Been in the Automotive business since February 2004, that was 6 months after I moved to Chicago from Guatemala. Started as a service porter, after 8 years in the service and parts department decided to move and start selling. Been at Marino CJD since January 2016, I'm a neighbor to the area. Proud parent to 2 boys (11 years and 2 years old), happily married for over 5 years. Avid runner and cyclist. Soccer is my favorite sport to watch and play HALA MADRID!!!!
Read moreDealership Experience
10 yrs, 6 mos
Industry Experience
22 yrs, 5 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Dealer Rater Certified
Jeep Expert
Ram Expert
UConnect Expert
432 Reviews
Write a Review432 Reviews of Gabriel Morales
June 15, 2026
My family have been longtime customers with Marino and JC Alvarado. Always a great experience here. Alvarado. Always a great experience here. More
Other Employees Tagged: Robert Whiteman, Mel Hanna, Tony Marino , Alex finance guy
June 13, 2026
This is my fifth Jeep purchase from JC at Marino, and he is the main reason I keep coming back and bringing my family to purchase vehicles from him. JC is truly amazing—professional, honest, knowledgeable, is the main reason I keep coming back and bringing my family to purchase vehicles from him. JC is truly amazing—professional, honest, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Everything you hear and read about him is absolutely true. He is the real deal and, in my opinion, one of the top people at Marino. It's rare to find someone who genuinely cares about their customers and consistently delivers such an outstanding experience. Marino is fortunate to have an exceptional executive and sales professional like JC on their team. Thank you again, JC, for everything you've done for me and my family over the years. Your positive attitude, sense of humor, and dedication make every experience enjoyable. We appreciate you and look forward to working with you again in the future! More
Other Employees Tagged: JC Alvarado, Tony Marino, ANNA SOLIS
June 08, 2026
Five stars isn’t enough. My wife and I recently purchased a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Reserve 4x4 from Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, and it was, without questio My wife and I recently purchased a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Reserve 4x4 from Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, and it was, without question, the best vehicle-buying experience we’ve ever had. We’re seasoned Jeep buyers and have also purchased vehicles from other brands over the years. Having been through the process many times.. we’ve seen both the best and the worst (pushy sales & long office waiting games) of dealership experiences. Simply put, every previous experience pales in comparison to what we experienced at Marino. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt different. Every member of the team was welcoming, professional, and genuinely happy to have us there. They even treated our two dogs like valued guests, which immediately set the tone. Our salesperson, Ashur, was outstanding. He knew the product inside and out, answered every question with confidence, and somehow managed to be both incredibly professional and completely down-to-earth. There were no games, no pressure tactics, and no rehearsed sales pitches, just honest conversations and a genuine desire to help us find the right vehicle. His manager, Alec, was equally impressive. He respected our time, communicated clearly, and was always quick to return with answers or options. At no point were we left sitting around wondering what was happening next. The entire process moved efficiently without ever feeling rushed. In fact, when we arrived, the vehicle was already pulled up and ready for a test drive. From that moment to driving off the lot in our new Jeep, the entire process took just two hours. That’s virtually unheard of and speaks volumes about how much they respect their customers’ time. God bless them both. What impressed me most was that every interaction felt reasonable. They listened. They were transparent. They worked with us to put together a deal that made sense for everyone. In an industry that doesn’t always have the best reputation, Marino delivered an experience built on trust. The biggest surprise came as we were leaving when we happened to meet the owner. After spending a few minutes talking with him, everything clicked. The culture, the professionalism, the attention to detail, and the customer-first mindset all made sense because it clearly starts at the top. He was gracious, appreciative, and genuinely thankful for our business. We arrived hoping to buy a vehicle. We left with a beautiful new Jeep, a great deal, and a level of confidence in the dealership that is increasingly rare today. Marino didn’t just sell us a car; they reminded us what great customer service looks like. This is how car buying should be. More
Other Employees Tagged: JC Alvarado, Alec Andrea , Ashur Daniel (Sales, 5 Stars)
June 01, 2026
At Marino to purchase another car from here, JC was super helpful with the purchase of my new Ram 1500. Very glad Mike recommended him to me! helpful with the purchase of my new Ram 1500. Very glad Mike recommended him to me! More
Other Employees Tagged: JC Alvarado, Franky Moreno, ANNA SOLIS
May 26, 2026
It was a great experience working with JC. That’s the reason I always come back to Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge. I will continue bringing my family and friends to him because I truly appreciat That’s the reason I always come back to Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge. I will continue bringing my family and friends to him because I truly appreciate the time he takes to explain everything with great knowledge and professionalism. I also want to congratulate JC and the Marino brand on the new Chevy dealership alongside Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram. I truly believe he will continue selling more vehicles than anyone else. Thank you again for the outstanding customer service and amazing experience! More
Other Employees Tagged: JC Alvarado, Roberto Uribe, ANNA SOLIS
May 21, 2026
I want to give special thanks to the team at Marino Jeep . My top salesperson, JC, is the best person in the car industry — the reason I keep coming back. He always provides excellent service, professionali . My top salesperson, JC, is the best person in the car industry — the reason I keep coming back. He always provides excellent service, professionalism, and makes the whole experience easy and enjoyable. I also want to thank his managers, Frank and Gabriel, who are truly good people and run a great team. Thank you all for the excellent customer service and support. Highly recommended! More
Other Employees Tagged: JC Alvarado, Franky Moreno, ANNA SOLIS
May 16, 2026
I want to give a huge thank you to JC and his partner Mel for their outstanding service. JC is truly one of the best in the industry — professional, knowledgeable, attentive, and always going above and beyon for their outstanding service. JC is truly one of the best in the industry — professional, knowledgeable, attentive, and always going above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Mel was also amazing, friendly, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. Their dedication, professionalism, and excellent customer care made the entire experience exceptional. Highly recommended — if you want top-quality service, JC and Mel are t he team to trust! Thank you JC More
Other Employees Tagged: JC Alvarado, Mel Hanna, ANNA SOLIS
May 15, 2026
We have bought several Jeeps from Marino Jeep. We prefer their straight forward and convenient customer service. We will be returning for our next car purchase this year. We prefer their straight forward and convenient customer service. We will be returning for our next car purchase this year. More
Other Employees Tagged: Dan Koljovic, Roberto Uribe
May 02, 2026
I LOVE THEIR SERVICE AND HOW THEY HELPED MY FAMILY AND I TO FIND THE PERFECT CAR! TO FIND THE PERFECT CAR! More
Other Employees Tagged: JC Alvarado, Roberto Uribe, ANNA SOLIS
March 31, 2026
Marino and JC truly handled the sake from start to finish perfectly. Very much appreciated perfectly. Very much appreciated More
Other Employees Tagged: JC Alvarado, Franky Moreno, Robert Whiteman, Tony Marino

