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Hong Kong Auto Service
“It was fixed and I was on my way without much stress ( I was worried because I had to make decisions for someone else's car) and the cost was reasonable!”
Brake Repair in Crystal Lake, IL
24 experts listed · 5 in Crystal Lake · 4 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
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Stan's Service Station
“I'm absolutely positive I will never take my truck anywhere else besides Stan's in the future and I recommend them to anyone looking for honest service with down to earth people.”
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Depot Tire & Auto Service Center Inc
- Repair
- Mechanic
- Honest
“I've taken multiple vehicles for repairs here and my father has take his car here as well and would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking to get their vehicle serviced.”
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Quality Mufflers & Brakes
“Since then I have been to the dealer and another shop both for non-exhaust or brake repairs and received out of the blue compliments from the service writers on how good workmanship, welding was done.”
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Suburban Tire Auto Repair Center
“Total pros, no attempts to over-sell services, no sudden mystery issues with my vehicles - to top that off, based on mileage and daily driving distance, they'll give you a rundown of what order of repair & maintenance you'll want to follow over the c...”
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Northtown Auto Service and Tire Center
- Safety
- Job
- Waiting Area
“Also had to deal with a claim from another auto company who destroyed my suspension and they got it back to me in less than a week with a new suspension, new tires, and 2 alignment to assure it was perfect.”
Area overview: Crystal Lake, IL
Of the 24 experts we list here, 5 are in Crystal Lake itself and 19 come from towns including Lake Villa (2, 17 mi), Roselle (2, 22 mi) and Woodstock (1, 1 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 3,789 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (93%) and value (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (2), tires (2) and wheel alignments (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Crystal Lake, IL, these 24 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.
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The Shop Incorporated
- Salesman
- Tire
- Honest
“I have had bad experiences with "chain" service centers that don't know how to diagnose a problem and just keep installing parts until by chance the problem is fixed.”
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Experience Automotive Inc
- People
- Couple
- Diagnosed
“Took my 2005 f250 there and had them clean the turbo and get the variable vines working right along with deleting the egr and a few other things and they were quick and did a great job.”
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Sunset Tire & Auto Repair
- Car Service
- Team
- Battery
“Wouldn't go anywhere else, this is my second vehicle I've been bringing here, fast turn around, amazing customer service and communication and honest good pricing!”
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FTD Auto
- Work
- Tire
- Fair
“Once again, i'm pretty sure there'a will be other people that will need help from the car center , yes, give this auto center a chance you won't be disappointed :)”
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Auto Authority
- Explanation
- Team
- Integrity
“I'm happy to say I'm editing this post 7 years after moving back into the area and Tony was still in town offering me the same amazing service, friendly staff, and pricing I remember!”
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Jeff's Auto Service
- Life
- Mechanic
- Needs
“I don't need to call my brother now that I've learned what an honest & fair mechanic he is & have a lot of respect for his integrity and genuine drive to want to help.”
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Pro Autoworks
“My whole family has been going to this shop for years and we always feel so at ease because we can trust them and they always explain what they are doing in detail.”
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Auto & Truck Repair
- Ford
- Diagnosis
- Feel
“After getting 5 estimates on my vehicle for a deer running in front of me and basically messing up my front bumper I am grateful I have found this body shop.”
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Asian Domestic Authority Inc.
- Dealership
- Tire
- Reviews
“I went to the dealership first and they wanted to charged me over $5k for a complete replacement of a Land Rover suspension system, when I took my car to Roy he immediately found out that it was only a $50 dollar seal!”
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Golz Motors
- Oil
- Quality
- Coffee
“Updated 3/20 - Absolute best - great work, fair pricing and unlike some dealerships, Golz only focus is absolute repair necessities for solid maintenance and performance.”
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Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair
- Quality
- Prices
“Very professional and experienced 👏 short turnaround time after going to another local shop on Lathrop I found this establishment has better turnaround time and bang for my buck.”
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Cary-Grove Automotive Inc
- Happy
- Fair
- Brake
“Called them up to tell them the problem and I was told to bring it in or get it towed in (didn't do either not because I didn't trust them but for other reasons).”
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JET Mobile Auto Service
- The Future
- Vehicles
- Job
“Hassle free and most important fixed a electrical connection problem that 2 other previous automotive repair shops (#1)would not touch or (#2) fix properly”
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B & K Auto Experts
- Mechanic
- Team
- Money
“Bryan is one of the smartest nicest mechanics in the whole State of Illinois he helped me when I didn't have enough money to pay my bill and I paid him a month later and he trusted me”
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Crystal Lake Brake & Auto
- Mechanic
- Diagnosis
- Prices
“Was having problem passing emissions and after bringing the my car to 4 other shops without success they fixed it in just a day and even brought it to the testing facility for me to make sure it passed!”
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Advanced Auto Works
- Fair
- Stars
- Prices
“After needing to change my reservation date the day of- the friendly people here were so so helpful and understanding and helped me change my pick up day to the following week.”
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A & N Mastertec
- Tires
- Team
- Vehicle
“I took the car to Nick and he put it on the lift and looked around for a minute, and saw some dust somewhere that indicated the brake housing was loose, and asked me a question or two about the history of the problem.”
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Hawthorn Woods Auto Service
- Quality
- Prices
- Job
“Had my car break down on the side of the road and John withers owner went above and beyond and sent me a tow truck to come get it picked up in great timing to!”
Brake Services in Crystal Lake, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$40
Maximum cost
$550
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$88
$130
$300
Typical price range is based on 342 cost profiles
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Do any listed shops advertise brake specials?
6 of the 24 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.
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
- “The first time, they accomodated me by installing new rear brakes and rotors I previously bought for a very agreeable price and no new squeaks afterward!” — customer of Cary-Grove Automotive Inc
- “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
- “Had just had brakes and calipers done here recently so was worried and had it towed there.” — customer of Northtown Auto Service and Tire Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.