John Zale
John Zale at Kennedy Mazda

John Zale

Used Car Manager

Kennedy Mazda

3200 Calumet Ave.
Valparaiso, IN 46383

4.9
69 Reviews

Hello! I am John Zale. I am 28 years old. I was born and raised in Valparaiso, IN. I have sold cars for five years. I was a Certified Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram salesman through college. After college, I was a manufacturer's representative for Weber grills. As much fun as it was to be a travelling salesman, I missed being home every night and building a reputation in my own neighborhood! I'm proud to represent Mazda in Valparaiso as a Master Certified Salesman. If you'd give me a chance, I'd love to earn your business!

4.9

69 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

7 yrs

Specialties & Trainings

Master Mazda Specialist

69 Reviews of John Zale

March 20, 2026

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While the employees and overall experience was great. the service could have been better - I specifically asked for all 3 of my wiper blades to be replaced, but I suspect the blade on the back window was More

by NICK NAUMOVIC
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Other Employees Tagged: Joe Billy

March 19, 2026

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The whole staff was very detailed and helpful. They really made my car shopping experience a good one. More

by gmedina2311
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson , Scott and Michael

March 17, 2026

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Damian the service manager is always so friendly & professional. He always makes sure my vehicle is taken care of. More

by TANISLISA30
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March 15, 2026

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Great customer service and was very helpful in my decision. I would highly consider coming back in the future. More

by vruben413
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Other Employees Tagged: Rebecca Hunt

March 13, 2026

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Great experience! I had told John a few weeks ago that I was in the market for an suv. He found a low mileage CX5 that was purchased and serviced at their dealership. More

by dazalemd
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, Rebecca Hunt

March 08, 2026

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This was my first experience with buying a car from a dealership. Everyone was very helpful and nice! More

by jlandrum5
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, John Moore

February 14, 2026

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friendly and welcoming. went for oil change and service all went well and was out in about an hour. Quickest ever! The video from the service tech is informative, but More

by KSUEMITCH
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February 11, 2026

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Very nice and helpful in the process of purchasing my first new to me car. More

by jlandrum5
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Other Employees Tagged: Andrew Thompson, John Moore

February 08, 2026

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We drove four and a half hours to look at a 2014 ford f-150 Joachim our salesman had the truck ready to look at and test drive he was very helpful and friendly told us about a few miles loop we could dri More

by 64jetstar3
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Other Employees Tagged: Joachim Von Zur Mueh

January 31, 2026

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Thanks for the battery! And getting us in on demand during this super cold spell!! More

by JGARRETT49
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