Respectful, amazing car buying experience from the people at Wickstrom! Chose them over three other dealers after test driving a few cars, shopping online & comparing models. Highly recommend their selection (new & used) & must remark on the positive, professional personal interactions from the service guys working on the cars to the showroom staff & especially Zal Garcia & Brian Powell. These people deserve your business. read more

I am in the market to purchase a few vehicles for my business and personal use. I have done quite a bit of digging to locate some inexpensive yet reasonably shaped vehicles. Considering I have been in the automoive business myself since birth, I am quite educated on availability, conditon and price in reference to repairs and plain old American value. I am no pro in the art of disguise, so I simply lay out my history in plain English so there are no gimics. I do believe that an individual deserves to be treated in the same manner they offer. The company in question does not believe in such. I approached said dealer with 2 vehicles in mind. Originally I did not recieve any response via any type of todays fabulous technology. So upon receipt of an email follow-up response from the owner, I chose to enlighten him in regards to my disappointment. I was then contacted by 2 employees from the sales department. 1 of the 2 did not have enough authority to handle my frustration at this point, but was quite delightful and customer friendly. The other unmentionable was rude, condesecnding and a terrible representative of todays proper handling in financial transactions and client relations. For a "manager" of his stature, I would think that not only would he want to sell a few cars but also please the client to hopefully get a few "word of mouth" referrals. After being told by said Sales Manager that I was not to ever contact the owner agian, I chose to write this review. I am disappointed that I cannot leave a negative amount of stars for the review considering such disatisfaction. So here is your "word of mouth" referral Wickstrom and I won't be surprised if the business doesnt R.D.R. another vehicle with the Management currently in place. read more

An update to my situation, since I wrote a bad review the Service Manager Mike called me and asked me to bring my car in since "the owner is now involved in this" so I brought it back and he took pictures and said he would show the owner, two weeks later he called and told me they would not do anything since I clearly put touch up paint on the scratch which I DID NOT and he basically called me a liar. First how did the owner come to this conclusion by looking at a picture on an iphone and not in person, and second I do not have the time or the energy or the lack of values to try and get something for nothing. I did not do this to my car when I was in the accident this happened at Wickstrom Car Dealership and they won't take responsibility for it if you look at the scratch it it very clear that there is no touch up paint on it. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I called prior to leaving my house to see if the vehicle was still available and the salemans stated that is was. I packed up my family and drove 50 miles one to find out that the same salemans took a deposit for the same vehicle that I made sure was available. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THESE PEOPLE! They are liars and full of **IT. Do not believe the good reviews and take your business else where. HIGH PRESSURE SALEMANS! read more

Purchased a Expedition from Wickstrom Ford their handshakes and smiles were a complete nightmare. Promised things but no follow through. Actually had our new car damaged while being unloaded from truck and said they would fix which they did but horribly and when we went back to have them fix our brand new car again they refused and said we did the damage to the car. Would never deal with them or ever recommend them to anyone.. read more

These guys are the best. I recently went there for a second opinion on a repair and they actually told me the truth about the repair and saved me a bunch of money. Everyone I dealt with was friendly and professional and we actually ended up buying another SUV from them a couple months after our initial experience at Wickstrom. They are the best car people I have ever dealt with. read more

I have bought many new and used cars over the years and I believe that Wickstrom with there great team the best organize dealership in the Chicagoland area. Keep up the great work!! read more

