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| How Long Employed at Phillips Chevrolet: Since 1997 | ||||||
| Hobbies: Golf, poker, Customer Satisfaction | ||||||
| Favorite Sports Team: Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears | ||||||
Favorite Car: Chevrolet Volt |
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I was born and raised in Palos Park. I am a graduate of Sandberg High school. I've been in the car business since 1991. I joined the Phillips Chevy team in 1997 as a Sales Manager, and like they say, hard work pays off. I am now the General Manager of Phillips Chevrolet. I am married with 3 wonderful kids. My favorite past time, other than spending it with my family, is the visit at the "Augusta National", hanging out by the Amen Corner.
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I am not big on shopping, and deal with terror when it is time to get a new van. I was so lucky my better half steered me over to Phillips. I asked her help after stopping at a few local places made me feel like I was the main item on the menu. "You can only get conversion vans if you order leather seats, a mirror on the window, etc. etc." Instead from the beginning with their phone staff that had answers and suggestions, to Eugene and Henry and Mike who came together working for me as a curstomer, it was actually pleasant and enjoyable. They found that what I really was needed was just a passenger van where we could take out the seats for our bikes and other sports equipment. I live in Naperville, an hour away, and quite frankly, it would still be worth it to go there if they were two hours away their service and price were so beyond every other dealer. I've found it always pays to listen to what my sweetheart has to say. They have the best Service and Price in the entire state. Why deal with second best?
- John
2nd purchase from this dealership. And once agin, a pleasant experience. This time had some minore credit issues and the folks at Phillips worked with me and got me the car I wanted. Special propos to Dan and Mike for helping me out and taking the extra time.
- Christopher
The staff was friendly and very helpful. This is our second purchase with Phillips and we are very happy with the salespeople and the GM. Mike M. (the GM) was extremely helpful when we purchased our last vehicle. The staff are family friendly and welcomed our children as they sat through the purchasing process with us. Our salesperson, Rich, always greeted us with a smile and a great attitude.
- Kara
Bob Brow is a great salesman. I've bought several cars from Phillips Chevrolet and I'm a proud customer. The car buying experience is always a challenge because the dealership is trying to make money and the customer is always trying to save money. I've always been able to meet down the middle with Phillips Chevrolet and close each and every deal without feeling like I've been taken advantage of or being ripped off. Mike Ditola, Mike Maheras, Mr. Darge, Bob Brow, and Harry Mays have been a benenfit for me and my company.
- Marvin
Awesome dealership and they offer great service to their customers, even years later after purchasing a vehicle. Specific thanks to Mike Maheras! ***Highly Recommended***
- Alex

Phillips Chevrolet is the #1 Selling Chevrolet Dealer
in the state of Illinois for five consecutive years!
I have purchased many vehicles from several dealerships. This is my second car purchased at Phillips. Mike Maheras and his team are far and above the most professionals I have dealt with
The entire team at Phillips has been excellent to work with. I have had some unfortunate issues with my Corvette all beyond their control and in every case they have gone out of their way to assist and make my experience the best possible. I would recommend Howard Ward my sales executive and Michael Maheras the General Manager to anyone looking for a Chevrolet vehicle.
Robert J.
"Great Reflection of What Phillips Stands For"
Greg was outstanding from start to finish. He has had great follow-up and I would be happy to purchase another vehicle from him in the future. Mike Maheras is a great reflection of what Phillips stands for. Together they made my buying experience very unexpected and I thank them for it.
