Been to many of the Toyota dealerships around here, from Venice to Bradenton. This is by far the best one. Place looks great, people are super nice. Make you feel like a valued customer and not just a number or a check. Special thanks to Sussanne and Mike for making this the fastest and easiest purchase ever! We'll be back. Definitely recommend this dealership. read more

I recently bought out the lease for my 2023 VW ID4. I did so due to the $3000 buyout incentive from VW. However, because VW requires you to purchase the car through a dealer (VW then sends the $3000 directly to the dealer), and because the dealers do not make money on the transaction, the majority of VW dealers in Florida do not participate OR they try to mark up the transaction with lots of junk fees. Bob Boast was transparent and did not try to mark up the transaction. The salesperson--Brad Silver--was honest and straightforward throughout the process, even though I asked a lot of questions. Well done, Bob Boast VW--I recommend you highly! read more

We had a good experience here. We were shopping for a small SUV to use in and around town. Online, we saw they had a few on hand so stopped in. Bradley was the salesman we worked with. He's been with VW for a number of years and knew the product very well. He was also very easy to work with no pressure at all. Bradley talked us through all the options, from new used, new or a lease. We ended up buying a nice Taos that was used as a loaner car for the service department. Only 4,000 miles on it, so feels pretty new. I negotiated a little on price, and they did budge. A little. Overall, happy with Bob Boast VW. read more

If Bob Boast VW really cared about there after the sales maintenance, they would: 1. Answer the phone ! 2. Get serious about providing Quality information to the customer. 3. Earn respect, and reply to customers promptly. Improve customer service by taking the initiative to actually reply to customer complaints. 4. Remember that you're not the ONLY VW dealer, in this area! read more

Bob Boast has the best customer service. They truly go above and beyond to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible with service. Cassey Bruenning, my service lead, has put up with so much of my nonsense during my stressful moments. Cassey is so patient, understanding and an amazing problem solver. A true gem of a person! read more

These guys literally saved my weekend in a pinch! Just bought a CPO Taos from a dealer across the state yesterday and the infotainment screen oddly died on the trip home. They were able to get us in the same day today, diagnosed and replaced the faulty screen in a few short hours. Darin was kind, professional and communicative. Shane was my service tech who worked on the vehicle and he sent a great video showing the issue and the resolution which was a really nice touch! All around A+ experience and will be my go to service center moving forward. read more

I had a great experience working with Joe at Bob Boast VW! I would highly recommend this dealer to anyone in the area looking for a new Volkswagen! read more

Great buying experience at Boast VW! Bradley Silver was incredibly helpful and made the process as straightforward and easy as possible!

Come educated, walk in, and walk right back out. Typical car dealership with slimy car salesman.

Emailed to VW 5/29/25, We purchased a 2014 Passat on 4/23/25. We were assured from our salesperson, Brad, that the car had been inspected by service, he reviewed what Boast VW service department did to the vehicle and we were told there were no issues, told with low mileage it would be great running car for my son. "It was just traded in and would be a good running car....." What a joke. We trusted in this dealership and felt it was a good solid investment unlike buying a car off marketplace or an unreliable individual. On 5/20/25, less than 30 days later the car is sitting in our driveway, there is fluid everywhere. I had vehicle looked at by mobile mechanic and was told it was rear main seal and PCV valve. I called VW. I was advised to have it towed at my expense to VW and it would be evaluated. VW agreed needs repair, not drivable. We were told by a manager that someone would get back to us after management had a meeting together regarding our issue. We were then told this should not have been a problem with this mileage of a car and the needed repair would be over $ 7500+. 6 days after being towed to VW we were told VW would not be able to help us. This does not make sense that this occurred less than 30 days after purchased. The next day, we were contacted by Rusty and told they would give us $1500 for the Passat and 20% off another vehicle purchase. We don't have extra money to buy/finance another car. We want this Passat to run properly for him like it should. Email sent 6/6/25 to VW---Though I never got a response after sending this above email 5/29 from the 4 managers it was sent to, I thought I should follow up. I had the car towed Monday June 2 for another evaluation to a reputable shop in Palmetto. I was informed now by the owner that this car has burnt transmission fluid. This is not a good transmission and should never have been sold 4/23/25, as this should have been known upon inspection of the vehicle at VW. Repair would be $7000 for a car I already overpaid for. This is very unfortunate and a total loss for our family. Rusty, manager did reach out verbally to my spouse since the car was towed to another repair shop and told him to give invoice to see how he could help us. We forwarded the invoice for the transmission with no response from VW. I would never recommend this dealership to anyone. No managers cared to reach back out even after saying they would. This has been a nightmare. In response to my google review this evening, VW replied to me stating I should reach out to them... I have reached out many times with no response. read more

