Depot Tire & Auto Service Center Inc
“Make an appointment and get your vehicle back same day in most cases!”
Best Brake Repair in Crystal Lake, IL
12 experts listed · 5 in Crystal Lake · 1 open weekends · all 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Quality Mufflers & Brakes
“Was able to come in with no appointment, got an entire new exhaust pipe and muffler installed in about 1hr, at a very low price.”
Northtown Auto Service and Tire Center
“Great service, very family oriented never had an issue with work done also honest”
The Shop Incorporated
“Love this place - Craig and Tom never mess around with you, they will give you the info and service you need at the right cost.”
Auto Authority
“They were professional and explained everything that they were doing plus what I should be having done.”
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Jeff's Auto Service
“They checked a lemon I bought from elsewhere and I just wish I'd known about these guys sooner!!!”
Listed for drivers in and around Crystal Lake, IL, these 12 shops replace pads, rotors and calipers. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Crystal Lake, IL
Of the 12 experts we list here, 5 are in Crystal Lake itself and 7 come from towns including Woodstock (1, 1 mi), Lake in the Hills (1, 3 mi) and Cary (1, 5 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,369 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (95%) and value (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 1 is open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the experts on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Do any listed shops advertise brake specials?
3 of the 12 shops list a coupon or a promotion. Advertised brake deals usually cover pads on one axle with the cheapest compound, so read what the price includes before you book, especially whether rotors and hardware are extra.
Auto & Truck Repair
“Keith provided outstanding customer service and diagnosed my vehicle which revealed issues I was not aware of.”
Cary-Grove Automotive Inc
“If you have a problem he's able to fit you in quickly to give it upfront price, fair and he's always straight with you”
JET Mobile Auto Service
“If I have auto issues in the future I won't hesitate to contact him again.”
Crystal Lake Brake & Auto
“Bruce and Jodi always are professional and fix the issue right the first time”
A & N Mastertec
“Colin and the others here go out of their way to get your car going again!”
Hawthorn Woods Auto Service
“I trust these guys as they do a good job assessing issues and are quick to finish repairs.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in and near Crystal Lake
- “Absolutely 10/10 would recommend! Jody got me in quickly, took a look under my car in what felt like a blink of the eye, and gave me an honest assessment of what was going on.” — customer of Crystal Lake Brake & Auto
- “I did my research, and they had an absolutely fair price for the work I needed.” — customer of Auto Authority
- “Jeff went absolutely above and beyond what I expected, he got in early and worked all day to fix my issues and get me back on the road asap!” — customer of Jeff's Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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