About Derek

The SRQ Man for Cars.

DEREK BESEMER — has spent years helping families across Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties find the right ride at the right price.

No suits. No pressure. No games. Just straight talk, honest numbers, and the kind of personal service you only get from someone who actually lives in your community.

Based at Cox Chevrolet in Bradenton — celebrating 100 years of serving the Gulf Coast — Derek can put you behind the wheel of a new Chevy or a hand-picked pre-owned car, truck, or SUV.

Portrait of Derek Besemer, The Car Whisperer, a Cox Chevrolet sales specialist in Bradenton, Florida, wearing a blue shirt with a red-outlined Derek name patch
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What drivers say about Derek

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.
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Derek helped me out finding a vehicle that fit my price range with a no pressure and very pleasurable sales experience.
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