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A post in the club newsletter or flyers at the next meet reach exactly the right crowd.","orgs":[{"id":"carclubs-01","name":"Northern Rays Corvette Club","website":"https://northernrayscorvetteclub.com/","phone":"","email":"nrlmembershipdirector@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1120 W Devon Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007","town":"Elk Grove Village","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Meets the second Tuesday at 7 pm at Real Time Sports and meetings are open to all, so ask the membership director for a few minutes to announce CAF."},{"id":"carclubs-02","name":"Sunburst Corvette Club","website":"https://www.sunburstcorvetteclub.com/","phone":"","email":"contactus@sunburstcorvetteclub.com","contactForm":false,"address":"800 Feinberg Ct, Cary, IL 60013","town":"Cary","distanceMiles":13,"notes":"Crystal Lake club that meets the first Thursday at 7 pm at Galati's Hideaway in Cary and puts out a member newsletter, so ask for a newsletter mention."},{"id":"carclubs-03","name":"Crystal Lake Cars & Caffeine","website":"https://www.crystallakecarshow.com/","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"","town":"Crystal Lake","distanceMiles":16,"notes":"Annual downtown Crystal Lake charity car show with an 800+ member Facebook group; ask the organizers to post CAF to that group."},{"id":"carclubs-08","name":"Chicago Corvette Club","website":"https://www.chicagocorvetteclub.com/","phone":"","email":"chicagocorvetteclub@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"945 Oak St, North Aurora, IL 60542","town":"North Aurora","distanceMiles":23,"notes":"Corvette club founded in 1958 that meets the third Wednesday at Oak Street Restaurant and Bar, so email before Nov 14 since the next meeting falls after the fair."},{"id":"carclubs-06","name":"Chicago MINI Motoring Club","website":"https://chicagominiclub.com/","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"","town":"Chicagoland","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Active MINI owners club that runs group drives around Chicagoland; use the contact form and ask President Steve Rosenblum to share CAF."},{"id":"carclubs-05","name":"Chicago Region SCCA","website":"https://scca-chicago.com/","phone":"847-729-2211","email":"cluboffice@scca-chicago.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"Chicagoland","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Autocross and racing club whose members buy and sell project cars; ask office manager George Laws about a note in the Piston Patter newsletter."},{"id":"carclubs-07","name":"Lake County Jeep Club","website":"https://www.lakecountyjeepclub.com/","phone":"","email":"info@lakecountyjeepclub.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"Lake County","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Family Jeep club in Lake County, IL that welcomes local partners; pitch CAF as a free place for members to buy or sell Jeeps."},{"id":"carclubs-04","name":"Porsche Club of America, Chicago Region","website":"https://pca-chicago.org/","phone":"","email":"pca.chicago.mbrship@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"Chicagoland","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Large regional Porsche club with its own magazine, The Chicago Scene; ask for President Dana Comolli about a mention to members."}]},{"key":"colleges","label":"College student offices","blurb":"International and transfer students buy a cheap car when they arrive and sell it when they leave. Student offices run the bulletin boards and newsletters they read.","orgs":[{"id":"colleges-01","name":"Harper College International Student Services","website":"https://www.harpercollege.edu/international/","phone":"847-925-6227","email":"isoinfo@harpercollege.edu","contactForm":false,"address":"1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":0,"notes":"Office is in Building D, Room D-138 on the CAF host campus; ask them to tell F-1 students and the International Students Club about the fair."},{"id":"colleges-02","name":"Harper College Student Engagement","website":"https://www.harpercollege.edu/services/involvement/","phone":"847-925-6242","email":"engage@harpercollege.edu","contactForm":false,"address":"1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":0,"notes":"Building A office that publishes the Harper Happenings newsletter and event calendar; ask to list CAF in both."},{"id":"colleges-03","name":"Oakton College International Students (Office of Admission)","website":"https://www.oakton.edu/admissions/apply-to-oakton/international-student/","phone":"847-635-1700","email":"internationalstudents@oakton.edu","contactForm":false,"address":"1600 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"This is the listed contact for current international students; Student Life at studentlife@oakton.edu is a second option for flyers."},{"id":"colleges-04","name":"Elgin Community College Student Experience and Engagement Center","website":"https://elgin.edu/info/elginedu-sections2/student-life/","phone":"847-214-7370","email":"studentlife@elgin.edu","contactForm":false,"address":"1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123","town":"Elgin","distanceMiles":14,"notes":"Building B, Room B173 runs student life and the MyECC Experience app; ask to post CAF as a campus community event."},{"id":"colleges-05","name":"College of Lake County Department of Global Engagement","website":"https://www.clcillinois.edu/audiences/international-students","phone":"847-543-2069","email":"international@clcillinois.edu","contactForm":false,"address":"19351 W Washington St, Grayslake, IL 60030","town":"Grayslake","distanceMiles":17,"notes":"International student office in Grayslake Campus Room B172; ask them to share CAF with F-1 students who need a cheap car or are selling before they leave."},{"id":"colleges-06","name":"Northwestern University Office of International Student and Scholar Services","website":"https://www.northwestern.edu/international/","phone":"847-491-5613","email":"oiss-students@northwestern.edu","contactForm":false,"address":"630 Dartmouth Pl, Evanston, IL 60208","town":"Evanston","distanceMiles":18,"notes":"OISS sends an international student newsletter; ask to include CAF as a used car resource for arriving and departing students."}]}]}]},{"key":"partners","label":"Partners","blurb":"Businesses we want at the event: a table on the lot, a service buyers and sellers need that day, or a sponsorship.","kinds":[{"key":"service","label":"Automotive service","categories":[{"key":"autoshop","label":"Auto repair & body shops","blurb":"Every week they quote a repair that costs more than the car is worth. That owner is our seller; the shop keeps the goodwill.","orgs":[{"id":"autoshop-02","name":"A & A Body Shop Inc.","website":"https://www.aabodyshopil.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Palatine, IL","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Since 1960."},{"id":"autoshop-16","name":"A-J & H Transmission","website":"https://www.ajhtransmission.com/","phone":"847-934-9011","email":"ajhtransmission@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"533 S Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Transmission specialist in business since 1977 and an ATRA member."},{"id":"autoshop-05","name":"Ernie's Auto Service","website":"","phone":"847-359-1456","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"609 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":""},{"id":"autoshop-01","name":"M&V AutoBody","website":"http://mvautobody.com","phone":"847-359-3430","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"550 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":""},{"id":"autoshop-08","name":"Maaco Palatine","website":"","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"255 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":""},{"id":"autoshop-07","name":"Palatine Shell Service","website":"https://www.palatineshellservice.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Palatine, IL","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Family-owned."},{"id":"autoshop-17","name":"Palella's Auto Body & Collision","website":"https://www.palellasautobodyandcollision.com/","phone":"847-259-4340","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"909 Rohlwing Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008","town":"Rolling Meadows","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Family-owned body shop since 1974; the email on its site has a misspelled domain that will bounce, so call and ask for Mario."},{"id":"autoshop-15","name":"Action Auto Services Inc.","website":"https://www.actionautoservicesinc.com/","phone":"224-801-6094","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"648 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Independent general repair shop in business since 2016 with ASE-certified technicians."},{"id":"autoshop-06","name":"AutoFix (Duke of Oil)","website":"https://www.thedukeofoil.com/palatine-autofix-repair-center","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1747 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":3,"notes":""},{"id":"autoshop-03","name":"Autokrafters on Rand","website":"https://www.autokraftersonrand.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Palatine, IL (Rand Rd)","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Family-owned 50+ years."},{"id":"autoshop-18","name":"Body Builders Automotive","website":"https://www.bodybuildersauto.com/","phone":"847-670-8383","email":"info@bodybuildersauto.com","contactForm":false,"address":"3737 Industrial Ave, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008","town":"Rolling Meadows","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Collision shop with many manufacturer certifications, serving the area for more than 40 years."},{"id":"autoshop-13","name":"Casey Automotive","website":"https://www.caseyautomotive.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Arlington Heights + Palatine + Streamwood","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Three local locations."},{"id":"autoshop-19","name":"Cosentino's Auto Service","website":"https://cosentinosautoservice.com/","phone":"847-577-0060","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"830 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":4,"notes":"Small family-owned shop since 2004 that also does pre-purchase used car inspections; phone is the only contact listed."},{"id":"autoshop-20","name":"CSN J.R. 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the site names Cody Scherer as the local operator."},{"id":"autoshop-11","name":"Dakota K Auto Repair & Tire Center","website":"https://www.dakotak.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Arlington Heights, IL","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Family-owned."},{"id":"autoshop-30","name":"Firestone Complete Auto Care Palatine","website":"https://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/illinois/palatine/","phone":"847-221-0810","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1980 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Chain location (Firestone store 356716) on Rand Rd; ask for the store manager."},{"id":"autoshop-29","name":"Midas Palatine","website":"https://www.midas.com/store/il/palatine/847-east-dundee-60074?shopnum=2588","phone":"847-794-8472","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"847 E Dundee Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Chain location (Midas store 2588); no manager is named online."},{"id":"autoshop-21","name":"Parkside Auto Body","website":"https://parksideautobody.com/","phone":"847-394-9100","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1 S Hickory Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Family-owned collision shop at the same location for over 50 years; ask for Tim or Greg."},{"id":"autoshop-24","name":"7th Gear Auto Repair","website":"https://7thgearautorepair.com/","phone":"224-659-3461","email":"7thgearautorepair@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"501 Morse Ave Unit B, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Independent BMW and Mini specialist; reviews name the owner as Ben."},{"id":"autoshop-25","name":"BNC Quality Auto Body","website":"https://bncqualityautobody.com/","phone":"847-985-6669","email":"bncqualityauto@aol.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1007 Lunt Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Family-owned collision shop since 1987 with I-CAR Gold Class certification."},{"id":"autoshop-23","name":"Chicago Auto Center","website":"http://autorepairschaumburgil.com/","phone":"847-524-2886","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"921 Estes Ct, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Family-owned general repair shop in Schaumburg since 1997; phone is the only contact listed."},{"id":"autoshop-27","name":"Collision Service Center","website":"https://www.collisionservicecenter.com/","phone":"847-895-1776","email":"csc@collisionservicecenter.com","contactForm":false,"address":"924 Morse Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Family-owned body shop run by owners Ernie and Aurora De Loera."},{"id":"autoshop-31","name":"Kranz Auto Repair","website":"https://kranzauto.com/","phone":"847-381-5585","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"111 S Lageschulte St, Barrington, IL 60010","town":"Barrington","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Family-owned since 1946; reviews name the owner as Tom Kranz."},{"id":"autoshop-35","name":"Performance Auto Center","website":"https://performanceautocenter.com/","phone":"847-891-7787","email":"craig@performanceautocenter.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1051 Bonaventure Dr, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007","town":"Elk Grove Village","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Family-owned shop for over 25 years; the listed email is for Craig at the Elk Grove location."},{"id":"autoshop-26","name":"Proper BodyWerks","website":"https://properbodywerks.com/","phone":"630-635-2606","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"910 Morse Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Family-owned collision and restoration shop; reviews name the owner as Marcin."},{"id":"autoshop-28","name":"Schaumburg Automedics","website":"https://greatwater360autocare.com/shops/schaumburg-automedics","phone":"847-352-2886","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"503 Lunt Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Shop serving Schaumburg since 1989, now part of the GreatWater 360 Auto Care chain."},{"id":"autoshop-34","name":"A & A Complete Automotive Repair","website":"https://aacompleteautomotive.com/","phone":"847-437-2177","email":"aacompleteautomotive@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1805 S Busse Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056","town":"Mount Prospect","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Family-owned shop founded in 1995; staff also speak Spanish, Polish, and Italian."},{"id":"autoshop-42","name":"Alpine Automotive Inc.","website":"https://alpineauto.com/","phone":"847-438-7770","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1320 Ensell Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047","town":"Lake Zurich","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Family-owned since 1978 with its own towing; the site also lists 847-250-4976."},{"id":"autoshop-36","name":"EGM Automotive","website":"https://egmautomotive.com/","phone":"847-301-0058","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1195 Rohlwing Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007","town":"Elk Grove Village","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Family-owned neighborhood service station that works on foreign and domestic cars."