Zak Ballard
Zak Ballard at DePaula Mazda

Zak Ballard

Manager

DePaula Mazda

1586 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205

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4.9
74 Reviews

Dealership Experience

8 yrs

Industry Experience

12 yrs

Languages Spoken

English English

4.9

74 Reviews

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74 Reviews of Zak Ballard

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

April 04, 2025

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My wife and I had a n excellent experience at DePaula Mazda. Sales associate Jake was courteous and knowledgeable as was everyone else we spoke to. More

by djskoney
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April 01, 2025

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As a salesman, I thought Jake was reasonable and fair. I would be glad to work with him again. I found the finance manager to be hostile at times during the transaction. He attempted what I perceived to b More

by paulpan970
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Other Employees Tagged: Jamil Karimi, Jacob Kownack

March 01, 2025

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Very Professional team. They were very friendly and explained everything up front and very clearly. I came all the way from Central Mass and glad that I did. The sales re More

by chaywardii
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Other Employees Tagged: Jamil Karimi , Lauren Byers- She was Awesome!!!!

January 25, 2025

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Reasonable, genuine and exceptionally kind. The entire team (Jake K, Zac B. and Jamil K.) were a pleasure to work with. We were a walk-in and Jake K. took the time to sit and work with us, an More

by ljkkotary
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Other Employees Tagged: Jamil Karimi , Jake Kownack (5 stars for him too)

January 19, 2025

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Very Friendly and willing to go the extra mile to make sure I got the deal I was looking for. I definitely recommend working with Jake and Zak. More

by nevalvo
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Kownack

December 29, 2024

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Great customer service, they don't try to up sell anything. Clean comfortable waiting area. More

by HALFOLMSBEE@GMAIL.COM
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Jenkins , Jacob Holt

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