Chris Howard
Chris Howard at Mazda of Elk Grove

Chris Howard

Service Advisor

Mazda of Elk Grove

8588 Laguna Grove Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757

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4.6
155 Reviews

Dealership Experience

8 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

27 yrs, 11 mos

4.6

155 Reviews

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155 Reviews of Chris Howard

June 21, 2026

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I took my car in for a routine oil change and tire rotation, which I do every 5000 miles and the representative in the service department tried to sell me tires at least three or four times between hi More

by AARONTURNBOW
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Jun 21, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for sharing your experience, Aaron. We understand your concerns regarding your oil change and tire rotation visit, including tire replacement recommendations and the loose front trim piece that was not addressed or quoted for repair during your visit. At Mazda of Elk Grove, we strive to ensure thorough vehicle inspections and clear repair recommendations during service visits. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can learn more about what occurred during your visit. We are committed to improving inspection accuracy and service follow-through. Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

June 20, 2026

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Super grateful for Chris, Maritza, and the team, consistently taking care of my family and I, giving our cars the attention they need and guiding us in the right direction. Zoom zoom!!! More

by REVELESJESS
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Other Employees Tagged: Maritza Hererra

Jun 21, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Jess! We truly appreciate your kind words about Chris, Maritza, and our team at Mazda of Elk Grove. It’s our pleasure to take care of you and your family’s vehicles, ensuring they receive the attention they deserve. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Zoom zoom! Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

June 19, 2026

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Excellent service team! Making an appointment is easy, service reps clearly explain work to be done, and they keep me informed on the work progress. More

by MICHELE22
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Other Employees Tagged: Maritza Hererra, Danny Nguyen

Jun 19, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Michele! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with our service team at Mazda of Elk Grove. Our team strives to make the appointment process smooth and ensure our service representatives provide clear explanations and keep you informed throughout. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again for your next service! Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

June 17, 2026

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Your service rep,Chris Howard is very professional and helpful. Explained what service I need to protect my car. More

by Slt
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Jun 18, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear that Chris provided you with professional and helpful service at Mazda of Elk Grove. It's great to know that you feel informed about the necessary steps to protect your car. Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

June 16, 2026

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I worked night shift back to back and i waited at the lounge because they said they close at 5 pm and service is just 1- 1.5 hrs. After 1 hr, saw my vehicle already done and i was happy waiting for my se More

by Sleepyrn
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Other Employees Tagged: Maritza Padilla

Jun 16, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how important it is for service completion, checkout, and vehicle pickup to be handled promptly, especially after waiting in the lounge and seeing your vehicle already completed. Your comments provide a helpful perspective for Mazda of Elk Grove as we continue reviewing how end-of-service processes, customer check-out flow, and vehicle return steps are managed. If you'd like to continue the conversation or provide additional details, please feel free to contact us directly. We are committed to improving efficiency and attentiveness during the pickup and checkout process. Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

June 14, 2026

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Friendly, knowledgeable, professional, approachable, courteous, Chris is always polite and makes me feel comfortable every time I go there ! More

by ZARIV33
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Jun 14, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! It's great to hear that Chris consistently provides you with a friendly and professional experience at Mazda of Elk Grove. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

June 11, 2026

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Attentive service. I appreciated his genial manner and professionalism Chris was good and thanks for the overnight loaner. More

by castonea
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Jun 12, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you experienced attentive service at Mazda of Elk Grove and appreciated our team's professionalism. It's great to know that Chris was able to assist you and that the overnight loaner was helpful. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

June 11, 2026

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I met with Chris Howard and he is a wonderful man. He listened to my situation and was very attentive and responsive. He was honest and the guys who did the work were very thorough. Due to the high co More

by BYERLYFAMILY
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Other Employees Tagged: Maritza Hererra

Jun 12, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate hearing about your positive experience with Chris at Mazda of Elk Grove. It's great to know that he was attentive and honest while addressing your needs. We are glad you chose to prioritize your original problem, and we are happy you enjoyed the loaner car. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you again! Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

June 11, 2026

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Thank you so much to the after-sales service staff for their helpful assistance. I’ll definitely be back. Thank you. More

by zhenyichen1978
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Jun 11, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that our after-sales service staff were able to assist you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Mazda of Elk Grove! Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

June 07, 2026

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Chris and crew are always very accommodating. They go out of their way to make the service experience easy. More

by MEACHER.ROBERT
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Jun 08, 2026

Mazda of Elk Grove responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Robert! We’re glad to hear that you had a great service experience with Chris and our crew at Mazda of Elk Grove. Our team always strives to make the process as smooth as possible, and we appreciate your kind words. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, The Team at Mazda of Elk Grove

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