},{"id":"autoshop-44","name":"Lord's Auto Care Service","website":"https://www.lordsautocare.com/","phone":"630-837-7676","email":"lordsauto@sbcglobal.net","contactForm":false,"address":"265 E Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107","town":"Streamwood","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Family-owned repair and tire shop serving Streamwood, Hanover Park, and Bartlett."},{"id":"autoshop-22","name":"Magnum Automotive Inc.","website":"https://magnumauto.net/","phone":"847-593-0707","email":"info@magnumauto.net","contactForm":false,"address":"2231 E Oakton St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Family-owned collision and mechanical shop that also does restorations."},{"id":"autoshop-37","name":"Rolando's Car Care","website":"https://rolandoscarcare.com/","phone":"847-228-5036","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1700 Busse Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007","town":"Elk Grove Village","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Family-owned since 2002 by four brothers, with mechanical and collision repair under one roof."},{"id":"autoshop-45","name":"Ace Transmission, Inc.","website":"https://acetransmissioninc.com/","phone":"630-289-8030","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"2107 Irving Park Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133","town":"Hanover Park","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Family-owned since 1978, doing transmission work plus general repair."},{"id":"autoshop-43","name":"Remington Automotive of Lake Zurich","website":"https://www.remingtonautocare.com/","phone":"847-438-1844","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"507 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047","town":"Lake Zurich","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Third-generation family tire and repair shop in business for over 30 years."},{"id":"autoshop-33","name":"The Body Shop of Barrington","website":"http://www.tbsbarrington.com/","phone":"847-381-6004","email":"TBSBarrington@aol.com","contactForm":false,"address":"27W937 Commercial Ave, Lake Barrington, IL 60010","town":"Lake Barrington","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Family-owned independent collision shop open for more than 33 years."},{"id":"autoshop-40","name":"Hi-Tech Complete Auto Repair","website":"https://hi-techrepair.com/","phone":"847-808-9544","email":"hitechautoshop@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"890 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090","town":"Wheeling","distanceMiles":9,"notes":"Family-owned shop that handles both mechanical and body repair."},{"id":"autoshop-38","name":"Advanced VTech","website":"https://www.advancedvtech.com/","phone":"847-777-5000","email":"info@advancedvtech.com","contactForm":false,"address":"320 Lexington Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089","town":"Buffalo Grove","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Full-service car and truck shop that also does fleet work and alternative fuel conversions."},{"id":"autoshop-39","name":"CDE Collision Centers of Buffalo Grove","website":"https://www.cdecollisioncenters.com/autobody-locations/auto-body-repair-buffalo-grove/","phone":"847-383-0770","email":"Buffalogrove@cdecollisioncenters.com","contactForm":false,"address":"920 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089","town":"Buffalo Grove","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"One of 15 locations of a family-owned regional collision chain."},{"id":"autoshop-41","name":"Rick's Auto Repair Inc.","website":"https://ricksautorepairwheeling.com/","phone":"847-537-7870","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"528 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090","town":"Wheeling","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Auto and truck repair shop in Wheeling since 1986; Spanish is spoken."},{"id":"autoshop-46","name":"Gustafson Body Shop","website":"https://www.gustafsonbodyshop.com/","phone":"847-566-4300","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"23 W Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060","town":"Mundelein","distanceMiles":13,"notes":"Family-owned body shop with over 50 years in Mundelein; the only email on its site is under another name, so use the form or call."},{"id":"autoshop-47","name":"ProAuto","website":"https://www.proautoillinois.com/","phone":"847-232-7777","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"6100 W Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053","town":"Morton Grove","distanceMiles":15,"notes":"Family-owned shop run by Lee and Julie Hardegree."},{"id":"autoshop-09","name":"CarFix Auto Center and Body Shop","website":"https://www.carfixchicago.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Palatine","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":""},{"id":"autoshop-14","name":"Real Autohaus Automotive","website":"https://www.realautohaus.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Arlington Heights / Rolling Meadows","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":null,"notes":""}]},{"key":"tires","label":"Tire shops","blurb":"They quote a full set of tires on a car that isn't worth much more. That owner is ready to sell, and a card at the counter gives them somewhere to go.","orgs":[{"id":"tires-19","name":"Casey Automotive Palatine","website":"https://heartautocare.com/locations/palatine-il/","phone":"847-934-6602","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"138 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Firestone tire dealer and repair shop, now part of HEART Certified Auto Care; site offers online tire quotes."},{"id":"tires-21","name":"Mavis Tires & Brakes Palatine","website":"https://www.mavis.com/locations/palatine-il/","phone":"847-388-3072","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"871 E Dundee Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Chain tire store in Palatine; pitch the store manager on booking tire jobs from buyers."},{"id":"tires-15","name":"S&R Roadside Mobile Tire Service","website":"","phone":"847-754-9130","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1201 N Winslowe Dr, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Palatine mobile tire service open 24 hours that fixes and swaps tires on site, a natural fit for working the lot; no website found."},{"id":"tires-01","name":"Busch Auto Service Center","website":"https://www.buschauto.com/","phone":"847-358-1234","email":"info_busch@comcast.net","contactForm":false,"address":"137 S Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Family-owned Goodyear tire dealer and repair shop in downtown Palatine."},{"id":"tires-02","name":"Belle Tire Palatine","website":"https://www.belletire.com/locations/2021-n-rand-rd-palatine-il-60074","phone":"847-348-8781","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"2021 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":4,"notes":"Chain store, ask the store manager about counter flyers."},{"id":"tires-03","name":"Discount Tire Palatine","website":"https://www.discounttire.com/store/il/palatine/s/1459","phone":"847-221-2780","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1940 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":4,"notes":"Chain store next to Gordon Food Service, ask the store manager about counter flyers."},{"id":"tires-05","name":"Acorn Tire & Service","website":"https://www.acorntire.com/Find-Us/Mode/1/435-West-Wise-Road-Schaumburg-IL-60193/details","phone":"847-882-0600","email":"acorntire.hoffman@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"435 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Family tire business since 1928, and this email is the one the site lists for the Schaumburg shop."},{"id":"tires-22","name":"Belle Tire Hoffman Estates","website":"https://www.belletire.com/locations/1165-west-higgins-rd-hoffman-estates-il-60169","phone":"847-230-4541","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1165 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169","town":"Hoffman Estates","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Second Belle Tire on the list after Palatine, so coordinate the ask with that store."},{"id":"tires-10","name":"Car-One Tire & Auto","website":"https://www.car1tireandauto.com/","phone":"847-798-8180","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"790 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169","town":"Hoffman Estates","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Independent Goodyear Tire & Service Network dealer with strong reviews; ask the owner about a tire table on the lot."},{"id":"tires-04","name":"Cassidy Tire & Service Arlington Heights","website":"https://www.cassidytire.com/stores/view/5159/","phone":"847-999-4895","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"712 E Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Regional Chicagoland tire chain, and the store page lists Chris C. as manager."},{"id":"tires-11","name":"CNS Automotive Inc.","website":"https://www.cnsautomotive.com/","phone":"847-397-2252","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"2133 Hammond Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Independent tire and repair shop since 1990 carrying Bridgestone, Firestone and Hankook; site says call for pricing and appointments."},{"id":"tires-23","name":"Just Tires Arlington Heights","website":"https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/shops/IL/Arlington-Heights/000901274","phone":"847-797-1760","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"221 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Goodyear-owned tire chain store; call the store directly."},{"id":"tires-20","name":"Mavis Tires & Brakes Arlington Heights","website":"https://www.mavis.com/locations/arlington-heights-il/","phone":"847-388-3732","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"840 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Chain tire store on Algonquin Rd, the same road as Harper; ask the store manager about local event sponsorship."},{"id":"tires-24","name":"Discount Tire Mount Prospect","website":"https://www.discounttire.com/store/il/mount-prospect/s/1508","phone":"847-253-2474","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"208 E Rand Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056","town":"Mount Prospect","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Second Discount Tire on the list after Palatine; phone taken from the Firestone dealer locator."},{"id":"tires-13","name":"Tire Service","website":"","phone":"847-640-8019","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"150 Seegers Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007","town":"Elk Grove Village","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Highly rated independent tire shop found only in a directory listing with no website; open Monday to Thursday, so call early in the week."},{"id":"tires-14","name":"Euro Tire Boutique","website":"","phone":"847-947-7500","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"420 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090","town":"Wheeling","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Independent tire and repair shop with good reviews; no website found, only directory listings, so call."},{"id":"tires-12","name":"J's Tire Alignment, Inc.","website":"","phone":"630-823-8298","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"28 Barrington Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107","town":"Streamwood","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Independent tire, alignment and brake shop; its listed website jstirealignment.com does not load, so call."},{"id":"tires-06","name":"Lake Zurich Tire & Auto","website":"","phone":"847-726-2780","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"526 W IL Route 22, Lake Zurich, IL 60047","town":"Lake Zurich","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Independent Goodyear dealer with no website found, so details come from its Goodyear dealer page."},{"id":"tires-16","name":"Suburban Tire Auto Repair Center Hanover Park","website":"https://www.suburbantire.com/locations/hanover-park-il","phone":"630-830-3997","email":"hanoverpark@suburbantire.com","contactForm":false,"address":"2064 W Lake St, Hanover Park, IL 60133","town":"Hanover Park","distanceMiles":9,"notes":"Local multi-store tire and repair group; this store publishes its own email."},{"id":"tires-18","name":"J & J Tire Repair","website":"","phone":"847-296-4150","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"969 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Small independent tire repair and sales shop open seven days; no website found and reviews are mixed."},{"id":"tires-17","name":"Tire Zone","website":"https://www.tirezonedesplaines.com/","phone":"630-333-3336","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1267 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Tire-focused shop whose site lists Palatine, Wheeling and Rolling Meadows among the areas it serves."},{"id":"tires-07","name":"Quick Tire Shop Elgin","website":"https://quicktiresshop.com","phone":"847-888-3651","email":"quicktireshopelgin.com@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"817 St. Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120","town":"Elgin","distanceMiles":12,"notes":"Sells new and used tires, so it sees a lot of budget-minded owners."},{"id":"tires-09","name":"Bunge's Tire & Auto","website":"https://www.bungestire.com","phone":"847-741-2799","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"826 S McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123","town":"Elgin","distanceMiles":13,"notes":"Independent tire and auto shop whose site names the owner as Steve."},{"id":"tires-08","name":"Wauconda Car Care & Tire Center","website":"http://www.waucondacarcare.com/","phone":"847-526-9185","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"619 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084","town":"Wauconda","distanceMiles":13,"notes":"Family-owned tire and repair shop, and the owner is listed as Stan Stetz."}]},{"key":"inspectors","label":"PPI & mobile inspectors","blurb":"Buyers want an inspection before handing over cash. An inspector on the lot closes deals for everyone and books jobs all day.","orgs":[{"id":"inspectors-11","name":"Advanced Auto","website":"https://www.greatwater360autocare.com/shops/advanced-auto","phone":"847-776-3566","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"300 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"GreatWater 360 network shop page lists Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections; open Mon to Fri 8 to 5 with no Saturday hours posted."},{"id":"inspectors-10","name":"Stephens Automotive","website":"https://www.stephensautomotive.com/","phone":"847-705-8770","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"673 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Homepage lists Pre-purchase Inspections as a service and a testimonial praises a used car inspection; hours not posted, call for appointment."},{"id":"inspectors-14","name":"Douglas Automotive - Barrington","website":"https://www.greatwater360autocare.com/shops/douglas-auto-barrington","phone":"847-381-0454","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"417 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010","town":"Barrington","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"GreatWater 360 shop page lists Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections; open Mon to Fri 7 to 6 with no Saturday hours posted."},{"id":"inspectors-12","name":"K Auto","website":"https://www.greatwater360autocare.com/shops/k-auto-arlington-heights","phone":"847-797-1178","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1804 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"GreatWater 360 shop page lists Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections; in Arlington Heights since 1974, open Mon to Fri 7 to 5."