I am rebutting to Zach's response to my mothers review. I am the actual customer that came into the facility to look at the Volkswagen Beetle they have online and in the facility. I wanted to see what else CollegeCarsChicago.com had to offer, because after reading and reviewing the CarFax I became disinterested in the car. I came into the facility and browsed around and became interested in two Ford Focus's. One was a grey hatchback and the other was the 2004 Ford Focus sedan which was a pale blue. The 2004 did not have a tag hanging when I initially started my search, but the hatchback did, it was for $6895. The original dealer, Matt, who I was communicating with came in to check if I had any interests or questions. Matt had a few price tags in his hand and seconds before I could ask for the price of the 2004 Ford Focus sedan a bright green tag hung in the car reading $6895. I was ecstatic that the car was priced so well. I told Matt after several moments later that I would come back later that night with my parents to further look at the car. He was more than understanding. I did come back later that night and took the car for a test drive, mind you the same tag was still posted in the car throughout the entire time I was there that night with my parents and another women who was browsing through the cars. When the car was brought around there were two price tags in between the seats of the car one being the same bright green and the other a bright orange tag. I did not question the two tags or the price because I thought the car was possibly marked down. We had almost bought the car and decided I needed to finance because the price out the door was nearly two thousand dollars more, I never again thought to question the price, neither did my parents. Matt again was more than helpful to give me all the information to help me finance the car and I was more than prepared to start the process when I got home that evening. When on the way home my parents calculated the numbers and somehow something didn't seem right once given time to sit and think about the price. When we questioned it both that night and the next morning that is when this fight started. I never wanted to jeopardize someone's job because of a mistake. I fully understand that mistakes happen but to go to this extent shows poor customer service. I do not like being responsible for swaying anyone's decision on this company because there are good people who work for this dealership. I just find that a MISTAKE was not initially owned up to and falsifying true facts to ones that make this dealership credible and look as if they are doing EVERYTHING to make us look like crooks and scammers is again showing that you are not upholding good customer service skills. I will not be going back to do business with CollegeCarsChcaigo.com again because of the way a dealer is choosing to handle and continuing to fight with a customer over a MISTAKE that was done. read more

I highly recommend Zack for buying a used car. I am an international graduate student from Colombia at Purdue (IN) and I have lived in the USA for 3 years. My old Pontiac 1995 was mixing oil and coolant due head gasket that blot out and I needed a car urgently. I was looking for a gas saver like a Toyota corolla. I started looking for a car three weeks ago before I bought the car to Zack. I recognized it was the worst time to buy a car when dealers are increasing prices due to money available from tax returns. The corollas that I checked were overpriced, have flaws and there was not a good one available in Indiana. For that reason, I decided to try in Chicago. I spent hours and hours in the phone and I realized that dealers don't trust you, don't accept cashier checks, don't allow inspection of the vehicle by a mechanic, they were mean and rude.I found myself in a difficult situation because I have to rent a car to go over Chicago and I was not going until I would be sure that the car was a good one and the dealer allowed me a mechanical inspection. I felt frustrated and it was a hassle for me to try to get a good car. I saw the post of college cars Chicago. I called Zack and he was incredibly kind and charismatic over the phone. He helped me to get the car and he even hold for me until I was able to get to the area on the weekend. My wife and I was surprise for his professionalism, he takes care of every aspect of the sale. I feel that I was treated in the way that a customer deserved. Even so, I do not trust on anybody and I checked for myself the VIN NUMBER and the car was clean. Then, I decided to take to the mechanic and check engine compression test, oil leaks, brakes, etc. After mechanic inspection, the car was in an outstanding shape. The price was also reasonable. It was a little higher than the expect price from a private party but a lot less what a dealer would ask for it. On Monday, I went to my bank to get the cashier check and I was planning to take public transportation to go next day. Fortunately, a friend traveled to Chicago area at night and I called Zack and explained him my situation, I was expecting a negative answer, but incredibly he trusts and agrees to close the sale at night. That night, my friend drop me on Metra station in La Salle. I loss the 8:45 p.m. train and I had to take the next train at 9:50 p.m. Finally, I arrived to Hickory creek station in Mokena at 10:50 p.m. Zack was patient and kind all the time, he even pick me up at that time late at night and we closed the sale. I know that it is too good for be true, but basically Zack help and assist me all the time. I put my hands on the fire for this guy because I am deeply thankful to him. I recommend him 200% and I review him as +++++++SELLER read more