Todd, Orland Park, IL
"Good Skills and Customer Service Being First"
Dear Mr. Maheras
We would like to thank you and your staff and Dan Kachinsky for ensuring that our car was repaired properly. For years we took our car to a different dealership, but it closed down. We took it to a different dealership, instead of fixing it they created more problems. We are very glad to know that there competent Chevy dealers with competent staff with good skills and customer service being first. (Service Consultant: Dan Kachinsky)
Alice & Earl, Hazel Crest, IL
"Best at What They Do"
Salesman, Jeff Stewart, is the type of salesperson every car buyer should experience. He is as good as they get in all areas of his job. General Manager, Mike Maheras, is also the best at what he does. Service Consultant, Dan Kachinsky, is the best in service I have ever dealt with. (Sales Consultant: Jeff Stewart, General Manager: Mike Maheras, and Service Consultant: Dan Kachinsky)
Richard, Wilmington, IL
"Very Satisfied"
Very satisfied that I purchased my vehicle from Phillips, Joe and Mike were great to deal with. (Sales Consultant: Joe Luque & General Manager: Mike Maheras)
Steven, Chesterton, IN
"The Best"
Like dealing with family- not the first motor vehicle we have purchased there- Mike Maheras is the best! (Sales Consultant: Alphonso Williams, Sales Manager: Mike Maheras)
Jerry, Willowbrook, IL
"Exceeded my expectations"
The service was outstanding. This is the second new car I bought from this deal (last one was 2009 Traverse 2L) and on both occasions they have EXCEEDED my expectations from the general manager Mike Maheras to the salesmen Joe Luque and Hani. They are the best dealership I have dealt with in my entire lifetime (I've bought over 20 new cars in my life), and will highly recommend them to other family, friends, and business clients. I was so impressed that I wrote a complimentary letter to the owner after the deal was completed. Keep up the good work! (Sales Consultant: Joe Luque, Sales Consultant: Hani Sahoury, General Manager: Mike Maheras)
Peter, Tinley Park, IL
"Outstanding"
I have purchased approximately 15 vehicles from Phillips since 1985. The staff is very knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and dedicated to their jobs and especially customer satisfaction. I would like to mention some of the staff that I have had the pleasure of dealing with on my purchases. Curtis Pascarella the owner, Mike Maheras, Rafat Alamawi, Henry Rhodes, Rami Alamawi, Jaime Birks, Louie Hatzis, and Yasin and Mike in Financing. The service department is outstanding, Dan, Scott, Tim, and Paul all do a thorough job in explaining what service was done to correct any problems, and I don't even have to ask for a car wash, that's automatic. And Joe who provides me with a ride home in the courtesy shuttle any time I have my vehicles in for service, or an oil change. Obviously I'm extremely satisfied with Phillips and hope to be buying cars and trucks there for another 25 years. (Sales Manager: Mike Maheras, Sales Manager: Rafat Alamawi, Used Car Manager: Henry Rhodes, Sales Consultant: Rami Alamawi, Sales Consultant: Jaime Birks, Finance Manager: Yasin Yassin, Finance Manager: Mike DiTola, Service Consultant: Dan Kachinsky, Service Consultant: Scott Perak, Service Consultant: Tim Christ, Service Consultant: Paul Osipoff)
Kenneth, Frankfort, IL
"Clean and Very Organized"
Phillips Chevrolet did a great job from start to finish. The dealership was clean and very organized. My salesperson was knowledgeable and great to deal with. The dealership GM Mike Maheras was friendly and also responsive to my expectations. I have already referred Phillips to my friends. The internet department was excellent. One of the few dealerships that had numerous cars posted online, not just stock photos. (General Manager: Mike Maheras, Sales Consultant: Jeff Walker, Internet Manager: Sarah Evans)
Scott, Orland Park, IL
"Very Impressed"
Very impressed on how I was greeted upon my visit at the dealership. Mr. Kramer was there to welcome me and treated with prompt courteous service. I even got a follow up call as I went to another dealership to shop autos. Credit Mr. Kramer for not being "pushy" but rather helpful in offering any assistance in helping me make an educated car buying decision. Finally, the entire show went out of their way to make me feel welcome...from the finance officer to the other sales staff. I even had gotten a ride to the dealership the following day by the General Manager to pick up my new car! Again, very impressive and I will for sure recommend friends and family to Phillips Chevrolet!! (Sales Consultant: Brian Kramer, Finance Manager: Matt Braley, General Manager: Mike Maheras)
David, Oak Forest, IL
"Very Happy with Our Car"
This car is for my wife. We are very happy with the car and could not have asked for a better experience buying a new car. Mike Maheras, the GM, and Mark Hawkins, our sales person, were great to work with. (Sales Consultant: Mark Hawkins, General Manager: Mike Maheras)
