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At the Lakeland Volkswagen, we work to provide our customers with vehicle options to suit every taste and style, state-of-the-art facilities, and a pressure-free, customer-focused approach to service.
Trey is diligent, courteous, sincere and more importantly witty. When you go to Lakeland VW make your appointment with Trey for the best experience. -MarkMerz
Was met with a smile and a good greeting, directed to the person I was looking for. Matthew Levesque treated me with respect I was very impressed
I had a great experience purchasing my first VW at Lakeland Volkswagen. I made the appointment with Trey and he had the car ready when I arrived. I have bought many cars over the years and this purchase was by far the easiest, personable and fast experience ever I have had in car buying. I am enjoying my new Atlas.
Our visit was a pleasure with Michele and Trey. Trey met my wife's needs and we drive away with a new car. Great people Great place
Love this dealership, no pressure and very helpful. Looking out for the prospective buyer in mind. Trey was awesome and I look forward to doing business with him again in the future.
I've bought 2 TDI Passats from Lakeland VW, if you are in the market for a VW you will not be disappointed in the service you receive from Lakeland VW
The minute you walk into this dealership you hear rock music and are not bombarded by salesmen. There is a totally different vibe here. One thing I really loved was that it is obvious the guys here really know what they are talking about and they go out of their way to provide. In particular, Trey helped me more than I could have ever asked for. I walked in knowing exactly what I wanted, including a budget and I walked out with EXACTLY that. Trey made EVERYTHING happen and I could not be more satisfied!
My easy phone conversation with Trey led me to drive over an hour to Lakeland to look at a used Jetta. Upon arrival, the vehicle did not meet my standards, but Trey was quick to work with me on a suitable alternative. We worked out a great deal without a lot of negotiating back and forth. Five stars. I did have to wait over an hour to start the paperwork which seemed a bit excessive, but it was a Saturday AM. Larry did an efficient and professional job once I finally got in front of him. Upon starting the vehicle to drive home, I noticed the tire warning light was on. I took it into the service dept and 3 of the 4 tires were over inflated by 20 lbs. Not sure why anyone would put 55 lbs. of pressure into sedan tires. Four stars. Overall, a good experience and I would purchase from Lakeland VW again.
Very professional dealership. I have done business here several times and I recommended this establishment to anyone. Trey was our salesmen and Larry was our finance guy who was also very nice and v very helpful and I also recommend asking for both of them. 5 stars
We travelled 60 miles to your dealership because of the great rating it had . Trey and Larry were awesome to us and we're very happy with our purchase.
Excellent customer service each and every visit. Service department always does an outstanding job. Recently purchased a new Jetta this week and Trey went over and above in regards to customer service to make sure I was able to buy the vehicle!
No haggle no pressure environment. They offer you their best price from the get go. Very friendly staff. Only question that I still wondered about was whether money factor on a lease is negotiable. Was offered a lower money factor at a different VW Dealer but Lakeland VW had a better price. Dealer incentives appear tied to overall deal structure. Happy overall.
I worked with both Trey and Michelle. Trey had answered some phone questions and Michelle handled paperwork and test drive. Easiest purchase ever. I came to the dealership at 7:30 and was out by 8:00. Came back two nights later and filled out paperwork and picked up vehicle. Whole process was less than an hour.
Thank you for always providing me with great service. It is always a pleasure when I get service done with the guys at lakeland Volkswagen
It's a great dealership and I've been to several other VW dealers throughout Florida. I had my previous VW serviced at Lakeland and noticed how professional and really nice everyone was. I looked at their inventory and did a price comparison and was sold.
Dating back 20 tears ago, Lakeland VW is my 4th dealership and by far the best deal I ever received. I met Mr. Trey Chapman (internet specialist) and he not only exceeded my expectations as far as professionalism, character and personality. I received a super great deal and saved more than I hoped I would. I also met Jared(General Mgr) and he is the first General Mgr I met out of all the dealerships I've done business with. So, I also thank him for a great deal. I believe Lakeland VW not only wants your business, they also want too give you trust, friendship and most of all a great deal. So, I think after this posting, I will get an even greater deal on my next VW.
It was just my 10,000 mile maintenance, but it was done very quickly with rides to and from where I needed to be in between. Lakeland VW always terrific.
Trey Chapman was the best auto sales person ever. His expertise, efficiency, and kindness were outstanding. He deserves TEN stars, not five! Your excellence was appreciated!! You rock!! Thanks, Trey!
My mother and I visited the Volkswagen dealership on January 8th 2020. Michelle was salesperson who helped us. She was very kind, patience, and knowledgeable. The whole experience was very smooth. I highly recommend Lakeland Volkswagen. I have been a Ford person all my life until now. I am a proud owner of a Volkswagen Passat. Thank you Michelle, Trey, and Jared for the best car buying experience! VOLKSWAGEN FOR LIFE!
Awesome dealership and team. I have been searching for a reasonable deal on a golf R and Lakeland had the best deal I could find within a 500 mile range by far. Staff was phenomenal. I'd make the 300 mile trek again for a car for my wife in the future.
This is the second time i buy a car from lakeland. These guys are awesome and knowledgeable. Trey is the best you can get in the business.
Everything went quick and efficiently. Highly recommend using this dealership for quality cars and quality service. Tony was excellent and very helpful and professional. 10/10.
My husband purchased a new car on Saturday and the experience was great. We left with a new Passat and came back on Sunday and traded in our other car and left with a new Tiguan. We Could not be happier with our purchases. Trey and Michelle were wonderful! Thank you!
I was leaning toward leasing Honda as I have been a Honda customer for 20 years. The enthusiasm for Volkswagen and the excellent attention I got from salesman Trey Chapman convinced me to switch to Volkswagen.
We had a great experience at Lakeland VW. Friendly and professional and answered all of my questions. We will definitely be back and recommend to friends.
You're family once you walk through the door. Trey & Michelle are awesome. Easygoing laidback atmosphere. We felt at ease from the moment we walked through the door.
Can't say enough great things about our Atlas purchase with Trey. He was quick to respond to my initial email and convinced me to finally get rid of my Toyota with 236k miles. He sealed the deal with a giant red bow! He took time to show me the features and sent me a video tutorial of a feature the next day. GO BUY A CAR FROM TREY!
Trey Chapman was great to deal with. Real knowledgeable and personable. I would recommend this dealership to do business with for a new car purchase
Sales Rep. was professional, and had a vast knowledge of vehicle. There was a good line of communication, impressed with strong follow-up with sale of vehicle. For as many cars as we have bought, that was unique.
I highly recommend Lakeland VW. Trey Chapman was the best salesman we have ever had. He was honest and professional. Would certainly do business with him again. Thanks!
Michelle and trey were excellent. We schedueled an appointment online so when we arrived the car was ready to be driven. They quickly evaluated our trade in while we were out for the test drive. Many thanks to them for their excellent customer service and team work.
Once we meet with Trey, we had a wonderful experience that flowed smoothly with Trey & Larry. AND... my daughter is SO happy with her new Atlas!!
Very nice fast and friendly made sure the vehicle was clean and ready to go I only had a short wait and explain the paperwork and no pressure.
Team was extremely knowledgeable, not pushy, fast and attentive. We had gone to other dealerships with no success. So happy we made the trip to Lakeland VW, have been enjoying our new Atlas!!
Great job and I appreciate the attention and assistance with everything! I like having my point of contact, Trey, to help find out any questions.
Everyone in sales and service are outstanding. Trey has always treated us fairly and we highly recommend. I will keep coming back as long as Lakeland VW is around
The friendly folks at Lakeland VW are great to work with. They certainly make the car buying process much less daunting! My husband and I have lived in Lakeland for well over 20 years, and we enjoy working with longtime local businesses like Lakeland VW, that maintain a family atmosphere and that value us as repeat customers.
Very professional and caring. The process was easy and and professionally attentive . This was one of the most simple Car Buying I have experienced. Trey was very professional and informative
The dealership was easy to work with. One of the sales reps (Trey) had a ton of knowledge of the car we were looking at purchasing, however others could not answer hardly any questions about the car. Please train your sales reps on each car you offer at VW. There aren't that many. It makes a huge difference on the impression of the car. Luckily we had visited a different VW location and gotten a ton of knowledge before visiting this location. We may not have purchased, if we had stopped here first. we were assigned to a nice rep but not much knowledge. They have to be able to answer questions about the car. That's minimum standard. Thank you to Trey for answering the questions we needed.
