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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Write a Review473 Reviews of Andy Hitzemann
February 25, 2019
Best Dealership in Fort Wayne! I really appreciate the dedication that Salesman Andy Hitzemann took to see that I was able to get the vehicle that I wanted. He even went over all of I really appreciate the dedication that Salesman Andy Hitzemann took to see that I was able to get the vehicle that I wanted. He even went over all of the specifics of the vehicle when I picked it up, taking about an hour to do so. He kept me informed every step of the way. Thanks also to Jeremy Sullivan. He is the reason I look forward to having a Honda and bringing my vehicle in for services, just like my prior Honda’s. Overall, a very pleasing experience! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Squires, Jeremy Sullivan , Shannon Hoover
February 24, 2019
Great service all around I've been taking my Honda to Don Ayers since 2008. Now on my third vehicle, 2nd lease. I've always had the best service. Everyone is very friendly and I've been taking my Honda to Don Ayers since 2008. Now on my third vehicle, 2nd lease. I've always had the best service. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Jeremy Sullivan in service is a great guy, always respectful and all around good guy that treats ya great. Andy Hitzemann in sales helped me with my 2nd lease, good guy, no pressure, very knowledge, good sense of humor and respects his clients. Don Ayers Honda is a great place all around. They definitely deserve all their rewards! Thanks Don Ayers! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Sullivan, Caleb Craun
February 15, 2019
Great experience with Andy! We had a wonderful and stress free experience with Andy Hitzemann. He was so helpful and patient with us. He took us on two long test drives and was a We had a wonderful and stress free experience with Andy Hitzemann. He was so helpful and patient with us. He took us on two long test drives and was able to answer all of our questions about the cars/SUVs we looked at. He gave us time to discuss and did not pressure us in any way. He was quick to check in and respond to text messages or calls. Additionally, he was very personable and made us feel so comfortable. I would highly recommend visiting Andy at Don Ayers! We would also like to shout out to Business Manager, John Chase, who was extremely helpful with the process. He made sure we understood everything on the business side of things. He even drew out a diagram to help us understand! Overall Don Ayers has a GREAT team and we will be back in the future! More
Other Employees Tagged: John Chase
February 05, 2019
Andy Heitzman is awesome This is the third car our family has bought from Andy. The first one was 10 yrs ago. He is not pushy and won’t try to sell you something you can’t aff This is the third car our family has bought from Andy. The first one was 10 yrs ago. He is not pushy and won’t try to sell you something you can’t afford or don’t like. More
February 04, 2019
First time buyer I went to Don Ayres because I was tired of shopping around. Being my first experience purchasing my own vehicle, I was pretty uneasy about making my f I went to Don Ayres because I was tired of shopping around. Being my first experience purchasing my own vehicle, I was pretty uneasy about making my first large investment. Andy and the rest of the team walked me through the process and they were always happy to back up and further explain things that I didn’t understand. The staff made me feel comfortable every step of the way and I truly believe that they were looking for a win-win solution. I would absolutely recommend Don Ayres Honda to anyone that’s looking for a reliable car and great service. More
Other Employees Tagged: Caleb Craun
January 09, 2019
Purchase of 2018 CR-V Andy Heitzman was terrific to work with. He and I talked back and forth on text and then arranged for me to come in and talk about, see and drive the Andy Heitzman was terrific to work with. He and I talked back and forth on text and then arranged for me to come in and talk about, see and drive the vehicle that I bought. I can’t say enough about the service I received on this vehicle or any of the previous three Honda’s that I’ve owned. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carlo Borg , Joe Gates
December 22, 2018
Great experience! Andy was a delight to work with & made the process easy. Chuck, in service, was ready to help with our add ons. Great team to work with! Andy was a delight to work with & made the process easy. Chuck, in service, was ready to help with our add ons. Great team to work with! More
Other Employees Tagged: Charles Suter , Shannon Hoover
December 18, 2018
Great dealership, great salesperson! Great experience, this is my 3rd vehicle from this dealership and salesperson Andy Hitzemann. I would highly recommend Don Ayers Honda dealership, an Great experience, this is my 3rd vehicle from this dealership and salesperson Andy Hitzemann. I would highly recommend Don Ayers Honda dealership, and Andy Hitzemann More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Sullivan
December 16, 2018
Excellent I recommend seeing Andy Hitzemann if you are looking for a vehicle. He is very knowledgeable, organized and friendly. I will be telling everyone I k I recommend seeing Andy Hitzemann if you are looking for a vehicle. He is very knowledgeable, organized and friendly. I will be telling everyone I know about Andy and Don Ayers Honda! More
Other Employees Tagged: Caleb Craun
December 09, 2018
The only place to buy a car Andy at Don Ayres is an exceptional salesperson. This is the second vehicle I’ve purchased from him and not the last. He has a passion for the Honda b Andy at Don Ayres is an exceptional salesperson. This is the second vehicle I’ve purchased from him and not the last. He has a passion for the Honda brand and I plan to buy future vehicles here. More
Other Employees Tagged: Shannon Hoover

