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2.7 (139 reviews)
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DO NOT TAKE YOUR VEHICLE HERE FOR REPAIRS!!!!! We leased a BRAND NEW Kia Telluride through Elgin, and brought it in for repair a couple months later when the cluster screen went black. Once we received the car back, we started noticing error messages coming on in the car. We took it back to Elgin Kia, and they held our vehicle "repairing it" for around 50 days....YES 50! My wife and I can see when the doors are open or engine is started on the Kia app, and I can tell you they rarely worked on it over those 50 days, it became laughable when we would get a notification that the doors were open. After getting the car back finally close to 2 months later, we noticed error lights coming on yet again, so decided to take it to Kia Schamburg for another opinion. Kia Schamburg was absolutely *HORRIFIED* by the shady work Kia Elgin did here on a 2024 Kia Telluride. Kia Schamburg said they've never seen anything like the shady work Elgin did. Well...the reason the error lights were coming on in the first place after fixing the cluster screen, is not any other issue other then Kia Elgin completely destroyed our car in the process. High pressure fuel line not secure, ground for engine not secure, multiple coolant leaks, high pressure fuel line is pressing on coil pack, bracket not bolted into motor...See the photos of Kia Elgin's work!!! I couldn't believe that we had trusted Elgin Kia to the point where the other dealer said we're surprised your car didn't catch on fire already. Everyone from the other Kia dealer, to Kia Consumer Affairs and Better Business Auto Line is on our side here, and are currently making it right with other options when Elgin Kia failed to. I highly advise avoiding this shady business.

I don't normally do this, but I feel like I need to... For those that don't know, I purchased a new Kia K5 last January from Gerald Kia in North Aurora. The sales process there was great. The salesman was great. 0 complaints about Gerald Kia. Little did I know that would be the beginning of the end with my relationship with Kia. Just 6 weeks into my ownership, I started having issues with the electronics pertaining to the safety (lane detection system and crash avoidance system). I brought the car in to Elgin Kia, as that is the closest Kia dealer to me. That was my first mistake. The care was in the shop for 3 MONTHS. During that time, the service manager texted me a picture of my car (pictures attached). This was no longer a new car! I got a phone call saying that the electrical problem was solved, but they were waiting for the hail damage to be fixed. WHAT HAIL DAMAGE? No one ever called me to tell me that my car had suffered hail damage from a storm. Yes, the original reason why I brought the car in was due to a defect in the car, but the customer service in the service department at Elgin Kia was terrible. After I got my car back, I immediately had to bring it back in, as either the steering wheel wasn't put back on right, or it needed an alignment, because to keep the car going straight, I had to keep the wheel turned about 3 degrees to the left! It's evident that no one test drove the car after fixing it, or they could have easily seen and fixed that issue. I finally got my car back, and in working with Kia customer service, the only thing I could get from them was a maintenance plan. That meant I had to either go back to Elgin Kia, or drive 20 miles out of the way to go to another dealer. Through the rest of 2023, things were OK. I still feel it's not quite the same car I had purchased, but it was good enough. I don't expect it to be the same car, based on the state it was in. Then comes January, 2024. I was out at a store, got back in my car and headed home, only to find out that my GPS in the car wasn't tracking with me any longer. I brought the car back in to Elgin Kia yet again. I was told this would be an easy fix, as it was just a computer update. I got a phone call later that day, and instead of "your car is ready", I got "Your car didn't accept the update. We tried 3 times, and now all that's on the screen is the Kia logo." And of course, the new radio they had to order was on back order, so there's another 3+ weeks of me not having my car. I get the car back only to find out that the navigation doesn't work any longer. Again, no one tried out the car after the repairs! Come to find out that in order to use the Navigation in a Kia, you have to pay for their Kia connect service. My 1 year free trial (didn't know I had a free trial) ran out on me while it was in for service. Fast forward to this weekend. The car finally needs it's first oil change. I scheduled the oil change at Elgin Kia for 1:00 this afternoon. At 9:30 this morning, I get a phone call from one of the service advisors telling me that the owner of Elgin Kia no longer wants to do business with me!!!! Apparently, when you get those customer service surveys, they mean something. I was honest on those surveys, so much so that I have rated them a total of 172 points out of 1000 on my last 5 surveys. There is money tied to those surveys, and it is no longer financially viable from the owner of Elgin Kia to do business with me! I was speechless. When I asked to speak to the owner, I was told the he probably wouldn't speak with me! I can't even... So, I am DONE with Kia. I am DONE with Elgin Kia, and I strongly encourage everyone with a Kia to avoid this dealership. Rather than addressing the issues they have, they choose to cut ties with the honest customers that have had sub-par experiences. How is that customer service?

