John Cate
John Cate at Lexus of Chattanooga

John Cate

Lexus Service Advisor 423-499-9095

Lexus of Chattanooga

2135 Chapman Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421

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64 Reviews
5.0

64 Reviews

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64 Reviews of John Cate

April 10, 2026

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John Cate was very helpful in deciding what services I needed now and what services could be handled another time. More

by wfbrown3
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April 03, 2026

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Awesome and professional service. John Cate is tops with personalized service. He delivers and if he tells you the problem he also tells you the solution! I give him a 5 star rating. More

by Leonard
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Other Employees Tagged: Randy Hatfield, Allie McKamey

Apr 06, 2026

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Leonard, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear you had an awesome and professional experience. John Cate will truly appreciate the recognition. He takes great pride in providing personalized service and making sure every guest understands both the problem and the solution. We’re grateful for your trust in Lexus of Chattanooga and look forward to taking great care of you again!

September 30, 2025

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Fred was wonderful throughout the whole buying process and made it easy! It was a pleasure to work with him. More

by jph
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Other Employees Tagged: Fred Fortson, Michael Platt

Oct 02, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Fred made your car-buying process smooth and enjoyable. He truly loves helping our guests feel confident every step of the way. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words—he’ll be thrilled!

January 06, 2025

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I’ve visited many Dealerships and they’re all good but Lexus of Chattanooga by far exceeds them all. They really care about you and your vehicle More

by emendes
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Jan 07, 2025

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Lexus of Chattanooga exceeded your expectations. Providing exceptional care for both you and your vehicle is our top priority, and we’re so glad that our team made a lasting impression. Your feedback means the world to us, and we’re grateful for your trust. If there’s anything more we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

October 24, 2024

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I am very pleased with my entire experience at Lexus. Fred Fortson looked out for us from start to finish. He made everything effortless, quick and easy. The entire sales dept is so kind and friendly. Jo More

by Epiphanyhouston
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Other Employees Tagged: Fred Fortson , Josiah Sadek

Oct 24, 2024

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Lexus of Chattanooga. It’s fantastic that Fred and Josiah provided you with such attentive and efficient service. We’re grateful for your loyalty over the past 15 years, and we truly appreciate your trust in our team. If you ever need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to continuing to serve you!

October 20, 2024

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We had the best experience ever with our salesman, Ralph Paty! He was great from the start all the way to the end! Go see him if you want the best deal! Five stars only because we can't give more! More

by Valerie Brock
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Oct 22, 2024

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you so much, Valerie, for sharing your fantastic experience! We're thrilled to hear that Ralph Paty provided top-notch service from start to finish. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we're glad Ralph made your visit so memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him! If you ever need anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out. Enjoy your new vehicle, and thank you for the five-star (and more!) recommendation!

April 25, 2024

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Excellent service. Great attention to quality and detail! The body shop could have turned over my vehicle, but was not satisfied with the work and reworked a portion o More

by Wade
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Apr 25, 2024

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! At Lexus of Chattanooga, we take great pride in providing excellent service and ensuring the highest quality standards are met. We're thrilled to hear that our body shop team went above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction by reworking a portion of the repairs until they achieved perfection. Your vehicle looking brand new is our ultimate goal, and we're delighted to have exceeded your expectations. If there's anything else we can assist you with or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing Lexus of Chattanooga!

March 22, 2024

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John Cate has been our service rep for over 12 years and he has always been absolutely great. He is always helpful and recommends the best action to resolve our issue. We have had a 2005 and 2012 Lexus and More

by agordon
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Mar 26, 2024

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we truly appreciate your loyalty to our dealership over the years. John Cate has been an invaluable member of our team, and we're thrilled to hear that he has consistently provided you with exceptional service. Your feedback regarding your recent visit to our new location is incredibly important to us. We sincerely apologize for the lack of privacy you experienced while speaking with John. We understand the importance of privacy during customer interactions and are committed to ensuring that all our customers feel comfortable and respected during their visits. Rest assured, we will address the issue of noise and lack of privacy in our new location promptly. Your feedback will help us make necessary improvements to ensure a more pleasant experience for all our valued customers. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any further concerns or if there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience with us. Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to serving you better in the future.

December 13, 2023

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Cody Skipper is the most caring with how he handles my concerns about the service of my Lexus. He prompted returning his calls and explains you what’s going on with your car. He updates you in a timely fa More

by graceworks63
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Other Employees Tagged: Cody Skipper

Dec 18, 2023

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Cody Skipper at Lexus of Chattanooga! We're delighted to hear that Cody has been the most caring in handling your concerns about the service of your Lexus. Providing clear communication and timely updates is crucial, and we're pleased that Cody has been prompt in returning your calls and explaining the details of your car's service. If you have any more feedback or if there's anything else Cody and our team can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to continuing to provide excellent service for your Lexus. Safe travels, and thank you for choosing Lexus of Chattanooga!

November 25, 2023

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The dealership is bright, very clean and inviting. The staff was friendly and professional. Very impressive. More

by sueriddle423
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Nov 27, 2023

Lexus of Chattanooga responded

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our dealership bright, very clean, and inviting. Creating a positive and welcoming environment is important to us, and we're delighted that you were impressed with the ambiance. We appreciate your kind words about our friendly and professional staff. Customer satisfaction is our priority, and we're glad to have made a positive impact on your visit. If there's anything more we can do for you or if you have any further feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you again!

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