North Center Auto Service
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North Center Auto Service keeps Chicago on the road. ASE certified mechanics, OEM parts, and a written 12-month warranty on every repair we put back on the lift.

North Center Auto Service workshop
Inside the shop
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Real repairs, done by people who know the work.

From a quick oil change to a full engine rebuild, every job leaves our shop the same way. Documented, warrantied, and ready for the road.

Workshop services
  • Engine diagnostics

    Diagnosed properly, priced honestly, finished right the first time.

  • Brake repair

    Diagnosed properly, priced honestly, finished right the first time.

  • Oil changes

    Diagnosed properly, priced honestly, finished right the first time.

  • Transmission service

    Diagnosed properly, priced honestly, finished right the first time.

  • Suspension repair

    Diagnosed properly, priced honestly, finished right the first time.

  • AC service

    Diagnosed properly, priced honestly, finished right the first time.

  • Pre-purchase inspections

    Diagnosed properly, priced honestly, finished right the first time.

  • Fleet maintenance

    Diagnosed properly, priced honestly, finished right the first time.

Inside the shop
Inside the shopLocal to Chicago
Our story

A shop run by people who actually fix cars.

North Center Auto Service runs on one rule. Tell the customer the truth, and only do the work that needs doing. That rule shows up in every estimate, every diagnostic, every repair we hand back.

Every technician is ASE certified. Every diagnostic is shown to you before we touch a wrench. Every repair leaves our shop with a 12-month warranty, written down, with your name on it.

Local car owners aged 25-65 looking for a trustworthy mechanic with honest pricing. If that sounds like you, we will take good care of your vehicle.

ASECertified technicians
OEMParts on every repair
12moWarranty on repairs
Why people stay

Four things we will not compromise on.

  • i.

    We diagnose before we quote.

    No charge for a proper look. You see what we see, then you decide.

  • ii.

    We use OEM or premium parts.

    Cheap parts cost more in the long run. You get parts that last.

  • iii.

    We back every repair.

    Twelve-month, twelve-thousand-mile warranty on every job, in writing.

  • iv.

    We finish when we say we will.

    Same-day service on most jobs. If it slips, you hear it from us first.

Workmanship

The work, not the marketing.

A look inside the shop. Real cars, real repairs, real customers.

On the lift
In the workshop
Voices

What customers in Chicago say.

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4.9/5

Based on 286 Google reviews

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  • Truly can’t say enough good things about North Center Auto Service! Last night I got a flat tire and just minutes before they closed they let me drop the car off via tow truck to be checked out in th
    Valerie Crilly4 months ago
  • What EXCELLENT service!! I am so glad I took my car in here for a tire repair! I felt so cared for! Everything from the reasonable price, the kind welcome, the clear expectation of time needed, the ti
    alaina hoffman4 months ago
  • I came to North Center Auto a year ago after hearing about their work ethic from a friend. My car was making a weird sound whenever I turned. A little more than a month before, I’d spent a hefty sum
    Vivian Shelton5 months ago
  • I will ONLY bring my car to be serviced by Elmer and his team. He is an honest mechanic that truly cares for his customers. They have gone above and beyond to help problem solve issues with my Hyundai
    Victoria Park8 months ago
Get a quote

Tell us about your car. We will tell you the truth.

Send a quick note and we will get back to you within one business day with a real estimate, written down, with no pressure to book.

Workshop in action
  • Free written estimates on all jobs.
  • Photos and notes from our diagnostic.
  • Prices broken out by part and labor.
  • No work without your green light.
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Pull in. We will take it from there.

Most repairs finished same-day. If your car cannot make it to us, call and we will sort the tow.

Get in touch

Stop by, give us a ring, or send a note.

The fastest way to get on the schedule is a phone call during shop hours. For everything else, the form works great.

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