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I had the worst car sales experience of my life.
I had the worst car sales experience of my life. Never in my years of car buying have i had a salesman swear at me. Do not work with Jeremy Alveraz. He was the most unprofessional employee I’ve ever met. He came with $5k worth of add ons that i requested him to take out. He said it’s part of the car deal and he cannot ( blatant LIE of course) i said id want to work with another sales or manager because he wouldnt rework the numbers when i asked him multiple times and simply bc he lost my trust. His response was “I’m not here to earn your trust. I’m here to sell you a car “. He continued to use profanity and yell at me in front of his sales manager and employees as we parted ways. The Head manager came by later to apologize but this still left a very bad taste. I hope they review the cameras and let go of this employee. I will take this to higher ups as a simple apology won’t suffice. I do hope you guys hire better employees than this. Trust there will be reviews left on bbb and other sites so other consumers are aware of this employee and his criminal like sales tactics. Toyota do better!! Edit: finance dept also tried to add on $1k on top of the agreed deal. Unbelievable… will NEVER stop by here again. Buyers beware!!!
I had the worst car sales experience of my life.
I had the worst car sales experience of my life. Never in my years of car buying have i had a salesman swear at me. Do not work with Jeremy Alveraz. He was the most unprofessional employee I’ve ever met. He came with $5k worth of add ons that i requested him to take out. He said it’s part of the car deal and he cannot ( blatant LIE of course) i said id want to work with another sales or manager because he wouldnt rework the numbers when i asked him multiple times and simply bc he lost my trust. His response was “I’m not here to earn your trust. I’m here to sell you a car “. He continued to use profanity and yell at me in front of his sales manager and employees as we parted ways. The Head manager came by later to apologize but this still left a very bad taste. I hope they review the cameras and let go of this employee. I will take this to higher ups as a simple apology won’t suffice. I do hope you guys hire better employees than this. Trust there will be reviews left on bbb and other sites so other consumers are aware of this employee and his criminal like sales tactics. Toyota do better!! Edit: finance dept also tried to add on $1k on top of the agreed deal. Unbelievable… will NEVER stop by here again. Buyers beware!!!
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- Overall experience 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
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A.J. Reilly (Finance Director): He added a $4,000
A.J. Reilly (Finance Director): He added a $4,000 warranty to my purchase, telling me I could cancel it anytime and get my money back. It has been six months now, and despite countless calls and visits, I still have not received my refund. This feels like fraud.
A.J. Reilly (Finance Director): He added a $4,000
A.J. Reilly (Finance Director): He added a $4,000 warranty to my purchase, telling me I could cancel it anytime and get my money back. It has been six months now, and despite countless calls and visits, I still have not received my refund. This feels like fraud.
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- Overall experience 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I understand your concerns regarding the warranty and the delay in receiving your refund. It’s important to us that our customers feel valued and informed throughout their purchase process. I encourage you to reach out to me directly at Chicago Northside Toyota so we can discuss this matter promptly. Your feedback is appreciated, and we are here to help. Sincerely, Moe Mustafa - mmustafa@blautogroup.com - 773-728-5000
My shopping experience with Ewan was so very above any
My shopping experience with Ewan was so very above any expectation that I had in mind when I walked in. Ewan did what no other salesman did for me during my month of shopping (Kia, Nissan, Hyundai & Honda..) Ewan from the start made me feel respected as a shopper. Ewan did not seem to ever jump into sales mode, he only listened to what I was looking for and simply educated me on what the car had to offer me for my needs. He did not use over the top 'sexy' or 'attractive' terms when explaining the cars features, there was never a pitch, he stuck to the real facts of the brand and the model's features. Which resulted in building my trust in the brand, when the merchandise is good you don't have to over reach to get every single sale, the facts ARE enough to get you to a close. He never pushed me towards an upgraded model, or the platinum edition because it didn't fit me. My model feels tailored to me, and I am so happy with it. When I was being over the top picky in two specific features I did not want to let go of, again, Ewan respectfully informed me we could be looking at a few weeks to find a match, I said that was fine & he went on the hunt to find the match. No push to grab what was on the lot to get the quick sale, no sense of