Service was excellent as it always is. Other associates acknowledge you while your waiting on service. Don't change a thing! Say thank you to your staff daily!
This dealership makes it impossible for me to own anything but a VW. I'll check all the names below after this review. The service department part is the thing that kept me coming back for many years, but since the incarnation of this property becoming Lakeland VW, I've been impressed with the sales department. I started here in the late 90's when it was Robert G. Waters, then it went through two incarnations I don't need to talk about, then Lakeland VW. This place has been excellent from day one to me. I like everyone. My latest purchase was extremely easy and no guess work. It is a great place to deal with from purchase to service. Thanks again Lakeland VW.
Thanks for Trey and Larry, it was one of me best experiences to buy a vehicle. Very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable salesman. I would highly recommend to buy a VW here.
I drove 1 hr 20 minutes to buy my Golf R from these guys. My interactions with Brad and Trey (salesmen) was awesome as was my experience with Jared in finance. I only had two very minor issues, but these would not prevent me from going back. I requested a hand wash with no brushes. This was not a request they could accommodate, so I left with a dirty car. There was also a broken grab handle which none of us saw before I drove home, so now I need to get it handled at a local dealer. Both minor issues, but worth noting.
Great experience fantastic customer service from Trey, he was very knowledgeable and very responsive to our needs. Would happily recommend him to anyone looking to buy a car from you
My experience with Trey was excellent. Even though I had found the car I expected to purchase, he took time to walk me through other options available in inventory. I felt no pressure from beginning to end, and did not have to be turned over to the "closer" to complete the deal. Very friendly people throughout the process. Nice to deal with.
When I call a dealer ship I expect to get the typical sales guy every time. I called LakelandVW and got Trey, this was a great sign for a easy and perfect car buying experience. Try will treat you like his close friend from the start with no BS car salesmen tricks. 5/5 would shop again with Trey. I love my TDI SEL Passat
Trey is fabulous to work with. Very responsive, courteous and even follows up after the sale! I was looking for a specific car online. He had it, got me the best price in Florida and made the whole process so easy. Loved the retro music albums playing in their office. Very fitting for my Beetle purchase. Larry in Finance was very efficient and helpful. Great experience overall!
I made an appointment for a test drive. Trey Chapman had the air running and everything ready to go. The whole experience was effortless. Trey even made a video of the vehicle for me to show my husband! He was extremely knowledgeable about the vehicle.
After visiting several other dealerships, we came here to see a vehicle we found on Autotrader. Michelle kept us updated on when the vehicle was expected to be received in to inventory, and we immediately made plans to visit. Trey welcomed us and was amazing through the whole process. It was encouraging to know he also owned the same vehicle type at which we were looking. We never felt bullied or pressured like some of the other dealerships made us feel. We were worried based on some online reviews we saw about erroneous fees, but we did not experience that at all. In fact, Lakeland had lower/fewer fees than some of the others we had visited. This, along with their pricing and incentives allowed us to purchase a brand new vehicle for roughly the same price as used ones we were interested in. I would definitely recommend Lakeland Volkswagen.
I'm a VW Beetle fan and wanted to make sure I purchased a new one this year, since this is the last year it will be produced. Everyone I came in contact with and worked with were friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and professional. I worked with Dave and Trey in Sales, Jared in Finance and Lindsay in service.
Everyone in the service and sales department does an excellent job. The head tech Dan and service managers/ advisers are always straight forward and care about you and your VW!
Trey was already sent to us as a referral from a friend so we already had high expectations. Rarely does one hear positive reviews of "sales people". Trey wasn't a sales persons though - he was a friend. We felt cared for and he guided us with his knowledge through the entire process. He was relaxed and made us feel comfortable with him. We love our vehicle and will certainly be back.
This place is always great. Always has been for me. Jonathan in-service help me out of a real jam a week ago. Way beyond the call of duty… Thank you again.
This was by far the best car buying experience I've had in years!!! Trey was so patient with me and I didn't feel pressured to purchase at all. Will definitely refer my friends to lakeland Volkswagen! The financing process was so quick and efficient! Thanks guys!
We can't be more satisfied with our experience. Lawrence's professionalism, patience and knowledge helped us make the right choice and we could not be happier. If we are on the market again for a VW we are definitely coming back to Lakeland VW
I had taken my car in for another problem on it and while it was there they finally found why my convertible top kept giving me an error message. Finally saw what was wrong with it. Got the car fixed and back within a day!
I leased a 2019 Tiguan from Lakeland Volkswagen last week. I've leased many vehicles in the past but my salesperson, Trey Chapman, made the experience quick and easy. He went out of his way to make himself available to answer any questions I had, went over all the vehicle features, and even assisted me with the return of my former vehicle.
Friendly , polite,honest and professional personnel. Very efficient and knowledgeable at what they're doing. We had great experience from the time we entered the dealership to the time when we left the dealership with a certified car special Thanks to David ,Jared and Trey
I have purchased and leased many vehicles in my 53 years and my experience with Lakeland VW by far exceeded other dealerships in every way! I made an appointment for a test drive and when I arrived the vehicle was waiting for me with the air running. My salesman knew the vehicle inside and out. I fell in love with the safety & technology features and the way the 2019 Atlas drove. My husband was not with me, so I told my salesman (Trey Chapman) I'd talk to my husband and hopefully I'd be back the next day. Trey went the extra mile and made a video of the vehicle I was interested in so I could show my husband; that was definitely a first for me! Needless to say, we both returned the next day and I am now the proud leaser of a 2019 Atlas!
Picked up a new Tiguan 2019, couldn't be more pleased with the courtesy, consideration and sheer professionalism of an Individual named Trey Chapman. This is my second vehicle from Lakeland Volkswagen. Yes it was a long drive, Yes it was definitely worth it, yes I would do it again .......They really are that good!!!!!
Highly recommend visiting Lakeland VW for Sales and service. You are greeted promptly at each visit. Lyndsay is very knowledgeable about products and services along with Trey who I will buy another car from when the time is right!
First time buying a car since my husband passed away. I was more than a little nervous. Trey was so great to work with! Made me feel completely at ease. So glad I went to LakelandVW. Thanks, Trey!
We had such a pleasant experience with Trey from VW in Lakeland. He was an expert on the vehicle I was shopping for, he was able to answer all my queations and more. Usually agreeing to the terms of the deal is the most stressful part of purchasing a new vehicle, but not with Trey. He was fair and able to make a deal quickly. I drove away in my new car feeling great about my experience and my new ride! Thank you Trey and VW of Lakeland!!
I drive 100 miles to do business with Lakeland VW. Great bunch of people, would not go anywhere else. They even offer a free loaner car if repairs can't be made the same day.
When I have any questions or any work to be done on my Jetta, they are always available and accommodating. Excellent customer service and knowledgeable techs.
My wife and I worked with Trey Chapman with the purchase of our 2019 Tiguan SE. He was very knowledgeable about the features of the car and a very personable guy. They did not negotiate as they offered a very competitive upfront price, contingent on you financing with them. Looking forward to driving the new VW!!
What an amazing experience! They all made the whole process so quick and easy. Love everyone at Lakeland VW they treat you like family! Thanks again for everything!!!!
The overall feel of the dealership was very welcoming. Trey went beyond what a salesperson is required of when it came to making my visit a non intimidating experience. I felt like he wanted to find a car that I loved as much as I wanted to find one that I loved. His genuine demeanor and perseverance to find a vehicle so well suited for me was definitely not overlooked.
Trey was an outstanding sales person and all around helpful guy! He was much more concerned that we get a vehicle that works for us and we enjoyed than with making a sale! I'd recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a vehicle! He's very knowledgeable and helpful!! Jared in finance took great care of us as well!
Super great, once I made my choice and test drove her, paper work completed within on hour. Everything I wanted for myself. This dealership help me make that choice
Environment was Friendly and welcoming, made sure I was happy and comfortable with my purchase and didn't overly push like other dealerships. Very happy with my new VW Jetta!
I am a long-time customer of the dealer ship and especially the service department, Many of the people in the service department that I've known through three dealerships on that property have continued to work there. I always get great customer service from them. Anyhow, superlatives to everyone there.
Every time I've been car shopping instantly I am annoyed by everyone hounding me down. Not at all with this man. He helped me when I was ready not by following me, he helped me find exactly what was in my budget not a penny more and even helped me find the best deal and offers available. Truly he is a good sales man, you can tell he is t only here for the paycheck like the rest, though this is his life he'd rather you be happy with what you purchased then to sell you something you can't afford! I appreciate your help me! Have been here for 4 different cars now and will always come back!
