**Worst Car Buying Experience I Have Ever Had** This was by far the worst experience I have ever had purchasing a car. I had previously bought a vehicle from this dealership, which is why I was willing to come back and ready to purchase another one. Unfortunately, the way my family and I were treated this time completely changed my opinion of the dealership. From the beginning, Frank was extremely rude and seemed completely uninterested in doing business with us. I initially tried to work with Todd, who was at least respectful and professional. When we arrived, they were finishing up with another customer, and Todd was showing us the vehicle we were interested in. The difference in how that customer was treated compared with how my family and I were treated was noticeable. The vehicle was around $33,000, and I asked for $600 off the price. As a returning customer, I did not think this was an unreasonable request, especially considering I was not asking for thousands of dollars off. As soon as I made my offer, Frank became arrogant and dismissive. He made comments about how many cars they sell, how they would be fine without our business, how he was in charge, and how the price was the price. He repeatedly talked about being in the business for 20 years and never having a car they could not sell. At that point, it was no longer about the $600. It was about the complete lack of respect and professionalism we experienced. Frank's attitude made it very clear that he did not care whether he earned our business or had us as returning customers. The way he spoke to us and the comments he made were completely unnecessary and made what should have been a normal car buying experience extremely uncomfortable. I also want to address something that made this experience even more concerning. My family and I were treated noticeably differently from the customer who was there before us. Based on the circumstances and the difference in treatment, the experience left us feeling that race may have played a role in how we were treated. I cannot know what was going through their minds, but the difference was clear enough that I feel it is important to mention. Todd was at least respectful throughout the interaction, but unfortunately, that did not make up for the overall experience. I came back to this dealership because I had previously purchased a car from them, and I expected to be treated with basic respect and consideration as a returning customer. Instead, I left feeling like my business meant absolutely nothing to them. After this experience, I will not be returning, and I would not recommend this dealership to anyone. This was easily the worst car buying experience I have ever had. No matter how many cars a dealership sells or how long they have been in business, that should never be an excuse to treat customers with this level of disrespect. read more

Great end to end experience. Carefully curated, luxury quality inventory. Leased, lightly used cars. Spoke with Todd virtually, and dealt with Frank in person. Process was easy, yet thorough. Happy customer. Will be my first stop next time I'm in the market. read more

What a great car buying service with Todd and what great a products they have to choose from! Frank and Tommy were a pleasure too. I've purchased two cars with the and will look forward to the next one. read more

Brought my dream car from them recently. (BMW X5). Far and away the best car buying experience I've ever had. None of the back and forth "LET ME CHECK WITH MY MANAGER" bullshit, you get at dealerships. No haggling or upselling. Just a good price and a quality vehicle. They stand behind their product. I'll definitely be back. read more

We had the best car buying experience with Frank!! I can not say enough good things about this place!! Honest, painless and fast car buying experience just to name a few. Also, Tommy was great and made sure my new car was perfect before driving away! Highly recommend TAB Auto Brokers!! read more

My wife and I bought our BMW X3 from TAB. Frank, part owner, gave us all of our options with no pressure. The Bimmer was in excellent condition with premiere accessories and most importantly it was affordable. I highly recommend TAB Auto Brokers, in fact, next year I am going to purchase an Audi S8 through them. There is no better investment experience than that of TAB. read more

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TAB is absolutely amazing! After a few weeks of shopping around for a specific vehicle, my family and I kept going back to TAB (about 4 times to be honest!). When it came down to making the decision, nothing compared to their quality and price. TAB is not your typical dealership that carries 100+ cars. A really nice touch is that they keep all of their vehicles indoors and wash them regularly. Not to mention the fact that we did not encounter a single employee who was pushing us to purchase from them or inquiring for our phone number. They were even kind enough to wax my vehicle and wash the windows before I drove it off the property (I didn't even ask!). I plan on keeping my vehicle for a long time but I will definitely return to TAB when I am ready for my next ride! Thank you Frank, Todd, and Tommy! read more

Tab Auto Brokers - Car Brokers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visited with Todd Tabachka and found him to be a perfect gentleman. He took his time and offered to let me drive multiple cars and answered all my questions. His cars were all cleaned and serviced. I test drove a Z-4 and he knew the car inside and out. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for an auto. His cars a a good value and seem reasonably priced. read more

I actually don't think I can say enough about my experience at TAB Auto Brokers. This is a business owned by a father and son - Frank and Todd. They just might be the nicest people I've ever met. They seem to operate from the motto of "Just do the right thing". Their employee Tommy completes the team and extends the positive experience. Since I know NOTHING about cars, I am an anxious car buyer. I knew the mini cooper convertible I was interested in was very clean and adorable. That's it. They were beyond patient, answered all my questions (multiple times), and offered me some reassurance about my choice of a car, without any pressure whatsoever. Their goal is that you love them and love your car. They were successful! read more

