Mike at was exactly what you want in a mechanic. Straight forward and honest. Appreciated his expertise and insight.

I'm honestly getting sick and tired of companies charging a 3% surcharge for purchases made with a credit card... especially when they suggest that I can "save 3%" by using a debit card. I've been a customer here for almost a decade, but I am FIRMLY committed to no longer doing business with anywhere that charges this 3% fee instead of simply including it in their prices. Also, the 3% surcharge is not mentioned anywhere on the written estimate I was given, and wasn't point out until after the work was done and I was about to pay. Then, after I indicated that I wasn't happy, I was told by the guys working the desk that EVERY shop in the area is doing this. So I decided to call, and after 5 shops that are all within 1 mile of this shop, literally NONE of them are doing this. Don't get me wrong. I like the guys at Douglas. But Even more than that, I really don't like being lied to. I won't be going back. read more

Stay away from this place if you like your money. Over priced and lousy service. I found out after they ripped me off I could have gone to any other mechanic and got the job done for half of the price. read more

Mechanic giving attitude. Showing expression nodding his head no getting the vehicle inside. Don't come here if you need anything fix better off going to Elgin. read more

I called about a strange knocking sound which occurred while I would break. I was scheduled for the very next morning. Mike and his team were extremely polite, professional, and honest! They performed a full inspection on my vehicle too. The problem fixed same day for an extremely fair price! Oh, AND they kept me involved in the process via text with pictures and detail price and work break downs!!! Highly recommend Douglas Automotive! read more

I and my wife and even my parents have taken their vehicles here, they are very good and know what they are doing, they inspect my truck every time I bring it in and have caught some serious issues. I never had to return my truck for work they have preformed, they have been up front and honest, which is rare from any automotive repair shop today. I read the one review about the customer who stated that Douglas drained all the oil out of her car and she then had to get another oil change somewhere else, common sense tells me that she's not truthful, as a car will not make very many miles without oil, really? Great service. read more

Honestly if I could give no stars I would. I took my car here to get a quote on a new muffler. When I went back to pick up my car they told me that they were doing an oil change. I told him I never needed an oil change, that I had just got an oil change the other day. I said again, I brought my car in just for a quote not an oil change. When they gave me back my car they drained all the oil out of it and didn't put any oil back in it. I had to go pay for another oil change the next day someplace else! I will never go back there again! I told all my friends and family what a scam, rip off this place is! read more

Douglas automotive will make sure that you are taken care of, they are not out here trying to scam people like a lot of other places!!

The coolant crossover pipe on my 2010 Toyota Corolla cracked, causing the coolant to leak and the engine to significantly overheat. My car only had 123,000 miles on it, underwent regular routine maintenance, and had truly had no other issues to date. When I took it to the dealer on Tuesday after noticing my heat was not working, they explained they've never seen this type of crack on a Toyota Corolla cylinder head before and quoted a price equivalent to a down payment on a brand new car. Effectively, a new lower head was required and labor for fixing this type of issue was not cheap. Toyota Corollas are known for their reliability and longevity, so I felt robbed of my sturdy car knowing without this issue I'd have another 150k + miles to travel with my car. I wasn't ready to part with it and felt even with this investment it would be cheaper than a new car. We decided it was probably worth contacting a few local shops to explain the issue and get additional opinions/quotes before deciding next steps. My family has been going to Douglas for years trusting their integrity and always receiving quality results. When we explained the issue to Xavier he said they were confident they could beat the dealer price, but wanted to see the crack before providing a formal quote. I brought the car in Wednesday (roughly 1 hour after calling to discuss the issues), was generously provided access to a rental car on site, and received a call within 2 hours to discuss their findings. Ultimately, I had a weak head cast and receiving the replacement part would take 2+ week because it needed to be shipped from Canada. This part is scarcely available, because it never breaks! The guys at Douglas suggested brazing the tube, because the crack did not go into the cylinder head but there was no guarantee it would hold under a pressure test. They were pretty confident and if it worked, it would only cost about 1/3 of the dealers price to replace the part! We decided to go ahead with the braising and held our breaths. Chris called me around 11 the next morning, said everything went great and my car underwent the pressure test for more than 30 minutes with no issues. He offered to complete an inspection and suggested completing my 120k mile maintenance, which they did. I left the lot that evening with my car in perfect working condition. To think 2 days prior I thought I needed to buy a new car... I cannot express how thankful I am to have worked with such an amazing team. The guys at Douglas know what they are doing and honestly want what is best for you and your vehicle. I highly recommend them and trust that they will take excellent care of you. Thank you, Douglas! read more

