I used to take my car to the dealership, but ever since I found this place I haven't gone anywhere else. They're super professional and really easy to work with. Everything is clear, organized, and they keep you updated the whole time, which I really appreciate. They especially know their stuff when it comes to luxury cars and how to take care of them properly. Pricing is fair, service is quick, and overall it's just been a great experience every time. Overall I highly recommend read more

LISTEN! this is a PSA! (Public service announcement) Forget the rest These ppl are THE BEST!!! Ive been taking my vehicles to CHICAGO AUTO REPAIR for 3 years! I have a VOVLO, LEXUS and a FORD. They specialize in CUSTOMER SERVICE! You have to be willing to leave your most precious with them You wont be disappointed. No matter what I needed from simple pil change to replacing Wheel hub bearings, these guys KNOW what they are doing HANDS DOWN! So.. if you need anything whatever service you need THEY GOT YOU! Head on over to 1710 CHICAGO Ave and let the Professionals handle it. Okay? Now Go.. Just Gooo read more

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I came in on a Thursday morning for a simple fix, my rear tail light was out. The process was simple and fast to fill out paperwork. About 3 hours later, my car was ready. I paid $67. The staff was nice and efficient! read more

Had a great experiencing servicing my Mercedes here. The service is high quality and their team is always so friendly! Have been going to them for a few years now and will keep coming back read more

Thank you so much to Chicago Auto for taking care of my BMW Z4 and Mercedes A class. I will never take my cars to the dealership ever again, these guys honestly do a better job and charge less. And unlike the dealerships they never push me to get service that I don't need. I will happily continue using Chicago Auto and will recommend it to my friends and family as well. read more

10/10 experience. It's pretty difficult to find a shop where you don't feel like they're taking advantage of you, especially as a woman who doesn't know much about cars. Chicago Auto is the first shop that made me feel informed and respected through this process. From the moment I walked in, the staff was professional and patient. They explained everything in detail and made sure I understood the process and the repairs needed. They didn't pressure me into unnecessary repairs or try to upsell me. They also have a texting system that made everything so much easier. They text you updates and provide a link to their system which includes estimates with detailed explanations and pictures. This is way better than a call in my opinion because it gave me time to review in detail before agreeing to any work. Highly recommend Chicago Auto, especially for women looking for a trustworthy and transparent mechanic in Chicago. read more

I was nervous when i had to find a shop near my neighborhood to arrive at. First time doing this alone but i landed at Chicago Auto repair and as soon as i walked in i was greeted by Alex and felt the comfort in the place! Easy and open options ! Im never going anywhere else ! Thanks read more

Top notch service 10/10 recommend will definitely return for future repairs and will have my friends and family go there ! Thanks Chicago Auto read more

Alejandro P. is always available to answer any questions! He is straightforward and knowledgeable too. Their service is quick and efficient. Don't hesitate to check em out read more

Found this place after the dealer tried to overcharge me for maintenance on my M4. Chicago Auto Repair Service did the same major service using OEM parts for a fraction of the price. Jim was great to work with and kept me updated. If you want dealership-quality work without the "BMW tax," go see these guys. 5/5 for sure. read more

the service to the customer was phenomenal and thanks to Alex I will be returning with any repairs I need!!!

They said the cost would be $280 service and $143 parts then said they could do by the next day. Then said they could not do until next week in the middle of the week once I paid literally within that hour. Then I told them I really needed to use the car was it drivable and they said yes no more damage could really be done. Then I drive it and instantly can tell more problems can be done if I do and come back to drop off and right before there the car stopped working. Now they say it'll cost me $1850 more and they never told me I can drive it and it wouldn't hurt the car. They suck at what they do. The service guys are idiots, do not go here. read more

My wife and I have been going to Jim for 5+ years and we've been very happy with the service he provides. He always takes care of the job and is quick with getting your car in and out. He's very transparent with the pricing and will provide photo attachments of the inspection prior to authorizing which is helpful. If you need a good mechanic in the West Town/Wicker Park area - check out Chicago Auto Repair! read more

I've been coming to Chicago auto repair for years!! As you know- It's such a relief to find an auto mechanic that you can trust let alone be within walking distance. I have a 2006 Sequoia that's hard to find parts for but Jimmy always pulls through. The service is fast and the prices are reasonable with today's inflated economy. I also bring my 2019 Rover Sport for its occasional oil changes and wear and tear parts to save $$ compared to the dealership, but more importantly I trust their work. Their waiting area is super clean and hosts a fancy cappuccino machine I've yet to figure out lol. All of my friends that i send to Jimmy have nothing but good experiences to report back. Thanks for keeping my reputation intact haha! These guys are great!!! read more

