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Sam's Auto Repair and Body Shop
- 2016
- 2008
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“My car had a bunch of scratches and he provided great service and fixed them with great care, gave me back my car brand new, with detailing and everything.”
Car Mechanics near Evanston, IL
Evanston has 15 technicians of its own; this list adds 22 from towns including Skokie (7, 2 mi), Gary (3) and Downers Grove (2).
24 listed · 2 in Evanston · 22 rated 4.5+
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Golf Crawford Auto Service
- Mechanic
- Attention
- Vehicle
“He takes the time to explain everything in layman's terms so we can make an informed decision on what is worth the investment and what can be deferred to later.”
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Exsa Automotive
- Quotes
- Acura Mdx
- Job
“I was fully satisfied: first meeting built confidence, communication updates along the way, perfect finished product and fair, competitive pricing for high quality.”
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Mid America Body Shop & Complete Auto Repair
Auto Collision Repair, Auto Body Repairs, Auto Dent Removal
“After we picked up our car, both my wife and I said to each other, when we left the shop, if we ever need any body work in the future, we would take it to Mid America.”
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Oakton Tires
- Warranty
- All 4
- Flat Tire
“Great place to get almost any tire service, from fixing flats , alignments , purchasing new or used tires, tire installation and rotation, great fast service and reasonable prices.”
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Pit Pros
- Owner
- Price
- Sell
“Will definitely return for the next oil change.”
Area overview: Evanston, IL
Their ratings run from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,019 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews; 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (82%) and value (81%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), oil changes (4), car care tips (3), maintenance (3) and auto body repairs (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE); 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 4 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 18 of them; 17 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email; 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Data verified September 22, 2026
The 24 shops on this page are the general mechanics listed for Evanston, IL. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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A1 Auto Care
Shocks, Emissions Repair, Electrical
“I'm the first to admit that I don't know much about cars, but Mark made everything easy to understand without talking down to me or selling me services that I didn't need.”
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General Auto Repair
- Job
- Price
- Mechanic
“I love this place good work and very honest and very reasonable if you need a fix go to General Auto surg is the man glad i came across this place me and my navigator run amazing.”
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Skokie Auto Service
- Job
- Prices
- Fair
“Joe and James, the brothers who run this shop, earned our business years ago when my wife stopped in because of some engine issue that started as she was driving near their station.”
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Maday Auto Service
- Honesty
- Team
- Quality
“A few of the times were problems I thought were big but rather than trying to take advantage of me the workers were honest about it being a very minor and easy fix.”
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R & S Auto
“Quality work done at R+S Auto”
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W&M Powerking Auto Repair
- Prices
“Best mechanic shop in Evanston!”
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Repair For Less
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B & V Auto Mechanic Inc.
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Leitherer Auto Body Shop in Skokie
- Fender
- Service
- Price
“Leitherer was professional, they finished the job in less time than expected, and the car now looks like it did the day we drove it off the dealer's lot.”
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Rolando's Car Care
Axle, CV Joint & Driveshaft Repair, Schedule a Repair, Wheel Services
“Stopped here yesterday late afternoon in a bit of a panic looking for help with a tire on a vehicle that I was transporting back from an auction for a dealership I work for.”
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Sun Auto Service
Exhaust, Engine Repairs, Body Shop
“They even worked with me over the phone to break down all the repair costs and prioritize what needed fixing most urgently so I could stay within my budget.”
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Vaupell Auto Repair & Napa Auto Care Center
Napa Peace of Mind Warranty, Adas Recalibration, Fleet Services
“Went in for an oil change, they did a great job, very professional, would highly recommend.”
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Altimate Auto Repair Inc.
Maintenance Adviser, Schedule A Repair, Napa Autocare Center Benefits
“A+++ Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Auto glass repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Wheel alignment, Brak...”
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Roman Auto Body & Repair Inc
Coupons, Brakes, Paint and Body
“Services Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Painting, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Welding, Brakes, Brake service & repair, Battery”
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Avondale Auto Repair
Tire Service AND Repair, Maintenance, Auto Repair Chicago
“I took my car for issues and they were great on showing me pictures of the problem turned out my former mechanic damaged my car which caused the problem I was having.”
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My Mechanic
Heating and Air Conditioning, Vehicle Inspections, Transmissions Service & Repair
“I'll never take my car anywhere else Services Auto windshield repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Electrical, Tire rotations, Wheel alignment, Transmission repair”
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Loyola Service
2, 1, 3
“Service was excellent Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, General repairs & maintenance”
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Howard Auto Service
- Test
- Driving
- Mechanic
“They also get work done very quickly, and will go the extra mile to make things convenient (example: I brought my car in to get the exhaust fixed, and afterwards George went and got my emissions test done for me!”
Auto Mechanic Services in Evanston, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$279
Maximum cost
$2785
National Average
$613
Avg Per Hour Rates
$101
$446
$780
Average price range is based on 302 cost profiles
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2 of the 24 shops are located in Evanston; the rest are the nearest listed shops within 20 mi and are shown with their own city. Distances are straight-line.
What customers near Evanston say
- “Mechanics at Skokie Auto Service are very honest and know what they're doing.” — customer of Skokie Auto Service
- “I used this shop to fix my car very experienced mechanic I love their services very professional they got the job done on time I will recommend this shop to all my family and friends.” — customer of General Auto Repair
- “Hands down the best mechanic ever. Very honest and as a woman he made me feel comfortable and taught me instead of talking down to me.” — customer of R & S Auto
- “Chris and his team took excellent care of my car and called me with a diagnosis and cost before doing any work.” — customer of Golf Crawford Auto Service
- “I called ahead to schedule the visit and the team was able to get the work diagnosed and repaired the same day.” — customer of Golf Crawford Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.