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Derek Besemer, The Car Whisperer, sells new and pre-owned cars, trucks and SUVs out of Cox Chevrolet on Cortez Road West in Bradenton — about twenty minutes from downtown Sarasota. Call or text before you drive over and the vehicle will be pulled up front and running.
Call or text, seven days a week during sales hours. Texting a stock number is the fastest way to get a real out-the-door price.
941-479-0024derekthecarwhisperer@gmail.com| Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Holiday hours can differ — call 941-479-0024 to confirm before you drive over.
The lot is in Bradenton, on Cortez Road West between 26th and 34th. From downtown Bradenton it is about 10 minutes south on 14th Street West, then west on Cortez.
Used cars in BradentonAbout 20 minutes north on US-41 or I-75 to exit 220, then west on Cortez Road. From downtown Sarasota, north on 41 past the airport is usually the fastest run.
West on SR-70 to 14th Street West, then south to Cortez Road — roughly 25 minutes without traffic.
Used cars in LakewoodSouth on US-41 across the Green Bridge, then west on Cortez Road. About 15 minutes.
Used cars in PalmettoNorth on I-75 to exit 220, then west on Cortez Road — 40 to 50 minutes. Ask Derek to bring the vehicle to you instead.
North on I-75 about an hour. Charlotte County buyers usually have the test drive delivered rather than making the trip twice.
Used cars in PortWest on SR-70 through Myakka City toward Bradenton, then to Cortez Road West — usually 55 to 70 minutes from Arcadia.
Used cars in ArcadiaTest drives are delivered across all six Suncoast counties, including DeSoto County and Charlotte County.
2900 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34207. Text the stock number you like and your town, and Derek will confirm it is on the lot before you make the drive.
Derek sells out of Bradenton and delivers across the Suncoast. Start with your town, your county, or the kind of vehicle you need.
Verified 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.”
“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.”
“Derek helped me out finding a vehicle that fit my price range with a no pressure and very pleasurable sales experience.”
Cox Chevrolet has hundreds of published customer reviews across these sites. Read them, then ask for Derek.