“This is the first time I got my car fixed there. I talked to Lance the owner and worked with William to get my 2003 Impala window fixed. They got it in, found the part I needed, and got it fixed within 24 hours.”
“This is a great shop! We've taken 3 of our vehicles to them now and every time they've fixed the problem the correct way the first time. I highly recommend this shop for any type of vehicle!”
“At 10:45 AM I called Christian Brothers. At 11:15 AM I arrived. By 11:25 AM my car was fixed and the keys were being handed back to me. By far the best experience I have ever had with an automotive repair shop. Excellent, honest, straightforward service. Thank you Steve! We will be back!
The rattling noise coming from my 2009 Toyota was a hanging heat sheild. After putting my car up on the lift, it was able to be put back in place with just a couple of washers. No upsell, no 150 pt inspection, no shop fee, no nothing. Just a couple of washers and an extremely satisfied customer. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs work done on their car.”
“The Lamp Automotive team has been servicing my family’s cars for years now. From oil changes to major mechanical and tires. They’re honest efficient and very competitive on pricing. I simply won’t trust any other company with our automotive services and maintenance. I echo these other reviews and state that they carry my highest recommendation!!”
“Twelve years ago I was in dire straits and AAC stepped up, going above and beyond to help me out of a jam. Three cars later, they still go out of their way every time. I can't say enough about them.”
“I had some significant work that needed to be done on my Wrangler. Jeff took the time to discuss the vehicle inspection and my options with me. We ultimately came up with a plan to split the work between now and spring. The time to complete the work and the cost were very reasonable.”
“Had my brakes replaced by Braasch Automotive and they did an AWESOME job. They are true professionals and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them for your car maintenance and repair needs!”
“I needed a last minute oil change before going on long road trip and they were able to squeeze me in the in at the last minute. Very friendly and honest. I usually go to another auto repair, but will definitely come back here in the future.”
“Please visit this place if your car is in any kind of trouble. Chris and his son Luke run this place like a well oiled machine… no pun intended. This is the BEST mechanic in town hands down. I’ve used them many times and had all great results”
“First visit amazing. I love this place very straight forward and they treat you with great respect. I got my sun roof fix. I will go back so they can work on my bearings. I will keep you all posted.”
“Rick, was excellent. I brought in my BMW M2 CS after another shop left the steering wheel off center, and he got the alignment dialed in perfectly. The car now drives exactly as it should. Knowledgeable, honest, and clearly takes pride in his work. Highly recommend Fischer Motors.”
7:30AM - 5PM
393 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake
Transmission Repair
“I love this place! Have had work done there many times. Manny and the other mechanics are professional and personable. Always explain what's going on with my cars. Highly recommend!”
“Rob’s Complete Automotive truly deserves recognition. I really appreciate the quality of their work and, just as importantly, the way they take care of people. It means a lot to have an automotive repair shop in town that genuinely supports the community and looks out for the general public. They’re honest, fair with pricing, and deliver great service you can trust. It’s clear they care about doing the job right and making sure customers feel confident and taken care of. I’m grateful to have a place like this locally and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them”
“Tuffy Tire & Auto Service fixed a leak in my tire fast and right. Communication stayed clear from start to finish. Service moved quickly without rushing the work. Pricing felt fair and transparent.
You get straight answers, solid work, and no hassle. I have no complaints and would return without hesitation.”
“Highly recommend Doug’s transmissions! They take great care of their customers and their vehicles. Came in with some transmissions problems and ended up needing a rebuild. Doug was very communicative and an all around great person to work with. Vehicle was done in a very timely manner, very fair pricing, and they have a great warranty! You can tell he loves what he does. Thanks again for the hard work.”
“I pulled in 15 min till close absolutely they greeted me with smiles and I was out in 12 minutes - Crystal lake location was courteous, fast and friendly. And they offered a $25 off coupon . Can't beat that!!! 5 stars!”
