Hi, I’m Jeff Bahnsen. I started my career detailing cars at 16 and later spent nearly eight years in customer service, building the foundation for how I work with people today. In 2019, I came to O’Daniel as a customer and was impressed by the no-pressure, relaxed environment—an experience that led me to join the team. I’m a proud husband and father of two, grateful to be part of the O’Daniel family, and I enjoy building long-term relationships while providing honest, dependable service. I’m here to help with any of your vehicle needs at O’Daniel Automart / Mazda.
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6 yrs, 10 mos
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6 yrs, 10 mos
323 Reviews of Jeff Bahnsen
July 25, 2025
You guys handle sales exactly like it should be handled. Calmly, professionally, and with a touch of unique personality. You are the only dealership in Fort Wayne that gets it. Calmly, professionally, and with a touch of unique personality. You are the only dealership in Fort Wayne that gets it. More
Other Employees Tagged: Lauren O'Daniel
July 25, 2025
We had an excellent experience at O'Daniel Mazda. The staff is professional, courteous, and helpful to our family while being a huge financial blessing to us. We consider Jeff, Todd, Lauren, Julie, a The staff is professional, courteous, and helpful to our family while being a huge financial blessing to us. We consider Jeff, Todd, Lauren, Julie, and Mr. O'Daniel friends of ours now. We purchased a vehicle and sold them a vehicle both transactions were outstanding. More
Other Employees Tagged: Julie Kimes, Todd Jacquay, Randy O'Daniel, Andrew Barney, Lauren O'Daniel
July 24, 2025
We have worked with the sales team at O’Daniel Mazda multiple times. It has always been a great experience because at every stage of the process the staff have been friendly and professional. They list multiple times. It has always been a great experience because at every stage of the process the staff have been friendly and professional. They listen to our needs and what we want from a vehicle and respect our wishes. More
Other Employees Tagged: Lauren O'Daniel
June 23, 2025
I had a fantastic experience working with Mitch at O’Daniel Mazda.Their expertise in sales skills was impressive, and they went above and beyond to ensure I found the perfect vehicle. Their profession O’Daniel Mazda.Their expertise in sales skills was impressive, and they went above and beyond to ensure I found the perfect vehicle. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor made the entire process enjoyable. Highly recommend Mitch and O’Daniel Mazda to anyone in the market for a new car!" More
Other Employees Tagged: Julie Kimes, Russ Stanski, Todd Jacquay, Matthew Tillapaugh, Luke Butler, Luke Fiedler , Logan Garwood, Sam Moun, Mitch Warren
June 08, 2025
We love our Mazdas! I have had mine since 2018 and my mom bought hers because she loved mine so much. Jeff was a pleasure to work with. Very professional, personable, ap I have had mine since 2018 and my mom bought hers because she loved mine so much. Jeff was a pleasure to work with. Very professional, personable, approachable, knew all the answers to our 1000 questions - was never annoyed with them once, AND WAS NOTTTT PUSHY!! There is nothing worse than a pushy sales person and he is 100% the complete opposite. He was very thorough in his explanations with every step. He gave us space when we needed it. He also helped get the most money out of our car we traded in. 10/10 would recommend a Mazda to ANYONE and Jeff to sell it to them. More
Other Employees Tagged: Lauren O'Daniel
June 08, 2025
Easily the best car buying experience I've ever had! Jeff has a friendly nature to him that makes it feel like you're just catching up with an old friend. I will be returning in the future 100% Jeff has a friendly nature to him that makes it feel like you're just catching up with an old friend. I will be returning in the future 100% More
Other Employees Tagged: Todd Jacquay
June 01, 2025
Luke is a phenomenal human being and a magnificent car salesman. His person centered approach makes you feel completely cared for and his exceptional knowledge about vehicles lets you know that you are in salesman. His person centered approach makes you feel completely cared for and his exceptional knowledge about vehicles lets you know that you are in good hands. He goes above and beyond at his job in making sure you feel comfortable. When I first arrived, one of the questions that I had about the vehicle was if there was rust on the underbelly of the suv. This amazing human instantly got on his hands and knees to take pictures of the car. He had no idea I had a central nervous system disability that would prevent me from checking for myself. Since I was at the dealership by myself, he offered to drive the car to my home for me! I can only speak highly of him. He is genuine and kind. Hopefully the powers that be give him a raise or promote him to manager soon. I have never had a better experience at a car dealership before. Highly recommend to all. More
Other Employees Tagged: Russ Stanski, Luke Butler, Luke Fiedler, Lauren O'Daniel, Tyler Sather
May 30, 2025
This was the best experience that we have ever had when purchasing a car. Jeff and Luke were very polite, helpful, courteous and professional. They were not arrogant or pushy when dealing with us as we h purchasing a car. Jeff and Luke were very polite, helpful, courteous and professional. They were not arrogant or pushy when dealing with us as we have experienced before. Thanks so much for helping us purchase our car!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Luke Fiedler
May 28, 2025
Jeff was very perfessional and never pushy as some salesman can be. Got us exactly what we was looking for . salesman can be. Got us exactly what we was looking for . More
Other Employees Tagged: Todd Jacquay, Lauren O'Daniel
May 24, 2025
Jeff was amazing. I never felt any pressure on buying any car. He was friendly, helpful, kind and understanding. He found me my forever car. I fell in love with it as I never felt any pressure on buying any car. He was friendly, helpful, kind and understanding. He found me my forever car. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. O’Daniels is where I will continue to buy my cars from. The process was easy and I left with a car the same day. Lauren O'Daniel was also amazing, sweet, kind, funny and informative. She spoke highly of her colleagues as of they were family. She answered all my questions and gave me some insight on her life. 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend. More
Other Employees Tagged: Lauren O'Daniel

