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Short answer: compare dealers on the written out-the-door price, not the advertised price. Then confirm the vehicle is actually on the lot, ask what has been added, and get your trade-in value as its own number. The ten questions below work at any Chevy dealership in Chicagoland, including ours.
Shopping for a new or used Chevy near Chicago usually means checking several dealerships. The easiest way to keep it low-pressure is to walk in knowing what to ask. These are the questions that separate a clear, straightforward deal from a confusing one.
The advertised price is only part of the cost. Ask for a written out-the-door price that includes the vehicle price, taxes, title, registration and every fee. It is the only number you can compare fairly from one dealer to the next.
Before you drive over, confirm the specific vehicle by stock number or VIN and ask whether it is on the lot, in transit or at another location. A quick call or text can save you a wasted trip.
Some vehicles arrive with dealer-installed accessories or packages. Ask for an itemized list and whether each item is optional.
Ask for your trade-in value separately from the price of the new vehicle. Mixing the two makes it hard to tell whether you are getting a good deal on either one.
Manufacturer offers change often, and many apply only to certain trims, deadlines or financing through GM Financial. Ask which offers apply to you and to the specific vehicle you want.
Submitting a credit application is a hard inquiry that may affect your credit score by a few points. Ask how your rate is determined, and remember you are welcome to compare it with a rate from your own bank or credit union.
Extended service contracts, GAP coverage and similar products can be useful, but they are optional. Ask for the price of each one separately so you can decide what you actually want.
Ask to drive the roads you use every day, including highway on-ramps and your commute. Bring car seats or gear if you need to check the fit.
Ask about the service department's hours, how appointments work and what warranty coverage comes with the vehicle. You will spend far more time with the service department than the sales floor.
Read recent reviews for patterns rather than single comments. Look at how the dealership responds to problems, not just how many five-star reviews it has.
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You are welcome to ask us every one of these questions. Call or text sales at (708) 722-0848 before you visit to confirm the vehicle you want is here. Browse new Chevy inventory or pre-owned vehicles, check current Chevy offers, and read what customers say about us. You can also see why drivers choose Currie Motors Chevrolet.
We are at 8401 W. Roosevelt Rd in Forest Park, close to Chicago, Oak Park, Berwyn, Cicero, Maywood and Elmwood Park. Sales hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 9 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM.
The written out-the-door price. It includes the vehicle price, taxes, title, registration and all fees, so it is the only number that compares fairly across dealerships.
Call or text the dealership before you leave and confirm the specific vehicle by stock number or VIN. Ask whether it is on the lot, in transit or at another location.
Submitting a credit application is a hard inquiry that may affect your credit score by a few points. Ask how your rate is set, and feel free to compare it with a rate from your own bank or credit union.
It helps to get your trade-in value as its own number, separate from the price of the vehicle you are buying, so you can judge both clearly.
Manufacturer incentives are set by GM, but eligibility depends on the trim, the deadline and sometimes on financing through GM Financial. Ask which offers apply to the exact vehicle you want.
Currie Motors Chevrolet is at 8401 W. Roosevelt Rd in Forest Park, IL, close to Chicago, Oak Park, Berwyn, Cicero, Maywood and Elmwood Park. Sales hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 9 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM.
This guide is general shopping information, not financial or legal advice. Incentive eligibility, financing terms and credit decisions vary by buyer and lender. Currie Motors Chevrolet, Inc., 8401 W. Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130.