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The New 2012 Nissan Versa Forsale at Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall.

Everyone  at Hawkinson Nissan  is eager to assist new and returning customers. Our Nissan customer service, our prices, and our dedication to our customers have helped us become one of the largest and most successful Nissan dealer in all of Illinois.

Whether you’re looking for a new or used car, truck, or SUV our staff is eager to help you find the exact vehicle that suits your needs and taste.

There are plenty of Chicago Nissan dealers to choose from, but few can match the selection and service that we can provide to car shoppers in Chicago, Orland Park, Tinley Park, South Holland, Joliet, Willowbrook, Matteson, Naperville or Oak Lawn.

2012 Nissan Versa For Sale in Chicago

Thirty seconds behind the wheel of the 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan was all it took for us to fully appreciate the all-new Mexican-built four-door. Well, that and a quick peek at its price.

The Versa packs unquestionable new-car value. Within a compact car’s footprint it delivers midsize sedan ride comfort and interior dimensions. And, at $10,990, the base-model 2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 S Sedan is the least expensive car available in the U.S.

But here’s the best part; we like driving it.

2012 Nissan Versa is a price Leader.

In truth, the price is $11,750 after adding the $760 destination/handling fee. That price still undercuts what Nissan clearly views as its biggest competition, the 2012 Hyundai Accent GLS, by $1,455.

Standard equipment includes a 1.6-liter 109-horsepower four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, six airbags, stability- and traction-control, ABS, tire-pressure monitoring and an AM/FM/CD/aux stereo.

Fuel economy – 2012 Nissan Versa

The 1.6 S with the five-speed manual is expected to earn 27 city/36 highway/30 combined mpg. And all Versas come with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty (including roadside assistance) and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Despite its marketing strength, Nissan expects this base car will account for just 5-7 percent of sales once it is available in August.

Opting for a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) raises the price by $1,170 and improves fuel economy to 30 city/38 highway/33 combined for the Versa 1.6 S CVT. A $350 Cruise Control package becomes available at this level, which includes an upgraded steering wheel, two more speakers and a light for the trunk.

The Volume Player – 2012 Nissan Versa

The majority of 2012 Versa sedan sales are expected to be the midlevel 1.6 SV CVT ($15,320) that includes everything above plus power windows/locks, remote entry, chrome exterior trim, better instrumentation and improved seating materials.

The SV Convenience Package ($350) is available with Bluetooth, an upgraded audio system with iPod control and steering wheel controls, map lights and vanity mirrors.

At the top of the model pecking order is the $16,320 Nissan Versa SL that includes everything above plus alloy wheels, foglamps, 60/40 split-fold rear seats and slightly upgraded interior trim. A $700 SL Tech package adds XM Satellite Radio, navigation with a 5.0-inch color touchscreen and XM Traffic, and a USB port.

We reverted to using our mobile phone because its map and interface were superior.

Although it’s a unique and quite attractive proposal to offer an in-dash navigation system in an “economy car,” our limited experience with this one was less than ideal.

It’s the same unit Nissan uses in its fun-to-drive Juke crossover, and it has considerable interface shortcomings. In fact, during our time with the Versa we reverted to using our mobile phone because its map and interface were superior.

Interior Goods – 2012 Nissan Versa

Aside from its funky nav system graphics and interface, the Versa’s interior is hard to complain about. OK, the seat bottoms are a little short for full-size Americans and there’s no armrest between the front seats, which is also a problem in our long-term Juke. But that’s it. Otherwise, the inside of the Versa is a fine place to spend time.

Nissan has put some sweat into the details, even including height adjustment on the driver seat. And the materials, while nothing you’d see in a Bentley, are impressive at this price point.

Fit and finish is at typically high Nissan standards, and the rear seat is huuuuuuuuuuge. The Versa’s rear headroom and legroom would be impressive at any price. In fact, it offers more rear legroom than a BMW 5 Series, Lexus LS 460 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

This is surprising considering the Versa’s wheelbase and width remain unchanged, while the car’s overall length decreases by 0.6 inches with a 2.7-inch longer rear overhang. Height is down by 1.2 inches.