Best mechanic after trying others on our diesel Passat. Was honest about what it needed and stated certain items can wait. When other mechanics said to fix these items. Also had other mechanics fix things wrong. Also bought a new used VW experience was perfect finance was very helpful extended certified warranty was better than brand new warranty. Also tire warranty is the best includes rims. These guys and gals. Go above and beyond. Not to mention there auto detail department is the best. Highly recommend this dealership. And the new Jetta is awsome compared it to several other brands best bang for buck and German engineering. One of the most reliable autos on road I've owned 5 VWs now and my son got his second Jetta. Rock on Bob Boast. Thank you read more

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Bought a 2016 Audi A6 from this dealership. Mike Todd was great and helpful throughout the entire process and made the drive down there from Orlando worth it. Spoke with the president, finance manager, and sales manager, all very pleasant and eager to help with my purchase. Would definitely recommend this dealership to anybody looking to buy a new or used car, you will be treated like family. read more

i had the most honest and respectful car-buying experience ever at Bob Boast VW. I had been looking for this particular vehicle for a while. their offer was fair, no pressure to add anything else and they went above and beyond to earn my business. As a woman, I felt respected and not patronized like at other dealers read more

Bob Boast Volkswagen - Car Dealers Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

I bought my car new at Bob Boast VW in 2015. I have had nearly all the service work and the few repairs it required, done here too. I will say that I think their service department is first rate. Yes, they charge a bit more than an independent shops but they go out of their way to make it as easy and convenient as possible. I have had no complaints in dealing with them over the last 5 years. The sales department seems a little more "casual" than many other dealerships but they are very friendly and helpful. I have been a little disappointed with the lack of inventory they carry but they try hard to find what you want. A friend of mine is a tough negotiator and he has bought quite a number of cars from them over the last 10 years. If they weren't offering a great price, he wouldn't be buying from them. I am happy to continue doing business with Boast VW. read more

Kevin is THE best salesperson I have ever dealt with. I have purchased countless cars through traditional dealerships and have never had anyone from any dealership GENUINELY care about the needs of my family like Kevin did. From the first interaction we had when I came in to get pricing information to the day my wife and I purchased our Taos over a month later, he was extremely informative and helpful. Mike in the finance department was great also. He made sure we got the best financing deals and incentives possible. When my family buys our next VW we will definitely go through Boast. read more

Service department! Vivian!! The absolute best service at any dealership or shop. No matter what I feel taken care of. They get my car to me on time when I am absolutely screwed otherwise. Such a good place. They have wonderful communication and are very honest. Vivian is so comfortable to put my car with and always feels more like a friend than a person providing service to me. I have been taking my car there for a few years now and always so happy with the team at Bob Boast. I take my car there for everything every time, not just because there's no where else. Thanks Vivian, you already know I adore you!, and Brit for being there when Vivian is busy. (Ps. Super lucky Vivian is the best and that other guy you had for a while didn't compare to her whatsoever!!) read more

The Service department tried to sell me every part that the parts department had. Very sad I will never return

I haven't even been there yet. Just called in late May. I have a recall notice. The Service person was nice enough but the earliest they could fix car is in exactly a month. Maybe they don't have enough techs.? I'd go somewhere else but it's a recall notice so I'm trapped. I noticed other reviews complained about the wait for service. read more

This service department is AMAZING!!! They worked me in and listen to my concerns. No other dealership could find the problem and Jasen the mechanic found it! Vivian was such a sweetheart and so easy and nice to work with! I am sooo excited that finally the problem is fixed after 6 months of everyone else scratching their heads. read more

No qualms with this dealer's sales department. Our purchase in 2019 was stellar, smooth, quick and amazing. Rating is for service, particularly the ease of securing an appointment for service. We are dedicated servicers of our VW, and follow the mfg recommended servicing schedule. If you need a simple oil change - service can get you in relatively easily. However, getting an appointment for servicing outside of oil change quickly is unheard of with this dealership.In our experience, there has always been at least a 2 week wait for service outside of an oil change. Today, we've got a full month to wait for an appointment for oil change and diagnosis of a steady "check engine light." The end of March was the first available appointment on Boast's schedule. We've owned a lot of vehicles, in many areas of the country, and we've always serviced them with a dealership. We've never had such consistent difficulty securing service appointments in a timely fashion as we have with Boast. It's a great dealership for sales - wish it would focus on leveling up its service department staff to accommodate VW owners in a more expeditious way. read more

To understand that a dealer is good- you have to go to another dealer. After I was at Guenter VW- I understood. Boast is the best VW dealer I was at. They found the problem and fixed it under warranty. VW Golf 2016 purchased from them. The other dealer did a software update after Service error message. Dan was my service manager he is a real professional. Will return at 40.000 miles read more