I brought a Ford Diesel E-350 to Wickstrom Barrington, IL on a Friday evening to be diagnosed. I was called Saturday morning with a diagnosis and I was told that the car has one bad injector. Shelly gave me a quote to repair it. I decided to have all four injectors repaired as per her recommendation. I also asked her if they could take care of my truck fast. She said that they might be able to start the same day, but if not, the truck should be done by Monday afternoon. Shelly called me on Monday before lunch to let me know that the truck won't be ready until the end of the day. I said ok, that is good. Then she called me a few hours later to tell me that the truck won't be ready until the next day. This didn't sound good anymore. I depend on this car and I really needed them to keep their word. The next day nobody called me until I called them around 11am. I asked to talk to Shelly, but she wasn't in the office. I spoke to Brandon and he told me that the car wasn't repaired yet and it won't be until the end of the day. He kept on telling me how they finally got the injectors now and they can work on the truck. (I thought the dealer had the injectors in stock, and later I was confirmed that they do have them in stock). So, I ask for more details on why and what is going on. Brandon started to tell me that there is a lot of work involved in doing this type of repair. And that the technician is working really hard on my truck and also that it is taking longer. I told Brandon that I really needed the car yesterday. All he told me was that he is sorry but this was the first time he heard about it and the car would not be ready until at the end of the day which would be before 7pm. I hang up the phone a little frustrated and I decided to go to the dealer in person, just to see if they really started to work on the truck or not. They had the truck in their shop since Friday night and I was told that it would take 8 hours to do this repair. Fast forward, I get to the dealer and meet Brandon face to face. He was a little shocked to see me there after I told him who I was and why I was there. He said he would message the technician to ask why is it taking this long to repair my truck. I patiently waited until Brandon came back with some answers. A few minutes later I was told that the technician had to take the motor off and that the front off my car was all in pieces. Brandon was trying to explain to me that the technician was working on the car really hard and it wasn't finished yet. I still wasn't happy with the answer I was given. Therefore Brandon offered to take me inside the warehouse to see with my own eyes that they are working on the truck. When I got there I was surprised to see that the motor of my truck wasn't taken out as Brandon specified to me and no parts where taken off yet. Nobody even started to work on the truck until then. The technician showed me the new injectors he was suppose to put in (they where still in the original package). The technician also told me that the old injectors weren't taken off the truck yet. Nothing was done to my truck from Saturday morning until Tuesday at 12 pm except having the hood open. I left the dealer thinking that I could have waited another day, two or three or more without having them even start repairing my truck. The truck was ready by 4 pm the same day. That was quite quickly. I felt like everybody made fun of me. They saw me, a woman and they thought I don't know anything about cars anyway. So, they decided to tell me all kinds of lies. The part with the injectors not being in stock, the part that they have to take off the engine, the fact that they have to work 8 hours on it (even though the truck was repaired in 4 hours and they wrote on the paper that it was repaired in 9 hours), the part were my whole front of the car was in pieces because it was a very hard job to replace 4 injectors. At the end I asked for a discount because of having my car repaired so late also because I lost a job that I was supposed to do, but I was denied. Don't do business with this Ford dealer. They will lie to you especially if you are a woman. They think women don't knew much about cars. read more

We had a nice experience at the dealership and were taken care of by Eric Wood. They were able to locate the car we wanted and had it on site in just one day. We appreciated all the help. read more

I live around the dealership area and went to buy a land rover discovery 2004 ,which had a good price, I was greeted by some cold sales people who doesnt want give a damn for people who they think cannot afford a car in their lot b'koz of obvious reasons, not what they do for a living, but based on their complexion. Anyways I didnt want to shop around as I liked the color and miles on discovery, finally Michael came in and told me that car is outside and it is in great condition blah ..blah ..blah. I sat in the car but it didnt start , she told me it is bad battery, tried to jump start all other attempts failed. So I was told they will look into it and call me. Michael never called me on the next business day , I called her ,left her a voice message and she didnt respond for two three days .Finally I called them and this time Mike was on the phone and he promised to return the call ,same thing no response from either of them. Meanwhile I kept getting automated message from Richard Wickstrom asking me about the experience , I mailed them with details finally they told me that the car is not available for sale due to mechanical issues. I was browsing CL and found the ad of discovery which was posted by them after they told me it was not for sale.I did check their website and it was listed there as well!! I think they have something to hide and something really fishy going on there. I would advice caution when dealing with Wicksrom and also the with the sales people. read more

Definitely go here!!! My friend used to work as a Lincoln rep in the Chicago area and suggested Wickstrom when we were looking for a new Ford because they have the best customer service in the area and he believes they are very trustworthy. It paid off!!! We initially got a Ford Fusion SE and later that evening regretted not paying the additional money to upgrade to the Titanium. When the salesman (Charlie Knapik - I definitely recommend him!) contacted me the next day, we mentioned that to him, but said it was fine and that we still liked the car. Charlie arranged for us to exchange the car with very minimal time or effort on our end, and found us the perfect car from another dealership in Wisconsin. Go to Wickstrom - you won't regret it! We'll be back for our next car! read more

