Derek Besemer · The Car Whisperer
SRQ CARSSuncoast Florida's Trusted Pre-Owned Vehicles
SRQ Cars is the Suncoast’s trusted source for pre-owned vehicles — serving Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Charlotte and DeSoto counties with honest deals on used cars, trucks and SUVs.
Current selection
Ready for the road
Hand-picked, inspected, and ready for the Gulf Coast roads.
2022 Ford Maverick
XLT
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Sport S
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
RS
2017 Nissan Rogue
S
2014 GMC Acadia
SLE
2015 Ford F-150
XLT
Inventory refreshed daily · Don't see it? Ask Derek — he'll find it.
Personal service
A better car-buying experience.
No pressure and no runaround. Derek helps you compare vehicles, understand the numbers, arrange financing, and get on the road with confidence.
Delivered across the Suncoast
Local by design.
Sarasota County
Manatee County
Pinellas County
Hillsborough County
Charlotte County
DeSoto County
I'll bring the car to you for a test drive, anywhere across Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. Honest deals, no hidden fees.
Need Financing?
Bad credit? No credit? I've seen it all. Let me do the whispering with the banks for you.
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Drive it. Decide for yourself.
Tell Derek which vehicle you want to drive and when — he'll have it warmed up and ready.
Latest customer reviews
“High level of integrity and honesty coupled with a solid desire to ensure the customer gets the best deal and best vehicle fit for them and their family.”
“Derek helped me out finding a vehicle that fit my price range with a no pressure and very pleasurable sales experience.”
“I went to Cox Chevy with the intention of simply seeing if the Silverado line of trucks was comfortable for me. I was ready to buy, but had no expectation of buying that day and I found a deal that was too good to pass up. Derek Besemer was a fantastic salesman and helped me greatly without being pushy or controlling whatsoever. In the past, I have stayed away from dealerships because of the stigma. Cox Chevy absolutely obliterated that stigma. I will absolutely be back to work with him again.”
Ready to ride?
Call or text Derek today — he'll get back to you fast.
Used Cars in Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida
SRQ Cars serves Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. Looking for used cars in Sarasota, a used truck in Bradenton, or an SUV near Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto or Arcadia? Derek Besemer — The Car Whisperer — has the Suncoast covered, with delivered test drives across Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. Whether you searched SRQ Cars, SRQCars, Sarasota cars or Bradenton cars, you're in the right place. Looking for used cars Sarasota shoppers trust, or ready to buy a car in Florida? SRQ Cars is proudly serving Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.
How to buy a car in Florida with Derek
Pick a vehicle from our used cars Sarasota and Bradenton inventory, book a test drive, and get financing help. Derek handles the Florida title, registration and paperwork at Cox Chevrolet on Cortez Road West, so you can buy a car in Florida in one visit.
Derek Besemer - The Car Whisperer at Cox Chevrolet2900 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34207
Call or text: Call 941-479-0024 · derekthecarwhisperer@gmail.com
- Used cars for sale in Sarasota County, FL
- Used cars for sale in Bradenton, FL
- Used cars near Lakewood Ranch
- Used cars near Palmetto
- Used cars near Arcadia and DeSoto County
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Open hours & contact
Derek works out of Cox Chevrolet at 2900 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34207. Call or text Derek's cell any time — he answers his own phone. Hablamos Español.
Sales hours
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Holiday hours can differ — call ahead to confirm.
Shop by town, county or vehicle type
Derek sells out of Bradenton and delivers across the Suncoast. Start with your town, your county, or the kind of vehicle you need.