feeling like i was asking for too much.. My choices, heard and respected. The timing was difficult as well for me to shop at all in, early June had tons of personal travel for me which kept me out of Chicago but Ewan was very flexible in working with my schedule too when arranging pick up when it finally did come in! Day of closing he stayed past his leave time to make sure closing went fine, he walked through all the features again with me. A few weeks past closing he has followed up to see if i had any questions about the tech features. I think it speaks volumes for his professionalism to hangout with me during the financials and to follow up later, i'm picky but a very relaxed shopper, and I value personal time the most.. having done sales before and had to stay hours past my leave i urged him to go enjoy his time but he wanted to see it though! I did walk away from one car *cough* kia*couh*, they had the exact model i was looking for in my dream color on lot- but the sales agent was over the top. Chasing me out the door (not an exaggeration) with discounts... which only made me wonder what the he*l is wrong with this brand new car with 20 miles on it and honestly i'm so happy she did that. I couldn't imagine myself being this happy with anything other than my Prius. But thats just to say i have no problem leaving because of pushy or dramatic sales people, there are other cars on the market, there's competition all around- the sales agent IS the difference. The 2025 prius ultimately checks every single box, the gray color gets complemented all the time, it turns heads, the tech and safety features are everything i wanted and more, the savings on gas is unreal.. The car is great, we all know that- but the service from Ewan is what I really wanted to point out because car shopping sucks- but i never once felt uncomfortable, or annoyed, it was just so easy and painless, and I really enjoyed my experience which i 100% never expected when i started car shopping.
My shopping experience with Ewan was so very above any
My shopping experience with Ewan was so very above any expectation that I had in mind when I walked in. Ewan did what no other salesman did for me during my month of shopping (Kia, Nissan, Hyundai & Honda..) Ewan from the start made me feel respected as a shopper. Ewan did not seem to ever jump into sales mode, he only listened to what I was looking for and simply educated me on what the car had to offer me for my needs. He did not use over the top 'sexy' or 'attractive' terms when explaining the cars features, there was never a pitch, he stuck to the real facts of the brand and the model's features. Which resulted in building my trust in the brand, when the merchandise is good you don't have to over reach to get every single sale, the facts ARE enough to get you to a close. He never pushed me towards an upgraded model, or the platinum edition because it didn't fit me. My model feels tailored to me, and I am so happy with it. When I was being over the top picky in two specific features I did not want to let go of, again, Ewan respectfully informed me we could be looking at a few weeks to find a match, I said that was fine & he went on the hunt to find the match. No push to grab what was on the lot to get the quick sale, no sense of feeling like i was asking for too much.. My choices, heard and respected. The timing was difficult as well for me to shop at all in, early June had tons of personal travel for me which kept me out of Chicago but Ewan was very flexible in working with my schedule too when arranging pick up when it finally did come in! Day of closing he stayed past his leave time to make sure closing went fine, he walked through all the features again with me. A few weeks past closing he has followed up to see if i had any questions about the tech features. I think it speaks volumes for his professionalism to hangout with me during the financials and to follow up later, i'm picky but a very relaxed shopper, and I value personal time the most.. having done sales before and had to stay hours past my leave i urged him to go enjoy his time but he wanted to see it though! I did walk away from one car *cough* kia*couh*, they had the exact model i was looking for in my dream color on lot- but the sales agent was over the top. Chasing me out the door (not an exaggeration) with discounts... which only made me wonder what the he*l is wrong with this brand new car with 20 miles on it and honestly i'm so happy she did that. I couldn't imagine myself being this happy with anything other than my Prius. But thats just to say i have no problem leaving because of pushy or dramatic sales people, there are other cars on the market, there's competition all around- the sales agent IS the difference. The 2025 prius ultimately checks every single box, the gray color gets complemented all the time, it turns heads, the tech and safety features are everything i wanted and more, the savings on gas is unreal.. The car is great, we all know that- but the service from Ewan is what I really wanted to point out because car shopping sucks- but i never once felt uncomfortable, or annoyed, it was just so easy and painless, and I really enjoyed my experience which i 100% never expected when i started car shopping.
