I went into Wantagh Mazda looking to purchase a new/used vehicle. My current car was 15 years old and having issues that made it immediately unreliable. David Peter Chiari at Wantagh Mazda spent the time to see what I was interested in and showed me the available cars. I loved the 2026 Mazda cx-50 hybrid. While looking on the lot David showed me a 2025 one. I loved it. The brand new 2025 was well within my budget even with the premium trim. Then I spoke to Philip Puleo the sales manager regarding pricing. Phil gave me the lowest out the door price within the first 5 minutes of talking to him. There was 0 back and forth, 0 games, 0 frustration. I did visit other dealerships in the area and what a mistake that was. I wasn't aware how lucky I was with how I was treated at Mazda. I ended up going back to Mazda, thanked both David and Peter endlessly and walked out with my beautiful new car. If I could rate them 10 stars I would. The process was easy, honest and I couldn't be happier. read more

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Looking for a car, Nervous haven't bought a car in 10 years.... walked into the dealership with an unwelcome greeting. Told him what i was looking for then, essentially after looking at me told me anything you saw online double it.... Great way to sell a car; not even friendly. Walking out talking after me... terrible experience. Truly upsetting as a female, trying to do this on my own. read more

I had a great experience leasing a car thru Victor Liantonio. Very personable and helpful. He had me in and out very quickly. Provided me with many financing options. In addition, the manager Phil and the finance guy were great. read more

The Mazda men are so caring and helpful! They helped me with my missing remote as soon as I walked in! They even gave me a bunny.

My husband and I have leased cars through Wantagh Mazda for several years. Each time the lease is up, we returned to Wantagh Mazda, and Victor Liantonio was our sales consultant. Victor is terrific. He is very helpful and his insight helped us decide which car was right for us. We have been very happy with our Mazda selections, and would recommend Victor and Wantagh Mazda. read more

They were very friendly and when we needed help with the new vehicle they were very responsive!

Sent two emails a few months ago inquiring about pricing on a new Mazda 3 to Joe B., internet sales, to two different email addresses listed on the website. Never a response. Only reason it's two stars and not one is because of Vin the boss's professionalism when I had an issue with David the service manager, who's still there. Bought a BMW, I'm happy, won't be using Wantagh Mazda anymore. read more

Thanks to Joe B, Phil, Vin & Kenny for being awesome and making getting my Mom into her new 25 CX5 a joy!! Shes a beauty!! Such an easy process it makes going to a dealership a PLEASURE instead of a chore!! Shes super happy to be a repeat customer of Wantagh Mazda and a big fan of the brand itself!! Gorgeous car that she will very much enjoy!! We cant thank you enough!!! read more

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Best experience in ever had in a dealership. David was great Thanks. Would recommend to anyone.

My family has owned so many Mazda's I lost count. I've always purchased or leased from Mazda. I've always been satisfied. Vin and the sales team stand behind they're promises so much so that I drove from SC to NY to pickup my new Cx-50. Thank you guys. read more

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It is rare I leave reviews. I wish I had a better experience, like the many reviews I have read. I walked in and was greeted right away, can't even remember his name and not that I want to remember. I was asked what car I was looking for, gentleman walked to the board looked and said he didn't have any. I asked if he had any in transit as stated on their website. It seemed as if he didn't care to help. When he walked back the first thing he mentioned was the interest at 0% for 36 months, "that many people can't do anyways."Did you sit down with me? Do you know what I do? Or do you have your own biases seeing two hispanic females? I replied I know, and 2.9% for 60 months, and 3.9% for 72 months, I don't think he expected me to know that. Drove from Suffolk after reading the great reviews, to only be let down. read more

I purchased my first Mazda, verified pre owned. Joe b. The sales rep that helped me was fantastic and professional. Everything regarding the purchase was handled and honestly it couldn't have gone smoother! My car is clean, the experience was fast and professional. I couldn't be more pleased! Thanks Joe and Wantagh Mazda! read more

