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Desoto Ford

Arcadia, FL

4.1
349 Reviews
DESOTO Auto Mall in Arcadia, FL, also serving Fort Myers, FL and Naples, FL is proud to be an automotive leader in our area. Since opening our doors, DESOTO Auto Mall has kept a firm commitment to our customers. We offer a wide selection of vehicles and hope to make the car buying process as quick and hassle-free as possible. If you would like financing options and you are in the market to purchase a new Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, RAM or used car or truck, we will provide assistance to help you find financing options that fit your needs! Whether you have bad credit, no credit, or are a first time car buyer, you can trust that DESOTO Auto Mall will get you into the car or truck you choose with professionalism and attention to your needs.
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3039 SE Hwy 70

Arcadia, FL

34266

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October 18, 2023

After buying cars over the years, I had grown to dislike the process. I simply did not look forward to buying a car. Then I walked onto the lot at Desoto Ford and met Anthony. Anthony "listened" to what I s More

by jim hakes
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Vicki Buck, Tony Galdo
Oct 18, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

It's all about making our customers happy. There are those time when it seems like no matter how hard we try - nothing works out. Fortunately, those occasions are very, very rare! Vicki and Tony are always willing to do the extra things. Thanks for noticing and especially thanks for saying something! We all appreciate it, Jim!

September 21, 2023

The Purchase: We found the vehicle we wanted in the Desota Ford inventory and drove the distance out to Arcadia. They provided us with a generous trade in value and a great price on the vehicle we pur More

by Michael.c.Ross.1
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Abby Depedro
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Jerry Cruz
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Sep 22, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge Desoto Auto Mall and Abby. She is a valued asset to us and her clients.

September 02, 2023

With Steve there was never any pressure , we just looked at the inventory , and casually got to know each other which was good for me . I come from a small midwest town where you knew all the auto sales peo More

by Hillbilly
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Abby Depedro
5.0
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Other Employees : Vicki Buck, Steve Savino
Sep 04, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

Sounds good! Thank you very much for every opportunity - and Steve is a great guy to work with!

Sep 04, 2023 -

Hillbilly responded

Very happy with our purchase also !

Sep 05, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

Perfect!! Happy trails!

July 26, 2023

Was given a price on a 2023 Bronco by email of 64425. MSRP was 66425. Then next day when tried to complete the sale, the sales manager Patrick Lehmann-said the price would now be the market value price More

by dr.g
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Patrick Lehmann
Aug 24, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

We regret your displeasure, yet wish you all the best.

April 27, 2023

Having purchased my Ford bronco sport at a different dealership, not being given the proper explanation of how my vehicle runs, I decided to approach a different dealership and see if I can attend infor More

by Judithvimala
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Tony Galdo
Apr 29, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

You are very welcome! Now you gotta come see us for Service and some day your next new car! Desoto does it again!

April 24, 2023

Make sure you ask ALL the right questions. We recently purchased a used car from this dealership long distance. Because it was fairly new (2019) we did not ask whether the car had two keys ava More

by pookey0214
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Employees Worked With
Stephen Krause
Apr 25, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

You didn't ask us a question and you're angry with us? If we had told you that there were two keys, but produced only one, then we could understand your distress. Brand new cars always come with at least two keys. Used cars come with however many keys the previous customer gave us. We have never altered the value of a customer's trade-in because they only had one key. We have scoured our database and see no customer named "Pookey" so we don't even know who you are. We have contacted all of our recent remote deliveries and they are not unhappy. Feel free to call us 863.494.4848 and ask for Chad, he's one of our managers and is expecting your call.

Apr 25, 2023 -

pookey0214 responded

Yes, because every used car we have purchased for at least the last 15 years has had two keys. It is an expectation - certainly with new cars, but also with used cars, due to the high cost of replacement. And when we have sold cars - to dealers or to private individuals, the expectation has been the same on the other side of the transaction. You can talk with Stephen Krause in your sales department. He knows quite well who we are.

Jun 09, 2023 -

pookey0214 responded

Desoto responded "privately" that Management was looking at this. Well, apparently all they did was "look" because they have failed to respond to us. We are now out of pocket more than $2,500 with no resolution from them. I have filed a complaint with the BBB. AVOID THIS DEALER AT ALL COSTS.

Jul 25, 2023 -

pookey0214 responded

You guys settled my claim through Better Business Bureau on July 4, but have yet to send the agreed upon amount of $1,855.46. Where's the check? I'll re-open the complaint if not received by August 3.

Aug 23, 2023 -

pookey0214 responded

For those of you following this claim, we filed with the Better Business Bureau months ago. After a lot of back-and-forth, Desoto settled with us on part of our complaints. They offered settlement on July 1. As of August 23, we still have no payment from them. I have to remind them weekly that they agreed to pay and they say they will look into it, but so far, nothing.

April 23, 2023

Totally a different experience from the previous owners. Highly recommend Joey and his sales manager. Five stars More

by John
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Joey Doucet, Rob Rose, Vicki Buck
Apr 24, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

Thank you John! We all appreciate that you noticed and are grateful for the compliment!

April 19, 2023

Joey Doucet stays on it! Never quits. Very happy with him and the dealership. Should be a long relationship! I’m actually a new client. More

by scott
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Joey Doucet
Apr 20, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

Joey is the star of the show, frequently! Thank you Scott, we love making new friends!

Apr 20, 2023 -

scott responded

new friends we are!

April 07, 2023

I am very much happy with the vehicle that I purchased from Desoto Automall, and I have Tony to thank for that. I do feel like it suits me, it suits my lifestyle, and I felt that was important. For Tony More

by jvelez2388
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Vicki Buck, Tony Galdo
Apr 08, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

That's fantastic! Tony sure knows how to make every customer feel like a member of the family! He always goes above and beyond. Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation!

March 29, 2023

Went out of his way to make sure I had everything I needed recommend 10 out of 10 More

by Nathaniel.d.keene92
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Joey Doucet
Mar 31, 2023 -

Desoto Ford responded

For Joey. giving the customer all they need is never out of his way! It's on the road to satisfaction! Thank you Nathaniel!

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