},{"id":"inspectors-13","name":"Wheeling Auto","website":"https://www.greatwater360autocare.com/shops/wheeling-auto","phone":"847-259-3776","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"2430 E Hintz Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"GreatWater 360 shop page lists Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections; despite the name the shop is in Arlington Heights, open Mon to Fri 7 to 5."},{"id":"inspectors-17","name":"FTD Auto - Bartlett","website":"https://www.ftdauto.com/","phone":"630-855-5234","email":"info@ftdauto.com","contactForm":false,"address":"213 E Lake St, Bartlett, IL 60103","town":"Bartlett","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Site has a pre-purchase inspection page aimed at Hoffman Estates buyers and posts Sat and Sun hours of 8 to 4, though its schema lists weekdays only, so confirm."},{"id":"inspectors-16","name":"Lindberg Automotive","website":"https://www.lindbergauto.com/","phone":"847-438-3600","email":"lindbergauto@comcast.net","contactForm":false,"address":"20818 N Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047","town":"Lake Zurich","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Services page lists Pre-Purchase Inspections and says the shop will help maintain the car from that inspection onward; open Mon to Fri 7:30 to 4:30."},{"id":"inspectors-15","name":"Sparks Car Care","website":"https://sparkscarcare.com/","phone":"847-540-1260","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"491 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047","town":"Lake Zurich","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Has a dedicated pre-purchase inspection page saying techs examine the car beyond a test drive and urging buyers to make offers contingent on it; closed weekends."},{"id":"inspectors-19","name":"Accurate Auto","website":"https://www.greatwater360autocare.com/shops/accurate-auto","phone":"847-297-1330","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1580 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"GreatWater 360 shop page lists Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections; open Mon to Fri 8 to 5."},{"id":"inspectors-18","name":"MB Auto","website":"https://www.greatwater360autocare.com/shops/mb-auto","phone":"847-824-1190","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1190 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"GreatWater 360 shop page lists Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections; open Mon to Fri 8 to 5."},{"id":"inspectors-20","name":"Tire Kickers","website":"https://tirekickers.biz/","phone":"847-635-9552","email":"info@tirekickers.biz","contactForm":false,"address":"600 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Inspection-only company that says its pre-purchase inspections are available in the Chicago area; open 9 to 6 and closed Sundays, main line 833-384-3022."},{"id":"inspectors-21","name":"Douglas Automotive - Fox River Grove","website":"https://www.greatwater360autocare.com/shops/douglas-auto-fox-river-grove","phone":"847-639-4552","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"416 Northwest Hwy, Fox River Grove, IL 60021","town":"Fox River Grove","distanceMiles":11,"notes":"Sister shop of Douglas Barrington whose GreatWater 360 page lists Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections; open Mon to Fri 7:30 to 5:30."},{"id":"inspectors-22","name":"Trella Auto Tech","website":"https://www.trellaauto.com/","phone":"630-595-1590","email":"trellaautotech@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"10 Irving Park Rd, Bensenville, IL 60106","town":"Bensenville","distanceMiles":11,"notes":"Services page says its technicians specialize in pre-purchase inspections for used car buyers, and it is open Saturday 9 to 5."},{"id":"inspectors-24","name":"Loyola Service","website":"https://www.loyolaservice.net/","phone":"847-729-8740","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"2055 Johns Dr, Glenview, IL 60025","town":"Glenview","distanceMiles":12,"notes":"Has a dedicated pre-purchase inspection page with a condition report; open Mon to Fri 7:30 to 5 and closed weekends."},{"id":"inspectors-23","name":"Midwest Performance Cars - Northbrook","website":"https://www.midwestperformancecars.com/","phone":"847-849-1898","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1848 Holste Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062","town":"Northbrook","distanceMiles":12,"notes":"European car shop with a pre-purchase inspection page promising a written report and no upselling, serves Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove; weekdays only."},{"id":"inspectors-01","name":"Auto Scout Diagnostics","website":"","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"Palatine area","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"PPI specialist per Yelp; look up contact."},{"id":"inspectors-09","name":"AutoNation Mobile Service","website":"https://www.autonationmobileservice.com/i/locations/illinois/schaumburg/","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Chicagoland (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mobile mechanic service covering Schaumburg, Arlington Heights and Des Plaines that offers pre-purchase inspections, with chat and a help center but no published phone. Owned by AutoNation, a dealer group, so weigh the competitive conflict before inviting them onto the lot."},{"id":"inspectors-06","name":"Car Expert Chicago","website":"https://www.carexpertchicago.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Chicagoland (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":""},{"id":"inspectors-26","name":"CarInspections.com","website":"https://carinspections.com/","phone":"512-686-1729","email":"info@carinspections.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"National mobile inspection service whose Chicago page lists Schaumburg and Arlington Heights and charges $199.99 for a standard on-site inspection."},{"id":"inspectors-05","name":"Chicago's Best Mobile Mechanic","website":"https://www.chicagosmobilemechanic.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Chicagoland (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"10+ years of used-car inspections."},{"id":"inspectors-02","name":"Grease Nomads","website":"","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"Northwest suburbs (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mobile mechanics; look up contact."},{"id":"inspectors-27","name":"Instant Car Fix","website":"https://www.instantcarfix.com/","phone":"844-669-6324","email":"contact@instantcarfix.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mobile mechanic platform whose Schaumburg page offers a Pre-Purchase Car Inspection and lists Arlington Heights, open 8am to 8pm seven days."},{"id":"inspectors-08","name":"Lemon Squad","website":"https://lemonsquad.com/local/chicago-il","phone":"888-231-7965","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Chicagoland (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"National mobile PPI network covering Illinois at $220 for a standard inspection, though its site says it does not schedule weekend inspections."},{"id":"inspectors-04","name":"Mobile Mechanic Pros Chicago","website":"https://www.mobilemechanicschicago.com","phone":"312-444-0244","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Chicagoland (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":""},{"id":"inspectors-03","name":"Mobile Mechanics of Chicago","website":"https://www.mobilemechanicsofchicago.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Chicagoland (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Pre-purchase inspections on site."},{"id":"inspectors-25","name":"Vehicle Inspectors","website":"https://vehicleinspectors.com/","phone":"888-923-5890","email":"dispatch@vehicleinspectors.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"National mobile network with an Arlington Heights page that sends an inspector to the seller from $249 with a photo report in 24 hours; phones 8am to 8pm."},{"id":"inspectors-07","name":"YourMechanic","website":"https://www.yourmechanic.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"National platform, mechanics in Palatine / Arlington Heights","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"150-point PPI; platform, not a local shop."}]},{"key":"detailers","label":"Detailers & car washes","blurb":"Sellers want their car looking its best on the lot. Pre-event detail packages or on-site touch-ups are an easy upsell for them.","orgs":[{"id":"detailers-16","name":"Route 62 Wash and Lube","website":"https://route62washandlube.com/","phone":"847-776-6780","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1570 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":1,"notes":"Touchless wash with detail packages about half a mile down Algonquin Rd from Harper."},{"id":"detailers-17","name":"Atomic Express Car Wash","website":"http://www.atomicexpresscarwash.com","phone":"847-980-8888","email":"wash@atomicexpresscarwash.com","contactForm":false,"address":"2241 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Palatine Chamber member whose Palatine express wash is listed as coming soon, so confirm it is open."},{"id":"detailers-01","name":"Arlington Car Wash and Detail","website":"","phone":"847-485-1200","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"2031 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":3,"notes":""},{"id":"detailers-03","name":"Delta Sonic Car Wash","website":"","phone":"847-465-0002","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1245 E Dundee Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Chain; ask for local manager."},{"id":"detailers-10","name":"LUSTR Automotive (LUSTR Detail)","website":"https://lustrdetail.com/","phone":"773-715-4198","email":"service@lustrdetail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"257 N Woodwork Ln, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"PPF, ceramic coating and tint studio that works by appointment only, and Yelp shows a different phone (331-757-3417)."},{"id":"detailers-09","name":"Cordero Auto Detailing","website":"http://www.corderoautodetailinginc.com/","phone":"224-567-3421","email":"corderoautodetailinginc@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1724 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":4,"notes":"Open daily 8 to 6 with ceramic coating and wash memberships; the street address and a second email (cadetailinginc@gmail.com) come from its Setmore booking page."},{"id":"detailers-04","name":"Elite Luxe Auto Detailing","website":"https://eliteluxeautodetailing.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Arlington Heights studio + mobile","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Mobile capable - could work the lot."},{"id":"detailers-13","name":"Erden's Hand Car Wash & Detailing","website":"https://erdenscarwash.com/","phone":"312-625-7500","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1105 Remington Rd Suite A1, Schaumburg, IL 60173","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Walk-in hand wash from $50 with ceramic coating and paint correction, and the site lists only a phone with no email or form."},{"id":"detailers-19","name":"MK Auto Studio","website":"https://mkautostudio.com/","phone":"224-500-5459","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"479 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Hand wash and detail studio that does paint correction and ceramic coating."},{"id":"detailers-12","name":"Northwest Auto Wash","website":"https://northwestautowash.com/","phone":"847-259-1420","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"900 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Full-service wash with hand towel drying and showroom details from $199, and detail bookings use a separate line (847-848-4714)."},{"id":"detailers-02","name":"Platinum Auto Detailing & Hand Car Wash","website":"","phone":"847-734-0101","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1915 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":""},{"id":"detailers-20","name":"Three Oaks Carwash & Detail Center","website":"https://threeoakscarwash.com/","phone":"847-352-5400","email":"support@threeoakscarwash.com","contactForm":false,"address":"985 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Full service car wash with detail packages; the site does not list a ZIP code."},{"id":"detailers-18","name":"Wise Hand Car Wash & Detail","website":"https://www.wisehandcarwashanddetailing.com/","phone":"847-352-0965","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1811 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Hand car wash that also does detailing and waxing."},{"id":"detailers-22","name":"Auto Image","website":"https://www.autoimageinc.com/","phone":"847-304-4333","email":"info@autoimageinc.com","contactForm":false,"address":"417 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010","town":"Barrington","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Detailer and XPEL installer doing ceramic coatings, open weekdays only."},{"id":"detailers-23","name":"Barrington Deep Hand Car Wash","website":"https://barringtondeephandcarwash.com/","phone":"847-450-8384","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"505 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010","town":"Barrington","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Hand car wash with complete details listed at $299."},{"id":"detailers-15","name":"Ghost Industries","website":"https://ghost-ind.com/","phone":"847-626-8492","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"624 Estes Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"PPF, ceramic coating, tint and detailing shop open weekdays 10 to 6 and closed weekends."},{"id":"detailers-14","name":"Next LVL Auto Spa","website":"https://www.schaumburgautospa.com/","phone":"630-999-6001","email":"info@schaumburgautospa.com","contactForm":false,"address":"916 Lunt Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Hand wash, detailing, ceramic and tint shop that also lists windshield repair, but some site pages look dated, so confirm it is still active."},{"id":"detailers-21","name":"Luminescent Detailing Co.","website":"https://lumidetailing.com/","phone":"847-250-9090","email":"info@lumidetailing.com","contactForm":false,"address":"865 Telser Rd Unit 160, Lake Zurich, IL 60047","town":"Lake Zurich","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Large detail shop and XPEL installer that also offers concierge pickup."},{"id":"detailers-06","name":"Brilliant Shine Detailing","website":"https://www.brilliantshinedetailing.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Streamwood, IL (mobile)","town":"Streamwood","distanceMiles":9,"notes":""},{"id":"detailers-26","name":"Will's Garage","website":"https://www.willsgaragedetailing.com/","phone":"708-303-8145","email":"willsgaragedetailing@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"165 Prairie Lake Rd Unit K, East Dundee, IL 60118","town":"East Dundee","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Ceramic coating and XPEL PPF detail shop a bit past the usual radius."},{"id":"detailers-27","name":"DPM Auto Pros","website":"https://dpmautopros.com/","phone":"224-323-6242","email":"support@dpmautopros.com","contactForm":false,"address":"2820 Old Willow Rd Unit B, Northbrook, IL 60062","town":"Northbrook","distanceMiles":11,"notes":"Detailing and ceramic coating shop in Northbrook, past the usual radius."},{"id":"detailers-08","name":"BrushHour","website":"https://www.brushhour.co","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Schaumburg (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":""},{"id":"detailers-11","name":"ChiGlow Detailing","website":"https://chiglowdetail.com/","phone":"224-374-9714","email":"chiglowdetailing@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mobile-only detailer based in Palatine with ceramic coating and paint correction, so it could work cars right on the lot."},{"id":"detailers-07","name":"DMC Mobile Auto Detailing","website":"https://www.dmcmobileautodetail.