John Van Pelt
John Van Pelt at Lester Glenn Mazda

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Sales Professional

Lester Glenn Mazda

101 Route 37 E
Toms River , NJ 08753

5.0
59 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

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59 Reviews of John Van Pelt

February 01, 2026

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John made my car-buying experience absolutely outstanding. He went above and beyond to walk me through every feature my Mazda has to offer and made sure I felt comfortable and confident using eve More

by Sarstokes07
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Feb 12, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Sarstokes07, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that John went above and beyond to make your car-buying process smooth, comfortable, and stress-free. Taking the time to explain every feature, answer questions thoroughly, and ensure you felt confident before leaving is exactly the level of care the team strives to provide. The kind words about his patience, professionalism, and no-pressure approach truly mean a lot! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

January 31, 2026

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John Van Pelt was the nicest person ever. He talked me through every step of the way for buying my first car. If you come to Mazda ask for John!!!! More

by Sam
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Feb 09, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Sam, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that John made your first car-buying experience so smooth and enjoyable. Guiding customers step by step with patience and care is exactly what we strive for, and we’re thrilled John made such a positive impression. Your recommendation means a lot! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

January 27, 2026

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John is the best salesman I ever delt with. Other salesman can learn from John. More

by Ace1170
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Feb 03, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Ace1170, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that John made such a strong impression and set the bar so high with his professionalism and approach. Providing knowledgeable, respectful, and standout service is exactly what the team strives for, and feedback like this truly means a lot. The team appreciates you taking the time to recognize John’s efforts. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

January 23, 2026

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My wife and I enjoyed working with John Van Pelt on our purchase of a Miata. We would recommend John to anyone interested in purchasing a vehicle. He is very patient and accommodating. He was also very hon More

by Dkruk54
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Feb 03, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Dkruk54, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that John provided patient, honest, and accommodating service throughout your Miata purchase! We’re also glad the rest of the team made a positive impression with their timely follow-ups and helpfulness. Creating a smooth and enjoyable car buying experience is always the goal, and we’re thrilled you’d recommend John and Lester Glenn Mazda! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

January 23, 2026

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Very pleasant experience taken care of expeditiously . Was knowledgeable and answered all my questions that I asked More

by Monahan772
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Feb 03, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Monahan772, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that your visit was pleasant, efficient, and that all your questions were answered thoroughly. Providing knowledgeable and attentive service is always the goal, and we’re glad it made your experience a positive one. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

January 15, 2026

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My wife and i had a good time at Lester Glenn Mazda. There were no pressure tactics in negotiating a good deal for our new CX 5 and we had great conversations with both John van Pelt the salesman and th More

by Klaus
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Jan 28, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Klaus, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that your visit was enjoyable and pressure-free, and that the team worked with you to make the process comfortable from start to finish. It’s great to know John, Michael, and Andrew helped create a smooth and transparent experience, from negotiations to finance, without any unnecessary extras. Congratulations on your new CX-5, and we truly appreciate you choosing us! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

January 11, 2026

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Very helpful and patient. Worked hard to get me a payment I was comfortable and happy with. More

by Bdelucca
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Jan 23, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Bdelucca, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that the team was helpful, patient, and worked hard to get you a payment that fit your needs comfortably. Making sure every customer feels confident and satisfied with their purchase is always the goal, and we’re glad your experience reflected that. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

January 08, 2026

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It was another great experience at Lester Glenn Mazda , John was a pleasure to deal with he and Mike Ruvo and that is why I keep coming back . Again such a great experience. More

by Clovaglio99
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Jan 23, 2026

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Clovaglio99, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that John and Mike made your visit such a positive one and that their service is a big part of why you keep coming back. Consistently delivering a great experience is always the goal, and your continued loyalty truly means a lot to the team. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

December 10, 2025

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Excellent! !! they had the exact Mazda I was looking for. All the people were extremely courteous. John went above and beyond explaining to me about my car show More

by Heyma47
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Dec 17, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Heyma47, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that the team had exactly the Mazda you were looking for and that everyone was so courteous throughout your visit. John going above and beyond to explain the vehicle and walk you through all of the features is exactly the level of care the team strives to provide. Enjoy getting to know your new Mazda, and thank you for choosing us. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

December 08, 2025

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John is one of the best salespeople we've worked with. He made us feel incredibly valued and made the process an easy one. On top of that, Lester Mazda dealership was very easy to work with. Everyone wa More

by Jrubbi
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Dec 17, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Jrubbi, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that John made you feel valued and that the entire process was easy and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know our team created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for you! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

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