Wantagh Mazda

Even after seeing the great reviews of Wantagh Mazda on this site and others, I was skeptical. I walked in hoping to negotiate a lease on a CX-​5, expecting the stereotypical car buying experience. You know, the «hard sell» with the salesman pulling the ol’ «I have to ask my manager» trick four times before finally giving you a reasonable price. This was far from that.
Jonathan greeted us and was patient, helpful and friendly throughout the process. He answered all of our questions and explained our options clearly. After I told him what we were looking for, he quoted us a very fair price — the first time. After we agreed to the deal, we met the gregarious finance guy Kenny. I warned my wife, «This is where they try to trick you into buying all the extras.» But outside of a modest push for a tire package, which Jonathan had already warned us was coming, there was none of that. My wife and I were stunned by how simple it all was. No nonsense, no pushy sales tactics. Exactly what a car buying experience should be!
Thanks to Jonathan, Kenny and to the management at Wantagh Mazda for a surprisingly pleasant and enjoyable experience.

Beware of signing on an extended warranty without being aware of the $ 100.00 deductible that you will have to pay at ANY garage/​service station including any Mazda service center other than the «seller». Which means that you will not be responsible for the deductible ONLY at Wantagh Mazda.
I purchased a CX5 from Wantagh Mazda and was very happy with the transaction as long as I dealt with the sale’s person. That changed when I had to deal with the financing manager who slipped the deductible into the extended warranty contract without ever mentioning it verbally or in writing. When asked about it he out right lied saying that the deductible is not charged at any Mazda service center throughout the USA. I called Zurich the underwriter of the policy where the representative reiterated that the deductible will be charged at any garage/​service station including ALL Mazda stations with one exception: the «seller» which in this case was Wantagh Mazda.
What would have been a 5 star transaction turned into an extremely disappointing experience to say the least!

If you’re looking for an honest, professional, and an easy to talk to car dealership, this is the place to go to! Trust me… I drove here all the way from Brooklyn!
Reading the initial reviews, I decided to give this Mazda dealership a try on a nice weekend family trip. From the very beginning hellos by Jonathan, my mind was put at ease. You could tell this place was very inviting especially if you have a family. Jonathan not only spoke to me but also involved my wife and my one year old daughter :) He was very efficient in noting what your needs are (i.e.color, trim level) and assured us that he will do his best to get us exactly what we needed and wanted. That alone was comforting since many dealers will push for cars that you might not be interested in.
After a nice test drive, and talking to Jonathan and the manager Joe, a deal was reached in minutes. Minutes! Unheard of at a new car buying experience. Shout out to Kenny for making the finance part a breeze! Without the pressure and gimmicks, I am now a proud owner of my first Mazda CX-​5. Thank you Jonathan for making our experience at wantagh Mazda a great one!

Went to Wantagh Mazda on the advice of a friend. Before going I did check the Unilocal reviews.
My recent purchase of a 2016.5 Mazda CX-​5 Grand Touring (For my daughter) confirmed all the rave reviews. From walking in on a Saturday… not being led to a salesperson, instead being led to Dunkin Donuts and a pot of coffee to enjoy. I then spoke with Jonathan, one of the nicest car sales person you’ll ever want to meet. It’s soooooo strange. There is ZERO high pressure. They truly want you to have a good car buying experience. We did accomplish a great deal, and then I dreaded heading over to the ‘finance guy’…Ken. Well, once again, Ken was just the most professional and kind person I’ve ever met at a dealership. Sure, all the options are there for you, but there was no over sell going on here. I also found out that because it’s still a family business, they are actually closed on Sundays. Who does that anymore. So… we picked up the car Tues 4÷26÷16 and Jonathan went over EVERYTHING.
We even paired the Bluetooth to my daughter’s phone. Guys… you have a very happy customer… and we thank you for your professionalism, and your hospitality !!

Fabulous car buying experience. I did most of the negotiating over the phone with Phil and when I went to the dealership, everything was exactly as promised. Phil was honest, responsive and fair. They were also very accommodating in terms of when we picked up the car (date and time changed several times). Phil wasn’t there at pick up, but Kevin and Jonathan were fantastic! Overall, a great dealership that I highly recommend!

