60 / 100

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44
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80
SEO Performance
96
Google Rating

Contact Information

  • Address
    2800 US-98, Bartow, FL, 33830
  • Hours
    Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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About Bartow Ford

Bartow Ford is an auto dealer in Bartow, FL, located at 2800 US Highway 98 North. The dealership specializes in selling and servicing new Ford vehicles and all makes and models of pre-owned vehicles. Founded in 1948 by Ernest Smith, the business has served the Central Florida community for more than 75 years. It is currently led by President and General Manager Benny Robles Jr., who has been with the company since 1991, and Vice President Benny Robles Sr., who has served since 1977. The inventory includes Ford F-150, Super Duty, Explorer, Bronco, and commercial vehicles, along with trucks, SUVs, and cars. The dealership offers competitive new Ford specials and flexible auto financing options.

The 30-acre facility houses a Service Department, Parts Department, Collision Center, Heavy Duty Shop, and Rental Center. Certified technicians perform routine maintenance and complex repairs using genuine Ford parts. Service options include Quick Lane for oil changes, Mobile Service, and Ford Pickup & Delivery. The dealership has 12 commercial vehicle experts to assist small or large businesses. Bartow Ford was the number one volume truck sales dealership in Florida for 2014, is part of Ford Motor Credit’s Top 25 Commercial Vehicle Center franchises, is a 30-time Ford's Top One Hundred Club member, and a 26-time President's Award winner. The business employs over 250 people.

The staff includes General Sales Manager Ian Whiteside, Commercial Sales Manager Rob Kendrick, Chief Operating Officer Carlos Sandoval, and Finance Manager Raquel Chico. Pre-owned vehicle sales staff include Brandon Day, Marcelo Di Lascio, Elias Hernandez, Chandler Knox, Ryan Northey, Zachariah Overlock, and Patrick Walls. New car management is handled by Ian Cone and JR Mendoza. Service managers include Brian Jones and Cindy Newman. Parts management is led by Karl Goin.

Bartow Ford maintains a 4.80 rating from its customers. The dealership provides comprehensive automotive sales and specialized repair services to the Bartow area.

BizScoreAI gave the website a Content Quality score of 100 out of 100, which means the site clearly describes its services and answers customer questions so AI assistants can quote it directly. The Technical score is 90 out of 100, showing the site is secure and easy for search engines to read without errors. Bartow Ford ranks number 1 of 4 Auto Dealer businesses that BizScoreAI has scored in Bartow.

AI engine reads

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AI Visibility Score

How visible is this business to AI-powered search engines

44 /100
AI Discovery
40/100
Structured Data
0/100
Content Readiness
70/100
AI Trust Signals
70/100

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Technical SEO health and search engine optimization

76 /100
On-Page
84/100
Technical
91/100
Performance
65/100
Content
63/100

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