Excellent service. We've purchased 2 vehicles at this dealer and they were very professional - not pushy at all. Got a good trade-in value and a great price on the new vehicles. Very helpful about answering questions and showing us how all the features work on the new car. Their service center is great. We'd definitely buy our next vehicle here. read more

I walked in looking to test drive a new Mustang as part of Ford's program where you test drive a new 2015 model Ford in exchange for $50. I was greeted by Clayton, and as soon as I mentioned the promotion, his tone changed. He asked if I was a serious buyer and offered to sign the form and have me on my way. I've got a 2008 Mustang that I love, and have been considering trading up to a new 5.0, so I was very excited about test driving the vehicle, thus I declined the offer. I understand some people just want the $50. I said I'd be a serious buyer in a year after I graduate from school where I'm studying engineering. He told me to my face that I was wasting his time and I should really just have him sign it and go. Keep in mind this is on a Wednesday evening, and we were the only ones on the entire lot. I still tried to push test driving the vehicle as I was very excited. My friend was looking to test drive the new aluminum bodied F150 as well, as he is currently in a Chevy and looking to possibly switch to a Ford. Clayton came out and I was told the manager refused to let me drive a new Mustang unless I was buying tonight. Long story short, after some begging they finally let us drive a 2015 F150 instead of a 2014. I walked in and asked to talk to a manager and spoke with Robert Palazzo. I was just looking for an explanation as to why I couldn't test drive one with this promotion as I haven't had a problem in the past and they were always very courteous to my family and I. I mentioned I was thinking about trading in my 2008 and again, their tone changes. Oh bring it in! I asked for the business card and as I was exiting I asked to reaffirm if I brought in my 08, I could test drive the new one. He tells me, "Come here." He proceeds to scold and belittle me like a five year old caught snatching a cookie. He tells me about how he can't put miles on his new Mustangs. The one I wanted to drive had 231 miles. I'm not sure what a 2 mile test drive around the block would do, but I do understand. He explained that Ford doesn't help him sell cars with miles on them and it's a terrible promotion, and Mustang people are looking for zero miles on their car. My car is my baby, and I completely understand. I also know that a good majority of those people will not be buying one off the lot unless it's exactly what they want, either. I tried to state that it's a decent program as it brings people in the door, such as my friend, who normally wouldn't look at a Ford. He told me that's the problem! Bringing people in their door is the problem. He keeps going on about how he can't sell new cars with miles. Again, I completely understand, but I believe strongly that if you take care of me now, there's no doubt I will be back in 1-2 years for my next vehicle purchase. If I'm wasting your time now, you don't deserve my time or money later. I am absolutely disgusted with how smug he acted towards me and how belittled I felt, and I will NOT be returning. Maybe it's the fact that I'm 22 years old and 'just a kid.' We've purchased vehicles from them in the past, and we have our vehicles serviced there. I've referred countless friends, family, and even complete strangers during my summer jobs at auto parts stores. I will certainly steer anyone I can away from this dealer, as they treat you like dirt and you're doing nothing but wasting their time, as told to my face. At this point I don't even care that I didn't get to drive the Mustang, I'm just disgusted with how I was treated. I always thought this dealership was different. I was wrong. read more

I have purchased 5 new Ford's and 1 used Ford from Wickstrom Auto Group since 1999. Two of them have been in the last 10 months! Over the years, it's good to see the familiar faces every time my wife and I come in. The sales process is easy and never pressured by anyone. There is no reason to go to any other Ford Dealership in the area. The vehicles all come off the same assembly lines, it's Wickstrom Ford that makes the buying experience difference. I have recommended Wickstrom to many friends and family without hesitation and will continue to do so. read more

Great experience. Nick & Pat made my car purchase smooth and easy. No stress. Nick & Pat helped me and were awesome!

