John Zale
John Zale at Kennedy Mazda

John Zale

Used Car Manager

Kennedy Mazda

3200 Calumet Ave.
Valparaiso, IN 46383

4.9
97 Reviews

Hello! I am John Zale. I am a husband and father of two wonderful children. I was born and raised in Valparaiso, IN. I was only supposed to sell cars long enough to pay my way through college, but helping people navigate the second largest investment we make is fun and fulfilling when you get to be honest! I have sold cars for about 10 years and have come to really enjoy the industry. I started as a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram salesman through college. After college, I was a manufacturer's representative for Weber grills. As much fun as it was to be a travelling salesman, I missed being home every night and building a reputation in my own neighborhood! I'm proud to represent Mazda in Valparaiso. If you'd give me a chance, I'd love to earn your business!

4.9

97 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

11 yrs, 10 mos

Industry Experience

12 yrs, 5 mos

Specialties & Trainings

Master Mazda Specialist

97 Reviews of John Zale

November 04, 2026

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In the short time that I have had my car and had specific questions that had arisen, every one has been discussed with me and they made sure that what was either confused about or was unaware of an More

by mazda driver
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October 22, 2026

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They were a pleasure to work with in the purchase. Our salesman was very professional and easy to speak to concerning this new vehicle. More

by glindy1962
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October 14, 2026

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Very friendly no pressure sales department. Excellent instructions on different features available on my vehicle. More

by carol.green1967
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Other Employees Tagged: Rebecca Hunt

October 02, 2026

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Thank you for getting me into Buick Enclave. Loving the car so far. Has everything I’d want in a car. More

by bdrennan2016
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson

September 10, 2026

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Buying process has always been very easy. This is my third vehicle at Kennedy and I won’t go anywhere else. More

by ANDREW.ELDERKIN
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Other Employees Tagged: John Moore, Rebecca Hunt

September 04, 2026

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Kennedy Mazda is my go to for all my purchases and repairs. I won’t go anywhere else. More

by JOE.ANDERS7
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, John Moore

August 27, 2026

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Happy with the salesman in picking the car I wanted also teaching me on what the car can do. More

by SALINAS1943
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August 25, 2026

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They take great care in work with the customer to ensure they have the right vehicle. The sales are not pushy and it’s apparent that the customer comes first. Hayden and John work hard to ensure you feel More

by Alex Malott
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Other Employees Tagged: Rebecca Hunt, Hayden Huber

August 17, 2026

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Great stress free service, worked great for first car buying experience, would highly recommend to anyone! More

by apierzak79
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Other Employees Tagged: Rebecca Hunt

August 16, 2026

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They have the best sales and service departments in the area. Kudos to all of them! More

by LJKENNEDYKUZ
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