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
January 22, 2015
Sales and Service are excellent!! I bought my 2011 Honda Accord from Don Ayres new. The salesman, Bill Fenoglio is a great person and a very sincere salesman. I have used their servi I bought my 2011 Honda Accord from Don Ayres new. The salesman, Bill Fenoglio is a great person and a very sincere salesman. I have used their service department exclusively and have always had excellent results. They are prompt to start the job and they are done quickly. I have never had to return for any reason. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Squires, Doug Settle , Bill Fenoglio, Troy Johnson
January 09, 2015
Late on snowy cold night, I had flat tire And Andy Hitzemann helped me....First of all my vehicle is not a Honda and I did not purchase it at Don Ayres. I had the misfortune of having my righ And Andy Hitzemann helped me....First of all my vehicle is not a Honda and I did not purchase it at Don Ayres. I had the misfortune of having my right rear tire go flat on Lima Rd in front of Don Ayres. It was late and I pulled in to their parking lot and noticed there were a couple people inside the building. I walked in and asked if anyone was left in their service department as I needed some air in my tire. Andy was very professional and courteous and helped me get access to some air for my tire. It would have been easier to just tell me no one was left and told me sorry. To the Don Ayres Organization and Management, you have a great ambassador for your company in Andy. It is employees like Andy that have made your business successful for many years and into the future. To anyone considering doing business with Don Ayres Honda I would highly recommend to do so. I will highly recommend your business to anyone who would inquire. And to Andy, thank you for helping a fellow human being in need. I will definitely pay it forward. More
November 13, 2014
I enjoy the service I receive at Don Aryes Honda Excellent professional quality workmanship. Thank you so very much.the service people for the past 20 years I have been doing business are ACE certifi Excellent professional quality workmanship. Thank you so very much.the service people for the past 20 years I have been doing business are ACE certified and highly qualified which means a lot to me and my brother. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Watkins, Rick Squires, Doug Settle, Charles Suter , John Hofmann, Troy Johnson, Ben Rose
October 22, 2014
Doug and his service crew have always done excellent service My brother and I have been using Don Aryes Honda Service under Doug's management since 1996. We have been pleased with the excellent service and quali My brother and I have been using Don Aryes Honda Service under Doug's management since 1996. We have been pleased with the excellent service and quality of maintenance and repairs of the certified mechanics. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Squires, Doug Settle, Jeremy Sullivan, Charles Suter , John Hofmann, Troy Johnson, Ben Rose, Kevin (don't last name) Auto Body
October 13, 2014
Great place to do business I like the people that I deal with and the service department is one of the best in Fort Wayne and the service prices are very good. As nice as it is I like the people that I deal with and the service department is one of the best in Fort Wayne and the service prices are very good. As nice as it is to do business with Don Ayes, the customer waiting area really needs to be updated More
Other Employees Tagged: Charles Suter
September 01, 2014
Quick and painless vehicle purchase Good deal and good treatment in buying a new Accord. It was a pleasure this time to buy a car. Highly recommend this dealer to anyone. Good deal and good treatment in buying a new Accord. It was a pleasure this time to buy a car. Highly recommend this dealer to anyone. More
May 20, 2014
Easy Going Purchasing Experience Andy was great! He was so knowledgable and easy going. He explained the differences in all the cars I asked about, and encouraged me to make the best Andy was great! He was so knowledgable and easy going. He explained the differences in all the cars I asked about, and encouraged me to make the best choice for me. Overall, an awesome experience. More
January 03, 2014
Sure glad that Andy sold me on the Accord because it is the best car I have ever owned. And it is a pleasure to work with Jay as he is the only guy I feel comfortable handling all my cars care. the best car I have ever owned. And it is a pleasure to work with Jay as he is the only guy I feel comfortable handling all my cars care. More
February 10, 2013
andy went above and beyond to get me the price ans car i wanted the financing was done so quick i drove home the same day. if you need a great sales experenice go to don ayres wanted the financing was done so quick i drove home the same day. if you need a great sales experenice go to don ayres More
October 26, 2012
We were very impressed with the attention that Andy Hitzemann gave us when we were looking for a specific color of used Honda CRV, we would highly recommend buying a new or used vehicle from this deale Hitzemann gave us when we were looking for a specific color of used Honda CRV, we would highly recommend buying a new or used vehicle from this dealership, they are not high pressure and they really go out of their way to help you, it was a very pleasant buying experience for us. More