Great place. No pressure to buy, in fact they let me take multiple cars to show my wife. No problem. I would stop by and check out the inventory. When we found the one we liked they didn't pressure us, just let us make a decision. What was great - in 60 seconds they appraised my old car. No bull shit like you get a dealer where it takes 45 minutes and they offer you half or less of the value. they offered more than our research indicated. Entire deal was done in no time. Quality of cars are amazing, Todd and Frank are great guys. Highly recommend read more

My husband and I had an incredibly great experience here. We just bought a Mini Cooper S, and believe me when I say it was the best deal for mileage and price - I went out of my way to disprove my husband's claim that it was a good deal. I really didn't want a car, but when I started my own research to call his bluff and saw how it compared to everywhere else in the state, we went to go check it out at Tab. (We even checked as far as Minneapolis, figuring we could fly there and drive back.) Never once did I feel pressured at all. I don't like pushy people, and I was at total peace here. The car was in great condition and they had all the paperwork on the used car, back from it's original sticker and reports of every maintenance service. All in all it was great and I'd strongly suggest everyone to at least give it a shot - you'll see right away how laid-back they are. I will certainly be coming back here for future cars. read more

Bottom line: I'd recommend this place to my friends and family, and if they're still around next time we need a car we'll check their inventory before looking anywhere else. I was looking for a specific car, 2-3 years old and still under warranty with low mileage. I went to another third-party dealership and drove one there, which was much more of a typical car sales type place. That place low-balled my trade, did the whole "I need to go check with my manager", and all the typical car sales annoyances. It also turned out that car had some brake problems which seemed suspect for a car so new. Too may red flags, so I kept looking and found a nearly identical car at Tab for nearly the same price. My wife and I went into Tab on a Friday afternoon. We met with Todd and Frank, the owners. We had called ahead and they had the car out and ready for us to look at. Todd took the time to show us the car, but not in a salesman like way but more like a friend who is loaning you their car for a weekend -- showing you the unique things about the vehicle. We compared it to some other similar cars they had in their inventory, and generally took our time. Once back from the test drive they had evaluated our trade-in and worked up their offer. It was a solid offer. We chatted for a while, and they let me know that they don't haggle, their offer is take it or leave it. I told them we weren't quite ready to make a decision right then and there was no pressure at all, just the normal (reasonable) warning that someone else could buy it. They were willing to sit and chat with us for as long as we wanted. On our drive home we compared the options and did a bit of research, decided it was for sure the car we wanted and realized that we weren't going to find a better overall deal so we called them shortly after we arrived home. We called back and the conversation was just as easy as in person, we wanted the car but needed to check into financing. They held the car for us while we compared rates, and then because of our home refinancing they held it a few days longer until we could setup the auto loan. The actual transaction of buying/selling couldn't have been easier. I had done their online application and they had things all setup with the bank financing when I arrived. A few minutes of signing the various paperwork, while their helper put on the new plates and made sure everything was cleaned out of both cars. Within about 20 minutes we were done. I compare that to buying from another dealer where it took well over an hour. One note, Frank in particular is very direct, to the point, and concise -- especially over the phone. Something I appreciate, but I imagine could rub some people the wrong way. Honestly I think it makes the whole process that much better because there's no confusion. Overall, if you're reasonable with them they'll be very accommodating. I'm confident that if they have a car you like you'll get a fair price and an easy process. read more

Todd from TAB was great to work with. My husband and I recently saw a Prius for sale at a hot price and called TAB to see if it was still available. We live 3 hours outside of Chicago and Todd assured us that if we could get approved for financing he would hold it for us until we could drive up, which we did the next day. Todd was very professional and a pleasure to work with. All of his vehicles are very clean and well maintained. He has a smaller lot than the big name dealers out there which means his overhead is low and his prices are very competitive. They are also choosy with their vehicles so you know they stand behind each listing with confidence. Overall my husband and I were very pleased with our car buying experience which was easy and stress free. Thanks, Todd! P.S. the Gale Street Inn that you recommended for lunch was amazing! read more

Just bought a 2006 BMW Z4, I couldn't be happier! Frank and Todd were awesome to work with. I literally bought this car unseen. A FaceTime walk around was it. It's a beautiful car they made sure everything was perfect, and delivered it to us in Michigan. I will totally recommend Tad motors. read more

I recently had the best car buying experience of my life, and felt I had to share it so that others could see that purchasing a car doesn't have to be a stressful combative process. TAB Auto Brokers take a vastly different approach. Haggle-free, absolute low price points on hand-selected beautiful cars, friendly interaction that honestly felt more like conversing with old friends (as opposed to slimy big-dealership sales pitches). I couldn't be happier with my new car, and will ALWAYS drop in for my future purchases! I've recommended the Father and Son duo to my friends, and they plan to head to TAB as well! I can't thank these guys enough. Truly remarkable service!! read more

