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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March 26, 2018
Quick and Easy Process With Amazing Service I worked with Andy Hitzemann to purchase my 2018 Honda Accord and he was extremely helpful in this process. He made sure that I was aware of all the f I worked with Andy Hitzemann to purchase my 2018 Honda Accord and he was extremely helpful in this process. He made sure that I was aware of all the features and exactly what I was buying. He was extremely friendly and took the time to really get to know my family and I. The process was quick and easy and I would defintely recommend Don Ayres and Andy to anyone who wants to purchase a Honda. More
March 01, 2018
Andy was very knowledgeable and helpful. I like to shop local and family owned. Everyone was very helpful, Friendly and professional. Hondas have a reasonable price for quality product. Ver I like to shop local and family owned. Everyone was very helpful, Friendly and professional. Hondas have a reasonable price for quality product. Very happy with their service department and the $14.95 oil change price. More
February 28, 2018
Very good experience! I have purchased four autos from Don Ayers and every time I have been treated great. The friendliness and professionalism from Andy was excellent. i w I have purchased four autos from Don Ayers and every time I have been treated great. The friendliness and professionalism from Andy was excellent. i would highly recommend Don Ayers to anyone looking for a vehicle. More
February 23, 2018
The car buying process usually stinks, but not here w/Andy! I'll be honest, I'm not really a big fan of much of anything car related, and I don't live to out-negotiate people to get the best deal. I'd rather ev I'll be honest, I'm not really a big fan of much of anything car related, and I don't live to out-negotiate people to get the best deal. I'd rather everything was just fair and above board. Thankfully, Don Ayres seems to share my view, and I know that Andy Hitzemann exemplifies the way that I would hope a negotiation would go. Andy saved the day for me when I leased my first Honda several years back, coming straight to Don Ayres after a horrible experience at another local dealership where the salesman wouldn't stop telling me about the specs on the engine, and what kind of lumber I could fit in the car, and all kinds of other things I didn't care about at all (and had told him so). Andy has been great at focusing on the things I care about, and is always knowledgeable about everything on the car. Our dealings have always been exceptionally fair and I come away with a price I'm comfortable with a car that I love. More
February 16, 2018
Awesome Car Dealership Easy, easy, easy. We filled out an application online. Was approved quickly, and we made an appointment to come in. Our brand new Honda was ready to g Easy, easy, easy. We filled out an application online. Was approved quickly, and we made an appointment to come in. Our brand new Honda was ready to go. Signed some papers and we were in and out within an hour. Ask for Andy, he is a great salesmen. More
Other Employees Tagged: Shannon Hoover
February 14, 2018
Amazing job. Had an amazing experience with everyone at don Ayres. Andy was a great sales rep and i will for sure recommend everyone who is looking for a new car o Had an amazing experience with everyone at don Ayres. Andy was a great sales rep and i will for sure recommend everyone who is looking for a new car over to Andy. Great job Andy. From one sales man to another. More
February 05, 2018
Great Dealership Don Ayres Honda has the best HONDA car deals in Fort Wayne. The staff is cooperative and helped me find the perfect car. Furthermore, the purchase and Don Ayres Honda has the best HONDA car deals in Fort Wayne. The staff is cooperative and helped me find the perfect car. Furthermore, the purchase and paperwork was was done hassle free. I would definitely recommend my friends and Family to buy from Don Ayres. Thank you Andy for making my purchase fast and easy! More
February 01, 2018
Great Buying Experience Purchasing a new car is a Big Deal and often a very stressful experience Andy Hitzemann and the Don Ayres Team were extremely professional and consu Purchasing a new car is a Big Deal and often a very stressful experience Andy Hitzemann and the Don Ayres Team were extremely professional and consultative throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend reaching out to Andy and the Don Ayres Team if a Honda Purchase is in your future. Cudos for a job well done. More
January 28, 2018
Buick Enclave for family After a few weeks of searching, found our "unicorn" of vehicle with the perfect combination of options, miles and price. As well as the reliability of After a few weeks of searching, found our "unicorn" of vehicle with the perfect combination of options, miles and price. As well as the reliability of knowing we purchased through a reputational dealer. We emailed on availability on Thursday, Andy responded with a personalized walk around video a hour later. He also answered any questions and was willing to work around our schedule. We showed up Sat, and including test drive and paperwork, we were in and out in about 90 minutes. Taylor was helpful with having our pre financing printed up and ready to go. Made the final process go quickly with a couple of kids hungry for lunch. And who can complain about $12.95 oil changes and car wash in the future for our vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Taylor Burge
January 25, 2018
Great experience Don Ayres Honda was a great dealership to work with. The salesman I worked with, Andy Hitzemann was great also! He made the process go smoothly, and e Don Ayres Honda was a great dealership to work with. The salesman I worked with, Andy Hitzemann was great also! He made the process go smoothly, and even came to us to sign paperwork. He made sure I knew everything about the car before I took it home also. I look forward to doing more business with them. More

