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Main & Crawford Auto Repair
- Patient
- Oil
- Price
“I had an emergency in which they drove me to the only local open tire store, in the owners personal vehicle, drove me back and had me on the road in less than an hour.”
Best Brake Repair in Evanston, IL
24 experts listed · 8 in Evanston · 11 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Golf Crawford Auto Service
- Diagnosis
- Honest
- Team
“After making some calls he informed me that it would be expensive but I should only go with the exact replacement rather an after market part as they would be inferior.”
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Rolf's Auto Doctor
- Audi
- Vehicle
- Price
“When I learned of a suggestion from a dealer about a potential source of the issue, the team went back and was able to fix the issue and saved me a trip to the dealer and got me out the door same day with the issue solved.”
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Howard & California Auto Repair
- Sell
- Mechanic
- Prices
“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
- Sell
- Price
- Owner
“He makes great recommendations for services he doesn't provide.”
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Skokie Auto Service
- Fair
- Prices
- Job
“I've used Skokie Auto Service several times now, and every time I've received great service at competitive prices and been impressed with the high standard of work carried out.”
Listed for drivers in and around Evanston, 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.
Area overview: Evanston, IL
Of the 24 experts we list here, 8 are in Evanston itself and 16 come from towns including Chicago (9, 14 mi), Arlington Heights (2, 15 mi) and Skokie (1, 2 mi). 23 of the experts on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 4,900 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), value (86%) and quality (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), air conditioning service (2), brake repair (2), computer diagnostics (2) and engine repairs (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 73 years. 3 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 8 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.
Can I get brakes done on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 11 of the 24 shops. Pads and rotors on one axle is a short job, so it fits a Saturday well, as long as nothing is seized and no parts have to be ordered in.
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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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Rolando's Car Care
“I ended up with a long list of repairs needing to be done by a different service station totalling more than the car was worth, and brought my 16 y/o toyota to Rolando's on recommendation from co-workers.”
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Dakota K Auto Repair
“I brought my car into Dakota K, They were able to fix it, It took shorter than i was expecting, Dakota K is and will be the only place i will go to, to get my car serviced.”
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McCormick Auto Care
“All I can say is it takes me 45 minutes to drive there but there's no other place that I would go for any car for As long as I live in Illinois, thank you you are great”
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Sun Auto Service
- Matter
- Job
- Prices
“And within 24 hours the car was perfect (steering column replaced, key programmed and cut, tail light fixed, and oil changed) and he charged me HALF of what the dealer wanted.”
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Vaupell Auto Repair & Napa Auto Care Center
- Fair
- Team
- Vehicle
“Brian and team are always helpful, personable and honest in the suggestions and work that they do!”
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Ted's Auto Clinic
- Knowledge
- Honest
- Price
“My family and I have been a long time clients for many years, taking our vehicles here for literally generations, and I can't recommend this place enough.”
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Howard Auto Service
- Fuel Pump
- Emissions
- Price
“My first time here I needed a fuel pump replacement; these guys not only fixed my issue but also repaired a bit of my exhaust that was starting to wear out.”
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Wheeling Auto
“Last week I had to bring my car in for a tire issue and D An was extremely supportive, the tire was taken care of and as always, whatever fears I have about what it may cost or what may happen whenever I bring my car in the support of staff are alway...”
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Fulton-Desplaines Garage
- Phone
- Diagnose
- Price
“Gave them a call, they answered on the first ring, and Matt was able to talk me through how to get the car from the hotel parking garage to their shop.”
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Teloloapan Muffler & Brake II
“Nice men there💙 recent I came in for a Cadillac converter 3 years ago I came by they where different people there I ask a question and they where rude so that's y I rated it 3 star back den sorry am honest💯🤷 …”
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Triangle Auto Service
- Vehicle
- Price
- Fair
“I used to have an Altima with 170k + miles on it and they helped that car survive until the transmission finally quit, always offering sensible repairs for a car on its last legs.”
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German Auto Repair
- Oil
- Audi
- BMW
“I went from mechanic to mechanic trying to fix my Audi a7 for 4 months and these guys got it all fixed up within a week, only trusting these guys with my car again!”
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EK Automotive Ltd.
- Community
- Fair
- Vehicle
“My wife and I got a ridiculously high quote from another repair shop and we actually considered just selling the car rather than spending all that money to fix it.”
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Midwest Performance Cars
- Fair
- Dealership
- Communication
“The crew is so welcoming, the prices are very reasonable, the communication is frequent, the garage is so clean, and the work is always done with care and accuracy.”
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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!”
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Augusta & Paulina Service Station
- Vehicle
- Honest
- Team
“I'm very happy I found a local place so I don't have to take my car the the fancy vw dealer and be at the mercy of a big corporate faceless system.”
Brake Services in Evanston, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$45
Maximum cost
$613
National Average
$168
Avg Per Hour Rates
$98
$145
$335
Typical price range is based on 383 cost profiles
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