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Larry Riddle

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Larry Riddle

Business Manager

Lakeland Volkswagen

209 S Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

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4.6

624 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

8 yrs, 7 mos

Industry Experience

33 yrs, 9 mos

Languages Spoken

English

4.6

624 Reviews

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624 Reviews of Larry Riddle

September 01, 2025

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I had a standard VW recall and it was handled swiftly! The service staff at Lakeland VW are top notch. The service staff at Lakeland VW are top notch. More

by Dan T

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Other Employees Tagged: Jared Diveley, Charles Draper, Jeff Arthur

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Sep 02, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you Dan! We’re glad to hear your recall was handled quickly and that our service team at Lakeland Volkswagen provided top-notch care. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again.

September 01, 2025

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Codi and Lakeland VW have been great. Larry sneaking add on in that were not in the original out the door numbers was not, and his explanations were not satisfactory Larry sneaking add on in that were not in the original out the door numbers was not, and his explanations were not satisfactory More

by Audra0729

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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Arthur, Danny Gonzalez, Codi McDowell

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Sep 02, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad Codi and the team at Lakeland Volkswagen were able to assist you. We apologize for any confusion regarding the additional charges and the explanations provided. Please reach out to our General Manager, Jared Diveley, at jared@lakelandvw.com so we can address your concerns and ensure everything is clarified to your satisfaction.

August 26, 2025

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Friendly and helpful staff. Nice atmosphere for customers. Haven’t had any issues with my new car but the shop did an excellent job on my last vehicle and in a timely manner. Nice atmosphere for customers. Haven’t had any issues with my new car but the shop did an excellent job on my last vehicle and in a timely manner. More

by alice_diveley

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Other Employees Tagged: Jared Diveley, Charles Draper, Jeff Arthur, John Sullivan, Michelle Barnett

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Aug 27, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you, Alice! We’re happy to hear our team made you feel welcome and that both your past service experience and your new car have been going so well. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to being here for you whenever you need us!

August 26, 2025

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I continue to patron laleland vw because of the people who work there. Ashleigh and Saul in service. Dan the master mechanic and Michelle and Dominic in sales. who work there. Ashleigh and Saul in service. Dan the master mechanic and Michelle and Dominic in sales. More

by moyano.lou

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Other Employees Tagged: Charles Draper, Michelle Barnett, Dominic Bailey

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Aug 27, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you so much, Moyano! It’s wonderful to hear that our team members, including Ashleigh, Saul, Dan, Michelle, and Dominic, have made such a lasting impression on you. We’re grateful for your continued trust in Lakeland VW and look forward to welcoming you back whenever you need us!

Aug 27, 2025 -

moyano.lou responded

I truly recommend lakeland vw because of their friendly and professional staff

August 25, 2025

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Dominic was amazing to work with! He took the time to actually listen to what I was looking for and really worked on my behalf to get what I wanted. I wasn’t looking forward to the ca He took the time to actually listen to what I was looking for and really worked on my behalf to get what I wanted. I wasn’t looking forward to the car buying experience, but he made the whole process easy and enjoyable! More

by Amanda

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Yes

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Aug 25, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

That’s fantastic to hear, Amanda! We’re so glad Dominic turned what you expected to be a stressful experience into an easy and enjoyable one. Taking the time to listen and work hard for our customers is what it’s all about, and we’re thrilled he made that happen for you. Congrats on your new car!

August 23, 2025

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Great experience working with Lakeland VW! Friendly, no pressure, and went above and beyond to make sure our car buying experience was easy. Friendly, no pressure, and went above and beyond to make sure our car buying experience was easy. More

by Riley_ar

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Aug 25, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you, Riley! We’re so happy to hear your experience at Lakeland VW was friendly, pressure-free, and stress-free. It’s great to know our team went the extra mile to make the process easy for you. Enjoy your new ride!

August 21, 2025

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Dominic answered all questions and made sure we were able to get the right vehicle for our daughter. to get the right vehicle for our daughter. More

by njdvls2000

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Other Employees Tagged: Michelle Barnett, Dominic Bailey

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Aug 22, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi, thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Dominic was able to answer all your questions and help find the perfect vehicle for your daughter at Lakeland Volkswagen. We hope she enjoys her new car!

August 17, 2025

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Great quick professional service good accommodations. Take the shuttle in the new buzz you won’t regret it Take the shuttle in the new buzz you won’t regret it More

by HBXL

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Other Employees Tagged: Jared Diveley, Charles Draper, Jeff Arthur, John Sullivan, Ron Fondaw, Michelle Barnett, Jeffrey Dixon, Danny Gonzalez, Dominic Bailey

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Aug 18, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

We’re happy to hear you had a great experience with our fast and professional service! Glad you enjoyed the shuttle in the new Buzz at Lakeland Volkswagen.

August 03, 2025

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Danny Hernandez a excelent seller, good actitud and helpful. Good attention everyone at dealership im happy with my new GTI helpful. Good attention everyone at dealership im happy with my new GTI More

by robertsantiago398

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Other Employees Tagged: Danny Gonzalez, Dominic Bailey

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Aug 04, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you, Robert! We’re glad to hear Danny Hernandez provided excellent service and that the rest of our Lakeland Volkswagen team made your experience a positive one. Enjoy your new GTI!

July 30, 2025

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Danny and Dominic and the managers were great … they went beyond expectations … while Tristan was a deception … he ignored us Hispanic that were in the show room for more than 15 minutes and choose q white f beyond expectations … while Tristan was a deception … he ignored us Hispanic that were in the show room for more than 15 minutes and choose q white family - we bought 2 vehicles because Danny selling and empathy skills More

by estrelli_1

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Other Employees Tagged: Charles Draper, Jeff Arthur, Michelle Barnett, Danny Gonzalez

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Aug 01, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so glad to hear that Danny, Dominic, and the management team provided you with such great service and went above and beyond. We truly appreciate your business and your trust in purchasing not just one, but two vehicles with us. Your feedback is important, and we’ll be sure to share it with the team to ensure every guest feels equally welcomed and valued.

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