Alignment service near Elgin, IL

I appreciated being spoken to as an intelligent person instead of "a know nothing about cars woman". I liked the updates as you worked on my car & the easy of making an appointment. I have already recommended to the rest of my family to bring their cars to your facility. Angela Ponder

Been using A-1 for years. Have always stood behind their work. Had shocks installed, did work quickly for agreed price & rotated my tires while vehicle was there.

NEW MANAGEMENT - SAME PROBLEMS - 10 yr+ Firestone Lake Zurich customer (no longer, I will go next door from now on) that is completely feed up with this store’s upsell/extortion practices. I am a 57 year old gear-head/electrical engineer. I bought a “lifetime alignment” for my car and over the last few years have had to use this “lifetime” Firestone service a few times. During my ownership of this car I have had failures of both front struts (1 with a leak, 1 with a broken top bearing mount) and both CV axles (1 worn and clicking on turns, and 1 with sliced boot/throwing grease). These repairs THAT I PERFORMED required me to take the car in to have the front end “alignment” checked. On several occasions alignment was “checked” and no adjustment was required. During the last replacement of the passenger CV axle (November) I took the car in and asked that they change the oil, and check the alignment. Several hours later they call me and say that they cannot do the alignment (ever so slightly out) because they cannot loosen the tie rod ends because they are “rusted” in place. They said that unless I paid additional “Shop Fees” for them to loosen the rusted parts, or bought all new parts they could not do the alignment. I was not happy with their solution, told them so, and said I would “loosen” the tie rods for them when I got some time off during the December Holiday and bring it back. It took me 3 minutes per side with a propane torch and penetrating oil to loosen both sides. I again dropped the car off again, and asked for an alignment check. A few hours later they call and their story changes: Now one of my tie rod ends, and one of my control arm ball joints needs to be replaced in order for them to perform an alignment. I asked why they did not see these “alignment stopping problems” in November (no response), and was it possible to see what they were talking about. (The car drives like a DREAM! -no clicks/ticks/squeaks/creaks/pops…NO NOISE …NOTHING!) The mechanic (very nice guy) showed me an almost indiscernible (few 1000ths of an inch) play in each part as he vigorously shook the wheel while up on the rack with me looking, and using his Maglite. I was taken aback. This tiny amount of play is completely normal for a used car (110K) which obeys the natural laws of physics and material properties. A few 1000ths play in NO WAY indicates a part needing immediate replacement, or preventing alignment. FIRESTONE has now “entered” in their computer that an alignment CANNOT happen until these parts are replaced.

We are a neighborhood auto body and mechanical repair shop that looks out for our customers. We treat our customers like we would like to be treated.

The guys at Foreign Car Clinic did a great job on my repair. I brought them a 2004 BMW M3 with a broken variable valve timing (VANOS) unit. When the unit gave out, multiple bolts broke off into the camshaft. The mechanic at Foreign Car clinic was able to extract the bolts salvage the camshaft. This was a complex repair and it could have cost me a lot more if it wasn't for their skill in fixing the problem.

Real Autohaus Automotive is proud to be the premiere automotive service facility in the Chicagoland area. Since our beginning in 2006, honesty in what we say and integrity in what we do has always been our core values here at Real Autohaus. We have many years of experience helping all types of customers, whether car experts or casual owners, assess their specific vehicle needs. Our dedication to customer satisfaction allow us to provide excellent auto maintenance and auto repair. We opened a second location in Arlington heights illinois to be the auto repair shop near you and provide services closer to your home. Real Autohaus Automotive can handle all of your auto repair shop services including: Complete Computer Diagnostics Complete Safety Analysis Drivability Problems Tune-ups Oil Changes Tires Brake repair specialists Mufflers and Exhaust Systems Steering and Suspensions Alignments Fuel System Services Coolant Systems Emission Repair Facility Air Conditioning Service Electrical Systems Fleet Maintenance Engine Work Coding and Programmin

We are a family owned and operated Auto Body shop located in Arlington Heights, IL. We have been servicing the area for over 18 years and pride ourselves on providing the best quality collision repair in the area. We are a independent shop that works with almost all insurance agencies. Rental cars are available at our shop through your preferred rental car provider. Although we are strictly a autobody repair facility we do mechanical work through our sister shop Scarsdale Auto Repair. This shop is strictly mechanical work and gasoline sales. Scarsdale Service towing is independently owned between both shops and used to service both repair facilities. Through our three areas of expertise (body repair, mechanical repair, towing) we are capable of handling any problem that your car may encounter.

I have been searching for someone to trust with my vehicle and I have found them. Under the incredibly personable approach of store manager, Carlos, I have found them to be thorough, trustworthy, competent, cooperative, warm and friendly. I cannot recommend them more highly and surely recommend their services to others. M. Butterfield

Picked up a coupon from Groupon that included free oil changes. I went in expecting to be met with a cold shoulder and a hurry-up-and-get-this-guy-out-of-here feeling. I was wrong. I came in and was greeted right away by the owner himself. While I was waiting on my car to receive an oil change the owner sat with my girlfriend and I for a good 15 minutes talking to us and making sure everything was going well while explaining his business and passion for good service. The oil change was done in a timely manner and everything went smoothly. There was not even a hint of upselling and I never felt uncomfortable while there. I live in Schaumburg and this is a little bit of a drive just for an oil change but now that I have been there once I don't think I will go anywhere else for future service of my vehicle. The entire management and floor team there were very professional and friendly. It is also located in an easily accessible location and well-kept neighborhood. I am going back this Saturday for another oil change and I look forward to speaking with the owner again to let him know what I think of his business. As a new resident to Illinois I am happy to know I have found a trustworthy auto business.