William, Orland Park, IL
"Fantastic Customer Service"
Henry King and Mike Maheras were great!!! Fantastic customer service! (Sales Consultant: Henry King)
Kathleen, Mokena, IL
"Another Satisfied Customer"
Mr. Mike Maheras' professionalism and leadership get the job done. He is also knowledgeable in his field. Mr. Henry King is also helpful and courteous. I am a satisfied customer. (General Manager: Mike Maheras, Sales Consultant: Henry King)
Gloria, New Lenox, IL
(From left to right: Phillips Chevrolet's General Manager, Mike Maheras;
Jalen Harris; Jada Harris; Jennifer Harris and Jasmine Harris)
"More than Completely Satisfied"
A special thanks to Mike Maheras, Eugene Wilson and Jeff Stewart. I've bought three cars from them in the last five years. I'm more than completely satisfied with all they've done for us! (General Manager: Mike Maheras, Sales Consultants: Eugene Wilson & Jeff Stewart)
Arnold, Elwood, IL
"Very Knowledgeable and Helpful"
The sales rep, Jeff Stewart, was very knowledgeable and helpful - Manager Mike Maheras made sure I was satisfied with the complete process - Finance Manager Mike DiTola provided detail information on my finance and warranty options - Matt and Harry from the delivery area provided detail information on options available to me. Because of the Phillips' staff is why I have purchased a referred family and friends that over the past 4 years resulted in the purchase of 9 vehicles. (Sales Consultant: Jeff Stewart, General Manager: Mike Maheras, Finance Managers: Mike DiTola and Matt Braley, Aftermarket Manager: Harry Mays)
Phillip, Frankfort, IL
"You Should be Proud"
On February 28, our 2009 Chevy Cobalt was towed into your service department because the car had stopped running. I had the pleasure of dealing with two individuals that work in that department.
The first individual is Bill Miller, who I also had met on a previous occasion. Mr. Miller was not only professional, but courteous as well as down to earth. He kept both my husband as well as myself informed as to what was going on with the car and to our amazement the car was completed that night.
The other individual is Tim Christ, who was in the department when I went to pick the car up. He explained to me all that was wrong, but did it in a manner that, quite frankly, I was able to understand.
You should be proud that your service department is represented so well by these men and know that we plan on being Chevy customers for a very long time. (General Manager: Mike Maheras, Service Consultants: Bill Miller & Tim Christ)
Patricia, New Lenox, IL
"Fantastic Dealership"
This is a fantastic dealership. I have owned several BMW's in the past and I was always treated like a PRINCE. I really liked the Camaro and I went to Phillips Chevy. And let me tell you, I was treated like KING. Every single employee I cam in to contact with was so helpful and nice. There was NO pressure to buy and the price of the vehicle was great. I felt that they were not trying to rip me off and they went WAY out of their way to make me happy. Even the General Manager came up to me and made sure I was comfortable and happy (great guy). All I can say is this dealership is the best I have been to and would recommend it to anyone. I will never buy a vehicle from any other dealership as long as I live and neither will my family. Special thanks to Harry Mays, wow this guy is great... Well, thanks so much! (General Manager: Mike Maheras, Sales Consultant: Dan Bachert, Aftermarket Manager: Harry Mays)
John, Chicago, IL
"Great Dealership"
Great online internet sales department, great service department and great dealership overall. (Internet Sales Manager: Brian McMahon, Service Director: Bill Featherston, General Manager: Mike Maheras)
Robert, Frankfort, IL
"Best Experience"
Best experience the wife and I have had at a dealership. Mike and Mark have been great in sales. Bill Miller has been great to work with in service. (General Manager: Mike Maheras, Sales Manager: Mark Catuara, Service Consultant: Bill Miller)
William, Orland Park, IL
"They are All Great at Phillips"
Rami Alamawi was the sales person and he did an excellent job. General Manager Mike M was also the best. Too many people to mention. They are all great at Phillips. (General Manager: Mike Maheras, Sales Consultant: Rami Alamawi)
Eileen, Mokena, IL
"Amazing"
Bob Brow and Mike M. were amazing. Everyone at Phillips were great to myself and my family. Keep up the amazing work and I will keep coming back for service! (General Manager: Mike Maheras, Sales Consultant: Bob Brow)
Susan, Tinley Park, IL
"Very Courteous & Professional"
All the staff there are very courteous and professional, especially Mr. Mike Maheras and Mr. Bill Miller. (General Manager: Mike Maheras, Service Consultant: Bill Miller)
Joseph, Frankfort, IL
Salesman Mostafar Atra, great job finding a car for me and getting the best deal.
