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".
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June 04, 2026
Very low pressure and pleasant experience. I would highly recommend Lester Glenn if you are shipping for a Mazda vehicle. I would highly recommend Lester Glenn if you are shipping for a Mazda vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Pereira, Michael Ruvo
June 03, 2026
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 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 have John working for them. Also the staff very pleasant to deal. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Pereira
May 29, 2026
John was very pleasant and patient. I had a great experience! I will be back I had a great experience! I will be back More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Pereira, William Doheny
May 28, 2026
Great experience. John was attentive and helpful, a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend working with him to other perspective customers. John was attentive and helpful, a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend working with him to other perspective customers. More
Other Employees Tagged: William Doheny
May 20, 2026
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 They were so accommodating and courteous making the process of leasing a Miata a pleasureable experience from the first contact to driving the car off the lot. I couldn't be happier nor recommend Lester Glenn highly enough. More
Other Employees Tagged: William Doheny
May 02, 2026
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 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 was being taken advantage of. John Van Pelt was my sales rep. He was professional and personable. Never tried to push anything. The sales manager was easy to talk with and made the experience easy. The F&I staff was just as enjoyable. No pressure tactics. Cut and dry experience. I have purchased a few cars over my life time and Lester Glenn Mazda was the most enjoyable experience in car buying. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Pereira, William Doheny
April 20, 2026
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 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 smile and was very friendly. From the moment i sat in the vehicle he knew every feature bumper to bumper and walked me through everything before we started the test strive . You can tell he has a passion for the brand is super knowledgable. His approach to sales is rare and the reason i bought my vehicle and the reason i will recommend coming here for anyone for a car. Andrew in finance was also great. Made everything smooth . Clear and thorough. The whole process was great start to finish. -Jim More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Pereira
April 11, 2026
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 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 was mindful of what I was looking for and what I was willing to spend. The finance department and Kathy in service were also extremely pleasant . More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Pereira, Kathy Ottmer
April 10, 2026
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 knowledgeable which made the entire car buying process a very positive experience. This was my first Mazda/Lester Glenn purchase and I would highly recommend this dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Pereira