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Barrington / Schaumburg / Hoffman Estates (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":""},{"id":"detailers-24","name":"Elegant Mobile Detail LLC","website":"https://www.elegant-md.com/","phone":"224-587-0251","email":"Elegantdetail28@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"Buffalo Grove","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Fully mobile detailer based in Buffalo Grove that lists Palatine in its service area."},{"id":"detailers-25","name":"RBN Mobile Detailing","website":"https://rbnmobiledetailing.com/","phone":"312-493-8625","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mobile detailer that lists Palatine and Inverness in its service area and has a booking form."},{"id":"detailers-05","name":"Soap Opera Mobile Detailing","website":"https://www.soapoperadetailing.com","phone":"847-660-9153","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Schaumburg / Hoffman Estates / Palatine (mobile)","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mobile - could work the lot."}]},{"key":"autoglass","label":"Auto glass, tint & audio","blurb":"Buyers fix a chipped windshield or add tint and remote start right after they buy. A mobile glass tech can repair chips on the lot all day.","orgs":[{"id":"autoglass-10","name":"Mega Auto Glass Inc.","website":"https://megaautoglassil.com/","phone":"847-275-8947","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"544 W Colfax St Unit 3, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Palatine glass shop offering mobile service and chip repair, a strong fit for on-lot fixes."},{"id":"autoglass-07","name":"Umbra Window Tinting","website":"https://www.umbrawindowtinting.com/","phone":"847-912-1869","email":"info@umbrawindowtinting.com","contactForm":false,"address":"811 W Higgins Rd Unit B, Schaumburg, IL 60195","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Auto tint, PPF and ceramic shop with a second location in Glendale Heights, and Birdeye shows Saturday hours of 8 to 4."},{"id":"autoglass-05","name":"Tinting Chicago (Palatine)","website":"https://www.tintingchicago.com/1402-n-rand-rd-palatine/","phone":"773-714-8100","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1402 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":4,"notes":"Window tint shop, part of a four-location tint and wrap company, that installs XPEL film in Palatine and is open Saturdays 8 to 3."},{"id":"autoglass-11","name":"Advanced Auto Glass, Inc.","website":"https://www.autoglassadvantage.com/","phone":"847-352-4913","email":"estimate@autoglassadvantage.com","contactForm":false,"address":"502 Morse Ave Suite A, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Windshield replacement shop that also does minor chip repairs."},{"id":"autoglass-25","name":"Best Buy Schaumburg","website":"https://stores.bestbuy.com/il/schaumburg/900-e-golf-rd-305.html","phone":"847-843-3515","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"900 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Yelp lists this store for remote start installs, but the store page does not confirm Geek Squad Autotech service."},{"id":"autoglass-08","name":"DPS Automotive","website":"https://dpsdealers.com/","phone":"847-749-2255","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"855 W University Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Installs Compustar remote start, audio, dash cams and tint, and one directory lists an older phone (847-250-2380)."},{"id":"autoglass-01","name":"Gerber Collision & Glass (Palatine)","website":"https://www.gerbercollision.com/locations/palatine-il","phone":"847-438-4303","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"20338 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"National collision chain whose Palatine shop offers mobile or drop-off windshield repair and replacement, so ask for the local manager."},{"id":"autoglass-18","name":"SAVAGE","website":"https://www.savageedition.com/","phone":"312-631-0000","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1002 Lunt Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Luxury customization shop doing clear and color PPF plus wraps, by appointment only."},{"id":"autoglass-23","name":"Tint World Schaumburg","website":"https://www.tintworld.com/locations/il/schaumburg-083","phone":"224-804-0246","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1228 N Roselle Rd Suite B, Schaumburg, IL 60195","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Franchise store that installs car audio and remote starts alongside its tint and PPF work."},{"id":"autoglass-04","name":"Auto Glass Plus","website":"https://www.chicagoautoglassplus.com/","phone":"847-483-5237","email":"autoglassplus@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1929 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Independent shop advertising free mobile service and a lifetime warranty, and Birdeye shows Saturday hours of 8 to 2."},{"id":"autoglass-24","name":"CarMania","website":"https://www.carmania.us/","phone":"847-541-1100","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"533 S Arthur Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Repair shop that installs remote starters and also does window tint."},{"id":"autoglass-03","name":"Fox Valley Glass Inc","website":"http://www.foxvalleyglassshop.com","phone":"630-377-6277","email":"contactus@foxvalleyglassshop.com","contactForm":false,"address":"560 Lunt Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Small Schaumburg glass shop that sends techs for on-site auto glass repair, and it is a Schaumburg Business Association member."},{"id":"autoglass-14","name":"Glass America - Arlington Heights","website":"https://www.glassusa.com/locations/il/arlington-heights/","phone":"773-427-5469","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1430 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Boyd Group glass brand, the same family as Gerber, listing windshield repair and ADAS calibration."},{"id":"autoglass-06","name":"PGC Wrap","website":"https://www.pgcwrap.com/","phone":"847-609-9044","email":"info@pgcwrap.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1010 Morse Ave, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Window tint shop using XPEL film that also does PPF and ceramic coating, with a second location in Florida."},{"id":"autoglass-15","name":"Suburban Trim & Glass","website":"https://www.suburbantrim.com/","phone":"847-392-6207","email":"christine@suburbantrim.com","contactForm":false,"address":"76 W Seegers Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Family-owned auto and home glass shop since 1979 that does not list chip repair."},{"id":"autoglass-02","name":"Auto Glass Now (Arlington Heights)","website":"https://autoglassnow.com/our-locations/arlington-heights-57355","phone":"630-489-6967","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1205 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"National chain that lists Palatine in its mobile service area, but mobile work is weather permitting and the shop is closed weekends."},{"id":"autoglass-20","name":"Complete Graphics Corp.","website":"https://www.completegraphics.us/","phone":"312-436-2525","email":"info@completegraphics.us","contactForm":false,"address":"1894 S Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056","town":"Mount Prospect","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Vehicle wrap shop that installs XPEL window tint."},{"id":"autoglass-13","name":"Schaeffer Auto Body","website":"https://schaefferautobody.com/","phone":"847-437-3650","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"160 Martin Ln, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007","town":"Elk Grove Village","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Body shop that also handles windshield chip repair and glass replacement."},{"id":"autoglass-22","name":"The House Of Tint","website":"https://www.thehouseoftintllc.com/","phone":"630-550-9526","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"684 W Lake St, Roselle, IL 60172","town":"Roselle","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"XPEL Prime tint and vinyl wrap shop that also lists mobile service."},{"id":"autoglass-09","name":"ABC Automotive & Electronics (Elk Grove Village)","website":"https://www.abcautoelectronics.com/","phone":"847-364-6700","email":"elkgrove@abcautoelectronics.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1401 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007","town":"Elk Grove Village","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Car audio, remote start and security installer with a second shop in Berwyn, open Saturdays 8 to 4."},{"id":"autoglass-19","name":"Advanced Protective Solutions","website":"http://www.advancedprotectivesolution.com/","phone":"630-891-1091","email":"eman@advancedprotectivesolution.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1537 Burgundy Pkwy, Streamwood, IL 60107","town":"Streamwood","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Window tint and PPF installer that also offers ceramic coating."},{"id":"autoglass-17","name":"Exotic Window Tint","website":"https://exoticwindowtint.com/","phone":"630-229-5855","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"416 Diens Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090","town":"Wheeling","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"XPEL PPF and tint shop that also does ceramic coatings."},{"id":"autoglass-16","name":"Glass America - Wheeling","website":"https://www.glassusa.com/locations/il/wheeling/","phone":"630-848-1225","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"112 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090","town":"Wheeling","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Second Glass America location, listed for windshield repair and replacement."},{"id":"autoglass-26","name":"CarSmart","website":"https://carsmartinhanoverpark.com/","phone":"630-837-3051","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"7000 Barrington Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133","town":"Hanover Park","distanceMiles":9,"notes":"Remote start and tint shop that also repairs window cracks, with the address taken from its BBB profile."},{"id":"autoglass-21","name":"Wrap King","website":"https://www.wrapitking.com/","phone":"773-747-9738","email":"carwrapking1@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"622 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Wrap, PPF and tint shop whose site map pin points elsewhere, so confirm the address."},{"id":"autoglass-12","name":"Flash Auto Glass LLC","website":"https://www.flashautoglassllc.com/","phone":"773-231-7333","email":"info@flashautoglassllc.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"Elk Grove Village","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mobile glass service with chip repair; no street address is published."}]}]},{"key":"money","label":"Financing, insurance and title checks","categories":[{"key":"creditunions","label":"Credit unions","blurb":"Buyers at the fair need auto loans on the spot. A table at the event is a booth full of pre-qualified borrowers.","orgs":[{"id":"creditunions-01","name":"Consumers Credit Union","website":"https://www.myconsumers.org","phone":"877-275-2228","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Branches: Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":1,"notes":"Four branches inside our radius. Top sponsor target."},{"id":"creditunions-08","name":"Navy Federal Credit Union (Schaumburg branch)","website":"https://www.navyfederal.org/membership.html","phone":"888-842-6328","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1408 N Meacham Rd, Suites 1406 and 1408, Schaumburg, IL 60173","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Membership is limited to the armed forces, DoD, veterans and their families; advertises new and used car loans."},{"id":"creditunions-03","name":"Selfreliance Federal Credit Union","website":"https://www.selfreliance.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Palatine, IL","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Ukrainian-American community CU."},{"id":"creditunions-02","name":"Alero Financial","website":"https://www.alerofinancial.org","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Rolling Meadows + Arlington Heights","town":"Rolling Meadows","distanceMiles":3,"notes":""},{"id":"creditunions-28","name":"Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union (Rolling Meadows branch)","website":"https://www.ngfcu.us","phone":"800-633-2848","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"600 Hicks Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008","town":"Rolling Meadows","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Membership is limited to Northrop Grumman employees, retirees, family and SCHAF members, and it finances used cars with no mention of private-party loans."},{"id":"creditunions-07","name":"AAEC Credit Union","website":"","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"Hoffman Estates area","town":"Hoffman Estates","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Verify branch before contacting."},{"id":"creditunions-27","name":"First Eagle Federal Credit Union (Schaumburg branch)","website":"https://www.firsteaglefcu.com","phone":"847-496-4724","email":"staff@firsteaglefcu.org","contactForm":false,"address":"1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"NCUA lists an employer-based membership, and it finances new and used cars from licensed dealers with no mention of private-party loans."},{"id":"creditunions-09","name":"METRO Federal Credit Union","website":"https://www.mcu.org/auto-loans/","phone":"847-670-0456","email":"loanservices@mcu.org","contactForm":false,"address":"2440 E Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers or attends school in its community charter covering parts of Cook, DuPage, Lake and McHenry County; finances used cars from dealers or private parties, a big plus."},{"id":"creditunions-06","name":"Credit Union 1","website":"https://www.creditunion1.org","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Mount Prospect area","town":"Mount Prospect","distanceMiles":7,"notes":""},{"id":"creditunions-04","name":"Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union","website":"https://www.psfcu.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1112 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Serves Schaumburg / Hoffman Estates Polish community."},{"id":"creditunions-10","name":"BCU (Lake Zurich branch)","website":"https://www.bcu.org/member-resources/join","phone":"224-207-3805","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"444 S Rand Rd, Ste 100, Lake Zurich, IL 60047","town":"Lake Zurich","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives or works in Cook (north of 95th Street), DuPage, Kane, Lake or McHenry County; advertises new and used auto loans, no private-party mention found. For a sponsorship ask, the Vernon Hills HQ publishes a media inbox at media.inquiry@bcu.org."},{"id":"creditunions-12","name":"Advia Credit Union (Riverwoods branch)","website":"https://www.adviacu.org/about/branches-atms/illinois/lake-county/riverwoods","phone":"844-238-4228","email":"nloftis@adviacu.org","contactForm":false,"address":"1155 Milwaukee Ave, Riverwoods, IL 60015","town":"Riverwoods","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Cook (north of North Avenue), DuPage, Kane, Lake or McHenry County; advertises new and used auto loans, has a sponsorship request form, and the email is its VP of Marketing and PR."},{"id":"creditunions-11","name":"HealthCare Associates Credit Union (Des Plaines branch)","website":"https://www.hacu.org/des-plaines/","phone":"630-276-5555","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"249 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Open to healthcare workers, family of members, people who live or work in its community, or anyone who donates to Credit Unions for Kids; advertises new and used auto loans."