Charlotte County — worth the drive north
Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port, Englewood and Rotonda West shoppers head up to Bradenton when they want the right truck, SUV or low-mileage car confirmed before they leave the house. Derek pulls the vehicle up front, sends the out-the-door price in writing, and has the paperwork ready so one trip is all it takes.
Confirmed before you leave home
Text the stock number and Derek walks out to verify it is on the lot, priced, and ready to drive — no wasted hour on I-75.
One trip, done
Start financing online and the visit becomes a test drive and a signature, not a day-long dealership run.
Trucks and SUVs for Gulf Coast living
Boats, trailers, and weekend runs to Englewood Beach call for tow-ready trucks and roomy SUVs.
What Charlotte shoppers ask for






Towns Derek serves in Charlotte County
- Port Charlotte
- Punta Gorda
- North Port
- Englewood
- Rotonda West
- Boca Grande
- Placida
- Deep Creek
- Murdock
- Harbour Heights
Getting to the lot
From Port Charlotte or North Port, take I-75 north to exit 217 (SR-70), then west to Cortez Road. From Punta Gorda, US-41 north to Bradenton, then Cortez Road west. Most Charlotte County shoppers are at the lot in 45 to 60 minutes.
2900 Cortez Road West, Bradenton FLStart financingCharlotte County used car questions
- Do you sell used cars to Charlotte County buyers?
- Yes — Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port, Englewood and Rotonda West shoppers make the trip to Bradenton for the right vehicle and honest out-the-door pricing. Same deal whether you live next door or an hour south.
- How far is Bradenton from Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda?
- I-75 north from Port Charlotte or North Port to exit 217 (SR-70), then west to Cortez Road. From Punta Gorda, US-41 north. Plan 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
- Can Derek confirm a vehicle is available before I drive from Charlotte County?
- Yes — text the stock number and he walks out to verify it is on the lot, priced, and drivable before you make the trip.
- Can you deliver a used car to Charlotte County?
- For test drives, yes — Derek will bring the vehicle to your driveway in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port or Englewood and handle the paperwork on site.
- Do you finance buyers from Charlotte County?
- Yes. Start Cox Chevrolet's secure credit application online, and Derek works the lender list to find the right term and payment before you leave home.