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JD's Auto & Trailer Repair

5.0 (16 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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4 years ago

JD's is the best in the area to keep my horse trailer safe and working well! I'd recommend him over any others.

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Great professional service! Jd and his staff are a pleasure to work with. I will highly recommend them to anyone.

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JD is extremely knowledgeable, honest and fast. I would not have my trailer serviced anywhere else!

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Can you install hitch and 4 wire harness on 2024 rav 4 prime and thr cost?

Hi Steve- This is Brenda from JD's Auto and Trailer Repair in Lily Lake, IL. We recommend a Class III. 2" receiver style hitch for your 24 Rav 4 Prime. It has a 4000 # towing… Read more

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They took the time to get me everything I needed, even helped me adjust my hitch which had rusted & I was struggling with.

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JD's Auto & Trailer Repair - trailerrepair - Updated July 2026

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