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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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July 16, 2017
Bad service department I recently bought a truck from this dealership. The sale process was positive but when I got to the highway the brakes pulled hard to the left. When I I recently bought a truck from this dealership. The sale process was positive but when I got to the highway the brakes pulled hard to the left. When I got home on inspection I found that somehow the 125 point inspection that I was told they do missed four bad rotors and worn out brake pads. They obviously saw the rotors as they replaced the back brakepads onto the bad rotors. More
by Burnt
Employees Worked With
Jason Lease
July 08, 2017
CONTINUING SERVICE I FOUND MY CAR ON THE WEB ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO. I HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR SIX MONTHS, KNEW EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED AND WENT IMMEDIATELY TO THIS DEALERSHI I FOUND MY CAR ON THE WEB ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO. I HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR SIX MONTHS, KNEW EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED AND WENT IMMEDIATELY TO THIS DEALERSHIP, ANNOUNCING AS I ARRIVED, "YOU HAVE A CAR I WANT TO BUY". THE CONTINUING EXPERIENCE WITH THIS DEALERSHIP HAS MADE ME RETURN, FOR EVEN MINOR THINGS LIKE AN OIL CHANGE, EVERY TIME. I AM CAR DEALER SKITTISH, HAVE BEEN EXPLOITED NUMEROUS TIMES. SO WHEN I FOUND A GROUP OF WORKING PEOPLE WHO WERE ALL KIND AND CONSIDERATE, I DIDN'T CARE I HAD TO DRIVE 37+ MILES ROUND TRIP, AND HAVE AN AUTO REPAIR PLACE CLOSE TO ME THAT IS WONDERFUL, I WANTED TO DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE FOR MY CAR. IT IS WONDERFUL TO KNOW I CAN GO THERE AND KNOW I WILL BE TREATED WELL. SERVICE DATE: 7/6/2017 THANK YOU.s More
by Trushka
July 05, 2017
Nice, professional, courteous service Wayne really delivered good, quality service. He ensured that our time was not wasted. And Bob in finance was very nice & courteous as well. I would d Wayne really delivered good, quality service. He ensured that our time was not wasted. And Bob in finance was very nice & courteous as well. I would definitely recommend this dealership to others. More
by Tanecia Buckner
Employees Worked With
Bob VandeSande, Wayne Riggle
July 05, 2017
The place to but a car 👍👌 Sales man Wayne was a lot if help and made sure I was happy before I left the lot . They worked with my specific situation and helped me leave with my Sales man Wayne was a lot if help and made sure I was happy before I left the lot . They worked with my specific situation and helped me leave with my dream car. More
by Ronnyp
Employees Worked With
Wayne Riggle
June 29, 2017
Good deal with a smile Just went to look around for a used vehicle. Discovered we could purchase a new vehicle at a great price. Our sales rep Michael was very informative a Just went to look around for a used vehicle. Discovered we could purchase a new vehicle at a great price. Our sales rep Michael was very informative and personable. We had a good experience and would send any of my friends their way. I never give anyone a perfect rating because I feel there is always some room for improvement. We are now the proud owners a a brand new Jeep Latitude!! More
by Mary
Employees Worked With
Michael Quinn
June 26, 2017
Easiest deal EVER My husband and myself saw the commercial on TV and radio commercial and made an appt. The gentleman Wayne Riggle promised me he would make our time sm My husband and myself saw the commercial on TV and radio commercial and made an appt. The gentleman Wayne Riggle promised me he would make our time smooth and easy. Well I can tell you we left with a truck that we never thought possible with our budget. It was so easy never aggravating. I highly recommend the ride to Thunder Dodge....love them More
by Valerie Tadakowsky
Employees Worked With
Wayne Riggle
June 22, 2017
Truly Amazng Service and Friendly People Well I went to the lot just wanting to check out what I saw online I was not planning to buy a new car today. Wayne was so attentive and helpful he st Well I went to the lot just wanting to check out what I saw online I was not planning to buy a new car today. Wayne was so attentive and helpful he stuck in our price range and gave us exactly what we were looking for. We got an amazing deal on my trade in. I was struggling to find a buy I could afford while Also paying for College. They really helped us get an amazing deal that I couldn't refuse today. We have been customers at this dealership for a while and we will keep coming back! More
by Haybug3122
Employees Worked With
Wayne Riggle
June 15, 2017
Highly Recommend Excellent buying experience with Wayne. Immediately pulled the car i was interested in, under cover as it was raining, so I didn't have to walk out Excellent buying experience with Wayne. Immediately pulled the car i was interested in, under cover as it was raining, so I didn't have to walk out to their lot. Wayne was extremely knowledgeable regarding the features of the vehicle and offered a test drive. The rest of the buying experience was very pleasant, no pressure fro Wayne or Saul in their finance department. More
by Mike
Employees Worked With
Saul, Wayne Riggle
June 02, 2017
Top Notch experience at Thunder.. Great FIRST experience with this dealership. The customer service from every level was superior. Finally a dealership with respect and compassion.. Jo Great FIRST experience with this dealership. The customer service from every level was superior. Finally a dealership with respect and compassion.. Job well done Brian Fishburn and Bruce Sadler. More
by Trisha0369
May 30, 2017
Great poeple, selection, and price! We came to this dealership from out of town searching for a great deal and we found it. The sales people were nice and did not use high pressure techn We came to this dealership from out of town searching for a great deal and we found it. The sales people were nice and did not use high pressure techniques. The whole experience was fantastic. We would recommend this dealership to anyone. More
by Magnumop
Employees Worked With
Sam McKinley
