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Mike's Garage
- Work
- Mechanic
“I was driving to my usual mechanic for a check-up as my engine started making noise, but it went from bad-to-ugly really fast, and before I knew it my car was stalling with an overheated engine.”
Brakes Repair & Pad Replacement near Northbrook, IL
Northbrook has 2 experts of its own; this list adds 24 from towns including Hammond (7), Wheaton (4) and Elk Grove Village (3).
24 listed · 23 rated 4.5+
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Rolando's Car Care
Schedule a Repair, Wheel Services, Axle, CV Joint & Driveshaft Repair
“Stopped here yesterday late afternoon in a bit of a panic looking for help with a tire on a vehicle that I was transporting back from an auction for a dealership I work for.”
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M & A Auto Service
- Diagnosed
- Needs
- Check Engine Light
“Recently went to a nearby dealership to get recalled parts replaced, and they wrote me $2K worth of other things that need to be done "within the next 2 months.”
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Dakota K Auto Repair
Basic Inspection, Vehicles Serviced, Automotive Services
“Have stayed with them for many years: one time when I brought car in, they suspected a problem for about $150 of work - later they called and said no problem.”
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McCormick Auto Care
Collision Repair, Auto Diagnosis, Domestic Auto Repair
“Had in issue with the driveshaft on my 2011 Hyundai and Brian and the team over at Mc Cormick Auto were exceptional and got my car fixed up the same day .”
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Sun Auto Service
Exhaust, Computer Diagnostics, Body Shop
“They even worked with me over the phone to break down all the repair costs and prioritize what needed fixing most urgently so I could stay within my budget.”
Area overview: Northbrook, IL
Their ratings run from 4.2 to 5.0 across 5,883 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and punctuality (73%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), car care tips (3), schedule a repair (3), computer diagnostics (2) and maintenance adviser (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE); 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of them; 20 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email; 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the experts 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 expert before you visit.
Data verified September 22, 2026
The 24 shops on this page replace pads, rotors and calipers in and around Northbrook, IL. 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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Popular Mufflers & Brakes
“I use to take my cars to the dealer and after multiple visits that were costly and still didn't fix the problem that I went in for; I gave these guys a try.”
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Ted's Auto Clinic
- Job
- Diagnose
- Knowledge
“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
- Test
- Job
- Fuel Pump
“I'm in town from Colorado, and as I was heading back to my Evanston Airbnb from Milwaukee last night, I was pulled over because my taillights were out.”
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Wheeling Auto
“Sunroof of a 2006 Toyota Highlander was not opening or closing properly where the sunroof open/close switch had be pushed multiple times to get the roof closed.”
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CNS Automotive
- Engine
- Home
- Dealership
“I brought it in that Thursday for struts, and they called and said they were fine, saving me hundreds of dollars when they could of easily done the repair without telling me it wasn't needed.”
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Triangle Auto Service
- Oil
- Money
- Truck
“They repaired and serviced my cooling system very professional and honest felt very comfortable working with them will be going back I really trust these guy's and that's a big thing for me thank's guy's Positive Professionalism Services Exhaust, A/C...”
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Collision Service Center
Collision Services, Color Matching, Custom Auto Painting
“The shop went about and beyond during the brutal -30o F during Christmas to make sure my car was fix and delivered to my house because I couldn't go and pick it up.”
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Advanced Auto
“I've been going there for years for several cars both new and old for everything from used car, checkouts, troubleshooting, routine, maintenance, and emergencies.”
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German Auto Repair
Differential and CV Axle Service, Computer Diagnostics and Programming, Emission Repair & Catalytic Converters
“I camped there over night and in the morning I explained my situation - I do over the road hauling and happened to have a load that I had a deadline on.”
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Car Doctor Jr
“Have always trusted Jeff and his staff with my vehicles the most trust worth and truthful mechanic I've ever been to doesn't try to upcharge or sell you a service you don't need”
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EK Automotive Ltd.
Computer Diagnostics, Battery Replacement, Exhaust/Muffler Repair
“Another time I was worried about a noise I was hearing, I brought it in and they tested it for an hour (drove it around and such); however, nothing was found.”
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Blonda's Automotive Service
Tire and Wheel Services, Other Car Services, Air Conditioning
“Mark and Vince perform fantastic work at completely reasonable prices, and are incredibly thorough- they do everything they can to make sure your vehicle is functioning properly.”
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Hong Kong Auto Service
Transmissions | Four-Wheel Drive, Oil Changes | Brakes | Maintenance, Air Bags | Heating and A/C | Electrical
“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Hong Kong Auto for a car maintenance service, and I must say that my experience was nothing short of exceptional.”
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North Park Auto Service
Services 1, Services 2
“The staff turned a horrible day around for my son and I staying late to get us home when our starter went out far from home at a ortho appointment And charge a reasonable fee to boot!”
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Sam's Auto Repair and Body Shop
- 2016
- Fender
- Used Car
“My car had a bunch of scratches and he provided great service and fixed them with great care, gave me back my car brand new, with detailing and everything.”
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Stan's Service Station
Electrical, Front-End and General Services, Suspensions
“Would like to share my experience at Stan's Auto been going there for years they go out of their way to get your vehicle back to you as soon as possible they're quoted price is what you pay when you pick up your vehicle the mechanics are terrific alw...”
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Lucas Tire & Autocare
Schedule a Repair, Wheel Services in Chicago, IL, Maintenance Adviser
“Don't hesitate to come to this auto shop for any needs for your vehicle; they are honest people and I always say: "an honest mechanic is a value in life.”
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Delgado's Auto Service
“I can't vouch for their pricing; today I googled the typical price for a starter replacement and was in line with the price they gave me so it seems reasonable to me.”
Brake Services in Northbrook, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$40
Maximum cost
$550
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$88
$130
$300
Fair price range is based on 296 cost profiles
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FAQ
Which shops in Northbrook check brakes for free?
4 of the 24 shops say they offer a free inspection. A free brake check is a real service and also a sales visit, so ask them to show you the worn part on the car and to tell you the pad thickness they measured.
What customers near Northbrook say
- “Svilen Minchev - their foreman - is the person to trust your car with - absolutely to recommend.” — customer of German Auto Repair
- “Both times they were able to squeeze me in the very next day and fix it quickly The prices are very reasonable and they are very honest.” — customer of Blonda’s Automotive Service
- “Blonda’s is THE spot to get top notch and honest work at a very reasonable price done on any vehicle in the suburban area without a question.” — customer of Blonda’s Automotive Service
- “Considering the number of new parts being replaced and including labor - I paid a fair price and was cheaper than some of the well known repair shop.” — customer of North Park Auto Service
- “However, they did a great job explaining everything with a laid back, no pressure kind of attitude, at a great, fair, price.” — customer of CNS Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.