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Cox Mazda

Bradenton, FL

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4.8
187 Reviews
The Cox family according to family lore has been in the automobile business since the early 1900’s. During the teens and twenties they operated a Ford franchise in Ocilla, Georgia. During the boom years of the Roaring Twenties they moved to Avon Park, Florida where they operated a Dodge dealership. Cox Chevrolet, Inc. has a long and interesting history.Our dealership began in 1926 as two separate dealerships; one was located in Ocilla, Georgia and run by Mr. J.P. Cox, the other dealership was in Tifton, Georgia run by Mr. J.O. Cox, Sr. In 1932 both dealerships were sold and the father and son joined together to form one dealership in Bradenton, Florida. At that time, Mr. J.P. Cox was the dealer.In 1938 Mr. J.P. Cox passes away and his son, Mr. J.O. Cox, Sr. became the dealer. When Mr. J.O. Cox, Jr. returned from military service in 1945, he became the dealer. Cox Mazda has continued to grow over the years, and in 1978, the existing facility on Cortez Road was opened to meet the company’s and customer’s expanding needs. Despite growth and expansion, one piece has remained constant: the Cox family name. J.O. Cox Jr.’s sons Steve Cox and Gary R. Cox took over operations around 1986, but the reins have since been handed down to their children, the 5th generation in the business. Kelly Cox has become the general manager of Cox Mazda, with Kyle Cox, Jen Cox-Lipsey, and Jay Cox running the Cox dealerships as partial owners. Kris Cox serves as President and CEO and Tammy Cox-Leavell as Vice President and CFO. Of course, Steve and Gary Cox haven’t yet made their exits at the company and continue to assist wherever needed. The Cox family has been serving the Bradenton area since the 1920s and has been in the car business for even longer. Our total commitment to the customer has helped Cox Auto to stay strong for five generations. Our goal is to help you find the right vehicle at the right price without any pressure, gimmicks, hassles, or tricks. Work with our friendly sales staff, and we’ll find you a new Mazda car or pre-owned automobile you’re going to love. Visit Cox Mazda seven days a week at 3101 Cortez Road in Bradenton, FL to take a test drive and find the right vehicle for you. No matter what type of vehicle you need or want, you are likely to find it at Cox Mazda. We are ready to work with you until you are completely and totally satisfied.
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3101 Cortez Rd W

Bradenton, FL

34207

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September 21, 2026

I have never had such a wonderful experience with an automotive dealership before. Cox Mazda was the absolute best dealership that I have ever dealt with. I live about two hours away from Cox Mazda, so More

by Tooner Tom
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Jason Hancock
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Alex Ruiz
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Sep 21, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

Our team enjoyed guiding you through purchasing your new Mazda MX-5 Miata RF remotely. Knowing the process felt smooth and effortless means a lot to us. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again.

September 21, 2026

Great experience at Cox Mazda! James Scheller, Lee Kirkman, and Jason Hancock were all extremely helpful, professional, and friendly. They made the entire process easy and stress-f More

by attilaslett43
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Adam Borgia
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Jason Hancock
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Alex Ruiz
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Other Employees : Lee Kirkman, James Scheller
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Sep 21, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

Your note about our team’s professional and friendly approach highlights what we strive for every day. We’re pleased we could make the purchase of your used Mazda CX-5 easy and stress-free, and your recommendation means a lot to us.

September 15, 2026

Josh and the Sales manager got us an excellent deal. Both were great and very professional. We got the car we wanted. More

by rforr1
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Adam Borgia
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Jason Hancock
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Other Employees : Josh Forrest, JOSEPH DOYLE
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Sep 15, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

Our sales team is glad we could help you secure your new Mazda CX-90 with an excellent deal. Knowing you found our sales staff professional and got the car you wanted means a great deal to us.

September 13, 2026

Very friendly, professional and helpful dealership. We just moved from out of state to Florida and the Cox dealership and personnel helped us complete the full process in a very short period of time ev More

by nlegerpatfan
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Sep 13, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

Your note about walking in and having the purchase of your Mazda CX-5 completed so quickly highlights our team’s goal of seamless, welcoming service. Knowing we could help make your move to Florida easier is truly rewarding. We look forward to caring for your CX-5 when it comes time for maintenance, and your kind words mean a great deal to us.

April 17, 2026

While everything was agreed beforehand via email, it was all in all a very courteous and professional transaction. I like this dealership and this may not be my last visit there More

by Jacques
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JOSEPH DOYLE
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Apr 17, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

It’s wonderful to hear that our email arrangements made for a smooth and professional experience. Joseph is delighted you’re enjoying your Mazda CX-5. We look forward to your next visit.

April 15, 2026

Working with salesperson Isac Martinez was such a positive experience, he was patient, responsive and made the whole process very smooth. Thank You! More

by Jo Jo
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Apr 15, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

It’s fantastic to hear your salesperson provided patient and responsive assistance throughout a smooth process. Congratulations on your new Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and thank you for sharing your experience!

April 11, 2026

I’ve been going to Cox Mazda for years. Recently bought the 2026 CX-50 Hybrid and I love it! Salesperson Isac is wonderful to work with. More

by Jo Jo
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Adam Borgia
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Other Employees : Isac Hernandez, JOSEPH DOYLE
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Apr 11, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

Thank you for your loyalty over the years and congratulations on your new Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. We’re delighted the car is exceeding your expectations and that working with our sales team was seamless. Please feel free to reach out if there’s anything else we can assist you with.

April 01, 2026

Very smooth experience with Jesse and everyone was friendly and helpful. Would recommend this dealership to anyone More

by junebearfl
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Jesse Edwards, JOSEPH DOYLE
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Apr 03, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

Here at Cox Mazda, customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We always do our best to make sure our customers leave happy! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience, and it was a pleasure having you at the dealership. We appreciate your review!

March 05, 2026

Very very pleasant to work with Josh for making the deal work and working with Joseph in finance was extremely great explaining all the financial details. 110 % satisfied with the Cox family dealership. More

by samhdaz
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Adam Borgia
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Jason Hancock
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Other Employees : Josh in sales , JOSEPH DOYLE
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Mar 05, 2026 -

samhdaz responded

Great dealership I plan on coming back when it’s time to purchase another Mazda.

Mar 06, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and let us know how we are doing. Our customers are our top priority and your feedback is greatly appreciated! All of us at Cox Mazda are glad to have you as a customer.

February 19, 2026

Isac, Jimmy, and Adam were wonderful! They could not have been friendlier or more helpful! No pushy sales tactics. I came in with insurance and financing pre-arranged and was out with my More

by JM
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Adam Borgia
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Other Employees : Isac and Jimmy
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Feb 19, 2026 -

Cox Mazda responded

Hello and thanks for the five-star feedback! We’re glad Adam and the team provided a friendly, efficient process for your new Mazda3 purchase. It’s great to know you felt no pressure and were able to drive off in under two hours. We look forward to assisting with your next vehicle.

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