U&M Auto Repair
“They are very honest and their prices are incomparable to dealerships and other shops.”
Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair near Waukegan, IL
We have 2 specialists in Waukegan on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: one of them made it, along with 14 from towns including Kenosha, WI (5, 15 mi), Park City (1, 1 mi) and Grayslake (1, 6 mi).
5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Paul's Bender Center & Auto Repair
“Very clean shop and friendly people that take the time to explain everything to you.”
Rence's Auto Repair
“They are honest and they have really good prices, that do such quality work.”
SDR Total Auto Repair & Transmission Center Inc.
“A wonderful experience with an owner and service technicians that know their stuff”
Tires Plus
“I didn't get the man's name that assisted me at the front desk when I came in panicked, but I'm so grateful for him stepping out and helping me.”
Great American Tire and Auto Repair
“We have been taking our cars there for many years and have no complaints.”
Listed for drivers in and around Waukegan, IL, these 15 shops work on axles, drive shafts and differentials. What each one says about balancing, custom shafts and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Waukegan, IL
The 15 specialists on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 5,491 reviews; 11 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 (95%), quality (82%) and punctuality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "price" and "fair". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are engine (2), preventative maintenance (2) and transmission (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the specialists on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 2 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.
Does experience count for shaft work?
12 of the 15 shops report a decade or more under the same name. Driveline work rewards a shop that has seen your vehicle type before, because the fix often depends on angles and shims rather than a part number. The years are what their listings state.
D Wells Automotive Service
“Everyone was so nice and they figured out what the strange noises my car was making so quickly.”
Don's Auto Parts & Machine Shop
“Perfect, I loved it, they have very good customer service and various services.”
LG Automotive
“The guys at LG Automotive found the leak in my cars AC and had it fixed in a couple hours!”
Pit Shop Auto Repair
“If you ever need some work done on your vehicle, call and ask for Drew or Danny.”
Star Auto Authority
“My car broke down while I was visiting family and they guys treated me super well and helped me get everything sorted.”
Gages Lake Auto & Light Truck Repair
“I will be taking my car in to them whenever there is a problem.”
Tom Jones Sales & Service Center
“Tom and his mechanics are great.”
Ram Air Restoration Ent Inc
“If your having alignment issue's with your old steel pulleys save yourself the headache and order a set from Ram air restoration i ordered a set for 69 gto and couldn't be happier thanks again”
Silverstar Motorwerks
“Gene did a great brake job and B service for a fraction of the price the dealer proposed.”
Why these companies made our list
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