Derek Thomas
Derek Thomas at BMW of Sarasota

Derek Thomas

Assistant Service Manager

BMW of Sarasota

5151 Clark Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233

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4.7
2,208 Reviews

It would be my pleasure to help you with all your service needs.

Dealership Experience

14 yrs, 7 mos

Industry Experience

26 yrs, 4 mos

4.7

2,208 Reviews

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2208 Reviews of Derek Thomas

April 02, 2026

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I made a reservation for repair on a recall and it was specifically made so I would get a loaner. When I got there, I was told no loaner was available and I would be met by someone from Enterprise Leasing More

by JEFF.WALD
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March 30, 2026

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I’ve NEVER had to work so hard to get timely information on a service before. Every little thing was like pulling teeth. I’m a home health aid most of my clients have Alzheimer’s and it’s easier reason , ge More

by cindyd95
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Apr 03, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we'd like to learn more about your experience. If you'd be willing to provide more information about your visit, please send us a message. Our goal is to make sure everyone who visits the dealership has a top-notch experience. We're sorry that we didn't meet that goal in this case and we'd love the opportunity to get more details to see if we can turn this situation around for you.

Apr 03, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we'd like to learn more about your experience. If you'd be willing to provide more information about your visit, please send us a message. Our goal is to make sure everyone who visits the dealership has a top-notch experience. We're sorry that we didn't meet that goal in this case and we'd love the opportunity to get more details to see if we can turn this situation around for you.

March 30, 2026

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Consistently meets or exceeds my expectations specific to the needs of my vehicle and Derek accurately communicates this information in a timely manner, thank you Derek More

by DIVITOJ33
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Mar 30, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for trusting us with your BMW 740. We’re pleased to know our service and Derek’s clear, timely communication continue to exceed your expectations.

March 30, 2026

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Quoted a price but charged more on the invoice. Had to text to have it changed. Received no apology. More

by jscaplan2
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Apr 03, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

We're sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet the high standards that guests have come to expect from our dealership. If there's anything we can do to resolve the issue or if it's possible to discuss your visit in more detail, please feel free to contact us directly. We'd love to get to the bottom of this and turn things around for you.

Apr 03, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

We're sorry to hear that your visit didn't meet the high standards that guests have come to expect from our dealership. If there's anything we can do to resolve the issue or if it's possible to discuss your visit in more detail, please feel free to contact us directly. We'd love to get to the bottom of this and turn things around for you.

March 29, 2026

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The dealership is nice and I feel like the process is organized. I just feel like it takes a really long time to get an oil change etc More

by JENLIKESFROGS
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Yes

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Mar 30, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your experience. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

March 29, 2026

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Andrew Montgomery was my assistant service dealer. I was charged for 1.5 hours labor time but it took no more than 1 hour to make the repair. I was also charged a 3% surcharge because I pay with a cre More

by bourbeau.rivard
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Yes

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Mar 30, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. If you would like to further discuss your visit, feel free to contact us at your convenience.

March 29, 2026

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Derek is one of the best service advisors I have ever had. Fantastic professional Service More

by slester5
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Yes

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Mar 29, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

It’s great to hear that Derek provided such professional support during your BMW X5 service. Thank you for recognizing his excellence. We look forward to assisting you with your next visit.

March 26, 2026

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Carlos is always a pleasure to work with. He is thorough at explaining things & prompt to return calls. He’s an amazing asset to BMW of Sarasota. More

by Patty464
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Mar 26, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

We’re grateful you took the time to share your experience with Carlos. His thorough explanations and prompt callbacks make working with him so easy. We look forward to your next visit.

March 24, 2026

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Derek always goes above and beyond with getting whatever needs to be done in a timely fashion. More

by scradd77
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Mar 24, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for noting how Derek managed your BMW X5 service promptly. He takes pride in keeping things on track. We look forward to assisting with any future maintenance.

March 18, 2026

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I made the appointment mainly to have them check the rear drivers side tire, which had been leaking air. Derrick said they had a tire to replace if necessary,being run flats. While there and oil change and t More

by llk6948
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No

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Mar 22, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for providing this feedback, and we apologize for not providing you with an exceptional service experience. We never like seeing that our service didn't meet the standards customers have come to expect, but reviews like this help us improve. If you don't mind reaching out to us so that we can speak directly, we'd love to address your concerns in detail.

Mar 22, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for providing this feedback, and we apologize for not providing you with an exceptional service experience. We never like seeing that our service didn't meet the standards customers have come to expect, but reviews like this help us improve. If you don't mind reaching out to us so that we can speak directly, we'd love to address your concerns in detail.

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