Richard Smith
Richard Smith at Mazda of Claremont

Richard Smith

General Manager

Mazda of Claremont

667 Auto Center Drive
Claremont, CA 91711

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4.5
16 Reviews
4.5

16 Reviews

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16 Reviews of Richard Smith

September 20, 2026

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They are welcoming. Help with my need and my questions answered. And made me feel happy to the end with a new vehicle. More

by donozaluis
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Other Employees Tagged: Geovany Castenada

Sep 21, 2026

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you for sharing this! We’re so glad our team made you feel welcomed, took the time to answer your questions, and helped with what you needed throughout the process. Most of all, we love hearing that you left feeling happy in your new vehicle! Congratulations on your new car, and thank you for choosing us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

September 05, 2026

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They went above and beyond to assist me. From the service manager to the GM everyone was amazing. More

by hunt080115
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Sep 05, 2026

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear our team went above and beyond for you. Knowing that you felt supported from the service manager all the way through our GM means a lot to us. It’s always rewarding to hear when everyone comes together to make a customer’s experience a positive one. We truly appreciate you recognizing the entire team and taking the time to share your experience!

August 28, 2026

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I recently had the best car-buying experience in my life here. I was considering a particular Mazda as well as 2 other manufacturers. When I came to Mazda of Claremont to test drive the vehicle that I was i More

by joyhla
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Other Employees Tagged: Arash Himmat, Geovany Castenada

Aug 31, 2026

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you for sharing such an incredible review! Hearing that this was your best car-buying experience ever means a lot, especially after you took the time to compare us with other brands and dealerships. We’re thrilled Geovany made your test drive comfortable and informative, even taking the time to look up answers and let you experience the car in the ways that mattered to you. We also really appreciate your comments about Richard. His willingness to sit down with you, walk through different finance and lease options, and respect your decisions without pressure is exactly the kind of experience we want to provide. And we love that you noticed his approach as our General Manager, it says a lot when leadership is willing to be directly involved with customers. Arash also deserves a big thank-you for making the finance process quick and straightforward and for respecting your decisions without any pressure. We’re glad the entire team made you feel valued as a customer rather than simply part of a transaction. And Geovany going the extra mile at delivery, making sure your new Mazda was immaculate, walking you through the features, and helping you get connected to the MyMazda app, was the perfect way to finish the experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Geovany, Richard, and Arash. Thank you for trusting Mazda of Claremont and for the incredibly thoughtful recommendation. Congratulations on your new Mazda, and we hope you enjoy every mile!

August 22, 2026

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Dealership is honest that people are friendly Jack was fantastic Robert was very good and the financial manager was excellent More

by ARTDOC46
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Other Employees Tagged: Arash Himmat, Ruben Lara, Adriana Zermeno, Jake Trujillo , Jake is a nice young man and he's going to go places

Aug 25, 2026

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re glad you found our team honest, friendly, and easy to work with. It’s especially great to hear Jack, Robert, and our finance manager each made such a positive impression throughout your experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to all three. We truly appreciate you recognizing the team and for choosing us!

May 27, 2026

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The Mazda of Claremont staff were so helpful and kind during our car buying experience. We never felt pressured or hassled. They answered all our questions and were incredibly knowledgeable about the car More

by TTYRRELL200
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May 29, 2026

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the team at Mazda of Claremont made your car buying experience so positive, supportive, and pressure-free. It’s great to know our staff was able to answer all your questions and help you feel confident and informed throughout the process. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so happy you’re loving your new car. Thank you again for choosing us, we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

May 14, 2026

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Professional, courteous, and in detail answer all my questions first time experienced buying theMazda brand at this point no regrets More

by LARRY.ROSALES
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Other Employees Tagged: Arash Himmat , Kash aziz

May 14, 2026

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that our team was professional, courteous, and able to answer all your questions in detail. It’s great to know your first experience with the Mazda brand has been a positive one, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

April 09, 2026

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This Office pulled a fast one on me. I wanted to trade my 2023 Mazda CX50 for a 2026 Mazda CX50 but I wanted all the bells and whistles that my 2023 had. The salesman told me they had on More

by Marina
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No

Other Employees Tagged: Arash Himmat , Oz

Apr 10, 2026

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear that you’re feeling disappointed. Our goal is always to make the process as clear and comfortable as possible. During your visit, we focused on finding an option that would help lower your monthly payment while trading in your 2023 CX-50, and we reviewed the vehicle and its features together before moving forward. Unfortunetly, Mazda is no longer making a 2026 Premium Plus trim level and the next level is the Turbo edition for a greater additional cost. We understand how important certain features can be, and we’re sorry for any frustration this has caused. The options that included those features would have resulted in a higher payment, which we were trying to avoid based on your initial goals. We appreciate you taking the time to speak with us and share your concerns. If there’s anything more we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

February 22, 2026

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Great service , friendly, organized, professional and lobby clean and inviting while waiting. Because of video of vehicle serviced answered a lot of questions without having to ask them thanks More

by tmct45
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Other Employees Tagged: Amy Felix

Feb 23, 2026

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you had a great experience at Mazda of Claremont. It’s great to hear that you found our team friendly, organized, and professional, and that our lobby made your wait comfortable and inviting. We’re especially happy our service video helped answer your questions and provided added transparency without you even having to ask. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again at your next visit!

December 18, 2025

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Your staff was fast and courteous plus I had a coupon for the service. Very professional and the coffee in the lounge was great. More

by rexnard1
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Other Employees Tagged: Miguel Montero , Amy Felix, Augie Gonzales, Adrian Hernandez, Mark Madrid, George Mejia, Martin Ramirez

Dec 19, 2025

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you for the great feedback! We’re happy to hear our team was fast, courteous, and professional, and that you were able to take advantage of your service coupon. We’re also glad you enjoyed the coffee in the lounge, it’s the little things that make the experience better! We appreciate your visit and look forward to seeing you again.

November 30, 2025

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Great experience. Gio was the best and he was extremely nice and knowledgeable. Everyone at Mazda were great More

by MSCHIAVO4
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Other Employees Tagged: Geovany Castenada

Dec 01, 2025

Mazda of Claremont responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that Gio and the entire Mazda team made your visit enjoyable and informative. Your kind words mean a lot to us!

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