Bob Boast Volkswagen - Car Dealers Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

So I was upside down on my loan on a car I got from carmax and I was super dissatisfied with the vehicle. I went online and set up an appointment and went to meet with Don Bitler who worked with me to create a solution that would fit my needs. He was able to create a solution for a certified car and able to wrap in the part of the upside down loan and walk away with a similar payment. I totally recommend Bob Boast and Don Bitler read more

I made a reservation for service check of the brakes on my car on Monday 4/19. The appointment was set for Friday 4/23. The service department assured me that it would be done the same day. I had explained that I was just visiting in Florida and that I needed to get back to Pennsylvania due to a family emergency. After repeat calls I got the car back on Monday 4/26. They made excuses on every call. Only when I explained the nature of the emergency (TMI) did they perform the requested brake check. Procrastination and excuses do not define the term "SERVICE". Avoid them like the COVID-19 plague. read more

Just don't go here.. that's all I have to say. Worst experience I've ever had buying a new car. read more

From start to finish, my new car purchase was smooth and easy. It's only been a week, so I will update in a few months. However, so far, so good. read more

I had my car for service today, And I am so Happy to meet good professional and high quality people. EXCELLENT! Unbelievable! Thank you! Service department. To Don and Lisa special Thank you! Lisa is Lovely, Sensitive and Attentive! And super Beautiful !!! Thank You again and again! Love you guys!!!! You are the Best from the Best!!! read more

The manager transferred my daughters first car to another dealer while we were driving to the dealership. We had been in contact. They are unethical. Stay away!!!! read more

Ok I have to say I am very impressed with Bob Boast VW. When I walked in the door I was greeted by Mike the General Manager. Great Customer service, Friendly and Professional. Justin the Finance guy, was outstanding on getting all the paperwork done. Shannon, got the new Atlas Cross Sport Filled with gas sent it off to detail and explained the different features that came with my new SUV. I have to say, before I came here I went to another dealership and they treated me terrible. Want a great deal on a new auto. Give these folks a shot to earn your business. They go the extra mile.... read more

Had a few cars to sell, the used car manger comes to my house to look at my cars. 3 days later he gets back to me and tells me my cars are not worth any money.... 2018 Audi RS7 exclusive 1 of 1 with only 17k miles . 2021 Shelby GT 500 with only 271 miles... they told me 80k for it , but they have a 2020 Shelby GT500 with 6004 miles and they are trying to sell for 96k.... I tried to buy a New 2021 VW Atlas premium for 51,500.00 and they were going to give me 500.00 off.... they are a bunch THIEVES... THEY WANT ALL THE MONEY FOR THEIR CARS BUT GIVE YOU NOTHING FOR YOUR BUT SELL YOUR FOR 10 TO 20 THOUSAND MORE AFTER THEY GET YOUR TRADE. LIKE THERE 2013 PORSCHE 911 FOR 97,000.00 THAT NOT WORTH 65,000.00.... SCUMBAGS. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.... read more

I bought a new car on the 3rd of September, 2018 premium four-wheel drive car and trading time no more than three hours, there is no free oil change, I am ready to drive back when I found the car sunroof can not open, and later I opened it again. I thought I wouldn't use the new car. I couldn't open it the next night. Now I called them and asked if I could change my car. They said that they can't repair, I think Very wronged to buy a new car will be guaranteed immediately, this is my first time to buy Volkswagen. I hope everyone will pay attention to the suggestion not to choose Volkswagen. I now finally understand why there are very few Volkswagen cars on the road. read more

Bob Boast Volkswagen - Car Dealers Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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BUYER BEWARE!!! Ask for a car fax report!!! Demand it!!! They will put you off and try to sneak around it....hiding that vehicle has problems! Terrible place, terrible service and best to go to another VW dealer!!!! read more

I had my car for service today, And I am so Happy to meet good professional and high quality people. EXCELLENT! Unbelievable! Thank you! Service department. To Don and Lisa special Thank you! Lisa is Lovely, Sensitive and Attentive! And super Beautiful !!! Thank You again and again! Love you guys!!!!! You Best from the Best!!!! read more

STAY FAR AWAY! this is my 5th Jetta and I went to Sunset VW because of the horrible customer service and high prices. I save $3000 by going to Sunset. Bob Boast worked with me by emailing after my visit. Not even a phone call let alone a Meeting In person. They also didn't work with me as far as pricing or options. I bought the same car for less by not using them. Trust me. I've been working with VW for 15 years consecutive, go anywhere but here. read more

