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Friendly Chevrolet

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Sales hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Service hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
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Sales Service
Monday 8:30am–8:00pm 7:30am–6:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am–8:00pm 7:30am–6:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am–8:00pm 7:30am–6:00pm
Thursday 8:30am–8:00pm 7:30am–6:00pm
Friday 8:30am–8:00pm 7:30am–6:00pm
Saturday 8:00am–6:00pm 8:00am–4:00pm
Sunday Closed Closed

About our dealership

This seller has been on Cars.com since December 2023.
Susan's Auto Mall
Since 1965 Friendly Chevrolet and Honda of Illinois has provided Springfield area residents with great deals on new & used vehicles and after all those years that "Friendly Tradition" continues. We advertise on this website so that you have a fast and convenient way to research the car truck van or SUV that's right for you. Our Springfield Chevrolet and Honda dealership in Sangamon County is a great choice whether you are searching for a used cartruckSUV or a new Chevrolet or Honda.
The Best Deals are on Friendly Wheels

Service center

Phone number (217) 547-0700

Service hours

Monday
7:30am–6:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am–6:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am–6:00pm
Thursday
7:30am–6:00pm
Friday
7:30am–6:00pm
Saturday
8:00am–4:00pm
Sunday
Closed

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Excellent customer service.

Excellent customer service. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Online service scheduling tool was easy to use and text updates were very helpful. Great overall experience.

Excellent customer service.

Excellent customer service. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Online service scheduling tool was easy to use and text updates were very helpful. Great overall experience.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Matthew! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience at Friendly Chevrolet Springfield. It's great to know our friendly staff, online scheduling tool, and text updates made a positive impression. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! - Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

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Excellent greeting.

Excellent greeting. I was given information on some on my perks with this vehicle I didn't realize I had. Nothing else to say. See you guys next oil change .

Excellent greeting.

Excellent greeting. I was given information on some on my perks with this vehicle I didn't realize I had. Nothing else to say. See you guys next oil change .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you, Bernadette! We're thrilled to hear that you found the information on your perks helpful. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to seeing you again for your next oil change at Friendly Chevrolet Springfield! Safe driving! - Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

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Find another Dealership Service Department.

I made an appointment and set time for rear brake leakage issue. I took the vehicle in 10 mins. early. The vehicle was not even looked at by a Service Tech for weeks. Why bother to make an appointment? It took a month for a Tech to finally work on it and fix the rusted brake lines (brake lines - a month). When I went to pick up the vehicle it would not start. The Service Manager said we needed a new battery and would be happy to sell me a new one. The battery in it was less than a 1yr old. I had the battery checked by 3rd party and it was just fine, just needed a charge. Probably voltage charge down due to the vehicle sitting outside for a month in the fringed temperature. I finally had the vehicle towed to a REAL SERVICE garage to finish its repairs. Amazingly the 3rd party garage was able to get my vehicle up and running in one day. This was a HORRIBLE experience!! Just like the last time we had our vehicle in for service. I will NEVER buy a vehicle from this dealership, nor will I ever have my vehicle service there again!!

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I made an appointment and set time for rear brake leakage issue. I took the vehicle in 10 mins. early. The vehicle was not even looked at by a Service Tech for weeks. Why bother to make an appointment? It took a month for a Tech to finally work on it and fix the rusted brake lines (brake lines - a month). When I went to pick up the vehicle it would not start. The Service Manager said we needed a new battery and would be happy to sell me a new one. The battery in it was less than a 1yr old. I had the battery checked by 3rd party and it was just fine, just needed a charge. Probably voltage charge down due to the vehicle sitting outside for a month in the fringed temperature. I finally had the vehicle towed to a REAL SERVICE garage to finish its repairs. Amazingly the 3rd party garage was able to get my vehicle up and running in one day. This was a HORRIBLE experience!! Just like the last time we had our vehicle in for service. I will NEVER buy a vehicle from this dealership, nor will I ever have my vehicle service there again!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Dealer response

I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with our service department, William. Here at Friendly Chevrolet Springfield, we like to ensure that each and every vehicle is given the utmost attention to detail, so it is disappointing to hear we fell short during your time with us. Please contact me at your earliest convenience so that we can speak about this issue. - Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

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Trailblazer

No problem, but disappointed that they couldn?t do some body work for some pings and buff a few areas.

Trailblazer

No problem, but disappointed that they couldn?t do some body work for some pings and buff a few areas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 4.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We work hard to make sure our guests have an awesome experience. We will share your comments with our team and we look forward to working with you again down the road. - Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

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Service work on truck

Easy experience. Dropped truck off, got called when done. Picked up. Issue repaired even found another issue and fixed it. Super nice, very professional and excellent customer service.

Service work on truck

Easy experience. Dropped truck off, got called when done. Picked up. Issue repaired even found another issue and fixed it. Super nice, very professional and excellent customer service.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Our highest priority is satisfying our guests and we are delighted to know that our team made sure your concern was addressed properly. We look forward to working with you again and if there are other things you need assistance with, do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you and take care! Best, Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

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Ripped off on a repair that never got repaired

I was ripped off by George minor he would not return my calls, and when I finally talk to him, he lied to me

Ripped off on a repair that never got repaired

I was ripped off by George minor he would not return my calls, and when I finally talk to him, he lied to me

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service
  • Buying process 1.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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We acknowledge your review and are currently looking into the events you’ve detailed.

