Honest, highly competent auto service center that puts most others to shame. After receiving diagnostics and a quote from one of the branded tire service centers, we moved our car to Areawide for Dave and his team to assess the situation. He ran the same diagnostics and determined that one assessment by the other guys was wrong. In effect, Areawide got us back on the road at a bit more than 25% of the cost of the branded tire center. A four figure repair was now a manageable three figures. Areawide is in this for the long haul, which is why we're entrusting him with our cars more and more. Shame on some of the others for misdiagnosis and misrepresentation. Chances are great you will avoid both at Areawide. read more

Outstanding service! Dave and his crew take care of all of the vehicles where I work. I decided to start taking my car to him a couple of years ago. He is a very honest when it comes to diagnosing the problems with your car. His prices are reasonable. I would recommend his shop to anyone I know. Jennifer read more

Thank you so much Dave for helping me out with my catalytic converter! I have a 2004 Nissan Murano with around 177,600 miles in it. In all of my years having this car, no one has ever told me that it has 3 catalytic converters until Dave (owner) told me. Dave was so helpful and honest of what needs to be done for my car with fair pricing too! Taking my baby back for a road trip to the West Coast and I'm just so excited and happy of how good it feels again. read more

Areawide Automotive is the best mechanic in the area!!! We have had others in the very distance past with higher prices and subpar jobs. Dave always gives me his best practice advice to scrap it or put cash into the old 1994 Ford, he also considers safety to the highest for us driving it and others on the road as well. Once again he saved us from having to scrap the old girl for parts to a charity... Thanks Dave- you've always been a life saver! You are more appreciated than you know! joyce read more

It's easy to get ripped off with auto repairs (did he really replace that part? was it really necessary? should it have taken that long?) so it is really important to find a place that you can trust, is competent and reasonably priced. Two out of three won't do. Areawide is all three. Dave, runs the place and will give you honest answers that you can trust. Scheduling is important but he gets you in and out quickly in the time promised. I have had bad experiences elsewhere and can tell some true horror stories. I have also compared prices on tires and service and they came out ahead every time. In 5 years with Areawide I have yet to be the least bit unhappy. In a word Areawide is 'Efficient'. Time efficient and price efficient. read more

How can I adequately sing areawide and Dave's praises? I recommend no other small business as much as this. You are basically a fool to take your car anywhere else. Dave is proof that it is possible to be a forthright, honest person with consistent customer service for over a decade that can enjoy a profitable business. Everyone has a story of how a mechanic has done them wrong, but none of these stories refer to areawide automotive. Every small business should aspire to achieve the same level of customer service. read more

Dave has always been honest and efficient with all of our vehicles and company trucks. Very dependable.

Best Autoservice I've ever had. Extremely Honest. Fair Prices without unnecceary thing fixed. I have been ripped off at the Big shops (Midas, Pepboys, Sears) so I'm glad I found this small Honest Auto Shop that can handle all the big jobs as well as small. They have kept my 13 year old Volvo running great since I got it 7 years ago. They treat all their customers with Courtesy and respect. read more

I seriously cannot say enough good things about these people. Dave ( the owner) is as honest as they come. He will tell you what is going on with your vehicle and recommend what should be done...but he also will tell you what needs to be fixed now, what can wait, and what is not worth fixing. I have a toddler and when we arrive (even on our very first visit) he immediately changes the waiting room TV channel to PBS cartoons. He even had crackers for her the last time we visited. As a parent, the way to my heart is through my kid so to pay attention to her before any business takes place is the cherry on top of some exceptional service. I've recommended these guys to everyone I know and not surprisingly, many of my friends already use Areawide. read more

Dave at Areawide Auto is honest and fair. It is hard to believe. His mechanics are great. His shop is clean but always busy. If I could give this place ten stars I would. read more