Best. Car-​buying-​experience. Ever.
Filled out a form on Mazda’s website to be contacted about purchasing a car, with the expectation that I would never get a response. About 10 min later, to my surprise, I get a response from JoeB. Automated or not, it was nice to get a response. After a couple emails back and forth and a phone call to be sure he knew exactly what I wanted (which was a black Mazda3 i-​sport in a manual transmission), Joe emailed back with the exact numbers (down payment and monthly) — which was as advertised online (both on Mazda’s website, and their’s). I was very surprised we got this far over email. After the first exchange, I was fully expecting a «why don’t you come on down and we can chat». I further explained that I’m a current mazda owner, which provided a discount, and Joe immediately offered a lower quote. A little while later, Joe calls back saying that there will be an additional Auto-​show discount starting in a couple days, which I’ll be able to take advantage of. This lowered my cost even more!
I head down the next evening to sign the papers. All the numbers were as discussed. No pressure. No sales pitch. No «extended warranty» pitch (I HATE that one). Now all that had to be done was for them to do a dealer trade to get me the vehicle I wanted. Joe calls the next day, informing me they’ve found a car/​dealer and it will be there in a couple days.
I work in NYC, so took the LIRR out to pick up the car after work (they’re about 2 blocks away from the Wantagh station). Convenient. Picking up was just as easy. Signed a few papers. All the $$ were still the same. No hidden charges, fees, etc. They packaged everything nicely and even gave me a fancy mazda key chain. I was in and out in about 30 min. Dave was the one to help me, and did a quick run-​through of the car for me, since Joe wasn’t there.
From start to finish this was an awesome experience. Don’t let the smallish and «outdated» showroom fool you. They’re not about being flashy or putting on a good show. They’re there to give you the best car-​buying experience you can find. This is now the 4^th time I’ve been through it, and this is by far the best and easiest. If you’re in a market for a car, come here.
JoeB (and Dave!), many thanks! My only regret is that you weren’t around when I picked up!

Kenny and Victor are great. This is my second Mazda, and the whole process was quick, professional, and fun. Loving my new Mazda 3 Sport!

What a great buying experience… My wife and I had a wonderful few hours working with Joe B… His low pressure manner was refreshing… he knew everything about the car (Mazda 3)…let us take one for a spin… FYI-​FUN CAR TO DRIVE ZOOM ZOOM… Kenny the finance guy worked hard and got as the best rate possible… we picked up our new car today and Joe took his time going through every feature in the car… After we left the dealership with the car my wife and I drove around and found the car handled great with good pickup… bottom line is if you need a car GO to Wantagh Mazda.

Wantagh Mazda made the car buying experience very pleasant. From the NO hassle sales approach to every single member of the staff being friendly and helpful. Go to Wantagh Mazda, you WILL be happy you did.

I currently switch my car from 2005 Honda Civic to 2016 Mazda CX-​3. Since I had the switch, I was used to having the typical Honda service treatment. Honda typically have shuttle service and this place doesn’t and they advised me to take the train (I was like okay). I still went ahead and made an appointment for my remote start with an app feature and auto dimming rear view mirror. When I arrived, they had asked me if the parts has been order. I was like I hope so because I made an appointment! I don’t understand why should they asked that when you made an appointment??? They also advised me to call the customer service to activate the remote start app feature when you can actually just go online and activate it (waste of time calling). This place is not as innovative as other service center I’ve been to. This place didn’t also had service reminder like e-​mail, text, or call. The people are pretty friendly but I wish they would have better service from what I just mentioned.

I have been looking for a car since August and after visiting dealership after dealership and being lied to and screwed over, I stopped at Wantagh Mazda. These were the nicest, no bs bunch of salesman I’ve ever come across. Victor was my salesman and made me feel like family. He was quick and efficient and treats you like a person! Their deals are fair and realistic. Kenny, who is the finance manager had me in and out in under 10 minutes and was a great guy to deal with overall. I highly recommend them and the Mazda CX-​5 is a great little SUV! These guys don’t lie or jerk you around AT ALL! Two thumbs up for the gang at Wantagh Mazda! Thank you!

Straight up, I hate buying cars! I hate having to put all this time and research into such a major purchase because I’m the type that spends hours upon hours of looking up as much information as possible when I could be doing much better things with my time. Time is valuable — Wantagh Mazda and Joe Bonavita know this that’s why I walked in a little after 9am and was driving home around 10:30am with all the papers signed — a great deal in hand.
I wouldn’t even be here if It wasn’t for my 2013 Ford CMax taking a right hook to the chin and getting all its teeth knocked out. The unfortunate event allowed me to focus my attention to my original crush, the CX-​5. Back in 2012 when I bought a car she was the hot new girl with many people vying for her with very little availability. Now, although still highly popular a little more accessible, while looking hotter than ever. Zoom Zoom indeed!
Mazda is the third most reliable car brand (behind Toyota and their upscale Lexus brand) according to Consumer Reports. Mazda is practically an affordable boutique brand (if a thing can exist), with TOTAL U.S. sales of around 305,801 in 2014. (For comparison Ford sold 306,212 Escapes in the U.S. that year — only one of their models). I like their small volume — I believe that’s what helps them focus on quality and reliability. I also like that the CX5 is so highly, universally praised, yet not commonly found (like the ubiquitous Honda CRV).
There was no hard sell, ho hidden tricks or costs — In fact Joe Bonavita came up with ways to actually make me pay LESS than I was expecting. If I wanted a particular color with the same build and they didn’t have it in stock there was no «in stock» requirement to get the same price.
Don’t just take my word for it about this dealership. There are other reviewing sites specifically geared towards car dealerships out there, but I am reviewing here because I am a Unilocal guy. Still, I invite you to do your research where you will find hundreds of stellar reviews, then go to Wantagh Mazda and see Joe Bonavita to find out for yourself — the HYPE IS REAL, my friends!

