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Cox Mazda
Bradenton, FL
113 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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Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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May 19, 2018
New Car! Had a great experience purchasing a new car with Mark Brown. He was extremely informative, patient, accommodating in helping me to make my decision Had a great experience purchasing a new car with Mark Brown. He was extremely informative, patient, accommodating in helping me to make my decision and purchase my new car. Adam, finished the deal and was great to work with. Overall experience was perfect. Thank you, guys! More
by ChrisH
May 12, 2018
No Pressure Sales Not long ago we were at an unnamed dealership to purchase my husbands car and the pressure was unbelievable. We never felt pressured at Cox. Not long ago we were at an unnamed dealership to purchase my husbands car and the pressure was unbelievable. We never felt pressured at Cox. More
by Donna
Employees Worked With
Jesse Edwards, Jay Trager
May 12, 2018
Fast, easy, friendly! I'd been deliberating a new-car purchase for months when an expensive repair on my old car, which rendered it undriveable, forced my hand. I had prett I'd been deliberating a new-car purchase for months when an expensive repair on my old car, which rendered it undriveable, forced my hand. I had pretty much decided on the CX5, but once I met the sales team, testedrove the vehicle and settled on a fair final price, I was convinced. Mostly I am grateful to Mark Brown, who patiently answered all my questions, went beyond what seemed the call of duty in helping me with a hundred little questions, and being so thorough in the sales meeting and follow-up. I can't recommend Mark or his team highly enough. More
by Suzanne G
Employees Worked With
Mark Brown, Jay Trager
May 12, 2018
Great customer service Stafff was very friendly and helpful. Will be recommending Cox Chevy/Mazda to friends and family. Best price in the Tampa Bay Area on the 2016 Honda Stafff was very friendly and helpful. Will be recommending Cox Chevy/Mazda to friends and family. Best price in the Tampa Bay Area on the 2016 Honda HRV I purchased. More
by mnknight42
Employees Worked With
Mark Brown, Jay Trager
May 10, 2018
Easiest car buying experience! Hats off to Cox Mazda for making this the easiest car buying experience ever!! Salesman Jesse Edwards was very knowlegable and very easy to work with. Hats off to Cox Mazda for making this the easiest car buying experience ever!! Salesman Jesse Edwards was very knowlegable and very easy to work with. Adam Borgia in Finance was also great to work with and got me through the paperwork and out of the dealership with a quality used car in no time. Thanks a bunch guys!! More
by Carl B.
May 08, 2018
Very good experience We were very impressed with Jesse's knowledge of the Mazda product and his concern to address our needs. We will be happy to recommend Cox for their a We were very impressed with Jesse's knowledge of the Mazda product and his concern to address our needs. We will be happy to recommend Cox for their automotive needs. More
by ranhill2
Employees Worked With
Corey Fairchild, Jesse Edwards, Jay Trager
May 07, 2018
Very happy Treated very well by Jesse! Didn’t treat me badly talked to us and expamined the options. You will not be disappointed with the way you are treated Treated very well by Jesse! Didn’t treat me badly talked to us and expamined the options. You will not be disappointed with the way you are treated More
by Daniellej
Employees Worked With
Jesse Edwards, Jay Trager
May 04, 2018
WOW, WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!!! All I have to say is WOW!!! I was really impressed with the professionalism, honesty, knowledge, service, commitment, etc... from my sales consultant All I have to say is WOW!!! I was really impressed with the professionalism, honesty, knowledge, service, commitment, etc... from my sales consultant Jesse Edwards. This was the best buying experience I have ever received. I called Cox Mazda to inquire about a Mazda3 we wanted to purchase for my son who is graduating from high school this year. I spoke to Jesse and he was very honest from the start. I went to the dealer the following day and he took the time to show me different vehicles and explained different options included. Without any pressure he told me to go home and talk it over with my wife. I called Jesse the same day and we took the family to the dealer the following day. My son was amazed with Jesse's service and how he took the time to explain every single feature. If you are in the market for a used or new car PLEASE do yourself a favor and ask for Jesse!!!!! Thank you Jesse. More
by Eddie P.
Employees Worked With
Jesse Edwards
May 03, 2018
Very low-pressure car buying experience This purchase was as easy and pleasant as I could have hoped. Mark showed commitment to making sure I had the best possible experience with purchasing This purchase was as easy and pleasant as I could have hoped. Mark showed commitment to making sure I had the best possible experience with purchasing a new car, going as far as to investigate options for transporting the car to Maine when I move there in a few months. We were thankful to have gotten Mark as our salesman and would certainly buy from Cox Mazda again in the future. More
by Bret
Employees Worked With
Mark Brown, Jay Trager
April 29, 2018
Excellent customer experience No pressure from salesman as I took time deciding upon a car and reaching a deal. Made home visit to install car garage door opener ! No pressure from salesman as I took time deciding upon a car and reaching a deal. Made home visit to install car garage door opener ! More
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