StreetSide 5 stars…read morefor a large, impressive show room in a massive building. Its a fun place to walk about and see all the automotive eye candy. 5 stars for a vast section of collectable vehicles of all genres. 4 stars for promoting a vehicle. They wash and shine the car then shoot numerous glamour shots for optimal presentation. Then they really sell it with a thorough, well-written essay for the website. They almost over-embellish, but the only thing they misrepresented was the cruise control; I told them it had never worked. 4 stars for getting you top dollar for your vehicle, because 4 is 80% of 5, which is what I got. They sold my car for $50k, and I got $40k, which was the agreed amount in writing. Doubt I could have sold the car myself for much more through classified adds or eBay or such. If I had, there would have been all of the phone calls and electronic chat and the showings and the no-shows that would waste Saturday mornings. There would have also been the haggling, plus the risk of dealing with unscrupulous characters. StreetSide is a service of convenience that spares both seller and buyer those frustrations. 1 star for customer service. The place is blingy and in a nice area, as opposed to some seedy little lot along Florida Avenue, but at the end of the day they are still just used car salesman. The enthusiastic cordialness tapers off fast once you sign the legally binding contract; no changing your mind after that if you walk away and get a pang of seller's remorse. My car had excellent curb appeal and sold in less than two weeks. In my last paragraph, you'll note the business made an easy $10k profit with only a few hours invested. Don't think new car dealers make that kind of profit off a single sale. When I went back to sign the title and get my check, they kind of gave me a disingenuous, monotone "Thank you for your business" without even looking up from the monitor. Worse, Beth in the title signing cubicle lost the second set of keys I brought in; the buyer did not receive them. When he phoned, they blew him off; they did the same to me. I called Ryan, our salesman, who said he'd search for them and call back whether he found them or not, but he never did. The keys are simple to duplicate, but the key FOB will be a major hassle for the buyer to replace. 5 stars for protecting your privacy, or, in my case, sharing the info with the buyer if you request it. A resto-mod is a one-of-a-kind car, so notes, paperwork and receipts are important. I insisted the next owner receive it all, and he did, minus the set of keys. They will also let you pass along spare parts, so long as they fit inside the car.

The show room here is huge. If you're looking for a classic car, I'm sure you can find it here or…read morethrough their network of showrooms from other states. I came here with my dad for his birthday, because he loves classic cars (who doesn't, right). So it was a nice way to get some steps in while enjoying the beauty of these cars. The staff were friendly and told us we could go into the showroom at out leisure. There was a little refrigerator with cold water to enjoy which made it all the easier to spend time in there. Looking at the cars certainly brought back memories for dad which was special to see. There was a 1964 Ford Thunderbird which was the same car his mom had when was younger. The prices on some of the cars were outrageous, while others were very reasonable. We will keep visiting though until we can hopefully find my dad a Studebaker Silver Hawk, one that needs restoring so we can make it just the way my dad wants.

Vehicle needed an oil change. I called dealer to schedule service. Come to my surprise they have a…read moremobile van that can come directly to my house. They did my oil change and informed me the cabin filter was dirty and stocked on the van. Call Donna and she'll be happy to help. It was a fast and easy process from start to finish. Thank you.

I am writing to express my disappointment with Ford's refusal to cover a defective exterior keypad…read moreon my vehicle. The keypad on the driver's door failed due to an apparent defect in the part itself, not due to wear and tear. I was informed that the repair would not be covered because my vehicle is approximately 4,000 miles over the warranty limit. This is extremely frustrating, as an electronic keypad should not fail under normal conditions and is clearly not a routine maintenance or wear item. The failure is due to a defective component, not customer misuse. I believe Ford should stand behind its product and provide goodwill coverage for this repair. Denying coverage over such a small mileage difference, especially for a defective part, does not reflect well on Ford's commitment to customer satisfaction. Even after overpaying for an air filter for the vehicle, I was told there was nothing they could do. Its all about money because the part was $200 but the labor was 3x the cost of the part at $600. Ridiculous! Why ill never buy Ford again. Better to buy a KIA or HYUNDAI at least they will stand behind their vehicle with their warranties.

I recently had an accident & can no longer shift my sportscar. Woe is me....my baby, I love my car!…read moreSince I am unable to get into the car at this time, I did not know how I could show it & sell it myself. I went on line to see if there was such a thing as auto consignment businesses. To my delight there were! I talked to Matt the owner of Prefered Motors & felt comfortable with him & his philosophy. I have dropped my S2000, my baby off with him & am entrusting him to market, show & sell my car. Hate to give it up, but ya gotta deal with reality. What's a girl to do? Keep your fingers crossed that someone worthy, benefits from buying my baby.

