John Van Pelt
John Van Pelt at Lester Glenn Mazda

John Van Pelt

Sales Professional

Lester Glenn Mazda

101 Route 37 E
Toms River , NJ 08753

5.0
31 Reviews

I'm a lifelong resident of Ocean County, NJ, so of course, I love the beach and the bay. My passions have always been cars and motorcycles (with a soft spot for convertibles). I truly enjoy getting to know people helping folks into their next vehicle. I have also been known to share a few too many pictures of my Great Danes as well. I try to live by the 'Platinum Rule'; "Treat others the way THEY want to be treated".

5.0

31 Reviews

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31 Reviews of John Van Pelt

December 10, 2025

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Excellent! !! they had the exact Mazda I was looking for. All the people were extremely courteous. John went above and beyond explaining to me about my car show More

by Heyma47
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Dec 17, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Heyma47, Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that the team had exactly the Mazda you were looking for and that everyone was so courteous throughout your visit. John going above and beyond to explain the vehicle and walk you through all of the features is exactly the level of care the team strives to provide. Enjoy getting to know your new Mazda, and thank you for choosing us. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

December 08, 2025

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John is one of the best salespeople we've worked with. He made us feel incredibly valued and made the process an easy one. On top of that, Lester Mazda dealership was very easy to work with. Everyone wa More

by Jrubbi
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Dec 17, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi Jrubbi, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that John made you feel valued and that the entire process was easy and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know our team created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for you! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

December 03, 2025

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I had an amazing experience from the second I pulled in the driveway until the second I drove out in my new Mazda. I highly recommend Lester Glenn Mazda and Jon Van Pelt. More

by 14xtrek
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Dec 09, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hey 14xtrek, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Jon and the Lester Glenn Mazda team made your visit amazing from start to finish. It’s wonderful to know you’re happy with your new Mazda and that you’d recommend us! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

November 22, 2025

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John Van Pelt was an amazing car dealer to work with. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I truly loved working with him and with the whole team at Lester Glenn Mazda. I would recommend John to More

by Kayagudo
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Nov 26, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hey Kayagudo, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that John Van Pelt provided such attentive and responsive service, addressing all of your questions and concerns in a timely manner. It’s wonderful knowing that your experience with him and our entire team was so positive, and that you felt confident recommending John to your friends and family. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad we could make your car buying experience enjoyable and stress-free! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

November 14, 2025

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Our salesman, John Van Pelt, was wonderful. John is a true professional and he went out of his way to make the experience of buying a new car as pleasant as possible. He answered all of my ques More

by Karen
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Nov 19, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hey Karen, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that John made your car-buying process pleasant, professional, and informative. It’s great to know he took the time to answer all your questions and walk you through the new features, making your visit smooth and enjoyable. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

November 10, 2025

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Very pleasant experience. They didn't have the color and interior we wanted and they found one in a matter of days. Shopping for a new car at Lester Glenn and with John was More

by Gail
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Nov 19, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hey Gail, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear your visit was pleasant and that John was able to help you find the exact color and interior you were looking for in just a few days. It’s great to know your car-shopping experience at Lester Glenn was positive from start to finish. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

November 08, 2025

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I had a great experience buying our 3rd car from your dealership. John was very nice and helpful! More

by MRB
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Nov 19, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hey MRB, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear your third purchase with us was another great one and that John provided helpful, friendly support throughout the process. We truly appreciate your continued trust in our dealership and are grateful to have you as a returning customer! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

November 03, 2025

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Lester Glenn Mazda is a great place to purchase a new car, great selections to choose from. John was very helpful and patient.. overall amazing, he made the experience less stressful! More

by Katietobiagal91
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Nov 07, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hey Katietobiagal91, Thanks for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that John made your visit helpful, patient, and stress-free. It's wonderful knowing you enjoyed our selection and had such a positive car-buying experience! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

October 18, 2025

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Purchase went very smoothly. John helped me setup my Mazda app. Showed me how to work everything in the car. It was a pleasure having John as my salesman. More

by Jalk1010
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Oct 28, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hey Jalk1010, Thanks for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that John made your purchase easy. He took the time to help set up your Mazda app and showed you how everything works in your new car. It’s great that he made the process enjoyable, and we appreciate your feedback. Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

October 14, 2025

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After repeated (poor) experiences with 6-8 major name-brand automobile dealerships we stopped at Lester Glenn Mazda in Toms River, NJ and met John Van Pelt who is one of the most professional and co More

by dalefjackson
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Oct 17, 2025

Lester Glenn Mazda responded

Hi dalefjackson, Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that John made your Mazda CX-5 purchase smooth, professional, and enjoyable! It’s always great when a team member goes above and beyond to provide a stress-free, positive car-buying experience. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you with any future vehicle needs! Happy Driving, The Lester Glenn Mazda Team

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