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Lakeland Volkswagen

Lakeland, FL

4.3
2,798 Reviews
At the Lakeland Volkswagen, we work to provide our customers with vehicle options to suit every taste and style, state-of-the-art facilities, and a pressure-free, customer-focused approach to service. As part of this unique level of service offers you and your vehicle a wide array of exclusive amenities, including these great benefits: Complimentary Car Washes 10% Off Accessories & Clothing Internet Work Stations Lakeland Volkswagen Gourmet Coffee Bar
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209 S Lake Parker Ave

Lakeland, FL

33801

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January 17, 2025

Never in my life have I encountered a name brand dealership with as much incompetence as this place. First & last time I’ll bring my VW here. I’ll gladly drive further for better service. Called bef More

by RCR
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No
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Michelle Barnett
3.0
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Jan 17, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Good morning can you provide some additional information to understand what transpried at the time of your service, invoice # and vin thank you

January 17, 2025

This dealership has excellent and highly responsible workers, however; every time I go there, they are extremely busy. Also the VW part delivery system should be as fast as Amazon. More

by mcorderostahl
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Matthew Lindberg
5.0
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Katlyn Oldham
5.0
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Jan 19, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with our team. We apologize for the wait times and appreciate your patience. We're working hard to improve our part delivery system to provide a quicker turnaround. We look forward to serving you again soon!

January 17, 2025

Ashleigh is great to work with. Does her best to accommodate. I hope all problems are fixed now regarding my car’s failures. More

by samuelsantana129
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Ashleigh
Jan 19, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you for sharing your experience, Samuel! We're happy to hear Ashleigh was able to help accommodate you. We hope your car is all set now and running smoothly. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to reach out!

January 17, 2025

They were not respectful of my time when I was there. I waited about 2 hours for a routine maintenance and was the 1st appointment of the day More

by NAPAGNUCCO
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Matthew Lindberg
3.0
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Jan 19, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi, We’re sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration you experienced with the wait time. We strive to respect our customers' time and ensure efficient service, and it seems we missed the mark during your visit. Please reach out to Jared Diveley at jared@lakelandvw.com so we can address your concerns and work toward making your next visit a smoother experience. Thank you for your feedback.

January 15, 2025

Was scheduled for a warranty repair, and when I showed up for the appointment, they told me they did not have the part. Keep in mind that I had been at the dealer waiting for the vehicle for over an hour. Th More

by DIOMA HURTADO
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Matthew Lindberg
1.0
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Katlyn Oldham
1.0
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January 15, 2025

Good experience with scheduling and completing work. Disappointed with them not being able to confirm or use my VW Authorized Prepaid Service plan which is supposed to be able to be used at any VW deale More

by Speakmanbiz
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Matthew Lindberg
3.0
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Katlyn Oldham
3.0
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January 13, 2025

Had $7500 worth of Service done here, Got my Touareg back after (8) Weeks and 1st day back, My Wife advised me it smelled Hot and Still OVERHEATING! I was told by “Gio” the Service Manager that “When it le More

by Mfett71
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No
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Gio
Jan 13, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

AFTER THE REPAIRS WAS COMPETLED VEHICLE RETURNED 2416 MILES LATER AND YOU SERVICE CONTRACT PAID $6500 FOR THE REPAIRS YOU PAID $977.65 WE HAVE ALL THE DOCUMENTS TO BACK IT UP THAT"S THE CORECT INFORMATION HAVE A GREAT DAY

Jan 13, 2025 -

Mfett71 responded

It was driven 2k miles and I have Coolant Receipts for the entire time I got it back! The Coolant purchased was Exclusive to VW Vehicles in which I will NEVER own again! But, I guess you think I’d purchase Coolant when I didn’t need it just to throw hard earned Money away right?

