Bob Johnson 390 Chevrolet

Good day to you all and a GREAT day for us. We have recently purchased a new Chevy Cruz from Ideal Chevrolet. My salesman Dave S. is the best in the business. He took the time to know us and underst recently purchased a new Chevy Cruz from Ideal Chevrolet. My salesman Dave S. is the best in the business. He took the time to know us and understand OUR needs. I am actually a return customer of Dave's. Between Dave S. and the new managment, my experience was very uplifting and satifactory. Every person there is friendly and curtious. We were very impressed, including meeting with the service department. On the financial side, Mike G. and his staff have a lot to be proud of. He is the icing on the cake that sealed the deal for us. I will return for my next vehicle. Sincerely, Calvin and Sharon Clark Hornell, NY More

My experience with the dealership all the way around was positive. In the past, this dealership has had a reputation of not meeting customer expectations. I decided since they were under new management an positive. In the past, this dealership has had a reputation of not meeting customer expectations. I decided since they were under new management and some new staff members I would give it a try. I was suprised and very pleased with the service and understanding of my sales person Chip. He clearly put me in a great car that met my needs price wise and fuel wise. I felt comfortable and not at all pressured. He listened to what I wanted and needed. Not only do I recommend Ideal but I would recommend dealing with Chip Cheney. I hope the surrounding communities or anyone looking for a car would give them a try. You will not be disappointed. Kudos Chip and staff at Ideal Chevrolet. More

Do not fall for free oil changes or inspections. They get you in & rip you off by telling you you need other work done. I first went in for an oil change and was talked into a transmission flush & since my c you in & rip you off by telling you you need other work done. I first went in for an oil change and was talked into a transmission flush & since my car is a 2003, I thought it would be good for the car since my owner's manuel said so. Since I had agreed to that, Gary continuously tried to get me to have other work done that I know was not needed. For this, I waited over 2 hours to have completed and I had a scheduled appointment. Since that visit, I was told I was a "preferred customer" and would be eligible for 3 free oil changes. They also have coupons out offering free inspections. So I went back for an inspection, which again I had scheduled an appt. After an hour wait, I was told that I needed both front control arm bushings to the tune of $1,234.14 and that could be done right then. I said I didn't have the time or money but was told I needed to have the work done soon so I asked for a written estimate and was told I'd be given it when it was finished. I said it's not finished yet and was told no, they we waiting for my reply. From there, I waited over another hour and was livid that an inspection was taking that long. When it was done, I asked for the estimate and Gary says, oh yeh, and scribbles those words (both front control arm bushings $1,234.14) on the back of my invoice. I went to my local (& honest) mechanic to see about these bushings and was told neither was needed at all. I shouldn't be shocked at this but was very angry that someone (who possible works for commission?) would try to rip someone off like this (is it because I'm a female?) or is just his or their basic policy??? I've heard many other people state complaints about this place too. WARNING: STAY AWAY FROM IDEAL CHEVROLET!! More

The worst place to buy a car! I bought a new cobalt and I was lied to from the begining to the end of the deal. First I made the deal for $2500 off the new car. When I went to sign the contract ,I noticed it was lied to from the begining to the end of the deal. First I made the deal for $2500 off the new car. When I went to sign the contract ,I noticed it was only for $2000 off. When I confronted the sales person, she said she made a mistake and forgot to tell me. After an hour of playing games I got the $2500 off.Then I was lied to about the method I wanted to use for financing. I wanted to get a loan until the credit card I have matured to 0%.I was going to pay the loan off with that credit card. I was told by the financial guy (chris) and sales person that that that was no proplem. When I called the loan company 1 month later they said they would not accept credit cards for a pay off. I tryed calling the sales person but she had been fired by then. I called the manager(larry)and he said he would get back to me. He never called me back. I went to the dealership. Larry would not see me so he sent steve out to talk to me. I told steve about the problem. He said "well didn't you sign a contract"? I said I'm sick of f---ing around. the little rat stood up, pointed in my face,and started screaming "don't you swear in the show room". Now I admit I should not have swore in the show room but by this time I was totally fustrated. Nobody even knew what was going on until steve started screaming at me. Then finally Larry talked to me. He said if I swore again he would throw me out of the dealership. I told him my story while chris was sitting there and they both said they would both take care of the problem. I called chris several times and he said he was working on the problem. Neither larry or chris ever returned my phone calls. This all started at the begining of june and now it is 10-5-08.I guess they swept this issue under the carpet. I won't even think of buying from them again. I will be taking my car to O'Connor Chevrolet for service. In 1997 I bought a Cavalier From Ideal. They gave me some crazy low amount for my trade-in, far below book value. They said my vehicle had to many miles on it(104,000)and it would have to go to auction. Two days later it was on their lot for sale. I went back this time thinking by now they probably changed...WRONG. More