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This is the place to lease/buy a Mazda. Today I put down money to lease a premium 2024-30 2.5. The manager Joe Stella and salesman David Peter Chiari are great....courteous, professional, direct, honest and just a pleasure to deal with... plus I got a great deal!! Marcie read more

I leased a CX-50 last month that I absolutely love. This dealership is great! Honest & not the usual back & forth game that other dealerships are known for playing. Joe B was very helpful & the whole experience was an A+. R read more

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Vic at Wantagh is my guy! Always takes care of the family and I. He goes above and beyond on explaining everything from financing through vehicle options. Thank you for everything Vic! read more

My experience with Wantagh Mazda was amazing! Fast, friendly and very knowledgeable. They made it fun. read more

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Wish I was able to leave negative stars. Wantagh service is horrible. Brought my car for service and paid for items that were never performed. David the service manager made me feel like a liar, until he reviewed the video and confirmed my complaint. Unfortunately you can not watch your car being serviced. Find a dealer with better transparency. Hopefully the video does not get deleted and the owner and sees the poor quality customer service. read more

Wantagh Mazda is one of the best dealers. Everyone is so welcoming, professional, and patient. My wife and I had an amazing experience, given that this was our first time purchasing a car. Victor Liantonio allowed that experience to be one of the best. He was very patient with us, he knew exactly what we wanted and never put pressure on us. In addition, their service department is super efficient and have been pleasant to deal with. They are all about work and making sure it goes does right. Shoutout to Ray. Wantagh Mazda cares about their customers. read more

went in for an oil change for $79.99 very nice customer service but they removed a nail from my tire(wasn't picked up by sensor) and without asking,they removed it and plugged hole.I feel they should have asked because I could have went down the block to flat fix for $5 but instead I was charge$35! super annoyed fast forward to the next day, the asst manager called and profusely apologized and refunded my tire fix charge.Now thats customer service! read more

One word CHARLIE!!! We had a wonderful experience at Wantagh Mazda. We came here after having a poor experience at Nissan of Westbury and we were welcomed with open arms. The whole crew at Wantagh Mazda is honest and straightforward, something often lagging in the car sales world. We ended up leasing a 2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring with a select package. We're so very happy with the decision! We would highly recommend their dealership and ask for Charlie! read more

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Just when I thought kindness and honesty didn't exist in the world of auto sales, I stumbled upon Wantagh Mazda. From the moment my husband and I walked through the doors of Wantagh Mazda we knew we were in the right place. Even with the craziness of Black Friday, were met with warm smiles and immediately handed the keys to test drive the vehicle we were interested in. They didn't press us over finances first to see if they were wasting their time, they just treated us like friends and family who were looking for a new car. When we returned from our test drive we sat down with Victor, Phil, and Kenny. They were funny, kind, friendly, and most importantly, they were transparent and honest. They wrote down all of the fees and were extremely open with us from the very start. There were no surprises, just black and white numbers. I can't say enough how refreshing that was. After reviewing the practical information, we knew we could likely get a little bit more for my trade by selling privately and perhaps save a little bit more on the payments if we went to a 'larger dealer', but that for us was not even an option. We were so happy with every aspect of our experience at Wantagh Mazda that we couldn't even conceive of going anywhere else. So there we were, only a few hours later, being handed the keys to my beautiful new CX-5 Grand Touring, and not a doubt in our minds that we had chosen the best place for this entire experience. We are already planning to go back for my husbands next vehicle and my mother-in-law is planning to go there as well as she is SO impressed by our story. Treating people with kindness and providing excellent customer service goes a very long way; and there is no shortage of this at Wantagh Mazda. Don't hesitate, go get you new car from them today!! read more

My usual excellent. Visit to Wantagh Mazda service department. I needed basic service plus an inspection and Craig took care of everything in his usual efficient way. They are the best from top to bottom, including the salesmen, who are always pleasant and ready to answer any questions you might have. 5 Stars******. read more

