Florin is fantastic. Friendly, fair and quick. I've been here twice now and would highly recommend them for import auto service.

Quick service and very knowleable with very fair pricing, I trust all of my Porsche 911 service needs with them.

Florin and patrick are where you want your vehicle to be repaired I trust Florin his opinion and his advice always Have never been disappointed I have a 2014 BMW four series I cherish it and I really feel foreign and patrick do the same when it's in their shop Need work on your car take it to Florin at Lincoln Park imports Bobbie read more

Really personal level of service, which is rare these days. I only needed an oil change and a minor repair but the cast was about 40% less than the dealer. I got a good feeling about their knowledge and will take any major repairs to them in the future. read more

I have been serving my Mercedes Benz GLK 350 for several years and the service and quality of their work is excellent. Florian is honest and very diligent with his work. read more

Florin is great. It is extremely difficult to find a friendly, trustworthy, and skilled mechanic. Florin is easily all of those. He charged me about a quarter of what the dealer would have charged. Furthermore, he informed me that many of the actions that the dealer recommended were unnecessary and just up-selling (no secret that dealers engage in such practices regularly). Mercedes-Benz also is notoriously difficult about having their oil changed, sometimes stating that oil changes must be done at dealers only. This simply isn't true. Florin was able to do it quickly and easily. Highly recommend! read more

Florin is a mechanic you can trust. He explains clearly what needs to be done and provides honest, reasonable estimates and recommendations. He is responsive and it has been such a relief having a go-to guy for all my car needs. read more

I've been coming here for about past 6 months for both of my cars (Mercedes SUV and Porsche SUV) as they're both coming off of warranty and I decided to take it to a Indy shop in lieu of stealership. I know my vehicles very well and I am a member of the forums for both so I know what goes wrong, what will go wrong, what won't go wrong most of the time. I also will watch youtube videos and look at costs of all of the parts so I know what parts are used and what to do to fix it. I can fix most of things myself but I'd need bunch of tools and space and time. I brought my Porsche suv here before going on a long trip to my 2nd home out of state. Had bunch of preventive maintenance done here(i.e. transmission fluid, differential, brake, spark plugs, battery, coils, etc.) NONE of which he did, now I know. I was reading through the yelp reviews and he had good reviews and I am familiar with the area so I decided to come here. I brought him free food and kissed his a$$ royally in trying to build a rapport and trust with Florin. I bought and brought all of the parts here(because I know exactly what I want done with specific parts) and he just charged me for the labor and I don't think he did any of the work and kept my parts for his wife's Porsche suv. I will confirm when I get back to my 2nd home. The other day in trying to give him more business, I brought my Mercedes for oil change and brake fluid(Basically Mercedes B service). It was only $100 cheaper than MB Dealer so really I'd rather pay $100 more and go to dealer. He says he uses Liqui Moly(Im not a fan but I said ok even though under the hood there is a sticker by Mercedes saying to use MOBIL 1 oil.). I get the car back on the oil change it should be 10,000 miles synthetic. Liqui Moly I know is synthetic and change is every 10k. Window sticker wants me back at 5k. Brake fluid he probably didn't do. Why would he? No way for me to know. Here's the kicker. My brakes grind. All of them. I called him and brought my car back and said to him "what did you do to my brakes? you're suppose to only flush fluids". We test drove the car, he said I need front brake job(the grinding was coming from the rear) and to leave the car with him and he'd only charge me $700. Mercedes charges $900. Not a good deal especially since I know what the costs should be. He's way over. I said what part you gonna use? He says OEM MB. In the shop in the garbage cans, etc...You see empty boxes of Pagid pads, Textar pads and Zimmerman rotors which I already know are as good as OEM and that is what I've used in my previous German vehicles without any issues. You don't see any MB or BMW or Porsche boxes. I already know he doesn't use OEM parts ever and he's blatantly lying to my face. I believe that he put bad brake parts on my car. I don't have 100% proof but he messed with my brakes. I know my brakes were good because I had my previous oil change done at MB dealership and they check the pads and rotors for wear and they were all good. He seems like a nice guy, doesn't say much but trust me this guy is untrustworthy. I gave him respect because he's old but do not trust him. Don't come here. If you do, I hope he sees this review and does right by you. DOUBLE CHECK HIS WORK. I decided to write this review so you don't fall for the same trap. I was talking to one of my customers and he told me that he took his Mercedes here 8 years ago. Florin told him $800 to fix everything, called customer to shop, had everything taken apart then told him he had to pay him $2300(look at all this work I did, etc...). If he charges you cheap, it's because he's not going to do anything and give the car back to you without having done anything. You need to be able to double check his work after he gives the car back to you. I took him at his word and what a big mistake that was. Go to Autohaus on Lincoln and ask for Gary. Once again, I found them on Yelp. They did right by me. They actually ask you to write a review on Yelp. They actually say what they do and charge you a fair price for it. read more

