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Sam's Auto Repair and Body Shop
- Second Opinion
- Fender
- Used Car
“They offered to do the work as a courtesy because of the insurance issue, and they spent over an hour figuring it out and recalibrating the airbag sensor.”
Auto Repair near Evanston, IL
Evanston has 22 professionals of its own; this list adds 21 from towns including Skokie (7, 2 mi), Glenview (3) and Saint Charles (2).
24 listed · 3 in Evanston · 21 rated 4.5+
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Main & Crawford Auto Repair
- Payment
- Engine
- Patient
“Excellent service, Honest mechanics, does not charge you for unnecessary repairs, explains the issue, and offers payment plans if repair is expensive and you cannot pay right now”
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Golf Crawford Auto Service
- Pricing
- Needs
- Diagnosis
“Everytime I take my car here it's always great Service and with a Great Crew that treat you with Respect and always makes sure your Completely Satisfied !!!”
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Rolf's Auto Doctor
- Dealership
- Owner
- Audi
“Friendly people, quality work, fair prices - everyone at the Auto Doctor is great - they've done everything for my cars over the years and they're always smart about prioritizing and helping me decide how/when to make repairs.”
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Mid America Body Shop & Complete Auto Repair
Auto Collision Repair, Auto Dent Removal, Auto Body Repairs
“While I was lucky (was told this doesn't always work) I wouldn't hesitate to take my car there again and am recommending this place to my neighbors and friends.”
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Lake Side Auto Rebuilders
Free Estimates
“If you want a body shop that performs the work on schedule, does great work, and communicates with you well during the process, this is a shop for you.”
Area overview: Evanston, IL
Their ratings run from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,650 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews; 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (83%) and value (82%). The services they list most often on their websites are auto body repairs (2), auto collision repair (2), auto dent removal (2) and car care tips (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE); 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 17 of them; 14 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email; 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Data verified September 24, 2026
The 24 shops on this page handle general repair work in and around Evanston, IL. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Jakes Auto & Tire Service
- Job
- Honest
- Mechanic
“I got there right at 1:00, he took my car right away, and less than 30 minutes later, I was on my way with a permanent patch in my tire (which would have definitely been completely flat by tomorrow had Jake not made time for me today).”
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Howard & California Auto Repair
- Prices
- Sell
- Owner
“I have gone there three times now to get their opinion on something before I took my car to a specialized transmission shop they suggested and they did not charge me any of those times.”
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Pit Pros
- Owner
- Sell
- Job
“Good job on my oil change.”
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A1 Auto Care
Heating, Air Conditioning, Steering
“I'm the first to admit that I don't know much about cars, but Mark made everything easy to understand without talking down to me or selling me services that I didn't need.”
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Skokie Auto Service
- Job
- Fair
- Quality
“Joe and James, the brothers who run this shop, earned our business years ago when my wife stopped in because of some engine issue that started as she was driving near their station.”
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R & S Auto
“Reliable friendly service”
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Hugo's Auto
- Work
“Hugo has been working on our cars for years-he's basically a one man show so you need to schedule-We have found him to be straight forward, helpful and most important he stands behind his work.”
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Wellmans Auto Repair
“Hidden gem”
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Trasmission Plus
“Best service ever also really good price and smart mechanic”
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B & V Auto Mechanic Inc.
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Leitherer Auto Body Shop in Skokie
- Finished Product
- The Future
- 2017
“When I went to Leitherer for estimate on damage to my Chevy SUV - I needed them to confirm that all the damage to right side of vehicle was caused by the accident.”
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George's Automotive Repair
- Needs
- Towed
- Struts
“My friend swears by them for the last 5 years and over the course of the last 2 years they've helped me 3 times with the absolute best competitive prices.”
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Rolando's Car Care
Axle, CV Joint & Driveshaft Repair, Wheel Services, Schedule a Repair
“No one had one, I stopped at Rolando's and was greeted by Rachel who was as very prompt and helpful inquiring with service to figure out if they had the part.”
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M & A Auto Service
- Wish
- Needs
- Check Engine Light
“I wish if I can give them more than 5 stars, Hani is very friendly manager and the staff are professional, they don't give guesses, they explain the problem scientifically, and then they fix it.”
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Dakota K Auto Repair
Comprehensive Inspection, Automotive Services, Basic Inspection
“Not only the problem was correctly diagnosed and fixed for a moderate price, but also my car key battery was replaced for under $1 (Honda dealership charges $40 for key battery replacement).”
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McCormick Auto Care
Auto Air Conditioning & Heating, Auto Diagnosis, Draw-Tite & Curt Trailer Hitches in Skokie
“They always do awesome work, go above and beyond, and even found some discontinued parts for an older car of mine that were half way across the country.”
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Sun Auto Service
Engine Repairs, Exhaust, Transmissions
“They have always provided great service at a good price and give great advice - including telling me to get rid of one car because it had reached the point it was going to cost me more than it was worth to keep it on the road.”
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Vaupell Auto Repair & Napa Auto Care Center
BG Products & Services, Catalytic Converter Shields, Automotive Q & A
“Always a good experience at Vaupell Services Oil change”
Auto Repair Services in Evanston, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$335
Maximum cost
$2785
National Average
$513
Avg Per Hour Rates
$90
$413
$724
Average price range is based on 542 cost profiles
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Which shops in Evanston estimate for free?
3 of the 24 shops on this page advertise estimates at no charge. That normally covers a look and a price on work you can already see. Anything that needs the car on a lift and the codes read is a diagnosis, and a diagnosis is usually billed.
What customers near Evanston say
- “Chris was able to fit me in today, got my car done by end of business and handled all the warranty info so I did not have to.” — customer of Golf Crawford Auto Service
- “Great service! I stopped by for the estimate for fixing the scratch on the side of my car, which was given promptly.” — customer of Mid America Body Shop & Complete Auto Repair
- “I came to Sam's Auto for the first time today to get a second opinion about some repairs that my dealership recommended.” — customer of Sam’s Auto Repair and Body Shop
- “My car looks brand new again. He said it was life time warranty and gave me a little discount at checkout.” — customer of Mid America Body Shop & Complete Auto Repair
- “I needed so warranty work done and this small business was in the network.” — customer of Golf Crawford Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.