Amazing quality work from these guys they are working on a Mercedes Benz I think they are doing a great job read more

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terrible Service, Paid $150 for an alignment & went all day without my vehicle just to pick it up & them tell me that the wheel alignment was still off by 90 degrees. Their negligence and poor service costed me over $1400 to repair due to my tires wearing out POST alignment due to them not doing the service properly. Will never bring my vehicle nor recommend these thieving cocksuckers to anyone again. read more

Super quick and excellent customer service! I had an issue with my tire, and I was able to drop it off first thing in the morning. By noon, it was ready for pick-up. They found a nail in the tire and patched it up for me and filled up the rest of my tires. read more

I went in to service my vehicle and was greeted by Alex! Very professional and helpful. Will be bringing all my vehicles for service here.

Terrible service. Took car in for a diagnosis, all they did was read my codes and tell me they needed $1,500 to take apart my engine to actually figure out the issue not including fixing the issue. I told them not to worry about it and I'll take my car back. So they charged me $110 for simply using the code reader, which takes 5 seconds and you can do at autozone for free. I wrote a negative review about this miscommunication and over charging for simple code reading so they immediately called me to get mad at me about giving them a bad review Then decided to threaten me with fees for keeping my car overnight (something they never mentioned before seeing my bad review). Terrible service, overpriced, and fragile egos. Waste of time and money. And didn't even give me the ACTUAL code reading. Just printed out recommendations for what to fix read more

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!!! AVOID THIS PLACE!! Came here to replace my car battery because my regular, reputable auto shop is in the suburbs and I did not want to drive that far. Replaced my battery at Chicago Auto Repair on 9/8/22 and my car would not start on 11/13/2024!!!! Took my car in to my regular auto shop and was told it's a bad battery and that I already need a new one. (And no I did not leave a light on in my car.) Would give 0 stars if I could. read more

You never know about a car repair place until there are problems. We had an oil change about a week ago and right after we started smelling gasoline in whenever we turned on the heat. I started dreading the conversation that I would need to have with them and debating just going elsewhere for the repair. I decided to give them a shot, explained the situation, they took the car, found a small leak in a hose and replaced it for free - glorious! read more

Great experience. Jim made a bad day easy for me, from my first call he was helpful and communicative, came here as someone stole my catalytic converter and he was able to repair in a few hours. Upon drop-off of the vehicle he called me about 10 mins later to confirm all the damage and provided a fair quote for the repair. I have found my new local mechanic! Jim - thanks for making this shitty situation better for me and getting me back on the road in no time. read more

Where do I start? Initially, things were positive, got towed here to get a mechanical issue repaired. During that, they noted there was a leaking valve that needed to be repaired. I came back a few months later to get that repaired and all the problems started there. This repair caused more issues. The moment I left the site the car was making sounds it wasn't normally making. This sound was from a coolant leak that they caused and other damages they caused but didn't note. This noise was non-existent before the repair and was present immediately after. Fast forward a few months, I came in to get this repaired as there was no heat to the cabin of the car during the subzero days in Chicago, they charged over 1k for the repairs, for issues they caused. Then within 3 weeks of the repair, the coolant was already drained again, clearly a leak that they didn't fix after saying their repairs should have fixed the issues... Clearly, they didn't fix the issue and are only causing more issues to get you trapped in an endless repair loop. Already over 2k on repairs, I would avoid it at all costs. read more

I went to Chicago Auto Repair when my brakes were making noise, and they helped me out fast! Jim gave me a quote, and when I texted my mechanic from back home and he was shocked by how little they charged. Now my car's working great and probably saved myself some $ by sheer luck. These guys are legit. read more

Affordable and reliable. Willing to discuss options and timelines. Been coming here for awhile.

