“Passing through Belvidere and stopped for gas; noticed the smell of coolant and checked under the hood to see coolant sprayed all over the engine compartment.
Checked google maps for nearby auto repair; found Sipe's Auto and saw that very good ratings had been posted about their services.
I called and talked to Dave, he troubleshot the problem on the phone and said to let the engine cool down, then drive it for the 2 minutes it would take to get to his shop.
Arrived with the temp gauge past the 3/4 mark. Dave immediately began to look at my car. I was pleasantly surprised at this as his garage and lot were full of cars and he and his staff seemed quite busy working on them.
Dave found the problem, which was a cracked radiator hose inlet. Said getting a new radiator would take 2 hours and installing it another 2 hours. I assumed he would not be able to begin work that day and started thinking about car rentals or Uber rides back to the Chicago area. My next surprise was hearing he could work on it as soon as the part arrived.
Dave directed me to a local diner for breakfast and afterward, I took an Uber to the library. After 4 hours had passed, Dave called, telling me that the job was completed. My last surprise was seeing parts and labor costs that were well definitely under the prices that I've paid for auto repairs in suburban Chicago.
I highly recommend Dave and Sipe's Auto for his great service and how he treated me as a stranded customer. He is not part of any of those large auto repair conglomerates with fancy waiting rooms. Just a good old fashioned auto mechanic. 5 stars is not a high enough rating. Thanks Dave!”
“Amazing and awesome crew. Did exactly what was needed and in timely manner. Cost compared to others and dealerships was like 73.2% cheaper. If you wanna get any of your vehicles done right and with utmost care all you have yo ro us call John's pit stop for all your vehicles needs at a reasonable price. I'm a father and work hard for my money i will always recommend John's Pit Stop”
“I met Joe through a friend’s recommendation about 10 years ago. For this, I have thanked her many times over. If you are looking for honesty and integrity, Joe is the person you can count on. Nothing car related bothers me because I can call Joe. He will take care of it fairly and quickly, what a stress reliever! If you have any car issues, give Joe a call and you will see what I mean!”
“I brought my car to have a bearing replaced and to remove and replace a stripped oil plug. Brian was professional, knowledgeable, and kind. He gave me a time frame and was done within that time. I would highly recommend their services!”
“Brink is amazing! Always has our best interest at heart and finds just what we're looking for. He takes his time, does not rush you, and is not just trying to sell you a vehicle. He makes us feel welcome and goes above and beyond all the time. Thank you Brink!”
“Great service Kerry and his team looked after me as always, Alex my salesman was very good to be fair, he got me a great price on a higher spec GMC Canyon than the one I was going to do a deal on in the Chicagoland area. Also Roland who handled my finance agreement was very helpful and informative. This is the second vehicle I've bought from the Kunes dealership... would highly recommend!”
“I’ve been driving from Rockford to Belvidere for the past six years to have my vehicle serviced at Hamblock Ford, and Chris, Keith and the entire service team have always taken great care of me. The service has been consistently excellent every time, and I really appreciate how friendly, honest, and dependable they’ve been over the years.”
“Butitta Auto did a FANTASTIC job repairing our vehicle! Anthony and Cory gave excellent customer service. We will be using their services from now on. We highly recommend them.”
“My experience with Integrity has been excellent. My husband and I moved to Belvidere over a year ago and recently ran into multiple car issues. The first mechanic we brought my car to did not find the major problem that integrity ended up finding and they fixed it right away. They’re efficient with their work and completely honest. I worked with Emir a lot during our car troubles, and he was nothing but honest with me which I couldn’t appreciate more. Their prices are very reasonable and they provide a full inspection of the car on a system that shows the customer what problems are most concerning vs being dishonest and making you fix every little problem like some mechanics will do.
I am now bringing my car there for all my tire rotations & oil changes going forward.
The woman working the front desk was always so nice as well!
Thank you guys!”
“I had an excellent experience with Ken & company and couldn’t be happier with the service I received. From the moment I called, they were incredibly helpful and were able to get me in right away, which was a huge relief since I was dealing with car trouble and needed it fixed quickly.
When I arrived, they were professional, friendly, and took the time to actually listen to what was going on with my vehicle. They diagnosed the issue quickly and clearly explained what needed to be done, which I really appreciated. It’s not always easy to find a shop that is both honest and transparent, but that’s exactly what I experienced here.
The repair itself was done faster than I expected, and my car has been running great ever since. What really stood out to me was the price — it was very fair and much better than I was anticipating, especially considering how quickly they were able to get everything taken care of.
Overall, this was one of the best experiences I’ve had with a mechanic. If you’re looking for a place that is reliable, efficient, honest, and reasonably priced, I would absolutely recommend them. I’ll definitely be coming back here for any future car maintenance or repairs.”
“I’ve been taking my Toyota Highlander to Sierra’s Garage for years, and they’ve consistently done an outstanding job. They’ve handled everything from routine oil changes to major repairs, and I’ve always been impressed with their honesty, quality of work, and fair pricing.”