Trey Chapman has become our go to guy when we need a new VW. (We now have 3!) He exemplifies what customer service should be- a great relationship. We share our needs and wants and he listens and always helps us to make an informed decision. We will be needing a 4th car in the coming year and we will always look to Trey - who has now become a trusted friend.
We unexpectedly needed to replace our vehicle purchased @ Lakeland VW in 2016. We returned to LVW because our first experience was so great. Again, Trey Chapman and Jared as well as ALL staff @ LVW made our purchase quick, painless and actually enjoyable. Would also like to thank parts/service persons who did a very quick and excellent window trim install before leaving. We have never purchased 2 cars from same dealer before, but we will absolutely return to LVW first for the next one! LOVE LVW ??
Trey in Sales and Larry in finance were great in helping get me the car that I wanted and one that fit my needs! Thanks guys!
The car I wanted was mixed up with another the prices didn't jive . They didn't stick with the price or offer options for me to feel content.
Well, I've written the same review in different words at least five times. I love the dealership and everyone that works in it. If you treat them with respect, the payback always comes back threefold. I think people who are obnoxious jerks get exactly what they deserve want to going to a place of business. I'm in a line of work where I am literally forced to put up with and be nice to the general public. So my attitude is I don't want them to have to put up with me, I want to be somebody who walks in there that they're happy to see. That's always my goal, and they are always great to me. Great job as usual. By the way, Jonathan and Dan, you were right, I did need a full alignment LOL.
Go to trey he helps us out Lakeland Volkswagen can help you right way they know what they doing and do not waste your time keep up your good work guys
Everyone was very friendly and courteous and we were in and out ! How a car buying experience should be. Big thanks to Trey for helping us make a better choice on our Tiguan.
Trey Chapman was extremely helpful to me and my wife. He spent time going over the technology built into the car we were thinking of purchasing. Although we are not techno incline Trey explained the way we could understand. We left there being confident about our purchase and how to use and operate our new vehicle.
Sales department is great but if you trade something in make sure they pay it completely off before it hits your credit report. Getting a late payment charge a in the mail after 2 months of trading in my car because they didn't pay the whole balance off. Finance department states it is my responsibility to make sure it is paid in full after I trading it in to their dealership. Not willing to find a solution and wanting to push all the blame off on to the customer is terrible.
Really helpful, they are not pushing like the other dealers, great people. I will recommend this place to buy your first car. You will come back once you are ready to buy or lease another car.
From the moment I walked into the dealership until the time I walked out was a pleasure. No pushy sales people and very relaxed atmosphere. My sales person (Trey) was great!! He was very knowledgeable about the vehicle and went the extra mile explaining everything.
I want to mention two occurrences over the last two weeks. My GTI sustained considerable front end damage after a spare tire and rim flew into my front bumper, damaged it, and the stuff below it. The next day, the service department managed to cram me into a busy day to have a look at it. Dan inspected the under body and found that there was no damage, which was a relief as I had to travel 1000 miles over the next week with it. This was even done with no charge because it only took a few minutes, and I actually offered to pay. I will tell you that I am a good customer, but when you have patience with people, they return it to you. Now, cut to yesterday, 11/20/18. The GTI goes to the auto body shop and I have to rent a car. I decided a Nissan Maxima might have some of the refinement of the GTI. Wrong. Piece of crap...MT should let ME review it. Anyhow, I texted Jonathan, my service writer most of the time and asked if he could help me with the rental place with getting another car because he deals with them frequently. He was actually on vacation and still took the time out to help me get a different, and better car. I really love this dealership and the people in it. Oh, and Trey Chapman took me for a ride in a new Jetta about 3 weeks ago just because I asked. These guys have made it impossible for me to own and other make of car. Cheers!
We arrived about 10 miles mutes earlier than our appointment so you t took a bit for someone to get our repair going. They were very courteous and they even checked to see if my service was covered on a maintenance plan which it was. Thank you.
Nice dealership to work with. I have had my Toureag serviced there on a couple of occasions and been happy with the results. I bought a used JSW recently from them and it was a good experience as compared to other dealers I have encountered over the years. Trey was great to work with and made sure everything was done right
The service department at Lakeland Volkswagon was very helpful from start to finish. There were holdups due to my insurance and they didnt give me a hard time about it. All in all I'm very happy with the service I received and wouldn't take my car anywhere else.
Only good things to say about this place. Never had as good of a buying experience. Would recommend VW to any car buyer out there
I had a great experience here. Thanks to Trey I got the car I really wanted. Larry worked hard to make sure I got the best deal on my car. 😁😁😁
I never had problem after the car left the shop or the same problem. I will take my car there again if need too. Thank you guys
Excellent seller (I don't say that often about car salesman). Very polite and respectful, will find the appropriate car for your needs and possibilities. Loved the experience with LakelandVW because of him.
Had a great experience with the dealership and the sales guys. They were very helpful during the purchase and after. The sales experience was easy.
It was a pleasure working with Trey! He understood exactly what I was looking for!! I love my new 2019 JETTA! Trey is very knowledgeable about all the VW vehicles and explained everything before we left the dealership!
Trey was amazing from start to finish! He was patient and kind while I explained what I wanted to do that day. He was very thorough and answered all of my questions. He was also a great devils advocate as I weighed my options. Unlike other dealerships in my past, I actually look forward to the time I will get to see Trey and all the team members of Lakeland VW...maintenance, car wash, or my next new ride!!!
This dealership is always terrific. Ive never had a remotely negative experience at Lakeland VW. They have made it impossible for me to own another brand of car.
Starting from calling the dealership and checking to see if a vehicle was still there to leaving the dealership in our new car was great. Only problems through the dealership I would say, and part of it was our fault, was we didn't know and wasn't mentioned that you couldn't use a debit card for down payment. Besides that it was a great experience.
Trey was the best made everything easy and fast would recommend anyone to go too lakeland vw every one there are friendly and helpful God bless every one at Lakeland vw keep up the great work thx u
Took my Volkswagon for a recall and Gary at the service desk was very courteous and said abou 1 hr or 2 and it would be ready. They were very busy that day but it was ready in that length of time. They even washed it for me too.
We were looking for a 7 passengers car and Tyler was very helpful. He took time to explain all details. We were from Canada and it was a bit complicated to obtain credit but Jared and Tyler went above and beyond our expectations We are more than happy of our new Atlas
I have been dealing with iLakeland VW for the last two years and never once have i beenI dissatisfied. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help me whether it be a simple question or whether I need service. I would always give them a five star plus rating. Everyone there is very service oriented.
First experience buying a car and it was painless. Went to a lot of dealerships throughout the day and ended up coming right back to VW Lakeland. I'm very happy with the service I received. Great people and overall good experience.
Trey is excellent! very professional and trying always to help. He is very knowledgeable of the car that we were looking for Thanks Trey for your help!!
Trey is excellent. He is very knowledgeable of the cars. He is friendly and goes the extra mile to make sure you are happy with your purchase. I would definitely buy from him again. Jared (my precious salesman) now in Finance was once again great. He has been with me through my last two car purchases. He goes the extra mile to ensure that things are done right. I would recommend either of these gentlemen without hesitation.
Trey always has a pleasant attitude,he is always smiling and often checks to find out how best he could be of help. He is good
I have purchased two cars from Trey and he is just an excellent person. Not only is he enthusiastic about his job and people(one look in his office will confirm that), he is also the owner of multiple VWs. He loves the VW product and knows them inside and out. He is just a plain easy guy to work and talk with. I might as well also mention my excellent relationship with the service department. I think many dealerships miss the boat on how important the service department/customer relationship is. These people have made it nearly impossible for me to even think about going anywhere else. Then add to that a sales staff you like as a customer is the icing. I hope Trey stays here a long time.
Walked in and met with Trey Chapman, he was absolutely amazing through the whole process. Listened to my needs and wants and got me to the best car for me. Will send all my friend and family to him! Thanks Trey for being awesome buddy
Trey Chapman and Lakeland Volkswagen are simply the best around! I have purchased 3 cars in a row from Trey! Such a courteous and professional experience! The excellent service received from Trey has always been consistent and world class! I am a customer for life and would highly recommend going to Lakeland VW to see Trey for your next car!