Ordered and replaced the battery on my BMW X3 in record time. Not sure how they are so efficient- it was a completely different experience to my usual BMW dealership- really impressive read more

Floren continues to amaze us with his incredible service and kindness--he can diagnose car issues quickly and his repairs take care of the problem. Responsive, fair, good guy... We will always take our BMW or MiNi to him... read more

I have used this garage twice now for my yearly service of my A5. They do quick work with totally reasonable prices and are always friendly and efficient. I waited for my second service to ensure the first great service was duplicated and it was. Moved here from Arizona, was super nervous about where to take my baby (dealership is so overpriced) and used this shop based on the feedback here. Can totally recommend this shop without reservations. read more

I first called and spoke to Florin to inquire about fixing an electrical issue with my recently purchased 1997 Mercedes Benz SL 500 with 61k miles. He told me he could do it and to bring it in first thing Monday morning. He saw it and removed the mini headlight connector to fix the cars issue and get me safe back to LA. He also checked the car to make sure it was safe for my 2500 mile trip back home. Overall he spent about 30-45 mins on it and refused to take payment on it. I was shocked and offered to pay but he was adamant about it. Super nice guy and I'd definitely recommend his shop in Chitown. It's clean, he's super experienced with all the ASE Certificates and he's a nice guy on top of it. Not sure what else you would want out of a mechanic. read more

Lincoln Park Import Service - Very nice office and clean shop! - Auto Repair Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great job at half the price of the dealership. In and out in one day. If you drive a Porsche go there.

By far the best import auto repair service and customer service in the city. Florin and his team have kept my 2010 Mercedes in top-notch shape...she runs like a brand new car. LPIS has helped me with everything from emergency battery changes, maintenance check-ups, to major repairs, oil changes and even referrals for body shops when I was in an accident. The team is honest, fair and I have not yet had to go back for an issue they've resolved. We're lucky to have them in this city. read more

Look no further for polite and efficient Audi service. I called early am to see about having my A4 Audi rear light replaced. "Sure, come right in." Within 5 minutes after they had my car in the shop, I was told it was ready!!! (Fletcher Jones quoted $60 to replace this $2 bulb). Thank you Lincoln Park Import!! You've just gained a customer!! read more

Could not have been happier with their work - quoted us well below our dealership for a turbocharger, and then delivered below that estimate!! Will be our mechanics for everything going forward. read more

I have a 2015 Subaru Forester. The suspension had been making a strange clicking sound, and no shop had been able to figure out why. The first diagnosed a failed axle, and the second said it could be a combination of things and could cost up to $3000. I was a bit stressed about the money. I brought it to LPIS, and after inspecting the car, Florin told me the clicking was due to failed sway bar links. When my husband went to pick up the car, Florin had fixed the problem free of charge, stating that the car wasn't safe otherwise. I'm shocked and quite speechless at Florin's kindness. I would give him 100 stars if I could. read more

Ive had some work done here on my vehicle and I can honestly say that this is best mechanic with the best prices I've ever experienced. Honest, straightforward and the work is perfect. Highly recommend this business. Florin is wonderful to work with. read more

I originally took my GTI to city volkswagen dealtership and was told that I would need a new fusebox and fan to fix my AC and overheating issues. The repairs would be $1200. I took it to Florin at Lincoln Park Import service and he discovered that it was actually a water pump issue and quoted me $700 for the repairs. This was over a year ago and the issue was completely fixed. I am now taking my car back to Florin for separate problems and once again, his prices are very fair and he gets to the root of the problem quickly and professionally. I highly recommend this service shop to anyone that is sick of getting lied to or ripped off by dealerships. read more

I've been taking my car to Lincoln Park Import Service for several years, based on recommendations from several other people. They are always so courteous and professional, explain everything clearly in layman's terms, and have always been punctual in both responding to appointment requests and completing service. I fully trust their recommendations, and they don't try to push unnecessary services on you - so refreshing when dealing with a car service shop! They are not the cheapest, but very fair in their pricing - and their service reflects it. I don't hesitate to recommend Lincoln Park Import Service to everyone! read more