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- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
Thank you so much for your detailed and heartfelt review! We truly appreciate your feedback, Dianna. It’s wonderful to hear about your positive experience with Ewan at Chicago Northside Toyota. I'm delighted that he took the time to listen to your needs and helped you find the perfect 2025 Toyota Prius, tailored just for you. At Chicago Northside Toyota, our team prides itself on providing a pressure-free and enjoyable shopping experience, and it’s gratifying to know that Ewan exemplified that during your visit. We look forward to seeing you again and hope you enjoy many great journeys in your new Prius! Thank you for choosing us! Sincerely, Moe Mustafa - mmustafa@blautogroup.com - 773-728-5000
Friendly, attentive, helpful from the moment we came in
Friendly, attentive, helpful from the moment we came in to the end of our purchase. Thank you Patricio and AJ and all staff
Friendly, attentive, helpful from the moment we came in
Friendly, attentive, helpful from the moment we came in to the end of our purchase. Thank you Patricio and AJ and all staff
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- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
- Did make a purchase
Thank you, Elizabeth! We appreciate your kind words about your experience at Chicago Northside Toyota. We're glad to hear that Patricio, AJ, and our team provided friendly and attentive service throughout your purchase. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely, Moe Mustafa - mmustafa@blautogroup.com - 773-728-5000
I had a good experience on deciding which car to buy.
I had a good experience on deciding which car to buy. Everyone that I came to contact with was very pleasant. I bought my car with the help of Richard B. He was great!
I had a good experience on deciding which car to buy.
I had a good experience on deciding which car to buy. Everyone that I came to contact with was very pleasant. I bought my car with the help of Richard B. He was great!
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- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
- Did make a purchase
Thank you, Maria! I appreciate your positive feedback about your experience at Chicago Northside Toyota. I'm delighted to hear that Richard was able to assist you in choosing your new car and that everyone was pleasant to work with. Your satisfaction means a lot to us! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Moe Mustafa - mmustafa@blautogroup.com - 773-728-5000
Have to shout out Nate for all the help, from sticking
Have to shout out Nate for all the help, from sticking with me and answering a million questions to having the car outside and ready to go. Driving in from 2 hours away he made the process extremely easy. Would definitely work with Nate again. Had a unique car that was very hard to find and the team made it happen for me. Ewan as well was great in the finance office as well. He answered all of my questions and did his best on the deal to help me out.
Have to shout out Nate for all the help, from sticking
Have to shout out Nate for all the help, from sticking with me and answering a million questions to having the car outside and ready to go. Driving in from 2 hours away he made the process extremely easy. Would definitely work with Nate again. Had a unique car that was very hard to find and the team made it happen for me. Ewan as well was great in the finance office as well. He answered all of my questions and did his best on the deal to help me out.
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- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Victor! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Nate and Ewan at Chicago Northside Toyota. We take pride in providing excellent service and making the car-buying process as smooth as possible, especially for unique vehicles. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Safe travels in your new car! Sincerely, Moe Mustafa - mmustafa@blautogroup.com - 773-728-5000
Michael Vaughn was excellent and knowledgeable and very
Michael Vaughn was excellent and knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with and he made sure I was taken care of.
Michael Vaughn was excellent and knowledgeable and very
Michael Vaughn was excellent and knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with and he made sure I was taken care of.
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- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
- Did make a purchase
Thank you, Tawan! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with us at Chicago Northside Toyota. It's great to know that Michael's knowledge and pleasant demeanor made a positive impact during your visit. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Moe Mustafa - mmustafa@blautogroup.com - 773-728-5000
Rich B was very helpful, I was looking to buy a reliable
Rich B was very helpful, I was looking to buy a reliable car for my wife and kids and Rich was very helpful and knowledgeable in finding the right car for us. Highly recommend working with Rich B.
Rich B was very helpful, I was looking to buy a reliable
Rich B was very helpful, I was looking to buy a reliable car for my wife and kids and Rich was very helpful and knowledgeable in finding the right car for us. Highly recommend working with Rich B.
