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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.”
Car Tune-Up in Elgin, IL
24 technicians listed · 13 in Elgin · 9 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
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Casey Automotive
- Vehicle
- Brake
- Truck
“The technician found a leaky right-rear brake caliper and recommended that I check to see if the caliper was still under warranty as I had some work done previously at another automotive facility.”
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Kellenberger Auto Service
- Fair
- Honest
- The Future
“Spot on with diagnosis of issues and never a huge laundry list of things wrong with vehicles, unlike going to car dealers and everything under the sun is wrong.”
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Koza Automotive & Performance
- Work
- Driveshaft
- Turbo
“Do one hell of a great job, had them put a stage 2 cam in my 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, these guys gave awesome recommendations, had it done in about a week, did the Dyno Tune the thing sounds amazing, runs great and is fast!”
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Able-Fox Automotive Inc
- Mechanics
- Vehicles
- Honesty
“Great experience and will continue to make them my go to in times of crisis and or general maintnance”
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Mobil 1 Lube Express
“Services Auto windshield repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, A/C installation & repair, Auto windshield replacement, Air conditioning, Oil change”
Area overview: Elgin, IL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 13 are in Elgin itself and 11 come from towns including Schaumburg (5, 12 mi), South Elgin (1, 3 mi) and Algonquin (1, 9 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 3,162 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (91%) and value (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "fair". 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 87 years. 4 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the technicians on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Elgin, IL, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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A-1 Automotive Repair & Service
- Work
- Team
- Mechanic
“Very disappointing that other businesses could be so deceiving about doing a legit inspection, especially when we could tell there was obviously something wrong.”
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Scott T's Auto Repair
- Check Engine Light
- Vehicle
- Diagnosis
“Fast and Professional Service i had my heat fixed on my 05 explorer my husband's family has been coming to Scott Ts for years I'm very pleased with the service today!”
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Buckley Auto
- Job
- Work
- Mechanic
“I was stressing because my car went out and staying in Carpentersville the way the bus schedule is and the temperatures combined was not a good method for me to attempt to go.”
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Katz Automotive Inc.
“Honest prices and belive me when I say they will tell you exactly the problem to your vehicle not like other places that rob you off your money with expensive prices.”
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Total Power Performance Inc.
“He is an outstanding person and I would highly recormand them for any work you need done he is a great mechanic I trust him working on your car he is a top knocked”
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Ezekiel s Auto Repair
“I found this workshop on social media and took my car with a problem in the suspension and radiator, the diagnosis was accurate and the repair was very quick.”
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Fierro Automotive Repair and Body Work
- Price
- Mechanic
“The prices are great and the time that took him to repair my car was under a day (I am not talking a minor damage, I wrecked my whole driver side wheel).”
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B & B Auto Repair Inc
- Vehicle
- Fair
- Oil
“I was worried that it might cost me an arm and a leg to fix but the price was more than reasonable plus when i went to pick it up he showed me in detail a front end problem that i need to have addressed soon..”
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CNS Automotive
- Vehicles
- Oil
- Tire
“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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Advanced Auto
“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.”
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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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Schaumburg Auto Body
“They were timely, professional, worked around my busy schedule, and best of all they made my car look brand new after my car was hit by someone else in my parking lot.”
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Nolte's Auto Repair
- Honest
- Team
- Dealership
“In addition to replacing our brakes for a very reasonable price, he took the time to run a full inspection on the car and found something that even the dealer had overlooked.”
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Stan's Service Station
“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.”
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Teson Automotive Inc
“They evaluate your vehicle as if it was their own and tell you what needs to be fixed because it is a safety issue and which things are going to need to be repaired soon but can wait for now”
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Chicago Auto Center
- Future
- Vehicles
- Mechanic
“Great service on my BMW - did the work at half the price of the dealership, got it done quick, and was glad to get a second opinion as they felt I didn't need as much work done as the dealership said.”
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Lake Barrington Motorsports
- Vehicle
- Knowledge
- Honest
“Services Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Side view mirror repair, Auto detailing, Oil change”
Car Tune Up Services in Elgin, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$177
Maximum cost
$940
National Average
$353
Avg Per Hour Rates
$77
$235
$529
Typical price range is based on 335 cost profiles
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Can I book a tune-up online in Elgin?
Online booking is offered by 4 of the 24 shops on this page. Put the symptom in the notes rather than picking a service name, because a shop that knows it is chasing a misfire will set aside diagnostic time instead of a quick parts slot.