Derek Thomas
Derek Thomas at Brilliance Subaru

Derek Thomas

Service Advisor

Brilliance Subaru

1500 N. Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123

4.8
97 Reviews
4.8

97 Reviews

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97 Reviews of Derek Thomas

February 06, 2026

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Excellent experience as always, working with Derek and adam is always a pleasure. I won’t take my car anywhere else. More

by slickcreativity
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Other Employees Tagged: Jason Ring, Adam Mennella

November 12, 2025

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Staff was friendly and informative. All aspects of the service were explained and all service points were addressed. More

by mjmcmeins
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November 11, 2025

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I drive about an hour to go to Brilliance. Service department is wonderful! Sales is also! Thank you. More

by KS
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November 05, 2025

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Everyone, from sales to service to cashiers, is amazing. Friendly and informative but not pushy. Pricing is extremely competitive. I won’t go anywhere else to purchase or for service, even though it’s out o More

by Kmomax
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November 04, 2025

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Purchased vehicle here and have all my maintenance done here quality,professional,compassionate fabulous all around. More

by Coococottage2020
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October 29, 2025

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The service to my 2016 Subaru Forester for trans fluid drain and fill in addition to my engine oil and filter change was excellent. Everyone was courteous and helpful. Also enjoyed the waiting room and co More

by Steve R.
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Other Employees Tagged: Adam Mennella

October 27, 2025

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Friendly, informative and very knowledgeable about the vehicles when asking questions. Very impressed how well maintained the waiting area. More

by lydias
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October 13, 2025

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Seldom anyone to greet a person as they walk in the door. A greeter is a first impression. More

by Jhoneyj
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October 11, 2025

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When I first called and said I had a serious problem, Adam immediately scheduled me. When I got there, after a brief wait, the vehicle diagonal service was done. That was fully explained to me and I wa More

by thecuch
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Other Employees Tagged: Lisa Kilhefner, Rich Dencs, Adam Mennella , Ed Troike

October 01, 2025

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I appreciate the efficient service, the team is friendly, and the facility is clean. I like the visual-focused printouts. More

by RPN
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Other Employees Tagged: Lisa Kilhefner

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