Auto Repair For Less

939 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

Address:	939 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Phone:	+1 773-880-0144
Site:	autorepair4less-hub.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–5PM Closed

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Reviews 6

Collin Wiersema

DO NOT GO HERE!! PLEASE READ!! If I could rate it less than a zero star I could, whatever you do avoid this mechanic! I went in to get my freon recharged a week ago since my a/c wasnt too cold. After getting my car back the problem persisted so I brought it back to get checked out further assuming they may have recharged the freon incorrectly or there was a leak. I was called back and told that the air compressor is out and would cost about $600 for parts and labor to replace. Though that is ridiculous itself that wasnt the real reason for this review. After several days of driving with absolutely not a/c I decided it was enough and had a family member with years of car experience take a look at it. He tested the compressor which had no power running to it and upon examining it further noticied that the power connector had been yanked apart, completely destroyed, and simple stuck back together with a piece of electrical tape. After fixing the cord and recharging the freon (which obviously was never done in the first place) the compressor began working again and I had air once again. Again, a bad compressor is what this "mechanic" said was the issue, when in reality it was working fine. The real issue was caused by one of this shops mechanics themselves! They broke the power connector for the compressor, then wanted to charge me $600 to replace the entire thing which they broke! Then when I went back in to talk to them about what I had found out they acted as though that connector was old and since it was broken they needed to replace the whole thing. Really?? They broke something in my engine then had the nerve to tell me itll be $600 to fix what they did?! Even though I knew what they did and their half-a** job to try to fix it, they still never took blame and simply apologized. They kept trying to convince me that it was still the compressor that was causing the issue (which I remind you is working fine still several days after my family member fixed it). Honestly, at least have some decency to step up and take blame for what you guys did. This "auto shop" is a joke and a scam! Theyll lie to you about what the issue is, then try to rip you off. Or better yet, if they dont know whats wrong, theyll just destroy something in the engine and charge you to fix it! There are plenty of auto shops in the city, so whatever you do avoid this one!! They may be one of the worst!

Vivek Girisan

Ive been to this place over 6-7 times and every-time I got the feeling that these guys overcharged. One of the main reasons I kept going back is because it is very close to where I live. My last experience was the worst. I had issues with my check engine light so I paid about $70 for a diagnostic. After the diagnostic I asked Nick (the owner) how much it would cost and he said about $70 or so (replacement of canister purge valve). Since I was in no hurry to get it fixed I thought Id come by later. A year goes by and it is time for my emissions test. I took the results of the diagnostic test back to Nick and he says that the dealer no longer stocks the part (canister purge valve) and that I would have to replace the whole charcoal canister. He quoted me $370 for the canister, $30 for a gas cap, and $120 for labor! I was like WTF!? I took my car back and called the dealer. The dealer said that the part (canister purge valve) is available for $79. Pretty obvious Nick was lying to me so that he can make a profit by selling me a more expensive part. I bought a gas cap for $10 from Advance Auto. I think Nick makes a huge profit just off of parts. $30 for a gas cap and $370 for a canister is ridiculous! he claims that he doesnt trust the auto parts stores and only trusts the dealer. I"m pretty sure he sources he parts from somewhere else and not the dealer. Whatever it is I have lost trust in this shop and I will never be going back. Nick seems to have gotten big headed since his shop is always busy. Im a Mechanical Engineer by profession and it took me a while to confirm that this guy is a fraud. A non-technical person will get fleeced and wont even know it..

Shea Munion

Ive been here twice in the past year. The first time, I heard strange noises from my Honda Fit and had them diagnose the issue. They confirmed what a remote mechanic I trust had guessed was the issue: I needed to have the struts replaced. Also, they notified me that my front brake pads needed replacement--they were indeed quite worn. They charged me less than half of what the dealer quoted me and the service was prompt and I didnt have to make an appointment. I have had no problems since that service. Second, I needed the battery replaced on the Fit. It only took 15 - 20 minutes. Again, no appointment needed. Of course, I called first to see if they were busy. Oh, one reason this simple service impressed me is that I had first gone to Midas to have the battery replaced. Midas had no idea which battery my Fit needed! Apparently the Fit uses a non-standard Honda battery. Midas didnt have the right size and couldnt locate one in Chicago either. I went to Auto Repair For Less and they had exactly the battery I needed. They knew my car. I need to get my AC recharged and I am planning to take it here.

Sean Campbell

Disclosure: Since I havent had any work done here I cant state what its like, but I dont get a good vibe. However, I do replace my own oil and do my own car work (when I can), but I did need their assistance in removing a stripped oil pan bolt. They did it, it took 2 minutes, but then wanted to charge me for a tool they broke. Do I have to pay for that? Id think that would be a part of typical business operating expenses - something they should account for. Anyways, I negotiated down and gave em $20. Another time I rolled in with some used oil (I know all auto places have a storage unit). I was pretty nice and asked if theyd take it - they coldly said no. I asked where I could drop it off and they just shrugged - no words.

Anonymous User

This is my first visit to Auto Repair 4 Less, so far my experience was very good. I dropped off the car in the morning and couple of hours later got a call with problem description and couple more hours later they called and told me it is ready. Their labor rate is $45-85 per hour depending on the problem difficulty. I was told that it took them 2-3 hours to fix it but they only charged me for 1 hour; that was nice of them, thank you. They also checked out other problems that might be present and didnt charge for it. I will defiantly come back there again. It is hard to find trustworthy mechanics so hopefully they will live up to all of the positive reviews.

Edward Felchner

I had some unexpected problems with my brakes. Needing the vehicle, I looked for a shop that could get the job done as soon as possible. After a little research, I called Auto Repair 4 less and spoke wth Nick. He quickly diagnosed the problem, and since it was already early evening he had me bring the vehicle in first thing in the morning. The repairs were done by mid-morning and I had my car back. I appreciated the fact that he got me in so fast. Nick explained what was needed and gave a quote before proceeding. The work was well done and the price was good. Thanks Nick for the quick service.