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New Car Dealers

Ferman BMW/Ferman MINI of Tampa Bay

About

About This Business

BBB Accredited Since: 9/18/1997

Years in Business: 33

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
3/21/1997
Business Started:
3/1/1992
Date of New Ownership:
5/12/2014
Business Incorporated:
3/1/1988
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
Ferman MINI of Tampa Bay
Ferman Sunshine Motors, Inc.
Ferman BMW
Business Management:
Mr. James Ferman Jr., Chairperson
Mr. Preston Farrior, CEO
Mr. Douglas Tew, Vice President
Mr. Stephen Straske II, President

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Stephen Straske II, President
Customer Contacts
Mr. James Ferman Jr., Chairperson
Mr. Preston Farrior, CEO
Mr. Douglas Tew, Vice President
Mr. Stephen Straske II, President
Ms. Debby Loper, Assistant
Mr. Bob Murray, General Manager
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (727) 787-8727
Other Fax: (727) 784-7029
Other Fax: (727) 785-4367
Additional Websites
minioftampabay.com
ferman.com
Social Media
Facebook
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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-1002180-6 for this business, issued by Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

2900 Apalachee Pkwy # B441

Tallahassee FL 32399

BBB records show a license number of VF-1002180-4 for this business, issued by Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

Department of Motor Vehicles-Tallahassee

2900 Apalachee Pkwy # B441

Tallahassee FL 32399

BBB records show a license number of A258224 for this business, issued by Department of Financial Services

Department of Financial Services

200 E Gaines St

Tallahassee FL 32399

BBB records show a license number of MV43349 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The expiration date of this license is 9/20/2026.

Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

2005 Apalachee Pkwy

Tallahassee FL 32399

Additional Information

Other Resources
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
2005 Apalachee Pkwy
Tallahassee FL 32399
Phone Number: (800) 435-7352
https://www.fdacs.gov/

Latest Reviews

  • Joann J

    "Please save yourself from the heartache that you will experience taking your car to the service center. I brought my car in for recalls." ... Read full review

  • Annabella G

    "I have a *** with a safety recall and it left me in unsafe condition in the middle of road . The dealership doesnt care and its not helping me in any possible way, just keeps telling me sorry no parts for 6 moths now." ... Read full review

  • GracefulReviews

    "On Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023, I messaged this dealership through their website regarding a used 2020 Jaguar F-PACE I wanted to test drive. A rep called me right away and said the car was available, so I set up an appointment for 4pm that day." ... Read full review

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