Nelson has been in the auto industry for over 29 years. He's been with Brewster Subaru for over 20. He is an avid dog lover, owning a German Shepherd named Mack. He welcomes all canine companions to our showroom, but be prepared, as he will play with them all day. Having been a Putnam County resident, his main focus is making our customers feel like family. He wants to make your buying process as simple and easy as possible. He is all about the customer experience and building a strong working relationship for years to come.
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22 yrs, 9 mos
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32 yrs, 6 mos
486 Reviews
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July 08, 2017
Long term customer This is the forth Subaru I have purchased at this dealership. The sales associate Robin Rey is knowledgeable, friendly with no pressure to finalize a This is the forth Subaru I have purchased at this dealership. The sales associate Robin Rey is knowledgeable, friendly with no pressure to finalize a sale. The manager Nelson DeMelo is professional, n Knows his product line and accommodating. I'm not a big fan of car dealers or sales staff, but this place is certainly different. More
Other Employees Tagged: Robyn Rey
June 29, 2017
Very easy to get information and "make the deal." Very competent and efficient staff. Nice choice of vehicles. Completely satisfied with overall service. For various reasons we needed to make a qui Very competent and efficient staff. Nice choice of vehicles. Completely satisfied with overall service. For various reasons we needed to make a quick deal and they were able to clear our credit and finalize the deal very quickly. More
Other Employees Tagged: Eric Hughes, Maggie Parylak
June 28, 2017
Top Notch Crew This will be our second time at Brewster Subaru. We had such a great experience the first time, we had to come back. They are an amazing crew of pr This will be our second time at Brewster Subaru. We had such a great experience the first time, we had to come back. They are an amazing crew of professionals; they helped us seamlessly transition into a new lease on a gorgeous Legacy. Robin was extremely patient with us and answered all of our questions. Nelson gave us a such a great deal, we couldn't say no...thanks Nelson! And Rich perfectly explained the finance end of our deal. We couldn't be happier. Thank you all again for another great experience! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rich Johnson , Robyn Rey
June 27, 2017
MY SUBARU EXPERIENCE GOT EVEN BETTER....14 YEARS LATER My first Subaru was amazing...it would still be on the road except it experienced a deer interaction that didn't end well for anyone...we knew we want My first Subaru was amazing...it would still be on the road except it experienced a deer interaction that didn't end well for anyone...we knew we wanted a SUBARU...AND A FORESTER...so we did our homework AND our research of prices, etc. We contacted many area Subaru dealerships...and Brewster Subaru BEAT THEM ALL!! Even when we went back and told another dealer our price, he recommended we take it at Brewster Subaru!!! That was just the beginning of our Subaru experience. We met with General Mgr, Nelson Demelo who gave us our pricing. He was so easy to talk to and answered all our questions honestly and efficiently...and as a bonus was very funny!!! We did feel like family. Our salesman Anthony Pilla was knowledgeable and took an amazing amount of time with us!!!..and again...was incredibly funny!! Rich Johnson was precise and knowledgeable and spent over an hour with us...we went through each paper and he answered all out questions...we chatted and had...fun!! This was the easiest, most pain free and money saving car buying experience I have ever had....amazingly EVERYONE we met was nice ...and incredibly FUNNY! I ABSOLUTELY recommend Brewster Subaru to anyone looking for the best deal out there!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rich Johnson , Anthony Pilla
June 22, 2017
Amazingly friendly I worked with Bruce Fischer and he was incredibly nice, and knowledgeable. Helped me narrow down my options and get me into the right car I worked with Bruce Fischer and he was incredibly nice, and knowledgeable. Helped me narrow down my options and get me into the right car More
Other Employees Tagged: Rich Johnson , Bruce Fischer
June 14, 2017
Service and Sales I decided to buy a Subaru from Brewster because of their Service Department and wound up buying two. I found that their Sales Department is just as pr I decided to buy a Subaru from Brewster because of their Service Department and wound up buying two. I found that their Sales Department is just as professional! More
Other Employees Tagged: Danny Gomes , Ralph Nicolais
June 11, 2017
Customer Service at its Best!!! I just recently purchased a 2017 Subaru Forester from Brewster Subaru in NY. I normally don't take the time to write a review, but in this instance, I just recently purchased a 2017 Subaru Forester from Brewster Subaru in NY. I normally don't take the time to write a review, but in this instance, I felt compelled. Having time to reflect on my buying experience, I realized over the 8 cars I've purchased in my lifetime, I have never felt so happy and comfortable with the process. I can honestly say, the staff, leadership, and quality of the office space and environment, is second to none. Nelson, the General Manager, is the real deal when it comes to professionalism, creativity, patience and first class service. The quality of a Subaru can sell itself, but it's the staff, process, and buying experience that makes all of the difference. I highly recommend Brewster Subaru for your next car purchase, whether a trade-in or a brand new car, and even their car service & maintenance team. - Michele B. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rich Johnson, Danny Gomes , Robyn Rey
June 09, 2017
Excellent, thorough and individualized service! I'm delighted with my 2017 Subaru Outback, and my purchase experience at Brewster Subaru. I worked with Roy Schiller, Nelson DeMelo, and Rich Johnson, I'm delighted with my 2017 Subaru Outback, and my purchase experience at Brewster Subaru. I worked with Roy Schiller, Nelson DeMelo, and Rich Johnson, who are dedicated to the excellent Subaru cars they sell, to meeting each individual customer's car-buying expectations, and to thoroughly answering answering any question the customer may have, before and following the car purchase. I highly recommend this conveniently located dealership at junction of I-84 and I-684 in Brewster, NY. More
Other Employees Tagged: Roy Schiller, Rich Johnson
June 06, 2017
Excellent sales staff and service Anthony Pilla was my salesman and could not have asked for someone better to deal with. He's knowledgeable, courtesy and takes a genuine interest in Anthony Pilla was my salesman and could not have asked for someone better to deal with. He's knowledgeable, courtesy and takes a genuine interest in helping the customer. He also follows up with me and is very helpful if I stop by to ask a few questions. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rich Johnson, Danny Gomes , Anthony Pilla
June 05, 2017
It is still run like a family dealership! Very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable dealership overall. It made for a great car buying experience. I went from Jeep to Subaru and I am blow Very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable dealership overall. It made for a great car buying experience. I went from Jeep to Subaru and I am blown away by not only the service and overall quality from Subaru, but the little extras and friendly service from Brewster Subaru specifically. More
Other Employees Tagged: Ralph Nicolais, Rich Johnson
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