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“Provided me with the specific part and case number so the dealership knew exactly what was needed, and they didn't charge anything or take advantage of the situation, just helped educate me.”
Brake Repair in Palatine, IL
24 experts listed · 8 in Palatine · 11 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
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Discount Muffler Brake & Automotive
“I had put off getting the muffler fixed on my car for several months, but now with my plates expiring and needing the emission test first to get my sticker I had to just do it.”
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Master Hitch Inc
- Wiring
- Business
- Quality
“Everything in stock thanks master hitch”
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Marin Auto Body Inc
- Fair
- Estimate
- Vehicles
“He has never tried to fix something that didn't need repair, and advised me if a problem was a "necessary fix" or something that we could live with and save on costs.”
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M & V Autobody Inc.
- Work
- Estimate
- Insurance Company
“The repair cost was just $200 over estimate, which is completely reasonable seeing they also repaired hidden damage not visible during the initial inspection.”
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Sal's Auto Care
- Team
- Quality
- Area
“Tsomo /Dan/ is very helpful, knowledgeable and most importantly he is super kind guy who really seek to understand well with you and there to solve your car issue.”
Area overview: Palatine, IL
Of the 24 experts we list here, 8 are in Palatine itself and 16 come from towns including Arlington Heights (3, 3 mi), Schaumburg (3, 6 mi) and Chicago (2, 27 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,799 reviews; 19 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 quality (93%), professionalism (91%) and value (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "estimates". 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (3), brake repairs (2) and oil change (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 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; 7 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Palatine, 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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CMI Creative Mechanix Inc
- Wires
- Prices
“Mike (the owner) is as honest as the day is long and will tell it to you straight, even if it means he is losing your business (like take it to the dealer its a warranty issue).”
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CMI Repair Shop
“Slow but good job”
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Romar Auto Repair
“Very good service!!!”
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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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M & A Auto Service
- Noise
- Oil
- Mechanic
“I have tried several shops in the past who were never able to do it because they don't have the proper scan tool and have accepted that it just has to be a Toyota dealer that's has to do it.”
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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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McLean Auto Repair
“Patrick takes his time to explain everything very thoroughly, in a way that is easy to understand for someone who isn't familiar with all the terminology associated with cars and engines ect.”
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Popular Mufflers & Brakes
“Came in to get a new exhaust for my Audi and all I can say is wow they did an amazing job perfect placement and the welding was done perfectly, car sounded amazing after everything was said and done!”
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Ted's Auto Clinic
- Generation
- Honest
- Mechanic
“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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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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Bartel's Auto Clinic
“I like the fact they take video and pictures while describing what they find so you (as the owner of the car) understands what's going on and what needs fixed.”
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CNS Automotive
- Brakes
- Vehicles
- Oil
“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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Collision Service Center
- Door
- Communication
- Vehicle
“Throughout the process, they provided regular updates with detailed information on the repair, providing assurance that the repairs were being completed to the highest standard, all with the goal of exceeding the customer's expectation.”
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Car Doctor Jr
“I don't remember who I spoke with but he was kind enough to spend almost 20 minutes on the phone with me to explain what might be going on with my car and what a dealership would recommend versus an independent mechanic.”
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German Auto Repair
- OEM
- Audi
- Job
“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.
- The Help
- Fair
- Pricing
“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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Lakemoor Transmissions & Auto Repair
- Nonsense
- Job
- Pricing
“The guys who work here are hard working, dedicated, and nothing but honest when it comes to solving the problem, and when the problem is solved your car runs better then when you bought it!!!”
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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 Services in Palatine, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$44
Maximum cost
$604
National Average
$165
Avg Per Hour Rates
$97
$143
$330
Typical price range is based on 251 cost profiles
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Do any listed shops advertise brake specials?
8 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.