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T2 Automotive
- Wheel
- Mechanic
- Trust
“We even take our newer car there and have him check it out before we take into dealership, as we have had problems with dealership trying to do work that isn't needed.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Palatine, IL
24 technicians listed · 9 in Palatine · 1 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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R&M Performance Auto Care
- Engine
- Brakes
- Work
“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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Busch Tire and Auto
“As a fellow auto repair shop owner, I can confidently say that Busch's Tire Repair, along with their exceptional writer, Jim, has become an indispensable partner for my business.”
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Ed's Affordable Automotive Repair Inc.
- Money
- Rented
- Price
“The greatest part of doing business with Ed and his staff is their straight forward approach, no candy coating diagnosing problems and setting your expectation for what it is going to cost.”
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Harry's On Rand
- Reviews
- Vehicle
- Price
“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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CMI Creative Mechanix Inc
- Prices
- Wires
“I found Mike and his team to be very friendly and professional in repairing my 2004 Honda Odyssey's malfunctioning power window, at a very reasonable price.”
Listed for drivers in and around Palatine, IL, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Palatine, IL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 9 are in Palatine itself and 15 come from towns including Arlington Heights (2, 3 mi), Schaumburg (2, 6 mi) and Des Plaines (2, 9 mi). 23 of the technicians on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,809 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (84%) and value (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 6 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. 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.
Why are some shops on this page not in Palatine?
9 of the 24 shops are located in Palatine; the rest come from other towns within 20 mi and are shown with their own city. Distances are straight-line.
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Palatine Mufflers & Brakes Auto Repair
- Price
- Cart
“I have been there twice, 04 honda pilot 05 honda civic, very friendly and best prices around, they do more than muffler, brakes,oil, and everything else, thank you so much, gracias!!!”
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Happy Cars
- Honest
“Great work and fast.”
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Semeria Imports
- Mechanic
“I believe Larry can take a washing machine put tires on it turn it into a car .”
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Cars Repair Center Inc
“I Have All my Cars repair here”
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Polski Warsztat Samochodowy
“Reliable, trustworthy, quick and the best prices. My family has been coming here for years. The entire shop is very professional. They get straight to the point, inform you what you most definitely need right away, and what you can afford to wait on ...”
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Leitherer Auto Body Shop in Skokie
- Finished Product
- The Future
- 2017
“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
“No one had one, I stopped at Rolando's and was greeted by Rachel who was as very prompt and helpful inquiring with service to figure out if they had the part.”
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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...”
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Altimate Auto Repair Inc.
- Engine
- Vehicle
- Quality
“If you are looking for an honest repair shop for your car whom you can trust then I highly recommend Altimate Auto Repair, Alex (Owner) is an simple and honest person.”
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Loyola Service
- Confidence
- Tire
- Tow Truck
“I needed to get it reattached quickly so that it would not pull all the way off, and so that I could return home to Wisconsin ASAP for medical reasons.”
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Accurate Auto
- Tow
- Fair
- Work
“I've taken both my wife's and my cars inn for various repairs and maintenance great experience, this neighborhood auto shop acts like a large dealership without the outrageous pricing.”
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Lucky Knuckles Garage
- Honest
- Mechanics
- Price
“I have been here now for many different repairs, and these are good honest guys with the knowledge and aptitude of the cars, trucks and motorcycles they repair.”
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Casey Automotive
- Truck
- Diagnosed
- Mechanic
“I was an out-of-state stranded motorist with a shift linkage cable that got disconnected at the transmission they didn't take advantage of me and they got me down going down the road in about a half an hour the rates reasonable”
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Belmont-Kolmar Towing
- Auto Service
- Information
- Consumer
“He communicated throughout the process to make sure I knew where he was, when he would be there, and when my car was delivered to the required location.”
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State Road Auto Repair
“I'm a disabled lady and I didn't have a ride home cuz they needed to keep my car to fix it, they gave me a ride home and picked me back up when the car was ready, what more could you ask for!”
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CNS Automotive
- Tire
- Home
- Dealership
“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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Thalmann Alignment
- Honest
- Suspension
- Fair
“Their hours are not the most convenient if you're a working professional, and they're not very good at returning phone calls, but you can look past that.”
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A Affordable Transmission Specialists Inc.
- Questions
- Team
- Matter
“I originally took my car to a dealership hoping something would still be under warranty but they told me they would not even look at my car for 2 months.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Palatine, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$275
Maximum cost
$2744
National Average
$604
Avg Per Hour Rates
$99
$439
$769
Fair price range is based on 391 cost profiles
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