This is my 3^rd car leased at Wantagh Mazda, and most importantly with Victor. He has been beyond a pleasure to work with through the last 6 years, always informative, helpful, caring and diligent. He makes choosing the right car a stress free experience, I always leave happy with my choice. Always calling to check in after a purchase and throughout the course of my lease to make sure everything is good with me and the car. The whole staff is always helpful, and make every visit a great one. I plan on continuing my relationship with Wantagh Mazda for as many more years as I need a car.

Overall: 4 stars (limited)
Sales: 4 stars
Service (as in mechanics): 4 stars
Parts: 3.5 stars
Sales
Bought a Mazda here in ’09. So my experience is dated. Sales was a pleasant experience. Friendly, and not difficult.
Service
If it wasn’t for dealership prices i would be using the service dept here more. I came here all the time while under warranty and even still for routine maintenance that my regular mechanic says is better done by the dealer.
Parts
Had to order a part a while back that wasn’t carried by regular parts stores. It took a while, but I got it.

My family just bought our 7^th car from Victor Liantonio at Wantagh Mazda. He is a pleasure to work with, and makes you feel comfortable; he never tries to force any options on the buyer that they do not need, which is too often the case at many dealerships. The dealership gave an excellent trade in on our old car and they value customer loyalty, which translates to even more savings. It is easy to recommend Wantagh Mazda and especially Victor. When its time for a trade in, I would work with Victor and the dealership again.

When it comes to car dealerships I have to rate Wantagh Mazda 5 stars in all regards. I have owned several new cars over my lifetime and I am not one for the haggling car salesman game. «…tell me approximately what you want to spend a month and we’ll go from there…». As many of you know, the experience that should be exciting and pleasurable, is often downright stressful and disrespectful. Six years ago and I had enough wasting my time going from one dealership to the next to get different prices on the same car. Being a well informed buyer I decided to shop by phone. My first phone call was Wantagh Mazda and spoke to a gentleman named Victor. I explain to Victor that I was aware of the MSRP and all of the incentives including the 0% financing that was currently available. I calculated my monthly payment and asked Victor if he can do that in a manual and I was not choosy about the color. He said he would look and call me right back; within five minutes he called me and said not only can he beat
but he rounded the total sale down to the nearest hundred which turned out to be $ 25 a month less than I expected to pay. I gave him my information, went to the dealership that evening was treated like family by Joe, Kenny, Vinny, and especially Victor. From that day on we developed a relationship rather than a transaction by transaction type of situation.
Six years later I just purchased my fourth Mazda from Wantagh Mazda. I am truly impressed by the value you get from the engineering and driving experience from every Mazda vehicle. I am a car enthusiast and an engineering manager by profession. I can honestly say that the pairing of Wantagh Mazda and the Mazda lineup is truly a win-​win scenario.
I am extremely happy with my experience in the show room and on the road that I promised Victor, Vincent, and team that at least one of of the vehicles in my driveway will always be a new Mazda from Wantagh Mazda as long as I am able.
If you enjoy driving, like the latest gadgets, and are sick of the new car hustle, then I suggest going for a test drive from one of the cars on the lot at Wantagh Mazda.
Regards,
Charles N. Cannisi

Buying at Wantagh Mazda was a thoroughly stress free experience. Phil T gave us a complete overview of the different models and available equipment levels. There was no pressure or running back and forth with managers. We got a fair price for our trade in. We got the vehicle on the road the same day and without the usual high pressure sales pitch to buy a bunch of add on we didn’t want or need.
Phil T, Joe and the entire crew did an excellent job.
Would buy there again and recommend them without reservation.

I came in looking at lease options for the Mazda 3. Having been through an extremely unpleasant experience at another dealership, I was nervous that I would be hassled and talked down to during this experience too. It could not have been further from that experience. The minute my friend and I walked in, Joe Bonavita was there to greet us with a smile and ask what we’re looking for. He showed us around, told us about the features, and set us on our way into a test drive. The car was so nice– drove well. We came back from the drive to sit down and ask Joe about pricing. He was SO understanding and explained a lot about leasing that other dealerships didn’t bother mentioning. I ended up deciding to go the used car route because I’m just trying to save money, but believe me, when I’m ready, I’ll be coming here. Made me feel like I was a friend and that’s how you do it. Especially as a female, it’s usually really tough to go into a dealership and not be intimidated… but Joe B was an absolute pleasure so I had to leave a review so that everyone knows who to see at Mazda!

This was, by far, the most pleasant car buying experience ever. There was no pressure, gimmicks and run-​around like in all other dealerships I have dealt with. My salesperson, Jonathan, and the manager were extremely pleasant. I felt comfortable throughout the entire process. The pricing was straightforward and extremely reasonable. The staff was extremely knowledgable and helpful. I would highly recommend this dealership to anyone and everyone.

These guys are the best. You feel like you are at a party with your relatives.
They make great cars affordable. Victor is the best low pressure car seller you will
ever find, Phil, Kenny and Joe complete the package. Thrilled with my new Mazda 6.
I also have a CX5, and I previously owned the CX3 and the CX9 — all great cars.
Skyactiv provides great gas mileage. I could not be any happier with my purchase