Our family is a VW crew to say the least! Currently on our 11th VW and have purchased/leased the most recent 4 of those from Lakeland VW. Every time we've had a great experience, felt we were treated honestly and fairly, and appreciated the genuineness of the whole staff. Brad is our go-to guy and everytime has made sure we know and understand the car we are buying, the numbers being crunched on the final price, and that he is available to answer any future questions at any time via phone or email, an option we've utilized a few times! Along with Brad, the managers, finance department, and service department have always shown the utmost professionalism and exemplified a solid team. Thank you to Lakeland VW and we look forward to buying our next 11 VWs from you guys down the road!
I have leased 2 jettas from Trey! And I wouldn't go anywhere else! He is honest and Hospitable! LakelandVW is awesome! Thank you Trey!
Thanks to Trey from lakeland VW for assisting my family with a new atlas we love! This was such an incredible buying experience- we will be back!
I went there to purchase a new GTI and the salesperson Lawrence was very inviting and friendly. He never made me feel rushed into the purchase and was able to help me make a thoughtful and conscious decision about the vehicle I wanted to buy.
I Absoluty loved working with Trey and Lakeland VW! They new exactly what I was looking for an I was in and out in no time. The atmosphere was laid back with good music and friendly people. I would definitely buy another vehicle from Trey and Lakeland VW!
This dealership is overall excellent in sales,service and customer service. Thanks for everything I live in Winter Haven and dont mind the drive that's how excellent it is.
I was blown away by Trey and staff when my wife and I bought our Jetta. They made the process easy to understand and very knowledgeable on everything.
Lakeland VW and our sales associate, Trey, made my wife and I feel like we were part of the family. Trey is an honest person and really looked for the best vehicle that fit our needs. We can't thank him enough. He made us customers for life! Thank you!
I had a great experience purchasing my new Passat from Lakeland VW. Trey made the experience quick and painless and answered all of my questions!
Trey was extremely knowledgeable with VW vehicles. He himself owns one and has had many models, it helped me with my decision to purchase my newest VW! I highly recommend him for your go to sales rep for VW!!
Trey made the entire process seamless! From trade in, to paperwork, to delivery. I have leased two vehicles from Lakeland VW now. I would recommend them to anyone!
Most important thing ask for—Trey Chapman—the only place to buy a automobile just made the best deal & decision of 2018 loaded suv when you go there ask for Trey Chapman he is the best no pressure but he will get you the best deal possible & if you need to finance Larry will make it fast & painless.
Awesome job for an awesome team got everything I wanted for the car Brad did an amazing job with finding us the perfect car we love it
Awesome place filled with great people! Very quick experience as well. Just wished I didnt live so far away. Definitely would recommend used or new 😁
Staff is friendly. Service time is quite long for basic things, and scheduling could be better to get cars in and out faster. Great people, great cars, but service system needs work.
The staff where attentive and super friendly. They did a great job at interacting with the kids and treated us with respect. They seem like they enjoy their work.
I had such a good experience with this dealership. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Bradley did an amazing job helping me find a car that was in my price point and exactly what i wanted. I will be recommending this dealership to everyone . Over all a great experience!
No haggle no pressure environment. They offer you their best price from the get go. Very friendly staff. Only question that I still wondered about was whether money factor on a lease is negotiable. Was offered a lower money factor at a different VW Dealer but Lakeland VW had a better price. Dealer incentives appear tied to overall deal structure. Happy overall.
The best salesperson that I ever had here in USA, she respect your space and don't push you to buy whatever it takes. Best purchase ever!
Great service and the sales were nice to talk to. I can tell all my friends that my be interested in a new or used car from you guys. Thank you
I would highly recommend that my friends and neighbors living in the Tampa Bay Area make the drive out to Lakeland for the excellent service. I appreciate the transparency and accuracy of their online pricing. Most dealerships raise the price when you get there, say something like, you are not eligible for a rebate, yadda yadda. I will be reaching back out to Michelle Barnett when I need a new car in the future.
Lucky me! Because my issues were technically two visits and not just one, I get to rate the service department twice. Please see my first review below for my initial impression. This is my expanded review! After reading through some of the reviews here, I'm not going to be unfair and throw this service department under the bus for stupid reasons like they don't wine and dine me when I'm in the waiting room, or I had to wait an extra half hour for an oil change. I'm nothing if not fair. My car was towed in because no amount of jimmying could get the key in the ignition. I was told by Brian it was taken apart and fixed, I received the running car back, and then was stranded a half-hour later with the exact same problem. I should have tested it before driving away! Compound it with the fact that the car was nose-in a parking space, and we couldn't get the key in the ignition, so we could not put it in neutral to pull it out backwards, causing a three-hour delay to get the proper type of tow truck from Bartow to Kissimmee. It ruined a family get together with in-laws we never get to see. I was told by Brian that the ignition switch had been taken out and repaired, but was later told by Jonathan that nothing had been done to the ignition switch, and they simply did the maintenance on the car. Did they think I had the car towed in for no good reason? They even waived the deductible on my warranty so I'd tow it the extra 35 miles to Lakeland. I'll never understand how the problem just went away, so they considered it settled without further investigation. Speaking of maintenance, it was explained to me by Jonathan that the car needed to come in at 40,000 miles for a transmission flush. That was the whole purpose of the 40,000 mile check. When I picked up the car, they didn't flush the transmission, and explained that I needed to have requested it. Even my non-authorized VW mechanic knew it was supposed to get a transmission flush at 40,000 miles. They also hadn't topped off the AdBlue. I will never have maintenance done by a VW dealer without first going over a checklist of things to do. I was basically charged $400 for fluid changes. I could go on. How much time do you have? Maybe I can set a record for word count. At any rate, the first visit was a disaster. The second visit, the subject of this review, went much smoother. They fixed the problem, and even washed the car (though there are foot smudges on the door threshold and a black fingerprint on the light tan driver's door panel). While I'm happy with the results, the communication was not good. It was always one way -- us to them. More positives -- we like our "sales consultant" Brad (though he dropped the ball on trying to get us those dealership posters), and we really liked the parts guys, who helped us secure our gear. They also stepped up to give us deals to help make up for the setback, which was going above and beyond. My wife and I are true VW enthusiasts. If you cut us we bleed Volkswagen blue. We have a garage full of vintage VWs, including an oval window bug and a split bus. We're the new customers this dealership needs, and we will think long and hard before returning (though the reviews here of other dealerships don't offer much of an alternative in our area) And for all of those who have taken the time to read this, thanks for reading. Enjoy your VWs! We enjoy ours.
Everything went quick and efficiently. Highly recommend using this dealership for quality cars and quality service. Tony was excellent and very helpful and professional. 10/10.
Jared, Brad, and Michelle helped me in the process of getting a new car and they were all amazing and very helpful. Got in and out of there way quicker than I expected to. Would definitely go here again.
Went in for a recall and ended up buying a new car ! Brad and Israel answered all my questions clearly and very helpful. Everyone was very professional and a pleasure
Great experience buying a used Traverse. Helpful, not pushy, willing to work with you and they made it a good experience. Worth the drive if you are far.
The only reason I bought my 3rd VW from this dealership is because of fantastic treatment I got from Mr. Jared Miller. He is so sincere and helpful that after trying other make and models and discount incentives, I returned again and again and bought the car thru him. Mr. Bradley was also extremely prompt and helpful. I am very thankful to him as he went out of way to accommodate me. He is a jem of sales person. Overall I am very happy with my experience with dealership. P. Bhatt Winter Haven, Florida
Saw my car on Friday Night on the website and I called first thing Saturday at 9AM and by 10AM I had my approval. I live in Tampa and did everything online and over the phone and by 1PM I signed my papers and left. It was easy and seamless!
Team was extremely knowledgeable, not pushy, fast and attentive. We had gone to other dealerships with no success. So happy we made the trip to Lakeland VW, have been enjoying our new Atlas!!
Mechanic did sloppy work I had to clean engine Bay myself when I got home I had my fuel filter changed on my Volkswagen TDI there was diesel fuel spilt all over my serpentin bell rubber hoses all over the place underneath the hood I had to clean
Always a pleasant experience. They are quick and respect your time. Brad is the only person we would go to when it's time for a new vehicle.
Excellent no pressure sales and customer service. They offered the best price and were responsive with all my questions and ensured I understood all specific pricing details.
Thank,s for the great Services your people give to us. Reccomend to my friends. The people for the detailing is Amazon to, thaks for everything.
