Mike’s Auto Forum

We bought a 2014 Chevy sonic LT from Mike a couple months ago. Although we are still in the process of getting plates and it took a bit before the car was actually ready for us, it has been a reliable car and I drive it 40+ miles every weekday for school and haven’t had a problem with it. Although the business may not always be the best if you push hard enough on him and are CONSISTENT, answers will be received. Hopefully there is not a problem furthering the plate experience but I love the car we got from Mike.

I’d originally went to purchase a 2012 sonic fro 6k. Good price? WRONG
all of the cars they buy at auction. After putting a 1.5K deposit it took nearly two weeks to hear back. they were very unprofessional and I ended up getting my deposit back after 3 days. ALSO, the warranty guarantees any damages OVER $ 250. Again, not worth it.
If you take any advice from this, go to a reputable dealership.

called in to inquire rather then drive down to «check out» a vehicle that may or may not been sold, Was told it is there i said do you have pics? was told and i quote, «ma’am we are not that kind of place, we are busy fixing cars». Are you serious? What kind of lemons are you selling that requires fixing on 2015 cars? rude and clearly a sham. Be weary, good deals usually end up in you get what you pay for

Terrible customer service. Rude and will not answer questions over the phone. «Whatever you wanna know is there on the internet» which actually states to call him. He wanted me to drive an hour out of my way so he could answer whatever questions I didn’t even get to ask. Don’t even waste your time. I rather pay full price than make a deal with him.

Bought a car for my 16yr old daughter because it was an incredible deal. First of all, the advertised car wasn’t even on their lot — I don’t know if it ever existed. We were instead presented with a Chevy Cobalt. Just so you know, the cars he sells have been in accidents and deemed «totaled». These guys fix them, get them certified by the state, and then sell them… so make SURE you know what you’re buying.
We wheeled and dealed, and we paid cash up front, the only way he’ll accept payment. After many, many delays, we ended up with the car 5 weeks later than promised. I’m in the same boat as another reviewer, now our temporary plates are expired, and he hasn’t even filed the paperwork with the secretary of state. SO FRUSTRATING.
Good price on a car, but definitely not worth the headache. Now I have to drive 1.5 hours EACH WAY to his shop to pick up a new temporary plate. Wonder if he EVER plans on filing my paperwork… probably not. Plus, now that it’s hot out, we realized the air conditioning isn’t working.

Do NOT buy a car from this guy! Purchased a car over 7 months ago. Paid cash up front in full. Many delays just to get the vehicle over the first few months, but now we have yet to see a title or license plates. Nothing but delays and excuses from day one. Since our temporary license plates are now expired, we have no choice but to pursue legal action and turn him into the State of IL sec of state. to get valid licence plates. Maybe we’ll get lucky and they’ll shut him down after auditing the paperwork and discovering why after 7 months there is no title or registration. This guy gives a whole new meaning to the phrase «BUYER BEWARE».

Mike does not stand by his word. Neither does his son. At the time of purchase they said that we should bring the car back for a couple of things. They appeared to be respectable businessmen. Unfortunately, Mike soon shows his true colors. No one answers the phone to make an appointment and now they deny the work was covered. We are still waiting for the license plate after all these months. It is clear why they only do cash deals. There is no way of following up on these rip-​off artists. Mike’s Auto Forum is a clip joint. Stay FAR away!

Mike is unresponsive, rude and will not hold up to any of his promises. I am very confused at the good ratings. My experience has been nothing short of a disaster. We bought a 2008 Chevy from him and the car has several problems making the car unable to be driven. The car was supposed to come with a 60,000 mile warranty, but he won’t fix any of these issues that were existent the day we picked up the car. We needed it that day, but he told us to bring back and he would fix, including a tire with a knot in it ready to blow, leaking evaporator hose all over the front seat of the car every time it’s driven, and warning lights for tires and airbags. He is now not responding to phone calls, is not there when we go by the shop. We also still have not received the license for the car from him. I would avoid him at all costs to avoid paying money for an inoperable car. If his ‘deals’ seem too good to be true it is because they are.