Car Corral

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  Shelly Perkins
3 weeks ago
I have nothing but good things to say about this dealership. They were super friendly and kind. Robert was always very fast to respond, very honest and did everything he could to ensure I drove off with the car I wanted. I would definitely go back when I m looking again. Thanks guys

  Treasure Bock
4 weeks ago
Sadly our experience with Car Corral was not positive. We were excited to purchase a 2006 Lexus 330 SUV. We drove from Rockford, IL to Kenosha, WI to purchase the vehicle. The salesman told us that Wisconsin law requires used car dealerships to conduct safety checks on all vehicles. He was putting down Illinois and saying that IL does not require safety checks. When we reached home, we discovered a headlight and taillight were out. The radiator began leaking, and we took the SUV back to Car Corral. They said the radiator was cracked. They replaced the radiator since we were within the 30 day window for the warranty. This led to an AC condenser being replaced. When we brought the SUV home, it started having electrical problems. The SUV was towed back to Car Corral. After several days, we were told that the switch for the rear window was faulty and had to be replaced. All of these problems from an SUV that had a thorough safety check before it was sold? Very dishonesty and shady company.

  Mr De Jesus
6 months ago
Bought an 07 Honda Accord with 107k miles on it, ee had to replace a ball joint after 2 years. So it now has 185k miles and it is still problem free 4 years later. Will be buying from Car Corral again for sure!

  Cat Pat
5 months ago
If I could give this dealer 0 stars I WOULD!! The car was a piece of junk! They made it look so perfect while buying. After I left the lot and the car went down hill (within 20 miles) they refused to do anything even though they said if there s anything wrong to being it back. HORRIBLE SERVICE!!

  nathan metz
6 months ago
Very thankful for how they treated us this year. Bought an SUV from them a few years ago, and needed several thousand dollars worth of work done on it this spring. They only charged us what they had to, and saved us at least a thousand in charges.

  David Dickinson
4 months ago
Service department is top notch! Been going there for years and then I bought a car from them! Great experience! Love my new car!

  Dan Wilson
7 months ago
I picked up a Toyota Corolla LE. Really great place if you need a car. They don t break the bank or an arm and a leg.. super nice guys and they been in the trades for a minute.. I would recommend them over a lot of car dealerships. Honest people car at Corral.. definitely will be back for service and if I ever need another car in the future. They really do hook you up there and take care of you.. Great experience and real great prices to.. thanks guys for all that you do...

  NICK Verburgt
11 months ago
First off I would like to say I ve had the FULL experience dealing with Car Corral and honestly if I need another vehicle in the future . I m checking them out first! Please read full review for the most honest review.Sorry for the Long story:I recently traded in a at this dealership end of April/early May 2023. I went and looked at a diesel that they had listed at a very fair price online. Comparing similar models and miles to listings at big dealers it was somewhere around $1-$2k under the market standard. I spoke with Carl over the phone asking questions about it before heading over and he told me all the details about the truck. While doing some number crunching on my end I strolled the lot and found something else that caught my eye. Went in the office and asked to check out a different truck that I saw (which was higher in price but still asking a more than fair price for). They didn t quickly go and add tire pressure or do anything else but pull it up for me. It was road ready. Took it for a test drive and fell in love. Came back and spoke with Matt and Carl and said that this is the one. We figured out the final number after they openly gave me a Military discount and I called my credit union and got the ball rolling.The next day I came back with the check and the vehicle I was trading in. When I arrived my new truck was pulled up and wiped down ready to go. When I finished signing papers Carl told me they do a 30 day powertrain warranty on their vehicles that they sell. I thought that was pretty nice of them. Most dealers don t do that unless you buy an extended service contract. You know, that annoying phone call that we all get. Well I m sure glad they had that warranty!!5 days after buying my new truck I has hearing some weird noises at the shift point. Didn t notice it on the test drive. Ended up getting a few check engine codes going home from work. I called the dealership and they forwarded me to their service dept. They told me if I can get it to them that night they will will squeeze me in. Dropped it off on a Wednesday evening and by Thursday afternoon they let me know that I need a new transmission. My heart sank. Couldn t believe it. My daily driver is down and needing very costly and timely repairs. I didn t even have to ask about the warranty or if it was going to be covered. They flat out told me it was and you know what they kept their word!!! No deductible, no BS! 8 days later I m back on the road with a new Rebuilt transmission that comes WITH a WARRANTY!!!!Matt and car corral crew took care of me very well and have made my experience very pleasurable. Like I said before, they will be my 1st stop when I m looking for another vehicle. They earned my trust and I will be sending anyone I know who is looking for a new vehicle their way!

