Steven Heard
Steven Heard at AutoMax Ocala
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Steven Heard

General Sales Manager

AutoMax Ocala

1918 SW 17th Street
Ocala, FL 34471

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4.6
14 Reviews

With over a decade of experience in the automotive industry, I’m Steven, the General Sales Manager at AutoMax Ocala. Since joining the team in January 2024, I’ve been dedicated to driving excellence and ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. As a proud veteran of the Army Medical Corps, I bring a disciplined and customer-focused approach to every interaction. My goal is to make your car buying experience as smooth and rewarding as possible. Feel free to reach out—I’m here to help!

Dealership Experience

1 yr, 1 mo

Industry Experience

11 yrs, 2 mos

4.6

14 Reviews

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14 Reviews of Steven Heard

January 17, 2025

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The dealership overall reached my expectations by having a good selection of vehicles and the service from the staff was excellent. The employees presented themselves professionally. Well dressed, not pushy More

by Ian
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Jan 17, 2025

AutoMax Ocala responded

Ian, Thank you so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to leave us this wonderful feedback! The Sales Team at AutoMax Ocala

January 16, 2025

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It was a geat experience. from driving up, to salesman, to finance. It was seamless. More

by HAL1
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Jan 17, 2025

AutoMax Ocala responded

Thanks for sharing about your experience with AutoMax Ocala. Andres and our team appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon! The Sales Team at AutoMax Ocala

January 07, 2025

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Super friendly. Had a great experience. Would buy from again. The price was higher than I wanted to pay. But they lowered it to meet my expectations. More

by LARRYPONTES
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Jan 07, 2025

AutoMax Ocala responded

Thank you so much for your excellent review! We are so glad that we had the opportunity to work with you, Larry, and we are thrilled that you found your experience with us to be a positive one. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. The Sales Team at AutoMax Ocala

November 23, 2024

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It was the best car buying experience I’ve ever had. I have to say that Haley Smith was fantastic to work with. I can’t tell you how much I respect her integrity! More

by ajlemelin
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Other Employees Tagged: Jesse Smith, Haley Smith

Nov 25, 2024

AutoMax Ocala responded

It's great to hear that Haley was able to get you exactly what you needed. Our goal is to make sure everyone who walks through the door leaves happy. Thank you for choosing AutoMax Ocala! The Sales Team at AutoMax Ocala

November 15, 2024

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I found the vehicle I wanted and Haley was there to help me with the purchase and everything else needed. She is very personable and knowledgeable as well. A very likable young lady who I would buy from a More

by LANFRANB
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Other Employees Tagged: Haley Smith

Nov 15, 2024

AutoMax Ocala responded

Thanks for your feedback on your recent visit to AutoMax Ocala. It's great to hear that Haley was able to assist you and that you had such a positive experience. The Sales Team at AutoMax Ocala

October 17, 2024

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Haley was awesome! What employee do you know in this day and age would come in on their day off? She was very professional,knowledgeable and truthful. I will recomme More

by FOURTRUB1
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Oct 18, 2024

AutoMax Ocala responded

Thank you for choosing AutoMax Ocala. Your feedback and rating mean a lot to us. We're glad Haely, Stephen, and our team were able to help, and we hope to see you again! The Sales Team at AutoMax Ocala

October 09, 2024

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Finance dude is a complete jerk. Super rude and unprofessional. Laughed in my face when I told him which bank I was preapproved with and told me they didn't take my bank. Came back 2 More

by Chris Smith
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No
Oct 12, 2024

AutoMax Ocala responded

Thank you for providing this feedback, and we apologize for not providing you with an exceptional service experience. We never like seeing that our service didn't meet the standards customers have come to expect, but reviews like this help us improve. If you don't mind reaching out to us so that we can speak directly, we'd love to address your concerns in detail. The Team at AutoMax Ocala

September 25, 2024

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Professional sales staff was interested in getting us the RIGHT car, rather than just any car… Finance officer was quick and accurate.The entire experience was very pleasant compared to all those high pres More

by BENDODDJAX
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Sep 26, 2024

AutoMax Ocala responded

Thank you! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future vehicle needs. Thank you for choosing AutoMax Ocala. The Sales Team at AutoMax Ocala

September 17, 2024

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Always greeted warmly and allowed to shop at our pace. Our sales associate JC Diaz was extremely knowledgeable regarding their inventory and cared about finding us the right car to fit our needs and want More

by PEIZANS
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Other Employees Tagged: Annette Evangelista, JC Diaz

Sep 17, 2024

AutoMax Ocala responded

It's fantastic to hear that JC provided you with great customer service while assisting you! We truly appreciate the opportunity to do business with you. Thanks for choosing AutoMax Ocala! The Sales Team at AutoMax Ocala

September 09, 2024

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Great place to buy and order actually I already recommended people we loved it and the people there for wonderful More

by ARTCORINELLAA
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Sep 10, 2024

AutoMax Ocala responded

Art, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We work hard to make sure our guests have an exceptional experience. We will share your comments with our team, and we look forward to working with you again. The Sales Team at AutoMax Ocala

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