Larry Riddle
Larry Riddle at Lakeland Volkswagen

Larry Riddle

Business Manager

Lakeland Volkswagen

209 S Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

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4.7
645 Reviews

Dealership Experience

8 yrs, 10 mos

Industry Experience

34 yrs

Languages Spoken

English English

4.7

645 Reviews

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645 Reviews of Larry Riddle

December 02, 2025

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A pleasant surprise with no sales pressure but helpful, knowledgeable staff. Worth my drive from Saint Petersburg! More

by EricFeder62
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Yes

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Dec 02, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hello Eric, we are thrilled to hear your visit to Lakeland Volkswagen was such a positive experience. It is great knowing the team could be helpful and share their knowledge without any pressure. Driving from Saint Petersburg is no small trip, and we are glad you feel it was worth your time.

November 26, 2025

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Very Disappointed With the Service Department I brought my car to VW Lakeland and clearly explained several issues, including the ongoing start/stop problem. Instead of checking everything I mentioned, the More

by NOBELHERRERA
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Nov 27, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your recent visit. Your concerns are of utmost importance to us. We apologize for any inconvenience your visit may have caused you and want you to know we have forwarded your review to the appropriate party to handle your concerns. You can expect to hear a response from our team shortly. In the meantime, we thank you for your patience and look forward to speaking to you soon.

November 20, 2025

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Very pleasant, professional experience. Genuine and transparent representation. Very knowledgeable of the vehicle we were interested in. No surprises or pressure. Highly recommended! More

by YESDEAR332000
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Other Employees Tagged: Dominic Bailey , Thanks to the car prep people. Car was very clean and ready.

Nov 21, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hello, we’re so glad to hear you had such a positive experience at Lakeland Volkswagen. It’s great that our team could provide genuine, transparent guidance and answer all your questions about the vehicle. Thank you for recommending us, we really appreciate it!

November 19, 2025

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Dan was great understanding my needs as a customer. I see he moving up in the company More

by Jyazmer
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Other Employees Tagged: Danny Gonzalez

Nov 20, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi there, we’re so glad Dan was able to meet your needs and make your experience smooth and easy. It’s always nice to hear when our team makes a positive impact, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback about Lakeland Volkswagen.

November 19, 2025

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Amazing customer service from Danny and Larry. Danny was amazing from start to finish. Larry was also amazing as well. More

by britterin
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Other Employees Tagged: Danny Gonzalez

Nov 20, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi there, we’re thrilled to hear that Danny and Larry took such good care of you. It’s great to know their efforts made your visit smooth and enjoyable. We appreciate you letting us know about your experience at Lakeland Volkswagen.

November 14, 2025

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Friendly, professional and helpful. Had a appointment in the morning, the gentleman came out greet me , took a look at the problem and gave me a couple of reasons why this would happen, More

by Mkoly
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Nov 15, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi, We’re thrilled to hear that your visit to Lakeland Volkswagen went so smoothly. It’s great that our team could clearly explain the issue, give you an idea of the repair time, and make sure you had a ride while your vehicle was being worked on. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to continue making your visits easy and convenient!

November 13, 2025

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Dominic Bailey salesman Was Pleasant to Deal with. Made the Stressful time more relaxing. He is a Great Asset to Lakeland VW. Larry Riddle Financial Advisor was Friendly and Showed Options to Offers t More

by ODDRIVER
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Nov 14, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi, we’re thrilled Dominic was able to make your visit to Lakeland Volkswagen more relaxed and enjoyable. It’s always great to hear when our team takes the stress out of the process. It's wonderful that Larry could help you explore options that fit your budget, and we’re happy it made a difference. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

November 13, 2025

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The atmosphere is amazing all the staff is very friendly and very helpful. No pressure to look or buy a car. More

by Seleta.ellis
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Other Employees Tagged: Danny Gonzalez

Nov 14, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi Seleta, we’re thrilled you enjoyed the friendly and helpful vibe at Lakeland Volkswagen. Making sure you can take your time without any pressure is really important to us, and it’s great to hear it made a difference. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!

November 06, 2025

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Easy negotiation and purchase. Smooth transaction. Would highly recommend. Very pleased with vehicle and staff. More

by mturtle74
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Other Employees Tagged: Danny Gonzalez, Dominic Bailey

Nov 07, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi, we’re so glad your experience at Lakeland Volkswagen was smooth from start to finish. It’s great to hear the team made the purchase easy and enjoyable. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending us. We’re thrilled you’re happy with your new vehicle!

November 03, 2025

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Dominic and Larry were both very professional and helpful when I went to buy my car! I’m very happy with my purchase and I definitely would buy more cars from them. Thanks for being friendly and professional More

by Kristina
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Nov 04, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi Kristina, we’re thrilled to hear Dominic and Larry made your car buying experience so positive! It’s great knowing you’re happy with your purchase, and we’d be excited to help you again in the future. Thanks for sharing your kind words!

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