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Most folks are happy if their car or truck makes it to 150,000 or 200,000 miles without needing repairs that exceed to value of the vehicle, especially if it’s a vehicle that does a lot of taxing work like towing.  Well, this 2007 Chevy Silverado has really earned its stripes, racking up over 1,000,000 miles on the odometer while hard at work. The truck, nicknamed “Big Red,” has spent the last 12 years towing RVs across the United States and Canada. The only powertrain service its Duramax diesel engine has needed was a new set…

When rumors began circulation that the all-new 8^th generation Chevrolet Corvette could be mid-engine, there were also rumors that it could include a version with an additional electric motor to provide even more power. Well, the mid-engine Vette rumors turned out to be true, and judging by this spy shot that shows an electric connector sticking out from under the hood, the hybrid rumors may be true as well. Unlike most hybrid vehicles, the Corvette’s electric motor wouldn’t be used to increase efficiency, but would instead boost performance. An electric motor could increase the...

Phillips Chevrolet is proud of our team of automotive professionals who have won numerous awards for sales and customer service every year. And you can join that team! We are interviewing and hiring in multiple departments for all three locations, where the potential to grow and advance is nearly limitless. Several members of our management team started out in the lowest entry level positions and advanced to head entire departments. Visit phillipschevyjobs.com to browse available positions and fill out an online application to begin your new career today! Phillips Chevrolet in...

Every year Cars.com compiles lists of the best of the best in vehicles currently available on the market. We are pleased to report that the Chevy Silverado has earned not one but two spots on their 2020 Pickup Truck of the Year list. The Silverado earns a place on the list in both light-duty and HD forms, thanks to a variety of available drivetrains that can work hard when they need to, but are also super-efficient and responsive when not on the job. They say the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine, “transforms the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 into a phenomenally…

The Chevy Blazer has been a big hit here at Phillips Chevrolet since it was first reintroduced last year. And it’s getting even better for the 2020 model year! This year the Blazer is available in the Redline special edition, offering a stylish look and a package of popular options and upgrades. An optional turbo 2.0L LSY four-cylinder engine also debuts in the Blazer this year. And the Blazer also gets three new exterior colors for 2020 – the Midnight Blue shown above, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, and Bright Blue Metallic. Phillips Chevrolet of Frankfort, Lansing and Bradley has Illinois…

Every year, automotive website iSeeCars.com calculates the top selling used car models by state and metropolitan area. It comes as no surprise to us here at Phillips Chevrolet that the Chevy Equinox is most popular in both the Chicagoland area, and also the whole state of Illinois. The Equinox is one of our top selling models in both new and used, and is an especially popular choice in the Great Lakes region, coming in at number one in the states of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio as well. “The Chevrolet Equinox is among the most affordable vehicles in its class…

2020 is shaping up to be a great year for Chevrolet fans! Of course, the biggest news will be the arrival of the long-anticipated mid-engine Corvette. Years of rumors finally came true when the 2020 Vette was revealed earlier this year, and we only have a few more months to wait until it arrives. The new year will also bring all-new designs to Chevy’s full-size SUV siblings, the Tahoe and Suburban. Both SUVs will boast gains in passenger and cargo room, as well as improvements in ride quality and technology. At the other end of the spectrum, Chevrolet will…

There are only two days left in 2019 – make the most of them by saving big on a new vehicle from Phillips Chevrolet! You may be considering putting off the purchase of a new Chevy until after the New Year, but there are a lot of good reasons why right now is a great time to buy!

1. This month we’re offering the Chevy Employee Discount for Everyone. The Chevy price you pay is what we pay, and not a cent more. That adds up to savings of 15% - 30% off MSRP on many vehicles across the Chevy lineup.
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As the year draws to a close, automotive award season heats up, and it is shaping up to be a great year for the all-new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette. After being named MotorTrend’s Car of the Year, and earning a spot in Car and Driver’s 10 Best, we’ve now learned that the new Vette tops The Detroit News’ “Vehicles of the Year” list as well. The Corvette earned this distinction by providing unbeatable performance at a great price without skimping on technology or creature comforts. Their reviewer points out just how great a value the Corvette is compared…

Christmas may be over, but the celebration continues at Phillips Chevrolet! You may be considering putting off the purchase of a new Chevy until after the New Year, but there are a lot of good reasons why right now is a great time to buy!

1.       This month we’re offering the Chevy Employee Discount for Everyone. The Chevy price you pay is what we pay, and not a cent more. That adds up to savings of 15% - 30% off MSRP on many vehicles across the Chevy lineup.

2.       Starting on January 1, 2020, Illinois will begin charging a trade-in…