},{"id":"creditunions-26","name":"MSUFCU (Algonquin Rd. branch)","website":"https://www.msufcu.org","phone":"517-333-2424","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"800 E Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102","town":"Algonquin","distanceMiles":12,"notes":"Former Algonquin State Bank branch that posts new and used auto loan rates, but Illinois membership rules and private-party loans are unconfirmed."},{"id":"creditunions-25","name":"GreenState Credit Union (Lake Street branch)","website":"https://www.greenstate.org","phone":"630-629-5000","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1520 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101","town":"Addison","distanceMiles":13,"notes":"Membership covers people who live or work in listed counties like DuPage, Kane and McHenry but Cook was not on the list, and private-party auto loans are unconfirmed."},{"id":"creditunions-14","name":"DuPage Credit Union (Wheaton branch)","website":"https://www.dupagecu.com/contact-us/","phone":"800-323-2611","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"625 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187","town":"Wheaton","distanceMiles":15,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives or works in DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, Will or Kendall County (Cook is not listed); advertises new and used vehicle loans."},{"id":"creditunions-15","name":"Great Lakes Credit Union (Crystal Lake branch)","website":"https://www.glcu.org/locations/crystal-lake/","phone":"800-982-7850","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"345 E. Congress Pkwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014","town":"Crystal Lake","distanceMiles":16,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives, works or worships in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake or McHenry County (among others); offers used car loans and finances private-party sales in IL, IN or WI, a big plus."},{"id":"creditunions-16","name":"Central Credit Union of Illinois (Bellwood branch)","website":"https://www.centralcu.org/engage/locations-hours.html","phone":"708-649-6400","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1001 Mannheim Road, Bellwood, IL 60104","town":"Bellwood","distanceMiles":17,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives in Illinois; advertises the same low rates for new and used cars."},{"id":"creditunions-17","name":"NuMark Credit Union (Warrenville branch)","website":"https://www.numarkcu.org/branch-locations-atms/","phone":"630-393-7201","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"3S555 Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555","town":"Warrenville","distanceMiles":19,"notes":"Open to people who live, work, worship or attend school in parts of northern and central Illinois per its membership map; advertises loans for new and pre-driven vehicles."},{"id":"creditunions-18","name":"Community Trust Credit Union (Grayslake branch)","website":"https://www.ctcu.org/contact/locations","phone":"847-662-2050","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1263 N. IL Route 83, Grayslake, IL 60030","town":"Grayslake","distanceMiles":20,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives or works in Lake or McHenry County or has family who are members; offers new and used auto loans up to 120% of value."},{"id":"creditunions-19","name":"Illiana Financial Credit Union (Naperville office)","website":"https://www.illiana.org/about/connect-with-us/locations","phone":"708-891-7800","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1163 East Ogden Avenue, Suite 711, Naperville, IL 60563","town":"Naperville","distanceMiles":20,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives, works or worships inside Route 176, Route 421, Route 24 and Route 47, an area that takes in Palatine; same rate for new and used cars."},{"id":"creditunions-20","name":"Landmark Credit Union (McHenry branch)","website":"https://www.landmarkcu.com/atm-branch-locations/mchenry/","phone":"262-796-4500","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1689 North Curran Road, McHenry, IL 60050","town":"McHenry","distanceMiles":22,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives or works in Lake or McHenry County; advertises new and used auto loans and preapproval for buying from dealers or private sellers."},{"id":"creditunions-21","name":"Abri Credit Union (Woodridge branch)","website":"https://www.abricu.com/home/branches","phone":"815-267-7700","email":"info@abricu.com","contactForm":false,"address":"2800 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517","town":"Woodridge","distanceMiles":23,"notes":"Open to people who live or work in DuPage, Will, Grundy or Kendall County plus parts of Kane and Cook; advertises new and used car loans."},{"id":"creditunions-22","name":"Verve, a Credit Union (Chicago West Town branch)","website":"https://www.verveacu.com/locations.php","phone":"800-448-9228","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1959 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":24,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives, works or worships in DuPage County or Cook County north of Highway 20/95th Street; advertises auto loans for cars, trucks and other titled vehicles."},{"id":"creditunions-23","name":"Vicinity Credit Union (Pulaski branch)","website":"https://www.vicinitycreditunion.com/about-us/locations-atms/","phone":"773-376-6000","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"4444 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60632","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":26,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives, works or worships in Cook County; advertises new and used auto loans."},{"id":"creditunions-24","name":"Earthmover Credit Union (Main Office)","website":"https://www.earthmovercu.com/about/hours-locations","phone":"630-844-4950","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"2195 Baseline Rd., Oswego, IL 60543","town":"Oswego","distanceMiles":29,"notes":"Open to anyone who lives or works in Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Will, DeKalb, Grundy or LaSalle County; advertises loans for new and used vehicles."},{"id":"creditunions-13","name":"Alliant Credit Union","website":"https://www.alliantcreditunion.org","phone":"800-328-1935","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"11545 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Online-only with no branches (HQ is near O'Hare) and membership open nationwide, including through Foster Care to Success; NerdWallet reports it offers private-party auto loans, a big plus."},{"id":"creditunions-05","name":"Partnership Financial Credit Union","website":"https://www.mypfcu.org","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves the northwest suburbs","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":""}]},{"key":"insurance","label":"Insurance agents","blurb":"Every buyer driving off the lot needs coverage that day. A table at the fair is same-day policies plus a lead list.","orgs":[{"id":"insurance-18","name":"AKM Insurance Services Inc","website":"https://agent.travelers.com/il/palatine/787-n-walden-dr-12817-42","phone":"847-590-8893","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"787 N Walden Dr, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Independent Travelers agency offering car and home coverage; its own domain akminsurance.com is parked, so the link is its Travelers locator page."},{"id":"insurance-03","name":"AssuredPartners of Illinois","website":"","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"4811 Emerson Ave, Suite 102, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":""},{"id":"insurance-01","name":"Bechtold Insurance Agency","website":"https://www.bechtoldinsurance.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Palatine, IL","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Independent agency, AAA affiliate."},{"id":"insurance-19","name":"Bernard E. Pedersen & Associates","website":"","phone":"847-359-6070","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"331 W Northwest Hwy, Ste 101, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Independent agency in Palatine since 1952 whose own site was down, so details come from MapQuest and a search result."},{"id":"insurance-26","name":"Cara Sparks Insurance Agency - American Family","website":"https://amfam.com/agents/illinois/palatine/cara-sparks","phone":"847-885-2043","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"4811 Emerson Ave, Ste 103, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Captive American Family agent in Palatine whose page lists car insurance."},{"id":"insurance-17","name":"CFM Insurance Agency Inc","website":"https://agent.travelers.com/il/palatine/50-n-brockway-11595-1","phone":"847-934-0200","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"50 N Brockway, Ste 300, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Independent Travelers agency offering car and home coverage; no agency website was found, so the link is its Travelers locator page."},{"id":"insurance-20","name":"Fierce Insurance Agency","website":"https://www.progressiveagent.com/local-agent/illinois/palatine/fierce-insurance-agency/","phone":"847-358-1600","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"675 N North Ct, Ste 255, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Progressive lists it as an independent Palatine agency, but its domain fierceins.com did not load, so the link is the Progressive locator page."},{"id":"insurance-16","name":"Insureall Group LLC","website":"http://www.insureallgroup.com","phone":"847-221-2804","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"2001 N Rand Rd, Ste L, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Travelers-appointed agency that says it can access multiple insurance products for auto and home."},{"id":"insurance-02","name":"The Allen Thomas Group","website":"https://allenthomasgroup.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Palatine, IL","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"20+ years in Palatine."},{"id":"insurance-27","name":"Tom Vujatov Agency Inc - Nationwide","website":"https://agency.nationwide.com/il/palatine/60067/tom-vujatov-agency-inc","phone":"847-460-8641","email":"vujatovagency@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"15 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Nationwide agency in Palatine that lists car insurance and publishes an email address."},{"id":"insurance-06","name":"Chad Radtke - State Farm","website":"https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/il/palatine/chad-radtke-mx1f7b339ge","phone":"833-591-2921","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1236 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Captive State Farm agent near Harper with Saturday morning hours and an online auto quote form."},{"id":"insurance-21","name":"Vista Insurance Agency LLC","website":"https://agent.travelers.com/il/rolling-meadows/5105-tollview-dr-21797-58","phone":"847-255-5880","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"5105 Tollview Dr, Ste 100, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008","town":"Rolling Meadows","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Independent Travelers agency offering car and home coverage with no agency website listed."},{"id":"insurance-04","name":"Agata Bielski - State Farm","website":"https://agatabielski.com","phone":"847-392-4080","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"123 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":""},{"id":"insurance-10","name":"American Northern Insurance Agency","website":"","phone":"847-260-7000","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1750 E Golf Rd, Ste 206, Schaumburg, IL 60173","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Independent agency writing auto with Urdu and Hindi spoken, found only in Progressive's agent directory."},{"id":"insurance-25","name":"Bertholomey Insurance Group LLC","website":"https://agent.travelers.com/il/schaumburg/109-s-roselle-rd-203-21797-127","phone":"847-895-9072","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"109 S Roselle Rd, Ste 203, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Independent Travelers agency offering car and home coverage with no agency website listed."},{"id":"insurance-09","name":"DSP Insurance Services","website":"https://www.dspins.com","phone":"847-934-6100","email":"info@dspins.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1900 E Golf Rd, Ste 225, Schaumburg, IL 60173","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Independent agency writing personal auto, and Progressive's directory shows 847-776-5040 instead of the number on its own site."},{"id":"insurance-05","name":"Illinois Vehicle Auto Insurance","website":"https://www.illinoisvehicle.com","phone":"847-499-4000","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Arlington Heights, IL","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Walk-in auto insurance."},{"id":"insurance-08","name":"Northwest Insurance Services","website":"https://www.nwinsurance.com","phone":"847-310-0400","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"999 N Plaza Dr, Ste 630, Schaumburg, IL 60173","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Independent agency that writes personal auto through a wide range of carriers and takes quote requests online."},{"id":"insurance-07","name":"Rick's Insurance Agency","website":"","phone":"847-991-2600","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1340 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Independent agency writing auto in English and Spanish, found only in Progressive's agent directory with no website of its own."},{"id":"insurance-11","name":"Robertson & Robertson Insurance","website":"","phone":"847-301-7463","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"127 S Roselle Rd, Ste 105, Schaumburg, IL 60193","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Independent agency writing auto and commercial auto in English and Spanish, with no website found beyond Progressive's directory."},{"id":"insurance-24","name":"Argo Insurance Agency Inc","website":"https://agent.travelers.com/il/arlington-heights/804-w-northwest-hwy-26564-1","phone":"847-296-4646","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"804 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Independent agency listed by both Travelers and Progressive for car and home coverage, with no agency website found."},{"id":"insurance-22","name":"Bradish Associates","website":"http://www.bradish.com","phone":"847-259-2400","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"215 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Multi-carrier agency whose site shows Progressive and GEICO logos and has a personal auto page."},{"id":"insurance-23","name":"Kensington Insurance Agency","website":"http://www.kensingtoninsure.com","phone":"847-368-1111","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"3135 N Wilke Rd, Ste A, Arlington Heights, IL 60004","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Travelers-appointed agency that lists auto insurance on its own site."},{"id":"insurance-12","name":"Miller Insurance Agency","website":"https://www.millersagency.com","phone":"847-304-1200","email":"Miller@MillersAgency.com","contactForm":false,"address":"446 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010","town":"Barrington","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Full-service independent agency in downtown Barrington that quotes auto with many carriers."},{"id":"insurance-13","name":"Ensure Inc.","website":"https://www.yourensure.com","phone":"847-316-9933","email":"request@yourensure.com","contactForm":false,"address":"101 Lions Dr, Ste 110, Barrington, IL 60010","town":"Barrington","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Auto and commercial auto agency with Saturday hours and Russian and Polish spoken, and the street address comes from Progressive's directory."