Okay these guys are AMAZING! As a woman, I am often ripped off at auto shops because I know nothing about cars. This is the first auto shop I've ever been to that is straight up HONEST. No BS, no upsells, and no lies. Took my Acura to the dealership to have it checked out since I bought it 6 months ago. They told me it would cost $1200 to replace all my brake pads as they are in critical condition. I head to Ted's shop on a friend's reco and they tell me "Nah, you've got a good 50% life on these. But we did repair a puncture hole in your back tire and did a complete inspection on your car. All looks good!" These people are godsends! It's a bit of a drive for me but it's 100000% worth it. Will be coming here for all my future auto needs and recommending everyone I know to come here. Thank you George for your help in making this process as smooth and quick as possible! You guys rock read more

Other than the union shop pricing - I love this shop. Trust them to do right by me. Good open exchange of information and every job has been done perfectly. read more

Let me begin by saying that I suspect I'm the poster child for the Dunning-Kruger effect when it comes to cars. Especially grading on that curve, George and the rest of the team at Ted's have been incredibly patient and fair as I thoughtfully stroke my chin and say "I see: and is it possible for me to replace [part] myself?" I don't think I've ever been sold a service I didn't need, and George always emphasizes that the inspection results are advisory. He'll tell you if something needs to be done before you take the car away from the shop, and I believe his assessments. We've taken at least three vehicles to them since we moved into the neighborhood, and their work is great. Fair, good communication, and real empathy for normal people who just need their car to work right and not have to spend a lot of money to do it. (Last thing: in a spectacularly inconvenient bit of timing, both of our cars needed brakes replaced at the same time. George saw that my assumption of the expense was giving me the vapors, and we figured out how we could space out the work that also wouldn't leave one of our cars careening into the Chicago River when we pressed the brake pedal. And! Unless I'm mis-remembering, it actually cost less, total, than he quoted.) read more

Highly recommend! Have brought my entire family's cars here several times, and have always received excellent service. George is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and very patient when explaining car issues to this 65-year old lady. Fairly priced, quality work. read more

I took my Dodge Durango to Ted's for an oil change. That went off without a problem. I happened to mention to them that I was hearing a metal on metal clang in my front end when I hit a pothole. While doing the oil change George, the owner, was informed that two bolts were missing in my front end. I believe this was due to an oversight by a previous body shop that had performed repairs after I was rear ended. The bolts were replaced at no additional cost to me. George and his crew have consistently been the best auto clinic i have ever dealt with. This is why I bring my Durango and my wife's Honda to them whenever we need anything! read more

Always try to support your local Family owned business! We trust in George and his team to take the same care with our cars as they would their own and provide excellent quality service. They do a thorough review and provide information on any service needed asap or if it can wait a bit. Unfortunately we are moving out of Illinois and will have to find a new place for service that we can trust as much as we do George and the team (hopefully) ......if we're lucky! Just to show how great they are - George let me know we can contact him at any time before if we're advised by a new shop that any service is needed and he'll give us his opinion. All of you who don't have mechanic expertise.. like me.. please take your car and place it in their hands!! They will not let you down or take advantage of you. George and all --- Thank you so so much for taking such good care of us all of these years it has been greatly appreciated! We will seriously miss you. read more

I've been going to Ted's a couple of years now, and they've always been honest and transparent with their services.

I'm always very iffy to venture out and stop into different mechanic shops that aren't family recommended, simply due to the fear of being taken for a fool just because I'm a women. However I decided to give this place a try because of the amount of good reviews it had and because of how close to home it was. I definitely don't regret it one bit. I've come to this establishment on two separate occasions for two different services and each time I felt welcomed and well informed about the maintenance of my car. I loved the fact that I was given an estimate on how much the service would cost so there wasn't any surprises. I admire consistency and that's what they provide with their customer service. They are very attentive and scheduling an appointment was a breeze. read more

