Jacob Bodnar was amazing to work with.
Answered all my questions and just assisted all the way through, down to a cold beverage
Answered all my questions and just assisted all the way through, down to a cold beverage
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by Private Owner
Jun 11, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
Thank you for your business and this review. We're happy that Jacob and our team were able to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to great service. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please let us know.
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com
Jacob was very friendly, efficient, and helpful.
We waited way too long in my opinion to get the sale documents. They knew we were coming but we still waited 3 hours.
We waited way too long in my opinion to get the sale documents. They knew we were coming but we still waited 3 hours.
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by nolangreven
Jun 05, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
Thank you, Nolan, for sharing your experience with us. We do apologize for the long wait and truly appreciate your patience. We look forward to working with you again.
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com
Support for this transaction was positive from start to
finish, which was important as,we came in from 5 hours away.
Thanks much!
finish, which was important as,we came in from 5 hours away.
Thanks much!
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by Michael
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Jun 03, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
We appreciate you coming from five hours away and are glad we could make the process smooth throughout your visit. Thank you for choosing a Volkswagen ID.4 and congratulations on your new vehicle.
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com
Let me first say that we have now purchased five
Volkswagens from various Chicago-area dealerships, so we are very familiar with the brand and the typical dealership experience. Unfortunately, our e
Volkswagens from various Chicago-area dealerships, so we are very familiar with the brand and the typical dealership experience. Unfortunately, our experience with City VW of Highland was by far the most disappointing.
When purchasing a certified pre-owned vehicle, customers expect the dealership to conduct a thorough multi-point inspection, often covering well over 100 items. Based on our experience, I seriously question how thorough that inspection was.
Within 10–15 minutes of driving the vehicle off the lot, the oil warning light came on. After getting the car home, I noticed streaking on the passenger side of the windshield and discovered the windshield wiper was held together with electrical tape. We also found stickers on the vehicle's interior ceiling. When closing the passenger door, I heard a rattling noise and later found beer caps and an air freshener can wedged inside the storage compartment. Altogether, these issues added to the impression that the car had not been properly cleaned, inspected, or prepared before delivery.
Individually, these issues may seem minor, but together they raise serious concerns about the quality of the dealership’s inspection and preparation process. If these obvious problems were missed, it makes me wonder what else may have been overlooked.
Normally, the oil warning light would have prompted us to return to the dealership immediately. However, after already spending more than five hours there during the purchase process (on Monday of Memorial Day weekend, not a high-volume day at the dealership) —with little to no hospitality from the dealership beyond access to a vending machine fulled with junk food—we had absolutely no desire to go back.
Overall, this experience fell well below the standard we’ve come to expect from Volkswagen dealerships. The entire process was so frustrating and disappointing that it honestly makes us hesitant to purchase another vehicle anytime soon.
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by dave.karwowski
Jun 05, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
Thank you, Dave, for providing this feedback, and we apologize for not providing you with an exceptional experience. We never like seeing that we didn't meet the standards customers have come to expect, but reviews like this help us improve. If you don't mind reaching out to us so that we can speak directly, we'd love to address your concerns in detail.
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com
Jacob was very direct, helped everything run smoothly and
was very patient throughout the whole process.
was very patient throughout the whole process.
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by Charles Karwowski
May 25, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
We’re delighted Jacob’s direct guidance and patience helped everything run smoothly during your new Volkswagen Tiguan purchase. If any questions arise, we’re here to assist. Enjoy every adventure in your Tiguan.
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com
My time here was very pleasant.
The staff was very friendly and very informative on all our questions about the cars.
The staff was very friendly and very informative on all our questions about the cars.
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by Eleanorkarwowski
May 25, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
Jacob and our team are delighted to hear your time here was pleasant. We’re glad we could answer all of your questions about your used Volkswagen Tiguan. We look forward to assisting you again.
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com
Jacob was awesome!
He was very personable and made you comfortable while you waited. Overall nice people & nice place. Would recommend!!
He was very personable and made you comfortable while you waited. Overall nice people & nice place. Would recommend!!
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by Sspenk26
May 18, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
We’re thrilled Jacob made you feel comfortable while you waited and that our team left a positive impression. Thank you for recommending us and for choosing a Ford.
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com
Initially attentive personnel, things changed towards
contract or closing of deal, because of that I have certain reservations and discomforts, hope having future relationship that will change for the be
contract or closing of deal, because of that I have certain reservations and discomforts, hope having future relationship that will change for the better
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by sahuayo10
May 11, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. If you would like to further discuss your visit, feel free to contact us at your convenience.
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com
Service was good and car buying experience went well.
Car was in good condition and happy with purchase.
Car was in good condition and happy with purchase.
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by Patwrx7
May 08, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
Thank you for sharing that Jacob made your service experience positive and that your purchase of a used Volkswagen Golf went smoothly. We’re glad the car’s condition met your expectations. Enjoy your Golf and feel free to reach out if we can assist you again.
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com
Great experience from start to finish, very patient and
work with you to get the best deal
work with you to get the best deal
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by yadonna21
May 05, 2026 -
City Volkswagen of Highland responded
What a pleasure to know our team could guide you with patience and secure the best deal on your new Volkswagen Taos from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your experience and enjoy the road ahead!
Dan Brasil
Director of Sales Operations dbrasil@cityautogroup.com