# Gettel Automotive Group

> Gettel Automotive Group is a family-owned Florida dealership chain that started with a single Toyota store in Bradenton in 1990 and now runs more than 20 rooftops from Gainesville to Punta Gorda. It sells and services roughly 15 manufacturer brands - from Toyota and Hyundai to BMW, Porsche and Genesis - along with used cars, financing, parts and collision repair, employing well over a thousand people across Florida's Gulf Coast.

- **Founded:** 1990
- **Headquarters:** Bradenton, Florida, United States
- **Founders:** James Gettel (Founder & President)
- **Team size:** Approximately 1,600 employees (company history cites 600+ associates; third-party estimates vary)
- **Products:** New Vehicle Sales, Used & Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Service & Parts, Financing & F&I, Collision Repair
- **Notable:** Grew from a single Toyota store in 1990 to more than 20 dealerships across Florida's Gulf Coast, Represents roughly 15 manufacturer brands under one family-owned group, Gettel Foundation committed $100,000 cumulatively to Parrish Community High School's automotive program

## Products & services

- **New Vehicle Sales** — New cars, trucks and SUVs across roughly 15 manufacturer brands including Toyota, Hyundai, Genesis, Nissan, Acura, Kia, BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Lincoln and Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram.
- **Used & Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles** — Pre-owned inventory and manufacturer certified pre-owned programs sold across the group's rooftops.
- **Service & Parts** — Factory-authorized maintenance and repair, plus OEM parts departments at each dealership.
- **Financing & F&I** — In-house financing, leasing and finance-and-insurance products for buyers.
- **Collision Repair** — Collision centers including a Gainesville Collision Center established in 2025.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single Toyota store in 1990 to more than 20 dealerships across Florida's Gulf Coast
- Represents roughly 15 manufacturer brands under one family-owned group
- Gettel Foundation committed $100,000 cumulatively to Parrish Community High School's automotive program
- Acquired Stadium Toyota in Tampa (2023) and expanded in Ocala (2024)
- Rebranded Gatorland Toyota to Gettel Toyota Gainesville and opened a Gainesville Collision Center (2025)

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Gettel Automotive presented a $25,000 donation to Parrish Community High School's Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program, bringing total support to $100,000.
- **2025-01** — Rebranded Gatorland Toyota to Gettel Toyota Gainesville and established a Gainesville Collision Center.
- **2024-02** — Bill Finocchiaro promoted to Chief Operating Officer overseeing operations across the group's dealerships.
- **2024-01** — Acquired and rebranded Gettel Toyota Ocala.
- **2023-01** — Acquired Stadium Toyota in Tampa, extending the group north of its Gulf Coast base.

## Links

- Website: https://gettel.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gettel-automotive-group
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GettelAuto
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gettelautomotivecc_pg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettel_automotive_cc/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/GettelHyundai

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Last updated: 2026-08-13