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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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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
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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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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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April 11, 2017
Great car buying experience Drove over to Thunder from Orlando because they had the car I was looking for. Working with Vince Fernandez was great - he was very knowledgeable an Drove over to Thunder from Orlando because they had the car I was looking for. Working with Vince Fernandez was great - he was very knowledgeable and not at all pushy like a lot of sales people I've dealt with at other dealerships. In fact, all of the people that we dealt with at Thunder were very nice, very helpful, and made the whole process easy. I will definitely recommend Vince and Thunder to friends. More
by Andrey
Employees Worked With
Vince Fernandez
April 08, 2017
Amazing experience Jarrett was a very helpful salesman he made the experience great made us feel relaxed and helped with any questions or concerns we had very thankful f Jarrett was a very helpful salesman he made the experience great made us feel relaxed and helped with any questions or concerns we had very thankful for the experience I would recommend this salesman if your in the need of a new vehicle at thunder Chrysler Dodge Ram More
by Bryan.dominik554
Employees Worked With
Bruce Sadler, Jarrett Schrom
April 08, 2017
Easy! I've never purchased a vehicle through a dealership before. I was hesitant from the beginning as I do not have time to go to dealership after dealersh I've never purchased a vehicle through a dealership before. I was hesitant from the beginning as I do not have time to go to dealership after dealership, wasting my time as well as theirs. The process of buying this vehicle was easy. Most of the leg work was done before I even stepped in the door. I highly recommend Thunder to anyone! More
by Lacey
Employees Worked With
Jake, Wayne Riggle
August 19, 2016
Warranty Originally took my Dodge Dually tooTom Edwards in Bartow for a warning light problem but told by the factory Tom Edwards dealership would not be able Originally took my Dodge Dually tooTom Edwards in Bartow for a warning light problem but told by the factory Tom Edwards dealership would not be able to repair my truck for some ridiculous reason so they gave me an option to take it to Lakeland Dodge against my better judgement after wasting a day at that dealership my truck wasn't fixed I waited a week and took it back to Tom Edwards at that time they were able to do the warranty work I took it in Wednesday and I got my truck back Thursday so I have nothing but good things to say about Tom Edwards dealership and his employee Matt in the service department and Chris the service department manager these are the kind of people a man wants to deal with someone that's honest and can stand behind their work so once again thank you.Gary Blankenship More
by Gary Blankenship
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Matt. -Chris
February 11, 2016
Consistently EXCELLENT Customer Service I bought my Compass from here 3 years ago. I still go back for all oil changes, even when I lived out of state! The service dept is always friendly an I bought my Compass from here 3 years ago. I still go back for all oil changes, even when I lived out of state! The service dept is always friendly and eager to help, they even know me by name these days! I can always count on my follow-up courtesy call to make sure my experience went well and that my car is still in good shape. This is a one-of-a-kind dealership where BOTH the Service and Sales people are genuine and caring, and they have made me a customer for life! More
by Smashleyusf05
Employees Worked With
Gustavo, Chris, Brian, Paul
April 21, 2015
5-STAR Dealership I purchased my Chrysler 200 a little over a year ago and couldn't be more pleased that I chose Tom Edwards as my dealership. It's hard to find good de I purchased my Chrysler 200 a little over a year ago and couldn't be more pleased that I chose Tom Edwards as my dealership. It's hard to find good dealerships with trusting dealers who actually care for their customers. Clint (my dealer) made it a MEMORABLE experience. Not only did he help me choose what vehicle best fit me and my budget, but he checks up with me on a REGULAR basis to see how things are going with the car he sold me and if there's anything I need. GREAT dealership. OUTSTANDING staff. HAPPY customer. More
by SidJones
Employees Worked With
Clint Edwards
April 02, 2015
Returning Customer - The Ferguson's We are returning customers. We drive 2 hours to do business with Bruce. In 2006 we purchased a Dodge Ram 3500. Bruce made this transaction a breeze. W We are returning customers. We drive 2 hours to do business with Bruce. In 2006 we purchased a Dodge Ram 3500. Bruce made this transaction a breeze. We told him what we were looking for and he found the exact truck. After the purchase his customer service continued every year with calls for Birthdays and Holidays. We were so impressed. Now 2015 when we decided to purchase another new vehicle we knew we would be calling Bruce. We explained what we were looking for. 2015 Dodge Challenger. Once again Bruce produced exactly what we were looking for. The purchase of this vehicle once again was a breeze. We will continue to always do business with Bruce and Tom Edwards because of the loyalty and the excellent customer service we receive from them. Thank you Bruce and Staff at Tom Edwards of Bartow! More
by Tommy
Employees Worked With
Bruce
January 26, 2015
Excellent Experience I recently purchased a Dodge Ram 2500, 4wd SLT from Tom Edwards. What a refreshing concept...no pressure sales, the price they quote is the same at c I recently purchased a Dodge Ram 2500, 4wd SLT from Tom Edwards. What a refreshing concept...no pressure sales, the price they quote is the same at closing and no hidden fees. The sales staff is knowledeable and treat you like family. Thank you so much for a pleasurable experience. I will no doubt return for my next vehicle. I had the pleasure of dealing with DeEtta. She has been with Tom Edwards for over 17 years and it shows. Thank you. I can't say enough good things about this dealership. More
by shawn.whitmer
Employees Worked With
DeEtta
September 30, 2014
Excellent, excellent, EXCELLENT !!! Bill Perkins was so friendly and down to earth, for the first time ever we actually enjoyed the process of purchasing a car. If you're looking for a D Bill Perkins was so friendly and down to earth, for the first time ever we actually enjoyed the process of purchasing a car. If you're looking for a Dodge, Tom Edwards is the place to shop. More
by ab4pr
Employees Worked With
Bill Perkins
September 02, 2014
Amazing I am a first time buyer and Vince Fernandez couldn't have made it a better experience for me. I would recommend this dealer ship to anyone that is loo I am a first time buyer and Vince Fernandez couldn't have made it a better experience for me. I would recommend this dealer ship to anyone that is looking for a new or used car. More
by MirandaA615
Employees Worked With
Vince Fernandez
