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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June 23, 2020
We picked up our new Honda CR-V EX-L today. Thank you to Andy and to Travis for their assistance. As with all of our previous purchases from Don Ayres Honda, and we have purchased many vehicles since 1978, Andy and to Travis for their assistance. As with all of our previous purchases from Don Ayres Honda, and we have purchased many vehicles since 1978, this was a smooth and pleasant buying exoerience. We drove away well satisfied with our car, our deal and our service. And now we will take advantage of the great service department at Don Ayres to keep our CR-V in top shape. You all are the best! Thank you! More
Other Employees Tagged: Doug Settle, Jeremy Sullivan, Anthony Russett, Travis Herbst
June 13, 2020
Always there for us. Andy Hitzemann exceeded our expectations in his knowledge of the car we were looking for answered all questions. Thanks to Shawn Trice for your profe Andy Hitzemann exceeded our expectations in his knowledge of the car we were looking for answered all questions. Thanks to Shawn Trice for your professionalism. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Sullivan , Shawn Trice
June 09, 2020
He was very professional sales person..." Andy Hitzemann. I couldn't have asked for a better Honda sales person than Andy Hitzemann. He was very professional and quite pleasant to work with as I was looking f I couldn't have asked for a better Honda sales person than Andy Hitzemann. He was very professional and quite pleasant to work with as I was looking for a vehicle. He goes above and beyond to make sure the customer is happy and satisfied with their car purchase. Andy helped make my shopping experience a "good" one. More
May 26, 2020
Easy to work with Andy was great! The process was straightforward and Andy Hitzemann was personable and extremely knowledgable when it came to knowing the ins and outs Andy was great! The process was straightforward and Andy Hitzemann was personable and extremely knowledgable when it came to knowing the ins and outs of the vehicles that I was interested in. More
May 20, 2020
Andy and the Dealership as a whole provided great information, great service, and great care in making sure there were no safety concerns. A plus! information, great service, and great care in making sure there were no safety concerns. A plus! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Squires, Conner Wheeler , Joe Gates
May 19, 2020
Once you find a car person you trust you stick with them - even if you move 200mi away. We traveled 3 hrs each way to work with Andy and we would do it again. In fact, we plan to when my husband’s lease end - even if you move 200mi away. We traveled 3 hrs each way to work with Andy and we would do it again. In fact, we plan to when my husband’s lease ends. Andy worked with us to have near everything done beforehand and was ready with a smile and (air) handshake (Covid-19 style) when we arrived. More
Other Employees Tagged: Caleb Craun
May 14, 2020
Fantastic buying experience! Andy was excellent and we love the vehicle perfect match! Would recommend the dealer we are very satisfied with our purchase love it! love the vehicle perfect match! Would recommend the dealer we are very satisfied with our purchase love it! More
April 27, 2020
This was our 3rd time shopping for a car with Andy Hitzemann at DonAyresHonda. His professionalism, knowledge, discipline and attention to detail made our gargantuan task easy and pleasant (even in th Hitzemann at DonAyresHonda. His professionalism, knowledge, discipline and attention to detail made our gargantuan task easy and pleasant (even in the middle of a corona pandemic). Thank You and God bless. More
Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Russett
March 17, 2020
My entire experience with Don Ayres Honda and the salesman, Andy Hitzemann, was an enjoyable one. No pushiness, no rushing, and everything about the vehicle was thoroughly explained before I made a d salesman, Andy Hitzemann, was an enjoyable one. No pushiness, no rushing, and everything about the vehicle was thoroughly explained before I made a decision to buy or not. I would absolutely recommend Don Ayres Honda and Andy to anyone looking to purchase a new or used vehicle. It doesn't matter whether they are in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area or not. Don Ayres and Andy will make it happen for you. Hands down the smoothest and easiest car buying experience I've ever had. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carlo Borg, Evan Johnston
March 05, 2020
Don Ayres Honda is truly an excellent dealership. They stand behind their vehicles and will work with you to find the right match for what you want and what you can afford. I’m very happy with the 2016 S stand behind their vehicles and will work with you to find the right match for what you want and what you can afford. I’m very happy with the 2016 SUV I selected and my monthly payments. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carlo Borg, Rick Squires, Caleb Craun , Shannon Heitkamp, Bill Hulwick
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