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- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
Thank you for your wonderful review, Mark! We’re thrilled to hear that Rich B was able to assist you in finding the perfect reliable car for your wife and kids. Your recommendation means so much to us at Chicago Northside Toyota. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Moe Mustafa - mmustafa@blautogroup.com - 773-728-5000
I've been looking for a particular car for over a year
I've been looking for a particular car for over a year and had been into many dealerships in and near Illinois. Once William, one of the sales managers, stepped up to help me, he found the car I wanted in just 5 minutes! Despite my frustration, anger, and annoyance, William was polite, sensitive, and stayed professional. I returned to get my deposit back and walk away. Instead, within a week I owned my "unicorn" (unicorns are mythical). I even am enjoying a couple of trinkets along with my new Corolla Cross - especially the little multi-tool I now use every day! Even though someone else at this dealership wouldn't consider my 20-year-old car as a trade-in, William let me trade it in. That was a huge factor in helping me to decide to stick with this dealership and got rid of my headache of trying to sell it on my own. There were a lot of bumps along the way with this purchase, but William made it right. I was very specific on what I did and didn't want on a car and had a huge learning curve because cars have changed a lot in the past 20 years. Chicago Northside Toyota felt comfortable, quiet, well-staffed and immaculate each time I was in there. There was always someone to greet customers at all doors. The waiting area is very comfortable and spread out enough to not feel like a courtroom. As a side note about a different dealership- I didn't last 5 minutes in Leader Toyota either time I went there and felt like I was in The Twilight Zone. I gave them 2 chances. I happily bought my previous car from Grossinger - but the new management is obviously going for a different clientele, and I was uncomfortable.
I've been looking for a particular car for over a year
I've been looking for a particular car for over a year and had been into many dealerships in and near Illinois. Once William, one of the sales managers, stepped up to help me, he found the car I wanted in just 5 minutes! Despite my frustration, anger, and annoyance, William was polite, sensitive, and stayed professional. I returned to get my deposit back and walk away. Instead, within a week I owned my "unicorn" (unicorns are mythical). I even am enjoying a couple of trinkets along with my new Corolla Cross - especially the little multi-tool I now use every day! Even though someone else at this dealership wouldn't consider my 20-year-old car as a trade-in, William let me trade it in. That was a huge factor in helping me to decide to stick with this dealership and got rid of my headache of trying to sell it on my own. There were a lot of bumps along the way with this purchase, but William made it right. I was very specific on what I did and didn't want on a car and had a huge learning curve because cars have changed a lot in the past 20 years. Chicago Northside Toyota felt comfortable, quiet, well-staffed and immaculate each time I was in there. There was always someone to greet customers at all doors. The waiting area is very comfortable and spread out enough to not feel like a courtroom. As a side note about a different dealership- I didn't last 5 minutes in Leader Toyota either time I went there and felt like I was in The Twilight Zone. I gave them 2 chances. I happily bought my previous car from Grossinger - but the new management is obviously going for a different clientele, and I was uncomfortable.
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- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear about your experience with William at Chicago Northside Toyota and your journey to find your Corolla Cross. It’s wonderful to know that he was able to assist you so efficiently and professionally despite any frustrations you had along the way. We strive to make every visit as comfortable and welcoming as possible, and it’s great to hear you appreciated our clean and friendly environment. Thank you for choosing us to help with your car purchase and for sharing your experience. We hope you enjoy your new vehicle and all the trinkets that came with it! Please visit us again soon! Sincerely, Moe Mustafa - mmustafa@blautogroup.com - 773-728-5000
Excelente servicio muy bien atendido Me tendió Patricio
Excelente servicio muy bien atendido Me tendió Patricio Cornejo muy buen servicio de él muchas gracias
Excelente servicio muy bien atendido Me tendió Patricio
Excelente servicio muy bien atendido Me tendió Patricio Cornejo muy buen servicio de él muchas gracias
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- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
- Did make a purchase
Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras, Fredy. Nos alegra saber que recibiste un excelente servicio de Patricio Cornejo en Chicago Northside Toyota. Apreciamos tu reconocimiento y esperamos verte nuevamente pronto. ¡Que tengas un gran día! Sincerely, Moe Mustafa - mmustafa@blautogroup.com - 773-728-5000