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John Bechtel
John Bechtel at Germain Mazda West

John Bechtel

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Germain Mazda West

1345 Automall Parkway
Columbus, OH 43228

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5.0
67 Reviews

Car buying should be exciting—not stressful. I pride myself on being approachable, patient, and ready to help you find exactly what you need.

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2 yrs

Industry Experience

9 yrs, 3 mos

5.0

67 Reviews

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67 Reviews of John Bechtel

September 25, 2026

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John was super friendly and worked with us to get us the best deal possible. More

by gillsukhveer
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Sep 25, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We’re glad John’s friendly approach and effort to secure the best deal for your new Mazda CX-90 met your expectations. Your kind words and five-star rating mean a great deal to our team. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

September 09, 2026

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My experience with Germain Mazda West was a very excellent experience. They took care of me from the first moment I walked in the door until the moment I left and are still taking care of me. John w More

by Rick
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Other Employees Tagged: Cameron Allen, Connor Langlois, Ian Napier, Collin Binegar

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Sep 10, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Our sales team enjoyed guiding you through each step of your Mazda CX-50 purchase. Knowing that John’s follow-up messages and clear explanations helped you feel taken care of means a lot to our team. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

August 28, 2026

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John was very helpful, patient and informative during the whole process. Truly enjoyed our experience! More

by Grace G
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Aug 28, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Our team enjoyed guiding you through the purchase of your new Mazda CX-5. John is pleased he could offer patient, helpful guidance throughout the process. Hearing that you truly enjoyed your experience means a lot to us. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

August 06, 2026

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John was so helpful and made my car buying experience easy. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a car! More

by NICOLESTUDER444
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Aug 06, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Hearing that John made your purchase of the new CX-5 effortless means a lot to our team. We appreciate your recommendation to anyone seeking a Mazda. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

August 06, 2026

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John was so helpful and made my car buying experience easy. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a car! More

by NICOLESTUDER444
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Aug 06, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We’re glad the purchase of your Mazda CX-5 felt smooth thanks to John’s assistance. Knowing you’d recommend John to others means a lot to our team. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

August 02, 2026

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They were very helpful. Any issues that popped up, they were prompt about reaching out and resolving any questions or issues I had. Also extremely friendly! More

by TARRAHARRIS1
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Aug 02, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We’re pleased you found our team helpful and friendly during your used Hyundai Tucson purchase. It’s great to know we responded quickly to your questions and resolved any issues. Thank you for the five-star rating. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

July 25, 2026

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John was very helpful, and he made the process as smooth as possible. And, he has a great sense of humor. More

by seinamoore
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Other Employees Tagged: Connor Langlois, Ian Napier, Regan Ward

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Jul 25, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We appreciate your five-star review and are pleased John could make your new Mazda CX-30 purchase smooth and enjoyable. It’s great to hear his sense of humor made a positive impact. Thank you for choosing Mazda and we look forward to seeing you again. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

July 17, 2026

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John was helpful from the first phone call. Great atmosphere in the building, friendly staff, low pressure, and I’ve never done a car deal so quickly in my life! In and out in 2 hours! More

by Shannon
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Jul 17, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We’re thrilled John could guide you through your new Mazda CX-30 purchase so seamlessly. It’s wonderful to know our friendly, low-pressure atmosphere helped you complete everything in just two hours. Congratulations on your new CX-30, and don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything else we can assist with. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

June 29, 2026

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John and team were delightful start to finish even if by the 3rd day they may have been tired of seeing us. A great no pressure experience. More

by LacknerCX50
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Jun 29, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thanks for working with John and our team over those three days. We’re glad our relaxed approach kept everything comfortable and pressure free. Congratulations on your used Mazda CX-50 and enjoy every drive. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

June 28, 2026

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Process from 1st communication online to in the door was straightforward and all staff was responsive. John was very personable and easy to work with. More

by dj
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Jun 28, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased the steps from initial online contact to your visit were smooth and that John made the process easy. Enjoy your new Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, and please reach out if you have any questions. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

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