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Veterans Ford

(800 reviews)
Sales hours: 8:30am to 9:00pm
Service hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm
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Monday 8:30am–9:00pm 7:00am–7:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am–9:00pm 7:00am–7:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am–9:00pm 7:00am–7:00pm
Thursday 8:30am–9:00pm 7:00am–7:00pm
Friday 8:30am–9:00pm 7:00am–7:00pm
Saturday 8:30am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm–6:00pm Closed
New (833) 241-4667 (833) 241-4667
Used (833) 241-0518 (833) 241-0518
Service (833) 241-0637 (833) 241-0637

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(800 reviews)

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Veterans Ford Tampa Florida

I truly hope Lorenzo - I can write a review that will show your customers that your dealership is and goes above for all in sales and service. I purchased 2015 Volvo on May 23 2022… To be continued at a later date depending on outcome… At any time I will be happy to fill in all the blanks and look forward to hearing from you regarding the sale. Thank you

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 3.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you for your feedback. It's my understanding that your vehicle is currently at a different dealership. We have been touch with them and they hope to have your car fixed this week. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to assist you. Thank you, Lorenzo Pena - General Manager - 813-637-2948

I bought a nice car from Veterans last year but the

I bought a nice car from Veterans last year but the service they offer is terrible. I went to have a tire replaced because I purchased road hazard and the best warranty package they had. When I took my car in,, I told the service advisor, I had plugged the tire in the side wall and it needed to be replaced. I ubered home because they said it woukd take 5 hours. Had a family member drop me off to get my car several hours later and It was returned to me with a patch in the side wall and the existing plug I had put in it. So, had to argue with svc department before they admitted my tire should've been replaced. When I got my car back with the new didn't even have a valve stem cover. My cars a 2020 Explorer limited. It was there for 2 days for the tire and It has 2 recalls, one for safety. Noone even mentioned it. I wasted a ton of money buying the warranty and lost an entire day of work. Veterans ford service department is not worth your time and effort. The service departments disregard for its customers safety is inacceptable and the tremendous effort the GM and Sales Manager put into resolving my issue was met by a group of service people that simply do nor care. :-( They had me go to uhaul for a hitch scheduled by ford and then said I had to go after uhaul for damage caused to my car but the paperwork was under their name. There has been no attempt to compensate me properly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 1.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Dealer response

Jimmy, while I am sorry to see that you are disappointed, I think it is only fair to include some more information about what happened here. Customer safety is our top priority, and we have been actively working to assist with your vehicle. The repairs were completed at U-Haul in an attempt to help make things right for you, and it is concerning to see that this was not better reflected in your experience. I can see that you are frustrated, and I would appreciate the chance to speak with you directly to see if there is anything more I can do to address this feedback. If you are willing to discuss this further, please feel free to give me a call. Thank you, Travis Letson - Fixed Operations Director - 813-962-1100

Nicole Lallier is the best of the bestShe is hardworking

Nicole Lallier is the best of the bestShe is hardworking and extremely dedicated young lady

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

Teddy, thank you for taking the time to review us! We are so glad to hear that you had a successful experience working with Nicole and the Veterans Ford team. Drive safely, and we hope to see you back again down the road!

Avoid this place

AVOID THIS PLACE. I bought a car from them and it was missing an adapter that supposed to come with the car and they forgot to put it back on the trunk. Hannah Varner, the sales person and manager promised to send it to, but never did. I called Hannah 4 times and in every call she lied telling me the equipment was mailed to me. They did the best they could to sell the car at all cost but when it's comes to customers service...forget about it. I have proof of all negotiation.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 3.0
  • Buying process 1.0
  • Quality of repair 1.0
  • Overall facilities 2.0
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Angelo, I am concerned to read this feedback. I assure you that it is never our intention to misinform our guests and I am sorry for the delay with your adapter. I looked into this matter and was informed that your adapter was mailed, however since it was not set up on the due bill, we were unaware. You should have received it by now, but if you have not, I would like to ensure that this is taken care of as soon as possible. Please reach out to me at your convenience. Thank you, Lorenzo Pena - General Manager - 813-962-1100 x 209

Great service

This is the third Ford dealership I have had experience with and was by far the best. Everyone I worked with was very friendly and helpful, they didn't hide any of the fees and were straight forward with the price the quoted(actually wound up being a little cheaper than their initial quote!) And helped me out with getting an explorer foe my family. This was also while I was juggling 3 kids under 5 with a stroller. All in all great experience and I would definitely recommend them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Ryan, We're very pleased to hear that the Veterans Ford team stepped in and delivered such a seamless buying experience. It's great we could send you home in a vehicle that is right for you and your family. Enjoy your new Ford Explorer!