Some years ago (at least 10 years ago) I stopped in at Areawide after exhausting my search for a shop to do a catalytic converter replace (for my Subaru Forester) at a price I wanted to pay. I never thought I would actually get a better price here but I did. That was the start of a long relationship with Dave and Andrew and the crew at Areawide. It's true that Dave stands out as a honest business man. He runs a clean (so clean) organized shop deftly. His pricing is very fair and he is objective in his recommendations about work that either needs to be done or 'should' be done. As a single woman, I am fairly car savvy, but I feel that with Dave and crew I can let my guard down a bit and just let them tell me what my old Forester needs to keep her running, and with a 210K miles history, she may not be the prettiest car on the road but she is surely a sound car and I feel safe driving her. In fact, I'm heading over today for an oil change. Read the reviews and stop in to talk to Dave. read more

We have been going to Areawide Automotive for over 10 years and love and trust Dave. We highly recommend Areawide Automotive

I was so relieved to find Areawide Automotive when I was changing mechanics! I have been coming here for many years now and they have always been honest, professional and their prices are very competitive! I am moving out of state now and hope I find someone in my new area as honest, knowledgeable, and caring as Areawide is with my cars! You cannot find a better place to bring your car(s)! I'd give the owner Dave and his guys a 10 if I could! read more

Great honest service! They fix only what needs to be fixed and don't push unnecessary work. Dave will recommend what needs to be repaired now and what can wait to be fixed at a later date. This shop is slammed all the time(due to there honest, quality work) so making an appointment is important. The down side to that is, you may have to wait a few days to a week to get in. In my opinion, it's well worth the wait to get great quality, honest service. read more

This place is great an honest place also owner Dave is the coolest guy well definitely refer all my clients to come to this shop for any repairs read more

I used to fear taking my car into the shop more than going to the dentist. I had problems with previous mechanics suggesting repairs that didn't need to be done. Thankfully, since I've found Dave I know that I'm not going to get ripped off at his shop. He will be honest about what needs to be repaired and what can wait. He has done basic diagnostic tests like check engine lights and battery tests for me free of charge. He also does great work and he has coupons too. We refer our friends and family to Areawide. read more

I have known Dave for about 7 years, I have not needed his services until recently. My daughters 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue with 115,000 miles would not pass the emissions test. I took it to Dave and stated that we did not want to put a lot of money into the vehicle. Dave went out of his way to get the vehicle to pass the emission test. Very reasonable price and very timely turn around time. Dave went out of his way to get this done and did not charge for all of his time involved with this complex repair. Thank you for your help and honesty. read more

I am writing this review from Los Angeles...I am in the process of purchasing a vintage classic Mercedes-Benz from a dealer in Chicago. I needed to do a Pre Purchase Inspection on the car and found Areawide online. As you can imagine I was nervous about finding someone to look at this car on my behalf and tell me what type of condition it was in. Finding a mechanic that is trustworthy and honest (and skilled enough to catch ALL of the flaws) seemed impossible but Dave is amazing---he's like a unicorn. The car was in great condition (lucky me), but Dave really looked at every tiny detail of the car (noting that there was a small ding on the rear bumper that I had not previously been aware of, and even going so far as to note that the gear shift was slightly loose). He took the time to write up a report and email it to me, called me to discuss what he found, sent me photos, and overall I could not be happier with his work. His price for the inspection was also incredibly reasonable ($45). If I lived in Chicago, Dave would be my go-to mechanic all-year-long...he's fantastic! read more

Dave at Areawide was recommended to me by my Mom. For quite a while she bragged about how honest he was, and I somewhat dismissed it as "Mom can be easily charmed". Mom was vindicated when my car wouldn't start one day and I decided to give Dave a shot. My car was towed to him and after having it for a day and not being able to recreate the failure in his shop, he informed me that my battery posts were corroded, so he cleaned them, but that was all he could find wrong. From that day on, I was hooked. Dave could have convinced me that the failure was a result of a very expensive part failing, but instead, I left his shop with a nominal charge and a car that hasn't failed again since. I've been back to Dave several times since then for routine maintenance items and will not take my cars anywhere else. Auto maintenance and repairs are so much less stressful when you have an automotive professional that you can trust. read more