I went there based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. They explained my car's issues to me in a clear and concise manner, and told me why I didn't necessarily need the extensive work that had been recommended by another shop. They did the work and my car's running perfectly now. Also the hours for dropping off and picking up your car are very convenient. I was a new customer who will be an ongoing and loyal customer. read more

Never thought i would find a mechanic that would feel like a friend. The service here is great and they treat you like family. They are great at what they do and wont charge you an arm and a leg to get it done. Not being an experienced car person I appreciate the way they take the time to explain everything. read more

Always great, quick and affordable service. The last car repair place I frequented left an extremely bad taste in my mouth, so it was quite refreshing to deal with Paul and the guys at AB. Knowledgable and honest. Give these guys your business! read more

I absolutely can't say enough good things about Paul and the AB Marathon repair shop. I have never encountered a shop that is so honest, fair and friendly as this one. I've had everything done from basic oil changes to body work to major repairs on our two cars and I trust them implicitly. Most recently, I took my car to get the interior shampoo'd at a nearby carwash and my car immediately went on the fritz. I took it to Paul and asked him if he could figure out what was going on. He not only fit me in right away, but called me shortly after dropping my car off to say that the cleaners had gotten water into the electrical system, which was causing the lights and horn to go off on their own. He dried the electrical system out, ensured the car was running well, then called me to pick it up. When I arrived, not only was my car running perfectly, but there was no charge for the time they invested in drying out the car. I was floored at the kindness and generosity, and actually felt guilty that they didn't bill me for the time they spent on my car. I've never had such consistently amazing service from any business - I will always take my car and give my business to Paul/AB Marathon. I can't sing their praises enough! read more

I finally have a neighborhood mechanic I can trust and with great value. I bought 4 tires from tirerack.com and had AB install them which only cost a total of $60 for all 4 tires + $2 each tire for disposal which was at least $48 cheaper than other mechanics that I called for quotes. Also, my car was making a strange sound while I was getting the tires installed and they determined the muffler was loose...they recommended I go to CarX b/c they already had the parts and it would save me time. The mechanics are good guys and Eddie who's managing the place made me feel like I'd been a customer for years. coffee, tv and internet use in the waiting room. F yeah! Give this place a try...you wont regret it!! read more

Thank you Paul for checking the air in my tires! Saved me time after work and I appreciate you taking care of that for me while I stopped by for gas. read more

I love these guys! I have been a regular customer for years. About a year ago I bought a new hybrid and decided that it might be a good idea to go to a dealership to get it serviced instead. I wish I hadn't. The dealership I went to ripped me off more than once, and in searching for a second opinion, I took my car back to AB Marathon. I was immediately reminded why they had my return business for so long previously. They took the time to listen to the problem and do a full inspection. Then they gave me a thorough explanation of their assessment and provided me with suggestions for repairing my vehicle. They also took extra time to answer additional questions I had. All said and done, they ended up saving me over $2000. These guys are always honest and reliable, and I should have never taken a break from bringing them my business. I will definitely be returning anytime I need my car serviced in the future. read more

Needed an oil change and routine maintenance check before I drove to Cali for the summer. Great service; Paul and Matt were very professional and informative. My car was in better shape than it was before(someone hit me while I was pulling out of a space) FYI: If your car requires a synthetic oil change be prepared to pay more than the $28 price because that price is only for conventional oil. Give these guys a try you will not regret it. Thanks AB Marathon!!!!! read more

What a great place. Went in today for a quick oil change for only $28. Amazing service and fast. This place is now my go-to for all of my vehicle maintenance! read more

Every single time i need an oil change, nail in tire, check engine light, etc...I take it to AB Marathon. I've trusted them with three cars now. All of them are so nice and professional. I would recommend AB Marathon to anyone! The best in Chicago! read more