We'd already had a bunch of exemplary experiences bringing our cars to George. We found him because he's close to our house and I'm so glad we did! It's clear he has extensive knowledge and has helped us navigate purchasing two used vehicles this past year. He helped steer us away from a few beaters we test drove during our car search and when we purchased my car too far outside of Chicago to have him inspect it, he noticed a bunch of urgent safety issues that the initial inspection down South missed. When a part his team replaced on my Honda went bad due to manufacturing error, he replaced it for me for free no questions asked. He is trustworthy and absolutely worth bringing your business to. We'll continue to use him and it give me such peace of mind knowing we have a mechanic like George! Highly recommended! read more

Very honest. Great follow up. Fair pricing. Easy to deal with. I would recommend anyone to take their vehicles here

George is patience and helpful answering all my questions during the first initial call. I showed up for my oil change appointment and their team is ready to go! They were fast and efficient, no time wasting! During my oil change, George and his team found more fixing items that I needed for my car. I told George that I am going on a long road trip and he put in some recommendations for my car: new front tires which much needed as my old tires are not the same size that caused my car to make noise, new windshield wiper and recommended to change new battery. All the prices estimate were reasonable. I went back for second appt to get all the recommendations fixed and I am so glad I did! After the appt, George personally texted me to check in, that was superb customer service and it deserved my loyalty from now on! Great prices and great customer service. I will definitely come back for maintenance and highly recommend this great local shop to everyone! Check them out and you will not be disappointed. read more

They are the best, They take great pride in their workmanship . I took my 1st car there 15 years ago, after the ford dealer said it needed thousands of dollars to repair it, and wasn't worth it, Ted's took care of the problems for a lot less, and I drove the car for another 10 years. read more

Great hard working people and most importantly are honest with you I needed quite a few fixes on my vehicle and they took care of it in no time. It was awesome how quick I got my car back as someone who relies so much on my vehicle for my job as a vendor it was very much appreciated will definitely be coming back!! read more

Oil changed here on my 2009 Mazda 6. In and out super quickly. Decent price. Very Friendly staff. Joe was very nice and helpful answering my questions. read more

Ted's Auto Clinic is HONEST and TRUSTWORTHY. They are a small family business that does excellent work at a fair price. We have been bringing our vehicles to them for many, many years, and I've lost track of all the times George and Chris have gone above and beyond for us. They are great people, they have won our unconditional loyalty and I cannot recommend them highly enough! read more

It's been 4 years since my last review of this place and my first one was back in 2009 (both 5 stars). Felt the need to add another one since this family owned/operated full service auto repair shop continues to provide me excellent service from top to bottom. George & Chris (Ted's sons) pretty much run the place these days, and their father should be proud. I travel the extra distance to go here even for just an oil change because they always do me right and keep me from running into potential surprises. Ted's is the best! read more

This was the 3rd time I took a car to this mechanic, and I gotta say that I've never had a better experience anywhere else. They do a very thorough job, and they're honest as well. You don't have to worry that they're gonna rip u off. On my last visit I brought them a used car that I was thinking of buying for a thorough checkup, and they actually saved me from getting ripped off. They found a bunch of things that were wrong with the car including the original mikes being turned back. Then when it came time to pay for the checkup he shook my hand and said, "Don't worry about it. This one's on me." You believe that? What other auto shop is gonna let leave without having to pay for their services? Needless to say, but this is my mechanic for life! read more

Ted's Auto Clinic - 2012 Infiniti 37x - Auto Repair Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got a screw stuck in my tire and called Ted's because they're fairly close to my home and I didn't think I'd make it far before my "check tire pressure" light came on. I brought my car in the same day I called and they were done in about 15-20 minutes. Only cost me $25-30 and the service was great! Will be back for sure! read more

They'll take care of you. Honest ppl.Great service and fast. I'll continue my car maintenance with them !