If you are wanting a literal NO pressure car buying experience, then you really need not look any…read morefurther than Preferred owned by Matt and his wife Heather. Matt is a businessman, and just a good person; not some shady "used car salesman". I had narrowed my choices down to 4 of his cars, and how about he suggested me buying the cheapest of the 4? I've NEVER had ANY salesperson recommend I buy the cheapest item from them. Regardless, he has all of my future car buying business and I will certainly recommend that my family and friends go and at least give him the opportunity to earn their business too. Thank you again Matt and Heather for putting me behind the wheel of a gorgeous car!

Hi all! So, back in…read moreMay I finally found my dream car online! I have wanted this car since the first time I've pulled up behind one...Genesis 5.0 Ultimate. It is truly beauty and the beast! I contacted Hobgood Auto Sales and made an appointment to test drive. I had driven an older one and also the Equus however neither compared to this baby. As I arrived, there was a young guy outside waiting for me, this was Brandon, Brandon Hobgood the owner. I have to admit, I was caught off guard when he told me this was HIS dealership!! It wasn't long before we were out for the test drive of my life, he patiently explained all the features of the vehicle (I'm not listening, only loving my ride lol) To make this a very long story short as it was a lot of back and forth on the vehicle, not on his part, my part or finance, it just took the contracted auto shop sooooo long to do everything correctly to my specifications. I really must add this, Brandon did a lot of hand holding and even talked me down off my limb as I was very frustrated with the mechanics, Brandon acted as the Liason between myself and them, just a total professional. Most importantly, I did trade my car in and he made absolute SURE I was not left walking, just the opposite, I felt like a pampered customer, actually more like family! I seldom give 5 stars, you really have to work for it as I've always been an extremely tough critic! I have already referred him to several clients and family members, this man has earned my trust! If you are looking for a new/newer ride, financing options, check him out, if he doesn't have what you want on the lot, I am positive he will find it for you.

UPDATE: On September 9th, 2025 after the owner Brandon…read moreHobgood failed to email my bill of sale and odometer statement that has been repeatedly requested for the 2 last months in order to register the vehicle he sold me, I drove to his place of business in hopes of getting this paperwork and resolving this issue. He was not there, I immediately called him from my new number because as I mention in original review he blocked my old number so I couldn't contact him. Mr. Hobgood answered and I asked him to meet me with the proper paperwork that should have been given to me at time of sale, he told me "no" "he would email it" I said you have been telling my mom that for months and have not done it. I cannot drive the car until I get those forms! I paid $3500.00 and traded my Suv for a car that I cant drive because you didn't complete some forms and what was completed was done incorrectly. He told me" he would email me the needed documents if I took my bad reviews about him down", I responded that after I got the documents I would delete the reviews! To which he replied I could and I quote "F**K OFF" Unquote. He then hung up the phone, I tried repeatedly to call him back, which he did not answer my calls or my friends attempts to contact him. I went to the DMV near Mr Hobgood's place of business and explained my situation to one of the clerks there and two officiers and found that it is illegal the way he didn't file the correct paperwork and just because he claims he closed his business does NOT mean that he doesn't have to file the correct forms. All I want is to be able to drive the car that I bought from him, I don't think that is an unfair request. I WILL be posting more updates soon because legal and civil actions will be taken. ORIGINAL REVIEW Dont buy here!! Bought VW Jetta TDI, he switched out dash and odometer into tell me till 20 days later, marks actual milage on title never transfers paperwork, no bill of sale Or odometer statement, he blocked my phone # from calling him, I've had this car for months and can't drive it because the dmv won't register this vehicle!!! He promised to order the trim for the car and go halves or a stereo because I wasn't going to buy it without these things fixed, well I have yet to receive either. Now he tells my mom he has closed his business but will send the paperwork in so I can get car registratered he still lies, never does paperwork and he only changed the business phone #. This guy is 100% crook, he doesn't inspect the cars, no detailing, not accredited by BBB. I have filled documented coplaints with 5 departments over this guy, I just want to drive the car I paid $3500.00 for and traded my SUV in on what a rip off!!!!!

Had a really pleasant experience recently here, and in fairness I'm writing an updated review…read more **My Experience was with Service Department** I recently had an issue with my Kia and needed to have service asap. Was really close to this location, so despite the poor experience I had previously, decided to give them another shot. Not only did they take my car in without appointment on a Saturday afternoon, the issue was quickly diagnosed and attempt made to repair quickly. Communication and Customer Service was great, and exceeded my expectation. Shoutout to Axel and the team there in service for taking care of us on short notice!

