Tony and Andrew have the BEST car service. I have gone there many times for many years. I will keep going there forever!!!! I very much appreciate your work. Maryann Rudd read more

I have brought my car here several times. Always honest and fair pricing and great service. I highly recommend.

I brought a tire from my car that was flat due to striking a curb. I dropped it off and asked if they could check it and possibly save the tire. Unfortunately, it wasn't so they said they could get a replacement, probably by tomorrow. I called some other places to get a quote and when it could done. They all weren't certain so I decided to go with Leading Edge. I brought my car to the shop thinking I'd just drop it off and wait until the next day to get it back. When I walked in I noticed the rim of my car with a new tire wrapped around it. I pointed and asked Andrew, "Is that my tire?" Indeed it was. As I was paying for the service, Andrew asked the car was outside. He took my key fob and said, "let me check something. We're going to put it on now" Unbelievable, here I thought I'd have to wait another day but Leading Edge came through. So grateful for that. Thank You!! read more

There's far too many good things to say about this reputable service to put into a Yelp review. We have "oldies but goodies" cars. They range from a 14 yr old S 550 to an 18 yr old 911, and they both run great so we are really particular about where we take them. Couldn't afford to replace them! The team at Leading Edge cares for them as if they are their own. read more

Covid caused us to put off car maintenance and repair, until we got a flat tire so bad it exploded. Geico could not get us a tow or change for over 6 hours because they kept cancelling on them. The local police had their tow guy come out, and towed it to where we could get a new tire. The spare would not drop down because the spindle was bent. We then took it to Leading Edge and got quite a lot of other work done we had postponed doing. He fixed the spindle, rotated the tires, checked them thoroughly, and recommended a few definitely necessary things to be done on the minivan. The Bill was expensive, but the work was done really, REALLY well. It's a family run business and I wholeheartedly recommend them! Andrew, the son, was great to work with and he figured out all the work we needed. It's almost like I have a brand new car! read more

I usually bring my own oil and filter went there for a oil change. They charge me $22 for labor. I did 4 or 5 times. Recently I found they steal my oil. I bring 4 bottles mobile 1 oil. They add 3. Then they keep the rest. Totally no make sense. What kind of cheap people does that. Also trying charge me $49 only for labor for change a head light bulb. $49 each. I was wondering they really need to make money so they did that. Be wary this place. Update 8/22/2019 I got highlight bulb replaced at Cassidy for free. They replaced in 2 minutes. Update 2/13/30 for your answer. 12 Suzuki. I always bring 5 bottles 1 quart oil. I check the oil dipstick after oil change it's clearly show oil not full. So I pay more attention for the next car. 10 Nissan. I was talk to mechanic immediately after he done the oil change. Asking show me oil dipstick. Again It's clearly show oil not full. But he keep half of bottle oil left. Even just half of 1 quart bottle mobile 1 oil. Maybe just cost $3-4 bucks. They want it. That why I was so pissed off. If you think $22 just for labor not enough that fine. Please let me know but don't steal my oil. No enough oil in engine could cause other problems. You are not respect your job. You deserve this one star review. read more

The owners are very honest, they're not looking to rip you off or up charge you. When you drop off your car, they'll fully diagnose your car problem, go through what needs to be fixed with you, and maybe future problems to keep an eye on. Instead of saying that needs to be fixed immediately, then trying to get you to spend more. Finding honest and reliable business, especially when you might not have all the technical information or knowledge and not take advantage of that situation is a rare quality read more

Older car developed a strange sound underneath, towards the rear of the vehicle. We usually get basic oil and tire maintenance at a different shop, but we knew they couldn't deal with a loose muffler or extension pipe. Called ahead to Leading Edge, because covid, and they were busy, but thought maybe I could come in for a bit and they would look, but I might need to come back another day for the actual repair. They had a lift free, popped my old car up, and found a loose heat shield; the metal around the bolt holding the shield in place had eroded away. They could have offered a fix that required an entirely new set of part$$$, but they came up with a solution on the spot, that was fixed quickly and so affordably, that I had to write this review. Family-owned and family-run. While inside the shop, I noticed the floor was clean, they were rebuilding the engine of a minivan, and had a couple other cars up in the air - busy, but still made time to check out my problem, and the owner fixed it on the spot. The fix has been magical, no sounds, no rattling, and I would definitely have them look at my car again. Thank you, Leading Edge Automotive. read more

Family-owned, honest, have been going there for 30 years. Decent prices, highly experienced mechanics, never a rip-off. Great to have honest knowledgeable mechanics in the 'hood. Give them a try !! read more

I had just moved up from Florida and needed to solve some issues with my car. I had some work done by Leading Edge a few years ago and was very pleased with the results. The owner Andrew did a thorough investigation into the issues, suggested fixes and told me how much it will cost. I was totally thrilled by the results. Best my car has been since his Dad worked on it in 2016. I will be using Leading Edge Automotive from now on. read more