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Britt J.

Jess was great to work with along with the rest of the team. We will keep doing business here!

Britt J.

Jess was great to work with along with the rest of the team. We will keep doing business here!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you for the wonderful review! It is great to know that our staff's excellent customer service has earned your continued patronage. Please feel free to call or stop by if there is anything else we can do to help you. - Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

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Took car in for burning excessive oil.

Took car in for burning excessive oil. They troubleshoot it and said a gasket was to blame. They replaced the gasket even though I told them there was no oil on the ground. $500 later the car still burns 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. When I asked them if they checked for burning excessive oil they said they did not. Don't bend over at this place!

Took car in for burning excessive oil.

Took car in for burning excessive oil. They troubleshoot it and said a gasket was to blame. They replaced the gasket even though I told them there was no oil on the ground. $500 later the car still burns 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. When I asked them if they checked for burning excessive oil they said they did not. Don't bend over at this place!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Dealer response

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We value hearing from our customers, and the inconvenience that occurred here at Friendly Chevrolet Springfield does not reflect our standards of customer service. If you have any questions or would care to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. - Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

Consumer response

My daughter Jennifer Lawson owns a 2010 Chevrolet 2.4L Equinox that I bought her. It is using an excessive amount of oil, about 1 quart every 2 weeks. The car has a 2.4L I4 F DOHC engine VIN: 2CNALDEW3A6334513 and has an Illinois State car title. Is there an kind of compensation that she can receive to get the car repaired? Philip Ulinski 633Thistle Ridge Springfield, IL , 62707 Cell: 217-381-4425

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Oil Change and Urgent Battery

The dealership was great about moving up my oil change appointment because I had a dead battery. Everyone made it super easy and it cost less than expected!

Oil Change and Urgent Battery

The dealership was great about moving up my oil change appointment because I had a dead battery. Everyone made it super easy and it cost less than expected!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Melissa, thank you for the feedback! We are happy to hear about your positive experience at Friendly Chevrolet Springfield, and we are grateful you chose us for your automotive needs. We look forward to working with you again in the future! - Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

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Bought a 2019 ram on sat 8/06 deal was done mostly by

Bought a 2019 ram on sat 8/06 deal was done mostly by phone and email as I live in okla 700 miles away I asked several times to have the truck serviced and road ready for the trip home the salesman Billy Cowden assured me that it was ready 100% I got there at 2pm picked up truck asked again if truck was road ready stated yes.i left and hour into my trip it started raining used the Wipers to find out the rubber was completely gone couldn't hardly see to drive made it to parts house replaced Wipers was a serious safety issue. Made it home to find no service had been done air and cabin filters have never been changed after being told it had been done. Idk if this was common practice to misinform a out of state customers as they knew I couldn't come back and make them correct the problem. I've contacted the salesman he apologized blamed on the service department. I haven't Been contacted by dealership to offer any compensation for the issue. You would think after spending 39000 on a truck they could have at least kept there word. If you buy a car check to make sure you get what you are promised. I do love my truck and am satisfied with the deal just not the service issue.

Bought a 2019 ram on sat 8/06 deal was done mostly by

Bought a 2019 ram on sat 8/06 deal was done mostly by phone and email as I live in okla 700 miles away I asked several times to have the truck serviced and road ready for the trip home the salesman Billy Cowden assured me that it was ready 100% I got there at 2pm picked up truck asked again if truck was road ready stated yes.i left and hour into my trip it started raining used the Wipers to find out the rubber was completely gone couldn't hardly see to drive made it to parts house replaced Wipers was a serious safety issue. Made it home to find no service had been done air and cabin filters have never been changed after being told it had been done. Idk if this was common practice to misinform a out of state customers as they knew I couldn't come back and make them correct the problem. I've contacted the salesman he apologized blamed on the service department. I haven't Been contacted by dealership to offer any compensation for the issue. You would think after spending 39000 on a truck they could have at least kept there word. If you buy a car check to make sure you get what you are promised. I do love my truck and am satisfied with the deal just not the service issue.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We value hearing from our customers, and the inconvenience that occurred here at Friendly Chevrolet Springfield does not reflect our standards of customer service. If you have any questions or would care to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. - Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

Consumer response

How could your dealership make this issue right, i had the truck serviced here at my dealership. Im not looking for a handout i just dont believe your dealership kept its part of the bargain.

Consumer response

Made contact with management they are sending compensation for the money i was out on parts so this issue has been resolved and i am satisfied. Thank you Friendly Chevrolet ☺️

Dealer response

I do apologize for the initial difficulties you experienced. I'm glad to hear that things have been smoothed over. It is imperative to us that we make each experience painless and efficient. Please let us know if there is anything else you'd like to discuss. - Bill Lynch, General Manager, blynch@susansautomall.com

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