Because of the larger rear overhang, the trunk has grown as well. It’s now a very large 14.8 cubic feet, which is about the same size as the trunk of an Infiniti M56.

Performance – 2012 Nissan Versa

Every 2012 Nissan Versa drives with the same, controlled bigger-than-it-should ride. We’re also fans of the sedan’s excellent four-cylinder engine and sophisticated CVT. Nissan has enjoyed well-deserved praise for its well-sorted pulley-regulated “Xtronic” automatic on nearly every vehicle it builds, and the Versa benefits from the technology.

This year, looking for a lower-revving top-gear ratio for improved highway fuel economy, they’ve added a planetary gearset within the CVT. On our drive, we observed the engine speed at 2,400 rpm at 70 mph.

We feared this new layer of mechanical overdrive might improve fuel economy but diminish what we’ve always appreciated about Nissan’s CVT, namely intelligent gear holding and response when conditions or driver mood change.

We’re glad to report we didn’t detect any difference in how the transmission behaved in any conditions.

We’ve lambasted other manufacturers’ attempts to pair a hard-working four-cylinder engine and elastic CVT, but Nissan nailed it again. No complaints.

The Versa’s engine and transmission work in quiet harmony to deliver an adequate amount of acceleration with a minimum amount of drama. Because this second-generation Nissan Versa sedan is 150 pounds lighter, the car’s acceleration should remain in the low-to-mid-9-second range to 60 mph.

How Green? – 2012 Nissan Versa

With new dual fuel injectors and continuously variable timing on both intake- and exhaust valves, Nissan eked out just 2 more horses, but the 38-mpg highway estimate represents a relatively huge 3-5 mpg improvement over the 2011 Nissan Versa Sedan depending on model/engine/transmission.

A by-product of the revised 1.6L engine’s efficiency is more complete combustion and thus lower carbon-dioxide emissions. These are both indicated by the new “Puredrive” badging, which appears on the trunk lid.

The more powerful 1.8-liter engine is available only on the carry-over first-generation Nissan Versa hatchback, which Nissan will continue to sell alongside the new Versa sedan. An all-new Versa hatchback is in Nissan’s future.

Steering and Brakes – 2012 Nissan Versa

Electric-assist power steering has a reputation for offering as much feeling as a reluctant apology, but Nissan managed to improve this as well.

Steering weight increases appropriately with speed and its on-center response and self-centering coming out of a corner would challenge a “novice” to detect anything he might call vague or out of the ordinary.

Brakes remain vented discs up front and drums in the rear, and Continental ContiPro Contact low-rolling-resistance all-season tires (185/65R15) are also carried over. And the combination works very well.

ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency brake assist are even standard across the model line and we’ll bet the car’s reduced curb weight will help improve its previously average stopping distances and fade resistance. We’ll let you know after we have a track day with the car.

Sense of Pride – 2012 Nissan Versa

This car will be impossible for the marketplace and Nissan’s competition to ignore. With its combination of space, efficiency, features, safety and appealing design, the 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan is proof that automakers know more people will feel comfortable adopting austerity measures of their own as long as we can also maintain our need for practicality, comfort, safety and yes, a sense of pride. Not to mention, the price is right.

Come in and test drive one today!!!  708-720-8999 for all the details!!!

Hawkinson Nissan Chicago Nissan Dealer near Orland Park gets over “100″ 5 STAR reviews for sales and service from Matteson Illinois Nissan customers.

READ THE 5 STAR REVIEWS BELOW         *****5 STARS Matteson (near Tinley Park ) Nissan customer loves Tinley Park Nissan dealer by Latriatt C (Matteson, IL) on September 11, 2010 Salesperson: T.J. Blough Department: Service

My Nissan Maxima is superb! It is the best car I have ever owned. I would recommend it because it is so dependable, and has the right power. Also, the performance is great for any driver. Hawkinson Nissan’s service department was very pleasant, nice, helpful and courteous. Dana was also very nice and helpful.

