Russell runs World-Class Auto Repair Operation! ... ASE Certified ... Family Owned & Operated…read morelocated conveniently across from the square in CARLYLE IL.

The staff was very knowledgeable, accommodating and fair priced during our break down. Clean…read morefacility and restroom to use while waiting. 5 starts is not high enough for the staff and service at this place of business.

I have been going to Bobs for years when my husband died I moved to south carolina. I still send…read morehim my cars . I moved to Missouri and still I send him my cars . He works on my mint condition show car 1967 Mustang to my 2024 Toyota Camry. My father was a master mechanic . When he had cancer he sent his cars to the best man in town. I promise is you will never be disappointed.

THANK YOU!!! We were stranded on the side of the freeway for hours with our family of 6. Our rear…read moreRV tires blew & our emergency roadside assistance didn't want to help. Larry came to us, ON the freeway, IN the rain to change out for fresh tires. We are endlessly thankful & appreciative of such incredible service!!!

While driving home to St Louis our tire warning light came on. We were 6 minutes from the nearest…read moregas exit and losing air fast. We stopped at the nearest gas station possible and asked if there was a local place we could get help with a flat tire. The cashier said it was our lucky day; Gary's was literally across the parking lot. A customer at counter said he's from a neighboring town and he always carries Gary's card after having such great service from them years ago. Within 10 minutes our tire was repaired for the equivalent of 3 gallons of gas! They were fast and friendly and truly our hero's!

We have been taking our cars to Z-1 for nearly 19 years and we have always been more than satisfied…read morewith their service! From routine service like oil changes to towing our car late on a rainy Friday night, cleaning out chopped up mice in our AC fan on a hot day, tracking down an unheard of issue with our brakes - they have always been there to keep our vehicles running and keep us safe on the roads. everyone in the shop is friendly and professional. We recently were in the shop when a young man on his way home for Christmas had an expensive breakdown and did not know how he was going to pay for the parts and labor to get his car running again. Josh went above and beyond and generously found a way to get the car repaired so the young man could get back on the road. great mechanics and great people!

Got stranded with a flat tire in Vandalia on a Sunday and John-driver responded asap to tow my car…read moreto the nearest Walmart auto care that was 3 miles away. John was super friendly and professional while transporting us two ladies (myself and my daughter) to our destination. Note-They only take Cash and Check per the Owner. But I would Highly Recommend this company and John. I felt very safe using their services.

The glowing reviews are spot on! Mark and his team were fantastic--patiently explaining the issues…read morewith my car and working with me to find the best solution. I truly appreciated their transparency with pricing, prompt service and so far, the repair has been holding up perfectly. Highly recommend!

I took my truck to Mark's to fix an exhaust manifold. First impression, everyone in that shop are…read morevery friendly and helpful. They kept the car overnight to let the engine cool to diagnose the problem. Early next morning I got the call with the diagnosis. I gave the go ahead knowing there there were a lot of "what ifs". Manifolds can be frustrating to say the least. Turns out it wasn't the easiest job due to frozen bolts. Still the bill was very reasonable. And the service was more than wonderful. I'm about to take the truck back there for tires.

Service was prompt and efficient. The quality of tires is great. Friendly customer service.read more

Blew out two tires on Highway 57 late on a long road trip on a Sunday. Our tow truck driver…read morecontacted them, and they got our tires ready and sent someone in early to fix it up by 8am!! Service was great and we're back on the road! Thanks guys!

Quick service when we had the 2nd flat on a trailer we were using to move.... In stock and quick!read more

We had a massive blowout on the highway and we're trapped in Vandalia about 16 miles away from any…read moreother town. This place was a hail mary since there were further away and it was almost closing time. Jason answered my call right away and immediately jumped into action. He called around to get us a new tire and drove out (after hours) to the gas station to help us! Truly an amazing man and we cannot thank him enough!!!

Stopped in quickly and they checked tires and very friendly and attentive…read more Checked about getting similar tires said can get same exact tires in 24-48 hours no problem Awesome service will definitely be going back !!

I needed new tires. They were quick, courteous, and easy to deal with. I'll definitely be back!read more