In 2008, I realized that I needed to make a career change. I spent the previous 19 years in the restaurant industry, and the long hours were really beginning to take their toll. After applying for a job at Don Ayres, I was immediately impressed with the company’s family-friendly approach to business. Everyone welcomed me to the dealership, something that I pass along to our new employees. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Melissa, and our Weimaraner, Remington Steele (Remy). We also enjoy boating in our vintage Correct Craft. I enjoy helping customers not only at time of purchase, but later on down the line when questions arise on how to use their new vehicle's technology (I'm a bit of a tech geek)!
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April 27, 2015
New car buying We were recently in the market for a new vehicle. We stopped by the dealership and Andy cordially greeted us. He was very knowledgeable about his pro We were recently in the market for a new vehicle. We stopped by the dealership and Andy cordially greeted us. He was very knowledgeable about his product did not pressure us. He worked with us to get the best deal possible. He provided quality Service and we will certainly recommend him to our family and friends . More
April 21, 2015
Car shopping I have been looking to buy a vehicle for over 2.5 years and had been given Andy's name by two unrelated acquaintances. He was informative in discussin I have been looking to buy a vehicle for over 2.5 years and had been given Andy's name by two unrelated acquaintances. He was informative in discussing options and helpful in making suggestions in vehicle choices. He will continue to be a good resource for any questions I may have regarding my car. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carlo Borg , Ryan Coleman
April 06, 2015
Fantastic customer service, professional, great experience ! Just purchased our second vehicle from Don Ayres. We always ask for Mr. Andy Hitzemann because of his professionalism and trustworthiness. Don Ayres Just purchased our second vehicle from Don Ayres. We always ask for Mr. Andy Hitzemann because of his professionalism and trustworthiness. Don Ayres sets higher standards than most dealers and it shows in everything they do. When we need another vehicle- we are driving the 120 miles it takes us to get to Don Ayres and Andy. I think that says it all ! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Todd
March 27, 2015
Great Experience We highly recommend Andy in sales and Jarod in finance. Thank you for helping us get a CRV. Don Ayres Honda is wonderful place to purchase a vehicle. We highly recommend Andy in sales and Jarod in finance. Thank you for helping us get a CRV. Don Ayres Honda is wonderful place to purchase a vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jarod Burgess
March 16, 2015
Happy Customer! I bought my first new car at Don Ayres Honda in 1975 and because of their unequaled customer service I have continued to go back when buying or servic I bought my first new car at Don Ayres Honda in 1975 and because of their unequaled customer service I have continued to go back when buying or servicing my cars. Andy Hitzemann has been my preferred salesman for many years and always finds me a car that perfectly matches what I want at the price I'm able to pay. He has earned my trust and I highly recommend him to anyone who is ready to buy a new or used car. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jarod Burgess, Doug Waltz
March 01, 2015
A GREAT Buying Experience Andy is a man of patience. No matter how many times I stopped in just to look or ask a question, Andy always had time for me. He was never pushy and Andy is a man of patience. No matter how many times I stopped in just to look or ask a question, Andy always had time for me. He was never pushy and was always encouraging. He wanted us to have exactly what we wanted in a new vehicle. He presented our offers to his manager numerous times, for what we considered a good deal. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Squires , John Hofmann, Troy Johnson
February 27, 2015
A Stress Free Experience Right from the start, I felt welcome in the dealership! Mr. Hitzemann was very friendly and assisted me in finding the perfect vehicle with ease! I fe Right from the start, I felt welcome in the dealership! Mr. Hitzemann was very friendly and assisted me in finding the perfect vehicle with ease! I felt no pressure nor stress as he explained how the certified program worked, also as we reviewed features of the vehicle. As well as working with Mr. Hitzemann in sales. I also worked with Mr. Todd in the finance department. He was very friendly and helpful as we covered the options for my financing. Long story short. I absolutely recommend Don Ayres to anybody looking to get a car! From the very start till even after you've left the dealership. They do their best to make you feel like family. I am more than 100% greatful for the gentlemen who put their time in to make my 'Don Ayres Experience' as stressfree and pleasent as possible. Thank You Very Much! I plan on keeping my business with Don Ayres for a long time to come! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Todd
January 28, 2015
New 2015 CRVEXL-My Dream Andy Hitzemann, the Honda salesman has helped us purchase new Hondas for the past 7 years or so and before that another excellent salesman who has sin Andy Hitzemann, the Honda salesman has helped us purchase new Hondas for the past 7 years or so and before that another excellent salesman who has since retired helped us purchase Hondas going back to 1986 with a new Civic. We have also purchased several used Hondas from Don Ayres over the years for our children and the service department and the body shop have always provided excellent service. We are already thinking of buying a new Honda HRV in the near future so we hope Andy is still around when we are ready. By the way, our first Honda was a 1979 Accord hatchback we had to buy used because back then there were no new ones in stock. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Squires, Doug Settle, Kevin Cappelli , Matt Faurote, Jeremy Todd
January 22, 2015
Sales and Service are excellent!! I bought my 2011 Honda Accord from Don Ayres new. The salesman, Bill Fenoglio is a great person and a very sincere salesman. I have used their servi I bought my 2011 Honda Accord from Don Ayres new. The salesman, Bill Fenoglio is a great person and a very sincere salesman. I have used their service department exclusively and have always had excellent results. They are prompt to start the job and they are done quickly. I have never had to return for any reason. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Squires, Doug Settle , Bill Fenoglio, Troy Johnson
January 09, 2015
Late on snowy cold night, I had flat tire And Andy Hitzemann helped me....First of all my vehicle is not a Honda and I did not purchase it at Don Ayres. I had the misfortune of having my righ And Andy Hitzemann helped me....First of all my vehicle is not a Honda and I did not purchase it at Don Ayres. I had the misfortune of having my right rear tire go flat on Lima Rd in front of Don Ayres. It was late and I pulled in to their parking lot and noticed there were a couple people inside the building. I walked in and asked if anyone was left in their service department as I needed some air in my tire. Andy was very professional and courteous and helped me get access to some air for my tire. It would have been easier to just tell me no one was left and told me sorry. To the Don Ayres Organization and Management, you have a great ambassador for your company in Andy. It is employees like Andy that have made your business successful for many years and into the future. To anyone considering doing business with Don Ayres Honda I would highly recommend to do so. I will highly recommend your business to anyone who would inquire. And to Andy, thank you for helping a fellow human being in need. I will definitely pay it forward. More