Gene Woods

I have purchased 15~ new & certified pre-owned cars over the years from various local dealerships & have always hated the entire process. It is typically such a lame experience, enough so that we have NEVE the years from various local dealerships & have always hated the entire process. It is typically such a lame experience, enough so that we have NEVER purchased 2 cars from the same dealership. That was until recently when we found Mercedes of St. Charles - WOW. They seem to have 'rewritten the script' on defining a positive customer experience & working with Andrew Sofiakis was easily the "best" (by a long shot). We never felt like we were being 'sold', let alone manipulated or pressured into making a decision. Andrew was incredibly professional, personable, & he is one of the most knowledgeable car experts we've met. He seemed to know everything about the models we were interested in (pros & cons), even those we were considering from other dealers. Andrew never once disparaged his competitors, or other makes/models we were comparing to the Mercedes. He treated my wife as an equal with all the respect one would expect. I only call that out because every other time we've purchased a car together, at some point the salesmen would always defer to the 'man'. Although we were leaning towards buying a Porsche, with plans to visit another dealer that day, we never made it out the door. Andrew let the car sell itself, politely answering questions & further establishing his credibility & that of the entire dealership. The car we were interested in was already competitively priced, but I have a natural aversion to paying 'list price' for anything. At the same time, I'm not a big fan of haggling! Fortunately, there was no 'stiff-arm' sales tactics & the Sales Manager (Allan) worked with me on the price & made me feel comfortable that I was getting a great deal on a great car. After deciding to purchase, Allan & Andrew introduced us to Gene to finalize the paperwork. This is typically where all the high-pressure sales tactics & upselling come into play, but with Mercedes of St Charles, this never happened. Gene did offer us a few options to consider, but there was no hard-selling involved, only data points with clear context, & how related decisions would impact the purchase price or payment. Best - Gene was able to provide us with a better rate & the entire transaction only took 30~ minutes to complete! Similar to our experience with Andrew, working with Gene was the 'best' buying experience we've had purchasing a new car. Worth noting, before we left to drive our new car home, I noticed a small, but deep scratch on the back of the car. Even after I showed my wife, it was tough for her to see. It was not a 'deal breaker' but I shared my concern with Allan. I was expecting him to push back & explain it away or try to convince me that the scratch was not noticeable. Instead, Allan immediately called "his guy" who was not even working that day. Allan sent him a picture over the phone & within 15 minutes his guy drove to the dealership & fixed the scratch as though it had never existed! I rarely write reviews & this is a LONG one, but we had such a terrific buying experience at Mercedes of St Charles, it's worth telling others. We will buy more cars in the future & this dealership will be the first one we visit. Well done! More

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AWESOME EXPERIENCE! !! I had the most welcoming experience at this dealership! everyone was so welcoming. Heather was so wonderful! She gave me the best car buying experi !! I had the most welcoming experience at this dealership! everyone was so welcoming. Heather was so wonderful! She gave me the best car buying experience ever. Very knowledgeable. She went above and beyond for me! Very attentive and she was so sweet and hospitable!!!! Love her! More

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In February '23, found an Audi A6 at the dealership. My vehicle had been totaled in an accident. Worked with the dealership long distance from New York. Paul, my salesman, tried to be patient as the ins My vehicle had been totaled in an accident. Worked with the dealership long distance from New York. Paul, my salesman, tried to be patient as the insurance company worked out the funds to purchase a new vehicle. Gene Woods, on the other hand, was rude and condescending. Maybe dealing with a woman made him feel superior? Had several communications with him as the paper work had to be faxed to him. He became frustrated as it was tying up the fax/printer. After the documents were successfully emailed, I noticed that I was charged sales tax. As a New York resident, tax is paid at DMV for Illinois vehicle purchases. Left Gene as voicemail regarding the oversight. Had to call him as he hadn't returned my call. When I reached him, he immediately cut me off. He said, "let me explain something to you", like I'm some kind of idiot, no you didn't pay sales tax. I said, look at the bill of sale. He came back and said, yes the girl in the office must of made a mistake. No apology. He said he'd overnight a check. It came the next day minus the overnight fee. Not my mistake. The dealership should have paid the overnight fee. If I have an occasion to do business with the dealership again, I do not want to work with Gene Woods! More

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The service staff at this deal greet you immediately, are friendly, helpful, and very professional. The service I have received so far has been excellent. I feel well cared for, and my car is getting great c friendly, helpful, and very professional. The service I have received so far has been excellent. I feel well cared for, and my car is getting great care. More

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Very Happy with the service I received from this dealership. The car was everything as they described. This Regal was so clean! dealership. The car was everything as they described. This Regal was so clean! More

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Craig with Mercedes Benz of St Charles is the most professional and compassionate person I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I have purchased three SUVs here and will continue to purchase m professional and compassionate person I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I have purchased three SUVs here and will continue to purchase my vehicles here. Craig and his team make you feel welcome, appreciated and right at home here. Five stars!! More

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Corey Weaver was especially attentive and supportive. A very good rep for your dealership. Earlie, we were unable to reach anyone by phone. No one answered. I was Corey that met my wife and handled ever very good rep for your dealership. Earlie, we were unable to reach anyone by phone. No one answered. I was Corey that met my wife and handled everything. Much appreciated. More

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We rode down from Michigan and my car was damaged during We rode down from Michigan and my car was damaged during the trip. I was very upset and disappointed but Andrew with his calm demeanor and reassurin We rode down from Michigan and my car was damaged during the trip. I was very upset and disappointed but Andrew with his calm demeanor and reassuring voice went to work and In the matter of a couple of hours me and my wife were on the way back home with a great deal and the car of our dreams. I would like to commend Andrew and his team as he is a great salesman and a true gentleman. Thanks so much. Michael Ann Jonice More

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Great folks. Great dealer to purchase a vehicle from and they have a wonderful service department. Always friendly and polite to deal with a no-nonsense dealer th Great dealer to purchase a vehicle from and they have a wonderful service department. Always friendly and polite to deal with a no-nonsense dealer that treats the customer right. More

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Andrew Sofiakis made our car exerience Fun! My husband and I went into the Mercedes Dealer in St. Charles. Andrew was our sales person. He actually made our experience easy, fun, and with no p My husband and I went into the Mercedes Dealer in St. Charles. Andrew was our sales person. He actually made our experience easy, fun, and with no pressure. He goes above and beyond to make you comfortable with your car buying. We bought a GLC 300, Beautiful midnight blue with saddle leather. While we were there we both seen a car pull in and it was for sale. It was Hot to say the least! It was a SL 550 with a convertible hard top, with 15K original miles on it. We went back the next day and bought it. 2 cars in 2 days from Andrew. I really liked how he sells, he makes you feel very good in your choices, decisions, and helped us thru every step. I can actually say this was our first time not feeling pressure from a salesperson. Best experience ever! Craig Falkenthal -General Manager took the time to come meet us and congratulated us on our new cars. What a Great guy! Very professional! Gene Woods- Finance Guy really works with you and helps you get the best financing available. This Mercedes Dealer Gets 5 ***** all day long! Leslie & Maurice St. Charles IL. More

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