John Zale
John Zale at Kennedy Mazda

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Used Car Manager

Kennedy Mazda

3200 Calumet Ave.
Valparaiso, IN 46383

4.9
70 Reviews

Hello! I am John Zale. I am 28 years old. I was born and raised in Valparaiso, IN. I have sold cars for five years. I was a Certified 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 as a Master Certified Salesman. If you'd give me a chance, I'd love to earn your business!

4.9

70 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

7 yrs, 1 mo

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Master Mazda Specialist

70 Reviews of John Zale

January 31, 2026

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Thanks for the battery! And getting us in on demand during this super cold spell!! More

by JGARRETT49
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January 30, 2026

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Billed for tire rotation, work not performed. Tires are marked to insure work is done. This happened at last visit also. They reluctantly did the work after I pointed out their failure. More

by GOLFERAY1793
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Other Employees Tagged: Joe Billy

January 18, 2026

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Excellant and done on time. Work was shown on video, which was very informative. The service personnel were very polite. More

by JCMARX
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Other Employees Tagged: Joe Billy

January 07, 2026

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Everyone was helpful and patient. I feel really good about the experience and my new car. More

by rdarosky
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Other Employees Tagged: Joachim Von Zur Mueh

December 23, 2025

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Excellent buying experience. Quoted a very competitive price. Total pickup and paperwork was right at a hour. More

by jcdeal
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, Rebecca Hunt

December 21, 2025

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Several examples 1) paper floor mat not used, rear wiper needs replaced reported as good, missing tire stem air cap. Unsure if ~$40 for labor value added. sales was helpful.. More

by CKLP
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Dec 22, 2025

Kennedy Mazda responded

Dear CKLP, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent service visit. While I am glad to hear our sales team was helpful, I was concerned to read about the lapses in our service department. Using protective mats, accurately reporting wiper conditions, and ensuring all tire caps are replaced are basic standards we expect our team to meet every time. We clearly missed the mark during your visit, and I’d like to address this directly with the staff members involved to ensure it doesn't happen again. Could you please provide your full name or the RO (Repair Order) number from your visit? This will allow me to look into the incident, identify the technicians responsible for the oversight, and provide the necessary training and corrective action. We value your business and would appreciate the chance to make this right. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Andrew Thompson, General Manager, Kennedy Mazda

December 16, 2025

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Kennedy Mazda has always taken care of all of my essential and extra car needs for over 4 years now! They are always very professional and friendly! More

by Kaili Mezo
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December 16, 2025

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I love the service here, I went to take 5 and it was not the same. Only coming here for now on. More

by DALTONMACK
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Other Employees Tagged: Hayden Huber

December 09, 2025

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Kennedy Mazda-Valparaiso Service Department exceeds expectations! The service manager Damian and staff are great! More

by TANISLISA30
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, Joachim Von Zur Mueh , Damian Thomas, Mike King

December 03, 2025

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It was our first time at Kennedy Mazda. We had a smooth transaction from the time we got there . Joe was the salesman. We looked at cars. Took one for a ride . Got the paperwork done. He we More

by MrDRC
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Other Employees Tagged: Joe Billy

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