This is the third Ford dealership I have had experience

This is the third Ford dealership I have had experience with and was by far the best. Everyone I worked with was very friendly and helpful, they didn't hide any of the fees and were straight forward with the price the quoted(actually wound up being a little cheaper than their initial quote!) And helped me out with getting an explorer for my family. This was also while I was juggling 3 kids under 5 with a stroller. All in all great experience and I would definitely recommend them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

Ryan, We're very pleased to hear that the Veterans Ford team stepped in and delivered such a seamless buying experience. It's great we could send you home in a vehicle that is right for you and your family. Enjoy your new Ford Explorer!

Purchasing a New Bronco

Lorenzo, Mark, and Sean went over and above helping me with the order of a new Bronco. They were all very knowledgeable. I had a great experience. Definitely recommend purchasing a vehicle from Veteran’s Ford!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Krista, thank you for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that you found the right vehicle working with Lorenzo, Mark, Sean, and the team. Drive safely in your new Ford Bronco, and we hope to see you back again at Veterans Ford!

Lorenzo, Mark, and Sean went over and above helping me...

Lorenzo, Mark, and Sean went over and above helping me with the order of a new Bronco. They were all very knowledgeable. I had a great experience. Definitely recommend purchasing a vehicle from Veteran’s Ford!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

Krista, thank you for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that you found the right vehicle working with Lorenzo, Mark, Sean, and the team. Drive safely in your new Ford Bronco, and we hope to see you back again at Veterans Ford!

I'd advise no one to purchase a vehicle here. My...