  Jean Laforest
a year ago
Bought a car from them , at first they were pretty decent ; then I had a $900.00 break change . From day one from leaving shop my breaks were squeaking ; I figured I d give it some time to correct itself; however the problem persisted so went back to the shop informed them of the problem, stated the issue ; made an appointment dude came out stated it might be my calibrate stated they removed some rust and the squeaking stopped , o pulled off and the car was still had squeaking breaks , lies right to my face . They cannot be trusted even after buying a car from them and spending 900 on a break job; would not recommend them at all ; not honest

  Olivia Freeland
10 months ago
Craig was absolutely AMAZING to work with. Very understanding and also very knowledgeable. I LOVE my new Buick and he was able to answer all my questions. Thank you Craig for everything.

  John Weber
9 months ago
They installed a bad bearing in my clutch, Corvette. They knew it was bad and tried to oil it and installed anyway. Not possible to oil that type of bearing. I brought it back the next day.They would not honor bad work. Left to to remedy myself.

  Momma John
2 years ago
We have personally purchased two vehicles from Car Corral, my daughter has purchased one from them, and my son is getting ready to purchase one from them. Every time the service is fantastic. They have always made sure we are getting a solid vehicle, and if any problems did arise with the vehicles, they were very fair in correcting them. I can't say enough good about Matt and his crew. I tell everyone I know about them.

  Courtney Wilson
6 years ago
My fiance, Isaac got a Nissan sedan for the 30th avenue car corral and we love it so much. They really paid attention to detail when fixing and cleaning the car. We've had it for a month and no problems what so ever. I will definitely go back for my next car. Matt was super nice and knowledgeable about the cars he was selling and asked us what exactly we were looking for and showed us all the options with in our price range.

  Cindi Kollman
4 years ago
Got a great car, low miles, good shape! Did have a couple minor issues that were not part of a regular "inspection" that they covered under the 30 day warranty, no problem. Very helpful sales department! Will go to them again!

  George De Jesus
2 years ago
Very happy not just to work here but to buy a few cars for myself and family members. The warranty that the vehicles will pass emissions and also the safety inspection performed by our mechanics are top notch. Drive a vehicle from the lot hassle free and no worries because your investment is worth every dime. You will beyond satisfied.

  Dave Stet
4 years ago
We purchased a vehicle in Aug. of 2019. It had a 30 day warranty. The SUV seem to drive ok. Within a couple of weeks it started to make noises. I took it back to them and had them look at it. They said there were no problems. One month later it got so bad I had to take it to the local mechanic. Over $1000 later....we find out that the L.R. rear caliper was frozen up and the piston would not go back. The mechanic said they were metal on metal. Be very careful when you purchase from this company. My advice is to have a mechanic check out any car that is bought here. I have attached a copy of my invoice.

  Thomas Rutledge
4 years ago
I'm very grateful to Car Coral for offering a warranty with the car I purchased. If I needed anything, they always returned my call, and stood behind the car they sold me. Absolutely buy a used car here! Thanks again. Tom Rutledge.

  Hannah Dickinson
3 years ago
Bought a 05 trailblazer for $4000 earlier this year. Very clean and ran great. I now have a very large paperweight. Couldn't get the thing through emissions. Even with having a mechanic work on it, the check engine light always came back on. Timing belt went yesterday. I think a couple of pistons met a couple of valves. I'm done with this thing. I'm calling the junk yard. No point in throwing good money after bad.

