Bucktown Auto Repair

Nov 06, 2024

Had a great experience at this shop. Had suspension work done here. Friendly and knowledgeable mechanics did a great job on my vehicle. Replaced my front shocks and control arms. Great prices! Satisfied with the work done here!!

Oct 06, 2024

I came here for my Toyota Prius model car. Fast and great service. Workers are very friendly. Highly recommend. Thanks guys

Sep 06, 2024

I had the absolute worst experience here, truly would give zero stars if I could. I brought my car in for a simple repair- it was scratched and dented on the door. I was told 5 days for the repair… 3 weeks later I finally got my car back. There is absolutely no communication whatsoever. When I didn’t hear back from them on the day I was supposed to get my car back I stopped by the shop… my car wasn’t even there. They have another facility and didn’t mention that to me or my insurance company. When I went to pick up the car, the side was still completely dented even though they said (and I paid for) a new door to be put on. I was told to get a rental car and they would pay for it since it wasn’t fixed correctly. I was told to get a rental for another week to ensure they had time to fix it correctly. I ended up having the rental for 10 days because that’s when they finally finished the car. Then when I brought the receipt for the rental, I was told they would only partially pay for the rental. This place is a joke. Do NOT make the same mistake I did, and do not bring your car here.

Sep 06, 2024

Reasonable price, hardworking guys, and efficient! Thank you

Aug 06, 2024

Brought my car here instead of the place I normally go because I had a vacation planned and they said they could look at my car same day or at latest the next morning; car didn't get evaluated until late the next afternoon, so bye bye vacation. They did not correctly identify the problem (I had to take my car back to my regular shop who quickly found what was actually wrong). Meanwhile these guys replaced parts that might not have needed it, so I had to pay for that even though it did nothing. Then they accidentally ran my credit card twice, so now I have to dispute the duplicate charge with my credit card provider.

Jun 06, 2024

I can't say enough good things about my experiences here. I feel lucky to have Jared and the team in the neighborhood. Fair prices and high quality work.

Jun 06, 2024

The team here did great and quick work on our car. They replaced sway bar links, breaks, tires, oil gasket, and even buffed out some scratches. Super friendly and very reasonable prices. Definitely won me over as a client.

May 06, 2024

Honest mechanics and reasonable prices. Basically everything you could ask for in an auto repair shop. We’ve had a great experience every time we come here. Totally recommend!

Mar 06, 2024

Fantastic quality Auto repair. On top of that they support local art from the David Leonardis gallery. These quality mechanics will get the job done for you at an affordable rate!

Feb 06, 2024

Amazing service with dedicated staff! I was visiting Chicago when I realized my A/C was broken. I didn't know any mechanics in town and picked Bucktown Auto Repair based on the reviews, and I was not disappointed. Not only did they take the car in for repairs the same day and fixed the A/C problem, they went above and beyond! Knowing I had a long drive ahead, they checked and noticed an issue with the oil and sparkplugs, let me know of the problem, and took care of it the same day. Everything they repaired worked great, and the folks here really care about making sure you're safe on the road. I highly recommend taking your car here, and would not hesitate to entrust them with my car again!

Feb 06, 2024

Good people good service

Feb 06, 2024

I brought my car in because I couldn’t get my rear license plate off. The screws were totally stripped. They spent about 30-40 mins helping me and didn’t charge me at all. Excellent customer service - I’ll definitely be back!

Feb 06, 2024

I had a faulty crankshaft sensor on my 2011 outback. I live in the neighborhood and brought my car in mid-day asking if they would be able to replace it, expecting the work to take at least a day or two on short notice. They were able to find the part and have it done the same day. They also replaced a small plastic securing screw to my windshield wiper fluid canister that had been missing for months free of charge. I'm sure it didn't cost them very much for the plastic part, but with the friendly service and quick turn around time I feel they earned a 5 star review. They are a solid little family owned business.

Feb 06, 2024

I have some doubts about the integrity of this place. They definitely overcharged me for parts, and my car was once returned to me with a problem that it did not have when I dropped it off.

Feb 06, 2024

Overall good experience. Car was there for ~2.5 weeks but had no warning lights so it was a more complicated issue. Team performed thorough troubleshooting on the car and cost was extremely reasonable. Only desire would have been a little more proactive communication - however whenever I called for updates they were responsive. Definitely recommend.

Feb 06, 2024

Quick service. Amazing job

Feb 06, 2024

Son muy irresponsables, les dejé mi carro todo el día y les pregunté si con seguridad me le entregaban ese mis día y me dijeron que si, y al final del día no le hicieron nada

Feb 06, 2024

Super friendly, very helpful place. Work was done quickly, with great communication and transparency. Pricing was fair, actually cheaper than I expected. Definitely recommend them and plan to come back!