Our reply

We love Matteson and Tinley Park Nissan customers.  Thanks for choosing Hawkinson Nissan (near Tinley Park).

Bob Hawkinson /Owner

 

*****5 STARS

Chicago Nissan customer from Matteson loves Chicago Nissan dealer Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall

by Tracey L (Matteson, IL) on September 16, 2010 Salesperson: T.J. Blough Department: Service

Hawkinson Nissan’s service was very accommodating and polite.

Our reply

Tracey,  Thanks for giving us a tremendous review.  

Bob Hawkinson / Owner

Hawkinson Nissan

*****5 STARS

Chicago Nissan customer from Matteson gives Hawkinson Nissan in Matteson a 5 star review

by Charles G (Matteson, IL) on September 11, 2010 Salesperson: Steve Lee Department: Service

My experience with the Nissan Murano is high on my list for driving. I would recommend this vehicle because of the way it moves and feels on the road. (and I am on the road a lot) Hawkinson Nissan’s service department is great! A 5 star rating is the only way I could think of it.

Our replyThank you for the awesome  Chicago Nissan 5 star review!

Bob Hawkinson / Owner

Chicago Nissan Dealer Hawkinson Nissan

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Nissan Versa has won - 2010 award for best subcompact car

Chicago Nissan Dealer Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall stocks the Nissan Versa

Small, affordable, Nissan Versa a great compact car for the price.

Chicago Nissan dealership Hawkinson Nissan is the Matteson Auto Mall is offering a Best Car for the Money according to U.S. News and World Report. The Nissan Versa has won this 2010 award as best subcompact car because it is a pleasant car to drive and it provides good long term value.

 

Chicago Nissan Dealer Hawkinson Nissan has many “new arrivals” of the Nissan Versa.

Visit www.hawkinsonnissan.com for details on our Nissan Versa Inventory.

U.S. News and World Report’s Best Car for the money award helps car buyers determine which cars they should seriously consider for their next purchase. The award is based on both U.S. News’ automotive rankings and IntelliChoice’s estimated five year cost of ownership. Combining these two sources of data provides good information about cars and indicates which cars will not only be enjoyed by their owners but will also be a good value over the years.

  The Nissan Versa is a subcompact car. It is very economically priced for the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission. Chicago Nissan Dealer Hawkinson Nissan notes that the Versa is one of the lowest priced cars in the United States. A 1.8-liter engine with continuously variable transmission is available as an upgrade.

In these tough economic times, car buyers will likely appreciate being able to consult the list of Best Cars for the Money. Car buyers are looking for a car that they can be enjoy driving and that will still be easy on their bank accounts. Drivers of Chicagoland used cars may want to consider purchasing a Nissan Versa. Hawkinson Nissan, your Chicago Nissan dealership, will be happy to help owners of Chicagoland used cars determine what car will meet their needs.

  About Hawkinson Nissan

Chicago Nissan Dealer, Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall, is owned by brothers, Jim and Bob Hawkinson. Hawkinson Nissan services Orland Park, Tinley Park, Matteson, Oak Lawn, Joliet, South Holland and South Suburban Chicago Nissan customers.

Hawkinson Nissan is conveniently located on I-57, 30 minutes south of Chicago’s Loop, and within minutes of Orland Park, Tinley Park, Joliet, I-80, I-294, I-355 and the Indiana-Illinois border.

Hawkinson Nissan has sold thousands of New Nissan Vehicles, Certified Nissan Vehicles and Pre-owned Nissan Vehicles, since 2001. Chicago Nissan customers have given Hawkinson Nissan rave reviews on Chicago Nissan dealer review sites; such as, http://www.hawkinsonnissanreviews.com/.

