Alan Makabi | Page 62
Website and Digital Manager
Cedar Rapids Toyota
1190 Boyson Rd
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Born in Peoria IL and relocated to Cedar Rapids in 97’ with my wife Myrna, we started our family. Jasmine is now 26 and Jacob is 19 so you can imagine never a dull moment at our house. For pets, I have 2 aquatic turtles that beg for food whenever I am near the 55 gal tank that is stocked with several oversized Goldfish that now resemble Koi. My other pastime pleasure is cooking and thanks to my very thoughtful wife Myrna who bought me a smoker, I have acquired a love for smoked meats adding a layer to my waist line if you know what I mean. I have always been focused on taking care of customers and the last 19+ years I have spent in the car industry working on this 1 customer at a time. I take pride in having the privilege of running our internet team and being able to change the perception of how easy and hassle free a car buying experience can really be. A big THANK YOU to all my past customers and look forward to assisting all the future ones.
Read moreDealership Experience
20 yrs, 3 mos
Industry Experience
22 yrs, 9 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Leasing Consultant
Toyota Certified
BDC Work shop
College Grad and Active Military info
708 Reviews
Write a Review708 Reviews of Alan Makabi
June 20, 2015
first time Toyota owner Fantastic service and car buyer experience. The employees were very considerate and helpful since this my first time purchasing a new car all by mysel Fantastic service and car buyer experience. The employees were very considerate and helpful since this my first time purchasing a new car all by myself. They explained everything very clearly for me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier
June 16, 2015
Purchased Pre-owned vehicle I have purchased 3 cars, one new, two used from Alan Makabi, he has always been professional and great to work with. This time was a used car for my s I have purchased 3 cars, one new, two used from Alan Makabi, he has always been professional and great to work with. This time was a used car for my son, he loves his car. Alan took the time to show him all of the features to make sure he was comfortable driving it off the lot. Would recommend CR Toyota and Alan to any family or friends looking to buy a new or used car. CR Toyota has a great selection of pre-owned vehicles. More
June 10, 2015
Great experience Everyone was very patient with my many questions and assuring me I would be happy moving from being a long-time loyal chevy/Pat McGrath customer to be Everyone was very patient with my many questions and assuring me I would be happy moving from being a long-time loyal chevy/Pat McGrath customer to being a CR Toytota customer. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
June 10, 2015
Friendly and knowledgeable staff My buying experience with Alan, Bill, and Curt was excellent. They were professional & friendly throughout and I would highly recommend others buy fro My buying experience with Alan, Bill, and Curt was excellent. They were professional & friendly throughout and I would highly recommend others buy from this dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bill McArthur, Curt Wiedemeier
June 10, 2015
Best Ever! My family has been shopping at CR Toyota since 2000. We have purchased numerous vehicles during that time. We have always been satisfied with the se My family has been shopping at CR Toyota since 2000. We have purchased numerous vehicles during that time. We have always been satisfied with the service and professionalism exhibited by the employees of this dealership and have on numerous occasions referred others to you. Recently, on a lark, my wife and I stopped by to look for a good deal on a newer Highlander. Alan Makabi met us there and once again provided us with an opportunity we could not refuse. He even allowed me to think that I was negotiating a better deal. We will always hold him and his colleagues in high regard. Thanks Alan for all that you do. Hugh Cain More
Other Employees Tagged: Curt Wiedemeier
June 09, 2015
Services Bought my car at Cedar Rapids Toyota. Still pleased after one& one-half years! Pulled in about 4:30 pm on a Friday for an oil change & tire rotation. Bought my car at Cedar Rapids Toyota. Still pleased after one& one-half years! Pulled in about 4:30 pm on a Friday for an oil change & tire rotation. Even though it was close to closing time, they went ahead and serviced my car. The salesman that sold me the car was there, still recognized me and came over to check to see how I like my car. They completed my service, quickly and efficiently. Great service! More
May 29, 2015
Great and personable service! Alan and Wendy were very helpful with my first ever car purchase! They were very informative and helpful! My family has purchased 4 Toyota vehicles wi Alan and Wendy were very helpful with my first ever car purchase! They were very informative and helpful! My family has purchased 4 Toyota vehicles with Alan and we have always felt that he goes the extra mile to answer any questions we have! I would highly recommend Cedar Rapids Toyota to any one interested in buying a Toyota vehicle! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
May 27, 2015
Will buy our next car at the same place Alan and Wendy both went out of their way to make sure that we would want to buy our next car at the same location. Alan reviewed a chat I had on the Alan and Wendy both went out of their way to make sure that we would want to buy our next car at the same location. Alan reviewed a chat I had on the holiday and then initiated and answered questions that same day (a national holiday) from home to make sure any questions I had about the vehicle was answered. The route for the test drive was well thought out to see what the car could do. The whole process after that was smooth. Wendy made the financial aspects of the transaction easy and transparent. The choices we had were clearly presented. Both Alan and Wendy were friendly and professional. Thanks! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
May 22, 2015
Excellent car buying experience at CR Toyota. I went to CRT to purchase a Highlander and was met immediately by Alan Makabi to start the process. Alan has been great to work with and explained the I went to CRT to purchase a Highlander and was met immediately by Alan Makabi to start the process. Alan has been great to work with and explained the Highlander and all its amenities very well. After a pleasant negotiation on price we signed the deal. CRT did not have the Highlander I wanted but was able to bring in the vehicle in a couple of days from another dealer. I am very impressed with Alans knowledge of the vehicle and getting the deal done in such a timely manner. This is our fourth Highlander and love the new one especially. Over the past 14 years working with the CRT service department has been a good experience and always satisfied with the service and workmanship. I will gladly recommend CRT to all my family, friends, neighbors and business contacts. I will be in again sometime in the future to see Alan and purchase another great Toyota. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
May 21, 2015
Amazing experience! Everyone was Awesome! This was my first experience buying a brand new car ! Everyone on the team was super friendly and made the whole process an Awesome adventure! I LOVE This was my first experience buying a brand new car ! Everyone on the team was super friendly and made the whole process an Awesome adventure! I LOVE my new car! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson , Bill McArthur