I had an awesome experience with Zach at College Cars Chicago.com. I recently purchased a 2000 Honda Civic LX with about 70,000 miles on it. It was in beautiful condition and recently had the oil change. I found Zach's business using Cars.com to search for a used car after I lost mine in an accident. He was very helpful when I called and asked him questions about his inventory. All the cars he sells are in a controlled environment setting, which is great if you're a person who prefers this type of experience. And the drive from where I live is not too bad. 30 min. via toll road or if you prefer to avoid the toll roads and rely on your GPS, it takes about 45 minutes to get there. Both of my parents own Hondas, each near or over 100,000 miles and few other of my family members owned Hondas as well. I told Zach my experience with this brand of cars has been nothing but positive and he kept a special look out for a nice Honda in great condition. On the day I bought my car, three other people had mention they wanted to see it, but my Honda Civic was truly meant for me as the other inquirers bought a different car. Also, the Carfax was already available in the car (now do you know of anyone who makes the Carfax readily available? Talk about genuine honesty in a not-so-honest world)! I had only bought my debit card to make the purchase, but Zach was kind enough to google my nearest bank company available to him and I was able to give him a cashier's check. In total, I paid around $6,000 for the car. And since it's a Honda, I know she will last me for a very, very, long time. I know I got a great deal. To conclude my story, I leaving tomorrow for my parents' house to attend to some personal business and Zach is overnighting the rest of my paperwork so I can register my car with the BMV in IN before I go. Zach is truly a sweetheart and has made this second car-buying experience a wonderful one indeed. I would recommend anyone to go here. Zach is very experienced in the auto sales industry and very helpful. If you are a first time buyer, a college student, or just want an excellent car for a great price, go here. Seriously... you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Zach!!! =) read more

When my first son went looking for a car, I gave him a budget and told him to look on the Internet. We went out and visited the dealers with 2 door Sunfires. They were mostly in poor condition for the price we were looking at. Then my son found just what he wanted at CCC. The guys there are nice and personable and their showroom is very comfortable. The Sunfire was in excellent condition and we haven't had any problems in the 2 years he owned it. My second son asked if he "had" to buy at CCC. I said no, we can look at other places for cars you find within our budget. So we did, and again found that the cars he was interested in our price range were not in good condition. We took a trip to CCC and Jon looked over at their stock and said now saw for himself why we bought from them. They look new, and the price is the bested any posted on the web. We knew that we had to get in early on Saturday to see the whole selection because cars sell fast, but if you didn't find what you wanted, new cars come in every week. In a few weeks he found a Lancer that he just loved! Matt taught him how to drive stick in a parking lot that day. Jon was crazy about it. Unfortunately, It was totaled in an accident where he had the right of way. Trying to find the right car for him was not easy, but we had all the cars long enough to enjoy them and never had any problems. We bought an Eclipse, beautiful car, but he needed room for all his friends, and he missed the stick shift. We traded in for a gorgeous Mustang, which had a stick but again, no room for all his friends. Finally we settled on a Grand Prix four door-- big enough for his football friends and a promise he could drive my stick shift car when he missed it. - - Ah yes, I got a couple of cars from CCC myself. A white Sunfire, and a Honda Accord manual. It wasn't fair that only the boys got to get great cars, and Zack's price is so reasonable and all the cars we bought are so good looking and we knew from personal experience they are reliable and we could buy with confidence. So glad we found them to get great cars on a budget. . read more