Hawkinson Nissan is also Chicagoland’s largest pre-owned Infiniti and Nissan dealership. Chicago Nissan and Chicago Infiniti, Lisle Infiniti, Tinley Park Infiniti and Infiniti Orland Park customers will find the largest pre-owned Chicago Infiniti selection at Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall.

Hawkinson Ford was started in 1961 by Robert R. Hawkinson. Robert eventually retired and sold Hawkinson Ford in Oak Lawn to his four sons. Jim and Bob Hawkinson learned the car business at Hawkinson Ford in Oak Lawn and left the Oak Lawn Ford Dealership in 2001 and founded Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall.

Former Hawkinson Ford Customers are invited to visit Chicago Nissan Dealer Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall.

Chicago Nissan Dealer

Hawkinson Nissan

Matteson Auto Mall

5513 Miller Circle Drive

Matteson, Illinois 60443

708-720-8900 www.hawkinsonnissan.com

Chicago Nissan Dealer Hawkinson Nissan is excited to share the news!

“Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for All-New 2011 Nissan JUKE”

Nissan Juke - Bold New Urban Sport Cross Starts at Under $19,000 USD MSRP -

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan JUKE sport cross – including a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of just $18,960 USD.  The all-new Nissan JUKE goes on sale in October at Nissan dealers nationwide.

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Chicago Nissan Dealer Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall

Hawkinson Nissan a Chicago dealer in the Matteson Auto Mall is currently Chicagoland’s highest rated Nissan dealership on the consumer review web site DealerRater.com.  Hawkinson Nissan is a DealerRate Certified Dealer and is currently rated a 4.8 out of 5 by Chicagoland Nissan customers.  View all of Hawkinson Nissan’s DealerRater reviews – DealerRater.com

About Hawkinson Nissan

Chicago Nissan Dealer, Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall, is owned by brothers, Jim and Bob Hawkinson. Hawkinson Nissan services Orland Park, Tinley Park, Matteson, Oak Lawn, Joliet, South Holland and South Suburban Chicago Nissan customers. Bob and Jim opened Hawkinson Kia in August of 2009.

 Bob and Jim Hawkinson trained at their father Robert R. “Hawk” Hawkinson’s  Oak Lawn Ford store before before leaving the Ford dealership to open Hawkinson Nissan and Hawkinson Kia in the Matteson Auto Mall.  Eventually, family members sold Hawkinson Ford to a north side dealer group and renamed the Oak Lawn Ford dealer Hawk Ford.  

Visit the Hawkinson Matteson dealerships at HawkNissan dot com and Hawk Kia dot com

Hawkinson Nissan is conveniently located on I-57, 30 minutes south of Chicago’s Loop, and with in minutes of I-80, I-294, I-355 and the Indiana-Illinois border.

Hawkinson Nissan has sold thousands of New Nissan Vehicles, Certified Nissan Vehicles and Pre-owned Nissan Vehicles since 2001. Chicago Nissan customers have given Hawkinson Nissan and Hawkinson Kia rave reviews on Dealerater.com, Yahoo, Google and Insiderpages.com for all prospective Chicago Nissan customers to read.

Congratulations to Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall for earning the Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence!

Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall wins the prestigious award given to those dealerships achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction with both sales and service experience.  Only a select group achieve this honor.

The Owner First Award of Excellence is the highest award presented by Nissan North America to its Dealers.

This prestigious award is given to those dealerships achieving the highest levels of customer sastisfaction with both sales and service experience.  Only a select group of the best Nissan dealer in the country achieved this honor.

The Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence recognizes Nissan’s top Dealers from across the nation who were able to meet the high standards of achievement for the Owner First Award of Excellence.

It recognizes those dealerships that embody the philosophy and vision for Nissan – that is, to endeavor to provide customers with an outstanding ownership experience, from the showroom through every aspect of the dealership. Basically, to put Nissan owners first and foremost.

All Nissan dealerships across the nation were measured on a multitude of criteria including Nissan’s Owner First survey, which was sent to every Nissan customer following the purchase of a new Nissan vehicle or service on a current Nissan. The Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence dealers are recognized for consistently living up to the high standards of excellence.