Feb 06, 2024

Very affordable prices, quick service, and open on Sunday.

Feb 06, 2024

We were driving across the country when we noticed a rattle in our car while stopping overnight in Chicago. Even though it was the Saturday before Memorial Day they saw us right away on Sunday and went out of their way to fix our car quickly so we could get right back on the road. Wonderful people and car is running great!!

Feb 06, 2023

BEWARE of this place. Kept our car for more than a month, lied to us about taking it to another mechanic for more help (we know cause we saw it still parked in the same spot for days). We live in the area so knew he was lying. Bought a part that was not needed for the issue at hand. Took it to another mechanic who fixed it THE SAME DAY. That mechanic told us we had been lied to. Also left GARBAGE in our car. Receipts, Burger King bag of trash and wrappers on the floor. We tried to dispute with our bank since the issue was never fixed and we shouldn’t pay for a part that was never needed. Not surprised they lied their way out of this. I can’t believe how fast the car was fixed going somewhere else. A month of lies and run arounds. If you’re a female I definitely wouldn’t trust them.

Feb 06, 2023

Fair prices but I would not recommend going here for evap issues. They can conduct a smoke test but are not experts in that area.

Feb 06, 2023

Great service, great technicians, and an even greater price.

Feb 06, 2023

If you are new to the Chicago area and weary of finding a good shop then look no further than this place. I recently moved from Florida and needed a trustworthy mechanic and found Budget Auto Repair. I had started a valve cover spark plug job and couldn't finish it myself. I had it dropped off by a tow truck with two bags of hardware and a box of parts these guys they knocked it out and were very understanding of the situation. Gave me a fair price and had me back on the road in less than a week and that's only cuz I needed to wait before I good pick it up A+ shop all the way and of course the car is running like a champ thanks for all the help!

Feb 06, 2023

Took my car here after the check engine light came on. Got a call an hour later that it was going to be a $1000+ repair. Took it elsewhere for a second opinion and they told me it was a simple computer issue (which we confirmed with the dealer later, happened to be a recall on the car we didn't know about). So my evaluation? These guys tried to make a quick buck off of me. Always get a second opinion (but don't let your first or second opinion come from these con artists).

Feb 06, 2023

When was the last time you got a quote and when it came to pay it’s less than they originally told you it would be? I was shocked at how honest they were about everything and they even insisted on going on a drive with me after work was completed to explain what they did and what they couldn’t do. This is my new mechanic.

Feb 06, 2022

A screw punctured my tire nearby and I was rolling along on a flat trying to find somewhere safe to park when we saw Budget Auto. It was just after they closed but someone was still there working on a car so we pulled in and asked for help. The guy stopped what he was working on and came over to check out my tire. He found the puncture and very quickly patched it, refilled the tire, and put it back on my car. He absolutely saved us from needing to call a very expensive emergency roadside tire repair service, and took less than 15 minutes from the time we rolled in to the time we left. He even told us no charge since it was such a quick fix for him, but of course we insisted on giving him something for the trouble. Very grateful the puncture happened right next to a place so willing to stop their work and help us out after hours, and it was so quick that it barely even affected our night. Would definitely come back here next time I have car troubles.

Feb 06, 2022

Amazing Customer Service. Drove in, and they graciously installed my front license plate! Was in an out in 2 minutes. Amazing!!

Feb 06, 2022

Brought in right away Then ate lunch Told him I live hour and a half away Could not do till next mid day Told him that I broken down hour and half away from home. End up driving home with no Brakes . Praise the lord Lol Made it Overpriced getting fixed 4 $450 less half the price for brake lines. Thought if you going to charge double fix immediately and help out . But friendly was going to let me park in parking lot Too expensive my opinion

Feb 06, 2022

I CAN'T GIVE MY OPINION TOTALLY YET BECAUSE THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON MY VEHICLE... MY ONLY ISSUE AND CONCERN IS I CAN'T LEAVE A VOICEMAIL MESSAGE BECAUSE IT'S FULL, NOR DO THEY RETURN TEXT MESSAGES!!! I'M TRYING TO KEEP POSITIVE BECAUSE OF THE VIEWS I READ WHEN I RESEARCHED BUDGET AUTO BODY REPAIR!!!

Feb 06, 2022

I went to Budget Auto Repair as I needed my new Illinois license drilled into the front of my car. They went above and beyond did get this service done. I am beyond appreciative for their incredible service, great staff.