Was going to this shop since spring of 2006 with all the things I didn't either have the time to do or the tools for. Went in for brakes recently because I didn't have the time to do them myself. The quote from here was astronomically high!!! They will give you their warranty BS when you call them out on it... It's just that. BS!! I got a quote from another shop the same day at 1/3 of their quote with the EXACT same parts. Please do your homework on shops and their rates. This is not the same Douglas from 2006. Shame that they're willing to throw away a customer that has over a 10 year history to make a serious buck. Here's the kickers... They charged for a "brake inspection" which is $60.00. I'll never get that back and they did nothing other than try to rip me off. Secondly, what they didn't realize is I know insurance agents in the area personally. I have always spoke highly of Douglas to them and they have referred clients to their shop many times. These agents didn't like my story, so we did an audit of this and it's in access of 30 or more vehicles a month. Enjoy my $60.00. Avoid this shop. They don't know what the word integrity means. read more

I've brought my car in several times. From routine oil changing to fixing a punctured tire at the last minute, the folks here are always extremely accommodating and provide above and beyond service. Every person I've met that works here displays a great work ethic and fantastic customer service. Charges have also always been very reasonable. I highly recommend them. read more

The service team provided a quick response regarding my inquiry. The repair required was on point and was completed to my expectations at a fair price. The shuttle service was most helpful and the the entire experience was positive and professional. read more

Honest. Honest. Honest. These guys are trustworthy professionals! Every time I bring one of my vehicles in to get serviced they walk me through the whole process and show me exactly what the issue is. Pricing is very good but most of all I walk in knowing these guys truly care about their customers! I will be a life long customer! read more

I just had my car Serviced it Douglas Automotive they did a great job as usual I'm getting ready to go to Florida I wanted everything to be taken care of. I forgot my coupon but they gave me the discount anyway they are always courteous they always get me in and out on time I can't say enough good things about them I never have to worry about getting ripped off they are very honest read more

Out of all the facilities in the area this is always my go to. As a single mother this place never makes me second guest the great service I will always receive. From the mechanics to the service Manager they always will treat you like family and for that I am truly grateful. Thank you guys! read more

Knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and all around a good deal... But integrity really is their best quality. Trust me, they stand by their work. I highly respect and recommend these guys to everyone. read more

I have a work truck with about 110 thousand miles. Needs a tune up, tranny service, tires, shocks, new exhaust, AC recharge and possibly wheel bearings. I figured i'd start with getting the tune up and transmission serviced. But, since Douglas can't remember appointments on the day to do the work i'll go elsewhere. read more

Great honest service. Identified the issue and fixed it for less than we were quoted elsewhere.

I highly recommend Douglas for any automotive issue. Doug and Dan went out of their way to ensure that the job was done correctly, even assuming responsibility for portions of the repair that were not theirs. read more

Very responsive, thoughtful and thorough. Also provided me a $75 coupon to use on a pricey repair. Will tell all of my friends and family in the area that this is the place to go for auto repairs. Excellent experience all around. read more

Our family gas been trusting them for decades. They gave helped us repair many vehicles and also steered us away from used cars we were investigating purchasing. On time, on budget, clean friendly service every single time. They are the "Best of the Fox" for many reasons. They are great also about helping you know when things are needing repair and things are coming soon. read more

Douglas is the most trustworthy place I have ever brought my car. They have gone the extra mile to help me and my family. Ty helped in an emergency situation recovering an engagement ring quickly and free. Dan gave me great advice and my repairs are always done correctly and in a timely manner. read more

After being clients of the Douglas in Barrington for years, a move to Cary prompted me to try out the Douglas in Crystal Lake. I was hesitant, but convinced myself to save the mileage because it's the same darn thing. It seems as if it's always an emergency when my car needs to be serviced and the Crystal Lake Douglas was just as awesome as the one in Barrington is. You can't put a price on having a good, trustworthy mechanic. Luckily, now I have two. read more

