I've only come in for smaller repairs -- my car is thankfully in good shape -- but the owner is always very helpful, and his rates very reasonable. His shop is always my first choice to go to. read more

I was a regular customer of this business Until I found out!!! If you have a relatively new European Automobile the Oil filter IS NOT under the Vehicles Engine. So, for the filter to be changed the oil man needs to open the ENGINE COVER(AFTER OPENING THE HOOD) and then change the Filter, in some cases the filter is just located in the engine area NOT UNDER THE Vehicle. I have a news for you go check your Oil FILTER, as it is my case for past 6 years with the cars that I own, this business never changed the OIL FILTER on my cars. THE REASON, 1) IT IS MORE WORK TO OPEN THE ENGINE COVER, OR GO TO ENGINE AREA TO CHANGE FILTER. 2) OIL FILTER FOR EUROPIAN CARS ARE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN OTHER CARS, SO BUSINESS DOES NOT WANT TO JACK UP THE PRICE TO $100, FOR OIL CHNAGE. ESIEST JUST CHANGE THE OIL AND NOT THE FILTER. Join me to discus this dishonesty of a business, may be we all need to take action against those who smile but rip you off. read more

These guys just do the job; limited convos, not trying to sell me s$@t I can easily replace on my own. This is going to become my regular oil change place. Read some of the neg. reviews: come on now, if you think you're at Midas because it's next door, that's on you. You can't go to Wholefoods and ask for Trader Joe's salsa and blame them for charging you for Wholefoods salsa. I'm making you waste time reading this ridiculousness because that review wasted my time! Yelp, please create a dept. that deletes useless reviews! read more

Skip all the crappy Jiffy Lubes or other franchises. This is the place to come. The owner is SUPER NICE, not trying to sell you some BS. Just an honest car service shop. He's also an avid runner and it shows read more

Pit Pros - Auto Repair Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I've been coming here for over 25 years great service. The owner is very helpful. I would travel all the way from Wisconsin to Evanston to have my oil changed at.Pit pros read more

I needed an oil change and did not want to trust my car to most fast change places. Pit Pros sounded different in reviews and it was. The two gentlemen there clearly were highly experienced and would never strip the oil pan screw. Which is much more important than getting the floor vacuumed. I was happy to trust my car to them. read more

Everything the others said and one more thing: Abbas is a runner. He's pushing 70 and still running marathons (the race bibs wallpaper his work space). Also running a very efficient, friendly and cheap oil change service. Took me two years living here to check Yelp and discover this business but glad I did. read more

Super nice guy, been coming here for years now and tell all my friends. Cost is much better than a dealership and you don't have to deal with their rudeness. read more

This is the best place to go for oil changes in the Evanston area. My whole family comes here, and they've seen me through many cars. The owner Abbas is very polite, friendly, and honest. He works on cars himself as well. Even now that my truck requires synthetic oil which is quite a bit more expensive, they still have the best pricing and service around, when I can't get to the dealership. (Cheaper than Jiffy Lube...yet still quality service!!) The best part is that you don't need an appointment; they get you in and out. Today it was cold outside and while I usually wait in their small waiting area, he let my daughter and I sit in the car while he worked. You can't beat that! They provide other services too like windshield wipers and taillights. A great place to stop in a pinch and when you're short on time. I'm very happy with their service!! read more

Needed a quick oil change before a road-trip and so I took it in and he was done within 5 minutes! Oh and the prices are great too!

Very nice and friendly staff was able to get a quick oil change and the help i needed. Will come back even though i live in chicago it is worth the trip to find mechanics you can trust. read more

Pit Pros - Auto Repair Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This is definitely my new favorite place to get an oil change. I was in and out in about 5 mins. No wait on a Saturday morning! The owner was super friendly, very polite, and has been in the business for over 20 years. The prices here are bar none. I had to get full synthetic and it was the cheapest in the area. The owner also let me know I can go 5k miles on synthetic instead of trying to get me in at 3k. Juat overall a great place. Will definitely be coming back for future service read more

This is my oil change spot for almost 20years. It's easy to get in, the price is right and they never try to hit you up for anything that is unnecessary. He tells you if he sees a problem and gives you options. 5 cars, three apartments, two jobs and just one oil change guy. read more

(in)conveniently located on the same corner as Midas (they're connected), I took my car in for an oil change. Their sign is rather small, and so when I drove in, I didn't notice it at all and assumed the building was all Midas owned. Never assume, it will always make an a*s out of u and me. *sigh* Drove up, told them I wanted an oil change, showed them my Midas coupon, made sure they knew a free tire rotation was included, and away they went. As I waited in the sitting room (for all of 3 minutes), I began to look around, suspicious that in fact, they might not be Midas, since I didn't see any branding. By the time I got up to ask, they were done with the oil change, and gave me the bill. I couldn't believe they'd rotated my tires as well, so I asked to make sure. "Oh, we don't do tire rotations," he said. "Is this Midas?" I asked. "No, we take competitor's coupons," said he without batting an eye. My guess is that people mistake them for Midas all the time, since he didn't look shocked at all. "But my coupon specifically says an oil change and tire rotation for $20, and Midas would have done that for me," I explained. "We don't do tire rotations. You can get it there next time." I would have been fine if they had fulfilled the coupon's services, then charged the same price, or if they had at least told me that they don't do tire rotations up front so I could have gone elsewhere. But no, they didn't. Bad business practices, and dishonest people, imho. Fast service, maybe. Shady business and cheating people, most definitely. Needless to say, I won't be going back. read more