Service department was very helpful and thorough when we went for an oil change yesterday.read more

Put down a deposit on a car, to be picked up the next day. Get a call the next morning they sold…read morethe car. It happens, but then a month later still no refund on my deposit. Have spoken to the Manager David's staff and confirmed address and told refund will be sent over night. Still waiting. Horrible operation!!!!

Bait & switch . Drove 3 hours to look at a car and were clearly shown a different one. Salesman…read moreKieg and manager are not honest. Misrepresentation of the facts.

Every visit here is efficient and organized and the staff is always so friendly…read more Susan took great great care of me and my car. I literally drive to the Wesley Chapel dealership because it's 100 times better than the Tampa one.

My family has had multiple vehicles serviced at this Mercedes-Benz service center. After this…read moreexperience, I would strongly warn anyone with elderly parents to stay far away. Last week, my mother died suddenly at age 86. Yesterday--while still grieving--my 94-year-old father took his car in for what should have been a routine issue: an oil change light. Instead of simply addressing the service request, a service advisor named Susan Cardozo attempted to convince him to purchase a pre-owned vehicle for $10,000. My father is a recent widower, on a fixed income, and has restrictions on his driver's license that already limit when he can legally drive. He explicitly told her that his wife had just passed away and asked that she contact me, his son, before any decisions were made. She never called me. She has ignored my calls. Instead, she continues communicating directly with a 94-year-old man who is vulnerable, grieving, and clearly not in a position to be pressured into a financial decision. This behavior is, at best, grossly unethical. At worst, it borders on elder exploitation. No reputable business should be attempting to upsell a senior citizen--especially one who should not be driving at all--into a car purchase under these circumstances. If this is how this service center operates, taking advantage of elderly customers at their weakest moments, then the public deserves to know. I would not recommend this dealership or service department to anyone who values integrity, decency, or basic human compassion. UPDATE: Unfortunately I spoke with Susan, who took no accountability for her role, and basically blamed everything on "Michael." Michael called me the day I posted this message on google/yelp, two days after my father first came into the service office, 1 day after agreeing to sell my dad a pre-owned vehicle, and claimed he received my phone number, but the reason he couldn't reach me was because one number was off. He did not explain to me why he continued to communicate with my father. I only asked them for a write up of what was wrong with my father's car, to which Susan rudely replied that I had to wait my turn and they were busy. This is still too soon after my mother's death for me to have to deal with this type of unethical behavior.

My boyfriend and I had an awesome experience at this dealership. We were helped by Baja (Cristian)…read moreand Jaryd, both of whom handled our purchase, questions, and concerns with the utmost kindness and professionalism. This place was a breath of fresh air compared to other dealerships we visited previously, it was low pressure, and we left happy (and with a new car)! We can't thank them enough, and we are extremely appreciative to Maus for hiring the right people for the job.

It looks like dealership's reviews need some major updating. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DEALERSHIP! (Both…read more sales AND service). While my wife and I were considering purchasing a Nissan, (and we were not in the market right at that moment), one salesman quickly became two, and the two then became THREE, all ganging up on me, all acting like they were my new best friends, saying "We really would like to see you in a new car.," flattering me and trying to charm me into giving them a yes, all while they were trying to pit me against my wife. A TOTAL TURNOFF. I don't need three people trying to convince me to make a purchase, especially threeA desperate sales people. (I say this from he point of view of having been in sales myself, so I knew their game.) But the service department was even worse. On two separate occasions, they attempted to bully her into getting additional, very expensive service that her car did not need. She was very suspicious because they were very pushy about it, so she took her care for a second opinion at Complete Automotive, a company that has a superior rating with Yelp and will not offer a service that a car does not need. They agreed that Maus was playing games with her. On another occasion, my wife wanted one thing done for service that only an authorized dealership would be able to do. I don't know exactly what was involved in it, but while doing their work, they came up with a list of numerous additional items that they said needed to be serviced, totalling around $6000. When she refused, the woman working with her became snide and pushy, and gave he an entire list of all that needed to be done, then insisted that my wife sign each item stating that she was refusing the service, WORSE, the woman told her that they would not return my wife's keys until she signed the papers. YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP! The commercials make the owner of this dealership look like the nice guy next door, but it all starts at the top. We noticed this type of behavior at BOTH of their stores, one in Brooksville the other in Pasco County. If he has true integrity (which I doubt), he would fire EVERYONE at his stores, from sales managers, to sales, to service managers and service workers and start from scratch. It would be great business decision and good for PR, but when has this dealership ever had integrity? STAY AWAY FROM MAUS!