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
56 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.

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 9 mos

Industry Experience

9 yrs

5.0

56 Reviews

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56 Reviews of John Bechtel

May 31, 2026

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John was very nice, polite and helpful. I live an hour and a half away. My issue is with the vehicle. In less than 24hrs my neither turn signal works, my brights don't work, my check engine More

by TARRAHARRIS1
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Jun 04, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Tarra, thank you so much for bringing in your vehicle to get a loaner and allowing us to fix the issues you are experiencing! We are working diligently to get your vehicle back to you ASAP in working order! We are very sorry that this happened, and we are happy to remedy this for you. Thank you for choosing Germain Mazda West - we appreciate your business! Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

May 31, 2026

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John and Cameron were amazing! John has been consistently checking in to see how things are going and if I need anything. Customer service is an A+! More

by SARA_ADAIR
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Other Employees Tagged: Cameron Allen

May 31, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We’re thrilled Cameron and John provided attentive care and checked in regularly. Enjoy your Mazda CX-50, and let us know if you need anything. Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

May 17, 2026

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My experience with the sales representative was excellent. He was extremely professional and made the entire car purchasing process smooth and easy from start to finish. He explained everything cle More

by MUHANNADMSM
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Other Employees Tagged: Ron Pineda

May 14, 2026

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Thank you to the Germain team, John, Gabriel, Ian and Connor. They treated me like a person and not a sales figure More

by LUDOUSINSKI
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May 14, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for sharing your 5-star review of our team. We appreciate your business and we hope to see you again at Germain Mazda West.

May 02, 2026

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John and Cameron were both very informative, friendly and professional as well as everyone else that I encountered at Germain Mazda west. It was a great experience. More

by REARLEY0
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May 04, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for the 5-star review! We will be sure to pass your appreciation along to John, Cameron, and the rest of our team. See you next time at Germain Mazda West!

April 29, 2026

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Best experience! !! Having had purchased a new car just two years prior, I didn't realize what a GOOD EXPERIENCE should feel like!! John B., Sales, was super helpful More

by Teresa C.
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Other Employees Tagged: Ron Pineda, Ian Napier

Apr 29, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Teresa, we're so glad to hear that your experience with John and Ron exceeded your expectations! Thank you for choosing Germain Mazda West and for your high recommendation. Enjoy your new car!

April 23, 2026

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Checking in and dropping off my car was super seamless and quick. The technicians that looked over my car were thorough and knowledgeable. More

by Gabrielle
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Apr 24, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Gabrielle, we are so happy to hear you had a seamless experience with our team! Thank you for choosing Germain Mazda West and for sharing your feedback.

April 19, 2026

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John was great! ! Made the Mazda CX 70 purchase a breeze he explained every thing and more. Gave a great setup of the car before I drove back to Nashville. Highly re More

by HUNTCOMPANY
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Other Employees Tagged: Connor Langlois , Jacob

Apr 20, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thank you for making the trip to Germain Mazda West, and for choosing John, Connor, and the team to assist with your purchase. Enjoy your new Mazda CX-70 and drive safely back to Nashville!

April 10, 2026

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Everything was handled properly and ran very smoothly. Excellent service team thank you for all your help. More

by RSMITH132
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Other Employees Tagged: Ron Pineda

Apr 14, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

Thanks for the positive feedback! We're glad to know that everything was handled properly and ran smoothly. If there are any specific areas where we can improve or if you need further assistance, please let us know. Best, Ashley Buzzelli - General Manager - 614-383-4401

April 04, 2026

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Great dealership. Fast and efficient. John Bechtel always is awesome. Gets me in for maintenance. Jo is amazing. Keep up the good work!! Thank you. More

by drscpaz
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Efrain Hidalgo, Jo Carroll

Apr 06, 2026

Germain Mazda West responded

We're grateful for your awesome feedback about John and Jo! Thank you for choosing Germain Mazda West for your service needs.

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