I am soooo glad I found this place! I have always gone to either a traditional dealership or Carmax to buy cars and I always leave feeling like a got ripped off (sound familiar?) - not the case at TAB! I just bought my first car from them a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't be happier. Not only did I get way more for my trade in, but I got a great deal on the new car. If you are in the market for a used luxury car (BMW, Mercedes, Infiniti, Porsche, etc.) you must go here before buying anywhere else. PS- My car is still under factory warranty so I brought it to the Infiniti dealership first to get a back up sensor fixed and they wanted to charge my $150 just to look at it! So I called Todd (the owner) and he said to bring it in and he would take care of it. I got the car back 2 days later all fixed and washed - no charge! And I got a Mercedes loaner to boot! Todd and his dad are honest, very nice, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to do business with. Go to TAB, you'll be glad you did! read more

As a rule of thumb, I stay away from dealers who don't want their cars checked by a mechanic. I saw a listing for a car they have on Cars.com and emailed these guys about it. About an hour later, I got a call from the owner himself and got the good ol' "the car might be gone by tomorrow." and "it's a good car, I'm getting lots of calls about it." I haven't even seen the car yet and already, I'm feeling a lot of pressure to buy it now. When I asked if I could take the car to a mechanic, he said "Well actually, we do mind that." And he gave some excuse about how mechanics can mess with the engine and do whatever they want to it. He also said that they can arrange to have someone take a look at it for me for about $150. Again, I haven't seen the car yet. Why would I pay money for anything? And who is this "mechanic" they're gonna have check the car for me? Is he in the payroll? Sorry, I can't do business with people who are afraid of informed buyers. read more

Can't beat em - for ease or price! I recently purchased a Land Rover LR2 from Frank for my daughter. Not only was it the best priced LR2 under 30k mile available in the country, the service, follow up and overall customer service was unparalleled. If you want a great price for a great used car, these are the guys to go to - hands down. read more

We just purchased our sixth car from Todd and Frank. They provide the most painless process we ever experience in buying a car or any other major expense. You know that the cars that they offer are in excellent condition and have been serviced to new equipment standards. If you have a desired make/model that is not in their possession, they will search out a few options and give you a straightforward opinion on whether the car is a good buy or not. We recommended TAB to a couple friends and they did buy their cars from them and will repeat. read more

Todd at Tab Auto is absolutely wonderful. I have never enjoyed the car-buying experience, but I certainly did this time given Todd's professionalism. His employees were so incredibly accommodating and the showroom was absolutely spotless. Highly recommend this dealership if you're shopping for a gently used, perfect condition luxury automobile. read more

Peace of mind for both the customer and business owner is the consequence of fair and honest business practices. When you will drive away in your new used car from TAB Motors, that's how you'll feel - as well as excited. Beautiful used cars both luxurious and not so luxurious are in the small non-glitzy "showroom"/office on Elston Ave. Why have glitz added to your costs? Owners Frank and son Todd are personable, knowledgable, and fair. You'll find no pressure from them. Check out their hours, then stop by and see for yourself. Bill and Susan, Oak Brook, IL read more

We bought our car two years ago and it is still running great. We live in Orland Park, but the customer service was worth the drive! Todd was great and went out of his way to answer any questions we had. Our family will definitely be repeat customers. Thank You!!! read more

These guys are crooks! They said they'd take my car on consignment. Said they belong to country clubs & it'd sell quickly. Two months later they tell me there's an issue with the transmission. They have a porter who doesn't know how to drive a stick & probably caused the damage. Avoid these liars at all costs. I'd give zero stars, but Yelp won't let me. read more

Todd is the best!!!!!!! Excellent service. No pressure. Very informative. We were referred to TAB Auto Brokers from a friend of ours. Quality vehicles selection. Walked away with a fantastic Acura MDX with super low miles that my wife and I absolutely love. I've bought 6 cars in my life and this was BY FAR the best car buying experience I've ever been through. I would reccommend TAB Auto Brokers to everyone. And most likely be purchasing my next vehicle(s) with them... read more

I could not have had a better experience with TAB Auto Brokers! I had initially emailed TAB Auto Brokers one late evening, the very next morning I received a phone call from TAB and told them exactly what I was looking for. They had exactly 3 great options for what I was looking for. I scheduled an appointment with TAB for a few days later. I received absolutely no sales pressure from TAB that you would normally find at every other car dealership! They certainly set themselves apart from the typical car dealer. When I was ready to buy the car I was out the door with my new car within 45 minutes. I could not be happier with my experience! read more

My car was totaled and I went to several dealers to find a car. It was a nightmare. I was referred to Tab and was so glad I was! Walking in to Tab Auto was like walking into a friends office. The owner is a nice, professional and courteous. I was not given any kind of a runaround like I was at the dealerships. There was absolutely no pressure. I did not feel taken advantage of, instead it was a process you'd hope to encounter at every dealer. read more

Pleasant car buying experience. Friendly and considerate. In my opinion the salesperson was truthful about other interested parties in the same car. I've experienced this myself when selling my old cars. It has been a while since I bought my car from Tab. I love it more today then the day I bought it. read more

Excellent customer service! I would recommend to anyone looing for a used luxury vehicle. Extremely pleased with my purchase and experience at TAB auto brokers. Very honest people and the vehicle I purchased, I bought at an unbeatable price. I will most certainly be returning for my next purchase. read more