Testimonials

When it came to purchasing our new 2014 Corvette Stingray, there was never a question as to where we would purchase it from. Nate Chandler, Van Bortel’s Corvette Specialist has been taking care of our 2004 Corvette for many years. Nate is not only an expert in his field, but he is a kind, caring person. When it was time to purchase our new car, we went straight to Nate. He helped us in every way possible ordering our new Corvette.

We were also lucky to work with Matt Fagenbaum. Matt was our go to person for all the paperwork involved in purchasing the new vehicle. He couldn’t be nicer. He kept us informed every step of the way, doing all the paperwork needed to complete the purchase. He was always ready to go a step further to make things go as smoothly as possible. He too, was very kind and caring. We were not surprised to learn he was Nate’s brother!

Imagine the excitement of having our Stingray delivered in Kitty’s Corvette Enclosed Trailer. We are thrilled with our new Stingray! Van Bortel Chevrolet made car buying an enjoyable experience for us. Why go anywhere else???

I am really enjoying driving this car. I would recommend Van Bortel for all your Corvette (or any vehicle) needs. Very positive experience. Nate and the staff took very good care of me and saw to it that things were right. Thanks also to John who serviced the car before I picked it up. It is running like a champ.

This dealer is a top notch customer service oriented dealer. My on-line buying experience with them was the easiest car purchase I have ever experienced. Corvette Specialist, Nate Chandler, is knowledgeable and as pleasant as you could ask. A follow up call from owner Kitty Van Bortel was a super personal touch. Bought the car sight unseen and saw it for the first time when they unloaded it from their custom trailer at my front door. Matt Fagenbaum delivered the car and handled the paperwork like a pro. My only regret is that I live so far away and cannot maintain a continuing service and parts relationship with them for this car. If you are going to buy a Corvette on line I would highly recommend you shop here first. Top quality people all the way around.

We purchased a new 2013 Grand Sport Corvette. Nate was very informative and understanding of needs and went out of his way to make sure that we were comfortable in our purchase. As we bought this in the winter, we really appreciated the free delivery of the car in your covered trailer. The experience was very good.

I called VB Chevy around December 2013 telling them I had a C5 Z06 and I was looking to upgrade to a C6 Z06. I went over what I was looking for, what colors I wanted, budget, etc. A few days later they called me and had a car they thought I’d be interested in, and wanted to get a look at my trade. Since it was wintertime they drove out to my place (it was literally like 0°F that day, and 75 miles from their place) to look at my car. We were able to strike a deal and I bought the car site unseen. I was a little scared, but they literally sent me about 100 high res photos of the car. I drove out to the dealer to pay for it, and they had my new car tucked away in the shop under a cover and it was everything they’d said it’d be. Later on that year I had some issues with the active handling acting up. They took a look at it once, and thought it was fixed, but it came back up again. The second time they took it back again, and were able to determine what it needed…resolving the problem. (knock on wood). Both times, I was provided with a loaner car and they fixed the car for free even though it was beyond the NYS used car warranty time limit (but under the mileage). I was initially concerned I dropped $40000+ on a used car with lingering electrical issues, but they made it right for free. I’ll also note I was looking for a car with 30,000 miles or less, and they found me one with 18,000 miles on it, and gave me good money for my trade (which needed tires & brakes).

Just picked up my first Corvette today from these guys and it was an unbelievable experience. Very professional and they treated me as if we have been friends for 20 years. THANKS VAN BORTEL!!!!!!

Much to my surprise the Vette arrived Sunday evening in perfect condition and my husband was in shock when he saw the trailer outside of our house. Thank you for a smooth and EASY transaction! You made this a very good internet experience for me. Thank you again, we love the car!

We had our 500 mile oil change and service on the 2019 Corvette Z06. It was very apparent that Van Bortel knows Corvette’s and has properly trained mechanics for Corvette’s. The mechanic went above the normal experience and showed us under the car and explained the Corvette features. While we were at the dealership we also enjoyed speaking with the dedicated Corvette sales staff.

I’ve never dealt with a more professional and knowledgeable auto dealership. This was my second Corvette purchase at Van Bortels, and I was completely pleased with the entire experience. I was offered an excellent price for my trade-in, kept me informed of when delivery would take place, and couldn’t have made the purchase any easier. Upon delivery, Steve was very careful unloading from the enclosed trailer, and spent a great deal of time explaining all the features of the new car. I LOVE THESE GUYS!!

Treated first class with respect and understanding the moment you enter the showroom. It is all about meeting your needs, I would not consider purchasing a vehicle anyplace else. Van Bortel is a 40 minute drive from my home, I have at least 6 dealers that are 5 minute drives from my home in Greece. The drive is a pleasure knowing how the team at Van Bortel will treat me. Simply the best!