I've been meaning to write this review over a year ago after I moved to Andersonville and used yelp for an good oil change, auto repair shop. The reviews on here were SPOT on. Well today was the day I had to finally get on here and rave about the service I've had at AB Marathon. This morning started with a walk to my car to find out it would not start and I had to assume it was my 6 year old battery that I put off changing. I was scrambling of what to do and decided I would contact AB and see if they had my battery in stock for when I had the car jumped. I was quickly told it was in stock and given a price for parts and labor. I mentioned I will try to get over there ASAP as soon as I get this car started. But Paul had another idea, they could be at my house in 15 minutes to jump the car and get the entire process done very quickly. It happened so fast and I was back home within 30 minutes total with plenty of time to get to work, etc. They were under construction inside the shop installing new lifts but they took the time to talk to me, give me a free water from the cooler, and explain the basics of batteries, cold, etc. while still making kind small-talk. Before I knew it everything was finished and I was on my way. I work in the retail industry and know how important customer service is for a business. I can honestly say that each time I have gone here for my routine oil changes, brakes, and most recently before this a check engine light...the service has ALWAYS been well beyond excellent. I recommend AB Marathon to everyone and hope they continue to thrive in Andersonville. 5 + stars easily and thank you once again for helping me whenever I need it. Cheers!' -Joe read more

I would give ten stars if I could! After the guys at the Car X on Western and Foster tried to convince me that I needed new brake pads and rotors, I went to AB to have my car checked out. They did it for free and told me that there was nothing wrong with my brakes, pads, or rotors. They were honest with me, which will always make me go back, and they were really nice. The owner, Aladdin, took the time to show me the pads and rotors on my car and to explain what they had checked. I really can't say enough good things. Go here! read more

Absolutely fabulous! They deserve every star. Awesome people. Awesome place. And you honestly can't beat their prices. Went in for an oil change in April and was told I needed two tires replaced ASAP (and given an estimate). Went back in six months later (I know right? 6 months?! - I'm a broke grad student...haha) I was given the same price for the replacement. No increase! read more

This is by far the best place I've ever taken my car to get serviced. If Paul is there, ask for him - so intelligent and friendly. Everyone was incredibly nice. Only place we will be going moving forward!! read more

These guys were very nice and informative. They let me in last minute for an oil change just before they closed and found some work that needed to be done. They showed me each of the parts that needed repair and most of them looked pretty terrible. They even showed me what the new parts looked like and explained how they fit together and how they would repair them. I took the car for the evening and planned to drop it off the next morning. The check engine light came on immediately after the oil change and when I notified them in the morning they cleared the codes and diagnosed it as related to the issue they were fixing. I found the yelp 10% check-in discount when I dropped the car off the next day and they let me apply it when I mentioned it after the work was done. They said they warranty all their work and hopefully I won't need to take them up on that, but if so I'll update the review. Off to pick up my car which had brakes, flex pipe and belts done in one day. read more

Excellent service. After moving to Chicago from out of state, I was scouting for a reliable auto mechanic and came across the Yelp reviews about AB Marathon which are impressive. I also inquired about them from the Every Block forum and just the same as on Yelp, everyone gave them two thumbs up for their exceptional service. (btw-if you are new to Chicago or just looking for an interactive community forum, Every Block is a great resource.) This auto shop is a class act and lives up to the five star rating everyone gives them. Steve greeted me right away and was able to fit in an oil change for my vehicle within minutes. He was super friendly and when I told him I would be across the street with my kids at the playlot he said he would waive and let me know when it's ready. Not only that, when I was in paying for my service, Steve tried to help me out by putting my stroller away in the trunk. I will continue to put my trust in AB Marathon for all my automotive needs. Thanks again! read more

Fast service, fair prices, quality work and honesty. I've been using this shop for about a year and a half and I continue to be impressed.

