Nelson DeMelo
Nelson DeMelo at Brewster Subaru
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Nelson DeMelo

General Manager

Brewster Subaru

3751 Danbury Rd.
Brewster, NY 10509

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4.9
471 Reviews

Nelson has been in the auto industry for over 29 years. He's been with Brewster Subaru for over 20. He is an avid dog lover, owning a German Shepherd named Mac. He welcomes all canine companions to our showroom, but be prepared, as he will play with them all day. Having been a Putnam County resident, his main focus is making our customers feel like family. He wants to make your buying process as simple and easy as possible. He is all about the customer experience and building a strong working relationship for years to come.

Dealership Experience

21 yrs, 2 mos

Industry Experience

30 yrs, 11 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

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4.9

471 Reviews

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471 Reviews of Nelson DeMelo

October 15, 2024

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Rich Johnson was very patient and informative during the whole financial process and finalization of paperwork. More

by bettyann.perucci
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Other Employees Tagged: Rich Johnson, Mitchel Pollak

Oct 15, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

Bettyann, we're delighted to hear that Rich provided you with such a patient and informative experience at Brewster Subaru. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

October 07, 2024

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My 4th lease from Brewster Subaru. That should speak for itself. This dealership goes above and beyond customer care. I now have a beautiful car at a great price and had a terrific sta More

by catherinefama
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Other Employees Tagged: Roy Schiller, Rich Johnson

Oct 08, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

Catherine, thank you for your continued trust in Brewster Subaru and for highlighting the efforts of Roy & the team! We're delighted to know that you've had such positive experiences with both our sales and service departments. Enjoy your beautiful new car and we'll see you next time!

October 02, 2024

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Overall, I love the people at Brewster Subaru! I’ve had many good experiences there, with Rich (finance) Mitch (sales) Nelson (GM), Patrick (mgr) Danny (service) Jack (service) and many others! T More

by jen76
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Oct 03, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

Jen, thank you for sharing your detailed experience with Brewster Subaru. We're sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced with your vehicle and appreciate your patience throughout this process. Your feedback is invaluable, and we'll make sure it reaches the right people at our dealership. If there's anything more we can do to assist you further, please let us know!

September 10, 2024

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I want to thank Anthony, our sales guy. He was amazing! He didn’t just help me find a car that fit my budget; he kept me in the loop every step of the way and made the whole experience enjo More

by Luiza Alves de Oliveira
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Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Pilla, Rich Johnson

Sep 10, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

Luiza, we're delighted to hear that Anthony made your first car-buying experience so special at Brewster Subaru! Enjoy your new ride and thanks for the wonderful feedback!

August 23, 2024

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I would highly recommend Brewster Subaru, we purchased a car today and this is an exceptional dealership. Beautiful car at a great price, and terrific staff to work with from start to finish! More

by lizbattista78
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Other Employees Tagged: Rich Johnson , Connor Stroh

Aug 26, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

Thank you for the recommendation! We're delighted to hear that your experience at Brewster Subaru was exceptional and that you're pleased with your new car. Enjoy the ride!

August 14, 2024

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We couldn’t have asked for Better! Roy , Mike and the whole Team were Fantastic! From start to finish!! Thank you for the Best Experience More

by gno1230
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Aug 15, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

We're delighted to hear that Roy, Mike, and the team provided you with a fantastic experience at Brewster Subaru! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. Enjoy your new ride!

July 21, 2024

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Overall good experience. However, certain items on the proposal were not explained and added in a non transparent fashion. Had I not asked about them, I would have regretted More

by jp285691
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Aug 19, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that your overall experience was a positive one. We apologize for any confusion regarding the proposal items and appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can work on providing more transparent communication moving forward. If you'd like to share anything further, please feel free to contact me directly. Thanks again, Nelson Demelo - General Manager - 877-722-4016 Ext. 101

July 20, 2024

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I recently leased a new car from Brewster Subaru and had a very positive experience. The salesperson, Roy L, was friendly, knowledgeable, and not at all pushy. They listened to my needs and helped me find More

by bren.p.smyth
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Other Employees Tagged: Roy Schiller, Rich Johnson

Jul 22, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Brewster Subaru! We're glad to hear that Roy & the team provided friendly and knowledgeable service. Enjoy your new car!

July 05, 2024

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My suggestion: Run, do not walk to Brewster Subaru. I was a 10+ year dedicated customer with a competitive Subaru dealership. After a few disappointing experiences with THAT dealership I was on the hun More

by Just the Facts
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Other Employees Tagged: John Chaber, Rich Johnson, Andre Reid , Angela

Jul 08, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that our team at Brewster Subaru provided the professionalism and no-pressure environment you were looking for. Enjoy your new 2024 Subaru Legacy, and we look forward to serving you again in the future!

May 01, 2024

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Wonderful staff, as always. Helpful and pleasant. A pleasure all around. I've been a long time customer and will continue. More

by michaelkramer1945
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Other Employees Tagged: Rich Johnson, Danny Gomes

May 01, 2024

Brewster Subaru responded

Michael, we're delighted to know you've had consistently positive experiences with our team at Brewster Subaru. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to serving you for many more years!

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