Firkins CDJR Awards & Recognition



๐Ÿ† Firkins Wins Bradentonโ€™s Best 2025 โ€” Thank You, Manatee County!

At Firkins CDJR, every award means more when it reflects the trust of the community we serve. Our dealership has spent decades helping drivers in Bradenton, Sarasota, Tampa, and the surrounding areas find quality new and pre-owned vehicles, dependable service, genuine Mopar parts, and helpful financing support. Recognition is never the reason we do the work, but it is something we are proud to share because it shows that local drivers continue to choose Firkins CDJR for more than just inventory.

Our mission has always been centered on quality, integrity, and value. Whether you are shopping for a new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram vehicle, comparing used cars, scheduling service, ordering parts, or visiting our collision center, our team is committed to providing the kind of experience that earns long-term loyalty. The awards below are a reflection of that commitment and a reminder that customer care is built one interaction at a time.

Bradentonโ€™s Best 2025 Recognition

One of the recognitions we are most proud of is Bradentonโ€™s Best, a community-driven awards program where local residents vote for businesses that stand out across Manatee County. In 2025, Firkins CDJR earned multiple honors, including:

Those Gold awards speak to several important parts of the Firkins CDJR experience. New vehicle shoppers come to us for the latest Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models, from family-ready SUVs to hardworking Ram trucks. Used vehicle shoppers trust us for pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs that offer strong value. Drivers who need body shop support after an accident can also turn to a collision team recognized by the same local community we serve every day.

Firkins CDJR also earned 2025 Silver recognition for:

From the showroom to the service lane, these awards help show why so many local drivers continue to rely on our dealership before, during, and after the sale.

A Trusted Name for New and Used Vehicles

Buying a vehicle should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At Firkins CDJR, our sales team is here to help you explore your options, compare features, understand financing, and choose a vehicle that fits your lifestyle and budget. Our 2025 Gold Best Auto Dealer – New recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experience of local shoppers who count on us for new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles.

We are equally proud of our 2025 Gold Best Auto Dealer – Pre-Owned recognition. A used vehicle purchase comes with important questions about condition, value, financing, and long-term dependability. Our team understands that, and we work to make the process simple, transparent, and confidence-inspiring. Whether you are shopping for a used Jeep SUV, a pre-owned Ram truck, or another used vehicle from a trusted brand, we want you to feel comfortable from the first search to the final signature.

Recognition Across the Full Ownership Experience

Our relationship with customers does not stop when they drive home. Firkins CDJR is a full-service dealership, which means our team is here for routine maintenance, repairs, parts, accessories, and collision support long after the purchase is complete. That is why the 2025 Gold Best Auto Collision Center award means so much to us. Accidents are stressful, and drivers deserve a team that can help them move forward with clear communication, quality repairs, and dependable support.

The 2025 Silver Best Auto Parts Store and Silver Best Oil & Lube recognitions also highlight the everyday work that keeps our customers moving. From genuine Mopar parts to regular oil changes and maintenance, our service and parts departments are built around the same goal as our sales team: helping drivers get the most out of their vehicle.

Bradentonโ€™s Best Recognition Through the Years

Firkins CDJRโ€™s community recognition did not begin in 2025. In 2024, our dealership earned Gold Best Auto Dealer – New, Gold Best Auto Dealer – Import, and Gold Best Auto Parts Store, along with additional Silver honors for Best Auto Collision Center, Best Auto Dealer – Domestic, Best Auto Dealer – Pre-Owned, Best Oil & Lube, Best Car Wash, and Best Tire Store.

In 2023, Firkins CDJR was recognized with Gold Best Auto Parts Store and Gold Best Oil & Lube, along with Silver honors for Best Auto Collision Center, Best Auto Dealer – Domestic, Best Auto Dealer – New, Best Auto Dealer – Pre-Owned, and Best Auto Service Center. The dealership also received Bronze recognition for Best Car Wash.

In 2022, Firkins CDJR earned one of its strongest years of Bradentonโ€™s Best recognition, including Gold Best Auto Collision Center, Gold Best Auto Dealer – Domestic, Gold Best Auto Dealer – New, Gold Best Auto Dealer – Pre-Owned, Gold Best Auto Parts Store, Best Auto Service Center, Best Car Wash, and Gold Best Oil & Lube. The dealership also earned Silver recognition for Best Auto Dealer – Import and Best Tire Store.

Customer Satisfaction Recognition

Firkins CDJR has also been recognized on Cars.com with 2021 and 2020 consumer dealer award badges. These awards are tied to customer satisfaction and review performance, which makes them especially meaningful to our team. Customers remember how they were treated, how clearly their questions were answered, and whether they felt supported throughout the process. That is the kind of trust we work to earn every day.

Community Leadership and Local Commitment

Firkins CDJR is also proud to be part of a larger tradition of community involvement in Bradenton and the surrounding areas. In 2023, Bob Firkins was honored with the LECOM Leadership Award at the Bradenton Area River Regatta Gala, recognizing leadership and commitment to the local community. That spirit of service continues to shape the way our dealership approaches customers, employees, and neighbors.

Whether through local support, customer care, or daily dealership operations, Firkins CDJR understands that trust is earned over time. Awards are an honor, but they are also a responsibility. They remind us to keep improving, keep listening, and keep delivering the quality experience our customers deserve.

Experience Firkins CDJR in Bradenton, FL

If you are looking for a dealership with a long-standing reputation, community recognition, and a team that is ready to help, we invite you to visit Firkins CDJR. Explore our new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram inventory, browse used vehicles, schedule service, order parts, or contact our team to get started.

We are proud of every award listed here, but we are even more proud of the customers and community members behind them. Come see why so many drivers continue to choose Firkins CDJR in Bradenton, FL.