July 09, 2022
It was effortless dealing with Andy and the dealership team. I appreciate the help from every member. Also it was worth the drive from Detroit to Fort Wayne. If I given the choice I would definitely deal team. I appreciate the help from every member. Also it was worth the drive from Detroit to Fort Wayne. If I given the choice I would definitely deal with them again. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carlo Borg , Joe Gates
July 05, 2022
Everyone involved in my recent trade-in and purchase transaction at Don Ayres was outstanding and great to work with. A special shout-out to Andy Hitzemann who handled my rather unusual situation withou transaction at Don Ayres was outstanding and great to work with. A special shout-out to Andy Hitzemann who handled my rather unusual situation without missing a beat. The Don Ayres dealership is a class act, and I am grateful. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Watkins, Doug Settle, Caleb Craun
July 01, 2022
Andy Hitzemann came through again. He found the perfect Honda Pilot that I was looking for. In fact, it was better than I expected. Very low miles, perfect interior and just the rig He found the perfect Honda Pilot that I was looking for. In fact, it was better than I expected. Very low miles, perfect interior and just the right color! And, better yet, in my price range. Andy has always kept in touch through the year, just to see where my needs were and if they were being met. He always follow-up when I said I would start looking again. He is truly an asset to Don Ayres and he always treats his customers like family. He follows the Golden Rule, treat others as you like to be treated. More
Other Employees Tagged: Caleb Craun , Doug (Service Manager)
July 01, 2022
Andy is just awesome. Every time we come in for a new car he listens to our needs and delivers every time without fail. We will always ask for Andy. He is simply the best. Every time we come in for a new car he listens to our needs and delivers every time without fail. We will always ask for Andy. He is simply the best. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Squires , Shawn Trice
June 29, 2022
I have purchased and/or leased all my cars from this dealership since 1986, without exception... even when I lived out of the area, passing over other Honda dealerships. They are simply the best from e dealership since 1986, without exception... even when I lived out of the area, passing over other Honda dealerships. They are simply the best from every single aspect. Yes... I have looked into others, but immediately unimpressed. Don Ayres Honda has literally spoiled me for anything else. More
Other Employees Tagged: Doug Settle, Anthony Russett
June 23, 2022
Appreciate the no pressure sales and the effort Andy made to keep me informed when cars came into the dealer that had what I was interested in. Videos made for me gave me an idea of the condition of the use to keep me informed when cars came into the dealer that had what I was interested in. Videos made for me gave me an idea of the condition of the used cars coming in, saved me a lot of time. Doug and his team in the Service Department have always done an outstanding job with my previous cars. It is truly why I have stayed with Don Ayres for the past 28 years. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jackson Odle
June 15, 2022
I have been a customer of Don Ayres for a long time. I will never go anywhere else. I've never been treated any better anywhere else. I would recommend them to everyone I know.. I will never go anywhere else. I've never been treated any better anywhere else. I would recommend them to everyone I know.. More
June 12, 2022
Andy Hitzemann did a great job with the whole process of getting me the CRV I wanted especially during these difficult times of even getting a new vehicle. He kept me well informed throughout the whole expe getting me the CRV I wanted especially during these difficult times of even getting a new vehicle. He kept me well informed throughout the whole experience. This is the 4th car I have purchased at Don Ayres for my kids and myself and I am sure it won't be the last. Don Ayres has a great sales and service team, the best part I have never felt pressured and when things are coming up they let you know ahead of time instead of when your vehicle is sitting on a lift. Another great job!!! More
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