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Thunder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Bartow, FL
828 Reviews
Welcome to Thunder Chrysler! — Bartow's hometown Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership, proudly serving Polk County since 2016.
We're not just a place to buy a car. We're part of this community — and we've been proving it for nearly a decade.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS — THE REAL ONES
Thunder Chrysler is the 10-year Title Sponsor of Jeepin' with Sheriff Judd, the beloved three-day family Jeep festival at Clear Springs Ranch in Bartow that benefits Polk Sheriff's Charities. Nine consecutive years. Not because it's good marketing — because it's the right thing to do.
We are the founding Presenting Sponsor and on-property host of Jeepin' for a Cure — Florida, a Jeep rally that raises critical funds for local breast cancer patients through the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida. Every single year since the event was founded in 2023, it has been held right here on our lot.
We have sponsored and hosted the Drive Against Darkness: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Car Show for all three years of its existence — and we're already planning year four in 2026.
We are proud sponsors of American Legion Post 3, supporting veterans of our community through multiple events throughout the year.
We are the Official U.S. Dealership of #DuckDuckJeep — the global Jeep community movement started by the late Allison Parliament — a distinction no other dealership in America holds.
We are a promotional partner with the Florida Trail Stompers, one of Florida's largest off-road Facebook communities, hosting and sponsoring their events and training programs throughout the year and offering Trail Stompers members exclusive discounts on sales, service, parts, and accessories.
And we've hosted and sponsored numerous Jeep lifestyle events over the past four years, because the Jeep community is our community.
THE BUYING EXPERIENCE
On the sales floor, we do things the way they should be done. Transparent pricing. No hidden fees dropped on you at the last minute. No pressure tactics. No games. Just honest numbers, a team that listens, and a process that respects your time. Most of our customers tell us they drove past other dealers specifically to buy from us — and many come back again and again.
We've earned a 4.9-star rating on Kelley Blue Book, 827 verified reviews on DealerRater, and the FCA Customer First Award for Excellence. Those aren't numbers we brag about — they're what happens when you treat people right every single day.
OUR INVENTORY & SERVICE
We carry 250+ new Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles — one of the largest Jeep Wrangler and Ram truck selections in the region — plus a strong selection of used and Mopar Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.
Our service department is equally trusted. Our technicians are factory-trained, our service advisors communicate clearly, and customers tell us we're the only place they trust with their Jeep or Ram. We service all makes and models.
FIND US
1425 W. Main St., Bartow, FL — between Lakeland, Winter Haven, Plant City, and Lake Wales, right in the heart of Polk County.
Come see why Thunder CDJR isn't just the highest-rated CDJR dealer in the area — it's the one that shows up for you long after the sale.
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Service
Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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December 07, 2017
Impressive sales staff Best dealership in Florida with a wonderful, helpful sales staff. Mr. Smith was extremely helpful explaining all the features, electronics and making Best dealership in Florida with a wonderful, helpful sales staff. Mr. Smith was extremely helpful explaining all the features, electronics and making sure we were comfortable with our new Pacifica. More
by Happyman
November 27, 2017
Spanish salesman helps Family purchased a beautiful 3500 RAM from Vince Fernandez who speaks Spanish which made this happen so much easier. He knows his trucks..... My famil Family purchased a beautiful 3500 RAM from Vince Fernandez who speaks Spanish which made this happen so much easier. He knows his trucks..... My family and friends will drive over to Thunder in Bartow as long as Vince is working there. Thanks Mr.Fernandez for helping us. We all drive Chrysler of Dodge products and have driven from Tampa to Lakeland before not anymore. Thunder Dodge rocks now.....If you are looking please swing by Bartow and visit Vince at Thunder Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. More
by Peaceandlove
Employees Worked With
Vince Fernandez
November 23, 2017
Amazing Second vehicle I have purchased from these guys an customer service is awesome I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Told them what I needed an boom every thin Second vehicle I have purchased from these guys an customer service is awesome I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Told them what I needed an boom every thing fell into place. Thank you so much guys. More
by Javier
Employees Worked With
Sean, David Hurley
November 16, 2017
Great! This is the second vehicle that I bought from this dealership. No pressure salesman and great prices Great people here! I would recommend to anyone. This is the second vehicle that I bought from this dealership. No pressure salesman and great prices Great people here! I would recommend to anyone. More
by Jeep guy
Employees Worked With
David Hurley
November 11, 2017
Great customer service Thunder Dodge did a wonderful job helping me find my new car! David was a knowledgeable sales person that listened to my needs and wants to find the Thunder Dodge did a wonderful job helping me find my new car! David was a knowledgeable sales person that listened to my needs and wants to find the right car to fit my budget. He worked a fair deal for my trade in and offered a great price on the Charger I wanted. Thank you David and Thunder Dodge for the amazing customer service! More
by Dryosmosis
Employees Worked With
David Hurley
November 10, 2017
2015 Chevy The best car dealership I have ever bought from.. Great sales folks and great finance folks. I would recommend anyone that is buying new or used to go The best car dealership I have ever bought from.. Great sales folks and great finance folks. I would recommend anyone that is buying new or used to go get THUNDER struck. More
by Tim Lanier
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Eric Hale
November 08, 2017
Bad customer service The worst experience I ever had with a dealership I was over chaged for my oil change and air filter I was quoted one price but was charged 13.98 more The worst experience I ever had with a dealership I was over chaged for my oil change and air filter I was quoted one price but was charged 13.98 more for oil change and 10.00 more for air filter called they said they would refund never did I called general manager very rude and unprofessional he acted like he didn't care that I was over charged and it was no big deal. I would never recommend this dealership I will not be going back ever. It was never like that when it was Tom Edwards. More
by Hclanton
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Mike,chris bill,richard
November 03, 2017
Great experience with the Thunder Chrysler family My first contact with the dealership was over the phone. Vince Fernandez helped me from my initial phone conversation to handing me my keys to my new My first contact with the dealership was over the phone. Vince Fernandez helped me from my initial phone conversation to handing me my keys to my new jeep and shaking my hand. I will always go back to Vince. He was honest, professional and a man of his word. That alone are the greatest attributes someone can possess. Additionally, everyone I talked to was courteous and very helpful. The dealership entrance is easy to enter and clearly marked. It is clean and the vehicles looked in great condition. All the staff I had interactions with were professional, clean in appearance and a joy to converse with. Their prices are great and that was the initial reason I contacted. Their professionalism and subject matter expertise is why I bought from them my jeep and will continue to do business with them. More
by FADuran
Employees Worked With
Vince Fernandez
November 02, 2017
They made it so easy for us . We have not bought a vehicle in 10 years . They made The experience very easy with no surprises . Will be definitely recommending them to our frien We have not bought a vehicle in 10 years . They made The experience very easy with no surprises . Will be definitely recommending them to our friends and family . Thank you again ! More
by Bikes123
Employees Worked With
David Hurley
October 27, 2017
Superior dealership David Hurley is an awesome salesman. He helped me get into a new truck with the best price that i couldn't get anywhere else. All around great experi David Hurley is an awesome salesman. He helped me get into a new truck with the best price that i couldn't get anywhere else. All around great experience!! Would definitely recommend to everyone this salesman and dealership! More
by Onelove420
Employees Worked With
David Hurley
