Checkered Flag Toyota

I have never been a fan of salesman. In fact after nearly thirty years of driving I have never purchased a new vehicle; I did not want to deal with the salesman and their lines. Finding myself in a s nearly thirty years of driving I have never purchased a new vehicle; I did not want to deal with the salesman and their lines. Finding myself in a situation where I needed a reliable car I decided to check in with a couple of dealerships for pricing. When I found Checker Flag Toyota on-line I started looking for information on their Camry. Before I knew it I was heading to the dealership to test ride a new car. That is when my wife and I met Jim Bowman. He was extremely professional, personable, and friendly. He made the trip to the dealership enjoyable, unlike how I thought it would go. There was no pressure, and no sales pitches or lines of crap. I respected that. I was also glad to find out Jim is a Military Veteran who served for over twenty years on active duty with the US Marine Corp. Jim is a Great Man, his service is and was outstanding. I would highly recommend Jim Bowman as a person to contact, for anyone considering purchasing a vehicle. More

Kudos to the sales team at Checkered Flag Toyota in Virginia Beach,VA - Bill, Jennifer and Suzanne! Last Saturday I went to another dealer down the road. I told them my financial situation and they w Virginia Beach,VA - Bill, Jennifer and Suzanne! Last Saturday I went to another dealer down the road. I told them my financial situation and they weren’t eager to work with me. I later drove into the lot at Checkered Flag, rolled down the window and asked Bill Peterson if he had a 2009 model or a demo on the lot. I repeated the same thing I had told the other dealer. He said “It sounds like you want to keep the payment down. Come on in and we’ll work something out’. He was very patient, professional and kind. I never dreamed I’d leave with a beautiful 2010 Corolla! Jennifer Brown was awesome too. She didn’t push things on me that I couldn’t afford but tailored a warranty to meet my needs and budget. I didn’t spend much time with Suzanne but she was also very friendly and positive! If the President of the United States had been there that day to buy a car I don’t think he would have been treated any better than I was. This is my 4th Corolla. I’ll go back in 3 years or 70,000 miles to see them again! Nancy Jackson Virginia Beach More

Robert Rosser is very good at what he does and makes sure that the costumer gets what they want He doesn't pressure people and I am always happy to do business with him, anytime! Thank you Mr. Rosser, I real that the costumer gets what they want He doesn't pressure people and I am always happy to do business with him, anytime! Thank you Mr. Rosser, I really appreciate the service and kindness you have given. More

Courteous, responsive, professional. Our car purchase experience was very pleasant. Overall customer service at the Checkered Flag Toyota dealer was significantly better than what we encountered at the experience was very pleasant. Overall customer service at the Checkered Flag Toyota dealer was significantly better than what we encountered at the Honda. I will definitely recommend this dealership to other people. Thanks Chris Pratt More

I would recommend this dealership because of the outstanding assistance of Michael Yuan. He was very friendly and courteous and has a genuine concern for his customers. I would therefore recommend outstanding assistance of Michael Yuan. He was very friendly and courteous and has a genuine concern for his customers. I would therefore recommend this dealership to my friends and family and recommend Michael Yuan as the sales person for them to contact when buying their vehicle. More

A++ My experience at this dealership was great from A++ My experience at this dealership was great from start to finish. I had wanted to stay away from "big" dealerships, thinking that they would be A++ My experience at this dealership was great from start to finish. I had wanted to stay away from "big" dealerships, thinking that they would be more expensive or have less of a used car selection. After spending my first couple days looking around mom & pop dealerships I was very dissapointed. Their selections were unorganized, crammed to capacity, over priced and looked like they had just arrived from the auction. The salesmen were pushy and kept trying to upsale me into a more expensive car than I could afford. (dirty & very used looking ones at that) I know I'm "used" car shopping, but presentation counts! To whom I owe thanks - I found Checkered Flag Toyota while passing by after one of the afore mentioned dissapointments. I was greeted by Jim Bowman and let out a breath of fresh air. He was patient and listened to what I needed. (under $10,000 and reliable!) After seeing that he didn't have anything on his lot to match my needs we went inside to check the other Checkered Flag stores. We found some of interest and made an appt. for the weekend to test drive them. He was so patient with me (and my daughter) when I wanted to drive EACH car... He gave his honest opinion about each of them which I appreciated! Being 26 and a single mom, I don't know much about cars. That Saturday we found another car that I instantly wanted. It was an 07 Yaris for only $10,400.. A great deal. I wanted that car! However, Jim called me the next day and said a guy had just traded in an 02 Accord (older than what I wanted). He was VERY adament that I needed to come see it. Reluctantly, I went there to take it for a spin. I am SO glad that Jim was so insistent about this car. It's perfect. Roomier than the Yaris and just a better car and loaded, an unexpected perk. He knew what I needed even when I didn't. Jim had a bunch of people hounding him for the car, but he graciously held it for me and wouldn't let anyone else purchase it! That was AWESOME!! My dad was helping with the financing which put in a couple wrinkles to the scenario, but Jim handled it easily and quickly and was able to get me in the car when I needed. I just had such a great experience with this dealer. They really took the stress out of buying a car and I recommend them to anyone and everyone!! Thanks Jim, Amy More

I had a wonderful experience...James was perfect to work with and understood my needs and situation. He suggested a lease, which was something I would have never considered, but was perfect for my situatio with and understood my needs and situation. He suggested a lease, which was something I would have never considered, but was perfect for my situation. I love my car. It has the perfect amount of amenities. More

Overall good experience...I could have done without the extra $5000+ in add-ons, [but my wife insisted, God love her...]...Mike was great...Thanks, Joe Paschall P.S; Blah, blah, blah, blah.....etc........ extra $5000+ in add-ons, [but my wife insisted, God love her...]...Mike was great...Thanks, Joe Paschall P.S; Blah, blah, blah, blah.....etc..........................................this is stupid!!! More

I was treated with respect by the sales team. They bent over backwards to find us the van in the color we wanted. during the delivery process we found some paint damage to the hood and chips in the windsh over backwards to find us the van in the color we wanted. during the delivery process we found some paint damage to the hood and chips in the windshield from when the van was transfered from another dealership. The delership corrected all of the issues and gave us a rental car to drive while we were waiting for our car to be repaired. More