We just picked-up our new CX-30 from Wantagh Mazda - what an unbelievably great experience! We've been driving Mazdas for years now, but when our current lease was almost up we chose no to go back to our previous dealership because we had more than a few unpleasant experiences there. We decided to give Wantagh a try and it was definitely the right decision. Joe Bonavita handled everything for us, from our first conversation to vehicle pick-up (including financing!). Joe made everything easy, answered every question, answered phone calls and emails promptly, and was just so pleasant to work with. The whole process was actually enjoyable. I cannot recommend Wantagh Mazda more. Be sure to ask for Joe B. when you go! read more

My husband Ryan and I picked up our CX-5 TODAY! We are SO happy with our new lease we were referred to go to Wantagh Mazda by one of very close friends. We dealt with Joe and Kenny mostly. We also met Vinny! Everyone was absolutely amazing. Joe took his time and showed us every vehicle we were interested in, he was kind and generous and easy going. It was nice to meet a salesman who didn't pressure you into any fast decision making. Kenny was great too! He made us laugh and took lots of the pressure off the part everyone hates most; credit checks etc. Vinny, the owner, made sure he came over to us to say hello and introduce himself. Very nice guy as well! All in all, we left feeling like we knew these guys for years! Everyone was so welcoming and kind. We will be recommending Wantagh Mazda to everyone we know who is looking into getting a new car! read more

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Great experience buying a new Mazda CX-30 at Wantagh Mazda! Working with Josh Pena was hassle free - easy & quick. No up selling or pressure - we got what we wanted & nothing we didn't, and at a very fair price. Very relaxed vibe and the rest of the staff were great too. Easily our best car buying experience ever! I would not hesitate to buy another car here - thanks Josh! read more

Well I wish I could give this place another 5 star review but unfortunately I can't after my last experience on 2/24/18, I went in looking to trade my car in early like last time and I was there a few minutes before opening and there was a sales meeting going on where all the salesman and manager were havin breakfast, as I walked in they greeted me but continued their meeting and enjoyed their breakfast, I had to sit and wait for a good 10 to 15 minutes before anybody paid me any attention, after hearing all their "sales" tactics to make it a "banner" day I walked out feeling extremely disappointed! The monthly payment was considerably more than I pay now for a new a Mazda 6 and they were not willing to budge to accommodate me like last time, I immediately went to Garden City Mazda and was delivered a 2017.5 Mazda 6 touring the very same day @ a price I was comfortable with! Truly a shame that Wantagh Mazda couldn't come through this time but maybe next time around they will work on their bedside manners and make a deal with me that would make me a returning customer. Last time they made me feel like family, now I feel like an in law or the Uncle! LOL Came back on 11/7/18 to strike a deal after the Internet manager Joe B. reached out to me on here and told me to come back, had the most unpleasant experience with the manager Phil who was extremely rude and cocky and ignorant, once again they did not earn my business and I reached a better deal elsewhere!, Well I returned on 8/6/20 to give these guys another chance to earn my business plus it's a lot closer to my home than the competition and had a much better experience this time around, Joe the manager pretty much worked the entire deal and he was fantastic and a pleasure to deal with! No pressure and I felt very comfortable with him, I also dealt with Kenny in finance who really worked hard to get me approved And I was very satisfied with the monthly lease payment I was offered, They all worked hard to find me a car that I wanted and Victor in sales followed through with all the paperwork and delivering me my 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback in perfect condition,And fully gassed up! Couldn't be happier and love my new Mazda! read more

Wantagh Mazda - Love my new 2020 Mazda 3! Special thanks to Joe the manager, Kenny in finance & Vick my salesman! - Car Dealers Near Me - Wantagh, New York

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 Yelp 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! read more

I am extremely pleased with the service I received from Joe Bonavita! He went above an beyond to help me the the car I wanted and worked hard to get me the right monthly payments that fit my budget. My whole experience here was a good one. I will definitely be back to this dealership. Thanks to the whole team at Wantagh! Dominic read more