Web: www.hawkinsonnissan.com

Web: www.hawkinsonkia.com

Thanks so much Hawkinson Team, you guys are AWESOME!!

DealerRater.com-REVIEW

By: cldorsey221 On: 7/9/2010 3:07:34 PM

This was by far the BEST car shopping experience that I’ve ever had.

I came into Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall pretty much knowing what I wanted for a NEW car.  Ron Hayes approached my mom and I right away, but not in a “I need a sale” type of way.

My mom and I were very impressed with the enthusiasm that Ron showed and not only that as we walked by other sales associates, they were all very friendly and seemed to work as a cohesive unit.

I test drove a 2010 Nissan Altima.

I LOVED IT!!  Once I got into the car, I knew there was no turning back.  I told Ron what I was looking to spend and I met with the GM and they worked together to make it happen.  I am truly grateful for the time that they spent with my mom and I.  It was the quickest car purchase ever, but it was professionally done.  I will tell all of my friends about my experience in hopes that they come to Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall to experience QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE and TRUE DEDICATION.

Thanks so much Hawkinson Nissan Team, you guys are AWESOME!!

Come in and test drive a new Nissan Altima at Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall.

DealerRater.com

Web: www.hawkinsonnissan.com

Web: http://www.hawkinsonkia.com

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Hawkinson Nissan and Hawkinson Kia are owned by two brothers, Bob and Jim Hawkinson, who learned the auto retail business in their Father’s Ford dealership, Hawkinson Ford in Oak Lawn.

Hawkinson Ford was started in 1961 by Robert R. Hawkinson.  Robert eventually retired and sold Hawkinson Ford in Oak Lawn to his four sons.  Jim and Bob Hawkinson learned the car business at Hawkinson Ford in Oak Lawn and left the Oak Lawn Ford Dealership in 2001 and founded Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall.

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 In 2009, Bob and Jim Hawkinson opened their second automobile dealership, Hawkinson Kia, which is located adjacent to Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall.  Hawkinson Kia is the fastest growing Kia dealership in Chicago land.  Chicago Kia customers from Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Evergreen Park, Joliet and all over the South Suburbs have purchased New Kia vehicles from Hawkinson Kia in Matteson.

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Oak Lawn customers of Hawkinson Ford can find the same quality sales and service experience from their years at Hawkinson Ford in Oak Lawn at Hawkinson Kia and Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall. 

In 2010, Hawkinson Nissan won Nissan’s highest award for customer satisfaction, the coveted Owner’s First Award.  Hawkinson Kia ranks as one of Chicago land’s top rated Customer Satisfaction dealers, according to Kia’s Midwest regional office.

In 2006 Hawkinson Ford in Oak Lawn was sold by the remaining Hawkinson family to a north side Ford dealer, who re-named Hawkinson Ford, Hawk Ford.

Oak Lawn Ford customers looking for auto sales and service experience managed by an original Hawkinson family member or a descendant of the founder, Robert Roy Hawkinson, will not be able to find it at the current Ford location in Oak Lawn.  Bob and Jim Hawkinson and their nephew, Ben Hawkinson are the only Hawkinson family members currently working in the auto retail sales business in South Chicago land. 

Bob, Jim and Ben Hawkinson are active in Hawkinson Nissan and Hawkinson Kia and can be contacted at either dealership any day of the week. Bob and Jim invite all former Hawkinson Ford customers to visit them in the Matteson Auto Mall.

Web: www.hawkinsonnissan.com

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Chicago pre-owned Infiniti dealer, Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall, is one of Chicagoland’s largest pre-owned Chicago Infiniti dealers, with a large selection of Chicago pre-owned Infiniti vehicles to choose from. Everyone knows Infiniti is the luxury division of Nissan North America, but not everyone knows that Nissan allows Nissan dealers to buy late model Infinitis at Chicago Nissan and Chicago Infiniti sanctioned auctions.