After a couple weeks of searching to buy a used Jeep I hadn't had any real horror stories from the dealerships I had visited. Walking into this dealership it is fancy and could be intimidating buying a used car but unlike some of the other places they treated me like I was buying a brand new car. My sales person Manny looked over the vehicle just as close as I did, as if he was buying it. Manny knew a lot about the Jeep Wrangler model and was able to answer my questions without having to check the internet or other people at the dealer. Financing was quick and painless. It was really a pleasant experience. read more

My daughter recently bought a car from Wickstrom, our salesperson was Clayton an he went over an beyond to make us feel comfortable. He was so patient with all our questions also very knowledgeable with the car she got, Overall experience was great an well be back to see him in the future! read more

I went to look at a car and I made a offer on the car to the salesman. After about an hour the salesman come back with the with a proposal that was $3000 over my offer, and a highly insulting offer as trade-in. After hearing and see the "great deal" that Wickstrom Ford worked on, I told Wickstrom Ford that we are done and I would like my keys so I could go.The salesman and other employee, name Rob, followed me into the parking lot to inform me how I didnt know anything about their business and to "Get out of this Dealership". So,I did take Rob's advise and the next day I went to another dealership and I bought a car at a great price(my price) and got 5 times the trade -in for my car that Wickstrom offered me. So heeds Rob's excellent customer service stay out of Wickstrom dealerships read more

Once Wickstrom was notified thru the Cost program that I was interested in purchasing a car, they called me. They didn't hound or pester me . Nathan was helpful and informative. I was presented with the pricing structure of the vehicle and everything was upfront. He didn't pressure me and gave me time. read more

A big thank you to the Wickstrom team! I'm leasing a fabulous Ford Fusion and love it. Nathan took the time to test drive everything we wanted and working with Todd again on the details was a relatively quick and painless process! All around not a bad Saturday afternoon! Thanks again guys! read more

Have to say by far the best car buying experience I have ever had! Renee B.was very helpful throughout this process, from making sure vehicle was ready to test drive when appointment was finally set (had to re-schedule a few times) to setting up home delivery of my new GC. The buying process at Wicksrom CJD was so painless, no typical "have to go see the finance manager now" its a very inviting dealership, very modern and open space, very impressed overall. They even have a live video camera feed of the service area being shown in the waiting area so you can see as they service your vehicle. I have never seen anything like that before, puts trust back in the consumers hands. I would recommend Wickstrom CJD to anyone, and I will definitely do just that. I was skeptical at first as this dealership was quite a drive from the city but it is worth the drive, you will not be disappointed. read more

Just purchased my second vehicle from Wickstrom and they provide an exceptional experience. I would highly recommend working with salesman Kyle Crowe. He listened to our needs and helped get us into the right car that worked best for us. He was patient and knowledgeable, and he is trustworthy. Won't purchase from anyone else. read more

Ryan Dicken was incredibly efficient with my time while I came to discuss my options and went all out in providing customer support as I made my decision, and even after the sale was complete. We now have plans to go back when my husband needs a new car next year, and are fast to recommend Ryan and Wickstrom to anyone looking. read more

What an incredible experience at Wickstrom Ford! I purchased a new '18 Fusion Hybrid yesterday and was treated like family. This is the second vehicle I have purchased from them and I couldn't be happier. They were the first one to offer me a fair price for my trade. I had a private buyer cancel on me and decided to see if they would still honor the offer a week later. Not only did they honor it, they also remembered our conversation and details we spoke about. Within 30 minutes I was signing the paperwork. One hour later I was driving my new car! If you have had a set back in your credit and received an astronomical interest rate from another party, I encourage you to head over and give Ford Credit a shot. I wasn't just surprised at the rate, I nearly face-planted when told the lowest rate possible! It went from the mid-teens to nothing! I am so grateful that I returned to Wickstrom Ford in Barrington. A big shoutout to Robert Palazzo, Nick Gerling, and the rest of the Wickstrom Team for making the process as smooth and painless as you did! You have earned a customer for life! One more thing, I highly recommend getting your vehicle serviced at the location. Their service department had always treated my with respect and professionalism! read more

