Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Lombard, IL

We list 5 in Lombard, IL. That covers mobile mechanics, workshops, diesel and heavy duty specialists, body shops and tire shops. Every one has its own page with the phone number, what they work on and the reviews we have found.

Dentless Touch Chicago currently holds the highest rating in Lombard at 4.9 stars from 225 reviews. Dentless Touch Chicago, Mike More Miles Lombard, Pit Shop Auto Repair are the top three by rating among businesses with a real review history behind them. We rank on the ratings themselves and nobody can pay to appear there.

Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in Lombard will travel to you rather than making you bring the car in. That covers most servicing, brakes, batteries, diagnostics and plenty of repairs that do not need a lift.

Independent shops in Illinois usually bill $100 to $145 an hour for labor. The national range is $95 to $140. Dealers charge more. Most quotes are the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts, so ask the shop how many hours it is billing you for.

Most 1996 and newer gas cars registered in the Chicago and Metro East St. Louis areas need an emissions test every two years, starting when the car is four years old. The test is due in the month the license plate expires.

Look at the review count as well as the stars, because five stars from four people tells you very little. None of the 5 listings in Lombard has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Under the Illinois Automotive Repair Act, customers have a right to a written estimate for repairs of $100 or more unless they waive it. A shop cannot go over an itemized estimate by more than 10 percent without the customer's oral or written consent. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 2 of the businesses in Lombard come to you, and with no building to pay for, they often charge a bit less than a shop. What they cannot do in a driveway is work that needs a lift or a press, so heavy jobs still go to a shop.

Lombard gets about 144 nights a year at or below freezing. Cold exposes a weak battery, and salted roads rust brake lines and exhaust parts. Test the battery in the fall and rinse the underbody in winter.

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Lombard for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. The inspector comes to the car, runs a 122 point check and sends the report the same day. Call 951-267-8500 to book.