When we started looking for a car for our daughter we spent months looking around locally. We could not believe how much time it was taking to find a clean, used car at a fair and decent price. Then I saw an ad for a car that took me to CollegeCarsChicago.com and I checked out their website a few times. I was impressed with what I saw, but it was going to be a two hour drive to go to their showroom and I didn't want to go that far to kick some tires. However, after watching their website for a couple of weeks, I noticed how cars were selling there pretty quickly and as I watched the new inventory come in it got harder to ignore the value of the cars. I ended up calling CollegeCarsChicago.com about a specific car that I was very interested in and told them I needed them to hold that car if I was going to make a trip to see it. Abe worked with me to hold it and we made the trip out to see the car. We are so glad that we did. Even if we hadn't decided to buy the car we came to see, we would not have wasted a trip because they had a variety of cars that would have fit the bill and our budget. Zach and Abe worked hard to make we sure that we were happy and addressed any concerns we had along the way. We ended up buying two cars from them that day. We have had the cars for a few weeks now and they have both been taken in to our trusted mechanic to be thoroughly checked over and both cars are in great shape. We feel that it was an excellent buy and we would gladly make the trip again as it was an easy, pleasant experience and we feel confident in the cars we purchased. We highly recommend giving CollegeCarsChicago a try. They have brought back the lost art of customer service and they work hard to make sure you are happy. It was worth the drive for us! read more

I commute 70 miles each way to school 5 days a week, so with gas prices on the rise, I decided it was time to buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle for my commute. When I began my search on Cars.com, I blew off College Cars Chicago listings at first, because I thought there must be a catch...the prices were too good to be true. But since the dealership is located a couple miles from my house, I finally decided to take a look and see what they're all about. I am so glad I did. The prices are low because there are no salesmen and no financing...Zack (the owner) runs the business himself from choosing which cars to sell to making sure you are 100% satisfied with your purchase, and everything in-between. He spent several years selling high-line vehicles (Bentley and Lamborghini) and treats his customers buying cars under $10K the same way he would treat someone buying a $200K luxury vehicle. What a brilliant business plan! I highly doubt I will ever buy a car anywhere else...if there is something in particular you are looking for, Zack will find it for you (and from a reputable source...he doesn't buy crap from auto auctions; he has made tons of connections at luxury dealerships and gets most of his vehicles from them). I spent 12 years in the car business myself and know how "most" car dealers are, so for me to sit here and recommend Zack and College Cars Chicago so highly means a lot. He is honestly one of the few good guys in the car business and truly knows the meaning of good customer service. If you are looking for a quality used vehicle, this is the guy you want to deal with. read more

Zach is the man! He's the guy behind College Cars Chicago and single-handedly ended my unfruitful car search in one fail swoop. Don't let his fast talking fool you; he's been in the auto sales industry for some years, previously at a high-end luxury dealership in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Charismatic, personable, and knowledgeable Zach and his little brother really wanna be sure you drive home. But not in the high-pressure, deceitful, let's play the "how much do you wanna pay a month" game, like at big name dealers. Think of CCC as a one-man Carmax. There's no bait and switch: if you see the car on the site, it's there. (Unless there's a sale pending) And for the price that's listed. There's zero haggling. Zach gives you the bottom line price, with title and taxes, you give it to him and you drive home. Its that simple. As a matter of fact, two others were actually driving home in the cars they had test driven by the time we got there; one of which was the one I wanted to drive home in. His inventory's on the smaller side, but you can guarantee that each car has been serviced and tuned, test drives well, is reasonably priced, and will probably qualify for CarFax's Buy Back Protection (mine does). There's no financing. And he doesn't take credit cards. You won't find luxury cars here; Zach specializes in economy cars, fairly priced at around three thousand dollars and comparatively low mileage for the model year. Which is exactly what I was looking for. I almost can't wait until I need another car. I'll head back to Zach again and again. read more

WHAT A CONCEPT--providing you the best possible used car for your hard-earned dollar. By Far the Best Car Buying Experience I have ever had! What a great concept, give people a place to get decent, dependable cars in very good shape. Some cars have high miles, but they are very clean cars and you can see what is what on his website with pictures/photos that are true to the actual car. Honest, trustworthy, all dealings above-board, NO hidden fees, NO bait and switch. The owner, Zack, is articulate, straight-shooter, ethical and offers "total" customer service. From the moment you walk into his facility, you are treated as if you are buying a 40 or 50K car. And remember, 200 miles or 3 day return policy--when was the last time you got that from a private seller? If you need a good, dependable, nice looking used car at a reasonable price, then call or get online NOW! I highly suggest viewing his website, where you will find his selection, all details listed, and if a sale is pending it is noted. All the cars are clean, good bodies, clean interiors and if you are looking for something in particular, call him, he will do his best to find if for you. Believe me, you will come away KNOWING you got a good deal and you will definitely be back. This IS what car buying should be like! read more

