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 21, 2026
If you’re looking for a car salesperson who genuinely listens and works hard to make a deal happen, I highly recommend John Van Pelt and the team at Lester Glenn Mazda in Toms River. John helped me pu listens and works hard to make a deal happen, I highly recommend John Van Pelt and the team at Lester Glenn Mazda in Toms River. John helped me purchase a 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF with a 6-speed manual transmission—a car I’ve dreamed of owning ever since my brother handed me the keys to his first-generation Miata for a drive back in 1997. Nearly 30 years later, that dream finally became a reality. From the beginning, John was straightforward, responsive, and easy to work with. He and the team at Lester Glenn worked with me on pricing and helped make the numbers work without the typical dealership games or pressure. The entire process was professional, transparent, and enjoyable. Buying a dream car is supposed to be exciting, and John made sure it stayed that way from start to finish. If you’re in the market for a Mazda, ask for John Van Pelt—you’ll be in good hands. Thanks again, John, for helping make a nearly three-decade dream come true. More
June 19, 2026
I just purchased my fourth MAZDA; 3rd one from Lester Glenn Mazda in Toms River, NJ. My salesman John Van Pelt was very knowledgeable, patient and has a great personality. I had a great experience with Glenn Mazda in Toms River, NJ. My salesman John Van Pelt was very knowledgeable, patient and has a great personality. I had a great experience with him all around. He aimed to please and make things as smooth and easy as possible. I would highly recommend Lester Glenn Mazda... and ask for John Van Pelt. More
June 18, 2026
Excellent experience from beginning to end. Will recommend highly to anyone considering a Mazda purchase. Will recommend highly to anyone considering a Mazda purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Gregory Bibbo
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

