Dial Auto Group Research Center: Car Buying Guides for Chicago
The Dial Auto Group Research Center answers common car-buying and ownership questions in plain language, with links to the right inventory and the right Dial dealership. Each guide is general information; vehicle features, availability and pricing vary by model and store.
Buying Guides
- New vs Used Cars: How to Choose
- Used vs Certified Pre-Owned
- What to Look for in a Used Car
- How Car Trade-Ins Work
- How Auto Financing Works
- Lease vs Buy a Car
Trucks and SUVs
- Midsize vs Full-Size Trucks
- Payload vs Towing Capacity
- 3-Row SUV Buying Guide
- AWD vs 4WD for Chicago Weather
EVs and Hybrids
Ownership in Chicago
Shop by Category
| Category | Start here |
|---|---|
| All new vehicles | New vehicles across Dial | Search new inventory |
| Used and certified | Used vehicles across Dial | Search used | Certified pre-owned |
| SUVs | SUVs across Dial |
| Trucks | Trucks across Dial |
| EVs and hybrids | EVs and hybrids across Dial |
| Commercial | Commercial vehicles across Dial |
| Brands | Brands at Dial Auto Group |
| Locations | All Dial Auto Group locations |
Sell, Trade and Finance
Value your trade, sell us your car, pre-qualify then shop or apply for financing.
Service and Parts
Choose a service location or find parts locations at the Dial dealership that sells your brand.
About These Guides
These guides are written by Dial Auto Group as general shopper information and reviewed periodically. Specific vehicle figures come from the manufacturer and are not repeated here because they change by model year and configuration. Questions? Contact us.
Last reviewed October 2026 by Dial Auto Group. General information, not financial or legal advice.