Needed to get a new car as mine was totaled while out of town. VW made it easy for me to choose my car and they worked with me while I was out of town and made the purchase easy and quick
Purchased car over the phone after see it on the internet. Easy people to work with, pleasant buying experience. Brad and Jared Miller work great to work with.
Excellent sales Experience with everyone we dealt with. Brad Frasier did an excellent job of familiarization me with our new Beetle. Would definitely recommend Lakeland VW!
I drove 1 hr 20 minutes to buy my Golf R from these guys. My interactions with Brad and Trey (salesmen) was awesome as was my experience with Jared in finance. I only had two very minor issues, but these would not prevent me from going back. I requested a hand wash with no brushes. This was not a request they could accommodate, so I left with a dirty car. There was also a broken grab handle which none of us saw before I drove home, so now I need to get it handled at a local dealer. Both minor issues, but worth noting.
Over 2 months a order a cover on the bumper ! No called the parts in , when get the parts in , recall air bag I'm stilling wait for the call, I call them a few weeks, he called me when the parts in
I went different places trying to find the car that wanted lack of honesty was the common denominator everytime. So I didn't last on the other places. Some friend sugested me to go there so I left a msg and Bradley Frezier answered. He was awesome l, he nade us feel like we were part of the family. Everyone in fact were very helpfull and knowledgable. I went out there feeling that I made the right choice. And going for more now my wife wants to change cars in 6 months hopefully I get to meet with the same team.
I made an appointment for a test drive. Trey Chapman had the air running and everything ready to go. The whole experience was effortless. Trey even made a video of the vehicle for me to show my husband! He was extremely knowledgeable about the vehicle.
We purchased our atlas at Lakeland. Our sales guy was extremely helpful. We showed us a lot of features of the car. We look forward to having our atlas many years.
I received amazing customer service from Brad, Jared, and Michelle. All employees made sure I was taken care of from the get-go. There wasn't any funny business or anything, the price was the best I had found in Florida!
This is a low pressure dealership. Also, our salesman Bradley actually listened to us. Only showed us exactly what we had requested and didn't try to upsell us.
I was in the market for a fairly specific car, which lead me to the team at Lakeland VW. They were upfront, fair and had a good price for the car. So I made the trip from NC to Florida and it was worth it. Enjoying the new car more everyday.
Lakeland Volkswagon provided an amazing dealership experience. I liked the fact that I did not feel pressured and everyone at the dealership worked together as a team. Bradley and Jared were great to work with trading in my vehicle and purchasing a new one. I was in and out within 3 hours (test drive, trading in the old vehicle, purchasing the new vehicle, detailing the new vehicle, etc). I recommend anyone to purchase a vehicle from Bradley or anyone at Lakeland Volkswagon.
Got a great deal on a used Tiguan. The dealership team was amazing to work with and there was no stress. Buying a car as a woman always seemed a challenge until I found Lakeland Volkswagen. This is now my 3rd purchase with them.
Very good.experience purchasing a vehicle from Lakeland Volkswagon. Very good group of people to deal with. Will Definately recommend them Jim Sherry Winter Haven, FL
By far the absolute best and quickest dealership experience my husband and I have ever had! (And we have bought and traded in a lot of cars) We drove all the way from south of Sarasota looking at a specific car and we left with that specific car! Brad our salesman was honest and on it! The gentleman in finance was also wonderful. We have been recommending Lakeland Volkswagen to everyone. Definitely worth the drive, we would do it again in a heart beat. Thanks so much guys!
The fact that Lakeland VW was the only dealer in FL that was advertising a discount off MSRP for the Golf R is what brought us in the door. The fact that the rest of the deal was relatively painless was a bonus.
We were helped right away when we went into the showroom. Brad was friendly, knowledgeable but not pushy. He was able to answer all our questions.
Great shopping experience and great staff that were friendly and helpful. It was worth the 300 mile round trip from St Augustine to purchase vehicle. Ask for Brad in sales!
Best car buying experience I've ever had. Every salesman was nice and laid back. Zero pressure to purchase anything. I highly recommend this dealership.
Bradley and Larry were great! They made it possible for me to get the car I've always wanted (a beetle). I'm so happy with my car and the experience I had! Bradley was very helpful, informative and kind. Larry is a great manager and definitely made sure I went home happy!
I will refer Volkswagen Lakeland to anyone. Great customer services and the process was smoothly. Thank you to Brad and Larry. Brad was outstanding. Thank you again.
Have been here twice now. Once for Service on my 2014 Jetta, and then back again a few weeks later to purchase a newer model of my car. Both the Service and Sales departments are awesome, no complaints whatsoever. On all sides they communicate clearly and effectively, and they are friendly too. I worked with Jonathan on the service side and then Bradley and Jared on the Sales side. I can proudly recommend them to anyone whether you are car shopping, or you are looking to get your current VW serviced. I received transparency on both ends, and this is something I highly value. In fact, the experience I had getting my 2014 Jetta serviced is what brought me back to get my new car and the buying process was smooth and stress free!
Amazing customer service. Thank you for your help! From start to finish, everyone I came into contact with was friendly, helpful, and professional. Thank you again.
Everyone was friendly, price was fair, sales guy was awesome, finance guy was prepared with the paperwork and explained every piece. We were in and out in less than 2 hours and that included the test drive.
Had a great experience. Bradley was great, kept in touch with us throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend this dealership. Finance department went smoothly as well.
My wife and I had a great experience at Lakeland VW. We couldn't decide which model we wanted initially, so we went back a few times and drove a bunch of new and used vehicles before buying a 2019 Golf. Brad was so helpful and patient throughout the entire process, and we never once felt pressured to buy. He was communicative and knowledgeable, periodically checking in with us to be sure we had all the information we needed and answering all of our questions quickly. The financing process was quick and easy. We have already recommended this dealership to a few friends and have been back to purchase accessories.
I give this rating because this dealership is unlike any dealership I expected rude and trying to get by on customers. Reading everyone's face right they loved being here so it reflects how you treat anyone. Such a peaceful place.
Quick and easy! No difficulties. Very friendly. Very helpful . I would recommend it to other car seekers. Great amazing staff! Clean and organized. Ready to work staffs!
Went to dealership in evening, Bradley greeted us. We looked at a few vehicles, decided on new Tiguan. Bradley and Larry answered any questions we had and process went quickly!
My wife and I made our first big purchase since moving to Florida at lakeland VW. Brad was our salesman. Brad went above and beyond the call of duty for us. Answering text messages after hours and making the numbers right. Very nice gentleman indeed. Our finance man went over everything to a tee. We would definitely recommend this dealership for a no BS sale. Thank you all at VW of lakeland for putting a smile on our faces! Vince and Joni J.
Thanks to Brad for helping us purchase a new passat for our daughter for her sixteenth birthday. He was very helpful along the way as it was a few months in the planning.
Great prices, very friendly and knowledgeable ! Everyone there will bend over backwards to make sure youre happy when you leave. Highly recommend ! If you get the pleasure of working with Bradley and Jared
Lakeland Volkswagen helped me purchase my brand new Jetta SEL and they were some of the nicest and honest car salesman that I have ever worked with. Brad was so awesome and kind, I recommend everyone go and check them out.
Everyone from the beginning was very friendly, especially Bradley. The day I decided to buy my car he went above and beyond by driving my friend and me to my job so I could print the documents I needed. He was never pushy nor irritating, very cordial and fun to deal with. Same thing with Jared. We went over options in order for me to find what was best in terms of finances and for future references.
Very nice low pressure staff and management.; also very knowledgeable on their products and cars. The prices on the VW Jettas Was $2000 less Than other dealers. I would highly recommend Lakeland VW to anyone.
Whether management or sales staff, I found everyone at Lakeland VW to be informative, friendly, helpful and willing to think outside the box. I was extremely satisfied with my experience and would highly recommend them to future customers.
After meeting our sales rep, Bradley, our experience was truly positive. He came thru professionally, efficient, had in depth knowledge of the car & it's various options. He made the entire process, painless. We truly enjoyed buying our new Tiguan, SEL 4motion. That car was delivered with a beautiful white bow, cleaned and filled up. We are now enjoying driving it very much. Marco & Karen
The main reason I gave VW a try was for the great warranty. The sale experience was pleasant, very helpful and met my needs. Brad and Jared were very helpful and efficient.
I would recommend this car dealership to anyone!! Great people with great knowledge. I walked in very nervous and left there reassured that I made the right choice. I love my new car!!
