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Palatine Shell Service
- Oil
- Brakes
- Quality
“We immediately noticed upon pulling the car in for inspection that the customer had left the lug nuts loose on his right rear wheel and was also missing one.”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Palatine, IL
24 mechanics listed · 17 in Palatine · 11 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 20, 2026
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Casey Automotive
“Overall I was satisfied with the service except for the right front light that they said was functioning correctly and had not worked since I bought it home I called and they told me to bring it back next week”
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Advanced Auto
“Provided me with the specific part and case number so the dealership knew exactly what was needed, and they didn't charge anything or take advantage of the situation, just helped educate me.”
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Auto Collision Rebuilders
- 2020
- Team
- Company
“With working from home, I'd completely forgotten about the appointment at 5pm and Carlos was nice enough to wait for me while I walked over to the shop & I'm pretty sure they cleaned my car!”
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John & Scott's Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Price
- Honest
“I won't go anywhere else, and if they don't have the ability to repair something on site like a complicated transmission issue they will recommend the best people to do it.”
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Discount Muffler Brake & Automotive
“I had put off getting the muffler fixed on my car for several months, but now with my plates expiring and needing the emission test first to get my sticker I had to just do it.”
Listed for drivers in and around Palatine, IL, these 24 shops handle steering and suspension work. What each says about warranties, certifications and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Palatine, IL
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 17 are in Palatine itself and 7 come from towns including Arlington Heights (3, 3 mi), Elk Grove Village (1, 8 mi) and Wheeling (1, 8 mi). 23 of the mechanics on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,899 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (83%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 11 are open on Saturdays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 5 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the mechanics on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why are shops outside Palatine listed here?
17 of the 24 shops on this page are in Palatine; the others come from other towns within 20 mi. A car with worn steering is still drivable, so a modest drive is reasonable here, though a clunk that has turned into a bang is not something to travel with. Distances are straight-line.
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T2 Automotive
- Company
- Honest
- Wheel
“In fact, it is my policy to verify almost every dealer recommendation with them before doing anything (and then use T2 to perform any recommended work).”
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Action Auto Services Inc.
- Diagnosed
- Honest
- Driving
“Incredibly knowledgeable, even diagnosed a problem correctly over the phone that I had been trying to get fixed for a year before finding this facility.”
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R&M Performance Auto Care
- Oil
- Job
- Engine
“Rei and Mark do everything top notch from fixing and building BMW's, revamping old school mustangs, swapping engines, keeping your daily running, and doing everything to your 30 year old jdm sh** box.”
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Ed's Affordable Automotive Repair Inc.
- Owner
- Rented
- Communication
“The rental of the U-Haul ended up costing me a little more than I expected (but less than it would have elsewhere), and I got a great deal on the additional time.”
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Stephens Automotive
- Integrity
- Diagnosis
- van
“And off the bat I felt like my truck was in good hands he told me the issue and looked over the whole truck found other issues that weren't mentioned even at the dealer didn't notice..”
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Harry's On Rand
- Truck
- Vehicle
- Job
“A neighbor of ours told us about Ken at Harry's on Rand after running into major electrical problems after just needing a new battery, due to previous owners wiring things their own way...”
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Sal's Auto Care
- Team
- Quality
- 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 Creative Mechanix Inc
- Wires
- Prices
“Mike (the owner) is as honest as the day is long and will tell it to you straight, even if it means he is losing your business (like take it to the dealer its a warranty issue).”
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Colfax Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Trustworthy
- Professional
“I usually don't write online reviews, but when a small business owner does an exceptional job at an honest price, I'd like to give them the recognition they deserve and hopefully the review helps other normal people find a trustworthy professional.”
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Windsor Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Very knowledgeable and honest local mechanic will fix exactly what needs to be fixed and will help explain the what and the how without trying to upsell on a dozen other services.”
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Grid Werks Automotive LLC
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Romar Auto Repair
“Very good service!!!”
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Leitherer Auto Body Shop in Skokie
- Service
- Job
- Finished Product
“I keep coming back to Leitherer because, simply put, I get the best possible work, from the nicest people, who are honest and helpful in every way they can be.”
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Auto Lab
- Inspection
- Communication
- Warranty
“Yanni and Dana are great to work with at the counter, always fully explaining what needs to be done and why (whether it's an urgent issue or can wait).”
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Rolando's Car Care
“I ended up with a long list of repairs needing to be done by a different service station totalling more than the car was worth, and brought my 16 y/o toyota to Rolando's on recommendation from co-workers.”
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Dakota K Auto Repair
“I brought my car into Dakota K, They were able to fix it, It took shorter than i was expecting, Dakota K is and will be the only place i will go to, to get my car serviced.”
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Altimate Auto Repair Inc.
- Call
- Honest
- Engine
“I always get excellent service and now I get a free check up on my engine system which I think is it is in excellent thing for the company to be offering their clientele.”
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Popular Mufflers & Brakes
“Came in to get a new exhaust for my Audi and all I can say is wow they did an amazing job perfect placement and the welding was done perfectly, car sounded amazing after everything was said and done!”
Car Suspension and Shock Absorber Repair Services in Palatine, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$549
Maximum cost
$4609
National Average
$824
Avg Per Hour Rates
$121
$714
$1010
Typical price range is based on 504 cost profiles
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