},{"id":"insurance-14","name":"Held Insurance Agency","website":"https://www.heldagency.com","phone":"847-264-4644","email":"info@heldagency.com","contactForm":false,"address":"200 E Evergreen Ave, Ste 105, Mount Prospect, IL 60056","town":"Mount Prospect","distanceMiles":7,"notes":"Locally owned independent agency writing auto, with German, Russian and Spanish spoken."},{"id":"insurance-15","name":"Essex Insurance Brokers","website":"https://www.essexinsur.com","phone":"847-954-2222","email":"info@essexinsur.com","contactForm":false,"address":"2340 S River Rd, Ste 120, Des Plaines, IL 60018","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":12,"notes":"Independent agency placing auto with dozens of carriers, Polish spoken, and the street address comes from Progressive's directory."}]},{"key":"vincheck","label":"Title & VIN check providers","blurb":"Buyers at a private sale want a clean title and history report before they pay. A QR code or discount on the lot is a natural sponsorship for these companies.","orgs":[{"id":"vincheck-02","name":"AutoCheck by Experian","website":"https://www.experian.com/automotive/autocheck-business","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Sells consumer reports at autocheck.com and runs a dealer program at /automotive/autocheck-business; Experian is an approved NMVTIS provider for commercial customers only, and no public affiliate program was found. Experian's Schaumburg office is also listed under Companies and sponsors; contact one of the two, not both."},{"id":"vincheck-18","name":"autoDNA","website":"https://www.autodna.com/company/partners-area","phone":"","email":"contact@autodna.com","contactForm":false,"address":"ul. Obywatelska 128/152, 94-104 Lodz, Poland","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Not NMVTIS-approved; European provider with US history reports, an affiliate program at afilio.autodna.com, and WebAPI and business packages at /company/partners-area."},{"id":"vincheck-04","name":"Bumper","website":"https://www.bumper.com/","phone":"332-225-9745","email":"support@bumper.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Approved NMVTIS provider whose contact page sends partnership requests to this email, and its affiliate program at /affiliates is run by parent company The Lifetime Value Co. (businessdevelopment@ltvco.com)."},{"id":"vincheck-01","name":"CARFAX","website":"https://www.carfax.com/company/partners","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Has a Partner with CARFAX page at /company/partners and a CARFAX for Dealers program; it is an approved NMVTIS provider but only offers NMVTIS data to commercial customers in California."},{"id":"vincheck-09","name":"Carsforsale.com Free Vehicle History Reports","website":"https://www.carsforsale.com/free-vehicle-history-reports","phone":"866-401-9778","email":"sales@carsforsale.com","contactForm":false,"address":"Sioux Falls, SD","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"NMVTIS-approved Midwest company offering free VIN history reports; no affiliate or API program is published, so pitch via the sales line or email."},{"id":"vincheck-06","name":"carVertical","website":"https://www.carvertical.com/affiliate-program","phone":"","email":"info@carvertical.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Approved NMVTIS provider with an affiliate program at /affiliate-program and a business program at /business."},{"id":"vincheck-10","name":"CheckThatVIN (Cisive, formerly CARCO)","website":"https://www.cisive.com/cisive-solutions/check-that-vin","phone":"888-575-9959","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"NMVTIS-approved title check run by Cisive; no affiliate or reseller program is published, so use the Cisive sales line or its speak-with-an-expert form."},{"id":"vincheck-05","name":"ClearVin","website":"https://www.clearvin.com/en/affiliates/","phone":"","email":"sales@clearvin.com","contactForm":false,"address":"8 The Green, Ste A, Dover, DE 19901","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Approved NMVTIS provider with an affiliate program at /en/affiliates/ paying up to 45% commission, plus dealer and API programs."},{"id":"vincheck-08","name":"EpicVIN","website":"https://epicvin.com/affiliate","phone":"","email":"support@epicvin.com","contactForm":false,"address":"2980 NE 207th St, Suite 300-189, Aventura, FL 33180","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Approved NMVTIS provider with an affiliate program at /affiliate paying up to $29 per customer, plus a dealer program at /dealers."},{"id":"vincheck-17","name":"FAXVIN","website":"https://www.faxvin.com/company/contact","phone":"888-900-7557","email":"support@faxvin.com","contactForm":false,"address":"5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh EH2 4AN, United Kingdom","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Not on the NMVTIS approved list though it cites NMVTIS data; no affiliate program, but its contact form has a Company and Partnership option."},{"id":"vincheck-07","name":"GoodCar","website":"https://goodcar.com/affiliates","phone":"800-764-0104","email":"partners@goodcar.com","contactForm":false,"address":"227 Lewis Wharf, Boston, MA 02110","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Approved NMVTIS provider with a free affiliate program at /affiliates paying 50% recurring commission, plus a business site at business.goodcar.com."},{"id":"vincheck-16","name":"iSeeCars VIN Check","website":"https://www.iseecars.com/vin-insights-api","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Not on the NMVTIS list; offers a free VIN check plus paid iVIN reports and a VIN Insights API with a sales inquiry form at /vin-insights-api."},{"id":"vincheck-15","name":"NICB VINCheck (National Insurance Crime Bureau)","website":"https://www.nicb.org/vincheck","phone":"847-544-7000","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1111 E. Touhy Avenue, Suite 400, Des Plaines, IL 60018","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Free Illinois-based nonprofit theft and salvage check from insurer records, not an NMVTIS provider and no affiliate program, but a good free QR code option."},{"id":"vincheck-11","name":"TitleCheck.us (Auto Data Direct)","website":"https://www.titlecheck.us/integration.html","phone":"866-923-3123","email":"nmvtis@add123.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1830 E Park Ave, Ste 1, Tallahassee, FL 32301","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"NMVTIS-approved title check provider with a commission-based affiliate program and API integration described at /integration.html."},{"id":"vincheck-03","name":"VinAudit","website":"https://www.vinaudit.com/affiliates-resellers","phone":"800-480-4428","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"15117 Main St #205-853, Mill Creek, WA 98012","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Approved NMVTIS provider with an affiliate and reseller program at /affiliates-resellers plus a dealer program and report API."},{"id":"vincheck-19","name":"VinCheckUp","website":"https://www.vincheckup.com/affiliate/","phone":"800-276-2151","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"9436 W. Lake Mead Blvd Suite 5-1171, Las Vegas, NV 89134","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Not NMVTIS-approved though it says it accesses NMVTIS data; publishes a 65% partner program at /affiliate/ and has iOS and Android apps."},{"id":"vincheck-12","name":"VINData (VIN Data Products LLC)","website":"https://affiliates.vindata.com/","phone":"707-846-3282","email":"support@vindata.com","contactForm":false,"address":"Key Biscayne, FL","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"NMVTIS-approved provider with an affiliate program paying up to 20% at affiliates.vindata.com plus APIs at /apis and white-label at /white-label."},{"id":"vincheck-13","name":"VinReport","website":"https://vinreport.com/contact","phone":"","email":"support@vinreport.com","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"NMVTIS-approved report seller with business and API accounts mentioned in its FAQ but no published affiliate or partner program."},{"id":"vincheck-14","name":"VINsmart (NOBEL Systems)","website":"https://www.vinsmart.com/affiliate","phone":"888-950-9550","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"157 Broad Street, Suite 317, Red Bank, NJ 07701","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"NMVTIS-approved provider with a 35% affiliate program at /affiliate and business programs at /for-businesses."}]}]},{"key":"companies","label":"Companies and sponsors","categories":[{"key":"autobrands","label":"Automotive brands & suppliers","blurb":"Chicagoland-based car care, accessory and parts companies. Every buyer on the lot is about to own a car that uses their products; ask for local sponsorships or community events.","orgs":[{"id":"autobrands-09","name":"Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (Bosch and Dremel)","website":"https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/service/contact-us/","phone":"877-267-2499","email":"bosch.tools@us.bosch.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1800 W Central Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056","town":"Mount Prospect","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"North American headquarters for Bosch and Dremel power tools, a good fit for buyers fixing up or detailing a used car; ask for brand marketing."},{"id":"autobrands-11","name":"AMSOIL Distribution Center (Chicago)","website":"https://www.amsoil.com/distribution-centers/","phone":"877-822-5171","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1155 W Devon Ave, Ste 400, Itasca, IL 60143","town":"Itasca","distanceMiles":9,"notes":"Synthetic motor oil and lubricant maker with a local distribution center in Itasca; ask the center to connect you with AMSOIL marketing or local dealers."},{"id":"autobrands-10","name":"KNIPEX Tools LP","website":"https://www.knipex-tools.com","phone":"847-398-8520","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1500 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089","town":"Buffalo Grove","distanceMiles":9,"notes":"US office of the German pliers and hand tool maker, useful for DIY repairs on a newly bought car; ask for the marketing team."},{"id":"autobrands-07","name":"Rust-Oleum","website":"https://www.rustoleum.com/contact-us","phone":"","email":"PR@Rustoleum.com","contactForm":false,"address":"11 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061","town":"Vernon Hills","distanceMiles":11,"notes":"Vernon Hills coatings company with an automotive paint line and its Wipe New appearance products; the published email is its media inbox."},{"id":"autobrands-05","name":"Littelfuse","website":"https://www.littelfuse.com/","phone":"773-628-1000","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"6133 N River Rd, Suite 500, Rosemont, IL 60018","town":"Rosemont","distanceMiles":12,"notes":"Rosemont maker of automotive fuses and circuit protection, a longer-shot sponsor because it sells mainly to manufacturers rather than drivers."},{"id":"autobrands-03","name":"Old World Industries (PEAK)","website":"https://www.owi.com/contact-us","phone":"847-559-2000","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"3100 Sanders Rd, Suite 400, Northbrook, IL 60062","town":"Northbrook","distanceMiles":12,"notes":"Northbrook maker of PEAK antifreeze and BlueDEF, products most used car owners end up buying, and its site links to an OWI Cares community page."},{"id":"autobrands-06","name":"Illinois Tool Works (Rain-X, Permatex)","website":"https://www.itw.com/contact-us/","phone":"847-724-7500","email":"mediarelations@itw.com","contactForm":false,"address":"155 Harlem Ave, Glenview, IL 60025","town":"Glenview","distanceMiles":13,"notes":"Glenview company whose Polymers and Fluids segment owns car care brands such as Rain-X and Permatex; ask corporate media relations to route the request to that segment."},{"id":"autobrands-12","name":"Prestone Products Corporation","website":"https://www.prestone.com/contact-us/","phone":"847-612-0064","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1900 W Field Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045","town":"Lake Forest","distanceMiles":14,"notes":"Antifreeze, coolant and windshield washer fluid brand based in Lake Forest; ask for Gretchen Hickman, the press contact listed on its site."},{"id":"autobrands-02","name":"Turtle Wax","website":"https://www.turtlewax.com/pages/contact-us","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"948 Springer Dr, Lombard, IL 60148","town":"Lombard","distanceMiles":14,"notes":"Car wax and detailing brand whose contact page now lists a Lombard headquarters, and sellers polishing cars before the show are its core customers."},{"id":"autobrands-13","name":"PLZ Corp (Penray)","website":"https://www.plzcorp.com/contact-us/","phone":"800-332-9000","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"2651 Warrenville Rd, Suite 300, Downers Grove, IL 60515","town":"Downers Grove","distanceMiles":19,"notes":"Maker of Penray car care chemicals like brake cleaners and fuel and power steering treatments; ask for consumer and retail marketing."},{"id":"autobrands-14","name":"Midtronics","website":"https://www.midtronics.com/contact-us/","phone":"630-323-2800","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"7000 Monroe St, Willowbrook, IL 60527","town":"Willowbrook","distanceMiles":23,"notes":"Battery testing and charging company whose testers check car batteries at parts stores and dealers; ask for marketing."},{"id":"autobrands-04","name":"Gold Eagle Co. (STA-BIL, 303)","website":"https://www.goldeagle.com/contact/","phone":"773-376-4400","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"4400 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60632","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":26,"notes":"Chicago maker of STA-BIL fuel stabilizer and 303 car care products, both sold to everyday car owners; the contact page also lists product support at 800-367-3245."},{"id":"autobrands-01","name":"WeatherTech (MacNeil Automotive Products)","website":"https://www.weathertech.com/help-center/company-info.html","phone":"630-769-1500","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1 MacNeil Ct, Bolingbrook, IL 60440","town":"Bolingbrook","distanceMiles":27,"notes":"Bolingbrook maker of WeatherTech floor liners and vehicle accessories, a natural fit for buyers outfitting a car they just bought."},{"id":"autobrands-08","name":"Custom Accessories, Inc.","website":"https://causa.com/","phone":"800-962-6676","email":"customerservice@causa.com","contactForm":false,"address":"5900 Ami Dr, Richmond, IL 60071","town":"Richmond","distanceMiles":30,"notes":"Richmond, IL maker of car accessories such as seat covers and floor mats, including licensed Armor All and Rain-X lines sold at big retailers."}]},{"key":"dealerside","label":"Dealer-side & auto services companies","blurb":"Larger Chicagoland companies that serve dealerships and car buyers: software, marketplaces, finance, insurance tech, auctions and motor clubs. Ask for partnerships or community marketing.","orgs":[{"id":"dealerside-14","name":"Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.","website":"https://www.ajg.com/contact-us/","phone":"630-773-3800","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"2850 Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008","town":"Rolling Meadows","distanceMiles":3,"notes":"Global insurance brokerage headquartered three miles from Harper; ask corporate communications about local community sponsorships."},{"id":"dealerside-10","name":"Montway Auto Transport","website":"https://www.montway.com/contact-us/","phone":"224-220-0221","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"425 N Martingale Rd, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":4,"notes":"Schaumburg car shipping company for buyers or sellers moving a car out of state; its business development line is 888-998-4161."