My name is Wendy Nelson. I grew up in a small town, Deep River that has a population of about the size of our dealership. I graduated from High school in Montezuma. I then attended and graduated from the U of I. After I graduated I got a job selling cars at a dealership in Iowa City. Low and behold I ended up here at Cedar Rapids Toyota doing financing. It is hard to believe that I have worked for such a great co now for so many years. Not sure where all that time has gone. It doesn’t seem possible. The best part about going to work every day is that I truly love what I do and the people that I get to work with. Every customer is different and has different needs. Contact me direct at 319-294-4633
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18 yrs
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23 yrs, 5 mos
411 Reviews
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September 29, 2014
Never Disappointed! This experience is like no other, I get so excited to go to CR Toyota and get my new car. Alan Makabi has made the past 7 car buying experiences quit This experience is like no other, I get so excited to go to CR Toyota and get my new car. Alan Makabi has made the past 7 car buying experiences quite a pleasure for us. He makes my husband and I feel like we are his good friends and he takes special care of us. Alan really knows his stuff when it comes to all the features and new technology of the RAV4. Also, must give a shout out to Wendy in Finance. She is very personable and always makes our process a quick and pleasurable one. So thank you Alan and Wendy and CR Toyota! The Putchio's are your your loyal customers for life!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
September 02, 2014
Great Experience We ended up leasing a van thanks to Kory and his manager working out a great deal for us. They did not have the van we wanted on the lot that day, but We ended up leasing a van thanks to Kory and his manager working out a great deal for us. They did not have the van we wanted on the lot that day, but worked out a deal on a more expensive van that we were happy with. Kory went out of his way to help us and explain the lease terms as this was our first time leasing a vehicle. Wendy in Finance then took the time to explain even more and gave us some tips and pointers for service and for what to do when our lease was up. She was awesome to work with and funny to chat with. I was real pleased with the service we got and will go to them first in the future for any car needs. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kory Tersinar
August 26, 2014
Repeat Customer - Took last 14' 4Runner on the lot! Yet another great experience working with CR Toyota and Alan Makabi specifically. We are repeat customers for the dealership and Alan. In this day a Yet another great experience working with CR Toyota and Alan Makabi specifically. We are repeat customers for the dealership and Alan. In this day and age, that is a very positive testament to our two car buying experiences, I highly recommend working with Alan as he spent a great deal of time answering questions via email, on the phone and in person. No hard sell, only listed to our wants and matched us up with a car. Both purchases were for my wife's vehicle and he treated her with great respect both times. He was great with our 6 year old also, playing with her in their toy room while we were busy working on a price. We chose to finance because of Toyota's great deals and working with Wendy Nelson was seamless, smooth and quick - no hard sell again but provided all the options and information we need to put us into the packages that were right for us. Looking forward to enjoying our new 4Runner for many years! More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
August 25, 2014
best service from quality team Tim went above and beyond. He was honest and hardworking. Wendy was lovely to work with as well and was quick and helpful. Both of them were awesome a Tim went above and beyond. He was honest and hardworking. Wendy was lovely to work with as well and was quick and helpful. Both of them were awesome and I would rec. them highly to anyone needing to buy or lease. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Valentine, tim valentine
August 19, 2014
Just Amazing They were patient with me and they helped me with everything. They let me move around the car and do whatever i wanted to feel safe about going forwar They were patient with me and they helped me with everything. They let me move around the car and do whatever i wanted to feel safe about going forward. Basically they let me do my thing and they were extremly polite about everything. i WILL recommend this dealership to anyone who will ask. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
August 16, 2014
Love my 2014.5 Camry At 76 years young this is my first car purchase on my own. Tim Valentine guided me thru the process and made sure I selected the car of my dreams whic At 76 years young this is my first car purchase on my own. Tim Valentine guided me thru the process and made sure I selected the car of my dreams which was Barcelona Red with light interior. This was not in stock, but he located one in Nebraska and sent for it. It is perfect and I so appreciate all the time spent with me explaining all it can do. Still boggles my mind a bit, but I am learning. I love the smooth, quiet ride of the Camry. Everyone I met at the Dealership was intelligent and thoughtful to share their knowledge with me. Thank you for a great experience in purchasing a car. Wend Nelson was very thorough in guiding me thru all o f my choices . She took the time to explain each to me and did NOT pressure me to choose any specific options. Elaine Fox More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Valentine
August 08, 2014
Excellent!! Hooray for CR Toyoata! Dealt with Mike L. , and his great co-workers Wendy Nelson and Brian sale associate, I am impressed with the service they gav Hooray for CR Toyoata! Dealt with Mike L. , and his great co-workers Wendy Nelson and Brian sale associate, I am impressed with the service they gave me...certainly will recommend this dealership and their outstanding performance..I love my new Corolla..Thanks to you all! More
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Leuenburger
August 05, 2014
Clean,friendly,excellent customer service,trustworthy. . ALAN Makabi was exceptional. I recommended a friend who bought a Rav from him and we bought a news one Mon. Very knowledgeable,helpful,friendly. . ALAN Makabi was exceptional. I recommended a friend who bought a Rav from him and we bought a news one Mon. Very knowledgeable,helpful,friendly. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi , Cedar Rapids Toyota
August 03, 2014
Dealership with Sterling qualities Technology in cars changes over the years and so does the way a dealership sells them. Cedar Rapids Toyota and the professionalism of Alan Makabi and Technology in cars changes over the years and so does the way a dealership sells them. Cedar Rapids Toyota and the professionalism of Alan Makabi and Wendy Nelson transformed the negative image and trepidation I had about purchasing a car. I wanted technology, safety, dependability, and affordability. Alan and Wendy demonstrated sterling qualities and were focused on helping me attain everything I wanted. Research and luck brought me to the door of the dealership. Honesty and integrity held me there. I could not be happier with the experience and the car that I purchased. More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan Makabi
July 15, 2014
Rav4 purchase I appreciate the thoroughness and demeanor of Tim and Wendy. Tim explained the Rav4 features features and answered all my questions. Wendy made sure I appreciate the thoroughness and demeanor of Tim and Wendy. Tim explained the Rav4 features features and answered all my questions. Wendy made sure I understood the financing and the other paperwork involved with the purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Valentine