Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Round Lake Beach, IL
MechanicRank lists 5 auto repair businesses in Round Lake Beach, IL. 2 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 4 run auto repair shops you can drive to. Some do both. The best rated with a real review history is INTAKT auto repair, at 5.0 stars from 147 reviews. Every listing shows the phone number, hours and reviews. Or send one free quote request and a local mechanic calls you back.
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Round Lake Beach
5 independent businesses in our directory.
Mobile Accounting Inc
INTAKT auto repair
LTS Motorworks
Lake County Mechanic on Duty. Ltd
Getting a Car Fixed in Round Lake Beach
Independent shops in Illinois usually charge $100 to $145 an hour for labor, which is about the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Illinois rates, a car battery replacement runs about $150 to $395 and a brake rotor replacement runs about $200 to $590 for a midsize car.
Of the 5 Round Lake Beach listings that post their hours, 5 open on Saturday. None show Sunday hours, so a weekend breakdown usually means a mobile mechanic.
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. Details are on the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency site. 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. Read the rule.
Owning a Car in Round Lake Beach
Lows drop to freezing on about 132 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Round Lake Beach averages 43 inches of snow, and road salt eats brake lines, exhaust and the underside of the car. Rinse the underbody through the winter and have the brake lines looked at whenever the car is up on a lift.
The average commute in Round Lake Beach is 30 minutes each way, and 73% of workers drive there alone. Long commutes add miles fast, so oil changes and brakes come due sooner than the calendar says.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Lake Villa 2Ne
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Round Lake Beach village
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Round Lake Beach
Buying a used car in Round Lake Beach? PPI Auto, our sister company, sends an inspector to the car for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. That is a 122 point check with a full scan and a road test, and the report comes back the same day. Dealer lot, private seller or auction, it works the same.
The nearest PPI Auto city is Chicago, about 42 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Round Lake Beach.
Parts of Illinois require an emissions test. Ask the seller for the last test report, and if the check engine light is on, walk away until someone has read the code.
Questions About Auto Repair in Round Lake Beach
How many auto repair businesses are there in Round Lake Beach?
We list 5 in Round Lake Beach, 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.
Who is the best rated mechanic in Round Lake Beach?
INTAKT auto repair currently holds the highest rating in Round Lake Beach at 5.0 stars from 147 reviews. INTAKT auto repair, LTS Motorworks 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.
Are there mobile mechanics in Round Lake Beach?
Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in Round Lake Beach 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.
How much do mechanics charge per hour in Round Lake Beach?
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.
Does Illinois require a car inspection?
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.
How do I know a shop in Round Lake Beach is trustworthy?
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 Round Lake Beach 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.
Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Round Lake Beach?
Usually not. 2 of the businesses in Round Lake Beach 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.
How does winter in Round Lake Beach affect my car?
Round Lake Beach gets about 132 nights a year at or below freezing and 43 inches of snow. 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.
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Round Lake Beach?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Round Lake Beach 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.
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What Car Repairs Cost in Round Lake Beach, IL
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