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
653 Reviews

Dealership Experience

8 yrs, 10 mos

Industry Experience

34 yrs

Languages Spoken

English English

4.7

653 Reviews

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653 Reviews of Larry Riddle

December 23, 2025

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Dominic did an Excellent Job in my search for a Tiguan. Jeff n Larry great to work with! Enjoying my new Tiguan this Christmas Season ! More

by LawsonSusan240
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Arthur, Dominic Bailey

Dec 25, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi Susan, thank you for sharing your experience with Lakeland Volkswagen. We are thrilled to hear Dominic, Jeff, and Larry made your Tiguan search enjoyable. It is wonderful that you are able to enjoy your new Tiguan this holiday season. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again.

December 20, 2025

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Lakeland VW turned a potential negative situation into a positive outcome that I believe the owner would agree are his guiding principles. I had competing offer on identical 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo tha More

by jeff.nardelli
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeffrey Dixon, Carlos

Dec 22, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi Jeff, thank you for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review of your experience at Lakeland Volkswagen. We are thrilled to hear that Carlos and the rest of our team were able to turn a challenging situation into a positive outcome and deliver a smooth, fair transaction that met your expectations. It means a lot to know your time and effort traveling from Altamonte was worth it, and we truly appreciate your willingness to recommend us to friends and family.

December 18, 2025

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Great place, no pressure. Nice people. I would recommend to anyone that needs a new or used car. More

by sal.ramos58
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Other Employees Tagged: Charles Draper, Danny Gonzalez

Dec 20, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi Sal, thank you for your kind words about Lakeland Volkswagen. We’re glad you had a positive, no-pressure experience and appreciate your recommendation to others.

December 12, 2025

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I have purchased several vehicles from Lakeland VW. Honest and fair deals, great customer service in and out within a few hours. Excellent service department! Highly recommend! More

by MONTERO1234
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Other Employees Tagged: Charles Draper, Dominic Bailey

Dec 13, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Lakeland Volkswagen. We are thrilled to hear that you’ve had positive experiences with both our sales and service teams. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with honest deals and excellent service in the future.

December 06, 2025

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Ashleigh and now Jeremy do their best always to notify me on the progress of any work being done on my vehicle. I have dealt with Ashleigh for the past two years and she is great! One concern I had with my More

by pjmedina
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Other Employees Tagged: Ron Fondaw

Dec 07, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi, we’re glad to hear Ashleigh and Jeremy have kept you updated and provided great service over the years. We also appreciate your feedback about your tire rotation and understand your concerns. We’ll make sure your comments are shared with our service team so we can provide clear explanations and keep improving. We look forward to continuing to take care of your vehicle at Lakeland Volkswagen.

December 04, 2025

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I purchased a 2022 Tiguan R Line after test driving it. Drove back to Orlando and noticed a strange and very obvious whirring sound in the front suspension. It’s back in their service department being fi More

by sean.cary
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Other Employees Tagged: Michelle Barnett , Codi McDowell

Dec 05, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi Sean. Thank you for sharing what’s been going on with your Tiguan. I’m glad to hear the team has been taking good care of you and that everything is being handled under warranty, but I understand how frustrating it is to run into an issue so soon after the purchase. We’ll make sure the repair is fully addressed so you can feel confident moving forward with your vehicle. If anything else comes up or you just want an update, we’re here to help at Lakeland Volkswagen.

December 03, 2025

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I had an outstanding experience at this dealership from start to finish. The staff I worked with (Dominic and Larry) were friendly, helpful, patient, honest and genuine. Dominic completely changed my view More

by Mjbailey1207
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Other Employees Tagged: Dominic Bailey

Dec 04, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi. We’re thrilled to hear your experience with Dominic and Larry was so positive from start to finish. It’s wonderful knowing they were able to make the process friendly, honest, and stress-free. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re so glad you’re happy with your purchase from Lakeland Volkswagen.

December 03, 2025

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No pressure sales, lots of helpful advice. Awesome staff! Will definitely refer friends to them. More

by GIGI6464
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeff Arthur, Danny Gonzalez

Dec 04, 2025

Lakeland Volkswagen responded

Hi. It’s great to hear you felt comfortable and supported during your visit. We love knowing our team could offer helpful advice without any pressure. Thank you for planning to refer your friends to Lakeland Volkswagen. We look forward to welcoming them and giving them a great experience too.

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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Other Employees Tagged: Dominic Bailey

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.

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