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Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City.

Panama City, FL

4.8
276 Reviews

3605 East 15th Street

Panama City, FL

32404

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July 13, 2026

Mark provided outstanding customer service during our recent visit to Volkswagen. He was professional, knowledgeable, and kept us informed throughout the entire service process. Thanks for making everyth More

by eduardo.j.astudillo
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Mark
Jul 15, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

Hello, we're happy to hear you had such a positive experience with our team! We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!

July 08, 2026

Panama City VW has always been FIRST RATE for service, SERVICE advisors & anyone working there. Mark Skaggs & REESE are OUTSTANDING REPRESENTATIVES of this dealership. I’m on my 5th Jetta from this deal More

by carolmccartney17
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mark Skaggs, Reese
Jul 08, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

Hello, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!

July 07, 2026

VW of Panama City was very friendly and accommodating while I had to wait for a part to be ordered. More

by cindylmcbrayer
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Matt and Royce
Jul 08, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

Hi, we're happy to hear you had such a positive experience with our team! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Jul 08, 2026 -

cindylmcbrayer responded

Great dealership to work with. Customer Service 10/10

June 28, 2026

I was very pleased with the professional team they have. They were fair on pricing and very welcoming to me. The whole experience was great. I would highly recommend buying from this dealership. More

by caroline5626
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Richard Duger
Jun 29, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

Hello, we're happy to hear you had such a positive experience with our team! We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!

June 23, 2026

“Excellent experience at Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. The staff was friendly, professional, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They answered all my questions, were transparent thro More

by Cjohnson1793
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Royce
Jun 24, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

Hello, we really appreciate your feedback! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

June 19, 2026

Very professional and personable. Made sure we were taken care of in every aspect. Definitely recommend More

by richderby1969
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Brandon Story
Jun 21, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

Hi, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! Thanks for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!

June 17, 2026

We purchased a new 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line from Group 1 Volkswagen in Panama City at the end of March. While the sales process was positive, our ownership experience has been extremely More

by ashleyh
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Mark and Derek
Jun 20, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

My name is Royce Townson. My position here at Group 1 VW of Panama City is customer relations specialist. In conferring with our service director, Derick Rosa, it has been confirmed to me that these customers are in fact involved in a, requested of them, buy-back situation with VW corporate. In a buy-back situation, all issues involving the vehicle and all future remedies to this issue are between them and VW corporate. We, as a dealer, have no input as to any resolve here. While we certainly regret this situation ever escalating to this point, we have to confirm all future inquiries are directed to VW corporate. Thank You Royce Townson Customer Relations Specialist - Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City rtownson@Group1Auto.com

Jun 20, 2026 -

ashleyh responded

Thank you for your response, Royce. To clarify, Volkswagen has not approved or completed a buyback. We were asked to submit information for review, but as of today there has been no resolution. The vehicle remains ours, and we continue to experience unresolved issues. Our concerns are based on the actual service experience we have had with the dealership. We purchased this vehicle at the end of March, and the problems began the day we brought it home. Since then, the vehicle spent 37 days in the service department. When we arrived to pick it up after that extended stay, it would not start and required a battery replacement before we could take it home. After bringing the vehicle home, we continued to experience issues, including ongoing low-battery warnings. When we reported that the problems had not been resolved, we were told the vehicle would need to be brought back in for additional service. It was at that point that we were informed of delays related to technician shortages, training new technicians, and the lack of available loaner vehicles. We understand that businesses face staffing challenges, but these explanations came after the dealership had already had the vehicle for 37 days and returned it with unresolved issues. While Volkswagen Corporate may ultimately determine whether a buyback is approved, the service work, repair attempts, communication, and delays have occurred at the dealership level. Those experiences are the basis of our review. We appreciate your acknowledgment of the situation, but our frustration stems from purchasing a new vehicle for more than $60,000 and spending the first several months of ownership dealing with recurring problems, extended service delays, and uncertainty about when the vehicle will be fully repaired. We have also reached out to Group 1 corporate headquarters multiple times and have received no response. We remain hopeful that either the dealership, Volkswagen Corporate, or both will provide a timely and fair resolution. Until then, we believe it is important to share our experience so other customers can make informed decisions.

June 16, 2026

Reliable, great service, friendly staff Mark Skaggs was very professional as well as Brandon. Kept up to date with service. More

by Darrell Rizzuto
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Mark Skaggs, Brandon
Jun 16, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

Hi Darrell, your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us. If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!

June 15, 2026

Everyone here was so help and so kind. Loved the shuttles and the vibe of everyone there. More

by Skyla Poole
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Brandon, Royce
Jun 16, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

Hi, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day!

June 10, 2026

Brandon and Royce were amazing! ! When my original appointment wasn’t put in, Brandon got me On the books for the very next day, then day of, Royce helped me out immensely while I w More

by Alanawilts
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Brandon, Royce
Jun 11, 2026 -

Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City. responded

Hi, thank you for sharing your positive experience! Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. Have a wonderful day.

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