“SJM AutoWerks replaced my A/C compressor on my 2020 Volvo for a better price than the dealership. They were honest and fair priced and I will use them again in the future”
“I have been going to Mike for over 17 years. I have recommended both friends, family and anyone looking for a great mechanic. Mike is honest and knowledgeable, explains and shows what is going on with the vehicle being repaired and is very reasonably priced. It is great to know I have a mechanic I can trust and I will continue to go to Mike for anything.”
“Daniel is a dedicated mechanic, he will give good advice and will repair quickly, relatively cheaply compared to other workshops. He has already repaired 2 of my cars and I am satisfied. I recommend Daniel to everyone, he is always nice and smiling, you can trust him with your cars. He does not charge for replacing parts that are good, as other workshops do. I paid about $450 for replacing 2 tires and shock absorbers, and another workshop told me $1,200 because they proposed replacing several other parts.”
“I went to their open house 10/18/25, and everyone treated me like they already knew me. All of the employees are passionate about their work, and they even mounted my tires, welded my exhaust, and shined my tires for free. If you have a saab or a volvo, take it here. You will get a quality job and probably make some friends.”
“My wife had a flat tire and Pat took such great care of her while I was at work. They came to our house, changed the tire and took the tire to the shop for a repair so my wife could stay home with our baby. Pat and the entire shop went above and beyond and we cannot thank them enough! Truly exceptional service from TechWorx!”
“Chris and the team at C.A.R.R.S. handled my wife’s tire issue quickly and efficiently, providing great value for the service. The appointment was right on schedule, and they made sure she was back on the road safely. We’ll continue to trust C.A.R.R.S. with all of our vehicles!”
“Jason from Crystal Lake transmission is very professional and responsive to my questions and phone calls regarding my notorious 65RFE transmission. I brought the truck in. He was able to diagnose it very quickly and the turnaround time was great. It’s very unfortunate that I needed to get the transmission rebuilt, but that being said I could not recommend Jason and Crystal Lake transmissions enough he did a great job and I’ll be coming back with all my vehicles to him Jason thank you!!”
“I brought in my Chevy equinox and had Mike check on my brakes and he did a great job. Thanks Mike. He did work on my Ford Taurus years ago. My Boss Jake told me about him.”
“5 stars for Dino! Riding on my motorcycle on I90 and a washer snapped and my gear shifter fell off. Despite being a shop for cars, Dino came right out and donated me a new washer and torqued the remaining screw to high heavens so I could get it to a bike shop safely. He was the friendly face I needed after that and clearly cares about his customers and community. 10/10 would break down near here again (or return for regular car service!)”
“We had a wonderful experience with Steve and the service he and his staff gave to us. They did a great job fixing the car and made sure everything was running perfectly. I highly recommend them for anyone’s car problems.”
“I had a great experience at Car-X Auto Service. I went in for a routine oil change, and the whole visit was smooth and professional. The staff were very friendly and easy to work with, and the waiting area was clean and comfortable.
While servicing the vehicle, they also did a full inspection and took the time to explain a few things that needed attention. I really appreciated that they clearly explained the issues and what the repair options would be, but there was absolutely no pressure to do anything on the spot.
Good service, honest communication, and a comfortable place to wait. I would definitely recommend Car-X to anyone looking for reliable auto service. ?”
“On July 5th my GMC Sierra 1500 Denali experienced a diesel engine fault. The Service Team immediately took the vehicle in for evaluation. They determined the cause and deemed the vehicle undriveable. Following the 4th of July weekend they set out to source the failed sensor/assembly. The item was not in stock and required over a month to receive and a few days to install. While I was inconvenienced without a vehicle for such a long time the service department provided a loaner and my GMC warranty covered the cost of a rental vehicle so that my family could still travel to the east coast for our scheduled two week vacation. Chris Scholer provided excellent CUSTOMER SERVICE. Thank you!”
“When I walk into Manfred, it's clear that Bruce knows what is going on. He has done it all a thousand times. And he is personally invested in the outcome. He wants to do it right the first time.
When I used to walk into the dealerships, I never got that feeling. It was HOPE for the best and pay 35% more.
I moved to Iowa this month. Will I return to Manfred and Bruce for service? Yes, I will.
Also, they work with you on scheduling. They know you. It's a family run business.”