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February 2024 by Michael L
Three reasons why I really like bringing my cars to Florin:1.) He is competitive with the dealership on both labor and parts. His total prices are about 20%-25% lower in my experience. And he is willing to help figure out ways to save his customers money. My car has a bent wheel. It has 60K miles, and we plan to sell it in a year. Florin was more than happy to spend some extra time to see if he could find a * used * replacement. That would not happen at a dealership.2.) Florin diagnoses issues without charging a diagnostic fee. And then he comes up with a cost-reasonable fix. Today, I dropped off my A3 and noted a constant humming noise, which has really been bothering me. The root cause had been misdiagnosed elsewhere. Florin thought it might be a bad bearing, but he confirmed that by taking a test drive. I like seeing car problems for myself and said I would be right over, just to check it out. Florin put the wheel back on, raised the car on the lift, gave it some gas, and showed me the problem. That's service.3.) Florin does not recommend work that does not need to be done. I recently had a free multi-point check at the dealership, which noted a small amount of oil seeping from the engine. It would have cost $2500 to fix, for a car with 60K miles. Florin looked into it. Yes, there was some seepage, but it was not a major issue, it certainly was not a safety problem, and he recommended not fixing it. Gotta love a trusted repair shop that does not try to sell unnecessary work.We have been bringing our Audi A3 and, previously, our Range Rover Sport to Florin for years. I strongly recommend Florin and his shop.
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July 2023 by OM R
People like Florin are hard to find . He makes it the best.Great service at fair prices .
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March 2023 by Matthew Mayer
Florin is the man. I’ve been bringing my Volkswagen here for nearly three years and have never been let down. Fair pricing, prompt service, and excellent communication. Highly recommend for any European automotive service needs.
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March 2023 by Joshua Kramer
I trust Florin for expert service and never doing work that doesn't need to be done. He has done right by me every time.Services: Auto engine diagnostic
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March 2023 by Jeffery L.
Over 30 years ago, I took my BMW to a mechanic who had been referred to me. His name was Bill Nemitz. He was working as a mechanic at a repair shop. My check engine light was on and the car was running really rough. It sounded bad. When I dropped the car off, Bill said "oh that's bad. I will look at it, but if it is what I think it might be, things could get expensive." I left. the car. Needless to say, I did not have a good day that day. I was very concerned about this big repair bill I was anticipating. When I got to the shop, Bill told me that there really was no problem with the car. I had left the oil cap off and that is what caused the engine light to come on, the car to run rough and the sound. "No charge" Bill said. I told Bill at that time, "you have a customer for life." Bill soon left the other shop and opened the predecessor to Lincoln Park Imports, Chicago Imports. I continued to take all of my cars there over 30 years, other than the ones covered by a warranty which required me to take it to a car dealer. Bill continued to treat me and all the people who I referred to Bill more than fairly. The present owner, Florin, was Bill's right hand man. Bill eventually exited the business and Florin started running it. The culture that Bill had built at the company continued, and continues, to be evident. I continued to take our cars there and continue to this day. Yesterday, I dropped my daughter's car at Lincoln Park Imports. The check engine light was on, as was the airbag light. It seemed to be running ok, but I was concerned about the lights. About 4 hours later, Florin called me and told me that the brackets on the airbag were loose and he tightened them. I told him when I would come pick it and and then he told me "no charge". Like Bill over 30 years ago, he could have made up some issue and charged me whatever he wanted to charge me. But he didn't. He did the right thing. And like with Bill 30 years ago, I will continue to be his customer for life!
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March 2023 by Mike Jefferson
Flo and his team are the best on the Northside! The prices and services are unbeatable. Not only that but the flexible scheduling makes my life beyond easy! Thank you and have a5 star dayServices: Electrical
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February 2023 by Wes Wu
I can't say enough about Florian and Lincoln Park imports. Florian and his team are incredibly honest, priced wonderfully, and just the best human beings. They take care of me and my car, and I always feel good leaving. I made the mistake of taking my car somewhere else when I recently failed an emissions test. All I was doing was getting a quote, but the car ran poorly when I picked the car up from getting the quote. Turns out they cut a hose. It's hard to find really good and honest car mechanics these days. Florian and team are the best.
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February 2023 by sunrito bhattacharya
Finally found a great auto shop for my Mini Cooper! Gives it to you straight, no fluff. If you want a honest, knowledgeable car shop who charges more than a fair price, look no further.Service: Transmission
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January 2023 by David H.
Great job at half the price of the dealership. In and out in one day. If you drive a Porsche go there.
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December 2022 by Kayla Vitalbo
So impressed with this mechanic shop! Florin is so knowledgeable and fair, and always takes great care of our Audi. Highly recommend!
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November 2022 by Kevin Gancarz
Top tier spot for German vehicle service. I have my SL services here, my partner services his RS Audi’s here. Well run, professional shop that knows how to offer a great customer experience.
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October 2022 by Dmitriy Alekseev
Very professional guys!!!Florin and his team taking a good care of my vehicles since 2018. Highly recommend!!
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August 2022 by A Google User
I brought in my blue lexus today for an oil change and some minor brake work, and this place is awesome!!! They were able to get it done the same day, and great pricing as well.
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July 2022 by Jonathan E.
Could not have been happier with their work - quoted us well below our dealership for a turbocharger, and then delivered below that estimate!! Will be our mechanics for everything going forward.
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March 2022 by Frank Galioto
I've been getting my out of warranty cars fixed at Lincoln Park Auto service for over 10 years now. Florin is honest, very knowledgeable, and very fair with pricing. He remembers the details of my vehicles and has even told me when it was time to sell a car instead of getting it fixed with him. I cannot recommend him enough