This will be my 2nd vehicle I've purchased from Lakeland VW. The 1st was a MK7 GTI and the 2nd was a MK7.5 Golf R. Both times I've had the pleasure of working with Brad in the sales department who is both professional and knowledgeable. I gave Brad all the options I was looking for in a vehicle and both times he set me up with the perfect ride. Thank you to Larry in finance you made the buying process quick and geared to my needs with no extra unneeded polices. Thank you for treating our family like family and not just another number on the board.
It was my first experience buying a new car. The guys that worked with me made it very easy and stress free, very happy with the car I chose!
Trey is excellent! very professional and trying always to help. He is very knowledgeable of the car that we were looking for Thanks Trey for your help!!
Nobody likes car buying but it definitely makes it easier when someone is very knowledgeable and treats you like a person. Best sales man ever!
I purchased a 2019 jetta and Brad was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. After going to several dealerships in the Tampa area and felt their sales teams were pushy and disingenuous. Brad was the complete opposite and had me in my new car in no time. The entire team was all around good to go. I have and will continue to recommend Brad to anyone I know who is looking for a new car.
Buying a GTI from this dealership was by far the easiest car shopping experience I've had. No b.s. and they don't lie as compared to some other other dealers I had contacted for the exact same car. If I were to buy another Volkswagen it would be from Lakeland Volkswagen
Was greeted right upon arrival to the dealership by Bradley who was professional and knowledgeable. One of the most pleasurable car buying experiences I've ever had. Strongly recommend Bradley.
Our family is a VW crew to say the least! Currently on our 11th VW and have purchased/leased the most recent 4 of those from Lakeland VW. Every time we've had a great experience, felt we were treated honestly and fairly, and appreciated the genuineness of the whole staff. Brad is our go-to guy and everytime has made sure we know and understand the car we are buying, the numbers being crunched on the final price, and that he is available to answer any future questions at any time via phone or email, an option we've utilized a few times! Along with Brad, the managers, finance department, and service department have always shown the utmost professionalism and exemplified a solid team. Thank you to Lakeland VW and we look forward to buying our next 11 VWs from you guys down the road!


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Hampton Rec Welcomes Katie Yeaton
By Liz Premo, Atlantic News Staff Writer
Atlantic News, Friday, May 18, 2007
[The following article is courtesy of Atlantic News]
HAMPTON -- There's somewhat of a familiar face in the Hampton Rec office: Katie Yeaton has come on board as the department's newest staff member.
Involved in the town's various recreation programs throughout her childhood, the 25-year-old Hampton resident has filled the vacancy left by former rec secretary, Shirley Doheny, who now serves as assistant town clerk.
Katie, a 2000 graduate of Winnacunnet High School, earned her Masters degree in Sports Management at Daniel Webster College in Nashua, graduating in 2004. Since then the college athlete (volleyball, softball, basketball) has worked at the front desk for the Newmarket Recreation Department.
Back in April, however, when she saw online that the Hampton Rec position was available she applied right away, bringing her resume and application to the office on April 13. She received a call on April 24, had an interview the following day, and was officially hired less than a week later on April 30, edging out 31 other applicants. Her first day on the job was Monday of this week.
In addition to taking part in all kinds of recreation sports programs offered by the town ("I tried everything once," she says), her previous affiliation with Hampton Rec includes working the concession stand and the beach parking lot during the summer months while still a student.
Yeaton says she has been "looking forward to coming back to Hampton and working with the people," adding "there's a lot of great programs here. I'm hoping I can bring in some good ideas."
Her job responsibilities include plenty of interaction with members of the public when they venture to the rec department's upstairs offices. Taking registrations, answering phones, updating recreation information appearing on the town's Web site and Channel 22, providing publicity and working at special events will keep Yeaton busy as she settles in.
Her predecessor appears quite certain that Yeaton will have no problem filling the shoes that were left behind.
"She's going to do great — no question in my mind," says Doheny, who wasn't the only staffer to give Yeaton a vote of confidence early on.
Rene Boudreau, the rec department's program coordinator, says he is "excited to have someone with knowledge of the recreation field and the [computer] software" which the department uses on a regular basis. As a result, Boudreau anticipates there is a smooth transition in store for his newest colleague.
Of course, personal ties to the hometown and a background in all things rec are a plus, as far as Recreation Director Dyana Martin is concerned.
"It's great that she's a Hampton resident," says Martin. "I'm happy to have someone who's a recreational professional — and a nice kid."
The nice kid who has taken part in WHS Coach Ned Beattie's Basketball Camp "forever — many, many summers through high school and college" — appears just as happy and optimistic about her future with Hampton Rec.
"I'm looking forward to working with Dyana and Rene," says Yeaton, "and all the people — kids, Seniors [and] anyone in between."
Be sure to stop by the rec office on Winnacunnet Road, say "hi" to Katie Yeaton, and ask her for assistance in registering for Hampton Rec's many regular programs and upcoming summer camp activities. For more information, call (603) 926-3932.

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It was time.
After a solid but unspectacular 19-16 start to the season — on the heels of a solid but unspectacular 5-4 roadtrip to Minnesota, Miami and Washington — Dodgers manager Don Mattingly felt there were issues he needed to address with the team.
So the Dodgers held their first closed-door meeting of the season Thursday prior to the opening of a pivotal early-season four-game series against the rival San Francisco Giants.
As for what was specifically discussed, Mattingly tried to remain tight-lipped.
"We talked about our club in general," Mattingly said. "Where we are going and how we get there."
When pressed on the issue or why the Dodgers needed to call this meeting at this point in time, Mattingly kept repeating his mantra: "We talked about where we are going and how we get there."
There was plenty of topics that could have been addressed.
The Dodgers began the day 2 1/2 games behind San Francisco and Colorado. They entered the day 2-4 against San Francisco and 1-2 against Colorado.
The bullpen remains taxed, unpredictable and at times ineffective.
The hitting has remained inconsistent at best, particularly in the middle of the order with Hanley Ramirez (.269), Matt Kemp (.250) and Carl Crawford (.255) still trying to find their groove.
"Hopefully we'll start getting on track and playing well," Mattingly said. "We've not been swinging the bats that well yet.
"Obviously this is a big series having the Giants across the field. We need to play better at home. We have not played very well at home yet."
The play at Dodger Stadium has been lackluster at times.
The Dodgers were just 6-9 at Dodger Stadium entering Thursday's game, the worst start since also starting 6-9 in 2006. The silver lining: the 2006 Dodgers eventually won the NL Wild Card.
The Dodgers' worst 16-game home start since moving to Los Angeles was when they went 5-11 in 1995. The consolation: they rebounded to win the NL West that season.
Mattingly said this series against the Giants will set the tone for the rest of the season.
"This is a series for us try to try to establish ourselves," Mattingly said. "They beat us two out of three in both series. They beat us up pretty well here, and the series in San Francisco could've gone either way.
"We've got to establish that we can play with them. They've got a good club. We know who they are and we know they are going to be tough."
Flawless Dee-fense
Dee Gordon continues to be an offensive sparkplug for the Dodgers.
In addition to his major league-leading 20 steals (in 23 attempts), Gordon ranks among NL leaders in hits (44, fifth), batting average (.341, fourth) and multi-hit games (13, tied for fifth). He is also hitting .405 with runners on base (17 for 42) and .346 with runners in scoring position (9 for 26).
But Mattingly said he has been impressed with how Gordon has transitioned to second base.
"He's been pretty much flawless as much as anything," Mattingly said of Gordon's defense. "He's showing his range. His throwing has been good. (Lorenzo) Bundy saw him in Albuquerque last year and he looks a lot more confident there.
"And doing the things he's doing offensively, that's going to help you out in the field with confidence."
Adrian Gonzalez celebrated his 32nd birthday on Thursday. … Mattingly said catcher A.J. Ellis continues to progress at the Dodgers' training facility in Arizona, saying Ellis got seven at-bats in simulated games. … Mattingly said there appears to be no issue with Dan Haren's back following Wednesday's outing in Washington … Darryl Strawberry will be among one of more than 30 former Dodgers taking part in Saturday's Old Timers Game following the Giants-Dodgers game. There will be introductions and a two-inning game that will be shown live on SportsNet L.A. …. The Dodgers are offering $5 parking on a first-come, first-served basis in Lots 13 and 14 on Stadium Way next to the Los Angeles Fire Department training center. It is about a 15-minute uphill walk to the stadium from there. Shuttles for the handicapped are available.