Service leaves much to be desired. When I got a tune-up recently, I was told that I had a severe leak in my coolant system, so I scheduled an appointment for 8:00 AM 12/26/16. I arrived early and told the service person that I checked over the last week and did not observe any leaks. After an hour of waiting I had to go find the service person and asked for an update. After a few more minutes I was told that apparently there was a loose clamp. After more than an 1 1/2 hrs. and $70 to replace a $2 hose clamp, I got my Escape back. Oh and the car-wash wasn't "working" either. When I got in, it smelled like McDonald's breakfast. I found myself wishing for a cigarette because I got screwed. I put my review on yelp because Wickstrom doesn't ask me to rate their service. read more

I am happy to share my experience with Wickstrom Auto Group and the purchase of my pre-owned 2010 Lincoln Navigator. I have to say my total experience from my online inquiry with immediate response, to the time I walked in to this dealer and until the time I drove off the lot in my new vehicle was nothing less than excellent. I even received a video message from Eric Wood about the car and made it feel very personal! The dealership was very clean and had a nice feel to it as soon as I walked in. Talking with my sales representative, Eric Wood, provided outstanding customer service. I definitely had a sense of the "no pressure" environment and Eric Wood made sure everything was to my liking. Despite the already decent price tag on the Lincoln, I was able to negotiate prices just a little bit more to better suit my budget. The management team at Wickstrom Auto Group were very kind and even came over to speak to me in order to make this purchase a reality, and ultimately I came out with a great buy. The finance department manager Brian Powell, was a pleasure to deal with as well. I never felt pressured. Brian Powell took me through the financial contract and extended warranty portion, with expert care and professionalism. Customer service, quality of work, friendliness, prices, and overall experience at this dealership were easily a 5/5 rating across the board. I encourage anyone interested in purchasing a new vehicle to give Wickstrom Auto Group Barrington serious consideration, you will not be disappointed! It was well worth the hour and half drive from Wisconsin to visit Wickstrom Auto Group to buy my Lincoln Navigator. No wonder Wickstrom Auto Group has won the Ford Motor Company's President Award for several consecutive years. Laura S. Wisconsin read more

My daughter started driving and we need a second vehicle. I contacted Michelle at Wickstrom in the morning and informed her my wive and I were coming in to look at cars. Because I have purchased my previous three cars from Michelle she knew what my wife was interested in and had three vehicles ready to be test driven when we arrived. Michelle worked with us to achieve the best possible deal. If you need a new Car, Truck or SUV go see Michelle at Wickstrom. read more

We purchased a F150 XLT 2016 and worked with Nathan and Brian. The whole experience was handled in a professional manner. They were friendly and knowledgeable. They worked hard on getting a deal together that worked for us. Highly satisfied with the outcome! Thank you Wickstrom Ford. read more

We just bought our second car from Wickstrom and worked with Mitch Cierniewski both times. I highly recommend Mitch and Wickstrom.

I bought my '02 Ford Focus at Wickstrom, and ever since, the service and the staff have always been great to deal with. Super knowledgeable, helpful and responsive, and the experience of picking up my car or waiting for a minor service is always easy and comfortable. They always seem to be expanding and upgrading (like, something new every time I'm there), so I'll just guess it's a testament to how well they're running things. Never had a problem, and never worry about the next time I need to end up there for maintenance and such. read more

A great experience - buying and service. Outstanding facility. High integrity through and through. They've earned my business for 20 years and continue to do so with every visit. read more

Went to Wickstrom Ford today to purchase an Escape. It was the perfect day to do so since it was SNOWING... again. Seems to be the winter for it, thus purchasing the SUV. Michelle, our salesperson, was very helpful and took her time with us. We were there for HOURS, but we test drove three vehicles. Two of which were Escapes. The last was a 2012 Lincoln MKX. I fell in LOVE with this car! It was in MINT condition, all the bells and whistles, and it was the perfect price. Yes, the perfect price! We got a great deal and they gave me what I wanted as a trade in for my car. But, I did do my homework. I went in with three different comparison prices for my car's trade in value. I knew what I wanted to pay for a new car and I knew what I wanted for a trade in. It went down without a hitch. This is our second purchase from Wickstrom and there will be a third, for sure. We always bring our cars there to be serviced, too. I even brought my Pontiac there and had it worked on. I never once felt they were taking advantage of me. Kudos to Mike Murphy and his team in the service department! Thank you, Wickstrom, for my new beautiful car! read more

