Scott Bryden
Scott Bryden at Bryden Ford Inc.

Scott Bryden

President

Bryden Ford Inc.

303 N Center St
Durand, IL 61024

5.0
12 Reviews

I bought Durand Ford and reopened it as Bryden Ford on February 8, 1991. I was the youngest Ford dealer in the country at age 24 (maybe the youngest dealer of any brand). In 1998, we completed our new facility - because we had way outgrown our previous facility. I created a Daredevil character named, Scotty B. Ryden who became regionally famous for his stunts. Since about 2011, I have cut back on advertising because we have many, many loyal customers who frequent our Sales, Service, & Parts Departments. I hope I can count you among our loyal fans, guests, and promoters. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

5.0

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Dealership Experience

34 yrs, 5 mos

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46 yrs, 1 mo

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12 Reviews of Scott Bryden

June 09, 2025

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Excellent service was received. We highly recommend Bryden Ford for all of our service requirements More

by CHUCKBILLMAN
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Other Employees Tagged: George GeRue

June 05, 2025

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Friendly service keeping me informed of progress on that service. Reminding me when next service would be needed. Friendly people in department of the billing treated me as a person not just a client. More

by LADUPNORTH
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff. Service. 5 star

May 30, 2025

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Service Dept, and the office personal, and the owner, and the business manger, are very helpful, nice to deal with. More

by SCHRAMMINS
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Other Employees Tagged: Randy Johnson

May 12, 2025

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Great people work there. If your looking for a truck or car come and see Jeff or George More

by ColleenReaddy
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Other Employees Tagged: George GeRue , Jeff Price

May 03, 2025

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Jeff Price got me an amazing deal and outfitted my vehicle to my specs in a very timely manner. He went above and beyond in all areas. Go this dealership with confidence . Althought I did not buy a More

by a-1agency
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May 05, 2025

Bryden Ford Inc. responded

Thank you Brian! We enjoy having you as our guest! I wish you Happy Motoring! Scott Bryden President

March 21, 2019

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Don’t waste your time at big city dealers!!!! Went to Rockford Ford and also Janesville Ford. They both knew nothing about F-250/350 trucks and how to spec them out based on my needs. I wasted hou More

by BigHauler
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Other Employees Tagged: Kiefer Petrow, George GeRue

July 25, 2018

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Mr Bryden is just another "USED CAR SALESMAN"; MILEAGE ISSUE I will NEVER Buy another Thing from this Arrogant xxx of a Dealer as I have purchased dozens of vehicles in my lifetime and these guys take the cake. More

by sunrayfla01
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Price

Jul 23, 2018

Bryden Ford Inc. responded

It's worth noting this person, on or around April 16, 2018, signed on the line that said, "This vehicle sold as is with no warranty as to mechanical condition. True Mileage Unknown" because he knew those were the terms of sale. Now, he is shocked about the mileage and that he bought an as is truck. Another item he doesn't mention is BRYDEN FORD PAID HALF OF THE AIR CONDITIONER REPAIR. We had no obligation to, but did so as a courtesy. Also, our General Manager, Jeff Price, had his wife drive this truck to Florida. He would not have done so if he didn't feel the truck was safe. In his email to me, he listed some items he wasn't expecting on the 13-year-old truck with unknown miles and then included "Don’t get me wrong as I like the truck, just all this extra running around and work makes me feel like I have been Flim Flamed." He liked the truck! :) This was my (Scott Bryden) exact response by email on 5/17/18 at 10:32 AM that he claims was so arrogant. I did not sugar coat the wording, however there was no reason to sugar coat a response. "I am out of the office for a few days. I know the truck. I know you wired money to us. I know you drove the truck for a lot of miles before taking Mrs. Price to the airport. I know you agreed to buy the truck as-is. I know you’ve had the truck for a month. I know the agreement you had with Jeff was “If the truck runs and drives and makes it to Florida, I’m happy.” It made it to Florida, it runs and drives, you signed for it, and it’s yours. I still think it’s a good value for what it is. Plus, you didn’t have to take the time and effort to come here and drive it home. We came to you. You haven’t figured that value into the equation. Thank you for your business. We made an as-is transaction on a thirteen-year-old truck with a lot of miles. Jeff made an effort to describe some of the cosmetic defects and anything he knew about the truck – including the odometer discrepancy. We did our best to disclose what we knew. You said, “If the truck runs and drives and makes it to Florida, I’m happy.” It did. Scott Bryden President Bryden Ford Durand, IL"

April 16, 2018

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It was a great experience. I found a Truck I wanted at another dealership, (F350 Quad Cab, Lariat, +Diesel 2017 New+ Ruby Red) Darrell said they could get me that Truck, for th More

by Gary Williams
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Other Employees Tagged: Kiefer Petrow, George GeRue , Robert Drake, Darrell Frear

April 05, 2018

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Bryden Ford and everyone there was great to work with! These guys were top notch..small town dealership that truly cares about each potential customer that walks through their doors. They offered me a grea More

by Brhymes
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Other Employees Tagged: Robert Drake, Darrell Frear

April 04, 2018

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The car of my dreams!!! I was finally able to afford the car of my dreams and Kiefer Petrow and Scott Bryden made it happen, they found the color and more opps then I even th More

by Delores Carrell
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Other Employees Tagged: Kiefer Petrow

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