My car was broken into and they were super accommodating and fast--had it turned around in a day when I thought it would be more like a week! Also stored my car inside the garage at night to keep it safe which I really appreciated! The space was really clean and well decorated to top it off. Will definitely be back for any future needs read more

I don't believe they know what they're doing They never fixed the original problem Replaced total suspension and struts for $1600 still problems They misdiagnosed my car 3 times and never solved the original problem. Each time cost me over $300. When I complained about their incompetence the manager told me my car was a piece of sh*t. He told me don't come back Do not use this shop read more

Brakes were feeling mushy and I knew I had to replace my brake pads soon. They were straight to the point and and fixed my brake master cylinder and brake pads needed changing also. Well Done guys! read more

My Honda CRV needed to be towed to a nearby repair shop. Instead of using my Yelp fam for guidance, I used my Google fam for their opinions. I saw 4.8 rating so I thought this had to be the spot. I had my car towed here and was greeted by a nice female, Theresa(??). She said she just started last week but it seemed like she owned the place. Professional and likable. I told her what I was doing and she said no prob. She told me to give them 30 mins to see what the prob is and they'll let me know. She lied. It was only 10 minutes and the mechanic who was nice too told me it was my starter. I figured it was. I was quoted 2 hours so I decided to come back later. Before I left I used their restroom which was clean & nicely decorated. Theresa offered me a drink from the fridge which included Sprite, Diet Coke & bottled water. The waiting room was nicely decorated too. I love the idea of using used tires as a base for the coffee table. They had a tv playing. Ample seating. I came back later though the car was promised a few hours ago I couldn't take it with me since I had my other car. I met the owner who was nice too. Picked up car with brother and as soon as we reached 2 miles the check engine light came on. We went back and informed them of issue. Apparently the tech forgot to connect the cable. Once connected it went off and stayed off - so far so good. Not sure if I was overcharged but I felt they did a good job. Me & my brother are no mechanics. I gave them a 4 instead of a 5 because the tech forgot to connect the cable & it was promised in 2 hours but took a tad longer. Overall a good experience. Thanks guys. read more

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Amazing and caring professionals. I had a terrible situation with a tire blown on a busy Friday night. They took me in after hours and took care of me. Without them I would not know what to Do! Thank you so much read more

Best auto repair! They are always super profesional and fast! I can't recommend more! read more

My engine cover broke and started dragging on the ground for almost a week. These guys checked it out and within 30 mins I was out with a fresh new engine cover and no more dragging. Thanks guys! read more

Dropped my SUV off for an oil change, staff was pleasant and helpful and the service was completed same day. No frills though, usually I'm asked what type of oil I prefer, and I get some future service recommendations based on my cars current state. Also felt that $60 was pretty steep for an oil change. read more

I was new to town and a friend recommended this place and it was great. Very friendly service, very quick and efficient. Above all they were honest and very affordable. They fixed my starter, windshield sprayers and headlights in less than 3 hours. Definitely will be back! read more

Came here after the OBD system wouldn't register for the emissions test. A diagnostic was performed by Chicago Auto Repair and found no issue. After I talked to Jim he blamed the emissions test people that I had gone to just an hour before. I informed him that I think they need to do a more thorough investigation. My concerns were dismissed and I was charged for the diagnostic evaluation. I then took the car back. As expected the emissions test continued to fail. I was then informed by Jim that they can do an official diagnostic evaluation of my wiring for an additional cost, even though they had already done a diagnostic and would charge me per hour. I refused to come back to Chicago Auto Repair after they already scammed me out of a $110. The next Auto repair shop looked at the wiring for free and had found that Jim's team left behind a zip tie around my wiring from a previous issue 3 months prior. This place does not listen to the customer and dismissed me multiple times when I had asked if the problem could be related to the prior repair. PLEASE DO NOT come here. It seems affordable and the people seem nice, but they dismiss you and create more problems from their poorly trained staff. read more

Great auto repair shop!!! The people are so friendly and always go above and beyond to help with any issue my car has. My favorite shop in the area! read more

Great work and friendly service. I brought my car in here for an oil change. The staff was friendly and very professional. They had the job done very quickly, and they even checked out if anything else was in need of repair on the car. Will definitely return for future oil changes or other car service. read more

I've been here twice, both in crisis situations and they have been more than accommodating to help fix my car. The owner was willing to stay open past 7PM to help me. There was a level of transparency a lot of other auto shops don't always have. He went through and pointed out areas of my car that needed repair and gave me options to decide what I felt was best for me and within my price point. They even drove me home when we found out they'd need to order parts and my car would need to be worked on for another day. The inside area could use a little TLC with providing a more comfortable atmosphere to wait, but overall I was very satisfied with the services provided for me. read more

I took the car in to get the AC checked on my Honda Accord. Called a few places around but they were the only ones who were able to take same day service. They took a look at it, refilled the freon and also noticed a leak and a broken compressor. They replaced the parts, took care of it and ready pickup the following day! read more

Quick and friendly service. Fixed a major issue same day. Organized and professional staff.