Very friendly and attentive service with excellent communication. They do "shake-down" your car and let you everything they find, but don't push additional services too much. Very open and honest conversation about what's needed. They are are on the expensive side but I felt comfortable with them. read more

I think the worst part of getting cars fixed is dealing with so so many garages out there ripping people off. Every time I have a car repair I usually get three quotes. These guys are usually smack dab in the middle. The most important thing is they are very nice, courteous & HONEST!!!! I am very happy I found a local place that is trustworthy. read more

Great and honest service. Very nice people to work with. If you are hoping to find that one auto repair place you can trust, call these guys. read more

Our 2nd time at Douglas, this time with our van. They corrected a bunch of stuff overlooked by our previous go-to shop. They are not inexpensive, but I'd rather pay for quality 1x (they have a 3 year 36000 mile warranty) than a cheap repair many times. Good Job Guys. read more

Not your typical mechanic shop. Very good customer service run by honest folks. They make you aware of issues with your vehicle but also tell you how much time you have on the life of the worn part(s) whereas most places would never let you out the door without using scare tactics to close the sale. read more

A good place to have your car serviced. Very qualified.....

I took my vehicle in for an oil change approximately (3) months ago, it came time for servicing again, so due to the lack of time, I went to Jiffy Lube. Jiffy Lube was unable to change the oil due to the oil plug being stripped. Jiffy Lube manager asked me, "Who serviced the car the last time?" I responded Douglas Automotive. Next, I went to O'Reilys to order a new oil plug....Not Happy! Everyone makes mistakes, it is the "not knowing" that is the issue. read more

I recently moved to the area and Douglas Auto came highly recommended. I just needed an oil change, but I wanted to establish a relationship with a local mechanic. The guys at Douglas were thorough and efficient. Their "report card" for my car gave me a great deal of peace. Added bonus was the pleasant, clean waiting area!! I'll go back for sure! read more

I've been here several times for oil changes, tire repairs, and so forth. They are truly "Service with Integrity"-- I trust them not to rip me off! Sadly, this is not usually the case when a woman goes to a car repair shop. Other places will add on things you don't need, but Douglas is fair and honest. read more

Dropped off my car on a busy afternoon, only a week after they did an oil change on it and I noticed my car had a shake to it. All they needed to do was balance my tires. They said they would get to it the next morning and 5 hours after they open they still haven't finished. Usually they are great but recently I've been very disappointed with their service. On the other hand, the workers at the front desk are very kind but for a simple fix like this, I find half a day plus another morning too long to take care of this. Wish I would've gone somewhere else. read more

Very thankful to Ty and Paul for their help! Broke down all the details and share the information I needed to know. Great conversations with them, made sure I had all I needed and was well taken care of. read more

I do almost all my own work on my cars. If I do not do the work, Douglas does. Mainly, I have had him do automatic transmission fluid flushes every 30k on my cars. I recently had him do a very thorough check on a car we were considering to purchase. Luckily, I had him inspect it. Best money I spent! read more

Let me start off by saying I always have my guard up when it comes to auto mechanics but Douglas has proven to me that they are different. My wife thought she had a problem with her car not once but twice in a few days. Douglas checked out her car both times, found nothing wrong both times and didn't charge us a penny. We could have been easily scammed into charges but this mechanic operates with integrity. Oh and by the way their service is excellent - they'll come and pick up the car and drop it off when they are done, no need to leave work for a ride. This mechanic is professional, trustworthy and has won my business for now on. This is coming from a guy that usually only writes reviews about bad experiences. Way to go Douglas, you have a great service model and can count on my business! read more

Slow and expensive but made my 96 saturn like new in the end. Ima go back to Ron's tho in the future

The Douglas crew replaced my dead car battery and did a full inspection same-day. They even drove me to work!

I came in at 8 am and by 09:30 they were done with the work needed and I was on my way. They did look at an issue that needs attention and we agreed I would make another appointment. read more

The When i visited second time for pothole special the guy I met was very rude and he refused to give me a discount which was earlier given to my wife one day earlier.This guy also rushed outside to tell the other guy to refuse me this discount when I tried to contact him outside.This is definitely not a kind of customer service we need by paying two different rates for the same service on two different days.I definitely recommend avoiding Douglas for the kind of treatment By the way i don't know his name read more