Hours- Mon:12-8 Tues:9-8 Wed:12-8 Thurs:9-6 Fri:OFF Sat:8:30-5 Hometown: Chicago, IL Current Town: Itasca, IL I have been in the car business for 38 years. I am married and have a very ambitious 22 year old daughter and 2 DOGS. My first car was a Toyota Corolla My favorite vehicle we offer here at Oak Lawn Toyota is the New Sienna because of the specials we have on them. Something interesting about me is I sold over 400 cars in one year. I am one of the best Ping Pong players in Illinois. Hobbies: Golf and Poker Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump Favorite Musician/Band: The Gap Band and Bon Jovi Favorite Television Show: Fashion Police Favorite Food: Lobster
Read moreDealership Experience
16 yrs, 4 mos
Industry Experience
37 yrs, 11 mos
Languages Spoken
English
121 Reviews
Write a Review121 Reviews of Steve Hertogs
April 14, 2024
Was looking for a new 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner last of the era of V-6 $Runners and Oaklawn Toyota had 1 coming in. I purchased a TRD Pro which has all the options,and is really aggressive looking and will las era of V-6 $Runners and Oaklawn Toyota had 1 coming in. I purchased a TRD Pro which has all the options,and is really aggressive looking and will last over 300,000 miles with regular maintenance. Having bought other Toyota's from their and them having a great service department, plus old school sales people I knew we could get a good deal.Talked to salesman Bob Spee who has been working there for a long time he kept us appraised on status when it was coming in. Got a phone call it was in,and asked if we wanted to buy it the answer was "yes!" We bought a 2015 4Runner trail edition from Bob and my daughter needed a reliable vehicle so we sold/gave her that 1, and wanted t buy another but had to save some more money. We met Bob last Friday and made the deal, we also dealt with Steve Hertogs the sales manager another nice fair man. We went to finance and had Dominik Gibek helping us navigate paperwork. Then when I went back to showroom the owner Ronnie Colosimo was there to congratulate me on the purchase ad to thank me for the purchase. When the owner personally steps out it shows the family atmosphere of this great dealership. The experience was unlike other dealerships no pressure just their absolute best price, friendly faces and the service dept is top notch this is the best place to buy and service your Toyota. I told the service manager last time we were in that a big reason for purchase was the service dept and Juan the service manager and his team that we have dealt with Frank-Joe-Sal and of course the friendly cashier Geri make it a pleasurable experience to purchase vehicles from here. No frills just deals and a home like atmosphere. We all do not want to spend money but in life you have places you feel you got a good deal and you gladly spend there this is the type of place Oaklawn Toyota is! See Bob Spee if you want a no pressure deal. They have put together a great team over many years and doing it like your family makes it great! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bob Spee, Dominik Gibek, Luis Novoa , Owner Ronnie Colosimo
April 11, 2024
I had a great experience with oak lawn Toyota ! I came in February to look for a Rav 4 and was able to order one and the trim I wanted with ease. Manny kept me up to date with the order and notifie I came in February to look for a Rav 4 and was able to order one and the trim I wanted with ease. Manny kept me up to date with the order and notified me right away when it arrived and I came the very next day and was able to get everything done ! Steve was also a great help with finding my vehicle and was very informative! More
Other Employees Tagged: Marty Maggio, Manny Thnaibat
March 31, 2024
Fair prices and great service all around. Vito is an outstanding sales rep and took great care of us! Vito is an outstanding sales rep and took great care of us! More
Other Employees Tagged: Marty Maggio , Vito Dinella
March 28, 2024
Best place to buy and service your vehicle, great people to talk to and they explain everything to you. Sales and service like a small family environment, when you go to a dealership like this you see the s to talk to and they explain everything to you. Sales and service like a small family environment, when you go to a dealership like this you see the se people, who are happy to take care of job #1 the customer! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bob Spee, Frank Nash, Sal Gaeta, Joseph Cassello
March 18, 2024
Absolutely loved the buying experience! Thank you so much for the few experience. We love the RAV4! Thank you so much for the few experience. We love the RAV4! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bob Spee, Jason Stoit, Marty Maggio, Erica Ortiz, Cesar Quiroz, Vickie Benson , Edwin Cotto
March 17, 2024
Had to take my Rav4 Prime in for a recall, and being a new vehicle thought about having items replaced, knowing how some dealership service departments ruin things when they replace parts. Went into servi new vehicle thought about having items replaced, knowing how some dealership service departments ruin things when they replace parts. Went into service dept met service asst manager Sal who wrote up paperwork, then talked to friendly faces Frank Nash and Joe C in service dept. Then they is the ever Present Juan Service manager, walking around checking on customers, his service dept is another reason to purchase as they always return top service on your Toyota. Walked into showroom area spoke to Bob Spee our salesman, he has been at oaklawn Toyota many years and we talked about Toyota 4runners, where we are now looking at the last of the 5th gen 4runners possibly purchasing 1. Back to service, vehicle was finished and was perfect no out of place items, no grease on steering wheel (As some other service departments return vehicles with). As always friendly people, top shelf service another great experience at Oaklawn Toyota. You can buy anywhere but you get a fair price and excellent after the sale service here! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bob Spee, Juan Vazquez, Frank Nash, Sal Gaeta, Joseph Cassello
February 11, 2024
This dealership is the best place to shop for your automotive needs. This is the 2nd time I bought a car from this dealership. The sales reps are very honest, especially Nick Taiym. He was there from automotive needs. This is the 2nd time I bought a car from this dealership. The sales reps are very honest, especially Nick Taiym. He was there from the beginning until we got the car home. he also explained to us how to set up the infotainment of the car we bought. highly recommended and pretty sure you won't regret. More
Other Employees Tagged: Dominik Gibek, Nick Taiym, Erica Ortiz
December 24, 2023
I have been doing business with Oak Lawn Toyota for over 15 years. Their customer service is second to none. I highly recommend them! 15 years. Their customer service is second to none. I highly recommend them! More
Other Employees Tagged: Dominik Gibek, Juan Vazquez, Keith Stadler, Cesar Quiroz
December 08, 2023
Keith was my service advisor. He communicated with me professionally and respectfully. He explained all the work needed and why. He got me a ride to and from Home Depot while my c He communicated with me professionally and respectfully. He explained all the work needed and why. He got me a ride to and from Home Depot while my car was serviced. Overall, it was a very good experience. The driven was very nice too. It was good to speak with Steve who is responsible for me purchasing my Toyota at Oak Lawn . More
Other Employees Tagged: Keith Stadler