  Damon Savvakis
a year ago
I bought a 2008 Lexus RX 350 from Car Corral 2 weeks ago. I live in Desplaines ILLinois. I saw the Car on car gurus drove to Kenosha Wisconsin I love the car quality, clean & reliable. Super happy with Car Corral !

  Sara Learmont
11 years ago
My husband and I bought a vehicle from the Car Corral in Feb. 2012. A 99 Plymouth Voyager, looked great, ran great! It was sold to us for $3,000.00, it is now June 20, 2012, and we have put $3,000.00 into it in repairs. When we had initially purchased this vehicle we were told the water pump had just been replaced. So 2 months into owning it, it began to leak antifreeze....we took it back to Car Corral, and were told it would be covered under warranty, but that we would have to pay the labor of $150.00. Which we did. Well this past weekend all of the antifreeze leaked out....so I brought the van to an accredited mechanic, where I was told the housing for the water pump was cracked, the water pump had been installed incorrectly, and that glue, tape, and silcone were used to hold parts together. So I am having my mechanic fix the issue at a cost of $400.00. I have also had to have the transmission rebuilt $2,000.00, I have had to replace the trans. selinoid=$400.00, and the ti-rods had to be replaced....luckily my husband was able to fix that+$40.00. This place to advantage of our money and our wallet! I would love to support local business, but this guy in my opinion, in no way cares for the customer! When we had tried to contact him regarding the water pump issue again....he basically will not return our phone calls or answer his phone....shady!

  Christy Hansen
7 years ago
I will definitely be back to get another car. I love the 2003 Explorer. There were no high pressure sales and the gentleman could not have been nicer. We are looking for a car for my son and another family member. You will be seeing us soon. A great business experience. Just can't say enough for your business!!!!!

  Dean Beith
3 years ago
Poor followup by their staff. Plates and title took a month to receive. The air conditioner was sold with problems but checked as fine. The dealership gives you a 30 day warranty but you cannot schedule appointment because they are so overbooked which tells you the kind of cars they sell. Then the airbag light goes on and we call and they thought we were on hold and thought we were on hold and the employee says a customer is complaining about a fkn airbag light. Do not go here. Tried on 4 occasions to get the air fixed and they could not get the airbag light to go off.

  Kristin Barnes
8 years ago
These guys were so friendly and helpful. I was able to take it to my mechanic to have it looked over and it came back with a clean bill of health. Car Corral was very honest and upfront. Would definitely buy another car here.

  James Patrick
4 years ago
Sold me an 2007 Nissan Altima that had a lien on it from someone in the military over seas so I couldn t get it register. He said he was going to replace my car with one similar to it but every time I tried to get in contact with him he wouldn t answer or gave me the run around. He eventually said he would just give me the money . Which he did. But how do you sell a car that has a lien on it to a customer makes me question how legit they really are. When purchasing an car from them be careful.

