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
52 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, 8 mos

Industry Experience

8 yrs, 11 mos

5.0

52 Reviews

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52 Reviews of John Bechtel

May 02, 2026

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John and Cameron were both very informative, friendly and professional as well as everyone else that I encountered at Germain Mazda west. It was a great experience. More

by REARLEY0
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May 04, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for the 5-star review! We will be sure to pass your appreciation along to John, Cameron, and the rest of our team. See you next time at Germain Mazda West!

April 29, 2026

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Best experience! !! Having had purchased a new car just two years prior, I didn't realize what a GOOD EXPERIENCE should feel like!! John B., Sales, was super helpful More

by Teresa C.
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Other Employees Tagged: Ron Pineda, Ian Napier

Apr 29, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Teresa, we're so glad to hear that your experience with John and Ron exceeded your expectations! Thank you for choosing Germain Mazda West and for your high recommendation. Enjoy your new car!

April 23, 2026

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Checking in and dropping off my car was super seamless and quick. The technicians that looked over my car were thorough and knowledgeable. More

by Gabrielle
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Apr 24, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Gabrielle, we are so happy to hear you had a seamless experience with our team! Thank you for choosing Germain Mazda West and for sharing your feedback.

April 19, 2026

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John was great! ! Made the Mazda CX 70 purchase a breeze he explained every thing and more. Gave a great setup of the car before I drove back to Nashville. Highly re More

by HUNTCOMPANY
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Other Employees Tagged: Connor Langlois , Jacob

Apr 20, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for making the trip to Germain Mazda West, and for choosing John, Connor, and the team to assist with your purchase. Enjoy your new Mazda CX-70 and drive safely back to Nashville!

April 10, 2026

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Everything was handled properly and ran very smoothly. Excellent service team thank you for all your help. More

by RSMITH132
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Other Employees Tagged: Ron Pineda

Apr 14, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thanks for the positive feedback! We're glad to know that everything was handled properly and ran smoothly. If there are any specific areas where we can improve or if you need further assistance, please let us know. Best, Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

April 04, 2026

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Great dealership. Fast and efficient. John Bechtel always is awesome. Gets me in for maintenance. Jo is amazing. Keep up the good work!! Thank you. More

by drscpaz
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Other Employees Tagged: Efrain Hidalgo, Jo Carroll

Apr 06, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We're grateful for your awesome feedback about John and Jo! Thank you for choosing Germain Mazda West for your service needs.

April 03, 2026

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John Bectel was awesome! Very knowledgeable friendly and patient. I will always ask for John when we get our next Mazda. More

by TOM@CHILEVERDECAFE.COM
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Apr 03, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We're so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with John at Germain Mazda West! Thank you for your business and your five stars!

March 20, 2026

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Great experience. Really nice and helpful people. Got in and out in a decent amount of time. More

by zanridix
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Other Employees Tagged: Ian Napier

Mar 23, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for your confidence in Germain Mazda West!

January 29, 2026

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Very pleased with the professionalism and the way I was treated and informed every step of the way. More

by Heldon
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Other Employees Tagged: Liam

Jan 29, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We are grateful to have earned your business, Heldon. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! - The Germain Mazda West Team

January 14, 2026

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Quick and efficient. Dealers and finance team were super informative and not pushy at all. More

by Will970212
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Other Employees Tagged: Conor O'Leary

Jan 14, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that our team provided a quick, efficient experience and that both the dealership and finance team were informative and respectful. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Germain Mazda West.

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