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She's been mentioned by name in another Ad Chat but this time we go in-depth with the talented Kim Rushton, a SVP Group Planning Director at BBDO. In addition to having launched the third most successful product behind iPad and Xbox that year, leading teams responsible for various Hyatt brands, Rushton also spends her spare time being actively involved with The Oceanic Preservation Society , The Humane Society of the US and WildAid.
1. What's your favorite funny story about yourself?
To the horror of the Discovery Channel crew hosting me in Costa Rica, I picked up a wild boa constrictor at reception (thinking it was a Disneyesque, living prop) and carried it everywhere, snuggled around my arm/neck, until I got to my room and asked about its owner. It's funny because no one said anything until I asked where I should "take it back" and suddenly they were aghast. It was the sweetest snake.
2. Who is your favorite mentor and why?
I've had awesome karma when it comes to mentors. I'm enormously grateful for Richard Swaab and Mike Smith of AMV/BBDO, Simon Mainwaring of We First and John Grant of St. Luke's/Co-Opportunity fame. They're great examples of epic talent amplified by the power of kindness and generosity.
3. What's the biggest misconception about a strategist?
The idea we can't find our way to client meetings without an account person. ☺
4. Has the role of a strategist changed since you first got into the business?
No. Our job has always been to craft a compelling brand idea that will change people's behavior and transform a client's business. It's on us to create and inspire fascinating narratives to bring that idea to life through every facet of the brand experience - far beyond what most people think of as advertising. Now we have platforms which enable different (and sometimes more meaningful) interactions and provide oceans of real time, behavioral data to show what people are doing. The thing is, brilliant planning has always been based on a keen understanding the "why's" that are driving those "what's" - the universal drivers of human behavior. Those don't change. So, in that sense, the role of a strategist hasn't changed much. Understanding that stuff and understanding the bigger cultural drivers is more critical than ever today - and way more fun.
5. Where do you see the industry heading? Where should the industry be heading?
The "industry" isn't collectively heading in any single direction. Overall, I see a marketplace primed to reward experimentation and evolution. I think that's exciting. In the words of General Eric Shinseki, "If you don't like change, you're going to like irrelevance even less."
6. Tom's and Patagonia have built their brands and generated profit based on social change and sustainability. Are there any lesser-known brands that are walking the walk?
Sure lots of them. Lib Tech snowboards in the US and Innocent Drinks in the UK pop to mind first. Another big brand deserving some props for sustainability is Fed Ex. Fred Smith gets it; he has some of the cleanest intentions I've seen and has made sustainability a top priority. The brand is all the more admirable because they have been so modest and avoided "green-washing."
7. If you could change one thing about the industry what would it be?
Overall, I'd like to see every aspect of the business held to more noble standards.
8. What inspires you to keep doing this?
Cupcakes…lots and lots of cupcakes.
9. What's one piece of advice you whish someone would have told you when you were starting out?
Intention is everything.
See previous ad chats -
Åsk "Dabitch" Wäppling - main adland muse.
Dave Trott creative mischief chief
Arnie DiGeorge Executive Creative Director of RR Partners
Andy Kinsella Innovation Director at Glue Isobar
Koert Bakker of Victor & Spoils
Evan Brown, Sr. Copywriter at TBWA\Chiat\Day
Dena Walker, Digital Strategist at Irish International in Dublin, Ireland
Bernie Watt, copywriter at Make, in Sydney, Australia
Ron Smrczek, Executive Creative Director of TAXI Europe
Vincent Vella, Creative Director - Grey Paris, Euro RSCG and Publicis.
Gideon Amichay, Creative Chairman of Shalmor Avnon Amichay Y&R Tel Aviv
Richard Tseng, Freelance Copywriter at CP+B
Claudiu Florea, Managing Partner - Wunderkid, Romania
Snorre Martinsen of Saatchi & Saatchi Oslo
Laura Jordan Bambach, Executive Creative Director LBi
Simon White from Rapp, London
Richard Gorodecky of Amsterdam Worldwide
Ray Page of Tribal DDB
Adam Pierno of Off Madison Ave.
Edward Boches of Mullen
Dirk Singer of Rabbit, UK
Gareth Kay of Goodby, Silverstein and Partners
Tim Brunelle of Hello Viking
Rob Schwartz of TBWA\Chiat\Day
I worked with Kim many moons ago at StrawberryFrog, and I'm not even a little bit surprised to see her star rising. She was and is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, creative and fearless strategists in the business. How she manages to be so impactful philanthropically and so prolific professionally should be a case study.


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VIDEO DOWNLOAD - Demolition Shoot Interview
Here comes the Ax. Here comes the Smasher. The Demolition, walking disaster. Pain and destruction are our middle names. If those words mean as much to you as it does to us, then you are going to love this latest shoot interview with none other than the team formerly known as DEMOLITION. One of wrestling's most memorable tag teams, Bill Eadie and Barry Darsow sat down to record a fascinating shoot that covered everything from their formation to their break-up. Every top WWF team in the late '80s and early '90s get their due as Bill and Barry discuss the Brain Busters, the Powers of Pain, the Hart Foundation, the Rockers and many more. Find out what really happened behind the scenes when the two faced off against the Road Warriors in what should have been one of wrestling's biggest money matches. You hear it straight from the horse's mouth on the backstage politics, power struggles, and egos that existed behind the scenes during one of wrestling's hottest eras.
With a track record of not mincing words, shoot fans are going to mark out for the stories we pulled out of these men. You want stories on wrestling biggest names such as Andre the Giant, Kerry Von Erich, Ultimate Warrior, Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage? You'll get those and much, much more! Did Bill ever try to take his Masked Superstar gimmick to WCW? What did the guys really think about Crush becoming a third member of the team? And who was it that finally buried the hatchet on the duo's longstanding feud? You'll get the answers to those and many more intriguing questions, including the taboo subject of steroids!
Initial impressions of each other
Bill, what happened between you and Randy Culley
In theory, did the gimmick turn out as you had expected
Bill, who else did you look at to replace Randy
What was it about Barry that stuck out to you
Barry, initial impressions of Bill Eadie
What do you guys remember about the first time you teamed
How long did it take you guys to develop chemistry
Bill, how did the style in the WWE evolve from the time you came in 1983 to the time you started Demolition
How did life change for both of you when you became a hit with Demolition
Who was the captain of the team as far as calling matches
Did you ever feel anyone tried to take advantage of the other one
Was the privacy an advantage or disadvantage since you wore makeup
Memories and thoughts on Hogan
Thoughts and memories on Savage
Memories of your series with the Bulldogs
Memories of your series with Strike Force
Thoughts and memories of Fuji as a manager
Did he rib you guys a lot
Memories of matches with the Powers of Pain
How come you guys were booked against the Powers of Pain right away and then you guys were separated quickly and not put back together for awhile
How approachable was Vince
What was the road schedule like back then
Do you think that the gimmick would work today
Memories of matches with the Hart Foundation and the Rockers
Are you surprised at how successful Shawn and Bret became
Memories of matches with Tully and Arn
Memories of your first Wrestlemania
Memories of Ultimate Warrior in and out of the ring
Memories of Jake Roberts in and out
Memories working Mil Mascaras at the Boesch Retirement Show
Did the boys secretly root for Hogan to get the belt from Savage because the payoffs on house shows were better
What was the drug use like there
Were you surprised when Dusty came over
Was Dusty ribbed when he first came over because of his past
Thoughts on steroids
How hard was it to stay in shape during your wwf run
Memories working Andre the Giant
Bill, how did Andre change from the time you teamed with him in the Machines
Memories wrestling Baba and Andre
How come Brian Adams was added to the mix
Bill, how did you get injured
How did that change the dynamic
Did you prefer keeping it a two or three man team
In Demolition did you prefer being heels or faces
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Cochon, New Orleans
As a serious eater with a commute where a MetroCard is no help at all, I was pleased to see restaurant critic Frank Bruni go beyond Gotham with his Coast to Coast series in the New York Times dining section. I was more pleased to see that one of the spots was in New Orleans, which happened to coincide with a previously planned day-job-related trip there. Make no mistake. Unless it's during Jazzfest or Mardi Gras, it's hard to eat badly in New Orleans.* Pound for pound, it's hard to think of a place that has such depth of excellence from haute to street. I lived in New Orleans for a year in the 1990s, return as often as I can, and had many excellent meals there long before Bruni had to worry about the diacritics on crème brûlée. While I knew that there were dozens of options within yards of the conference I was attending, I was excited about Cochon, and excited about being part of the conversation about Cochon.
