Golf Crawford Auto Service
“Chris and his colleagues are always friendly and quite knowledgeable - we own American, Japanese, and German cars and they're always fantastic.”
Best Car AC Repair in Evanston, IL
15 specialists listed · 7 in Evanston · 7 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 22, 2026
Howard & California Auto Repair
“An honest guy who tries to save you money while still fixing your car.”
A1 Auto Care
“I had a very positive experience here — good turnaround, and they were upfront and informative the entire time.”
Skokie Auto Service
“I was able to schedule on short notice, and James stuck with me on a persistent issue with my car and saw it through until it was fixed.”
R & S Auto
“Very honest and as a woman he made me feel comfortable and taught me instead of talking down to me.”
Trasmission Plus
“Best service ever also really good price and smart mechanic”
Listed for drivers in and around Evanston, IL, these 15 shops list air conditioning work. What each one says about leak testing, recharging and which refrigerant it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Evanston, IL
Of the 15 specialists we list here, 7 are in Evanston itself and 8 come from towns including Chicago (4, 14 mi), Glenview (2, 7 mi) and Skokie (1, 2 mi). 14 of the specialists on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,083 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (76%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the specialists on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Which shops listed for Evanston offer a free check?
2 of the 15 shops on this page say they give free estimates. For air conditioning that usually means a quick look and a vent temperature reading. The gauge test and leak trace are the part that actually finds the fault, and those are normally charged.
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McCormick Auto Care
“I was very pleased at the professionalism of Mc Cormick Auto Service towards helping me solve this issue.”
Sun Auto Service
“They solved all my problems and they honest with the work and they will tell you exactly whats going on ill always come here when i have a problem with my car best mechanic shop in the city fixed my fuel pump and told me what else i needed to be fix 5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Howard Auto Service
“' He will make your car good again.”
Loyola Service
“Every time they work on my car they are very informative.”
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Cars
“Tim and the CARS of America team are so kind - they got me in for an appointment in a timely fashion, gave me a loaner car for the day and wrapped up working on the car by the end of my work day.”
Triangle Auto Service
“Paul and the team after straight shooters and always offer great advice and perform with excellence.”
Delgado's Auto Service
“They got me in last minute before closing to plug up my tire and gave me a good deal.”
Uptown Auto Repair
“Norm always provides great service and is fair.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about specialists in and near Evanston
- “I trust Chris and his master mechanics implicitly and recommend him to everyone that desires an honest experience in servicing their vehicle.” — customer of Golf Crawford Auto Service
- “They're very responsive and keep you informed on what's going on with your vehicle while it's in the shop and they're honest which is the best part!” — customer of Cars
- “Got my air compressor replaced here quickly, and for a good price.” — customer of Triangle Auto Service
- “Fantastic shop- Chris has been easy to work with and everyone knows their stuff.” — customer of Golf Crawford Auto Service
- “Great place to take your car! Super friendly staff and they're always going the extra mile for their customers.” — customer of Cars
Excerpts from public reviews of the specialists listed on this page.
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