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Ferman Ford of Countryside has 1 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforFerman Ford of Countryside

    New Car Dealers
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.14/5stars

    Average of 7 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    11 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 4/6/2012

    Years in Business: 44

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    This company offers sales of new and used vehicles, as well as auto repair services and parts.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    24825 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763-3902
    BBB File Opened:
    4/29/1986
    Years in Business:
    44
    Business Started:
    6/1/1980
    Date of New Ownership:
    5/12/2014
    Business Incorporated:
    5/12/2014
    Accredited Since:
    4/6/2012
    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 VF1080476/1 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 MV91054 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The expiration date of this license is 6/9/2026.

    These agencies may include:

    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 MV91188 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

    These agencies may include:

    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 MV9909208 for this business, issued by Florida Office of Financial Regulation

    These agencies may include:

    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 W197183 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

    BBB records show a license number of W197430 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

    BBB records show a license number of VF-1080476-1 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

    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Alternate Business Name
    • Ferman of Countryside, LLC
    Business Management
    • Mr. Preston Farrior, CEO
    • Mr. James Ferman Jr., Chairperson
    • Mr. Douglas M. Tew, Vice President
    • Mr. Stephen Straske II, President
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. James Ferman Jr., Chairperson

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Preston Farrior, CEO
    • Mr. James Ferman Jr., Chairperson
    • Mr. Douglas M. Tew, Vice President
    • Mr. Stephen Straske II, President
    • Ms. Emma Crane, Customer Service Specialist
    • Ms. Shelly Krolikowski, Assistant General Manager
    • Mr. Bob Murray, General Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (727) 793-6290
      Primary Fax

    Website Addresses

    Industry Tip

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    Customer Complaints

    11 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    05/24/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Product Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I ordered a **** f150 lightning may 20, 2021. Ipaid $100 to **** motor Co |O n that date.On Jan ******* i was notified by **** it was going into production ******* 13 2023 and gave **** another $500 deposit. Both deposits were paid Vi s a credit card. On May 12 i notified Ferman i was cancelling my order.I was notified by email that day my deposit would be returned. **** told on May 2 4 ti would not be returned. I was informed to that by *************************. As per FI statue *******, **** never provided with a receipt of deposit stating the terms and conditions. On those grounds i believe i am owed my $600 deposit back
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    Customer Reviews

    7 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Phillip D

    1 star

    06/13/2024

    On Thursday 3-23-2024 I received a Ford X-Plan quote for a F-150 4X4 Tremor Super Crew from Flammer Ford Tarpon Springs, FL and Walker Ford. On my was back home in Seminole on US 19 I noticed some F-150's at Ferman Ford and decided ti investigate. No Tremor's at Ferman. I was approached by Leo ** and told him I had been to the other dealers and that Flammer had offered $52,000.00 for my 2022 F-150 King Ranch. He told me that they could probably match that offer. The trade in value would be decided when the Tremor would be delivered (reasonable) I told Leo I had been dealing with Flammer and Walker for the past 40 years and had one bad dealing with Ken ***** ****. Leo said Ferman was nor like that. My wife and I returned home, discussed the situation and returned to order the Tremor. We applied a $500.00 deposit to seal the deal. I asked for something in writing (Ferman 10-Minute Appraisal Bonus) which when I reviewed at home stated value of $45,000.00 to $50,000.00 , lower than discussed. My confidence in Ferman (Ken *****) was starting to fade. Like in the past 25 years I started the process of tracking my New Tremor. The next day no response ( e-mail) from Ford confirming my order, the same next day Saturday, again Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I saw upset, contacted Leo, cancelled the Tremor order and requested that my $500.00 be returned. He said he would have it returned. This was Thursday morning, please read on. That afternoon after lunch I contacted Flammer Ford in Tarpon Springs (dealing with them since 1984) and asked to place the order for the Tremor. We made the trip that afternoon (Thursday) and completed the order. PLEASE-PLEASE continue reading.The next day (Friday) I received an e-mail from Ford Motor Co. stating they had received the order (Order Number D111) and (VIN) 1FTFW4L52RFA99261. Ford Tracking showed that the Tremor had been built and complete on 6-6-2024 and was being shipped. Ferman has not returned my $500 deposit

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