You can trust Cantic. They did a great job on a coolant repair for me which required them to tow it to the shop. Price was extremely fair, I'm almost excited to go back for some additional work. Hard to find trustworthy people these days, thank you Asko! read more

Excellent service! Went for stunts and shock absorber replacement, for both front and back. Cantic staff went above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. The job was completed in a little under three hours. Reasonable charges. read more

Asko and his team at Cantic Auto get the job done. I couldnt ask for a better mechanic. Asko, THANK YOU !

One of my worst experiences. I brought my car in, asked for a tire replacement and a diagnostic on my car. I was told no work would be done until they called me. No one called until days later and they said my work has been done. I asked how? No one called and no one gave me a diagnosis on my car. Even with the tire, I asked if they could check it to see if it could be patched and no one ever called. They basically didn't do anything I asked. Later they said the tire I had was bad and told me I could get a new one. I brought in the new tire and asked again for a diagnostic. This time they ran it and told me essentially my car was too bad to work on. I asked if they can provide a list on everything wrong with it and they said yes and they'd call me when the car was ready for pick up. A week goes by and no one ever called. I finally reach out to them. They have me pick up the car and when I get to it I see they literally DID NOT PUT THE NEW TIRE ON. So now I have a car mounted on what they told me was a bad tire and to make things worse, the battery is now dead. So now thanks to coming to this shop, I have a car on a bad tire, wasted almost 3 weeks and spent about 50 dollars for nothing but a questionable diagnosis from a shop that wouldn't confirm anything, didn't listen to my requests and get this... They didn't even write down what's wrong with the car for me. I hate leaving bad reviews but with so many auto shops in the area literally go ANYWHERE else. I seriously do not understand how this place calls this customer service. I just wanted to support local. read more

There's good and then there's Asko good. So happy to have a mechanic like Asko work on my Range Rover. I drive two older foreign cars so it requires more maintenance than other cars. Recently my car has been making a lot of funny noises whenever I turn it on. It sounded very similar to the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard. I was on my way to work and the screeching was so unbearable and then the brakes on my Range Rover partially gave out. Scary to say the least but super grateful that I was so close to Cantic auto shop. I had to go to work but luckily my mom was able to drop off my car to Cantic Auto Repair. Asko, the owner, told my mom that the brakes were so bad that he couldn't let her drive because it was a risk to her safety. He told her to leave the car and that he would work on repairs. I really loved that my mom was able to drop the car off at 7:30 am and that the shop was actually opened- whooo hooo! Anyways, Asko took my car in and started looking at the various repairs needed to be done to my car. Before he started working on any of he repairs, he called me, he told me what was wrong, told me how much it would cost to repair, how long it will take to repair and he informed me how much labor is. There was no back and forth- he was upfront and honest. He replaced my brake pads, two front bearings, some sensors and a whole lot of terms I am not familiar with. Now keep in mind, I drive a Range Rover and the parts on a Range Rover do not cost the same as a Toyota so naturally, any repairs completed on a Range Rover will be expensive. However, I spoke to my brother and he told me for how much I paid, I really got my money's worth because the Range Rover service facility would have charged me three times more. I got my car back really quickly and when I drove her, she drove like new. Super happy with the service I received! Also, Cantic Auto Repair recently moved into their newest location. It is so clean inside- I'm always so worried about where I'll sit and wait while my car is checked out but this auto shop is nice! Bonus points: they have fresh brewed coffee!! In addition, this place is conveniently located on Clark Street which means that the CTA 155 and 22 buses are close by in case you need to leave your car for a couple of days and need a ride home. There is plenty of street parking. The only downside to this location is that there is a slight barrier in the middle of Clark street so it's not so easy to do a u-turn around here. read more

I called him last week right before they were closing cuz my car overheated He was there in less than an hour and picked me up...which was a life saver since my triple A expired. I truly appreciate it even more since I hadn't been to him in a while because I moved. He reminded me why I always like going back to him always remembered my name and my car model and I never felt like he was ever ripping me off. It always takes a few days for him to do repairs but it's well worth it and that's why two of my co-workers go to him as well. read more

What made me feel good about this place is that the owner is on site taking care of the customer personally. It is a valuable aspect of the business , as one would tend to related that to reliable and quality service as all owners wants the best for their business . read more

This auto repair shop is awesome. Quality Work. Fair pricing. Honest. You cant go wrong bringing your car here. read more

Great service and great pricing! Asko and his team of technicians are amazing at their professions. Love the new shop! It's very nice as a customer to be in a waiting room and be able to watch tv, have complementary coffee and water!!! read more

Would recommend to everyone Great place to service your vehicle Asko and the other guys know what they do and they don't charge to much like other shops do , fair price read more

I've been a customer of Cantic Auto Repair for years! They have been unfailingly helpful, knowledgeable, and honest. Asko (the owner) is probably the most honest auto repair guy I've come across. I'm here now, getting my oil changed, and figured it was high time to write them the review they deserve! read more

I have taken my car here several times to get repaired and have always received good, fast and affordable service. It's nice to have a trustworthy mechanic in the neighborhood. If you live in the Andersonville area this should be your mechanic. read more

Just as bad for the neighborhood as ever. Antifreeze on the sidewalk, oil, half-demolished cars on the sidewalk and street for weeks at a time. Such a blight. read more

Cantic Auto Repair - Wrecked car on street for three weeks now. Doing maintenance on the sidewalk. Parking illegally on the sidewalk. - Auto Repair Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We have taken both our cars here and absolutely love Asko (not sure of the spelling, pronounced Ashko). We've had everything from oil changes to replacement of bearings, brakes and other major jobs. They've always done a quick and excellent job for a great price. As the other reviewer said, they are very trustworthy and also hard workers! read more

Great place to get your Jeep Lift kit done. Asko was very helpful and I had my car back in two days. So happy I found this place being new to the area and I'm so happy with all the work I've had done there, (brakes, shocks, lift kit, fenders added etc) and the great price. Will definitely be back. read more

Would recommend to anyone. Asko was great and fixed my car in a day.