The short summary—make a reservation, book a flight, and start fasting. The details are somewhat more complicated. Cochon seems very much in the genre of the porkcentric, heavily lauded restaurant that seems to be the rage recently—serious cooks cooking serious meats in a relatively informal setting—think Au Pied Du Cochon in Montreal, the Chang Dynasy in New York, etc. But there's something else going on in New Orleans. Despite the name, and despite its residence in a city associated with excess, what impressed me was the finesse. Donald Link cooks like a Martin Picard who has learned how to box, rather than punch.**
To Start Things Off
My companion, Raquel, and I worked our way through a considerable portion of the menu, and regretted not having more. We ordered more or less at random, and a lot, and our server gracefully suggested a coherent sequence of dishes. We started with the boucherie plate, and the pickled tongue and pig ear salad. I am not sure of the difference between "boucherie" and the more familiar "charcuterie," but boucherie gets used in Southern Louisiana as one would use "charcutier" and "charcuterie." My gracious host mentioned his favorite boucherie out in Lafayette. Thus, what we had was a charcuterie plate, and the only dish that did not transcend expectations. In my experience, charcuterie plates tend to be like the Sugarcubes or 10,000 Maniacs, where an exceptional performer is surrounded by less compelling and basically interchangeable supporting players. And why not? It's hard to have four or five really distinctive pâtés or cured meats on hand simultaneously. The star here was a duck terrine, with wafer-thin slices of tasso a close second fiddle. However, the salami, head cheese, and rilletes were solid but unremarkable.
The salad, however, was was the surprise hit of the meal. The ears were as crisp as advertised, and the pig tongue offered a chewy counterpoint that also harmonized well with the almost austere green salad accompanying. In the incipient rage for nose-to-tail eating, it's rare to see a dish with ingredients like this so tastefully composed. The only other chef I can think of who treats ingredients like these with care like this is Tony Maws.
With deep regret, we skipped the entrées and split three items from the top of the menu. This meant no Louisiana cochon with turnips, cabbage, and cracklins, no rabbit and dumplings, and, saddest of all, no oyster-and-bacon sandwich. (A neighboring table had one, and it looked pretty compelling, what with the oysters and bacon and all.)
Moving On
Instead, we got the fried gator with chili garlic aioli, spicy grilled pork ribs with watermelon pickle, and pork cheeks with cornbread bean cake and mustard cream. The pork cheeks inspired that feeling of confidence and well-being that only being fed rich food can provide—considering that the cheeks are to guanciale what the belly is to bacon, it's not surprising it was on the hearty side.
The ribs were more surprising—living in New Orleans for a year in the late 1990s, I was shocked that a town in the South, or at least near the South, with a serious interest in gastronomy would have a less compelling barbecue culture than, say, Somerville, Massachusetts, but it was thus. No longer, (and more on that to come). The ribs were smoky and tender and thrived from not being shoehorned into one or another extraneous barbecue idiom.*** They were delicious but not distinctive—if memory serves, there were a few scraps of meat still clinging to bone when we allowed the server to clear the plate, which would not have happened at, say, Charlotte's Rib in St. Louis.
The fried gator, on the other hand, was hard to stop eating. This was, perhaps, the most downmarket item on the menu—you can also get fried gator at spots further uptown where Tulane undergrads are likely to puke on your shoes, but these were executed with a bit more care. "Ethereal" is not a word one can use responsibly referring to deep-fried reptile meat doused in mayonnaise, but it is tempting in this case. The aioli had the right level of spice to balance the mild flavor of the gator—the whole thing ought to have been vulgar, but managed to transcend vulgarity. In defending the dish to a friend, I was forced to allude to Madeline Kahn's performance as Lilli Von Schtupp in Blazing Saddles. It was like that, except in fried seafood form.
Locals Balk at Fancy Prices
I did use the word "defend." During a relatively short visit, out of town friends reacted with jealousy to news of my plan to lunch there, while local reaction ran to the bemused. Donald Link, the chef and co-owner, conceived of Cochon as a less formal alternative to his Herbsaint, while offering more amenity than, say, a po'boy stand. He succeeds, and the Boar's Nest meets Helsinki airport decor is a visual manifestation of this effort. However, this effort, if read less charitably, can come off as charging fancy prices for food that can be had not so far away for much less. If I wanted to make this case, I'd use the $17 ham hock with lima bean hoppin' John and mustard onion jus as exhibit A. In a city like New York, Peter Hoffman or Gabrielle Hamilton could put such a dish on a menu without any fuss, but in New Orleans, I can see how it would seem de trop.
However, I'd give Link a pass on this one, as I'd worry he might kick me with the special "crazy bastard" Golden Clog award that Anthony Bourdain and Michael Ruhlman bestowed on him for sneaking back into a ravaged city after Katrina to open his restaurant. If you read Serious Eats, and have read this far, you would do well to close this browser window, and do what I suggested at the outset, which is to make a reservation and book a flight.
*One great failing of urban barbecue places in general is their hubris in attempting to serve multiple styles at once. It would be nothing to have a party order Carolina pulled pork, Texas brisket, and Memphis dry-rubbed ribs at a barbecue restaurant in New York City. It would be surprising to see the same table order cassoulet, omakase, and osso bucco at a single white tablecloth restaurant.
**In fairness to Au Pied du Cochon, which is high on my list of candidates to cater my death row meal, the bulk of the meals I've had there have been in winter, when foie gras poutine seems like just the thing.
***Lots of good things to eat at the fairgrounds, but very hard to get into any sort of restaurant during these festivals.
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The report is based on results from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam, a state-mandated exam used to assess the school and student performance in several states nationwide.
In the Mannheim School District 83, 28.8 percent of students scored proficient on the ELA portion of the PARCC exam in 2018, and 19.1 percent were proficient in math.
In Illinois overall, 36.9 percent of students passed the PARCC ELA exam in 2018, and 31.3 percent were proficient in math.


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Mapping Britain's crumbling coastline
With a swelling roar, a section of cliff separates and slumps downward, an irresistible tide of earth and rock crashing into the foaming sea beneath. The incessant pounding of the North Sea breakers has claimed another metre or so of Britain's fragile coastline.
A new project using ESA satellite data and the latest digital image technology is aiming to map and eventually predict this inexorable crumbling, and provide the information that will save lives, property and money.
"Coastal management is becoming vitally important to local authorities faced with problems of erosion and subsidence, which threaten the stability of the land and safety of the people they are responsible for," explains Dr Jon Mills of the Department of Geomatics at the University of Newcastle, who is heading up a pilot project to monitor coastal erosion at Filey Bay on Britain's Yorkshire coast. Scarborough Borough Council, which is responsible for the 72 km of coast that includes Filey Bay, expects to spend £50m on coastal defences alone in the next decade. The consequences of coastal erosion can be dramatic, as the landslip which left a Scarborough hotel shattered in 1993 showed.
Filey Bay is disappearing into the sea at a rate of 25 centimetres every year, making it a prime candidate for monitoring. The pilot project will concentrate on combining information from the Global Positioning System (GPS), digital photogrammetry - making accurate measurements from a digital image - and synthetic aperture radar interferometry (InSAR) using data from ESA's ERS-2 satellite to create very detailed three dimensional maps of the coastline. "This will be the first time that GPS and photogrammetric observations will be combined in this way to provide the height model for use in SAR analysis", comments Mills. While today this monitoring can be performed using ERS-2 SAR data, once Envisat is launched later this year it could continue using the Envisat ASAR.
The GPS data is captured on the move - where possible using a receiver mounted on an all-terrain vehicle, but on foot where there are environmental concerns about the ATV. This GPS scan produces a framework of coordinates and heights accurate to a few centimetres. The next stage is to capture the digital images, which is done using a Kodak DCS 660 digital camera attached to a GPS receiver and carried aloft in a Thruster microlight. Finally, the airborne digital images are merged onto the GPS ground coordinates and the two are combined into a single digital terrain model (DTM).
"The combined DTM will then be used for processing of InSAR imagery," explains Mills, "InSAR data is very sensitive to changes in height of only a few centimetres, and with ERS-2 data we can monitor any particular area every 35 days. So, using this new system, we hope that we can spot shifts in the terrain that may indicate subsidence or erosion in their earliest stages, and warn the authorities in time for them to take precautions."