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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.”
Best Brake Repair near Northbrook, IL
We have 2 experts in Northbrook on file; 1 of them is on this list, along with 23 from towns including Chicago (9, 22 mi), Schaumburg (4, 14 mi) and Arlington Heights (3, 8 mi).
7 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Rolando's Car Care
“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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Dakota K Auto Repair
“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
“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
- Vehicle
- Oil
- Matter
“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.”
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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.”
Listed for drivers in and around Northbrook, 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: Northbrook, IL
The 24 experts on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 5,805 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (90%) and punctuality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), oil change (3), computer diagnostics (2) and transmissions (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 5 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the experts on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 10 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.
Which shops listed for 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.
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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
“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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CNS Automotive
- Engine
- Home
- Dealership
“I love the integrity he represents and that's why after many years of a wonderful business relationship I'm blessed that I can be a part of the CNS team!”
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Collision Service Center
- Insurance
- Estimate
- Rear Ended
“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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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”
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Advanced Auto
“We had issues with a new/used car we had purchased and the team at Advanced Auto was able to diagnose and recommend next steps within a day and without an appointment.”
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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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German Auto Repair
- Engine
- Dealership
- Oil
“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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EK Automotive Ltd.
- Mechanic
- Art
- Community
“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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North Park Auto Service
“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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Blonda's Automotive Service
- Engine
- Prices
- Mechanic
“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
“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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Stan's Service Station
“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
“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
“They hooked me up with a towing person who was on time and came and got the car from my house, they texted and were on time with the repair, and it was done well.”
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Chicago Auto Center
- BMW
- Engine
- Dealership
“Chicago Auto Center has such a robust knowledge base about so many vehicles, that they were able to offer very creative, efficient, and cost effective solutions for my repairs.”
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Hollywood Auto Parts & Service
“Where another shop (that I am not going to name) that wanted to charge me over 1K and Joe looked at the car and the suspension and assured me the car is safe to drive and didn't want to charge me for service I didn't need.”
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
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts near Northbrook
- “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.” — customer of Stan's Service Station
- “The staff is very friendly. They accepted me on the same day, did a technical inspection, changed the oil and brake pads.” — customer of German Auto Repair
- “Absolutely fantastic service, more than reasonable prices, extremely attentive to your needs.” — customer of Sun Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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