Joe has been here at Wantagh Mazda for over 20 years and loves the family atmosphere. He loves seeing customers over and over again and also working with new customers bringing them into the family here. Joe is a woodworker and builds furniture in his free time.
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35 yrs, 6 mos
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39 yrs, 6 mos
251 Reviews
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February 04, 2019
Excellent sales staff Excellent , friendly, sales room was immaculate. Henry was our sales person, yes, ours. My daughter leased a car 3 days before I leased mine. Henry wa Excellent , friendly, sales room was immaculate. Henry was our sales person, yes, ours. My daughter leased a car 3 days before I leased mine. Henry was not pushy, but knowledgeable and understanding. I negotiated leasing, add ons, different style cars and what option each car had. It was a truly enjoyable visit. Thank you Henry Gochez!!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Kenny Davis , Henry Gochez
February 01, 2019
Great customer service turned bad Summer of 2017 I went to this dealership to lease a Mazda CX-3. I can’t remember the mans name who helped me but I got nothing but kindness and 5 star Summer of 2017 I went to this dealership to lease a Mazda CX-3. I can’t remember the mans name who helped me but I got nothing but kindness and 5 star customer service while there. I thought for sure I would be back at the end of my lease to get something new from Wantagh Mazda since they were so great. Unfortunately my circumstances changed and I find myself about halfway through my current lease and needing to get into a larger vehicle, and I knew that switching from the cx-3 to the cx-5 would be a solution. My first instinct was to call Wantagh Mazda to see what my options are, and whoever I got on the phone was rude and condescending. Instead of giving me my options he basically laughed at me and told me there was nothing they could do. After asking to at least hear my options of how much I would have to pay to get out of my lease and into a new one he said he would call me back. When he called back his tune still hadn’t changed and he told me once again only that it would be very expensive, they couldn’t do anything for me, and that I should just deal with it and wait it out (which is not an option for me). At this point I asked if they could do anything for me at all since I’m a returning customer of Mazda and the dealership, and he said “yeah yeah but it doesn’t help.” Now I find myself calling other dealerships of other car brands and getting solutions to my problem. I’m incredibly disappointed and appalled at the way I was treated - something I never expected after my original experience. I would love to be a happy customer that could post a review about how great my experience was but I’m sad to say that now my only clear memory was the disrespect I received this last time. More
Other Employees Tagged: Vin Vergara, Phil Puleo, David Chiari, Victor Liantonio, Kenny Davis, Joe Bonavita, Charlie Fizzuoglio, Josh Pena , Henry Gochez
January 10, 2019
Awesome experience Experienced, knowledgeable sales representative. Great experience from the moment I entered the showroom which was clearly well laid out and very well Experienced, knowledgeable sales representative. Great experience from the moment I entered the showroom which was clearly well laid out and very well lit. Pleasant staff and a top notch sales rep from start to finish. Awesome experience. Thank you David C. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Chiari, Kenny Davis
December 05, 2018
Easy, Fast, Welcoming Experience We leased a Mazda CX-5 from Wantagh Mazda through the salesman, Dave. He was very knowledgeable about all the Mazdas models and although they were ver We leased a Mazda CX-5 from Wantagh Mazda through the salesman, Dave. He was very knowledgeable about all the Mazdas models and although they were very busy on our initial visit he never made us feel like he forgot about us. He was pleasant and truthful and didn't make it seem like all he wanted was to sell us a car. The whole transaction was very smooth (except for my insurance company but that was on Progressive). Joe, the manager was also very pleasant and worked well with Dave to make sure we were happy with our purchase. I would definitely return to Wantagh Mazda. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Chiari
November 28, 2018
Love my new Mazda CX-5! In 2006. David Chiari sold my parents a Mazda 3, which they gifted to me as my first car. 12 years later, I came back to lease another Mazda, this tim In 2006. David Chiari sold my parents a Mazda 3, which they gifted to me as my first car. 12 years later, I came back to lease another Mazda, this time, the CX-5. I had told David that I was looking at other cars and that leasing was the best option for me and my husband right now. Mazda didn't push me, inundate me with calls like other dealerships did and gave me what I thought was a very fair price for my trade in car. It also helps that he has a picture of Queen Elizabeth II behind his desk, as I am a huge anglophile. Such a great guy who is part of a great team that truly cares about their customers. Owner loyalty was honored for sure. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Chiari, Kenny Davis, Joe Bonavita
November 20, 2018
Everyone was helpful and accomodating All were pleasant and helpful. They wanted my business and were willing to work with me, to get me the car I wanted; and within my budget. All were pleasant and helpful. They wanted my business and were willing to work with me, to get me the car I wanted; and within my budget. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Chiari, Kenny Davis
August 25, 2018
if you want Mazda there IS no other place I purchased a car here in 2018 and in 2002 from the same salesman and the same sales manager...find that some place else. You really feel as if these I purchased a car here in 2018 and in 2002 from the same salesman and the same sales manager...find that some place else. You really feel as if these people are working for you More
Other Employees Tagged: David Chiari
August 11, 2018
Hands down best dealership I have been Wantagh Mazda ! This dealership is not the biggest i have been to but talking to them and giving you advice really made me buy my 2nd Mazda here.These guys don't forc This dealership is not the biggest i have been to but talking to them and giving you advice really made me buy my 2nd Mazda here.These guys don't force you to buy a car like other dealership .Stress free!! Thanks Wantagh Mazda crew!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Vin Vergara, Victor Liantonio, Kenny Davis
August 04, 2018
7 cars from Victor Liantonio Wantagh Mazda is an Amazing Dealership and Victor Liantonio is an Amazing Salesman. The effortless buying started with a casual meeting with Victor, Wantagh Mazda is an Amazing Dealership and Victor Liantonio is an Amazing Salesman. The effortless buying started with a casual meeting with Victor, where he quoted me prices for 2 versions on the Mazda 3 and also the Mazda 5. I told him I would call in an order. The day I called, Victor was off so I finalized the sale with Phil, his manager. I arrived at Wantagh Mazda years ago after bad experiences at Huntington Mazda and Garden City Mazda. Victor has been my salesman ever since. 7 cars and many recommendations later, I am the proud owner of a new Mazda CX-5. Family Owned ! Phil, Kenny and Joe ! And of course Victor! Mazda is fortunate to have him selling their cars and I am fortunate to have him as my salesman ! Get off the computer ! Drive to Wantagh Mazda and see Victor ! Soon you will be driving an Amazing car at a Great price ! Everyone at the Dealership will make you feel like a family member ! More
Other Employees Tagged: Phil Puleo, Victor Liantonio, Kenny Davis
July 24, 2018
service department Kristie from your service department was very accommodating and friendly always smiling. I would highly recommend her. .She gets 4 stars. GREAT JOB T Kristie from your service department was very accommodating and friendly always smiling. I would highly recommend her. .She gets 4 stars. GREAT JOB THUMBS UP More
Other Employees Tagged: Vin Vergara, Phil Puleo, David Chiari, Kenny Davis, Joe Bonavita, Charlie Fizzuoglio, Craig Rotter , Gary Gavin, Kristie Vargas, .JENNIFER YOUR CASHIER
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