Used car dealerSarasota, FL

Trade Guru

Buyer's Guide grade C · 352 public reviews · September 2026

Trade Guru earns a C. 352 public reviews average 4.1 stars and 22.4 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 12 percent of graded dealers around Sarasota.

At a glance

Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
Complaint share 22.4 percent, higher than the 9.3 percent typical near Sarasota
Reviewers mention car buying experience most, in 49 reviews
Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 4.1 from 352 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.11. 22.4 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a B it would need an adjusted rating of 4.2 and a complaint share of 15 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star258 73%

4 star8 2%

3 star7 2%

2 star13 4%

1 star66 19%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

car buying experience 49easy process 18test drive 12easy to deal with 10no pressure sales 9smooth transaction 8no gimmicks 2low mileage cars 2no haggling 2affordability 2

Buying From Trade Guru

Trade Guru is an independent used car lot. Independent lots range from excellent to poor, and the car in front of you matters more than the sign out front. Ask whether the car is sold as is and read the Buyers Guide sticker in the window. What as is means.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address	5041 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
Phone	941-200-1107
Website	tradeguruonline.com
Listed features	Buys vehicles, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Delivery
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	10 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday	10 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday	10 AM to 6 PM
Thursday	10 AM to 6 PM
Friday	11 AM to 4 PM
Saturday	10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is Trade Guru a good dealer?

Trade Guru earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 352 public reviews averaging 4.1 stars, with 22.4 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Trade Guru inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Sarasota. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.

How is the grade worked out?

It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.

Is Trade Guru open on Sunday?

Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

Other Graded Dealers Nearby

AEncore Motorcars of Sarasotaunder a mile BA to Z Autosunder a mile AThe Car Seekers LLC1.2 miles BCars of Sarasota1.2 miles CBradenton Auto Sales Inc.13.0 miles CGettel Automotive Group15.2 miles

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