Chicago Infiniti dealers go to the same Infiniti sponsored auctions as Hawkinson Nissan and purchase the same late model Infiniti models. These late model pre-owned Infiniti vehicles are put through a rigorous 126-point inspection by Hawkinson Nissan certified technicians, who are very familiar with the Infiniti pre-owned vehicles.

As a result, Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall has specialized in selling Chicago Infiniti customers hundreds of pre-owned Infiniti models since Hawkinson Nissan opened in 2001.

Hawkinson Nissan typically stocks 15-20 pre-owned Infiniti vehicles at any given time, including the Infiniti G, Infiniti G Coupe, Infiniti EX, Infiniti FX and Infiniti QX. Click on this link to search our current selection of pre-owned Infiniti models.

Infiniti pre-owned vehicles are like no other. Infiniti builds cars to inspire at every turn. Infiniti engineering is not magic. Machines have no soul. It is the inspiration that transforms movement into motion. Chicago Infiniti pre-owned dealer Hawkinson Nissan sells the thrill of Infiniti acceleration and the satisfaction of the Infiniti experience that exceeds every expectation.

No need to buy new Infiniti vehicles when the opportunity to buy a late-model pre-owned Infiniti vehicle is available at thousands of dollars less at Hawkinson Nissan, the Chicago Infiniti pre-owned dealer in the Matteson Auto Mall. Hawkinson Nissan services Matteson Infiniti customers, Tinley Park Infiniti customers, Chicago Infiniti customers, Lisle Infiniti customers and Infiniti customers from Orland Park and beyond.

Chicago Dealer Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall near Orland Park is getting rave reviews on Yahoo Local!

Check out the reviews 4 & 5 STAR ratings!

Yahoo Local Review

**** 4 STARS

6/30/2010

by BB

I have used Hawkinson Nissan’s service department in the past and was very pleased with the service provided there at Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall.  The service staff were more than accommodating to my busy schedule. I was pleased with the service they provided at Hawkinson Nissan from the time I made the appointment till I drove away. They were very professional and treated me like family during my visit.

Comments by the OWNER Bob Hawkinson – 07/01/10 BB, thanks for taking the time to write a review of our Service department. I love that “our employees treated you like family “That’s what it’s all about! Bob Hawkinson, owner  Hawkinson Nissan Matteson Auto Mall.

Yahoo Local Review

***** 5 STARS

6/28/2010

by Felix

 Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall is a great place to look for a car.   I’ve bought two cars from them and will be back for a third. The last car I bought was the Nissan Altima, and without a doubt its the best car I’ve ever owned. I’ve recommended both friends and co-workers to visit Hawkinson Nissan whenever I hear that they are looking for a new car.

Comments by the OWNER Bob Hawkinson – 07/01/10

Felix, Thanks for the 5 star review and for your loyalty.  Jim and I appreciate the referrals very much.

Bob Hawkinson, owner Hawkinson Nissan Matteson Auto Mall

Yahoo Local Review

***** 5 STARS

6/25/2010

by M

We have purchased 2 cars at Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall, a Nissan Quest and a few months later a Nisssan Versa, and we have been happy with both cars. The saleswoman was informative, efficient, and fair, and in subsequent visits to service the cars, everybody from the receptionist to the owners have been extremely friendly and courteous. Their customer service at Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall is par to none!

Comments by the OWNER Bob Hawkinson – 07/01/10

M, We really appreciate your loyalty in buying two dcars from us. Word of mouth is our best form of advertising. Thanks for telling all Yahoo users about our dealership!

Bob Hawkinson, owner, Hawkinson Nissan

 Chicago Nissan Dealer, Hawkinson Nissan in the Matteson Auto Mall, is owned by brothers, Jim and Bob Hawkinson. Hawkinson Nissan services Orland Park, Tinley Park, Matteson, Oak Lawn, Joliet, South Holland and South Suburban Chicago Nissan customers.