Jan 13, 2025 -

Mfett71 responded

May 18th Dropped Car off to correct Timing Chain Tensioner and “Coolant / Hot smell” Aug 7th Purchased aftermarket Coolant Pipe and delivered to Lakeland VW for install. Aug 15th Car about ready for pickup. Aug 19th I Picked Car up. Aug 26th VW sent Tow Truck to my Home to address Water intrusion AND still smelling Hot! Water intrusion was not VW fault. Sunroof Drain detached. Aug 28th I picked car up. No diag as far as “Still smelling Hot” Nov 5th. Reached out to VW, car still overheating! Nov 12th No response to contact on Nov 5th! So, I threaten Attorney Nov 15th I stated it used another Gallon. Nov 21st Finally, Scheduled for service to address Overheating. Nov 27th I was asked to approve (2) Hrs Diagnostic time to find Coolant Leak. Dec. 2nd I was told I had a blown Head Gasket which was not related to the repairs initially made. Really?? As you can see… I also have Documentation and will continue to escalate until Satisfaction is met! Mike

Jan 13, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

AS IT WAS STATED TO YOU TECH PERFORMED COOLANT PRESSURE TEST AND FOUND THAT THE PIPE WAS LEAKING AFTER REPLACING THE PIPE TECH PRESSURIZED COOLANT SYSTEM, SYSTEM WAS HOLDING PRESSURE, NO INDICATION THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS A CONCERN. WHEN YOU RETURN AFTER DRIVING 2140 MILE LATER TECH PERFORMED LEAK DETECTOR KIT AND DETRMINED HEADGASKET IS LEAKING IN TO THE COMBUSTION.

Jan 13, 2025 -

Mfett71 responded

So let me see if I can wrap my head around this, you determine the coolant pipe was the problem, I wouldn’t purchased on my own dime, you said it was fixed, but it continued to leak from the day I brought it home? Curious, if you read what you write out loud before you send it. At the end of the day, I don’t doubt the cooling tube was leaking. Just be honest, the diagnosis was not completed thoroughly. Therefore, one small crack in a tube might have been fixed, however, the coolant I was losing Continued to disappear after you “Not So” thoroughly corrected the Issue(s). I’m just curious how this would’ve shaken out if it was your wife’s vehicle? In your position at the dealership, I’m sure it would’ve been rectified at no charge! But, I’m also sure your bonus structure isn’t based on pro bono / Do the right thing for the Customer either. Typical “Car Business” Mentality. Oh and, Nice ALL CAPS replies BTW.

January 12, 2025

Responsive and easy to deal with. Worked the deal over the phone as we were coming from over an hour away. Everything was as expected. More

by jdaltongarris
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Larry Riddle
4.0
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Michelle Barnett
5.0
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Jan 13, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi, Thank you for sharing your experience with Lakeland Volkswagen! We’re glad to hear that our team made the process smooth and convenient, especially given the distance you traveled. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your trust in us!

January 12, 2025

I have been coming to Lakeland VW since 2002. Bought many vehicles here. Never had a problem. Michelle is always very attentive and listens to you. Larry is very upfront on your needs or wants. More

by vwghia1971
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Charles Draper
5.0
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Larry Riddle
5.0
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Michelle Barnett
5.0
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Jeffrey Dixon
5.0
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Jan 13, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you for your loyalty to Lakeland Volkswagen and for choosing us for so many of your vehicles! We’re delighted to hear that Michelle’s attentiveness and Larry’s upfront approach have made your experiences positive and pressure-free. Your trust means everything to us, and we look forward to serving you for years to come!

January 12, 2025

They are very clean. I got new tires and they said my shocks were leaking. I let the mechanic at the shop look at it and he came to get me and showed me that they were no More

by morgan44823
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Katlyn Oldham
5.0
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Jan 22, 2025 -

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you for your feedback, Morgan! We're glad you found our facility clean and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. We take accuracy seriously, and we're sorry for any confusion regarding the shocks. Please feel free to reach out to Jared Diveley at jared@lakelandvw.com if you'd like to discuss this further. We value your business and hope to serve you again!