These guys are great! I don't think I've ever appreciated or trusted a mechanic more. Paul explains everything clearly, lays out all the options, and is up front about how necessary different repairs are. We've been taking both our cars here for four years now. I highly recommend them! read more

I recently went to this shop because one of the headlights of my 2007 old Malibu is not working. The guy that fixed it was very nice and professional. While waiting, they offered me coffee. The price is very reasonable and it did not take long for him to do the job. On my next oil changes and car repairs, I will go to them. I think the reviews here are unbiased and truthful. - Rodel, Chicago, Il. read more

I was recommended to go here from Leo's auto body. These guys are great! Very professional, extremely nice, and helpful. Glad I got the good recommendation! Luckily the two nails in my tires didn't puncture, but these are the people I will return to! No wonder they have good reviews! Keep it up guys! :-) read more

We continue to take our cars there because they are trustworthy, fair and do great work. Thank you Paul and the team at AB marathon for keeping our cars safe and well maintained! read more

My car was making a strange loud noise and based on all the great Yelp reviews I tried AB Marathon out. I am so glad I did! They were friendly, courteous and professional. They were able to squeeze me in just to take a look at my car and they ended up solving the problem quickly and then to top it all off they charged me nothing! I definitely will be coming back to Paul and Steve for all my car maintenance needs :) read more

Truly as good as it gets! Paul is absolutely amazing - he accommodated me on short notice to fix my holey tire (small nail --- major inconvenience!) and the job was done in a matter of 30mins! Gave me enough time to grab a Sat morn bite at the Swedish Bakery nearby. Definitely my go to place for any car related issues!! read more

This place saved my life hahaha, I bought my car a week ago and out of no where the engine started smoking, the check engine light came on, and it started making a terrible humming sound. I took my car there and they did a full inspection of the car, told me everything that was wrong, and fixed it all for a very reasonable price! I was expecting to have to fork out over $1000 to get my car fixed but all the repairs totaled in the low hundreds :) the whole process was very smooth and easy, I just dropped off my car yesterday afternoon and got it back today. Although they said they can usually do same-day service if you get there before 10am! They were very polite and knowledgeable and professional. This being the first time ever having to go to a mechanic I was expecting it to be a lot harder, but they made it painless! I highly recommend this place to anyone who needs any type of car repair. read more

They are so nice here! I've only had a few minor tire problems that have needed fixing and they are awesome everytime.

Just went in for an oil change and had GREAT customer service and very fair prices!! :)

New to area, had a bad experience at the dealership so I decided to try somewhere local. Very friendly staff and great service! I was in and out quickly and prices were very reasonable! I will definitely be coming back here for all my future car services! Thank you! read more

Paul and his team are fantastic, both in auto work and in customer service. They treat their customers extraordinarily well, care about being good members of the community and always give great and quick service. I can't recommend AB Marathon highly enough. read more

Have had to take my older car in for some much expected issues (going on 10 years old) and Paul and Steve and the rest of the staff have been so amazing. They explain everything and work with me on prioritizing what has to be done and what can wait. I moved out of the neighborhood but still only bring my car to Paul and Steve. read more

We bought a "new" used car and brought it in to have it looked over. Of course we were anxious, worried about the car, and this was also the first time we brought a car here (thanks yelp for the recommendation!) so you never know......BUT this was a wonderful experience. They're busy but if you call in advance they will coordinate a good time to bring the car in. They were efficient with their assessment and they called us promptly to tell us that the car was in great condition and he would recommend no changes or fixes. We were concerned about the battery and while he said it's getting a bit low, he said we should just keep an eye on it when we get our oil changes. I was so impressed with this level of honesty and customer service. We will continue going to AB marathon for all our car needs. And it's in our neighborhood! Yay! read more

I went to AB Marathon for an oil change, and this is the first positive experience I've had dealing with auto repair. The people who work there were all extremely friendly, they didn't try to upsell anything to me, and the oil change took exactly as long as they said it would. I will definitely be returning the next time I need an auto check up. read more

if you love your car like I do, don't take it to AB Marathon. Very bad service. They must have been good in the past but not anymore. I had a bad experience both times I took my car here. The owner and his son are rude and charge you a lot more for a lot less. Enough said.. bottom line you get what you pay for. In my case I did not even get what I paid for read more

