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Assistant Service Manager

BMW of Sarasota

5151 Clark Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233

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4.6

2,252 Reviews

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

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14 yrs, 10 mos

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26 yrs, 7 mos

4.6

2,252 Reviews

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2252 Reviews of Derek Thomas

May 29, 2026

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Derick and Eddie (sales guy) are awesome! Great experience with service and sales! BMW of Sarasota is 5 star! Great experience with service and sales! BMW of Sarasota is 5 star! More

by MPKELLY28

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May 29, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for the five-star review! Derek and our staff are delighted that you enjoyed both the sales process and service on your BMW X3. We look forward to supporting your BMW needs again.

May 27, 2026

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Derek was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure dealing with him. I have always had a good experience at this dealership. It was a pleasure dealing with him. I have always had a good experience at this dealership. More

by dyowell

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May 27, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

It’s wonderful to hear that Derek’s expertise made your BMW X3 service a pleasure. We appreciate your continued loyalty and look forward to serving you again. Thank you for sharing your experience!

May 16, 2026

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Very professional, informed of needs and options, and completed as promised Derek is very honest and direct. A positive on my book completed as promised Derek is very honest and direct. A positive on my book More

by WFSAILOR43

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May 16, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

Delighted to hear our service team on your BMW X3 offered clear guidance on needs and options and completed everything as promised. Derek prides himself on being honest and direct, and we’re glad his approach earned your positive review.

May 12, 2026

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I enjoy working with Derek in servicing both my BMWs. Our 2026 was in for a scheduled oil change & it went just as planned. Our 2026 was in for a scheduled oil change & it went just as planned. More

by ajrosin71

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May 13, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for trusting Derek with the scheduled oil change on your 2026 BMW. We’re glad everything went smoothly and appreciate you bringing both of your BMWs to us for service.

May 11, 2026

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Derek Thomas is extremely knowledgeable, polite, forthcoming, and customer-centric. It is a pleasure to have Derek as my service advisor. forthcoming, and customer-centric. It is a pleasure to have Derek as my service advisor. More

by rgreco47

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May 11, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

Your feedback about Derek’s knowledgeable and courteous assistance made our day. We’re delighted to know he offered a transparent, customer-focused experience while servicing your BMW X1. We look forward to assisting you again.

May 10, 2026

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The video from the mechanic was good. I am so glad Derek Thomas is my Service Advisor. He is easy to talk to and is patient when answering questions. I am so glad Derek Thomas is my Service Advisor. He is easy to talk to and is patient when answering questions. More

by Cclemieux

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May 10, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with the mechanic’s video and for highlighting Derek’s patience and clear communication. We’re glad he made things easy for you. Enjoy your BMW X5 and let us know if you have any questions down the road.

May 08, 2026

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Patient with me answering my questions and explaining options. And didn't try to over sell me for things not yet needed. options. And didn't try to over sell me for things not yet needed. More

by Lakatjen

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May 08, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

We’re glad Derek took the time to answer your questions and walk you through the available options. It’s great to hear our team focused on what was truly needed for your BMW X5. Please let us know if there’s anything else we can help with.

May 04, 2026

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Thank you so much for the service, all time and excellent. Thank you Derek and the team for helping. excellent. Thank you Derek and the team for helping. More

by puknub

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May 06, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you so much for your kind words for Derek and for taking the time to leave us this wonderful feedback!

May 04, 2026

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Service advisor the best. Thank you ?? so much Derek and Maria Best of service very happy. Thank you ?? so much Derek and Maria Best of service very happy. More

by puknub

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May 04, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for recognizing Derek’s outstanding assistance with your Lexus ES 350 service. We’re delighted he made your visit such a positive experience. Let us know whenever you need anything else.

May 03, 2026

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Professional, customer focused and responsive to the clients needs, Derek has been a breath of fresh air in dealing with your service department clients needs, Derek has been a breath of fresh air in dealing with your service department More

by DIVITOJ33

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May 03, 2026 -

BMW of Sarasota responded

We’re thrilled to hear that Derek’s professional and attentive approach made the service for your BMW 740 seamless. It’s wonderful that his responsiveness to your needs stood out. We look forward to assisting you again.

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