Zak Ballard
Zak Ballard at DePaula Mazda

Zak Ballard

Manager

DePaula Mazda

1586 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205

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4.9
77 Reviews

Dealership Experience

8 yrs, 1 mo

Industry Experience

12 yrs, 1 mo

Languages Spoken

English English

4.9

77 Reviews

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77 Reviews of Zak Ballard

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

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!!!!

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