  Ale Q.
9 years ago
In the early summer/late spring of 2014 I was in a desperate need of a vehicle. Therefore, due to my situation at the time, I gave Matt at the Car Corral my business. I first purchased a Toyota Rav4, and then a Jeep Grand Cherokee about a month later. It has been 7-8 months after the purchases (I am still making payments on both of the vehicles!)and it turns out both buys were unfortunate mistakes.The Jeep Grand Cherokee was the first to have problems--before the first payment was even made! The passenger side window gave out a couple weeks after the vehicle was purchased. Disappointed, I called Matt and made him aware of what happened, thinking he would stand by his cars. He offered to fix it at an outrageous price, so I therefore fixed it myself which was a very good decision on my behalf since I noticed Matt has a monkey for a mechanic. At the midst of dealing with the window, I began taking closer looks at the vehicle. I noticed caps, screws, and other miscellaneous objects were improperly placed or thrown under the hood (read other reviews on Matt's amateur mechanic). I also found out both the back brakes that came with the vehicle were completely worn out and so were the shocks. The ac is leaking refrigerant, the heater doesn't work, and the radiator is cracked...the only thing that is appealing of this vehicle is its low mileage, other than that, this truck was in need of much work when I bought it.Fortunately, the Rav4 was not in as bad a condition as the Jeep, but I still had to make costly fixes shortly after I bought the vehicle (I would say within a month or less!). The first issue with this vehicle was the alternator. It completely gave out and left me stranded at my place of work. Jumping it did not help, since Japanese cars do not run with a dead battery! That was a 130 dollar fix. Shortly after that (about two weeks), I noticed the check engine light turned on. I hooked up my diagnostic scanner to the car and it told me the fuel canister was not working. That was another 250 dollars. Like the Jeep, the ac did not work also. I added refrigerant and it helped, but it still does not cool like it is supposed to. That s something I will need to have looked at this spring! I also replaced the sway bar links on the front of the vehicle (not a big deal, but this should have been checked out by the dealer!). I also want to mention that I am still waiting for a plastic corner piece that is missing on the rack of the vehicle (I noticed it was missing at the dealership and bought it up). Matt told me he would call me when he finds one at the junk yard and fix it. Well, it has been 7-8 months and I still have not heard a word from him there really must be a shortage of 01 Rav4 racks or Matt is just simply a deceiving business man (I think the deceiving business man nails it on the head!).It is quite obvious that Matt at the Car Corral gets cheap, crappy cars that look fine cosmetically but are really beaters under the hood. He does the minimum to fix them as long as they make it through a few test drives and pull off the lot so it can become his paying customer s problem later on. I actually decided to just check and make sure I was not just a really unlucky customer, so I paid the Car Corral another visit. I looked at only one car, a Chevy Equinox, and I was relieved. The heater did not work and neither did the heated seats. Let the car run long enough to make sure and nothing. I was told by one of Matt s associates that the issue could be fixed, but I know better. I am sure there are more things wrong with that SUV too.As a result, I DO NOT recommend this dealership to anyone. If one still decides to go with Car Corral, I recommend one pays really close attention or bring along someone that is car savvy. However, there are better dealerships in Kenosha. I recommend Guaranteed Auto Sales. I should have gone there in the first place!

  Brenda Starr
3 years ago
I love Car Corral bcuz I got my car there. I just love the owner Matt and Rob because they treat me very nice.Unfortunately , I went to their "new shop" on Green Bay Road and I was treated like I was in the way by the two new people running the shop. Actually, my feelings were hurt.This is not the type of treatment that the "Owner, Matt or Rob at the "Dealer Lot" has ever given me.The "Shop" is beautiful, but I didn't appreciate being rushed out bcuz the shop had other customers coming in and "my questions weren't important" in regards to my car & safety.It's not what you say to people is how you say it.Owner, Matt & Rob, please check into this, bcuz I'm thinking about getting another car.I love "Car Corral."Singer, Brenda Starr

  Doll Team 6
3 years ago
I purchased my truck here recently. They took great care of us. Gave me a fair trade in and I love the truck! Would definitely buy from them again.

  John Franco
6 years ago
This is my 2nd Car i purchased. I know shame on me. First Vehicle was 2002 Dodge Caravan. Lasted about a year then transmission blown. 2nd car i purchased there was a volswagon. Ended up spending 5G in repairs, vehicle was 5G so was a total loss, now head gasket is blown so additional money is needed. Im not spending one more dime on this pos. Cars they get are from auctions which i understand but considering ive purchase two vehicles from there and they last about a year is bad news. I will never purchase a vehicle from there.

  patrick cross
9 months ago
Great guys to deal with,not what you would expect from a car dealer, not pushy, Don't treat you like your an idiot gave great trade in price...would highly recommend

  S Ni
5 years ago
Nice guys, but were interested in a vehicle, that's been in lot for 4 months, & they wouldn't budge,on price! Not negotiable at all! Well car is still sitting, & price is the same, & they lost a cash customer!