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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.”
Car Tune-Up in Palatine, IL
24 technicians listed · 6 in Palatine · 8 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
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R&M Performance Auto Care
- Vehicles
- Labor
- BMW
“My mom discovered this place, and ever since then, my family and I have been bringing our vehicles for service and repairs here; We own Honda, Saab, and Nissan.”
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Marin Auto Body Inc
- Estimate
- Job
- 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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Harry's On Rand
- Vehicle
- Reviews
- Mechanic
“The customer service is fantastic and very friendly, the work is done fast and they definitely know what they're doing, and the prices are very reasonable.”
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Sal's Auto Care
- Quality
- Mechanic
- 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.”
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CMI Repair Shop
“Good service”
Area overview: Palatine, IL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Palatine itself and 18 come from towns including Schaumburg (4, 6 mi), Arlington Heights (3, 3 mi) and Elgin (2, 15 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,864 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (87%) and value (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 8 are open on Saturdays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 5 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the technicians on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 6 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 Palatine, 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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Romar Auto Repair
“A must go to for all your auto repairs.”
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McLean Auto Repair
“Just wanted to give the guys over at Mc Clain a five-star rating they are very knowledgeable and they take care of everything we need and they're on time and very affordable I would recommend them to all my friends which I already have well thank you...”
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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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Ted's Auto Clinic
- Mechanic
- Job
- Vehicle
“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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Casey Automotive
- Brake
- Job
- Honest
“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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K Auto
- Oil
- Job
- Work
“I had K Auto switch out my winter tires for summer tires, and when I mentioned that I lived within walking distance, they offered to pick my tires up from my house (my car is too small to fit all of the tires in it).”
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B & B Auto Repair Inc
- Fair
- Owner
- Mechanic
“He did a phenomenal job, fixed a lot of other issues I didn't even know I had (broken intake bolts, stretched brake lines) to keep my and my family safe.”
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CNS Automotive
- Oil
- Engine
- Honest
“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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Car Doctor Jr
“By far the most reasonable prices to bring your car to I had a estimate for 900 dollars just for my water pump at a place I won't say and I got alot of other repairs done on my car for almost the same price by car dr .”
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German Auto Repair
- Job
- Engine
- Mechanic
“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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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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Lakemoor Transmissions & Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Mechanic
- Truck
“I first used this shop a year ago or so for my 2012 Subaru WRX for some transmission work and was more than impressed with how fast I got the car back and the pricing for parts & labor.”
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Arlington Performance Center
“I have ALWAYS been able to trust APC to provide me with an honest assessment of necessary repairs, suggested repairs, and ultimately when it's no longer worth repairing the car.”
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Stan's Service Station
“EXCELLENT as always Services General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil change, Service not listed”
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Skylark Garage
- Work
- Job
- Oil
“Joe was able to identify the issues that really existed (at a much better price compared to dealership) and give us peace of mind before taking family on a long vacation road trip.”
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Teson Automotive Inc
“I have a great deal of confidence in the folks at Teson ( based on years of service/experience), as they work on the vehicles that transport my family - in many cases - long distances.”
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Sound Performance
- Dyno
- Work
- Supra
“Although they were really full with appointments, Steve ended up squeezing me in not even a week later and I'm a really grateful for that and I will be taking my car Monday to get it tested now that the readiness monitor is already active!”
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Norwood Auto Service
- Fair
- Leak
- Inspection
“Courteous staff took my case on immediately had someone come and jump the car drove to location for drop off car took less than a day to fix Uber free as part of their service twice and discount on the total.”
Car Tune Up Services in Palatine, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$165
Maximum cost
$878
National Average
$330
Avg Per Hour Rates
$72
$220
$494
Average price range is based on 532 cost profiles
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FAQ
Which shops listed for Palatine look at a running fault for free?
Free estimates are advertised by 2 of the 24 shops. On a running fault that normally covers pulling the codes and a price for the obvious parts. Working out which cylinder is misfiring and why takes real bench time, and that part is usually charged.