This was the best experience I have ever had buying a car. They are straightforward and completely go against every thing people hate about buying a car. Joe my salesman was THE BEST! Literally can't say enough about how awesome this place was. If you are in the market for a car stop here first. read more

I just got another Mazda and the experience at this dealership was awesome. Joe Bonavita made the entire process a breeze. No hassle, no pressure...he was knowledgeable, patient, friendly and professional. I couldn't be happier and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or lease a Mazda; he is the best. read more

Have had 2 excellent experiences here with leasing new cars, and I can confidently recommend Wantagh Mazda as an easy, accommodating, bullshit-free car dealership to go to on LI. First, I need to highly, highly recommend David Chiari in sales--he's a super friendly, easygoing guy who will not pressure you, bait and switch you, or try to persuade you into anything you don't want. I say this after working with him to get 2 new cars, both a 2016 Mazda3 and a 2020 CX5. David was great to work with both times, never trying to use any high-pressure crap or "it won't be here for long" nonsense you get from every other dealership around the LI car strips. He was accommodating and made sure I was happy with what I was getting before even getting into numbers. I will openly admit I am not the easiest customer to work with, because I am extremely specific about the build/features/colors I want. David was very good-natured about giving me the little things I wanted, like installing fog lights after the fact and getting the exact color/package brought into the lot for me. He's also great about test drives--took a copy of my license, and told me to "take my time" to make sure I was happy with it--none of the "I'll need to go with you" or "fill out this paperwork" stupidity I've had at Honda, Subaru, and Toyota dealers in the area. To top it off, when I had concerns about fitting my bike in the hatch, he said "well, you could always drive it home and check it out yourself if you want," but as a fellow cyclist said it would almost certainly fit within the back. As far as price negotiations go, I think Wantagh Mazda is extremely fair. Obviously you have more leverage when buying, but David was willing to accommodate a few knocks down on his initial lease offer, and ultimately all that matters is I'm happy with the number I got (the guy has to make some profit, and really it's all about moving the car for him, anyhow). You'll always get a better deal on last year's model or the current one near year end. He was happy to add on all the promo offers I qualified for and found on the Mazda corporate site. David was also great about returning my emails and phone calls, and made buying a new car in the midst of a pandemic seamless. He was fine with doing all the paperwork and handoff outside, and never once needed me to sit inside the dealership endlessly. Additionally, I only had a brief exchange with the Manager, but he was extremely friendly, and urged me to contact him personally if I had any issues or concerns with the new car whatsoever. For Service, I can only speak to my one time (so far) going there to fix a windshield and mirrors that had some bubbles/distortions in them from the factory--I wouldn't say anything blew me away, but they have decent hours and managed to fix all my issues in a reasonable amount of time. They're respectful and they got the service done. On a car level, I'm a huge Mazda fan, and a main reason I've been converted is because of this dealership. If you're looking for a Mazda and you're anywhere in the area, I would wholeheartedly recommend Wantagh Mazda, and especially working with David Chiari. 5+ stars read more

This is was the first dealership that my mom and I went into that we weren't greeted as soon as we walked in. The showroom honestly didn't look as nice as some other dealerships that we had been at prior. We looked around at 2 cars and walked all the way through the showroom to the bathrooms(near the service station) and no one even noticed us. When we walked back we passed someone's desk and he said that someone else was the only one there and we could look around or just wait. That guy just sat there eating. We thought to ourselves "What about you? What are you doing?" Seemed strange. We took another look at the M3 and my mom decided that it was too big. So, we just walked out someone realizing. Wantagh Mazda really need more salesmen on the floor. read more