Ted's Auto Clinic is truly a hidden gem. I visited the shop for the first time recently for an oil change. I was in and out fast, and they did a great job. George is super friendly, extremely helpful, and knowledgeable. They truly care about their clients, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. I'll be back for sure, and I highly recommend them. read more

After reading many horrible service experiences at Hyundai dealerships, I did not want to take my Genesis to the dealership for an oil change and possibly receive a bad experience as well. I began researching and stumbled upon Ted's. I put in a request to get an estimate and got a response back from George on the next weekday. He was very straight forward with the pricing and what oil they'll be changing it out with. I finally decided to book an appointment. Upon arriving, the shop looked super clean and very open. I arrived a bit early from my 10:30 appointment and George greeted me and got my car into the lift for service right away. I was lucky enough to see Chris, (the mechanic) perform the service as I was able to see through the opened door. George even showed me the oil filter that was beginning to rust and I was shocked. I never was able to see mechanics work because it's always done in the background and I would have to just wait for my car to be done and returned to me. The oil change was completed very quickly and George recommended me future car services for what my car will need. Overall, this was such an amazing experience and I will definitely be coming back for service, despite it being a 40 minute drive. read more

5 stars!!! This was the third place I took my car to for a quote. Everything matched up to what the other mechanic said so I knew they were being honest. My usual mechanic was trying to scam me, so I decided to try this place as it was recommended by a friend. Always do your research ladies and shop around! Ted's saved me A LOT of money. George is awesome and seemed very professional. He explained everything to a tee and seems to want the best for your car. It was honestly the best service I've ever received. I have a 13 year old Civic that I'm trying to maintain for several more years so I'm extremely happy to have found an honest mechanic. My car sounds like new now! read more

I brought my suv in for an oil change and was happy with how seamless the process was that I came back for new tires. George was very helpful, informative and professional. Their quote was accurate with no surprising fees in the end. I would definitely recommend them! read more

Just took my car in for an oil change. I found this shop on yelp with 5 star reviews and it is well deserved. Price was very reasonable and it was done quickly. George is super nice, can everybody be like George? The mechanics were really nice as well. Nice little waiting area with the snacks and water. Im here for it. read more

I brought my car in for brakes and a checkup. They assessed my car and replaced the brakes and did a few other things. My vehicles brakes are in great shape now and the work was done to my satisfaction in a timely manner. I would recommend ted's to others without reservation. read more

Jason B.--This is the best shop in Illinois period!!!! If you want honest, expert service this is your shop!! If your car is stuck somewhere and you can have it towed here (even if it cost you a little extra) do not hesitate!! I had bad work done at another shop and they spotted the problem right away and since then I have needed several other repairs done which they have saved my pockets a ton! I can't say enough about George and Chris except that they are the best of the best not only as mechanics but just plain out right good folks...Thank you for all you have done for a single dad with a tight budget!!! read more

Ted's Auto Clinic are the only mechanics we trust to service our cars! We have been a client for almost 40 years. Throughout that time we have owned various cars makes and models and Ted's Auto Clinic has always provided us honest and trustworthy estimates on work that was needed. Their mechanics are knowledgeable, efficient and courteous. George, the front desk manager and point of contact, is always friendly, thorough and knowledgeable. Don't trust your car to anyone else! If your car is in need of service, call Ted's to schedule an appointment! read more

If only everyone were like Ted, there would be world peace. No joke. Aside from the superb work they do, he is absolutely *the most* honest provider of any service that I have ever encountered. I realize there's a lot wrong with my poor little old car, but he is not pushy about the millions of other things that require some attention. He shows you the beat up dead parts and explains everything. His customer service is unbelievably stellar. They're fast, they're good, they don't drain your bank account, they rock. I wish I could clone Ted. I wish everyone were like Ted. If you don't take your car here for service, you yourself may have a few screws loose. As long as I'm with distance of Ted's, I am a 100% guaranteed customer for life. read more

I have never had a vehicle serviced at Ted's, but my daughter has and she swears by you guys...I've been going elsewhere, but they are so busy, I don't think I am getting the service I need. My engine light has been on for a few years and they don't seem to be able to fix the problem. Now my ESC light is on and I think I need a new stabilizer rod...but instead of them checking it, they told me to take it to the dealer and find out what is wrong. Okay, I'm not buying it, they are too busy and I need to find someone new. So Ted's Auto...should I come to you? read more

Incredible work, fair prices and honest. George provides outstanding customer service, which is rare these days, and I really appreciated the follow up. I cannot recommend Ted's Auto Clinic enough. read more