New to the area, I wanted so much to have this be our go-to place for honest auto repair. It's just a block away from home. But after having a $$$ full brake job done on our van, I later discovered that my wife had the same repair done just a year (8,000 mi.) earlier at our excellent & frequently-used Firestone in Wis. when it was her primary vehicle. I could be wrong, but just can't trust them now. read more

Most honest and skilled mechanic I've ever been to. My family has been taking a multitude of cars here for the past decade. He has cared for Fords, Subarus, and even a Jetta. Cantic is very honest, knowledgeable, and straightforward. When he thinks something is out of his purview, he lets you know and refers you to someone who can help. Cantic has helped me with regular vehicular maintenance and super last minute requests. Lastly, his staff is kind and willing to help you out. The customer service is genuine and not forced. I don't live close to this shop anymore, but I make the ten-mile trek just to get my car serviced here. read more

If no stars was an option that's what I would give. Terrible service. They had the car for a long time, did not find the parts for it, I was forced to do that and did not do any of the work they said they had done. The car broke down 30 minutes after I picked up. After taking it to another mechanic, he confirmed that no work had been done on the car at all. Stay away from here read more

This place is fast, affordable, and has a great customer service! Owner Asko is very professional and very patient and explains things in detail plus he only fixes what needs work! He also has charged me a lot less than other car shops I visited that gave me a quote. I am very happy with the repair and I highly recommend this shop. read more

Fantastic service and fair pricing. I've brought in my Honda Accord multiple times and been very happy every single time. I recommend Cantic for anyone who wants a mechanic they can TRUST! read more

Asko is a great and honest guy. Prices are great and the service is excellent! Highly recommended!

I have been taking my car to Cantic for a few years now and I'm always extremely happy with the service and the results. You always hear horror stories about mechanics taking advantage of their customers but Asko is incredibly honest and fair when it comes to pricing. This is a great shop and I would recommend them to anyone. read more

I love this place. A lot of my family are mechanics in Alabama(so not much help to me in Chicago) so I know basic maintenance and how not to get screwed over by a flaky mechanic. I went to Firestone for tires, and while I was there, an estimate on any repair work. They told me 3,000 dollars, I laughed my way out of the parking lot. I took it to this place for an oil change and got another estimate done, all on the word of my sister's coworker who lives up the street from these guys. 500 dollars, and when I asked about something Firestone had stated NEEDED to get done, they shrugged and said "It's an old car, that will happen." (96 Maxima) When my sister took her car, they took us back to the shop and showed us the part that had to get unexpectedly changed out, and possibly kept them out of a wreck on their way to visit our family in the South. Their prices are also affordable. So yes, I trust these guys and I will be taking my cars to them for years and recommending them to any who ask for a reliable mechanic. read more

I went to this place on friend refferal to fix my cracked bumper, and this guy came in and repaired it so fast to fit great in 15min, and charged me like $20 (on min $100 damage), After that I became regular, Asko has been maintaining and repairing my car for the past 2 yrs. Always been honest and wanted to help without charging unnecessary work like whole bunch of other mechanics, He will go the extra mile and tell you what is wrong, find the best priced parts and deliver on time, even if he needs to stay longer hours. Great service. It is worth comming evern if you are outside the northside area. read more

My husband and I have been bringing our cars here for years now, and have always been extremely happy with service, pricing, and timeliness of the repairs. All of my cars have been foreign (VW, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes-Benz), and Asko is the only person I would trust with them. Also, I work nearby and have recommended Asko to a few co-workers and patients, and they were all very satisfied with the service they were given. One visit seems to be enough to make this the only shop they will ever go to again. We bring our cars here all the way from Morton Grove because they are so great! read more

Great Service and very polite. Very fair prices and they do fantastic work. As long as I live here they will be my mechanic!

Great service. Friendly and polite. But most importantly HONEST. I took my car to a dealer (Autobarn VW Evanston) to get a cooling sensor replaced. The dealer wanted to charge 1,000 dollars which included a $140 diagnostic charge. I took it to Cantic auto repair instead and paid a much more reasonable price and no charge for the diagnostic test. Will come here when ever I need my car serviced and will recommend to everyone I know. read more

Asko is a very nice dude. Fast service, affordable. No BS. Your car just gets fixed. Highly recommended- just as it was to me.

You will not find a more honest and capable mechanic than Askor, hands down. He has found and fixed things on our car that we didn't even know about and NOT charged us for it. That is the kind of guy he is. I have referred everybody I know to him and will continue to do so. read more