This is my second review here for Wantagh Mazda. I just got my 3rd AWD 2018 CX-5 Touring two weeks ago - this is our 6th car, including other cars that we had - so in a way, I just wanna mention that we have had experiences with other dealerships as well. First time we went to Wantagh Mazda was in Year 2012 .. and we just kept going back .. They became part of our family now. =) Kenny Davis was the one who helped us out from the start dated back in 2012. Everyone was so nice and they were there to help. They don't pressure you like other dealerships. They all try to help you out .. help you figure out the numbers that works best for you and your budget. We were impressed the first time we went there and got our first cx-5 .. so we went again to get the second one and now the third one. =) We just wanna say 'Thank You' to our friend, Kenny, and the whole Wantagh Mazda Family. You guys are amazing. =) =) And we love you, Kenny! ... Bests, Uthairungsri Family =) read more

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. read more

I got my Mazda CX-3 almost 3 years ago from David C, he did an amazing job helping me find the right car and the right price! I returned a few days ago to look at other models since my lease is up very soon and to my surprise he remembered exactly who I was when I walked in the door. I was extremely happy he took the time to sit down with me and answer all my questions that other dealers would not answer. I cannot wait to return again in the following weeks/month!! read more

Loved my CX5 just hated this dealer. my previous car was a Hyundai and the service department there was a thousand times better than Wantagh Mazda. With every service you get a comfortable waiting area, coffee and bagels, here nothing. Hyundai washes you car after each service here never and believe me I asked. Each time I had service I dropped the car off the night before. Final straw was my daytime running light. They fixed it on recall but the fix didn't last leaving me with a $1500 repair bill. They didn't even offer any assistance. My advice if you want a Mazda find a better dealer one that cares about its customers. I couldn't see dumping $1500 for a light repair so I traded the car in for a new vehicle. Will I miss my CX5 yes will I miss Wantagh Mazda absolutely not. Good riddance. Way to keep a customer read more

Visited Mazda recently to purchase a new vehicle. This supposedly "family-owned" dealership certainly doesn't treat you like family. Due to the car shortage, the absolute best deal that they offered was $1,000 over MSRP. I refused to pay anything over MSRP, and you should too!. I'm happy to see that other automakers (Ford,GM) are not tolerating this price gouging. Hopefully Mazda corporation will not either. Please don't waste your time going to this dealership. read more

My mother-in-law was driving a 15 year old car with 175K miles on it and decided to get something newer before anything expensive happened to it. My wife and I offered to take her around to some dealerships to look at different cars, and we settled on the Mazda CX-3. She loved how it drove and we were glad she'd have some of the newer safety features (blind spot monitoring, heated mirrors, etc). After that, it was a matter of looking around on the internet for a nearby dealer that had a low-mileage CPO on the lot. Wantagh Mazda had one that looked promising, and I contacted the dealership to see if we could work something out. Josh responded immediately and scheduled a test drive - my mother-in-law loved the car, and Josh and I quickly worked out the details over email. I am so grateful that he was even able to take her car as a trade in and agree to a price that she could work with as she's on a fixed income. It couldn't have been easier. Pickup could not have gone more smoothly either. We were in and out in about an hour or less. Old car gone, new car home. I just wanted to write and say thank you, Wantagh Mazda (and thank you, Josh!) for a fantastic car-buying experience! read more

Just leased our 6th car from Wantagh Mazda. Dealt with David every time. I have dealt with many dealerships over the years (I am in the auto business), and I have never experienced lower pressure sales tactics. David will hand you the keys and let you test drive on your own. He will give you his best deal, and then let you take as long as you like to think about it. No games, no stress. Everything was quick and easy. It's no wonder they have so many loyal repeat customers. read more

They are very apologetic but despite their apologies my car is unusable. I was scheduled for service on my 2016 cx5 today and now my appointment has been cancelled with no reschedule available for weeks. My electronic parking brake has malfunctioned and this means that the car sits in my driveway and has been for 10 days at this point. Mazda of Wantagh did nothing to offer to help us other than tell us to go call other service centers. At least find us another appointment somewhere else as a courtesy. We've purchased three cars from this dealership. We won't be purchasing any others. read more