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Love Tony in service. He did a great job went over and above. Also like Rick service advisor.

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Oscar was the best Salesperson I have ever worked with. Over the years I have purchased many new cars.

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We had a great car buying experience here…read more No hassles. Straight shooting and told it like it was. Aaron was our sales professional and he was really great. I highly recommend working with him. I'm sure I'll love my car for years to come!

I had an extremely disappointing experience with the service department at Hopkins Ford, and I feel…read morecompelled to share what happened. On 04/20, I dropped off my Ford F-150 pickup truck due to an ongoing issue with a faulty electrical system when connecting a trailer (Ford recall number 26C10, NHTSA Campaign 26V104). This was not the first time I reported this problem to Hopkins Ford--on previous visits, I was told the issue had been fixed, yet it continued to occur. To demonstrate the problem clearly, I brought both my truck and trailer in. Service advisor Daniel Gonzalez (8127) told me they would inspect the vehicle and determine if the repair was covered under Ford's warranty, and that I would not be charged if it was. I agreed and left my truck. By 04/22, I had to return to pick up my trailer because I needed it for work. At that point, there had been no communication or updates, and the issue still had not been resolved. On 04/23, after three days of my truck sitting there, I called demanding an update. I was told by service manager Tom Territo over the phone that my truck was ready, the repairs were covered under warranty, and that I would only need to pay for an oil change. Due to my work schedule, I went to the dealership on 04/24. When I arrived, Daniel Gonzalez informed me that my total was $284.21. He explained that $200 of that was for a diagnostic on my trailer--something I never authorized. I made it clear that I only agreed to the oil change and refused to pay for an unapproved diagnostic. Despite this, Daniel told me they would not release my truck unless I paid the full amount. At that point, I contacted local law enforcement to document the situation. On 04/25, I returned to Hopkins Ford because I needed my vehicle for daily responsibilities and had no other option. Daniel then informed me that, due to me calling law enforcement, service manager Tom Territo required that I pay in cash only--even though I was ready to pay with a credit card. When I asked if this was standard policy, Daniel said no, it was specifically because of the incident. I paid the full $284.21 in cash under protest, and to make matters worse, Daniel refused to provide a receipt showing that I paid in cash. This level of unprofessionalism, lack of communication, and questionable behavior is completely unacceptable. I trusted Hopkins Ford with my vehicle multiple times, only to be repeatedly told an issue was fixed when it was not. Then, I was charged for services I did not authorize, denied reasonable payment options, and treated unfairly for trying to document the situation. Hopkins Ford lost a loyal customer over what appears to be a few extra dollars and poor service practices. I love my F-150, but this experience has made me seriously consider switching brands just to avoid dealing with this dealership again. Ford Motor Company should take a closer look at the practices at this dealership, as no customer should have to go through an experience like this.

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Elgin Toyota

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I recently lease purchase a new vehicle from Elgin Toyota and couldn't be happier. Our sales…read moreconsultant, Patrick and the Manager Jesus were knowledgeable, patients, and never pushy. They found me the perfect model in the color I wanted at a price I was comfortable with. The entire process was simple and enjoyable This dealer is highly recommended

I don't even know where to start, this was easily one of the worst dealership experiences I've had…read more We walked in ready to buy and couldn't even get a proper greeting. The salesperson was completely disengaged, offered no guidance, and had zero personality or sense of urgency. It honestly felt like we were inconveniencing her by being there. Even more concerning, no one from management ever stepped in, acknowledged us, or attempted to assist at any point. Also worth mentioning, the vehicle we test drove hadn't even been properly detailed. The interior was disgustingly dirty, to the point it was embarrassing. If it hadn't been cleaned yet, that should have been communicated upfront instead of presenting it that way. It really summed up the entire experience. The highlight (if you can call it that) was a $2,000 trade-in offer on a well-running vehicle with a brand new engine. When we questioned it, we were casually told we'd be better off selling it ourselves. No explanation, no attempt to earn our business, and no manager stepped in to address it. That alone tells you everything you need to know about how this place operates. We didn't come in expecting anything unrealistic, just a fair conversation and basic professionalism. Instead, we got dismissive attitudes, low effort, and an offer that was frankly insulting. We left, and not because we couldn't make a deal but because there was clearly no one there interested in making one. Plenty of dealerships out there that actually want your business. This is not one of them. The experience matched the offer... low effort and even lower value.

Elgin Kia - car_dealers - Updated May 2026

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