I've always taken my vehicles back to the original dealer for service, regardless of the cost. This was in part due to some rather bad experiences with smaller neighborhood shops. That is, until now. I needed brake work on both of my vehicles. I knew taking them to the dealer would cost more than I would have preferred. And lately I've been wanting to try and find a reputable local neighborhood shop. Using Yelp, I found a few. But only one truly stood out. So I gave it a chance. The owner was very pleasant, friendly, and knowledgeable. After a great experience with my wife's vehicle, I brought in mine. I already knew what was needed, and was expecting the worse for cost. But I was pleasantly surprised it was very reasonable, and my vehicle repaired the same day (sooner than expected). The work looks to be first rate and I've had no issues since. I believe I've now found that neighborhood place for repairs. And will continue to come back again and again. People generally do reviews when they find something wrong with where they went. This is just one of those places you have to put in that good review because of how good it is. It's a bit tricky finding it the first time (not really on Addison). It's right behind some stores at the corner of Addison and Forest Preserve Drive. But when you do find it, and meet the owner, I have no doubt you've have the same experience with service. read more

I am so thankful to have found Ted's Auto Clinic right in my own neighborhood. I have been going there for several years and find them to be efficient, reliable, and trustworthy. I have an older car and hope to keep it running for a while yet and they always give me good advice, suggestions, and referrals in order for me to do so. I also appreciate the clean and cozy waiting area. George runs a very well managed business and is always friendly and courteous. read more

Oil change service was super quick! Very friendly staff 10/10 Thank you so much for your Great service! They also offer coffee, perfect for a cold day and wait. read more

When I needed a tow in Park Ridge. George got me one right away. Chris fixed my broken belt and pump within 2 hours and got me back on the road. It's a family run business and they care about their customers. I was driving to Gene and Jude's and heard a nail in my tire clinking as I drove. Thankfully it never went flat, and Chris there pulled out the nail and patched my tire good as new in 5 minutes. He didn't even charge me, said he would put it on 'my tab' haha. That guy is awesome! I guess since I now have a tab, I will be going there more often even though it is out of my way to get to, but I appreciate small family run businesses and I appreciate that their efforts, efficiency, ethics and enthusiasm. Great shop. Thanks George and Chris! read more

Ted's is the most honest auto repair I've encountered. Great customer service with outstanding pricing. If something is wrong with your car, take it to Ted's. read more

Ted's is so good that when I don't have to go back and see them for something, I miss going there! George, the "front" man, is one of the funniest guys I've ever met. I love talking anything cars with him, and only wish I sounded more informed when I do! But, there are no stupid questions. From the first time I went there to get an emission problem fixed, I knew I had found some truly special folks. I was actually treated with respect, despite being a woman, who, as many of us know, is treated like a dunce by many males when it comes to cars. Since then, they have taken care of our vehicles in a timely, cost conscious, and careful way. I'm so grateful that they are there for me and my family! read more

Best auto repair shop in the area. Great service and fair prices. If you need a repair, go here. You wont be disappointed.

My vehicle (Volkswagen CC) broke down around the area, I got it towed to Ted's auto (they came recommended by my insurance rep). George was extremely helpful with the diagnosis they ran on my car, they gave me unbiased advice on the next steps I could take. The best part was George's honesty and excellent customer service. I owe Ted's auto clinic a big thank you for helping me get out of my sticky situation, too bad I can't give them more than 5 stars. read more

Had my car repaired at Ted's today. Cannot say enough about George (son). He thoroughly explained what my vehicle needed and the out the door price. He also told me what my car will need in the future. George was honest and did not play. My car was ready when promised and all is good! I will tell all my friends about the excellent customer service and the honest way the business operates. You don't have to think twice about taking your car to Ted's. read more

After many decades of experience, I usually go to car repair shops with much trepidation. My car was making a sporadic rattling sound so I decided to try Ted's as it is close to my house. George at the desk was very friendly and welcoming. His analysis of the problem was accurate and the cost was reasonable. The establishment is very clean. The waiting room is as nice as it gets. My car was repaired promptly. In all, a very positive experience. My only regret is not going there sooner. read more