Premium Imports Online

!!! Warning !!! On 26 February 2014 I purchased a 2004 Subaru Outback from Jeff Albert (630−618−6656) at Premium Imports Online at 199 Poplar Place in North Aurora, IL. Before the sale, Jeff Albert mentioned that Subaru’s commonly have issues with their timing belts and head gaskets. However, he never mentioned that the 2004 Subaru Outback that I ended up purchasing currently had a blown head gasket. The gaskets, heads, and timing belt all had to be replaced for $ 1,800 in repairs. In addition, I later found out on the first warm day that the air conditioning unit is also non-​functional, and will need to be replaced.
The blown head gasket became apparent after I noticed a collection of coolant and oil underneath the vehicle the morning after I purchased it. These leaking fluids were not present when I test drove the car, and I presume that Jeff Albert wiped off the fluids prior to my arrival as he told me to call him before I arrived.
When I called Jeff Albert to inquire about how he would handle the situation, he said that the best he could do for me was refer me to his mechanic, Robinson’s Firestone in Aurora, IL, where he could save me a couple of bucks by getting his low rates on the repairs. He mentioned that he already saved me $ 500 dollars on the deal by reducing the sale price from $ 6,500 to $ 6,000 (which is just basic bargaining), and he was totally unwilling to compensate me for the repairs. I refused to take my car into his mechanic and throw good money after bad by falling for this ruse.
Jeff Albert was completely against standing behind his cars and his company, and he summed it up perfectly when he told me, «Well, you should’ve had it checked by a mechanic before you bought it.» He is a smooth talker, but is very deceiving and tricky. Be very cautious when dealing with this man. If you must buy a car from him, have your mechanic, not his, look at it first. Also, refuse to sign anything that voids out the Illinois State Law that grants a used car warranty to buyers.
I hope that you have found this review helpful, and can avoid making a mistake like I did and buying a car from Jeff Albert.

This is a small lot in N. Aurora but worth looking for. Shop online, then go see the car. The independent owner is not a hustler, but enthusiastic and informative. He only buys the cars he likes and trusts. Obviously any used car can have problems down the road, but his prices are fair (below KBB) and he let me take a car to my mechanic to look it over before buying! I would definitely recommend this used car dealer to friends.