This place has been my primary mechanic for the past seven years, and has never disappointed. Have serviced my Porsche and wife's BMW at this place. This is really the very best place to take a car once it is out of warranty. The owner and head mechanic, Florin, is very honest, responsive, competent and reasonable on the pricing. Very familiar with BMWs and other import brands. Much better than a dealer and reasonable price. Often they wont charge you for very minor stuff for regular customers. Everyone should take your car here as soon as the warranty runs out... Also, This is the same place as Chicago Import Service, same mechanic just changed the name if you would like to read additional Yelp reviews. read more

I left a review a while ago...I'd like to follow up and say that now even years later, Lincoln Park Import Service is still my #1 go-to place for car maintenance. Even now after experiencing their quality work and service they still surprise me going above and beyond any expectation. You and your car are truly in good hands with good people at LPIS. A 5-Star rating is not enough!!!!! read more

Florin his very knowledgeable and provides amazing customer service and value - highly recommend him for any auto repair!

I discovered this place a couple of years ago based on positive yelp reviews and am glad I did! Christian does great work, never tries to sell you on things you don't need, and is very fair with his pricing. It's refreshing to have a mechanic you can trust! read more

Deserves every single one of these stars. I grew up inherently distrusting mechanics - both because many of them are sleazy and because they often charge outrageous fees. Florin and his boys at LPIS are different. I'm really so glad that they've built a thriving business on honesty and customer retention. I've taken my car in 4x now over the past year for everything from an oil change to a checkup to replacing a bumper, and everything has been done perfectly and below what I would expect to pay. Florin himself is a true gentleman, to boot. Go here, and enjoy. read more

Yesterday I serviced my wife's BMW X3 there. It was for the first time when I went to LPIS and I can tell I was impressed. There are no words to describe the high quality of the service. Florin, the owner, helped me and he did the extra mile by explaining how a car needs to be maintained and serviced. Only someone with great love for cars can talk and provide this kind of service. We have 3 German cars, so I can't wait to go there again! I highly recommend Lincoln Park Import Service! THANK YOU FLORIN! read more

We have been relying on Florin and his team to service our cars for nearly 15 years--Mercedes, VW, and Toyota. He is very honest, responsive, and fair (almost to a fault) with his pricing. We have never had an issue. Best mechanic in town, IMO. read more

Great, knowledgeable and honest Bimmer services. I like the transparency and the detailed explanation of the services rendered. I'd definitely recommend to bimmer owners who are off warranty read more

I was recommended to Lincoln Park Import Service by a friend. As many would, I did my research on the company and was pleased to see the numerous 5 star reviews. At this point, I've taken my car to be repaired with them a few times now and Florin is beyond reasonable and accommodating. He isn't there to nickel and dime you or make up repairs to drive up the price, he simply comes off as a hardworking man that wants to help. It is a huge relief to find a good and honest repairman in the city and I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a repair. read more

Outstanding service, fair pricing, quick work. Florin and his team have worked on my car for 7 years and they treat the old lady (92 BMW 3-series) with love and care. Florin even took my semi-emergency call on a major holiday and was helpful and put my mind at ease. Thank you Lincoln Park Import Svc! read more

Over 30 years ago, I took my BMW to a mechanic who had been referred to me. His name was Bill Nemitz. He was working as a mechanic at a repair shop. My check engine light was on and the car was running really rough. It sounded bad. When I dropped the car off, Bill said "oh that's bad. I will look at it, but if it is what I think it might be, things could get expensive." I left. the car. Needless to say, I did not have a good day that day. I was very concerned about this big repair bill I was anticipating. When I got to the shop, Bill told me that there really was no problem with the car. I had left the oil cap off and that is what caused the engine light to come on, the car to run rough and the sound. "No charge" Bill said. I told Bill at that time, "you have a customer for life." Bill soon left the other shop and opened the predecessor to Lincoln Park Imports, Chicago Imports. I continued to take all of my cars there over 30 years, other than the ones covered by a warranty which required me to take it to a car dealer. Bill continued to treat me and all the people who I referred to Bill more than fairly. The present owner, Florin, was Bill's right hand man. Bill eventually exited the business and Florin started running it. The culture that Bill had built at the company continued, and continues, to be evident. I continued to take our cars there and continue to this day. Yesterday, I dropped my daughter's car at Lincoln Park Imports. The check engine light was on, as was the airbag light. It seemed to be running ok, but I was concerned about the lights. About 4 hours later, Florin called me and told me that the brackets on the airbag were loose and he tightened them. I told him when I would come pick it and and then he told me "no charge". Like Bill over 30 years ago, he could have made up some issue and charged me whatever he wanted to charge me. But he didn't. He did the right thing. And like with Bill 30 years ago, I will continue to be his customer for life! read more

