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Sunset Volkswagen

Sarasota, FL

4.7
381 Reviews

2124 Bee Ridge Road

Sarasota, FL

34239

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381 Reviews of Sunset Volkswagen

February 25, 2026

Great service, very professional and communicative! Friendly staff. Experience was great! Uber round trip was very on point! More

by rosiediaz
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Andrew Gallegos
Feb 26, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

Thank you for the wonderful review, Rosie! We are so glad to hear you had a great experience and found our team professional, communicative, and friendly. It is great to know the Uber round trip made everything even more convenient for you. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

February 25, 2026

very efficient and knowledgable, timely and very good communicating I always enjoy my experience when using the service department More

by Tdegustino
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Andrew Gallegos
Feb 25, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad to hear you find our service department efficient, knowledgeable, and timely, with clear communication throughout your visit. It truly means a lot to know you consistently enjoy your experience with us. We look forward to taking care of you again next time.

February 24, 2026

Preston Ducas is our guy when buying our VW’s. Friendly, knowledgeable and willing to help seal a deal and we walk out very satisfied. Together with Brian Green and Cordale Johnson as finance mana More

by lbreidenbach
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Brian Green, Cordale Johnson, Preston Ducas
Feb 25, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

Thank you for the incredible feedback and for your continued loyalty! We are thrilled to hear that Preston, Brian, and Cordale all worked together to make your experience such a positive one. It is great to know Preston’s knowledge and dedication, along with Brian and Cordale’s guidance in finance, helped you feel confident and well taken care of throughout the entire process. We truly appreciate your trust in Sunset Volkswagen and your love for Volkswagen. Congratulations on your new VW, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future!

February 24, 2026

Friendly service. Great waiting room. Cost was slightly higher than expected but not significant for the service. More

by RICHARDSTOVER1930
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Andrew Gallegos
Feb 25, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

Thank you for your feedback, Richard! We are glad you enjoyed the friendly service and comfortable waiting area. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the cost and are happy to hear it was not significant for the service provided. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.

February 23, 2026

Everyone involved in servicing my vehicle was outstanding. Would highly recommend them to anyone. Thanks for all you do. More

by philipduperry5
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Brian Green, Elena Tenorio
Feb 23, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

Thank you so much for your kind words, Philip! We’re thrilled to hear that everyone involved in servicing your vehicle provided an outstanding experience. Your recommendation truly means a great deal to our entire team. Thank you for your trust and support. We look forward to taking great care of you again in the future!

February 19, 2026

Working with Elena was a true pleasure. Every staff member I dealt with was very helpful. More

by jrodriguez017
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Brian Green, Cordale Johnson, Elena Tenorio
Feb 20, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that working with Elena was a true pleasure and that every team member you encountered was helpful. Providing a supportive and positive experience from start to finish is exactly what we strive for. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

February 17, 2026

Andrew my service manager has top notch 5 star customer service skills. Absolutely fantastic and accommodating to deal with. More

by sinacore.russell
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Andrew Gallegos
Feb 18, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that Andrew delivered top-notch, five-star customer service and made your experience absolutely fantastic. His professionalism and accommodating approach truly reflect the level of care we strive to provide. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

February 16, 2026

VW US has a significant problem, which directly undermines the trust and professionalism of the brand and dealer network. I've owned 3 1/2 Volkswagens for their driving feel and value, but will NEV More

by Etcrockett
Service Price Transparency
Workmanship
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Cordale Johnson, Andrew Gallegos
Feb 17, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and provide such detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for any frustration or disappointment caused by your recent estimate. We understand how stressful it can be to receive a quote that feels higher than expected, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. As a Volkswagen-authorized OEM service facility, we are required to follow repair procedures and standards set forth directly by Volkswagen. These guidelines dictate the approved diagnostic processes, as well as the parts and repair methods considered certified, safe, and warranty-compliant. In some cases, this means we cannot perform alternative or lower-cost repair methods, even when they may appear effective, because they do not meet the manufacturer’s safety and liability requirements. Our estimates reflect the manufacturer’s required procedures, labor times, and approved parts—not a desire to overcharge or recommend unnecessary repairs. These standards exist to ensure the safety, reliability, and long-term performance of your vehicle. While we understand that independent solutions may sometimes resolve an issue more affordably, our team must adhere to OEM guidelines to protect our customers, technicians, and the brand. We also want to acknowledge your kind comments regarding Andrew. He works hard to provide honest, transparent service, and we recognize that delivering an estimate under these guidelines can be challenging. We are genuinely sorry that this experience left you feeling frustrated. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will continue working to improve communication and transparency wherever possible. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you directly. Thank you again for your time, your patience, and for sharing your perspective with us.

February 14, 2026

Very easy to work with. Was able to get a great price on new VW Atlas More

by colt0330
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Fabian Stueri, Stephany Leblanc, Cordale Johnson
Feb 17, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear the process was easy and that you were able to get a great price on your new Volkswagen Atlas. We appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again!

February 14, 2026

Dealer knowingly sold me a broken car to begin with. There was a water leak from the sunroof and the liner was stained. When I came to repair it - they did a sloppy job and broke the light. When I broug More

by NATALIA.KROCHAK
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
The whole team after the purchase made me feel neglected in my concerns. Must be the culture of this location. , Kenny Davis
Feb 16, 2026 -

Sunset Volkswagen responded

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns. We take matters like this seriously. We want to clarify that the specific damage you’re describing was not brought to our attention at the time of delivery or within the first few days of picking up your car. This is the first we have heard of these concerns more than three weeks later. That said, we never want any customer to feel unheard or unsupported. We understand your frustration, especially when multiple repairs are involved. Our goal is always to take responsibility where appropriate and work toward a clear resolution rather than placing blame. We would welcome the opportunity to review your repair history, inspect the vehicle, and work directly with you to better understand what occurred. Please contact our service management team at 941-921-8080 so we can properly look into this and assist in any way possible. Your experience matters to us, and we would like the chance to make this right.

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