Went here due to the rave reviews, to take advantage of an advertised special. They didn't have any other cars or customers waiting and you would think when you tell people you are in a rush to get somewhere that they would get to the job ASAP, especially when they are not busy. Instead, they made it all about what they found wrong with my car. It surprised me that they spent so much time on this, since I'd already said that I knew my car had problems but I didn't have the time (or money) to address them and had to get going. Yes, they were friendly and polite, but I felt like I was being seen as an easy mark during a low traffic period, which I did not appreciate. When they finally got around to it, the service I went there for was done fine. I really wanted to like this place, but I'm skeptical about returning. read more

By far the best experience I have had in Chicago with getting an oil change. The guys here are so kind and honest. They were very reasonable and I will for sure be coming back for future car service needs. read more

I cannot begin to express how amazing this shop is!!! Paul and Aladdin are so kind and honest. I brought in my 1997 Ford van that my old mechanic screwed me on multiple trips and Paul and Aladdin fixed it up right. They kept me informed on the process throughout and when the job was taking longer than expected they waived the extra labor fees. Seriously, these guys are great! read more

After being seriously let down by the newly remodeled Sears Auto Center on Lawrence, I looked for the best Yelp reviews for tires in the area. I made the right choice! Not only are they nice and reasonable, but got me in and out so quickly and even gave me a diet coke while I waited :) Seriously, they were already working on the car by the time I filled out my paperwork, my tires were waiting for me when I got there! read more

This place is incredible. Took the car in, they ran all if the tests, topped off all the fluids and called and let me know that the computer just threw an error, nothing was really wrong. Didn't charge me for anything or even try to upsell me. read more

From initial call all the way through to payment. They were friendly, efficient and totally up front about everything. The cost was actually lower than the estimate. I would absolutely recommend. read more

I've never written a review before but felt compelled to after my experience here. Hands down the best customer service I've received in years. As someone who works in the business of customer service I can say that they went above and beyond. My 2003 Jaguar had been having trouble for a few months and I admittedly neglected to take it in for fear of the cost and the hassle. So when I found out I would be gone for 6 months for work I parked it in my garage space and decided to deal with it another day. Well the day finally came to deal with it however it wouldn't start. Surprise. So I went to the garage at the end of my block hoping that they would be able to jump it to get it into the shop. I had a bad feeling the moment I walked in. I waited quite some time before someone acknowledged my presence. When the owner finally did he said that they were really busy and that I would have to come back the following week when things slowed down. I wasn't in a big rush to have the car repaired so I complied with his instructions. I went back the following week and waited and waited and waited for someone to come speak to me. I walked out and decided to give them a call since they were the closest garage to me. I called several times before getting the voicemail. Left a voicemail and decided to start looking for other garages. Read the reviews here and hesitantly gave them a call. Paul picked up on the 2nd ring and was AMAZINGLY pleasant. He suggested that he dispatch a service to jump the car rather than just assume that it wouldn't start. I asked that he dispatch a tow truck instead because I feared it was more than just the battery. He without hesitation said "You know your car better than I do." and within 30 minutes a tow truck was coming down the alley to the rescue. The tow truck driver was very pleasant as well! The follow up was amazing. I knew I was going out of town while the car was in the shop and Paul remembered when he gave me a call back that I was in Toronto and didn't have long to talk. He gave me the run down of everything that was wrong (6 months in a garage that's a long list) and was just so courteous. I elected to postpone some of the repairs due to the long list of things needed. I picked the car up today and much to my surprise they had had it washed! In my line of work time is money and this couldn't have been more efficient. I frequent a lot of 4 and 5 star hotels recruiting talent and I can tell you that I rarely see this level of attention to detail. read more

Paul is the man! He is very knowledgeable and knows the ins and outs. He will diagnose the exact problem on the car and offer solutions and suggestions, no pressure at all from him to do a certain job, it is all on the customer to decide (as it always should be). This is the best shop in town, by far. read more