Zak Ballard
Zak Ballard at DePaula Mazda

Zak Ballard

Manager

DePaula Mazda

1586 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205

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4.9
91 Reviews

Dealership Experience

8 yrs, 8 mos

Industry Experience

12 yrs, 8 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

4.9

91 Reviews

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91 Reviews of Zak Ballard

February 28, 2026

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In my 51 years of buying cars DePaula is the best dealership I have ever worked with. And their service department is great More

by MARKKENIFIC
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February 27, 2026

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Extremely helpful and patient. I could not have asked for a better experience. It been a long time since I got a car and they made me feel very comfortable. More

by frank@rogin.com
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January 28, 2026

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We were looking to lease a vehicle for our daughter and leased Mazda CX30. We had a great experience with Sales & Leasing Consultant Chuck Moore and Sales Manager Anthony Gallo. More

by danlibutti5
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Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Gallo, Chuck Moore

January 11, 2026

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Everyone I dealt with at DePaula, the salesperson, sales manager, and business manager were genuine, personable and professional. It was a pleasure to do business with them. More

by jvhartzell
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Other Employees Tagged: Ben Burnett , Raffay

December 19, 2025

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Everyone from the sales to the service departments were very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Highly recommend ! More

by LR
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Other Employees Tagged: Todd Brandt, Ben Burnett, Anthony Gallo , Lisa- Service was awesome

November 11, 2025

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Everyone at the dealership was wonderful, especially Lisa Dugan, who went above and beyond in providing top-notch service! Thank you so much! More

by john.whitney
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Other Employees Tagged: Tarrah Plant , Jeff Gardy, Lisa Dugan

November 11, 2025

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Caden did a great job getting me my new Mazda! Very personable and knowledgeable. Thanks again to him! More

by drappazzoverizon
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Other Employees Tagged: Jamil Karimi, Anthony Gallo , Caden Woodard

November 09, 2025

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I’ve purchased multiple Mazdas from the DePaula dealership and have always been exceptionally pleased with the buying experience and their subsequent servicing of my cars. I’ve recommended them to More

by MGREENE6
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October 28, 2025

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Enjoyed working with everyone at DePaula Mazda very smooth process great deal and no issues at all. Highly recommended More

by asfco
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Jenkins

October 15, 2025

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always a good experience. will continue to keep coming back. Todd & Zach always do the best at taking care of us & getting us the best deal. More

by c-lopez10
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Other Employees Tagged: Jamil Karimi, Todd Brandt

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