},{"id":"dealerside-11","name":"AAA Arlington Heights (The Auto Club Group)","website":"https://locator.acg.aaa.com/il/arlington-heights/aaa-arlington-heights","phone":"847-364-4645","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"1840 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"AAA branch about five miles from Harper that sells memberships with roadside help plus AAA insurance, both easy pitches to new owners."},{"id":"dealerside-01","name":"CDK Global","website":"https://www.cdkglobal.com/contact-us","phone":"847-397-1700","email":"CDKMediaInquiries@cdk.com","contactForm":false,"address":"2895 Greenspoint Pkwy, 5th Floor, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169","town":"Hoffman Estates","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Dealer software company whose headquarters moved to Austin, but it still runs an office in Hoffman Estates five miles from Harper."},{"id":"dealerside-13","name":"Experian Automotive (AutoCheck)","website":"https://www.experian.com/automotive/","phone":"888-409-2204","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"1515 Woodfield Rd, Suite 500, Schaumburg, IL 60173","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Runs AutoCheck vehicle history reports and auto finance data from its Schaumburg office; ask for AutoCheck consumer marketing. Same company as AutoCheck under Title & VIN checks; contact one of the two, not both."},{"id":"dealerside-12","name":"Zurich North America","website":"https://www.zurichna.com/","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Schaumburg-based U.S. arm of Zurich Insurance, known for insurance and F&I products sold through auto dealers; its website blocked automated checks, so confirm the main line before calling."},{"id":"dealerside-05","name":"Allstate","website":"https://www.allstate.com/help-support/contact","phone":"847-402-5000","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"3100 Sanders Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062","town":"Northbrook","distanceMiles":12,"notes":"Northbrook auto insurer and parent of Arity, its driving data unit, which now lists no Chicago office of its own."},{"id":"dealerside-15","name":"Wintrust Financial","website":"https://www.wintrust.com/in-the-community","phone":"847-939-9000","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"9700 W Higgins Rd, 8th Floor, Rosemont, IL 60018","town":"Rosemont","distanceMiles":12,"notes":"Bank holding company behind local community banks such as Barrington Bank & Trust that back area events; ask about community giving."},{"id":"dealerside-09","name":"Endurance Warranty Services","website":"https://www.endurancewarranty.com/contact/","phone":"800-253-8203","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"400 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062","town":"Northbrook","distanceMiles":14,"notes":"Northbrook seller of extended vehicle service contracts, which used car buyers often shop for right after a purchase."},{"id":"dealerside-08","name":"IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions)","website":"https://www.iaai.com/marketing/contact-us","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Two Westbrook Corporate Center, 10th Floor, Westchester, IL 60154","town":"Westchester","distanceMiles":18,"notes":"Westchester vehicle auction company, now part of RB Global, that also runs public auctions; reach it through the contact form."},{"id":"dealerside-16","name":"Safeway Insurance Company","website":"https://www.safewayinsurance.com/About/Contact.aspx","phone":"630-887-8300","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"790 Pasquinelli Dr, Westmont, IL 60559","town":"Westmont","distanceMiles":20,"notes":"Auto insurer headquartered in Westmont that sells through local agencies; choose Marketing on its contact form."},{"id":"dealerside-02","name":"Cars Commerce (Cars.com, Dealer Inspire)","website":"https://www.cars.com/contact/","phone":"312-601-5000","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"300 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60606","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":27,"notes":"Chicago parent of Cars.com and Dealer Inspire whose shoppers are CAF's buyers; the contact page lists a National Advertising team to ask for."},{"id":"dealerside-03","name":"CCC Intelligent Solutions","website":"https://www.cccis.com/contact","phone":"312-222-4636","email":"media@cccis.com","contactForm":false,"address":"167 N Green St, 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":27,"notes":"Chicago software company behind auto insurance claims and collision repair estimating; the media inbox is the only published email."},{"id":"dealerside-06","name":"Clearcover","website":"https://clearcover.com/contact/","phone":"855-444-1875","email":"press@clearcover.com","contactForm":false,"address":"33 W Monroe St, Suite 1750, Chicago, IL 60603","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":27,"notes":"Chicago digital car insurance company, a good fit for buyers who need a policy before they drive home."},{"id":"dealerside-04","name":"Kemper","website":"https://www.kemper.com/about-kemper/Philanthropy","phone":"312-661-4600","email":"KemperPhilanthropy@kemper.com","contactForm":false,"address":"200 E Randolph St, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60601","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":27,"notes":"Chicago insurer behind Kemper Auto, and its philanthropy team takes questions at the published Kemper Philanthropy email."},{"id":"dealerside-07","name":"SpotHero","website":"https://spothero.com/contact","phone":"844-324-7768","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"125 S Clark St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60603","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":27,"notes":"Chicago parking reservation app for drivers that runs an event partnerships program and takes other requests through its contact form."}]}]},{"key":"vendors","label":"Event vendors","categories":[{"key":"foodtrucks","label":"Food trucks","blurb":"619 buyers walking a lot for hours get hungry. A truck pays a vendor spot or splits revenue, and makes the event feel bigger.","orgs":[{"id":"foodtrucks-05","name":"Chicago Culinary Kitchen Food Truck","website":"https://www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/foodtruck/","phone":"847-701-8243","email":"info@chicagoculinarykitchen.com","contactForm":false,"address":"2391 N Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60074","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Texas-style BBQ, burgers and tacos truck from a Palatine restaurant that worked the 2026 Palatine Street Feast; book via the truck page form or email."},{"id":"foodtrucks-02","name":"Taco Shop","website":"https://www.taco-shop.net/food-truck-info/","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Palatine, IL","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"$175 transport fee covers 20 mi from Palatine - we are inside it."},{"id":"foodtrucks-01","name":"Tievoli Pizza Truck","website":"","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"Palatine, IL","town":"Palatine","distanceMiles":2,"notes":"Palatine-based events truck; look up contact."},{"id":"foodtrucks-09","name":"BBQ Bad Boy (FTF Mobile)","website":"https://ftfmobile.com/bbq-bad-boy/","phone":"888-874-4050","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Chicagoland; operator FTF Mobile also runs Toasty Cheese in Schaumburg","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Kansas City style BBQ truck with a Mexican twist from the Toasty Cheese operator; book via the FTF Mobile inquiry form or phone."},{"id":"foodtrucks-08","name":"Toasty Cheese","website":"https://www.toastycheese.com/","phone":"888-594-4050","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Restaurant and pickup in Schaumburg (street address not published)","town":"Schaumburg","distanceMiles":5,"notes":"Gourmet grilled cheese truck based in Schaumburg; book online or by contact form, $500 minimum for a hosted truck with a 10-mile radius and $2 per mile beyond."},{"id":"foodtrucks-07","name":"Pinoy Grill","website":"https://www.pinoygrillchicago.com/services-5","phone":"224-210-6132","email":"pinoygrill28@yahoo.com","contactForm":false,"address":"2324 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL","town":"Arlington Heights","distanceMiles":6,"notes":"Filipino street food truck from an Arlington Heights restaurant that worked the Aug 2026 Palatine Street Feast; book by phone or email."},{"id":"foodtrucks-10","name":"Kurbside Pizza","website":"https://app.foodtruckclub.com/food-trucks/catering/chicago/kurbside-pizza-1","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves the northwest suburbs","town":"Lake Zurich","distanceMiles":8,"notes":"Artisan pizza and panini truck its profile says is based in Lake Zurich; book through its Food Truck Club profile, $1,250 minimum."},{"id":"foodtrucks-06","name":"Hawaiian Food Truck (The Tiki Terrace)","website":"https://www.hawaiianfoodtruck.com","phone":"847-795-8454","email":"Eat@thetikiterrace.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1591 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018","town":"Des Plaines","distanceMiles":10,"notes":"Hawaiian food truck run by The Tiki Terrace that worked the 2026 Palatine Street Feast; book through the truck inquiry form or email, serves city and suburbs."},{"id":"foodtrucks-13","name":"Sweet Ride","website":"https://www.sweetridechi.com/","phone":"312-798-9866","email":"info@sweetridechi.com","contactForm":false,"address":"1526 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062","town":"Northbrook","distanceMiles":13,"notes":"Cupcake and dessert truck that worked the June 2026 Palatine Street Feast and a Barrington festival; book via the event inquiry form or email."},{"id":"foodtrucks-18","name":"Kissed By Fire BBQ & Pizza","website":"https://www.kissedbyfire.net/","phone":"815-355-5302","email":"dave@kissedbyfire.net","contactForm":false,"address":"Crystal Lake, IL 60014","town":"Crystal Lake","distanceMiles":17,"notes":"BBQ and pizza truck with a Sept 2026 Rolling Meadows booking; inquire on the catering page or by email."},{"id":"foodtrucks-23","name":"Hello Boba Truck","website":"https://hellobobatruck.com/","phone":"224-266-0637","email":"info@hellobobatruck.com","contactForm":false,"address":"7627 Lake Street, Suite 206, River Forest, IL 60305","town":"River Forest","distanceMiles":18,"notes":"Boba tea, coffee and smoothie truck with 2026 bookings in Inverness, Long Grove and Rolling Meadows; book via the online booking form or email."},{"id":"foodtrucks-24","name":"5411 Empanadas","website":"https://www.5411empanadas.com/thetruck","phone":"","email":"info@5411empanadas.com","contactForm":false,"address":"Serves Chicago and suburbs","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Argentinian empanada truck with a July 2026 Schaumburg booking; email for truck rates and dates."},{"id":"foodtrucks-17","name":"Chicago Ice Cream Truck","website":"http://www.chicagoicecreamtruck.com","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Chicago and the suburbs","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Ice cream truck with 2026 bookings in Palatine and Rolling Meadows; request a quote through the site contact form."},{"id":"foodtrucks-25","name":"Cousins Maine Lobster (Chicago)","website":"https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/catering","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves the Chicago market","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Lobster roll truck booked for the 2026 Buffalo Grove Fire Up festival; use the catering form and pick Truck and Chicago, IL."},{"id":"foodtrucks-14","name":"EJ Pierogi","website":"https://www.ejpierogi.com/","phone":"773-318-3383","email":"ej.pierogi@yahoo.com","contactForm":false,"address":"Serves the Chicago area","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Pierogi truck listed for the 2026 Palatine Street Feast; book private events or truck visits by email or phone."},{"id":"foodtrucks-22","name":"El Zorro Tacos","website":"https://app.foodtruckclub.com/food-trucks/catering/chicago/el-zorro-tacos","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane and DuPage counties","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mexican taco truck booked for the 2026 Buffalo Grove Fire Up festival; book through its Food Truck Club profile, $1,125 minimum."},{"id":"foodtrucks-03","name":"Food Truck Club (booking platform)","website":"https://app.foodtruckclub.com/food-truck-catering/palatine-il","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Chicagoland platform","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Platform - one inquiry reaches many trucks."},{"id":"foodtrucks-04","name":"Food Truck Community (booking platform)","website":"https://foodtruckcommunity.com/locations/palatine","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Chicagoland platform, active in Palatine","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Platform - from $18/guest programs."},{"id":"foodtrucks-16","name":"Kona Ice","website":"https://www.kona-ice.com/find-a-kona/","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Local franchise found by zip code","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Shaved ice truck franchise booked for the 2026 Buffalo Grove Fire Up festival; enter the event zip on the locator to reach the local owner."},{"id":"foodtrucks-12","name":"My Funnel Truck & Lemonade","website":"https://app.foodtruckclub.com/food-trucks/catering/chicago/my-funnel-truck","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane and DuPage counties","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Funnel cake, ice cream and lemonade truck that worked both 2026 Palatine Street Feasts; book through its Food Truck Club profile, $750 minimum."},{"id":"foodtrucks-21","name":"Nicky V's","website":"https://app.foodtruckclub.com/food-trucks/catering/chicago/nicky-vs","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane and DuPage counties","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Chicago-style hot dog, burger and taco truck with recent Palatine and Hawthorn Woods events; book through its Food Truck Club profile, $625 minimum."},{"id":"foodtrucks-11","name":"Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Truck","website":"https://www.rainbowcone.com/catering/","phone":"877-692-8662","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Serves Chicagoland and the suburbs","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Ice cream truck that worked the Aug 2026 Palatine Street Feast; festival inquiry form requires a $1,500 minimum in sales secured by deposit."},{"id":"foodtrucks-20","name":"Tacomotora","website":"https://tacomotora.com/","phone":"312-838-8360","email":"","contactForm":false,"address":"Serves Chicago and suburbs","town":"Chicago","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mexican taco truck with a Sept 2026 Hoffman Estates booking; book through the catering page or phone."},{"id":"foodtrucks-15","name":"Travelin' Tom's Coffee","website":"https://travelintomscoffee.com/find-a-toms-coffee-truck/","phone":"","email":"","contactForm":true,"address":"Local franchise found by zip code","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Mobile coffee truck franchise that worked the 2026 Buffalo Grove Fire Up festival and Palatine Street Feast; enter 60067 on the locator to reach the local owner."},{"id":"foodtrucks-19","name":"Tropical Chill Ice Cream Trucks","website":"https://www.tropicalchillicecream.com/","phone":"847-204-4800","email":"tropicalchilltrucks@gmail.com","contactForm":false,"address":"Serves Round Lake, McHenry County and surrounding areas","town":"Spring Grove","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Ice cream and Hawaiian shaved ice trucks with a Sept 2026 Rolling Meadows booking; book by phone or email."},{"id":"foodtrucks-26","name":"Yum Dum Truck","website":"http://www.yumdumtruck.com/","phone":"847-376-1925","email":"Jeff@yumdumtruck.com","contactForm":false,"address":"Serves Chicago and suburbs","town":"","distanceMiles":null,"notes":"Asian fusion dumpling truck with 2025 bookings in Buffalo Grove and Des Plaines; email Jeff with event details to book."