Very helpful. I went there because my rear wiper on my Honda was not properly functioning. In less than 5 minutes, he analyzed the problem and told me the wiper motor needed replacing. I called the next day to get prices, his son was very helpful and gave me several different options and estimates for motors. Needless to say, wiper motors ain't cheap, so I told him that I would wait until it completely died, then replace it. All in all, they are very professional and courteous mechanics. read more

We have relied on Leading Edge to service our cars for more many years. This includes our 1966 Mustang convertible which recently developed an unusual collection of noises under the hood. It can be difficult to find an experienced mechanic to work on these older cars, but Tony has proven himself to be the master of odd noises. He tracked down and replaced the harmonic balancer, a replacement radio, and a leaking exhaust manifold gasket for us, all at a very reasonable cost. The old rag-top has never sounded better! And of course his team works on our late model cars as well. We can enthusiastically recommend Leading Edge Automotive. They do exceptional work read more

Honest, helpful. Fair. Tony the owner has been working on cars daily for 40+ years. I've been going there almost that long. Knows what they are doing. Never does anything you don't need. You won't be dissatisfied. read more

Do not bring your car to this family owned and operated business. They few customers that the owner does get into his garage...he maximizes his profits. . Be very skeptical when he makes recommendations. He is thinking two or three steps ahead. What a legal racket. Get a second opinion and do not leave your car behind. Fix it again Tony! read more

I have taken my cars to Leading Edge for decades and recommend them highly. They are honest and fair and are outstanding mechanics. They have kept several of my vehicles running well 200,000+ miles. Many mechanics are much closer to my home, but I continue to go to Leading Edge. The number one reason I do so is I trust them. read more

Recently had Leading Edge Automotive on Waukegan Road do maintenance on my car. A problem occurred but Tony was able to satisfactorily correct the situation. They are a company that stands behind their work. read more

Out of all the auto repair shops in the Chicagoland area, this is the one place that I trust. My family has been going to Leading Edge for years and Tony, the owner, won't try to push unnecessary services like so many shops do. One time, my husband brought our car in for a service and after providing us with an estimate that was higher than we would have liked to pay, Tony actually recommended another location where we could get a better deal. Not only do they provide high quality work and quick turnaround, I think they're the best value in town. read more

If you are looking for a hard working and honest mechanic, look no further! They have a very professional And polite staff and the work is done in a timely manner. Great experience every time !! read more

This auto repair shop has been my go-to place for years & I've recommended them to others. Their work is excellent and their prices fair & reasonable. Just last week, they saved me from spending over $700 on unnecessary repairs. I had taken my 11-year-old Toyota to a different local franchise for an estimate because I thought Leading Edge didn't do mufflers (turned out I was wrong). That place said it was my manifold--estimated parts & labor costs over $900, with a $50 deposit on the part the guy would order. I went home & called Leading Edge for advice. They told me to bring the car in next day & they fixed the problem completely for under $200! I'm a retired person on a budget, & they saved me from an overwhelming & unnecessary expense. This confirmed to me yet again that Leading Edge does great work and can be counted on to treat you fairly. read more

My car was experiencing electrical issues. I brought it into Leading Edge and they immediately identified the problem and fixed it the very same day. Tony even gave it a long test drive to make sure it was all good. And the price was less than what they estimated! How often does that happen?! I feel very fortunate to have had Tony, Andrew and the rest of the crew at Leading Edge repair my vehicles for years now. read more

First time customer here. I went to getting the oils changed. Tony did perform a safety inspection. My car was old and got several issues and clunking noises. I took my car to other auto shops but they can't find the issue. Tony fixed my car and no longer here any clunking noise. He was honest and reasonable price. I will be back here's again when I needed oil change or my repair read more

Nice family owned garage. I had been looking for a new shop to take my car to as I was fed up with being hosed and ripped off from my local Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep dealerships. These guys performed all my necessary maintenance needs and replaced my brakes. The work was done in a timely manner and they were fair on prices and stayed pretty close to their estimated repair quote. I will definitely be bringing my cars back to them for general maintenance or necessary repairs if/when needed in the future. read more

I've been using this mechanic for years and have always had quick, honest and reliable service. The family owned business is great at listing off every option that can work and doing the best to meet your budget and keep you safe. It's not a place that just tries to sell you on every last add on and upgrade, they are up front and let you know what needs to be done not just what can be done. As someone who is clueless about cars I no longer feel the need to call my dad after I talk to Tony and Andrew, they explain what you need and why which is a relief and I always trust them. I go to them for everything from oil changes to engine and muffler concerns and they can truly do it all! It's hard to find a mechanic you really like but Leading Edge is amazing! read more

You know the crappy experience you have when you get you car fixed at a dealership and they shame you into gettin more work done then you were ready to get done. Well, this is the opposite read more

