Wow! On a trip downstate and we experienced a completely unrepairable tire! Called many locations and John was the only person who could locate our speciality tire. He said it would be delivered 1:30 and by 2:15 we were on the road again - amazing! Professional, kind, approachable and knowledgeable. Thank you to John and everyone at Effingham Tire and Auto Center. Highly recommend! read more

The people there are so friendly and they really work with you and explain things to you in terms it I can understand anyway lol and both times that I've had to go there it was kind of last minute and they got me right in and did everything they could to get me out of there as quick as possible I appreciate that they're super there and you guys are doing a great job!! read more

Used them to help me with a used car. $380 for oil change, tire install was $240 and I brought my own tires! Nice people and helpful but I cannot recommend this business unless you've looked around to compare 'which i did not. Talk about sticker shock. I'm satisfied with the service but I doubt I'll be going back for anything else. read more

We went to this business to get our van looked at to determine why the heat was not working. We were told to wait while they figured out if someone was available to look at it. After about an hour, a mechanic just got in the van and drove it to the garage without telling us anything. Then we sat for another hour or so with no updates or anything. Finally, we asked for a progress update and we were told the issue with the van. They initially told us they have to buy a blower motor, which they priced at over $300. With labor, they said it would be around $700. Obviously, we decided to not have them do anything to the van because that was such an outrageous price. They ended up charging us over $100 just to look at the van and quoted a blower motor at $650+. Ridiculous prices, long wait, and no updates about what's going on. read more

Just had tires changed. go to pick up. hubcap is gone. they stated it wasn't there when it came in. it was. when you look at the rim you can even see where they pried in the wrong place. cruise control doesn't work now. it did when I drove it there. I brought my own tires. cost for changing was absurd. they didn't put caps on two of the valve stems. incompetent, dishonest establishment. hub cap replacement cost me just under $100. I would never recommend going here. Go to a dealership. at least they are trained to work on your model of car. they are other repair shops in Effingham area, save yourself grief and headache. go to them. read more

We were passing through on our way to Florida. We had only gotten an hour from home when our front wheel bearing went out. We called and they told us they would get us in that day. They were able to get us in immediately and got a part located to install. They did a great job and had us on the road as quickly as possible. The price was more than we had hoped, but worth the job they did, replacing the wheel bearing. read more

Little pricey, but does great work. We needed a tire plugged during a roadtrip. It took two hours, but they got us in late in the evening and handled it same day. Patch is still holding 2000+ miles later. read more

Scott and his team did a phenomenal job, getting my car ready in time. I was travel Ing into Effingham for a short stay and my car broke down. Scott was able to have the car diagnosed, and even though the parts weren't available he went above and beyond to have the parts overnighted they got me on the road a day early and I couldn't be happier. If you're ever in need of automobile service while in Effingham Illinois, this is the place to go. read more

I am writing to retract my previous complaint about the service at Effingham Auto and Tire. This past Tuesday I was charged for a battery and tow which I thought I should not have to have paid for since my car was mis-diagnosed. I was very irritated since I went down the interstate and had to be towed back in. It was 10 hours before I got my car fixed right. The manager called me 3 days after it happened and read about what had happened and he wanted to know how this could be resolved and what would make me happy. I told him that since I got mis-diagnosed that they should have put my old battery in and pay for the tow. The manager agreed and I am now happy. He said he would be sending me a check for the battery and the tow. Thank you read more

I had a blown trailer tire. I brought it in. They were too busy to get me in. The gentleman at the desk said they couldn't get me in for 2-3 hours. That tells me that they're busy and have good service. If I have the unfortunate luck of breaking down there again I'll try my luck there again. Nice people. read more

I was on vacation with my family and my car broke down near Exit 159. The tow brought us to Effingham Tire & Auto Center. I was very upset because i had just got my car repaired near my home and broke down 3 hrs. away while on this trip with my wife , son, daughter and both my pets. Not only was it Hot out but i was worried about getting my car looked at and continuing on our vacation. We still had to drive 3 more hours. Scott the Service Writer on duty was a very nice person. He helped us fairly quickly. All of their employees knew i was upset and worried so they all pushed my car into the bay and looked at my car as soon as they could. Not only were they polite and helpful I really did appreciate the hospitality. They let me bring in my cat and dog so they weren't outside in the heat. I really appreciated them going out of their way to provide great service to us when we broke down on our trip. I would highly recommend them. Great manager and staff! I was very Happy on how they treated us. As if we were locals and regulars. Even though we were a long ways from home. Outstanding service !!! You guys earned this review ! :) read more

No fuss, no muss. Great samaritans on my journey! I was passing through omw driving cross country on a late Sunday evening and my engine light started blinking while my car began sputtering and struggling. Pulled off the highway and called Effingham Auto first thing in the morning. They were so polite and helpful; long story short, my car was up and running in less than an hour (results will vary of course lol) after replacing a faulty ignition coil. Price was more than reasonable and the mechanic was upfront, sincere, and knowledgeable. Thank you to Carol and Rebecca in the front office for being amazing. I'm 47% sure those were your names. But A+ y'all, I'm stoked to be back on the road. read more

