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Transmission Solutions Inc.
“Guys were great, listened to what issues I've had with the trans, asked what I use the truck for, and recommend some upgraded parts with the rebuild.”
Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair near Waukegan, IL
We have 2 specialists in Waukegan on file, and both are on this list, along with 22 from towns including Kenosha, WI (8, 15 mi), Libertyville (2, 8 mi) and Park City (1, 1 mi).
4 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
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U&M Auto Repair
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“Very professional and excellent communicating any mechanical issues your car may have I've been gettin my vehicles repaired here for about 3 years now and they always get right to the problem the first time”
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Paul's Bender Center
“Replacing my break pads & Rotors too helping me understand what's wrong with my vehicle with a requested diagnostic appointment with complete estimates to figure out what I can personally afford at the moment to get it done overtime there a great bus...”
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Salem Auto Service
“I brought my car in with zero brakes and when I say zero I mean peddle to the floor and a prayer no brakes they had my car fixed quickly while keeping me in the loop the entire process and most importantly they didnt talk to me like i was stupid just...”
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Rence's Auto Repair
“My Husband has a Jaguar that he is overprotective of he never trust anyone with working on his car we went to four shops to fill them out before We made a choice and Rences was the best choice they have great customer service and our mechanic NICO...”
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Tires Plus
“I'm always treated with respect and they're kind when giving you knowledge on your car without being condensing or rude (like some garages can be) I'll always go here with my tire needs.”
Listed for drivers in and around Waukegan, IL, these 24 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 24 specialists on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,688 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (85%) and value (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are preventative maintenance (5), brake repairs (3), engine (2), steering and suspension (2) and transmission (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. 6 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the specialists on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 4 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 Waukegan inspect a driveline for free?
2 of the 24 shops say they estimate for free. Bring the vehicle rather than calling, since a driveline noise has to be heard and the shaft has to be seen from underneath before anyone can price the job honestly.
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SDR Total Auto Repair & Transmission Center Inc.
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“Throughout the years of loyalty to SDR I constantly see Steve reenacting with other customers the professionalism and honesty (which is rare in today's World) which first started us to be LOYAL customers of SDR" Steve would not work on my wife's car...”
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Ernie's Auto Services
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“I've had my vehicle serviced by this team for more than 5 years and even after moving out of state I still decided to have my vehicle serviced by them when visiting the Midwest because I trust these guys and gals (Renee, Heather, Jose, and others) wi...”
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D Wells Automotive Service
“Additionally, they also provide various methods of modern communications - sometimes you just want to do a quick text and not a call - and provide a nice site that gives you an overview of the service you received.”
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Great American Tire and Auto Repair
“Needed help with Toyota Avalon, nothing critical, more annoying (dashboard light) than anything, two places could not fix it, the second place said see Paul at Great American Tire in Lindenhurst.”
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North End Garage
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“This place came highly recommended to me by a friend, it's about half an hour away from where I live but I needed an honest straightforward assessment of my Suzuki SX4 so my daughter can safely drive it to her college classes.”
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Don's Auto Parts & Machine Shop
“They have never surprised me with a large bill, if anything unexpected arises they contact me first, explain the issue, and roughly what the cost will be and steps theyll take to overcome it.”
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Kenosha Transmission Service
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“I needed a brake line replaced and another shop wanted to charge me $1700, and this place had to replace a lot of things and it didn't even come close to what the other guy wanted.”
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LG Automotive
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“I had been looking for a good mechanic for awhile and when my sister told me where she takes her vehicles I figured a would give them a try and it was the best decision, Ken and his crew do wonderful work and really give you a detailed list of everyt...”
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Pit Shop Auto Repair
“I was nervous about taking my car to a new garage but ultimately left the experience feeling confident that the Pit Shop will work with me toward my goal of essential maintenance prolonging the life of my older vehicle.”
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Star Auto Authority
“I had it towed to a nearby shop and they told me I had 2 options: tear apart the head which would also have to include machining surfaces along with all of the parts that would need to be replaced during the disassembly process with a total price tag...”
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Gages Lake Auto & Light Truck Repair
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“We called Gages Lake Auto at about 5pm (they close at 6pm) and they were extremely friendly and said that we can swing by and they can at least diagnose the issue to determine if it would be a safety hazard or not.”
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Das Auto Repair
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“Been coming to Alex since a year and everytime he works on the car no matter how complex it is, he always makes sure I don't go back with the same or related issues.”
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Xvlc Auto Repair
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“They are honest and reliable, which is very difficult to find, you pay for the work that was done and no more, we finally found a reliable mechanic”
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Ram Air Restoration Ent Inc
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- Exhaust
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“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”
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Silverstar Motorwerks
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“They just recently did a blower motor resistor pack repair on my 2005 Lotus Elsie (see photo) and they went over everything they did and showed me the old parts and everything.”
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Tom Jones Sales & Service Center
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“He was able to get all the brake components (front and rear) for my year chassis, install them and even test drive the RV before handing me back my keys the VERY NEXT DAY!”
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Palatine Shell Service
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- Tires
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“I usually take my vehicle there for the yummies oil in the Amsoil oil filter and it's an excellent product I'd recommend it to anybody to use in their vehicles trucks that's the main primary reason that I go there they are very honest and reasonably ...”
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McLean Auto Repair
“Unfortunately, it turned out that our "3rd eye" brake light wasn't working (which would require replacement), and front fender liner had a broken portion (which I'd just found on the garage floor this morning as I was getting ready to leave for the o...”
Driveline Repair Services in Waukegan, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$229
Maximum cost
$2282
National Average
$411
Avg Per Hour Rates
$132
$343
$970
Fair price range is based on 483 cost profiles
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