My name is Wendy Nelson. I grew up in a small town, Deep River that has a population of about the size of our dealership. I graduated from High school in Montezuma. I then attended and graduated from the U of I. After I graduated I got a job selling cars at a dealership in Iowa City. Low and behold I ended up here at Cedar Rapids Toyota doing financing. It is hard to believe that I have worked for such a great co now for so many years. Not sure where all that time has gone. It doesn’t seem possible. The best part about going to work every day is that I truly love what I do and the people that I get to work with. Every customer is different and has different needs. Contact me direct at 319-294-4633
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20 yrs, 3 mos
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25 yrs, 8 mos
411 Reviews
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July 29, 2019
Will definitely recommend! I was referred to Terry by a friend, and I now understand why - this was by far the easiest, smoothest car-buying experience I’ve ever had. Terry list I was referred to Terry by a friend, and I now understand why - this was by far the easiest, smoothest car-buying experience I’ve ever had. Terry listened to what I was looking for, and was respectful of my budget and wish list. Wendy in the finance department was amazing as well!! I appreciate the time and energy they put in, and will definitely recommend them to others in the future. More
Other Employees Tagged: Terry Helgeson
July 27, 2019
An amazing car buying experience :) This was an absolutely amazing experience. It was my first time buying a car, and Alan made it so easy. He was patient while answering all my question This was an absolutely amazing experience. It was my first time buying a car, and Alan made it so easy. He was patient while answering all my questions and listening to what I was looking for in a new vehicle. He explained everything that I needed to know even before I knew to ask a question. I especially have appreciated the fact that he has followed up with me after the sale to make sure that I'm still just as happy with my new Corolla as I was when I left the lot. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
July 15, 2019
Very helpful and professional service Alan helped me find just the car I wanted. We communicated a lot over texts, and he always quickly answered my questions. After the car came in, he ha Alan helped me find just the car I wanted. We communicated a lot over texts, and he always quickly answered my questions. After the car came in, he had a lot of the paperwork done ahead of time and he was very good about setting up my phone and teaching me all the features my new car had. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi , Danny Johnson
July 15, 2019
Easy, informative, welcoming I know very little about cars, Chuck took time to answer my questions (sometimes the same question over and over) with patience and ease. He never mad I know very little about cars, Chuck took time to answer my questions (sometimes the same question over and over) with patience and ease. He never made me feel pressured to purchase, instead assured me we could move at a pace comfortable for me. Wendy was wonderful to work with and made me confident I understood what I was signing up for. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chuck James
June 22, 2019
Love my Toyota! Alan is friendly and personable. He has great product knowledge and listened to the options that were important to me. I was sad leaving my Camry, b Alan is friendly and personable. He has great product knowledge and listened to the options that were important to me. I was sad leaving my Camry, but love my new Highlander. From start to finish it was a great experience. Thanks to Alan and Wendy, for making it a quick and smooth purchase. Would definitely recommend Cedar Rapids Toyota! Thanks, Kellie More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi , John Nus
June 15, 2019
4 time Prius owner What a wonderful experience. Everyone is so kind and knowledgeable! Allen and Wendy made the process so easy! You guys are amazing!! Definitely will b What a wonderful experience. Everyone is so kind and knowledgeable! Allen and Wendy made the process so easy! You guys are amazing!! Definitely will be back!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
June 11, 2019
caring and thoughtful Terry Helgeson helped us so much! Not only did he get us the van we have been wanting, he truly listens and treats us so kindly! I am so thankful! Terry Helgeson helped us so much! Not only did he get us the van we have been wanting, he truly listens and treats us so kindly! I am so thankful! More
Other Employees Tagged: Terry Helgeson
June 11, 2019
Outstanding (Alan M) customer service from start to finish. Alan M. helped me with purchasing a 2013 Toyota Sienna; but the outstanding experience began days before any paper work was signed! Alan was very e Alan M. helped me with purchasing a 2013 Toyota Sienna; but the outstanding experience began days before any paper work was signed! Alan was very easy to work with, and the highlight of my experience with him is how understanding he was and how he listened to what I wanted. I let him know up front what our budget was, and what we needed our monthly payments to be. We were looking for a van; Alan let us know about a van he thought would be great for us...and when it turned out that it was too outside our monthly budget, he let us know this right away but continued looking for another van that fit our budget. He did not pressure us or try and “talk” us into any pricier vans or upgraded amenities. He was forward with me (showed me an estimate of total costs, trade in value of my old van and showed us what our monthly payments would be if we were approved. The final price and monthly cost turned out to be almost the exact amount he had shown us (actually less than what he had shown us). I would absolutely recommend anyone looking for a Toyota to work with Alan. I honestly can’t write enough good things about my experience at Toyota and Alan! Please reach out to this posting if you want to talk to me directly about my experience!! TLDR: - Alan respected my budget and did not pressure me AT ALL into any upgrades or additional charges. - Continued looking for other vans that was within our budget. - Upfront and honest. - Gave me estimated costs (total cost, monthly payment, trade in value) that was almost exactly what I was approved for...$10 difference. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
June 06, 2019
A great way to begin the summer With lots of comings and goings this season, I knew we were headed toward buying a Certified Rav 4 from Cedar Rapids Toyota. We bought our first one f With lots of comings and goings this season, I knew we were headed toward buying a Certified Rav 4 from Cedar Rapids Toyota. We bought our first one from Cedar Rapids Toyota in 2002 ( 1999 Rav 4), the second in 2012 (2010 Rav 4), and last week (05/30/19) our latest, another Certified Toyota Rav 4 (2017). We've only been in Iowa for 17 years and the only cars we've bought have been from Cedar Rapids Toyota. The dealership has grown by leaps and bounds since we began with them, but we can still count on the same dependability and consistently good service. Alan Makabi guided us through the hoops of purchasing our car from answering my e-mail to him about 10 days ago about the possibility of a purchase very soon to finally picking up the Rav 4 today. He and others at the dealership have gone out of their way to make you feel like you're an appreciated customer. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi, Steve Lemke, Greg McCoy
June 01, 2019
Great Terry took very good care of us showing several different models to make sure we made the right purchase. Wendy was very pleasant to work with and ver Terry took very good care of us showing several different models to make sure we made the right purchase. Wendy was very pleasant to work with and very good at what she does. More
Other Employees Tagged: Terry Helgeson, Kim
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