Sales Manager Mike Darage bent over backwards for my trade & add'l price to beat the other dealers offer.
After Market Phil Jared made sure all my needs were taken care of after the sale and no pressure was put on me for add'l options.
Yasin Yassin made my last stop at financing pleasurable,
General Manager Mike Maheras made you feel at ease and at home at Phillips Chevrolet.
Jim Miller
These guys were amazing. My family purchased 4 cars in 4 days and overall 5 cars in 2 weeks. They are the reason my entire family has purchased from Phillips. I will recommend them to anyone!! Bob, Mike, and Yassim keep up the great work and I will send as many people that will listen to Phillips!!
ksurane
I met Rami after arriving at Phillips for the first time aanintriduced to me from Jackie, their online/phone sales assistant. He was very professional and listened to our wants and needs . He worked very diligently to get David and inthe exact car, color, perks , everything for us as it was not available when we first started. He and Mike did work withbus to get us where we wanted to be in price and infeelnit was a very good deal! We even made a little video afterwards with Rami for their web site! He also took some pics of me and David on our iPhone for us in front of our new car. The overall experience was very good. I have bought 4 new cars in my life so this wasn't my first rodeo, lol. They were great, good deal for us too! Thanks again Phillips Chevrolet for the best car and deal for us! Sincerely Melissa and David
Msmelis
The customer service here is great! I walked the lot and picked out the perfect used car for me. Marty, my salesperson, promptly priced the car and answered all my questions. He was very straightforward and honest. The manager, Mike, also answered my questions, and I felt like they both had my best interests in mind. They were very friendly and helpful, and I felt very comfortable buying a car from them. Start to finish, the whole process was extremely smooth and professional. I always felt like my concerns and needs were heard, acknowledged, and met. My first car buying experience was wonderful and I would recommend Phillips Chevrolet to anyone!
eqresident
I've recommended Phillips to family. I think that pretty much says it all. I bought my first new car from them seven years ago, and I plan to buy my next new car from Phillips when the time comes. For now, I have an awesome 2003 Monte Carlo SS that I am loving!
UncleEmo
I have enjoyed working with Jaime Birks (sales), Harry Mays (after market) and Mike Maheras (GM) with my new vehicle purchases over recent years. Jaime is friendly, listens to your auto needs, suggests an appropriate vehicle, explains its features and regularly follows-up. Speak with Harry if you want additional options/accessories on your vehicle. He is passionate about assisting with after market items. And, Mike is awesome to work with as it pertains to the overall experience, including price and financing options. I am looking forward to dealing with these great people and dealership for my next purchase!
acct76
Usually, shopping for a new car is a very stressful situation. Not so if you visit Phillips!
My husband went shopping there and had the good fortune to talk to Jeff Walker, the Sales Consultant. He found the perfect car, thanks to Jeff and called me at home. I agreed he should purchase the car then and there. The next day, we both went to Phillips and picked up the car! When we walked in, we happened to meet the General Manager Michael Maheras. He welcomed us to the dealership and showed us to Jeff's office. Since my husband had spent considerable time the day before taking a test drive and getting all the particulars about the car, I had to be brought up to speed on everything. Jeff showed so much patience explaining everything to me about the car! Jeff explained everything about the process and made arrangements for the car to be prepped so we could take it home. When Jeff went off to Service, we got to talk with Phil who explained all the ins and outs of On Star, etc. We really enjoyed talking with Phil. We then met Matt in Finance and he was also so efficient and such a nice, friendly person. Then Jeff took us out to the car and since I had never seen it before, he explained everything about all the various options. He was so patient and helpful, I really got very excited about the car! He is a very experienced Sales Consultant. Jeff didn't miss anything! He covered everything about the car's operation. It has so many amazing features and it could be overwhelming but Jeff simplified everything! When we left with our beautiful new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, we were so thrilled! We would highly recommend anyone visit this dealership. The people there are so helpful and courteous. The experience was terrific. I will tell anyone looking for a car to visit Phillips and ask for Jeff!
Shilrey Smith
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