Gary Shorter
Gary Shorter at Bocker Auto Group

Gary Shorter

Sales Manager

Bocker Auto Group

801 E. South Street
Freeport, IL 61032

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4.9
74 Reviews

Dealership Experience

15 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

19 yrs, 8 mos

4.9

74 Reviews

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74 Reviews of Gary Shorter

November 12, 2025

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Done right the first time, knowledgeable service personnel that go the extra mile to make your service appointment excellent More

by gegrabins
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Other Employees Tagged: Heather Lampros, April Fyock

Nov 12, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you for your fantastic review! We truly appreciate your kind words about our knowledgeable service personnel at Bocker Chevrolet GMC. It's our goal to ensure every service appointment is excellent, and we're thrilled to hear that we made a positive impact during your visit. We look forward to serving you again in the future! Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

November 11, 2025

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We've bought every vehicle from Bocker since 2004 and were happy to share the "Bocker experience" with our daughter as she purchased her first vehicle. We always feel cared for when working with Bocker! More

by jessie.diduch
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Nov 11, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jessie! We truly appreciate your loyalty to Bocker Chevrolet GMC since 2004, and we're thrilled to hear that you were able to share the "Bocker experience" with your daughter for her first vehicle. It's our goal to ensure that every customer feels cared for, and your kind words affirm our commitment. We look forward to serving you and your family again in the future! Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

November 05, 2025

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We feel like when we walk in the door that we are going to be greeted warmly and we are going to be happy when we leave. We feel like Bocker's truly wants our business, and it's a foregone conclusion we a More

by evergreen4
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Nov 06, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear you always feel warmly welcomed at Bocker Chevrolet GMC. It's great to know that Gary and Ty made your experience enjoyable as you found your new vehicle. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

November 04, 2025

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Another smooth transaction… Enjoy buying at Bocker’s, my go to dealership…. Price is always competitive More

by gludwig123
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Nov 04, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had another smooth transaction at Bocker Chevrolet GMC. It's great to know that you consider us your go-to dealership and appreciate our competitive pricing. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

November 01, 2025

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Always a pleasant experience, friendly employees who do excellent work. Will continue having my vehicles serviced at Bocker More

by jicki99
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Other Employees Tagged: April Fyock, Austin Bowser

Nov 01, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Jicki! We're thrilled to hear that you've consistently had a pleasant experience with our friendly employees and their excellent work. We appreciate your trust in Bocker Chevrolet GMC for your vehicle servicing needs and look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

October 29, 2025

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They were very professional and easy to work with and made the transaction smooth. I have dealt with them many times and it's always a pleasure. More

by ernie.bates
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Oct 29, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you for your insightful review, Ernie! We're delighted to hear that your experiences with Bocker Chevrolet GMC have been smooth and professional. We genuinely appreciate your loyalty and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Please feel free to share your experience with others! Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

October 26, 2025

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I was extremely pleased with with everyone I dealt with in the trade in of my vehicle and the purchase of my new GMC Terrain, a pleasure to deal with all round on my second purchase of a new vehicle from T More

by bmccray71
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Oct 26, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience during the trade-in of your vehicle and the purchase of your new GMC Terrain. It means a lot to us that you chose Bocker Chevrolet GMC for your second vehicle purchase. We look forward to seeing you again in the future and appreciate your support! Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

October 24, 2025

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Went in for an oil change. Everything went well. It only took about 30 minutes for the entire process. The waiting area was clean and the service was great. More

by bjhammond1950
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Other Employees Tagged: Heather Lampros, Austin Bowser

Oct 24, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, BJ! We're glad to hear that your oil change went smoothly and that you found our waiting area clean. At Bocker Chevrolet GMC, we strive to provide great service and appreciate your positive feedback. We look forward to seeing you again for your next visit! Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

October 14, 2025

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Very honest and up front about everything. I purchased from them and the car needed something fixed so they fixed and even gave me a loaner. Everyone was super nice and helpful and Dean did a More

by rachelswanson17
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Other Employees Tagged: Dean Obert, Greg Stronczek

Oct 14, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! We appreciate you sharing your experience with Bocker Chevrolet GMC. It's great to hear that you found our team to be honest and helpful, and we're glad Dean was able to assist you during your purchase. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

August 31, 2025

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Austin was great! Couldn’t have asked for better. Thank you, Gary for picking up our trade-in special touches like that mean a lot. More

by anita
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Other Employees Tagged: Austin Bowser

Sep 01, 2025

Bocker Auto Group responded

Thank you, Anita! We appreciate your feedback about Austin and the special touches we add to our service at Bocker Chevrolet GMC. We're glad you had a great experience with your trade-in. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Sincerely, The Bocker Chevrolet GMC Team

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