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!
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Write a ReviewDealership Experience
11 yrs, 10 mos
Industry Experience
12 yrs, 5 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Master Mazda Specialist
97 Reviews of John Zale
November 04, 2026
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 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 issue. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, John Moore, Joachim Von Zur Mueh
October 22, 2026
They were a pleasure to work with in the purchase. Our salesman was very professional and easy to speak to concerning this new vehicle. Our salesman was very professional and easy to speak to concerning this new vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, Joachim Von Zur Mueh
October 14, 2026
Very friendly no pressure sales department. Excellent instructions on different features available on my vehicle. Excellent instructions on different features available on my vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rebecca Hunt
October 02, 2026
Thank you for getting me into Buick Enclave. Loving the car so far. Has everything I’d want in a car. Loving the car so far. Has everything I’d want in a car. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson
September 10, 2026
Buying process has always been very easy. This is my third vehicle at Kennedy and I won’t go anywhere else. This is my third vehicle at Kennedy and I won’t go anywhere else. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Moore, Rebecca Hunt
September 04, 2026
Kennedy Mazda is my go to for all my purchases and repairs. I won’t go anywhere else. repairs. I won’t go anywhere else. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, John Moore
August 25, 2026
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 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 like family and that you’re comfortable with the vehicle you are wanting. I’ve been to Kennedy previously and not made purchases as the vehicles I looked at did not quite fit my needs; however, I’ve always wanted to do business with them as the pricing is excellent, the care and attentiveness is excellent, and the pressure is non-existent. They don’t slap on surprise fees like other dealers, and again they just do it right. Love our new vehicle and we’ll happily return in the future. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rebecca Hunt, Hayden Huber
August 17, 2026
Great stress free service, worked great for first car buying experience, would highly recommend to anyone! buying experience, would highly recommend to anyone! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rebecca Hunt
August 16, 2026
They have the best sales and service departments in the area. Kudos to all of them! area. Kudos to all of them! More
Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, John Moore, Hayden Huber

