These folks are great. Great service, honesty & customer focus. I originally brought in a flat tire on a busy Saturday morning, with no appointment or even a call-ahead. It was clear their schedule was more than full and I figured I'd have to wait until Monday to get my tire fixed. I dropped off the tire & they had it fixed in a couple of hours. It cost $20.00. They were friendly and I was very glad they could fix my tire the same day. I had a second car that needed 4 new tires. I had a specific tire in mind, but they were honest and said they couldn't match a price I got from another online retailer. No worries...I was able to ship the tires from the online retailer to the folks at Howard Auto & they mounted and balanced them for me (for a reasonable price). At the same time, I had them service the car, do an alignment and inspect the brakes and such. I expected the normal upsell of filters, wiper blades and service after the inspection, which a lot of shops do. The folks at Howard Auto didn't hassle me at all. They gave me an idea of how much break wear there was and gave details on what else they had inspected. In short, they were honest, but also made sure the car was safe to use. If you visit, you'll probably talk to George or Gary. They are both awesome people to deal with. I'll be going back for sure. 5 stars. read more

I've gone to Howard Auto now for two years. They've done a number of repairs on my car, now 12 years old. They've replaced a wheel bearing, ball joint, sway bar, alternator, rear brakes, alternator belt, and radiator. They also fixed a pesky emissions issue. Given the age and condition of my car, I know it will need regular repairs. It seems that every three months or so, I give Howard Auto a call. It's great to have a trusted auto shop in the neighborhood. They're right down the street from where I live. Gary and George are good guys. They do good work, their prices are competitive, and they're more than fair. They're conservative in their recommendations. I never leave wondering if they did more work than was really necessary. Their first repair was a front wheel bearing in early 2013. I went to several shops for an estimate on this repair. I was in the market for a good, trustworthy mechanic. Another shop in the area took a quick drive and recommended replacing both front bearings and both CV axles. Howard Auto replaced the one bearing. For two years now, I haven't had an issue with the bearings or axles. As you can imagine, this experience spoke volumes. If you need a good mechanic you can trust, give them a call. I'm glad I did. read more

The only place i trust my car with. Gary and George and super courteous, professional and there quotes are always accurate. Nothing worse than getting one quote only to see a much larger bill waiting for once the work is done. From oil changes to heavy duty work, I can't recommend Howard Auto enough. read more

I wish I could give Howard Auto Repair a million stars. They provide amazing customer service and high quality, honest auto repair at reasonable prices. I live down in Lakeview and make the trek up here anytime I need anything done on my car. That is how awesome they are! In the summer of 2012, I bought an oil change groupon/living social type deal from them. From getting my oil changes performed at Howard Auto, I saw how amazing and honest George, Gary, and the crew are with their customers. So when my car started having issues in the fall of 2012, I knew I needed to take my car up to Howard. Since then I have had my brakes repaired, my power steering replaced, my rear light case replaced, handle replaced on my trunk, as well as little things like running diagnostics on my check engine light and topping off my fluids. They have always been incredibly fair on their pricing and do a great job. I never felt like I was being oversold on repairs. They have also pointed me towards the dealership when they though the repairs need could potentially be under a warranty, how honest is that?! I have never heard of an auto repair place that does that!! About two weeks ago, the electrical panel in my car started to dim out and then my car battery died. This was on the day that I was moving to a new apartment and I really needed my car to work the whole day. I called up George slightly hysterical and he calmly explained to me that either (a) my alternator maybe failing and I would need to get it replaced or (b) that the connection between the battery and the alternator slipped, but that the alternator was still fine and I just needed to reboot my battery. He then walked me through how I could get my car up and running again if it was option (b)--get it jumped, drive around for 20 minutes to let the alternator reset and start recycling the battery. Sure enough I was able to get my car running for the rest of the day with his advice. The car ran fine until this week, when my alternator finally died. I had my car towed up to them and they immediately had the alternator fixed. Thanks George, Gary, and everyone at Howard Auto!!! read more

I like Howard Auto Service. They are honest and they do good work. I feel like they give me really fair prices on maintenance and repairs. They are not as organized as some repair shops (ie, they've never asked me to sign an estimate when I've dropped my car off), but they are very courteous and professional despite their habit of scribbling my phone number on a notepad rather than typing it into a computer. I also wrote a positive review for a place down the street, Howard Auto Body and Repair, and I like them, too, but I prefer this shop because I trust them to give me a fair price more than the other shop. You're not going to find a flat-screen TV mounted in their waiting area like they have over at Howard Auto Body and Repair, but what I want from my auto shop is good work at a fair price, not a posh experience. read more

