John Van Pelt
John Van Pelt at Lester Glenn Mazda

John Van Pelt

Sales Professional

Lester Glenn Mazda

101 Route 37 E
Toms River , NJ 08753

5.0
66 Reviews

I'm a lifelong resident of Ocean County, NJ, so of course, I love the beach and the bay. My passions have always been cars and motorcycles (with a soft spot for convertibles). I truly enjoy getting to know people helping folks into their next vehicle. I have also been known to share a few too many pictures of my Great Danes as well. I try to live by the 'Platinum Rule'; "Treat others the way THEY want to be treated".

5.0

66 Reviews

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66 Reviews of John Van Pelt

June 04, 2026

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Very low pressure and pleasant experience. I would highly recommend Lester Glenn if you are shipping for a Mazda vehicle. More

by Tom From "It's Not My River" NJ
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Jun 05, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Tom, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you had a low-pressure and pleasant experience with our team. Creating a comfortable environment where customers can explore their options without feeling rushed is exactly what we strive for every day! We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful you chose us for your vehicle shopping experience. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

June 03, 2026

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I'm very happy John was my sale man. He very knowledgeable and very patient as I had my Cx5 for 10 years and so much for me to learn with my 2026 Mazda Cx5. Lester Glenn very lucky h More

by Hanhdaoburns
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Jun 04, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Hanhdaoburns, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear John provided such knowledgeable and patient assistance as you made the transition from your previous vehicle to your new one. After enjoying your CX-5 for 10 years, we understand there can be a lot of new features and technology to learn, and it’s great to know John took the time to help you every step of the way. We’re also happy to hear you found the rest of the team pleasant to work with. Providing a friendly, supportive, and informative experience is exactly what we strive for every day. Congratulations on your new Mazda, and thank you for choosing Lester Glenn! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

May 29, 2026

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John was very pleasant and patient. I had a great experience! I will be back More

by Summerlovin0225
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Jun 03, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Summerlovin0225, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear John was pleasant and patient and that you had a great overall visit. Providing a comfortable and positive experience is exactly what the team strives for every day. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for choosing Lester Glenn! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

May 28, 2026

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Great experience. John was attentive and helpful, a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend working with him to other perspective customers. More

by Kuran.lynncollins
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May 29, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Kuran.lynncollins, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you had a great visit and that John was attentive, helpful, and a pleasure to work with throughout the process. Providing a supportive and positive experience is exactly what the team strives for every day! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

May 20, 2026

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Will and John are wonderful! They were so accommodating and courteous making the process of leasing a Miata a pleasureable experience from the first contact to driving the car of More

by Maryann
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May 22, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Maryann, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that Will and John were so accommodating and courteous throughout your leasing process and helped make everything smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Creating a seamless experience from the first contact all the way to delivery is exactly what the team strives for every day. We’re thrilled to hear how happy you are with your new Mazda Miata, and we truly appreciate your strong recommendation! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

May 02, 2026

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This is was my first time dealing with Lester Glenn Mazda. The experience was better than I expected. most dealerships give off a slim feeling. Not the staff at Lester Glenn Mazda. I never felt like I More

by zuko94
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May 04, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi zuko94, Thanks for sharing your experience! It's wonderful to hear that your first visit with us exceeded expectations and felt comfortable and transparent from start to finish. We’re especially glad John provided a professional, personable, and no-pressure approach, and that our management and F&I teams helped keep everything straightforward and easy to understand. Creating a trustworthy and pressure-free environment is exactly what we strive for. We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are thrilled this was your most enjoyable car-buying experience. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

April 20, 2026

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The dealership is clean and welcoming. Everyone was very friendly, they create a stress free environment. John was the most professional salesman i ever dealt with ! He greeted me with a s More

by Jimordecki
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Apr 22, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Jimordecki, Thanks for sharing your experience! It's wonderful to hear that you found the dealership clean, welcoming, and that the entire team helped create a stress-free environment during your visit. We're especially glad John made such a strong impression with his professionalism, deep product knowledge, and thorough walkthrough of the vehicle features before your test drive. His passion for the brand and customer-first approach are exactly what we strive for, and it’s great to know that stood out to you. We’re also happy to hear Andrew in finance helped make everything smooth, clear, and straightforward from start to finish. It means a lot that the full process, from sales to finance, was such a positive one for you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

April 15, 2026

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Seamless, transparent process with fair pricing, no pressure, and excellent customer service throughout. Thank you John VP for the excellent service. More

by Alyssakrall
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Apr 16, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Alyssakrall, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your visit was seamless and transparent, with fair pricing and no pressure along the way. It’s great to know that John provided excellent customer service and helped make the entire process a positive one from start to finish. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again in the future! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

April 11, 2026

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John Van Pelt was an amazing salesperson. I came in for service on my car and left in a new car. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He walked me through each step of the process and More

by DaniellePrice
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Apr 13, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi DaniellePrice, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that John made your visit so smooth and informative, and that he was able to guide you through the entire process with care and attention to your needs and budget. It’s also great to know our finance team and Kathy in service helped make the overall experience pleasant from start to finish. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad you left in a new car feeling confident and supported! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

April 10, 2026

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John was so very kind, considerate, patient, helpful and knowledgeable which made the entire car buying process a very positive experience. This was my first Mazda/Lester Glenn purchase and I would highly More

by Mhuber9
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Apr 13, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Mhuber9, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that John made your first Mazda purchase such a positive and comfortable experience. It’s wonderful that his kindness, patience, and knowledge helped make the entire process smooth and enjoyable for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you chose Lester Glenn for your vehicle purchase! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

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