Derek Thomas
Derek Thomas at BMW of Sarasota

Derek Thomas | Page 4

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.

Dealership Experience

14 yrs, 10 mos

Industry Experience

26 yrs, 7 mos

4.6

2,252 Reviews

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2252 Reviews of Derek Thomas

May 01, 2026

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Always a good experience with bmw of Sarasota, my service advisor Derek has been great helping with whatever I need. Always going above and beyond. More

by connorkirk67
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May 01, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

It’s wonderful to hear that your BMW X5 service experience has been consistently smooth. Derek will be thrilled to know his support made a difference for you. We look forward to assisting with your next visit.

April 30, 2026

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Exceptional service. Derek was extremely professional and handled everything from start to finish on the service on my BMW. His communication throughout the process was p More

by jennifer_thayer
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Apr 30, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with Derek’s professional care on your BMW. It’s great to know his clear communication and the loaner car arrangement made you feel valued. We look forward to helping you again.

April 30, 2026

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Derek was very attentive in explaining my dashboard alerts and maintenance necessary to be completed. The car is a 2016, 328 and the maintenance was due. More

by RPOLONYC
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Apr 30, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

We’re pleased you found Derek’s explanation of your dashboard alerts and maintenance requirements on your 2016 BMW 328 helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience. Let us know if there’s anything else we can assist with.

April 27, 2026

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I scheduled an appointment and found the staff to be exceptionally pleasant and helpful; I would highly recommend their services. More

by TimG
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Apr 27, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Delighted to know scheduling was smooth and our team provided friendly, helpful service. Derek and the rest of the staff appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for trusting us with your BMW.

April 27, 2026

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Josh Cash is excellent he's why you get a 5 Much thanks to Josh cash he earned the 5 rating More

by JDEARDEN
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Apr 27, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

We’re thrilled to hear our service team helped earn that five-star rating for your BMW M5. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

April 26, 2026

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I called with a problem they had me come in right away and took care of the issue right away More

by LBARR15
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Apr 26, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

We’re pleased we could get you in quickly and resolve the issue on your BMW X5 right away. Thank you for letting us address your concern so promptly. We look forward to helping you with any future service needs.

April 26, 2026

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Rahul Sharma was great to work with while purchasing our BMW X5 Hybrid. From the time we met him until we left the dealership, he was very helpful. He had everything prepared, after our phone call saying More

by PONVERT102
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Apr 26, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

It’s wonderful to hear that Rahul’s preparation and efficiency made your BMW X5 Hybrid purchase seamless. We’re glad he could arrange your insurance transfer on a Saturday and address every question before you left. Thank you for sharing your feedback and congratulations on your new BMW!

April 22, 2026

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Strong customer service and support. Derek Thomas kept me informed of the progress of my repair and insured a quality experience More

by FRANKS29
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Apr 22, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thanks for recognizing the support Derek provided during your BMW X3 service. We’re glad you stayed informed throughout the repair and that everything met your expectations. We look forward to seeing you at your next service appointment.

April 22, 2026

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I’ve been with BMW Sarasota for many years. Their service has always been amazing. My most recent issue with my car was diagnosed quickly and the work was done within a couple of hours. Derek w More

by ROBIKEMAN
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Apr 22, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

We appreciate you bringing your BMW M340 to our service team for so many years. We’re glad Derek and the team diagnosed the issue swiftly and completed the work in a few hours. It’s wonderful to know you’re happy with our service.

April 13, 2026

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The wait time for service is unusually slow. Not thrilled with my experience and overall needs improvement. More

by terpgator2
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Apr 16, 2026

BMW of Sarasota responded

Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize for not delivering 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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