This is a great place to get your car repaired. I am a single woman in Chicago and it was really scary for me to trust an Auto Repair shop I'm not familiar with, to repair my car. I had my oil change, tires rotated, and my muffler replaced. I was able to stop by and have them check out my car (for free) and they gave me a quote. Initially they quoted me at $280 (for a muffler and a gasket) and $75 for labor. The oil change was $28 and the tired rotation was $20. I asked if I could buy the parts and bring them in for my muffler and gasket replacement and they more than welcomed this option. I saved myself $100 by bringing in my own parts and I also had a 20% off coupon form their website, since it was my first visit/repair with them. Check their website for great coupons! Howard Auto Services also has a deal with anyone who has a Costco Membership; you get 15% off on select services, even better! Altogether I will be a life long customer and suggest giving their services a try! read more

My experience with Howard Auto Service was excellent; I only had a battery replaced, but the staff was friendly and professional, the turnaround time was quick (less than a day), and the cost was great! They had a 20% off deal on Yelp, which knocked the price down even further. It was probably the best overall experience I've had at an auto repair shop, and I've (unfortunately) had to deal with quite a few. I drove away happy, and I'm sure we'll be back next time! read more

I ended up with a flat tire just down the street from this place. They were nice enough to send a truck out with air to fill my tire enough to get it to the shop (which saved me the cost of a tow). Their prices are reasonable, and their work is excellent. These guys are now my go-to auto shop. :) read more

First Yelp and it's gotta go to Gary and George at Howard Auto. These are fantastic as you can tell be all the other reviews. As I tell as tell my friends, these guys are honest, and know their stuff. My family and I have been going to HA for over 20+ years! They make is easy to be a loyal customer. Easy 5 STARS! read more

This place is great! George and Gary are always super friendly and take the time to explain any needed repairs to you in detail. They never push you to get something done that doesn't need it right away. I have been here a couple times to get an oil pressure safety switch replaced and an oil change. Prices are very reasonable. I will continue to return here for all my repairs. read more

Best service I have gotten at an auto shop ever! Had to get brakes repaired, pads and rotors the price was reasonable and great service. George the front desk guy very friendly explains the work to be done very well. Go here you will be happy with the service. read more

Tony from Howard Auto Body helped to repair my car from rear bumper damage. From quote to finished product, Tony provides detailed information regarding the work required and fights to make sure the job is done right. At one point my adjuster approved a refurbished bumper and Tony made sure it was from the company. I am so glad I found him. Great employees, wonderful service. Tony is someone you can trust. read more

Was just at howard auto shop.I had stubborn emission problem that was hard to detect and with the emission test coming up needed it fixed.Plus my car is old a 1999 Toyota camry so not ez to detect.Well they got the job done and even took the car to the emission test station to make sure it passed.George is great and will give you a fair price and totally trustworthy.Most of all out family cars get fixed there and we never had a problem ...NEVER.when you need your car fixed right by honest people and a fair price go to Howard Auto Service and see George. read more

I completely agree with "gary d"'s review. These guys are great, doing the right thing by there customers every time. On many occasions, I have brought our cars in there with "auto repairinoia", thinking something was wrong that wasn't, and they won't fix anything that doesn't genuinely need fixing. They go out of their way, even doing things like taking the car to the dealership for me when the repair turns out to be something that's under warantee. Highly recommended! read more

The staff at Howard Auto are incredibly courteous and customer service oriented. Routine maintenance was completed at a reasonable price, and in a very timely manner. Very highly recommended; I'll definitely be coming back. read more

HAS is very frank with you, and they'll tell you what repairs you need and what repairs you might not need. It's comforting to know that I won't overpay when I go there. read more

I've been taking my Honda here for service for over five years now. Gary, George, and their crew are great. They always give me an honest answer and never suggest any work that isn't needed. They have twice saved me big bucks when other mechanics have wanted to charge me for significant amounts of unnecessary work. They charge a fair rate and are always available for a quick inspection of any concerns I have and give me an honest answer. read more

Trust your car repairs here. Professional, well-priced and backed up by courteous personnel.

If you are looking for an ethical mechanic that does excellent work and is very affordable. I am very pleased with the work that I have had done on my Honda CRV. They checked the car thoroughly, fixed the problem, and I was suprised how low my bill was. These guys are passionate about cars and fixing them. If you live on the far North Side of Chicago, Evanston, or Skokie this should be your trusted mechanic. read more

I have taken my Jeep to Howard Auto Service two or three times in the past, and am always pleased with their service, which includes good communication, thoroughness, fair pricing and reliability. The best auto service on Chicago's northside, highly recommended. read more

George and the guys do excellent work. They are friendly and honest!...a hard combination to find. I brought in my own exhaust and air intake for them to install and George fit me in on a Saturday with short notice. I highly recommend guys at Howard!!! read more

Great service and I trust them to take care of my car. You get what you pay for, and Howard Auto Service is worth it.

By far, the best service shop in Chicago. They treat you like you are their only customer even though they are always busy! I went there to get my brakes done and I've had them do oil changes for me as well and always been really happy with their service. Now that I've found this place I won't take my car any place else! read more

I had a flat tire and needed it patched and put back on. They were about to close but still said, "come on in." Super nice and super speedy and less than $20!!! Thank you so much!!! read more

great guys, always give me an honest answer and good service.