Born in Peoria IL and relocated to Cedar Rapids in 97’ with my wife Myrna, we started our family. Jasmine is now 24 and Jacob is 16 so you can imagine never a dull moment at our house. For pets, I have 2 aquatic turtles that beg for food whenever I am near the 55 gal tank that is stocked with several oversized Goldfish that now resemble Koi. My other pastime pleasure is cooking and thanks to my very thoughtful wife Myrna who bought me a smoker, I have acquired a love for smoked meats adding a layer to my waist line if you know what I mean. I have always been focused on taking care of customers and the last 19+ years I have spent in the car industry working on this 1 customer at a time. I take pride in having the privilege of running our internet team and being able to change the perception of how easy and hassle free a car buying experience can really be. A big THANK YOU to all my past customers and look forward to assisting all the future ones.
Read moreDealership Experience
17 yrs, 10 mos
Industry Experience
20 yrs, 4 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Leasing Consultant
Toyota Certified
BDC Work shop
College Grad and Active Military info
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May 15, 2023
Alan was recommended by a family friend and coming in this was my first ever professional car shopping experience. He was never pushy and was very up front! Found the car of my dreams and couldn’t be hap this was my first ever professional car shopping experience. He was never pushy and was very up front! Found the car of my dreams and couldn’t be happier! Highly recommend him for all your new ride needs! :-) More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
April 21, 2023
Everyone was very helpful and made sure we taken care of. Alan helped us out and he was great! Alan helped us out and he was great! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
April 13, 2023
I’ve purchased several autos from CR Toyota, always great service no matter which family member is receiving the vehicle. service no matter which family member is receiving the vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
April 11, 2023
I am so pleased with Cedar Rapids Toyota! Every aspect of the car leasing experience was excellent. The Toyota team helped inform me of my options and were very supportive throughout. Alan Every aspect of the car leasing experience was excellent. The Toyota team helped inform me of my options and were very supportive throughout. Alan came highly recommended to me and I felt comfortable and well prepared to make the best decisions with his expertise. He kept me informed throughout the process. I feel confident in the decisions I have made. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
April 10, 2023
Alan Makabi was very responsive and helpful throughout the buying process. I drove 250 miles to the dealership in searching of a specific vehicle and Alan made the process a breeze. the buying process. I drove 250 miles to the dealership in searching of a specific vehicle and Alan made the process a breeze. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
April 02, 2023
Very friendly and kind! The best car buying experience I have ever had. Alan M. helped me find a car that was best fit for me. The best car buying experience I have ever had. Alan M. helped me find a car that was best fit for me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
March 09, 2023
Easiest car purchase by far. We’ve bought quite a few cars and have always had the salesman haggle with us. Alan made this extremely smooth and was very helpful. Going above what We’ve bought quite a few cars and have always had the salesman haggle with us. Alan made this extremely smooth and was very helpful. Going above what you’d expect to receive. We’ll definitely be going back again. Even completing the financing was a breeze, no going back and forth from our bank to the dealership, they worked with our bank and no need to rerun our credit. If you need a new or used car, I would recommend swinging by Toyota of Cedar Rapids and asking for Alan. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck
February 20, 2023
I could not have been happier. Alan Makabi, Wendy Nelson and Steve Stafford were very friendly and professional. These are good people and a credit to CRT. Gary L. Smith 02/18 Alan Makabi, Wendy Nelson and Steve Stafford were very friendly and professional. These are good people and a credit to CRT. Gary L. Smith 02/18/23 More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson , Steve Stafford
February 19, 2023
Alan was very helpful in helping me buy my first car. Answered all my questions and helped me find exactly what I was looking for. Couldn’t be more impressed with Alan and the CR Toyota dealership as wel Answered all my questions and helped me find exactly what I was looking for. Couldn’t be more impressed with Alan and the CR Toyota dealership as well. More
Other Employees Tagged: Wendy Nelson
February 17, 2023
It couldn’t have been easier to buy our new car. Great service all around Great service all around More
Other Employees Tagged: Tiffany Houck