I purchased a car back in 2010. It was my first purchase of a vehicle, so I did have my mechanic check it out. I live pretty far away (about a half hour) and they were very respectful of that fact and gave me time to really inspect it. The mechanic gave it a thumbs up, and I still have the car this day. I want to trade it in soon as I need something with lower miles on it since my commute is 45 minutes away. It really hasn't given me any problems. It was the car I wanted for a good price, and it's done well over the past few years. I sell cars (not with this company) so I know from first hand experience how some of us aren't so lucky. But my experience was positive, and I'm going to use them again. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because they didn't give any kind of real warranty, which really scared me at the time of purchase. read more

After spending weeks looking for a " new driver in the house" car, I found College Cars Chicago on the internet. Zach is low pressure and understood our specific need immediately. Althought I was not spending a huge amount of money, he treated us as if were purchasing a Porsche. The inventory is low, but the quality is high. We purchased a safe, reliable car for our new driver. Zach has a found a market segement that has been ignored by big car dealers. I expect to see Zach's picture on the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine very soon! I will be a return customer when my next driver is ready! read more

We had a very good experience with College Cars Chicago. After searching for a car for our son all summer long, we went to Zach on a referral. He cleans up the cars really well, and knows his target market and what they want. We visited his website for several weeks and visited his warehouse twice before selecting a car. We then had our mechanic look at it before we bought it. The cars sell pretty fast, so the pressure doesn't come from Zach becuase he knows they'll sell. He offers good cars at good prices...perfect for high school or college students! read more

Zach was great and the car was just what he said it was. Zach let me take the car to my own mechanic and everything checked out great. I had two small concerns and Zach took care of both of them quickly. I was impressed with his professionalism and the quality of the cars they were selling. Zach was easy to work with; he let me come see the car before normal business hours and when I came back to pick up the car, it was after normal business hours. I would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for a used car. read more

I recently bought a 95 Civic with 25K miles here for my son. It's one of the best car buying experiences I've had. The car was in excellent shape, I got a fair price, and Zack, the owner, was courteous, professional and efficient. There was none of the typical sitting around for hours waiting like you get at a traditional dealer. This is a fantastic business and I will be calling him when I'm ready to buy my next car. I highly recommend collegecarschicago.com. read more

Zack made the experience easy, trusting, and comfortable. I would recommend any young person and/or person that wants to buy a good car at a reasonable price. I have traveled many places to looked for other cars and it doesn't get any better than college cars. A car company that operates with integrity, never thought i would have this experience in my life time. Quality time and quality service. read more

We very much enjoyed working with them. The car was in fabulous shape and ran great. Their showroom is small but they specialize in cars that would appeal to and are priced for most college kids. They even picked us up from the train station since we were coming from quite a distance in order to check out the car. They made an 18 year old very happy. We'll check with them again in the future. read more

Working with Zack and Abe was great! We were able to get a car that fit our needs perfectly without any of the hassles of dealing with a used car lot. We ended up with a beautiful little car, at a great price, and our daughter could not be happier. Thanks Zack and Abe, don't change a thing! We had a great experience at College Cars Chicago! Denise and Kevin F. Plainfield, IL read more

WOW! What a great experience purchasing my daughter her 1st car w/ College Cars Chicago. Zack was great!! Knew what car would be perfect for her right away! Easy to talk to and work with. Exceptional personality...not pushy.....just honest! Would not hesitate to turn to Zack and his team again for another vehicle. Highly recommend!! :) read more

Zack and Abe were both great. Cars were better than advertised, (confirmed by a dealer inspection), and the service was the best I ever experienced. I would definitely recommend anyone to purchase here if they want a quality experience. If you prefer a shady deceitful salesman selling questionable cars, go somewhere else. read more

Just purchased a camry from this place. Very nice peeps working there. Good solid cars. They do not pressure you in any way at all. They let you look at all the cars and they are there to answer questions but they do not breathe down your neck and feed you a bunch of bull about the cars. Great experience. Highly recommend!!! read more