I purchased my 2022 Tiguan from them in December 2021, I called them up that the vehicle was showing low oil level when the lady in the service department answered the and told her that it was showing low oil she said that it's not common for a new vehicle to do that so she asked how many mile the car had so she tells me to bring in and they would do an oil change even though it was not 10k miles yet. I asked If I could have 2 additional remotes programmed which are original VW remotes so I can use it for an aftermarket remote start, but they used to be from my daughters Tiguan which was in a bad accident, and she gave them to me, she never mentioned anything that remotes are programmed to each car specifically and cannot be programmed onto another car. When I arrived at the service department for the oil change and to have them program the remotes the lady at the counter did NOT even mention anything even though I told her again that the remotes used to belong to my daughter's Tiguan, which she was in a bad accident, and she gave me the remotes since they were exactly the same. After about an hour they came out to tell me that they were not able to program them because they were from another car (DAHH). The technician got pissed because I had an aftermarket remote start and started to mess with the wires causing him to have problems and tried to blame it on the aftermarket remote start which was working perfectly fine I than told him to just leave alone and I will take it elsewhere it got him more pissed and put a lock code on the ICU of the vehicle so no one would be able to program remotes (DUMB MOVE). I was going to order an additional remote from them to have them program it but since they decided to pull that stunt, I went and ordered it from Sunset Volkswagen when they tried to program it that's when I found out that the ICU had been locked and a technician directly from VW is the only one that can unlock the main ICU or the person that locked it. SHAME ON YOU BOB BOAST. read more

Excellent service department. Will talk sense to you if you feel as though you're overwhelmed with the latest techno-babble. They will help you make sense of your vehicle, and will give you a really good extended warranty. read more

I recently visited this Volkswagen dealership to pick up my new vehicle, and I have to say the customer service I experienced here was outstanding! I must preface this by saying that I drive a company car, so I was visiting as a Fleet customer not an individual purchasing a car. With that being said, since I was not a purchasing customer, I didn't expect anyone to go above and beyond since I was simply there to pick up my new car and drop off the old one. I was happy to see this was not the case! When my car arrived, Kim promptly called me to set up an appointment for me to come in and pick it up. I asked her if I could have the windows tinted before I picked it up, and she took care of everything (getting the approval, setting up the tinting appointment, etc.) Once that was complete, we arranged a pick-up time. When I arrived at the dealership, Russ took great care of me and swiftly got all of the paperwork taken care of. He even took the time to go over all the features of my new car as well as clean and transfer my tag from the old car to the new one. I have picked up a lot of company cars over the years, and I have never received such great treatment! I'm used to just having the sales person toss the keys at me without so much as a hello, so this was a nice change! (side note: I have a friend who has been trying to pick up her new company car from another car dealership, and it has been nothing but a nightmare so far due to the rude employee she has been dealing with, so knowing that I appreciate my great experience even more.) I would definitely recommend this Volkswagen dealership to family and friends. If they treat non-paying customers this well, then I can't imagine how well the paying customers will be treated! read more

I never had any repairs on my 2012 Beetle in 8 years all it needed were oil changes and regular service until the transmission was cutting out earlier this year. It took a couple of diagnoses to realize the transmission needed to be replaced because the car had less than 50k miles on it. I was surprised. After learning the cost of a new transmission can be over $6k I didn't understand how I could need this kind of repair before I even needed new tires. (It turns out the transmission failure was due to a fluke in the wiring system.) After calling VW and presenting my concern, VW was willing to replace the transmission at a reasonable price and the service department repaired my Beetle in no time. Thank you Bob Boast VW for fixing my baby! read more

Parts department staff is rude and treat you like an inconvenience

My wife and I bought a nearly new VW CC in Tampa and brought the vehicle to Boast for warranty service. I went to the service center last Wednesday to schedule the required service (oil change, tire rotation, brake fluid replacement, etc) and was told to bring it in on Thursday at 8:30am. I brought the vehicle in the next morning at 8:30 and got a courtesy ride to work because they said it would take about 2 hours. At 1:00pm I called to see if the vehicle was done and to get a ride back to pick it up. I was told that they had to check to see if it was ready and they would call me back. At 3:00 I called back and got voice mail for the service department and service manager. I told the operator that I needed a ride back and had to get the vehicle back because I needed to be at a meeting by 4:00. Still no return calls, so I had to get a ride to the dealership from a co-worker and when I arrived I was told that none of the required service work was performed after they had the car for over 7 hours !!! They said they couldn't get it in although there were no vehicles in the waiting area when I arrived at 8:30 or at 4:00. I have never seen a competent service department devoid of vehicles to be serviced. I would therefore give their service department minus stars if I could. read more

Great!! This is a fantastic dealership and a very reliable and honest service department. They're very upfront and honest. They gave me a ride back and forth to my house far away and driver refused a tip. Good people. I would recommend them to anyone! read more