Simply wonderful. Our experience was not to be topped by any one. Manny was our sales person and helped at every point. We will recommend to all my friends. Everything that was asked to be met was done. Good job all. Love the 2015 Fusion that we purchased. Thank you! read more

My husband told me my car might be leaking oil because he saw a stain. When I got home from work, I remembered what he said and saw fresh oil on the garage floor. I called Wickstrom Ford Lincoln and spoke with a Eric Hamm in the service department. He didn't hesitate and said to bring it right over and he would at least look at it and see what the problem was. I brought it over and they took it back right away and discovered it was the oil filter which had been cracked. He showed me and then said he was going to change it right away on the spot! Washed the undercarriage, too, where the oil had splattered as I drove. DID NOT CHARGE ME A PENNY! So nice! Has my business for sure! Left smiling and now I have my car to go to work tomorrow. So relieved. read more

Kyle was great in helping us narrow down our choices and ultimately making a decision as to which car to purchase. He kept us focused on what features were most important to us. Rob-best finance guy on the planet! Never seen a man work so hard to get us the best financing he could. We had been to another Ford dealer before going to Wickstrom. The pressure to walk out the door with a car was so intense we couldn't wait to get out of there. We went to Wickstrom twice before making a decision and never felt any pressure. If you want to enjoy your car buying experience and feel confident that you've made the right decision, this is the place to go! read more

We had a lovely experience at Wickstrom Ford this past weekend. We were greeted by Carolyna Janota, and were extremely impressed with her patience and knowledge of the cars. She took the time to get to know our family's needs, and really helped us find a car that we love. We will definitely be coming back to Wickstrom after this great customer service. read more

I purchased a new car at Wickstrom Ford on Halloween. I had the pleasure of initially making contact with Manny Avila, who responded promptly to an internet request for information. I went in on the Tuesday evening before Halloween, and Ashley Feck was kind enough to take me out for a test drive. I was able to get questions answered quickly via email between when I test drove and showed up to purchase, and the process worked quickly and smoothly with Ashley facilitating along the way. I never felt pressured into everything, and Ashley was easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and willing to answer any questions I had. Last but not least, I also got a stellar deal on the car that I wanted! I was happy to give Ashley and Wickstrom my business. read more

Best customer service I've ever experienced. Buying experience was painless. No pushing. None of the "Ill see if my manager will approve this" dance. Without question I will recommend Wickstrom Ford to anyone who asks. I will buy my next car from Wickstrom! read more

As a lessee, I'm up for a new car every three years. As my current lease was reaching it's final months, I realized that the prior sales professional I used was no longer there. Nervous to venture out and contact a different sales professional, I settled on one after reading some good reviews - Micaela Limon. From the moment we first made communication, Micaela focused on my needs and was very attentive to questions I had via email. I was very pleased with her prompt replies. Soon after, I set up the appointment to come in for a test drive. She had several vehicles ready and waiting, despite the fact that I arrived 15 minutes early! She was just as friendly and personable in person as I had come to know her through email. She answered all of my questions with ease and demonstrated vast knowledge of each of the vehicles I looked at. What I appreciate about Micaela, and Wickstrom as a whole, is that in the 5 years since I first became a customer there, they never make me feel as though they are just in it to make the sale. I feel like they thoroughly listen to my needs as a customer and work to make it fit into my budget. On top of it, the facility, itself, is a great environment. With complimentary beverages and a comfy waiting area, I've never even thought of taking my car elsewhere for oil changes or routine maintenance. It's for these reasons that I keep coming back to Wickstrom each time my lease is up. I know they'll do all they can to help me find my next dream car. read more

Stopped by this dealership on Thursday, Jan 5, 2012, to look at a used vehicle. The used car department is staffed by smug and unprofessional management. These people are a throwback to the awful 70s and 80s buying experience. The used car manager offered me $500.00 for my 98', rare Jaguar XKA coupe, without even seeing it. If you enjoy the old school car dealer gamesmanship, this place is for you. read more