Zak Ballard
Zak Ballard at DePaula Mazda

Zak Ballard

Manager

DePaula Mazda

1586 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205

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4.9
80 Reviews

Dealership Experience

8 yrs, 2 mos

Industry Experience

12 yrs, 2 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

4.9

80 Reviews

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80 Reviews of Zak Ballard

September 04, 2025

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DePaula was very accommodating and offered outstanding customer service beyond the sale. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had at a dealership. The salesman, sales manager, and finance manager More

by craigweis1
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Other Employees Tagged: Ben Burnett , Ben Burnett, Caden W

August 28, 2025

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Lauren made everything very easy, and stress free. She did her best to help me find something within my budget, and helped me decide whether to finance or lease. I am very greatful for the kind peopl More

by Mortyy338
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August 27, 2025

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Todd is one of best sales person I ever met before. He is very knowledgeable and provided all of best services. It was tremendous experience. Albert is also best sales director I would say. He was ver More

by Jun
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August 14, 2025

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Clean modern showroom. Loved the no pressure environment with knowledgeable staff at the ready. Great experience More

by mdenny63
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August 12, 2025

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Fast and great service. ....everyone acted in a positive way.......updated showroom is big benefit. Thanks for your help.....Richard mi More

by rschaeffer2
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Other Employees Tagged: Albert Rodriguez, Ben Burnett

July 30, 2025

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Chuck was very helpful and courteous. He explained everything without being condescending, I would recommend them. More

by poo0ka
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Other Employees Tagged: Jamil Karimi , Chuck- five stars

July 03, 2025

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Great experience, These guys were easy to deal with, they had several vehicles on the lot with many options to choose from. I had looked at many cars before traveling over 100 miles to this Dealership. They More

by jeff
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Other Employees Tagged: Jacob Kownack, Ben Burnett

June 18, 2025

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I had the best experience purchasing a vehicle today! Jeff Jenkins was the sales consultant that helped me. He was absolutely wonderful! He was so warm and kind. He made the experience so easy. Ben Burne More

by msprenger327
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Jenkins, Ben Burnett

May 21, 2025

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We have been very satisfied with DePaula Mazda. My husband & I both have a CX 30. More

by gram10
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May 02, 2025

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I have had madzas since 2000, the dealership has always been helpful and accompanying. This past experience was no different. More

by birdrjm
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Jenkins, Ben Burnett

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