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Thunder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Bartow, FL
828 Reviews
Welcome to Thunder Chrysler! — Bartow's hometown Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership, proudly serving Polk County since 2016.
We're not just a place to buy a car. We're part of this community — and we've been proving it for nearly a decade.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS — THE REAL ONES
Thunder Chrysler is the 10-year Title Sponsor of Jeepin' with Sheriff Judd, the beloved three-day family Jeep festival at Clear Springs Ranch in Bartow that benefits Polk Sheriff's Charities. Nine consecutive years. Not because it's good marketing — because it's the right thing to do.
We are the founding Presenting Sponsor and on-property host of Jeepin' for a Cure — Florida, a Jeep rally that raises critical funds for local breast cancer patients through the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida. Every single year since the event was founded in 2023, it has been held right here on our lot.
We have sponsored and hosted the Drive Against Darkness: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Car Show for all three years of its existence — and we're already planning year four in 2026.
We are proud sponsors of American Legion Post 3, supporting veterans of our community through multiple events throughout the year.
We are the Official U.S. Dealership of #DuckDuckJeep — the global Jeep community movement started by the late Allison Parliament — a distinction no other dealership in America holds.
We are a promotional partner with the Florida Trail Stompers, one of Florida's largest off-road Facebook communities, hosting and sponsoring their events and training programs throughout the year and offering Trail Stompers members exclusive discounts on sales, service, parts, and accessories.
And we've hosted and sponsored numerous Jeep lifestyle events over the past four years, because the Jeep community is our community.
THE BUYING EXPERIENCE
On the sales floor, we do things the way they should be done. Transparent pricing. No hidden fees dropped on you at the last minute. No pressure tactics. No games. Just honest numbers, a team that listens, and a process that respects your time. Most of our customers tell us they drove past other dealers specifically to buy from us — and many come back again and again.
We've earned a 4.9-star rating on Kelley Blue Book, 827 verified reviews on DealerRater, and the FCA Customer First Award for Excellence. Those aren't numbers we brag about — they're what happens when you treat people right every single day.
OUR INVENTORY & SERVICE
We carry 250+ new Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles — one of the largest Jeep Wrangler and Ram truck selections in the region — plus a strong selection of used and Mopar Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.
Our service department is equally trusted. Our technicians are factory-trained, our service advisors communicate clearly, and customers tell us we're the only place they trust with their Jeep or Ram. We service all makes and models.
FIND US
1425 W. Main St., Bartow, FL — between Lakeland, Winter Haven, Plant City, and Lake Wales, right in the heart of Polk County.
Come see why Thunder CDJR isn't just the highest-rated CDJR dealer in the area — it's the one that shows up for you long after the sale.
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Service
Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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May 28, 2017
Expectation met It was a great experience. It took some time and there are things that can be worked out to make this an even better experience but the sales person a It was a great experience. It took some time and there are things that can be worked out to make this an even better experience but the sales person and the financing agent were really friendly compared to the last experience I had. That is the fundation to greatness. More
by Edisson1981
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Wayne Riggle
May 22, 2017
We were in a pinch Very nice experience. Brian helped us through a rough time. I didn't feel that we were being taken advantage of due to our situation. Shout out to th Very nice experience. Brian helped us through a rough time. I didn't feel that we were being taken advantage of due to our situation. Shout out to the service department for being honest about what it would have cost to repair the vehicle we brought in. THX EVERYONE😎 More
by Brenda Stewart
May 21, 2017
Follow through and do what they say they are going to do I had choices from many Dealers but Thunder was one of the few to follow up consistently on sales questions and make the sales process seamless. No I had choices from many Dealers but Thunder was one of the few to follow up consistently on sales questions and make the sales process seamless. No hidden agendas, no shady sales tactics. Price better than most. All promises met and follow up after sale. Wayne was great to deal with. More
by Tom (Clermont, FL)
Employees Worked With
Wayne Riggle
May 08, 2017
Awesome! I do not like to pull up at any dealership and see salesmen just waiting to help someone. This was the 3rd visit to buy another car. We have bought a I do not like to pull up at any dealership and see salesmen just waiting to help someone. This was the 3rd visit to buy another car. We have bought a Dart, Ram Truck Sports Edition and Charger. Everyone we dealt with was very professional, since this was our 3rd purchase we know Brian Fishburn well and he knows us. We will continue to buy from them, and we love that new Charger. More
by Barbara Posey
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May 02, 2017
It was great My visit was a great experience. Wayne was very helpfull, answering questions that i had. Explainig what i didnt and he said he will fix the things th My visit was a great experience. Wayne was very helpfull, answering questions that i had. Explainig what i didnt and he said he will fix the things that weren't right. He made the process smooth helping me buy a car for my mother. Ibwould recomend him and the dealership to my friends and family. More
by Adam Jimenez
Employees Worked With
Wayne Riggle
April 25, 2017
Was very good Dealer and salesman Wayne riggle did a good job. Dealership was very clean . All people were very kind had a good inventory . Would recommend to a Dealer and salesman Wayne riggle did a good job. Dealership was very clean . All people were very kind had a good inventory . Would recommend to a family member More
by Ron 4x4
Employees Worked With
Wayne Riggle
April 24, 2017
When no one gave me a chance this dealership did! After visiting five dealerships I was ready to give up! Then, a friend recommended Thunder, in the beginning I was reluctant about going because all o After visiting five dealerships I was ready to give up! Then, a friend recommended Thunder, in the beginning I was reluctant about going because all of the sellmens at the other dealerships were aggressive and was only concerned about making a sell, but at Thunder, the experience were different Wayne Riggles, asked me what I wanted as far as vehicle, down payment , and monthly payments, and I got what I wanted. I was there for only two hours this time included test driving and completing paperwork. If I have to buy another vehicle I will defiantly visit Wayne Riggins at Thunder. Thanks for the 2016 Dodge Charger with only 7000 miles!!!! More
by Dee ElAmin
Employees Worked With
Wayne Riggle
April 19, 2017
professional sales personnel It was both satisfying and a relief dealing with a vehicle sales professional that not only understood the product but handled the negotiation with re It was both satisfying and a relief dealing with a vehicle sales professional that not only understood the product but handled the negotiation with real professionalism and integrity. All aspects of my transaction for purchase, including back office administrative personnel, was first class. I would strongly recommend this firm when looking for a new or used vehicle. Richard More
by richard brace
Employees Worked With
Wayne Riggle
April 13, 2017
Very pleasant. Everyone was very friendly. It was clean. The salesman was very knowledgeable. The finance department explained everything very thoroughly. I would Everyone was very friendly. It was clean. The salesman was very knowledgeable. The finance department explained everything very thoroughly. I would recommend this dealership to friends and family. More
by Cwsavage
Employees Worked With
Wayne Riggle
April 11, 2017
Excellent car buying dealership Bruce Sadler is not just another car salesman, He cares about the family he is selling the vehicle to , he explained everything good or bad , works w Bruce Sadler is not just another car salesman, He cares about the family he is selling the vehicle to , he explained everything good or bad , works with you and gets you into the vehicle of your choice . I've bought my third Ram from Bruce Sadler, And he and the thunder Chrysler Dodge Ram dealership have done a five star In my book, Bruce Sadler gets a 5 star from the Eastman family.. More
by Eastman family 2
Employees Worked With
Bruce Sadler
