-Quick (20 minutes or less, even when I stopped in after work at 5:15!)…read more -Cost effective...any minute after 20 minutes = 1 dollar off (1 minute = 1 dollar, etc) -Friendly as ever -Informative and NO pressure to get the additional items! The mechanic stopped periodically to give me status updates about the work. -I will be back and I would definitely suggest this place if you're looking for basic car services (oil, brakes, etc

I could have gotten a full oil change with all of my fluids checked & my next change alert for $59…read moreat a Nissan dealership but instead my Maxima cost $101 to get only the oil change & my window cleaned at this location I will never be back!

Let me start by saying this guy Salman is really honest and will not cheat you. I am a kind of guy…read morewho would takes quotes from multiple places before I narrow in on one. I have had 10-12 very good experiences with this particular Car X location. I had an issue where my car was making a screeching sound on turns, I went to a car shop and they said something is wrong with brakes and gave me a quote of 350$. I knew its not the brakes as i had recently changes them. On a friends recommendation , I went to Salman and he had his mechanic look at my car and said it was just plastic under the car that was broken and was touching the tire on turn. He cut it off and didn't even charge me any money for it. Second time I had to put an front license plate on my new Audi and I was told to pay between 50 -100$ . Salman did not even charge me and only asked me to tip the mechanic $5 if I wish to. He let me in the shop while fixing the plate so I can have it fixed where I want. Third time, I went for oil change to Meineke and they told me I had issues with my brakes , my suspension, filters and what not and gave me an estimated quote of 1800$. When I showed same quote to Salman , he inspected the car for all of the above and only thing he asked to change was brake pads which he did for 250$ and gave me a free synthetic oil change for future. Its really hard to find good and honest Car Guys. I am so glad I have found one. Really Really recommend this place to everyone.

I can't say enough good things about my first (not that I wish to have my car in the shop a bunch)…read moreexperience with this Car-X location. Showed up to drop my car off and a person who I assumed was another customer can in and let me know he was the owner. He took down my info and as I was dialing up and uber apologized for being late as he was dropping off a customer. I mentioned I was going for an uber and he told me not to worry and he would drive me home!!! Seriously what year is this?!? Am I an Chicagoland or some small town in Iowa??! I call a few times to check in status and the owner is very honest about his team trying to catch up on work and apologizes for the delay. I show up to get my car with my $20 off coupon and get a bit more off as an apology for the extensive repair time (7 hours). I don't know what you look for in a repair shop but honesty and quality are super high on my list.

Straight shooter. What else do you want in a mechanic? Small business owner who's willing to go…read morethe extra mile. At least he has for me. Highly recommended

Jonathon and his team have serviced several of my vehicles: Jeep Liberty and Chevy Suburban. Each…read moretime they did exactly what they said and quoted for. No hidden charges and full transparency to what was repaired. They even kept the broken parts to show me what was wrong! They have earned my trust and I will defintely use their services again.

I had my oil changed at this location and shortly after noticed a panel dragging on the ground when…read moregetting on the highway. The technician claimed he didn't touch the panel to perform the oil change. yet they jerry-rigged it with a zip tie rather than ordering the correct part or offering to replace it when I brought the vehicle back in for repair. They took no ownership of the issue and didn't even apologize. I've serviced both of my vehicles here for years without a single problem, but the moment an issue arised that they caused, they refused to take responsibility of it and offered only a half-assed fix. If it wasn't their fault, why would they even touch the panel to fix it after I dropped it off. I will no longer be bringing either of my vehicles to have them serviced at this location.

This was my second time trying this local shop. The first time the employees were kind, price for…read morean oil change was reasonable compared to others. Great experience. The second time was the polar opposite- I took my car and left. 1) $50 markup from less than two months agoz Never gave me a heads up when I made appt. Not just passing the cost of oil on to customer, marking it way way up. 2) The owner? Was unkind, combative, and aggressive when I asked for an explanation. He was downright rude. This is how you lose business. Found a great place nearby on 45 in Lindenhurst, very reasonable and nice people!

No line today hurray!…read more Friendly staff replaced my light bulbs and filled fluids. While I was quoted less for labor over the phone when I was across the street purchasing bulbs, it was an estimate and I didn't have to go all the way to my dealer so, convenience. Everyone was polite and the service was quick.

Prices, severely overcharged. Also when you have a costumer come in, go through the prices before…read moreyou do the job. I have been around cars my entire life and that was bs. I know how much things cost

I highly recommend this location. Very honest and trustworthy staff. I've come here several times…read moreand have always had great service but recently came in because I thought I over-filled my oil after a top off. I came in expecting to need another oil change. I was told that the oil level was fine and that I was good to go. Everything took less than 10 minutes. I appreciate their honesty and not charging me to check out this issue. Great people here. Thanks!

I'm happy Alphonso has some time off but I miss him…read more When he's not here I get told one thing and it's never consistent. I hope they can get on the same page eventually. He's literally the balance to this place. 2 hours later after my oil change, my car shuts down because all oil is leaking from my car and my battery is dead. Whatever they did at center #166 here is completely wrong. I've been a customer for over 5 years this is the worst experience by far. ---- The response from the general manager was quick and put me to ease! Phill is the best stepped in according since the manager on duty wasn't the best. I appreciate his customer service aspect. I will give this place another chance.

My experience is that oil change places frequently do not have employees who care: about getting it…read moredone right, about customers, about honesty. Planet Lube - employees - set a very high standard in an industry prone to other extreme. Professionally executed, thorough, teamwork, and integrity all consistently describe the experience of getting my vehicles serviced at Planet Lube in Lake Bluff each and every time over the past 12-14 years. My background is in aviation maintenance - but the ease, efficiency, expertise, and environmentally sound recycling of fluids makes Planet Lube an absolutely worthwhile cost.

MAAAAAAN. These guys are the shit! They always do a great job. Never pressure you into adding…read moreadditional services, they fill up your tired and fluids and they're super nice. Planet Lube or nothing

Easy in and out service with no problems or worries, great place to fuel up and great a few things.read more

I needed an oil change on an early Sunday morning and someone to take a look at my breaks after the…read moreclosest Jeep dealer to my home quoted me $150 JUST for a diagnostic. Thankfully, I found North Shore Shell as one of the only places open early on a Sunday in the burbs. Honest, affordable, and the kind man working also told me what was wrong with my breaks for free. Finding an honest mechanic that won't charge unnecessary fees is such a breath of fresh air. Coming here was definitely worth the 12 mile drive and I'll be back for whatever repairs I need as they have gained my trust.