Best place to take your car in the city hands down. Florin is like the Michelangelo of working on imports. He's forgotten more about these cars than I know. Have gone here for the past 2 years and I wish I had known about this place earlier. Everyone on their staff is highly knowledgable and takes the time to explain things to you and gives you all the options. Great people to deal with, honest, transparent, fast and top quality work. read more

Fast, friendly, and knowledgable. They took care of my Honda hybrid in no time. When I was faced with two pretty high priced repairs, the folks here talked me through what was truly necessary to do, since I was on a budget. They were patient and kind to someone who doesn't know cars very well. I really appreciated that. read more

We recently took my BMW 3series here to fix a faulty job another shop did replacing my power steering hose and belt. The guys here are polite and straight up. In the 8 years I've owned my car, I've never dealt with a more knowledgable honest repair place. My husband, who is typically skeptical of any suggested repairs was even impressed by them. I wouldn't trust or take my car elsewhere. They specialize in BMW, Porsche, Mercedes and other German imports. Thanks again, Florin!! read more

We've brought both of our cars here and the service is fantastic and prices reasonable. They get us in and out quickly and do excellent work. There is also a little breakfast place on the corner if you want to wait for your car. This is so much better than the dealership. This is our go to shop. Florin is the best! read more

Best shop in the City! Florin and his team are top notch, and the most knowledgeable. I always take my BMW and my wife's Audi here. I won't trust anyone else other than Florin touch my E30 M3-his expertise is incredible! I go straight here whenever I have trouble because I know they will fix it the first time, as they can properly repair a lot of issues most other shops cannot. Florin is also honest and gets his repairs done quickly. This is the place to go! read more

I am going to make this short and sweet. After learning the hard way with my first luxury import car and spending well over a thousand dollars in unnecessary repairs from shops that did not know how to work on a BMW, I found Lincoln Park Import Service. Florin, the owner was extremely friendly and took the time to go over everything that needed to be repaired and explained why the car was not running properly all this time. He even showed me printouts of the parts to help me understand what was wrong with them. I was skeptical because I had spent a lot of money in the past to still have my engine light on and the car running like crap. After all the repairs were complete, I can now report that my car is running amazing and drives like a true BMW as when I first bought it. It's nice to finally find someone who knows what they are doing with these types of import luxury cars. The prices are reasonable and you won't be robbed blind like you would if you went to the dealer. I highly recommend Lincoln Park Import service. They won't let you down! read more

I have been going to this place for 5 years now. Florin and his team are really good at what they do. Normally when visiting a mechanic you always get a sketchy feeling. Not this place. You can really trust this place. They always use original parts and give you an honest opinion. I would really recommend this place. read more

I'm always skeptical of a business that gets 5 stars, but Lincoln Park Import Service actually deserves them. Newer to Chicago, we didn't want to drive out to the BMW dealer because of the traffic (and we were warned about the one in the city). So we decided to give Florin's business a try after reading the reviews. He's restored our faith in mechanics. He is honest, fair, and does quality work. Took it in on Monday night, completed the work by Wednesday. My husband has high standards and knows a lot about cars (has a mechanical engineering background). He already knew what the issue was and Florin diagnosed it accurately, didn't try to up-sell anything, and the work met my picky husband's standards. We will definitely be using Florin for all of our cars. read more

Great first impression! My vehicle's warning light for low brake fluid came on. I called 2 other like-businesses and one's phone was busy (after all 3 attempts) and the other could not get me in for another 10 days (after I explained the issue and that the vehicle's warning light suggested I not drive anymore). Florin understood my situation and invited me to visit his shop RIGHT AWAY. I did so 15 minutes after we spoke. Within 10 minutes of me arriving, my issue was resolved. I am a big fan of customer service and Florin hit the mark today. This is a business and owner that should, and will, survive for the long-term because they give great customer service - even for someone who has never been a customer before. read more