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            Business ProfileGettel Hyundai of Lakewood

            New Car Dealers
            BBB accredited business

            Contact Information

            5921 E State Road 64

            Bradenton, FL 34208-6201

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            (941) 747-9262

            Business hours

            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            Business Hours
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
            12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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            Customer Reviews

            1/5

            Average of 2 Customer Reviews

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            Customer Complaints

            9 complaints closed in last 3 years

            2 complaints closed in last 12 months

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            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            BBB accredited businessA+

            Accredited Since: 9/13/2012

            Years in Business: 23

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            Overview

            This car dealership specializes in Hyundai sales and auto repair services.

            Products & Services

            This car dealership specializes in Hyundai sales and repair services

            Business Details

            Location of This Business
            5921 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34208-6201
            BBB File Opened:
            4/12/2001
            Years in Business:
            23
            Business Started:
            11/1/2000
            Date of New Ownership:
            8/2/2011
            Business Incorporated:
            11/1/2000
            Accredited Since:
            9/13/2012
            Licensing Information:
            This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
            BBB records show a license number of VF/1001655-1 for this business, issued by Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

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            Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

            2900 Apalachee Pkwy # B441

            Tallahassee FL 32399

            (850) 617-2000

            BBB records show a license number of VF-1042560-1 for this business, issued by Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

            These agencies may include:

            Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

            2900 Apalachee Pkwy # B441

            Tallahassee FL 32399

            (850) 617-2000

            BBB records show a license number of MV84771 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The expiration date of this license is 2/3/2026.

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            Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

            2005 Apalachee Pkwy

            Tallahassee FL 32399

            (800) 435-7352

            https://www.fdacs.gov

            BBB records show a license number of MV9906205 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation. The expiration date of this license is 12/31/2024.

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            Florida Office of Financial Regulation

            101 E Gaines St

            Tallahassee FL 32399

            (850) 487-9687

            https://www.flofr.com

            BBB records show a license number of W067917 for this business, issued by Department of Financial Services

            These agencies may include:

            Department of Financial Services

            200 E Gaines St

            Tallahassee FL 32399

            (877) 693-5236

            https://www.myfloridacfo.com

            Type of Entity:
            Corporation
            Alternate Business Name
            • Gettel Bradenton, Inc.
            Hours of Operation

            Primary

            M:
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            T:
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            W:
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            Th:
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            F:
            8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
            Sa:
            8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
            Su:
            12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
            Business Management
            • Mr. James C. Gettel, President
            • Mr. Robert Bisplinghoff, COO
            • Mr. Jay Alexander, General Manager
            Contact Information

            Principal

            • Mr. Darrin Shelton, General Manager

            Customer Contact

            • Mr. James C. Gettel, President
            • Mr. Robert Bisplinghoff, COO
            • Ms. Rosemary Garza, Controller
            • Mr. Darrin Shelton, General Manager
            • Mr. Jay Alexander, General Manager
            Additional Contact Information

            Fax Numbers

            • (941) 744-1160
              Primary Fax

            Phone Numbers

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            Customer Complaints

            9 Customer Complaints

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            Most Recent Customer Complaint

            06/17/2024

            Complaint Type:
            Service or Repair Issues
            Status:
            Answered
            On March 12, 24. I went into Gettel to complete a trade-in on my 2013 Lexus for a 2020 Jaguar ******* They had the price advertised for $26K I ended up owing an additional $1K on my trade so the total with taxes and fees was around $28,700. As I was signing my sales contract I noticed numbers that were much higher $36K i immediately stopped signing and informed the loan officer i wasnt agreeing to this. What he did was extend my loan all the way to 84 months added in an extra 10K (for him to pocket but adding the extra year makes the monthly payments lower). I was furious and told him to transfer everything back to my original car and I refused to do business with thieves. They begged me to continue with the sale ripped up the contract that had the extra $10K added to it and had me re-sign while apologizing for the inconvenience stating they just wanted me to be happy with the new car and the sale. A month later I received a call that Gettel wanted me to come back in and resign my contract bc it never went through with the credit union. The loan never went through with the credit union bc they still went and submitted the original contract that was torn up in front of me that was 10K more than sticker price and I never agreed to. When you sign youre signing digitally so I presume they just reprinted and submitted the contract with the larger amount. Thank God the bank wouldnt approve me for that much of a loan but I was approved for the correct amount of $28K on April 17th 24. I went into Gettel to sign my new contract and was given my 90 day/3000 warranty. I contacted service to schedule an appointment and have been tossed around all week only to hear from my service advisor *** that they will not be covering my warranty. I asked to speak with someone above her. I got ****** the untrustworthy loan officer that submitted falsified documents to intentionally make a large commission off of my sale. He said my warranty wasnt signed by them so will not be honored
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            Customer Reviews

            2 Customer Reviews

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            Most Recent Customer Review

            Elisha O

            09/14/2022

            Due to a recall for the Anti lock breaks that has been active since January and Hyundai is apparently incapable of repairing, my motor blew up while I was driving it. I had to take it to Hyundai due to this (I purchased with ****** next door) and I am trying to be patient but there is nearly 0 communication, I have called the location leaving multiple voicemails BEGGING for a call back, I was told I can text for updates which takes days and get a bare minimum update. This is my only way around, Hyundai did not provide a rental so I am paying out of pocket for a car and being jerked around. I get the situation you're busy and can't tend to everyone immediately but this was your company's negligence and poor cars, and I'm paying for it. You're filling my emails asking to buy my car but I cant speak with anymore but a voicemail, I would gladly sell it and let you take your sweet time playing with the car, at least I could go back to ****** and get one of their cars and have their great service instead of this poor excuse of service. This will be my last car manufactured by Hyundai. Extremely poor experience
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