I have been going to Leading Edge ever since I was old enough to drive and have my own car. Tony and his crew have always gone above and beyond to take care of my car (and not to mention, me!) whenever I have a problem. In recent years, Tony's son Andrew has started to step up. At first I was apprehensive because there's no one that can replace Tony, but Andrew has really proved himself! He's definitely his father's son. I have recently bought a new car from a dealership and they always try to bring you back with special service offers. I tried it, and the Leading Edge team was there to help fix the problems the dealership created on a moment's notice. Nothing beats a family-owned business that actually cares about their customers! read more

Tony is old school. Honest and takes personal care with every customer. He does not use a computer in his office, but his mechanical work is state of the art. Nice guy family business. I don't worry when they repaired our cars. Have sent friends who had outrageous quotes for work. He only does what they really need at a fair price. Has worked for years on our Mercedes, chevy pickup and mercury capri. Foreign and domestics. Knows his stuff! read more

I have been going to Tony for several years now and he is the most honest and fair mechanic I have ever used. If he says it needs to be done, you believe him. He will not do anything he doesn't think you need. read more

Yelp, I do not know why my review is not posted into the regular section & is going into the non-recommended review section. For those who want an honest review, and actually look into the non-recommended review section, here is mine. Too bad Yelp doesn't have ratings in 1/2 star increments. I would have honestly put 2.5 stars (vs. the 2 star). I did not have a good experience, but it was also not a bad experience. Pros: - Friendly receptionist - Seem like honest mechanics that work in the back Cons: - Owner kept saying, I'm using his time. The time you took to give me your lecture, you could have easily answered my questions already. Business 101 - I'm the customer. You should try to win my business. I'm not doing you a favor by bringing you my (potential) business. Everyone is busy. I ended up taking my business elsewhere. read more

I was hearing a strange sound coming from my car engine, so I took it to two different places and I was told that I would have to leave the car while they checked a few different things. So then I went to Leading Edge where they immediately checked the engine oil level and it was 2 quarts down. This was the problem and it was taken care of post haste. read more

I would never stop in Again. Cranky women was very rude. She worked the front desk. No mechanics were there for me to talk to. She knew nothing. read more

Took my '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee to have all brakes and rotors changed. For this and other light service, Pepboys wanted $1300, Midas $1600, but Leading Edge did it for $1000, and it was done in one day. Would definitely send friends and family there. read more

The team at Leading Edge did a great job fixing my vehicle. Tony was great to work with, he took a genuine interest in making sure my car was in the best shape possible. You can tell that they do their work with integrity and that they had my best interest in mind. Their prices are a good value as well. Thanks for working on my 2010 Toyota Prius! read more

I first went to Leading Edge over 15 years ago and have spent more than $20,000 there over the years. The very first visit was for a problem with the car dying out. Tony said he thought it was an electrical issue and they tried to track down the problem for 5 hours and found nothing wrong and the car seemed to have no problem. So the issue was inadvertently fixed somehow by them checking it out. I was very surprised that there was no charge for the 5 hours and I thought wow these guys are really honest! 15 plus years later,and sending my sons,daughters,mother, neighbors, and others to Tony and son. Man was I wrong!!!!! Recently brought a 2002 ford there for one of my sons for a trans mount, check A/C unit and a general inspection. This car is one owner,very good condition with 64,000 miles on it. They told me it needed 4 tires, thermostat, some electronic module for the A/C unit that was a dealer only item ($415 for the A/C module alone). It really only needed 2 tires but I figured get all 4 for the safety of my son. As for the A/C module, $415 was too much so I got tires and thermostat. They called me during the job and said the thermostat housing was cracked and it will be an extra $64. When I picked the car up they told me the service engine soon light came on and they ran the code but could not figure out what it was so they just cleared it. Ok, the warning light was never on before. The car was not leeking coolant or running hot so why would it need a thermostat and if the housing was cracked they must have cracked it, they dont just crack with 64000 miles for no reason. When I drove the car away it had a teeth chattering vibration that it never had and within 15 minutes the (service engine soon) light came on! The car ran smooth and never a warning light before. I took the car to a service station in Wood Dale that a friend told me about and they replaced the pcv valve, a vent hose, mass air flow sensor, and clean and check A/C system for $235. Everything was fixed including the A/C that Leading Edge wanted $415 to fix!!! Did'nt even need that expensive module!!! Wonder if it even exists!!! No more engine light! No more vibration! and the A/C is ice cold and works GREAT!!! DONT TRUST LEADING EDGE!!! I wonder how much they screwed me and my people out of over the years!!! Tony and Son put on a great act!!! BEWARE!!!!!!!!! SNAKES!!!!!!! read more

Leading Edge happens to be close to my Mothers house and my SUV developed a coil problem while visiting from Texas, so I went there for an estimate. Toney was friendly and went out of his way to help me out. He did a great job at a great price. Leading Edge is an honest and fairly priced Automotive repair shop. Glad I found it. read more

very trustworthy and a local gem, doesn't try ripping you off like some other places!