I'd advise no one to purchase a vehicle here. My experience has been horrible from beginning to never ending. I live three hours away and have traveled back here to Tampa to try and have them fix something that could have been fixed in my city, something that was told before I purchased that the car was fixed. Honestly they reset the settings on the dash and told me it was fixed. I repeatedly asked for weeks if something was wrong with the vehicle before purchase and in text messages, in phone calls, in voicemail and all stated nothing is wrong with the car. Come to find out something is 100% wrong with the car. Then I called after purchase they stated they'd take the car back and close the deal when I had already gotten rid of my truck. Then was told they underpriced the car which was a mistake on their part and I should basically be grateful that I got the car for the price I did. I was lied to, manipulated, and the service people were rude. This car should have never been sold. I like the car I just want what I paid for, a working vehicle They didn't even give me the opportunity to say no, only after I picked of this broken vehicle and drove it back to my city. Then was suggested I buy a car where I live after returning it to them, they'd tow it back and put it up for auction. See that there is already crazy in itself. So yea tow the only vehicle I have to get around🤔and instead just auction a care you illegally sold me. The car wasn't inspected correctly, wasn't fixed , was nit looked at before they sold it to me, just wanted to get rid of a car. I was even blamed me for turning down a warranty as if it were my fault. Then most warranties don't even cover emissions. I'm tired truly, completely disgusted with how this situation is handled. Never received phone calls back had to constantly call, left messages, then they had my salesperson call me when her job was done with me how cowardly. I didnt need to speak to her at all. These people don't deserve your honest hard earned dollars. I have never had this much trouble after purchasing a car with anyone. Taking advantage of people always comes back to you....ALWAYS!!!!! When I tell someone I'm coming on a specific day, at least give the courtesy to record it especially traveling in a tsunami for three hrs to get here, arrived and no one knew I was coming, the manager or Ken whoever he was ,in service didn't remember anything about my vehicle or the numerous times we sent the diagnostic from Honda. Honestly they could have just let me get my car fixed where I live and I would have went on with my life. Sitting here for hours with not even one courtesy update. When people write reviews it's for a.reason listen to them,,, DON'T BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!!!!!!!!! So four later update: they once again threw it in my face that they honored an internet price which is not my fault, why is that even a factor they could have told me no to internet price and raised it back up and they sold me a faulty car and said wasn't which is illegal. They said they fixed it but lights come a day later. So they have me sitting here for hours only to tell me they're not paying to fix it unless I pay out of pocket but was told before I drove here that they were willing to fix it. I have been patient this entire time my patience has completely ran out, so the service guy brings hector over to drive me back to my broken xxx car and states no one told me they'd fix it, and I was all set to go. Fine no issue goodbye, so because my phone automatically records every single phone call and message I've received I have it on record if I brought my car down they'd fix it they just didn't want to send a check he asked to listen to the recording, I'd never let them hear that only in court because I stated on the call I'm working bat working "recording" so was told . So the guy he left when I'm ready to go , comes back states they'll pay to fix what's not wrong with the car because right before him Kay the sales person they kept sending over for no reason, said all kinds of things are wrong and blamed me for not returning the car as if I had that option. And honestly if coils n plugs was only wrong I would have just fixed it without contacting them, however that's not what's wrong, the fuel injectors were tested which was given to them. These people I swear, absolutely none of this is my fault I had to end up calling my lawyer who advised me what to do next. Because whether people believe it or not, black people are educated like myself, I didn't spend 10 years in criminal law school for this to fly by and yes I have a lawyer I've had for years. So.. avoid this dealership, read reviews. THIS is what happens at tiny car lots.. However granted not everyone was rude, this situation was extremely unprofessional on their end. So next day update: not fixed, same issues obviously it's what was diagnosed from the beginning... they also told me for weeks they had a Honda dealership that they were working with and had sent the car too but turns out it was not a Honda dealership, it was just another body shop that basically did an AutoZone read. I actually took my car to a Honda dealership who diagnosed the problem so guess what all the dash lights are back on because the car is not fixed, in which Honda said if the coils and plugs were changed anyway the dashes but come back on because it's the fuel injectors in which I try to tell the people at veterans Ford and guess what the Honda dealership that I took the car to was 100% right because the dash lights came back on I took it back to my Honda, same read, so what my lawyer advised me to do is reach out one last time and only one time and let them know basically I'm ready for court, which we were. Only then was I able to get a quick response which hasn't happened since I had the vehicle. I was advised not to respond to whatever they sent. They ended up sending a chk to Honda after all of everything that could have been avoided. So at the end of the day they should have never sold this car if they didn't know what was wrong. If buying this car and this condition as is and knowing about the car issues would have been completely on me but buying this car after being told that everything in this car was fixed several times and there was nothing wrong with this car that's completely on them because they sold it to me knowing that this car was not fixed because they were unable problem so they reset the settings and so this car that is illegal. ANYWAY I ADVISE EVERYONE GET A FAMILY LAWYER. Just in case you have problems like this, don't let people do you dirty. So .....just smh at this entire situation, this could have been so easy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 1.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

I'm so disappointed to see that you're frustrated by your purchase experience, as we strive to take better care of our customers than this. We sent your vehicle to get serviced and diagnosed at a Honda store before selling it. Unfortunately, you continued to have issues after your purchase so we asked you to bring it back. When the issue happened again we contacted your hometown dealer and covered the cost of the repairs. I do apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you dealt with. This will be a learning experience for us, and if you would like to discuss anything further, I'm available to take your call. Thank you, Lorenzo Pena - General Manager - 813-962-1100 x 209

Best customer service in the Service Department. Very...

Best customer service in the Service Department. Very pleased with Carter as our Service Advisor. He went above and beyond to help us. He had an issue with a recall and he made sure my truck was fixed right. It’s time we ever felt trust in a dealership.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Dealer response

Rog, thank you for the great review! We appreciate your business and are thrilled to hear that you had such a successful service experience working with Carter and the Veterans Ford team. Drive safely, and we hope to see you back again down the road!