“Had an emergency with my transmission and they identified it as a bad torque converter, fit me in the next week despite them being very busy. 1 year / 12k mile warranty included. They were very honest with me every step of the way. Truck has been running fantastic for a few weeks, trans fluid temp has been staying low.”
“My AC needed to be repaired on my 2013 Nissan Murano. Don fixed it quickly and very reasonably. I have used them for years and he's always been good for me and my friends and family. Highly recommend!!”
“Rating 5 stars not just because of the work quality but because of the entire fact of how the business is ran! Integrity, care, and customer satisfaction goes into making this business A1! Great service & affordable!”
“From the very beginning to the very end, this was one of the best experiences I’ve had dealing with an automotive business. Carl is just an amazing business owner and took care of me and my wife and went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy I couldn’t ask for a better experience thanks, Carl From the very beginning to the very end, this was one of the best experiences I’ve had dealing with a automotive business. Carl is just an amazing business owner and took care of me and my wife and went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy I couldn’t ask for a better experience thanks Carl if you’re reading this, you are the man”
“A cheap, fast place to get really nice used tires, get tires repaired, or have store bought tires put on and balanced. As a delivery driver it seems I always need some kind of tire help, glad these guys are in town.”
“People at Daniel's take the time to work on any tire problem from lawnmowers to trucks. They follow up after repairing tire by asking you to return to check the torque on the lug nuts.”
“Honestly if you have any issues, David and his father will find your problem, been going here for 4 yrs now and never a recurring problem. Love these guys. They treat you as if your family.”
“blew a tire 2 hours away from home and needed an emergency tire. called every shop and they were the only ones who could get us in. didn’t have to wait at all, amazing customer service and super cool people! great price only paid $100 for the tire and having it mounted. was out within 20 minutes. had a small issue with tire sizing but they worked it out for us. even offered to have it mounted onto the car. would highly recommend even if you’re local”
8AM - 5:30PM
520 Logan Ave, Belvidere
Auto Repair
“Absolutely love this place. Honest and friendly owner and staff. Fast service. They do more then just tires. They stand by their work. We have most definitely found our car repair home.”
“I've been using these guys for years. Everything from a simple oil change to rebuilding an engine.Very friendly and knowledgeable staff best service and of course the best Price in town.”
8:30AM - 8PM
1800 N State St, Belvidere
Auto Repair
“The best car service to go to for Ford! Service specialist and mechanics are very professional and knowledgeable as well as very friendly. I feel confident and comfortable with the safety and reliability of my vehicle after services have been completed. Recommend this place!”
“Mike was a great guy, very affordable tow. When I needed my classic 77 Corvette towed, he did the job with great service and professionalism. Very much appreciated.”
“I honestly can't thank Margie enough for everything she did.
After my vehicle was repaired at the Gerber Collision in Chicago, I still had a few concerns. While cleaning out my car, I found a loose screw in the back, noticed a clip was missing from my right rear wheel liner, and I also had a dent on my driver's side door that happened while my vehicle was at that location. It left me wondering if everything had really been put back together properly.
I brought my car to the Belvidere location, and Margie immediately put my mind at ease. She took the time to listen to every concern I had, inspected everything thoroughly, explained what she found, and fixed the missing clip. She also took care of the dent on my driver's side door without any hassle. I never felt rushed or like I was asking too many questions. She genuinely cared about making sure my car was right.
She even went the extra mile and installed clear door edge protectors for me as a favor, which was such a thoughtful touch.
Customer service like this is hard to find these days. Margie is incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and takes pride in her work. You can tell she truly cares about her customers and wants them to leave feeling confident about the repairs.
Thank you, Margie, for turning a stressful experience into a positive one. If I ever need collision repairs again, I'll definitely be coming back to the Belvidere Gerber because of you.”
“Chris and the guys do great work, always up front and honest about what's needed and what's not. Don't hesitate to call for a tow or automotive work, and the paint jobs are amazing!”
8AM - 6PM
6674 Logan Ave, Belvidere
Auto Repair
“We purchased a Cub Cadet riding lawn mower today and from the moment we came in until later in the day when we picked it up we had SUPERB CUSTOMER SERVICE. Every single person we interacted with went over and above to help us, answer our questions and make sure we were taken care of. Melanie helped us first , followed by Tim the store manager. When we came to pick it up Caitlin, Dominic and Jaden were extremely helpful and eager to assist with the process. The very BEST I have been treated ever. Top notch, I would recommend this store to everyone 👍 ✨🥇”
“Needed two tires replaced. Staff were friendly and helped me with the skid plate that was hanging off underneath. However the only thing I noticed is the wait time is too excessive for the tasks needed to be done. As I tried to determine why it would take 2.5 hours I noticed that they went from vehicle to vehicle rather than starting and sticking to one vehicle till the task was complete. Overall I was satisfied with the work and the tires are great. I just see that some organization and focus could increase business and decrease customers wait time.”
“Great service. Honest people. Will tell you what's wrong but will be honest about what is urgent and what can wait. Bonus that they offer loaner vehicles because it would otherwise be very hard with my schedule to get my car fixed sometimes.”