John Bechtel
John Bechtel at Germain Mazda West

John Bechtel

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Germain Mazda West

1345 Automall Parkway
Columbus, OH 43228

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5.0
62 Reviews

Car buying should be exciting—not stressful. I pride myself on being approachable, patient, and ready to help you find exactly what you need.

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 11 mos

Industry Experience

9 yrs, 2 mos

5.0

62 Reviews

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62 Reviews of John Bechtel

August 02, 2026

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They were very helpful. Any issues that popped up, they were prompt about reaching out and resolving any questions or issues I had. Also extremely friendly! More

by TARRAHARRIS1
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Aug 02, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We’re pleased you found our team helpful and friendly during your used Hyundai Tucson purchase. It’s great to know we responded quickly to your questions and resolved any issues. Thank you for the five-star rating. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

July 25, 2026

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John was very helpful, and he made the process as smooth as possible. And, he has a great sense of humor. More

by seinamoore
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Jul 25, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We appreciate your five-star review and are pleased John could make your new Mazda CX-30 purchase smooth and enjoyable. It’s great to hear his sense of humor made a positive impact. Thank you for choosing Mazda and we look forward to seeing you again. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

July 17, 2026

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John was helpful from the first phone call. Great atmosphere in the building, friendly staff, low pressure, and I’ve never done a car deal so quickly in my life! In and out in 2 hours! More

by Shannon
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Other Employees Tagged: Ian Napier

Jul 17, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We’re thrilled John could guide you through your new Mazda CX-30 purchase so seamlessly. It’s wonderful to know our friendly, low-pressure atmosphere helped you complete everything in just two hours. Congratulations on your new CX-30, and don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything else we can assist with. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

June 29, 2026

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John and team were delightful start to finish even if by the 3rd day they may have been tired of seeing us. A great no pressure experience. More

by LacknerCX50
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Other Employees Tagged: Nicholas Kerr, Ian Napier

Jun 29, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thanks for working with John and our team over those three days. We’re glad our relaxed approach kept everything comfortable and pressure free. Congratulations on your used Mazda CX-50 and enjoy every drive. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

June 28, 2026

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Process from 1st communication online to in the door was straightforward and all staff was responsive. John was very personable and easy to work with. More

by dj
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Other Employees Tagged: Breanna Moreland

Jun 28, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased the steps from initial online contact to your visit were smooth and that John made the process easy. Enjoy your new Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, and please reach out if you have any questions. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

June 17, 2026

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Phenomenal. Personal. Professional. Fast. Easy. We had a phenomenal experience, John was amazing! He made the entire process personal, he was super professional, More

by KAITDALTON107
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Jun 17, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

It’s wonderful to hear that John made your Mazda CX-90 purchase so personal and efficient. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to helping you with your Mazda in the future. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

May 31, 2026

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John was very nice, polite and helpful. I live an hour and a half away. My issue is with the vehicle. In less than 24hrs my neither turn signal works, my brights don't work, my check engine More

by TARRAHARRIS1
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Jun 04, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Tarra, thank you so much for bringing in your vehicle to get a loaner and allowing us to fix the issues you are experiencing! We are working diligently to get your vehicle back to you ASAP in working order! We are very sorry that this happened, and we are happy to remedy this for you. Thank you for choosing Germain Mazda West - we appreciate your business! Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

May 31, 2026

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John and Cameron were amazing! John has been consistently checking in to see how things are going and if I need anything. Customer service is an A+! More

by SARA_ADAIR
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Other Employees Tagged: Cameron Allen

May 31, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We’re thrilled Cameron and John provided attentive care and checked in regularly. Enjoy your Mazda CX-50, and let us know if you need anything. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

May 17, 2026

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My experience with the sales representative was excellent. He was extremely professional and made the entire car purchasing process smooth and easy from start to finish. He explained everything cle More

by MUHANNADMSM
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Other Employees Tagged: Ron Pineda

May 14, 2026

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Thank you to the Germain team, John, Gabriel, Ian and Connor. They treated me like a person and not a sales figure More

by LUDOUSINSKI
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May 14, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for sharing your 5-star review of our team. We appreciate your business and we hope to see you again at Germain Mazda West.

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