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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October 13, 2014
Great place to do business I like the people that I deal with and the service department is one of the best in Fort Wayne and the service prices are very good. As nice as it is I like the people that I deal with and the service department is one of the best in Fort Wayne and the service prices are very good. As nice as it is to do business with Don Ayes, the customer waiting area really needs to be updated More
Other Employees Tagged: Charles Suter
August 31, 2014
Quick and painless vehicle purchase Good deal and good treatment in buying a new Accord. It was a pleasure this time to buy a car. Highly recommend this dealer to anyone. Good deal and good treatment in buying a new Accord. It was a pleasure this time to buy a car. Highly recommend this dealer to anyone. More
May 20, 2014
Easy Going Purchasing Experience Andy was great! He was so knowledgable and easy going. He explained the differences in all the cars I asked about, and encouraged me to make the best Andy was great! He was so knowledgable and easy going. He explained the differences in all the cars I asked about, and encouraged me to make the best choice for me. Overall, an awesome experience. More
January 03, 2014
Sure glad that Andy sold me on the Accord because it is the best car I have ever owned. And it is a pleasure to work with Jay as he is the only guy I feel comfortable handling all my cars care. the best car I have ever owned. And it is a pleasure to work with Jay as he is the only guy I feel comfortable handling all my cars care. More
February 09, 2013
andy went above and beyond to get me the price ans car i wanted the financing was done so quick i drove home the same day. if you need a great sales experenice go to don ayres wanted the financing was done so quick i drove home the same day. if you need a great sales experenice go to don ayres More
October 26, 2012
We were very impressed with the attention that Andy Hitzemann gave us when we were looking for a specific color of used Honda CRV, we would highly recommend buying a new or used vehicle from this deale Hitzemann gave us when we were looking for a specific color of used Honda CRV, we would highly recommend buying a new or used vehicle from this dealership, they are not high pressure and they really go out of their way to help you, it was a very pleasant buying experience for us. More
September 24, 2012
Andy was very helpful, thorough in presentation of the vehicle,before and after the sale. There was no pressure to buy at any time. Andy was very customer friendly. At delivery of vehicle he made time to vehicle,before and after the sale. There was no pressure to buy at any time. Andy was very customer friendly. At delivery of vehicle he made time to explain all important features of the vehicle that we would use right away. We truly appreciated our experience with the Don Ayres dealership. We really enjoyed our experience! Andy Hitzemann is the best!! More
August 29, 2012
After finding the car I was intrested in I explained to Brian that I was hoping for a deal. I then went home spoke to my husband and he voiced his terms, i then voiced them to Brian who seemed unable to h Brian that I was hoping for a deal. I then went home spoke to my husband and he voiced his terms, i then voiced them to Brian who seemed unable to help us. I then valued my trade on your website and recieved a message from andy who seemed to want to work for the sale, we nearly had adeal then he backed out and said he couldnt do it because i spoke to brian first. he knew i spoke to someone, and ive never heard of someone making a offer then taking it off the table. I will be passing this on to everyone i know More
July 30, 2012
Love there service dept. chuck is great Had considered Love there service dept. chuck is great Had considered going to one car from two Andy was very patient and helpful in reaching a decision Love there service dept. chuck is great Had considered going to one car from two Andy was very patient and helpful in reaching a decision More
July 12, 2012
After much online research trying to select the best car at the best price to fit my needs I visited Don Ayres to just test drive a couple of their used Honda Civics. I ended up purchasing one of the vehic at the best price to fit my needs I visited Don Ayres to just test drive a couple of their used Honda Civics. I ended up purchasing one of the vehicles and couldn't be happier. The car was listed at a very competitive price and in excellent condition. I worked with both Andy Hitzemann and Jeremy Todd to purchase the vehicle. Both gentlemen exhibited excellent customer service and made the experience very satisfying. I believe I was treated very fairly at Don Ayres. I have been a return customer of Don Ayres in both the sales and service areas for almost 30 years. I have returned because of their excellent products and excellent service. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Todd