}]}]}]}],"copy":{"nursing":{"subject":"Helping your residents sell their cars","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair over at Harper College. A lot of families moving a parent in end up stuck with a car nobody knows what to do with. We run an event where owners sell directly to local buyers, and we handle the crowd, the signage, and the lot. The next one is Saturday, November 14th. It usually beats a lowball dealer offer or dealing with strangers from Marketplace. Could we drop off a few flyers for your families, or would a quick call make more sense?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, just floating this back up. Happy to send a one-pager you can hand to families dealing with a car.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"divorce":{"subject":"A resource for clients selling a car","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. When a divorce means a car has to go, your clients usually get squeezed by a dealer or stuck fielding Marketplace strangers. Our event brings hundreds of local buyers to them, and the owner keeps the sale price. If it's useful, I can send a one-pager you could pass along when it comes up.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating my note back up in case it got buried. Glad to answer any questions.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"estateplan":{"subject":"When a client family needs to sell a car","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. Downsizing and estate transitions almost always leave a car behind, and families rarely know what to do with it. We run an event where owners sell directly to local buyers at a fair price, without the dealership squeeze. Happy to send a one-pager you can keep on hand for clients.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating my note back up in case it got buried. Glad to answer any questions.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"probate":{"subject":"The inherited car problem","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. Nearly every estate has a car in it, and it's usually the thing families struggle with most. Our event lets them sell it directly to local buyers instead of taking a wholesale offer. If a one-pager for client families would be useful, I'm glad to send one over.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating my note back up in case it got buried. Glad to answer any questions.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"storage":{"subject":"For tenants storing a car they mean to sell","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. You probably know exactly which units have a car sitting in them that the owner keeps meaning to sell. We run an event where owners sell directly to local buyers, and the next one is Saturday, November 14th. If we sent over some flyers, would you be open to putting them out for tenants? It frees up units for you and solves a headache for them.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, just floating this back up. Happy to drop the flyers off whenever works.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"estatesale":{"subject":"The one thing an estate sale can't move","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. Cars are the one thing an estate sale can't really move, and families still need them gone. We run an event where the owner sells directly to local buyers. Feels like a natural handoff: you handle the house, we handle the car. Open to a quick call about referring families our way?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating my note back up in case it got buried. Glad to answer any questions.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"autoshop":{"subject":"A spot for your shop at a local car event","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College, coming up November 14th. Hundreds of local buyers walk our lot looking at used cars from private sellers, and many of them want a mechanic to look a car over before they pay, or someone to call once it needs work. We would love to have a local shop there with us, whether that means a table on the lot or inspections for buyers who ask. If that doesn't fit, cards for your counter work too, since you probably see customers every week whose repair costs more than the car is worth. Open to a quick call?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. The event is Nov 14 and we would like a local shop on the lot.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"seniorliving":{"subject":"Helping new residents sell their cars","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. Moving into a community is usually the moment a car stops making sense, and families often just want it handled. Our event lets the owner sell directly to local buyers at a fair price, better than a lowball dealer offer or strangers from Marketplace. Could I send a few flyers for your move-in coordinator to share with families?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, just floating this back up. Happy to send a one-pager your team can hand to families.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"seniorcenters":{"subject":"A resource for members selling a car","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair, held at Harper College right here in Palatine. A lot of seniors reach the point of giving up a car, and selling it safely is the hard part. Our event is owner to buyer, in person, on a college campus lot. Would you be open to a flyer on the bulletin board or a mention in the newsletter? Happy to send whatever format works.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, just floating this back up. Glad to send a print-ready flyer or a blurb for the newsletter.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"tires":{"subject":"Meeting used car buyers who need tires","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College, coming up November 14th. Hundreds of buyers drive off our lot in used cars they just bought, and tires are often one of the first things they replace. A table on the lot puts your shop in front of them at that moment. If that doesn't fit, cards for your counter work too, since you probably see customers who need tires on a car they were already thinking about selling. Interested in the details?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. The event is Nov 14 and we're setting the vendor spots now.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"towing":{"subject":"For tow customers who would rather sell than fix","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. Your drivers meet a lot of owners whose car just broke down, and plenty of them would rather sell it than put more money into it. We hold an event where owners sell directly to local buyers, and the next one is Saturday, November 14th. Could we send over a stack of cards for your trucks or front desk?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, just floating this back up. Happy to drop off cards for the trucks whenever works.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"autoparts":{"subject":"Counter flyers for a local car event","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. A lot of your regulars buy and sell cars more often than anyone, whether it's a project car or a daily driver they are done fixing. Our next event is Saturday, November 14th, where owners sell directly to local buyers and walking in is free. Would you be open to a few flyers on the counter? I can bring them by.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. Glad to drop off flyers whenever your store manager gives the okay.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies. Chain stores: ask for the store manager."},"titleservice":{"subject":"Private car sales near your counter","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. Every car sold at our event ends with a title transfer, and buyers often ask us where to go to get the title and plates done. We would be glad to point them to you. Would you also be open to a flyer at your counter for customers who are thinking about selling a car? Our next event is Saturday, November 14th.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, just floating this back up. Happy to send a flyer over whenever works for you.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"drivingschools":{"subject":"For families shopping for a first car","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. Families finishing driver's ed are often shopping for a first car at the same time, and our event lets them buy directly from local owners instead of a dealer. Walking in is free, and the next one is Saturday, November 14th. Would you be open to sharing a flyer with your students' parents? I can send it in whatever format works for you.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, just floating this back up. Happy to send a print-ready flyer or a short blurb for your parent emails.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"carclubs":{"subject":"An owner-to-buyer car event for your members","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College. Owners bring their cars to sell directly to buyers with no dealers involved, and a lot of enthusiasts use it to move a project car or find their next one. The next one is Saturday, November 14th. Would you be open to sharing it with your members, or would a few flyers for your next meet be easier?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. Glad to send a short blurb for your newsletter or group page.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"colleges":{"subject":"Helping students buy and sell cars safely","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair, held at Harper College in Palatine. Many students buy an inexpensive car when they arrive and need to sell it before they leave, and doing that with strangers online can be stressful. Our event is held in person on a college campus lot, where buyers deal directly with the owner, and the next one is Saturday, November 14th. Would you be open to sharing a flyer with your students or posting one on a bulletin board?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, just floating this back up. Happy to send a print-ready flyer or a blurb for your student newsletter.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"creditunions":{"subject":"Auto loan table at a local car event","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College, coming up November 14th. Hundreds of local buyers walk a lot of owner-sold cars, and plenty of them need financing on the spot. A table for your auto loan team puts you in front of buyers at the exact moment they need a loan. Interested in the details?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. The event is Nov 14 and we're setting the vendor spots now.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"inspectors":{"subject":"Inspections on site at a car event","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College, coming up November 14th. Buyers there always want an inspection before they hand over cash. An inspector working the lot would book jobs all day and help every deal close. Want to talk about being our on-site inspection partner?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. The event is Nov 14 and we'd love an inspection partner on the lot.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"insurance":{"subject":"Buyers who need coverage the same day","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College, coming up November 14th. Every buyer who drives off our lot needs insurance that same day. A table at the event puts you in front of them right at that moment. Interested in the details?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. The event is Nov 14 and we're setting the vendor spots now.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"detailers":{"subject":"Sellers who want their car looking its best","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College, coming up November 14th. Our sellers want their cars looking their best on the lot, and buyers drive off in cars that could use a clean. Pre-event detail packages or working the lot day-of could both work. Want to talk details?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. The event is Nov 14 if you'd like to be part of it.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"foodtrucks":{"subject":"A lot full of hungry car shoppers","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College, coming up November 14th. We expect hundreds of buyers plus sellers on the lot all day, and nowhere close to grab food. Would you want the vendor spot?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. The event is Nov 14 and the food spot is still open.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"vincheck":{"subject":"Title checks at a private-party car event","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair, an owner-to-buyer car event at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. Hundreds of local buyers walk the lot looking at cars from private sellers, and many of them want a title and history check before they pay. We would like to give those buyers an easy way to run one of your reports at the event, and we are open to a discount code or a sponsorship. Who would be the right person to talk to about that?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. Our next event is Nov 14 and we are choosing a report partner now.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"autoglass":{"subject":"A lot full of cars that could use your work","main":"Hi, I run the Chicagoland Auto Fair at Harper College, coming up November 14th. Hundreds of buyers drive off our lot in cars they just bought, and a chipped windshield or a missing remote start is often the first thing they want taken care of. A spot on the lot puts you in front of them at that moment, and some sellers want a chip fixed before they display. Interested in the details?\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up. The event is Nov 14 and we're setting the vendor spots now.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"autobrands":{"subject":"Putting your products in front of local car owners","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair, a used car event at Harper College in Palatine where private owners sell directly to local buyers. Hundreds of buyers walk the lot, and the ones who buy drive away in a car that could use your products. We work with partners through a table on the lot, a mention in the emails we send our sellers and buyers, and introductions at the event. Our next one is Saturday, November 14th. Who on your team handles local sponsorships or community events? More on how we work with partners: chicagolandautofair.com/partners\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up in case it reached the wrong inbox. If someone else handles sponsorships, I would be grateful for a name.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."},"dealerside":{"subject":"Meeting private-party car buyers in person","main":"Hi, I'm with the Chicagoland Auto Fair, an owner-to-buyer used car event at Harper College in Palatine. Hundreds of local buyers and sellers come through each event, and most of them are partway through buying or selling a car. We work with partners through a table on the lot, a mention in our seller and buyer emails, and introductions when someone asks us who to use. Our next event is Saturday, November 14th. Would you be the right person to talk with about a partnership, or could you point me to them? More on how we work with partners: chicagolandautofair.com/partners\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","follow":"Hi, floating this back up in case it reached the wrong inbox. If someone else handles partnerships, I would be grateful for a name.\n\n{{CALLER}}\nChicagoland Auto Fair\n847 757 0201\nchicagolandautofair.com","followNote":"Send about a week later if nobody replies."}}}