My daughter and I were on the road, from Louisiana to Michigan, when on day two I noticed a bubble in my rear, driver's side tire wall. Driving nervously on the stretch of road of a lot of nothing, I prayed for a good tire shop, and boy did God provide. Effingham Tire took us right away, and we were back on the road in no time. They had the tires we needed and the service that made the whole thing pain free. read more

Wonderful experience! On a road trip from Ohio to Missouri we had a flat on a Sunday evening. Walmart couldn't get the tire off to fix it. This shop got us in, ground off the jammed nut and replaced it. Made sure all the lug nuts were on to factory specs (since we had this issue before) and sent us on our way at a very fair price. Excellent experience. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

GREAT SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL We were passing through Effingham on our way to move our daughter into college. The wheel bearing on our truck needed to be replaced before going any further. The staff at the shop said get it here and we will fit you as soon as possible. We had it towed by DJ from TriPower towing (another great experience - he was at our hotel within 5 minutes of us calling). We only waited a little more than an hour for an estimate. We were very supposed at the price. They could have told us it was going to be twice the price and we would have had to pay it being 4 hours from home and 4 hours from the college. If you are in Effingham and are looking for a repair shop - LOOK NO FURTHER!!! read more

They were busy, I needed an alternator. They got me back on the road in a reasonable time considering. Don't live here but if I did, they would get my business. read more

These guys are legit. I had my car worked on at a Volkswagen dealership on my way to Fort Wayne, along the way, a check engine light came on, and I lost about half a tank in the span of 20 miles. I called around, and they were the only shop open. Ken let me know he was working on two cars and probably wouldn't get to look at it until the morning. (This was about 8pm) I drove my car there and after he was done with his first vehicle, he looked at mine ($40 for a diagnostic test / lookie to determine the problem) These dudes are open until 11pm.... I don't know of any mechanic shop open past 7. They were super understanding, helped me try and locate a rental car (all were checked out within a 60 mile radius.... which sucked....) after diagnosing the problem, and having a fair price for the repair, they made sure I was back on the road again the next evening so I wouldn't have to spend more money on a motel, and ken made sure my car was running properly. So much for the 'highway robber' comment someone left before. The mechanics were honest, and hardworking, and made sure everything was taken care of for my ride back to St. Louis. If you ever break down around Effingham Illinois, take your car here, they won't gouge you and they'll make sure you are safe and on your way again. Thank you Effingham auto. Hope I never have any issues again with my vehicle, but thanks so much for the hard, honest, and fair prices you gave me!! Faith in humanity is somewhat restored thanks to these dudes. read more

The repair was done quickly the quoted labor rates went up from original price quoted. The repair I assuming was done well haven't had any issues so far. I'm confident in their repair abilities. I was disappointed in the lack of honoring quoted prices. read more

Effingham the town sounds like profanity but was a town in the right place. Driving across country had my dash light up with all sorts of lights. So we yelped a car repair place and stopped here. They were so nice! They got us in without an appointment checked out the car and were able to fix it! If they were not able to fix it there is a Honda dealer close. Thank you guys for being so nice and fitting us in! read more

These guys are super helpful. I was traveling through and had a flat on a trailer. They said it would be a couple hours before they could get to it. I asked if the wheel was off how long. They said they could try to squeeze it in sooner. Half hour later I was back on the road. Thank you very much. read more

My tire had a slight cut in it. Driving from St. Louis to Ohio. I called and they got me in right away. Guys were friendly and very kind. Definitely recommend! read more

Super grateful that you helped us get back on the road from Massachusetts to California. You guys are the best. Thank you.

Crooks, literal highway robbers. They prey on folks that need repairs while traveling the interstate highways that pass through town. I stopped in needing a repair and told them I had the Firestone warranty that covers the necessary repair. They did the repair and then decided to tell me they are not a Firestone repair center and that I would have to pay for the repair or they would not release my vehicle. They took my last dollar and left me stranded without enough money to finish my journey. When I called to speak with a manager the following day he laughed at me and said I could put comments anywhere on the internet and who would not give a sh!t. Don't let the late hours or Sundays fool you, there's a reason they stay open waiting for some desperate sucker to limp into their lair. read more

What a wonderful experience. We traveled from Joliet, IL to Carbondale, IL when our tire developed a split in the sidewall. We called them, and they had us back on the road with four new tires, within an hour of arriving. Friendly and knowledgable staff provided us with an outstanding price. Thank you! I highly recommend this place for tires! read more

Watch out on the quotes. After they saw the vehicle and knew the problem, they gave us a labor quote. After everything was done, they charged us higher and "knew nothing" of the original quote. read more

I am in town from North Carolina and had a wheel bearing going out. Effingham Tire and Auto had me in and out in about 3 1/2 hours. Great service and all the people working there were friendly and helpful. I highly recommend after my experience! ~Drew read more

BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE AT EFFINGHAM TIRE/AUTO As a customer of over 6 years between my wife and myself, I chose Effingham tire/auto when I needed tires removed to have wheels powder coated. Until recently my experience was pleasant with the regular staff. I went to the store and asked if they would be able to do powder coated wheels they said yes. So I then had them take the tires off so I could take the wheels to the powder coating shop. When they took the tires off the mechanic said the low tire pressure sensor seals in the valve stems would need to be replaced and I said ok. Later that week when I returned with the freshly powder coated wheels I reminded them to be careful mounting them and try not to scratch them, the owner replied that it wasn't their first rodeo. Later that day when I got home I noticed two of the wheels had been scuffed from the machine. About a week later the low tire pressure light came on. I then went back to the store and told them they were leaking. They told me the tires probably needed bead sealer put around them. So they then put bead sealer on and remounted and balanced them. After I got home I noticed now the other wheels were scuffed and gouged from the tire machine. After driving for a few days the low pressure light came back on again even after getting bead sealer. I then decided to get soapy water myself and find the leaks. I then found that every one of the valve stems were leaking. Today after work I went by EFFINGHAM TIRE/AUTO again and told the owner what had happened. He said that no sensor seals were ever put in according to their computer meaning the second mount and balance with bead sealer was unnecessary and not the problem. I also mentioned that the wheels had been scuffed and gouged too, then he replied that there wasn't a way to do it without that happening. Just then a mechanic walked in and the owner asked if there was a way to do wheels without gouging or scuffing and the mechanic said yes, contradicting what he had just told me. I ended up saying I would pay for the seal kit but didn't think it was fair to pay for remounting and balancing since they messed up and didn't put new pressure sensor seals in the first time. The owner didn't agree and said I would have to pay again for everything. I then said if you aren't going to make it right I will take my business somewhere else, then the owner then said good go ahead. So if you need auto maintenance or tires I WOULD NOT GIVE EFFINGHAM TIRE/AUTO YOUR MONEY!!! Former customer Brandon Waddell read more

Dear people of Effingham, Notwithstanding the very unfortunate name of your town (Go Effingham ... Flaming Hearts!), you should consider yourselves very lucky. Driving from Indiana to Texas by way of Effingham, my car slowly -- then rapidly -- began to become undriveable. It was as though I had blown a tire, but all the tires were sound. I called as many auto repair places as I could find and none were willing or able to see me, but when I explained my situation, one of the neighboring businesses suggested I call these guys. They were appropriately busy, but checked their work orders and told me that if I could get the vehicle to them, they'd get it up on a rack in about 90 minutes and see what they could do. I was 10 minutes away if my car would make it, so I headed right for them and thankfully, made it to them without incident. True to their word, they were ready to take my vehicle into the service bay less than 80 minutes later. But, as it turned out -- that was easier said than done. The vehicle wouldn't leave the parking spot. It could turn over and drive forward, but not backward (and "forward" was their front door, not the garage). But, after some doing, the got it into the bay and put it up on the rack. Less than 30 minutes later, the mechanic had diagnosed the problem. The parking brake assembly had snapped off and piece of it were in the brakes catching and sticking and otherwise making the axle and tires work extra hard to spin, if they could spin at all. They didn't have the pieces to fix it, so my options were to have them remove all the broken pieces and give me a fully working vehicle with no parking brake or ... well, that was my option. I happily accepted. Another 15 minutes and the car was waiting for me out front. They simply charged me 45 minutes labor. A bargain for their excellent and fast service. The amenities in their waiting room will earn them no awards but their (posted) long hours every day of the week and their "do good work at a fair price" attitude should. Thank you again gentlemen. read more

Ran into a flat on the highway, referred here by a small shop in Altimont. They have my tire in stock, I'm sitting in a nice, clean showroom after a perfectly pleasant interaction. They'll have me on my way asap and I have no complaints. read more

After talking with Steve on the phone, my husband took his F150 Truck to Effingham Tire & Auto Center to have the left front tire aligned. He had taken it somewhere else, but they did not get it aligned. The people at this place were very helpful and worked our truck in as soon as possible. My husband said the truck is driving good now and we are very happy with Effingham Tire & Auto Center's work. read more

This place was great...can't thank them enough. This was our third day on road headed to PA from AZ. Our minivan died on I-70, Sunday morning around 5:30 A.M. Total shutdown of electrical system. Van dead!!! Managed to get it to side of road. We were in a dead zone and could not make a phone call. No connection at all. Finally, after about 20 minutes my flip phone connected to 911. Got 911 operator who sent State Trooper out, got a AAA tow for us to this repair shop. We were actually lucky enough to get hooked up to a place open on a Sunday and that was able to diagnose it, get the part and fix it and send us on our way in less than 2 hours. Problem was the alternator. Repair cost was fair and we were back on the road, kept saying it could have been worse, it was only a car repair. I was shocked we got out of there so fast. Every employee was efficient and pleasant. We were also kept informed of the progress. The place was really clean too. They did a great job. read more