Vehicle taxes are based on where you live, not where you buy.


Are you hesitant to purchase a car in Chicago because of the higher tax rate? Unlike other retail stores in Chicago, purchasing a car is different. When purchasing a car, you pay taxes based on where the car is registered, not where the dealership you purchased from is. So if you don't live in Chicago, you don't pay the additional city tax.

When looking for your next Ford or Lincoln vehicle, price and financing are important factors in the decision for drivers in Chicago. It's important to know what gets built into a vehicle's price. Taxes are indeed a piece that is built into what you pay, but we here at Fox Ford Lincoln want to ease minds in Evanston, Skokie and Melrose Park.

We don't want you to worry about Chicago's higher tax rates, because they only apply to those living in Chicago. Unlike different products at other Chicago stores, the taxes you pay on your vehicle are determined by where the vehicle is registered, not where the vehicle was bought. So if you don't live in Chicago... you don't pay Chicago taxes! Simple as that.

Regardless of whether or not you live in Chicago, we offer plenty of financing options to go around that will help put you in the driver's seat of a new Ford or Lincoln.

With the help of our Finance Department's knowledgeable staff, we'll help you find the lease or loan option that works with your budget and lifestyle. Start the Finance Application before you even get to the dealership.

So go ahead and check out that Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, or Ford Focus. Don't be shy about your interest in the Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln MKC, or Lincoln MKZ. Start browsing our extensive selection of new Ford vehicles and new Lincoln vehicles, and our used vehicle inventory knowing that you'll be backed with great financing to even help you cover applicable taxes.

Get going on your journey of finding your next perfect vehicle. Browse our inventory, check out the help you'll get from our Finance Center, and arrange for a test drive today at Fox Ford Lincoln. We'll make sure it's an un-taxing experience!


  1. Fox Chicago Ford

    2501 North Elston Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60647

    • Sales: 773-687-7800
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