Local SVT dealers....

[Wiked03]

I am about to bring in the Cobra for the stall fix, and I was trying to figure out which dealership I should go to.

The closest one to me (right down the street) is Joe Cotton in Carol Stream. But I have heard some complaints about them in the past.

Packy Webb Ford in Glen Ellyn is pretty close too. How is the service over there?

In the past I have used Friendly Ford in Roselle (great service!), but they are not an SVT dealer.

Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

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[Flatliner]

Call Willowbrook Ford and ask for Mark. Let him know Victor, Infared, flatliner sent ya. He is a good friend of mine. Let him know your concerns that you want your car babied and he should take care of you. Just remember Mark is a service writer... the techs make the decisions, not him, so don't get violent with him or I will :argue: :bash: take care of business!


Call me if you would like me to call him first.

 

[Flyn]

Call Willowbrook Ford and ask for Mark Brennan. Let him know Victor Sanchez, Infared, flatliner sent ya. He is a good friend of mine. Let him know your concerns that you want your car babied and he should take care of you. Call me if you would like me to call him first.

Be careful with Willowbrook. They're the dealer that screwed Chicago Mike.

Packey Webb has the SVTOA meetings. People say they are good.

 

[Fletch]

I had good luck with Arlington Heights Ford. The lightning had to go in twice while it was under warrantee and I got great service both times.

Fletch

 

[cobravenom39]

Friendly Ford is an SVT dealership, but they just don't usually have Cobras/lightnings in stock. They have an SVT Authorized service center banner in their showroom and service area. I thought they weren't though, but they have about 6 svt foci on their lot. I have gotten ok service there, but they screwed me over on a problem with my aftermarket stereo. Long story. If you go there, ask for Mike.

 

[CobraSusie]

Paul Heuring Hobart, Indiana (but too far of a drive)

 

[Dana]

Paul Heuring Hobart, Indiana (but too far of a drive)

Yes, JR is one of the good guys.

Dan

 

[Wiked03]

Agreed, Indiana is a bit far for routine service.

But thanks for all the suggestions guys.

 

[CobraSusie]

Yes, JR is one of the good guys.

Dan

When you have to go in, I have found they are the ONLY Ford dealership
out this way that won't screw you around too,

(had Art Hill & Webb) do a number on us in the past with the GT's,

 

[Flatliner]

Paging Chicago Mike

Be careful with Willowbrook. They're the dealer that screwed Chicago Mike.

Hey Mike, for our information, as I don't know about it and I am sure others don't either... what happened at Willowbrook?

My family has bought many cars from there and the routine service, and maybe it is because of my buddy, has always been good.

There is such a fine line with our cars now and modifications and warranties and was curious if your problem was that. I mean was it that they voided your warranty for mods or was it something stupid stupid, etc. I am curious to your experience.

 

[Flatliner]

Be careful with Willowbrook. They're the dealer that screwed Chicago Mike.

I have never been to Willowbrook Ford. Maybe Cliff is thinking about my BAD experience with W***** Ford. I would say the 2 best SVT service departments you can go to are JOE RIZZA FORD in Orland Park and PACKEY WEBB FORD in Wheaton.

Mike

Fyi- I asked Mike about Willowbrook and I think Cliff got confused. The bad experience was Westbrook off of LaGrange Rd. I think now this may ring a bell from one of the other boards.

Anyway he did suggest a few. He recommended one in Wheaton that may be closer to you.

 

[Wiked03]

Fyi- I asked Mike about Willowbrook and I think Cliff got confused. The bad experience was Westbrook off of LaGrange Rd. I think now this may ring a bell from one of the other boards.

Anyway he did suggest a few. He recommended one in Wheaton that may be closer to you.

Thanks for clarifying that!

 

[Flyn]

Sorry, guys. I had the two mixed up. Westbrook/Willowbrook. Willowbrook wouldn't come down on price when I was looking for my car. That's my only dealing with them. I apologize for the mistake. :ban:

 

[Flatliner]

wouldn't come down on price when I was looking for my car. That's my only dealing with them. I apologize for the mistake. :ban:

I had this issue when I went to the Ford dealership in Naperville on Ogden and Naperville Blvd.! I was ready to buy, and the guy goes in to get the keys comes out and says to me... you know these are going at a premium, and prices are not negotiable. I looked at him and said, are you serious, I am ready to buy right now? I never even got to drive the car... and that car was a sonic blue one, what I originally wanted. Needless to say about two hours later I was driving home in my new DSG coupe from Arlington Hts. Ford. I have to admit, they were warm and fuzzy... :biggthump until they gave me my car with the bumper tapped.... :2g:

No regrets now, I guess...

 

[Wiked03]

Yeah thats Fair Oaks Ford, never heard anything good about them.