It's not easy to find a very honest and really good auto shop like The "Pit Pros" these days. There's many auto shops out there that lie, rip off, and take advantage of customers honestly. I'm going to be honest, I think "Pit Pros" is one of the best places to go to. When I went to The" Pit Pros " I pulled by his shop door and the owner came up to my truck and i told him that i was "there for an "oil change" and he told me to give him couple mns that he was about to be done with the other car after couple mns like he told me , he told me to pull up inside and right away didn't waste any time and him and his helper got to work that's so awesome. The owner and his helpers are always so cool , very helpful, very respectful, very friendly, very nice, and very honest with their customers. I had a low tire and no washer fluid when i went , and without me telling them anything, they went ahead, checked all my tires, and put air on my low tire. They also filled it up with washer fluid and checked all my fluids. These guys are the best and very honest, too. After a couple mns him and his helper were done, and I was so surprised that it just took them like 5 0r 10ms that's so awesome. He charged me like $48 or $52 for the oil change, and they did an awesome job. This is the third time I go to him and I always leave happy i also saved alot of money because at the "Toyota Dealer" they would charge me like $75 or $80 for just my oil change. I really recommend the "Pit Pros" they will really take good care of you, trust me. read more

This is the only place we go for oil changes. The owner is very skilled and goes above and beyond every time. They have reasonable prices and I never have to wait. read more

Best place In and out in 5. Some other place would of charged me 80. A very friendly guy..and by looking at the pictures on the wall of the shop a very well educated man. Will definitely go back for my business trucks to get oil changes here. read more

I've been going here several years for oil changes; the owner is always working as well; I believe he cares about his business and his customers. Have always had courteous and fast service. To me this place doesn't look like Midas at all. read more

Abba is as nice and polite and as professional as everyone has said. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. He has totally earned my business! read more

I was in and out for an oil change ($26) in 15 minutes on a Friday afternoon. It was one of the quickest services I've had in a long time. Finally, they did not try to up-sell any service or maintenance to me throughout my service encounter. read more

Best place for oil changes in the Evanston area. Never try to upsell you and they are quick and courteous. The owner is always working do you know he cares about his business. I always have and will continue to go here for service. read more

I been a long time customer for 19 years and they are the most kind and honest oil change place I love to bring my car too. I love the fast paced oil service money can buy th Bly downfall is parking can be tight in that area, but it has no stopped m from going. read more

I've been going here for years. Great guys, great service, great price. Always in and out. They will turn off oil change warning lights. Never try to up sell you. read more

I'm sorry to read Jenny's experience and I understand her frustration, but I've been going to these guys for so many years and I go to them because they are trustworthy. Meaning, I've gone to Jiffy Lube and the Dealer for an oil change, only to be told I need a $300 power fluid flush. It was a new car. This place was then recommended to me by a friend who works on cars as a hobby after I explained I can't find a trustworthy place. This place has never tried to sell me that stupid power fluid flush and I've never needed one. I'm sorry Jenny had that experience and I guess the next time I'm there I'll suggest they put up a sign that says "We are not Midas." I actually get my car fixed at that Midas as they are also trustworthy, but I assumed (I guess wrongly, I don't really know) that they didn't do oil changes, but probably gave that business to the Pit Pro shop. I don't know what their agreement is, or if there is one. There's also another shop across the street so I don't know how these guys survive such tight competition. All I know is both the Midas shop and the Pit Pro shop are where I go because I know I won't get ripped off. Jenny's right in that it's a confusing setup that needs to be clarified, and they should clarify things, but you'll also never get a story that you need a $300 power fluid change. read more

I highly recommend going to Pit Pros! The service is professional, efficient and friendly! I've had minor work done on my car , besides oil change. Very good ! read more

I've gone to Pit Pros for many years, and never had anything but fast and ultra-polite service, and for a price much cheaper than many quick-lube places. Can't understand how the reviewer above missed the fact that there is a totally separate office for Pit Pros, with signage and everything! read more

I have been going to this place for several years and have recommended it to all my friends and relatives. They are super polite, professional, and quick! I don't know what more you can wish for the very reasonable price they charge! Love this place and highly recommend it. read more

My favorite place for a quick oil change. I've been coming for years. Friendly owner, never tries to up-sell. I have a metal plate on the bottom of my Golf to protect the oil pan. He takes it off and puts it back on without charging extra. Honest and efficient. read more

I've been going here for YEARS and they are always quick and efficient. Fair price and always greets me with a smile. :) Usually never have to wait long and always go for an oil change on the fly. He'll also answer any questions I have and is knowledgable. (Oh and meant to add - based on someone else's comment - that they do not push extra services/products on you, unlike the time I went to Jiffy Lube and somehow ended up paying over $70 when all I wanted was an oil change! LOL) read more

Went in today for an oil change and to have my tail light replaced. Service was quick and very friendly. He also checked my brakes for me. I was very appreciative for the friendly and honest service. You cannot beat the price either! I will be back. read more

this is where I've gone for years, for my (non-exotic) oil changes. they aren't overly pushy with the additional services.