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November 2023 by Rich Hill
Ed and his crew are first rate. Solid work, no surprises, great to deal with.
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October 2023 by Stafford G.
Consumer beware...I called Arya Auto repair 6707 N. Clark Street Chicago Illinois 60626-0000 and spoke to a guy by the name of "Ed" who quoted me a price for labor work for a 2007 BMW X3, approximately 104, 000 miles. I told Ed that I had my own parts "Transfer case actuator, and the changing of the transmission casing fluid. He quoted me a price of $250 for 2.5 hours of work. I agreed and he booked me for today October 17, 2023 10:00 a.m. I dropped the vehicle off as scheduled and told Ed that the transfer casing actuator and the fluid was on the back seat. Ed then stated that he would call me once the work was complete. Ed called me approximately 12:30 p.m. and told me that the car was ready. I was elated to say the least. I took the bus to the shop and paid Ed in cash as he had requested. Got a receipt and left. While driving I noticed that the 4x4, abs, and brake light was still on and the transfer casing was making noise. Being mindful that the system may need to calibrate; however, when I stopped at the gas station to get some gas I noticed the old part on the back seat with the full container of transmission fluid. I was livid and said to myself "here we go again" another CROOK. So I called Ed on the phone and ask him why hadn't he put the fluid in? And what he said was is that there was fluid still in the casing so he did not bother to change the fluid. As a mere mortal and listening to the scam. Of course we went back and forth about this. The bottom line is that I told him that the fluid and the transfer case actuator was on the back seat and he's a mechanic and his position is that there was casing fluid in the vehicle so he did not bother to change it. He charged me $250 to take 6 screws out of the dimensions of 10x 7x 4 inch transfer casing actuator, release 2 plugs and replace the new one. Would a mechanic change the oil without changing the filter? Would a mechanic changed the transmission without changing the fluid. We are talking about the fluid that has probably never been changed before. Approximately 104,000 miles, Fraud alert / scam alert. The sad thing once again is that when I tell the whole truth in writing detail by detail. Name, place, time, etc. The culprit will sit in disgust and shame as the narrative has a ring of sheer truth that can not be ignored. By the way there is no warranty on the labor because I brought my own parts. Thank you for reading have a great day.
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September 2023 by Del Negrillo
Ed knows what he is talking about and is very fair in his pricing. I have had a hard time finding someone who really knows cars and is fair. I finally found him.
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June 2023 by R. S. Sanchez
For years we have been taking the route of going to an auto place chain that seemed to be serviceable for our 2007 Toyota Prius, but in the last year or so noticed a dip in the quality and speed of service. When they diagnosed a transmission issue they couldn't fix, I looked up local places and saw all the great reviews for Arya A1 Auto Repair. Let me say that after our experience, all the 5 star reviews and comments about Ed and his team are totally deserved.Ed put both my husband and myself at ease immediately, he's easygoing and explains everything without being condescending, and the staff are pleasant and cordial. He quickly saw that the initial assessment of the place that we had previously gone to was actually incorrect and his team inspected and found the correct problem with the transmission assembly. We got a great and fair price for the work - far less than my husband was quoted elsewhere, and everything was fixed. When I noticed something else that came up the following week, Ed and his team kindly took a look and were thorough in making sure everything was working correctly. We started questioning other work that had been done previously, and asked him to double check some of the work. He was more than happy to do so and get things correctly repair items that we suspected were not done correctly for us.Arya A1 Auto Repair got themselves a permanent customer with their professional attitude and work and I highly recommend them for almost any auto work that needs doing.Services: Auto A/C recharge
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June 2023 by Reilly Drew
Ed does great work, is a professional, and respects yours and his time. How a mechanic should be! From flex pipes, to AC compressors, to everything in between this is your spot. He is very good with diagnosing issues!
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March 2023 by Chad Kirkpatrick
I will go to Ed with any problems with our car. Our super low mileage Chevy couldn’t pass the emissions test. I took the car to Ed and he diagnose the problem, made the repairs, contacted GM because our car should not being having the issues it had, kept me informed through the entire process, and had very reasonable rates. I will always go to Ed for car maintenance and repairs.Services: Auto engine diagnostic
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March 2023 by aria n.
This is a Unicorn auto repair shop. God bless Ed and his team. I'm so grateful to have a place to take my car that I can trust. 100 stars.
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February 2023 by David Jourdan
I have used Arya Auto for over a decade. During this time I have always been impressed by Ed and his team. They take the time to listen to me and then explain the issues and options, the service is always outstanding, and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend this business!
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February 2023 by Adnan Daljipi
I'm extremely satisfied! If you're looking for straightforward, honest and affordable work and prices this is the place to go!I tried 6 different mechanics before him and everyone asked few hundred dollars just to check what was the issue (125$ per hour).Here was 60$.I will be using their services again in future!Thank you!
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February 2023 by Kate Robinson
Ed is amazing. I trust him and he always gives me lots of information about my car and how to make an informed decision. Will never take my car anywhere else!Services: Oil change
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January 2023 by Ess E
I’ve come here twice and Arya was so nice to me! Especially bring a female other places we’re going to change me an arm and a leg for simple fixes. Most def will return!
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December 2022 by Phyllis Pearlman
This shop is the best in all of Chicago. I'm a single woman who is an easy target for mechanics to rip off and I've been ripped off - believe me. The owner of the shop is so honest and fairly priced. It has been a blessing. He told me not to do repairs I was going to do elsewhere! I will never go anywhere else. I've recommended everyone I know. Absolutely top-notch. My cars are perfect when I drive off his lot. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Arya!!!Services: Brakes
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December 2022 by Xuerui Yang
Very nice people! Went the shop for window repair due to the freezing weather. They fixed it easily without any charge. Friendly!
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November 2022 by Megan Kamarchevakul
Ed is a wonderful mechanic I can actually trust! Straightforward and reliable. A true professional. He’s repaired two separate issues on my ‘98 Jeep Wrangler and provides options for repairs when available. He came highly recommended by another Jeep owner and I would highly recommend him as well.
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November 2022 by artem andrienko
Ed has been fixing all of our family’s vehicles for 18 years. His knowledge and service has always been outstanding and efficient. I would give Ed 10 Michelin stars ?. If you fail an emission test, then Ed is your best choice in Chicagoland area. Thank you, Ed!
