Friendly and FAIR mechanics and staff make this a good experience. Pete is very trustworthy and…read morepleasant to work with. They evaluate your car well and, when needed, make the repairs needed with excellent, quality work and in a timely fashion.

Pete's was recommended by a good friend, who had been taking her vehicle there for years…read more Recommendations to me are very importation especially coming from someone who I've known and respected for years. Also I know this person only gives referrals, when we'll deserved. Prior to going to Pete's, I had a bad experience with a local business, mechanic and tire shop in the area (North Ave & Harlem). Went for an oil change, tire rotation and once over before putting my vehicle on the road in late June. Was told my radiator had a leak and it would be expensive to repair. Weeks prior, my husband vehicle had been leaking fluids on the garage floor, so i purchased two silver large cookie sheets from a auto mechanic store, to catch liquid and keep from staining the floor, put one under each vehicle. His vehicle did continue to leak and stain the pan, but my mine was clean nothing, and still looking new after several weeks. I explained this to the very polite and professional desk personnel. He insisted there was a leak. I'm panicking because I was unsure if we should put the vehicle on the road. But we did, stopping along the way to check the radiator fluids several times, never did the fluids go low even to today, That was in late June and here we are in mid October. When I took the vehicle to Pete's for brakes had him check the radiator for any leaks or abnormalities. Me Pete stated, there was no leaks and he looked fine, which saved me around 1700.00. Thank you Pete's!!!!!

love Car one Caesar and Bruno are amazing people, I was recommended by Valvoline and what a great…read morespot. They are so honest and do such a great job On the spot, Two days in a row and I had everything done for the winter. Also the conversation is always pleasant. Thanks Lisa w/Equniox

First time at a local automotive service, and I have no regrets. They were really friendly and…read moreready to help out. I came here due to a flat tire and there were none of my regular auto-shops nearby. They helped me out with ordering a new tire for me and installing it the next day. The waiting area was very clean and tidy. You can see the cars and the shop through some windows in the waiting room. I would recommend this place to others if they are in the area.

Forest Park Auto has serviced my car a few times. I was very impressed by the service, speed and…read morequality of work. More importantly, Forest Park Auto has been honest and very trustworthy. They are very transparent and the prices are very reasonable.

Crooked shop. Avoid. Brought my own shocks and sway bar links--they didn't install them and then…read morecharged me. 1 star because 0 isn't an option.

Forest Automotive Inc. is truthfully the best car service shop in our area, a garage of outstanding…read moreveteran mechanics who will never steer you wrong. Many family members, as well as parishioners of the former St. Catherine's & St. Lucy's Church of Oak Park, have relied on their expertise and integrity for 30+ years. This is a garage of really knowledgeable and friendly old school mechanics, who have serviced and repaired it all. Special shout out to Scott, whose body runs on engine oil, for all his excellent work and advice! This automotive shop doesn't have to have coffee and sweets in its waiting area to win us over, we've been grateful fans for a long time now.

My sons truck broke down on Thanksgiving evening of all days! (2001 Chevy Silverado with over…read more200.000 miles) Got a tow truck to take it to Forest Automotive. The owner (Scott) called me after the holiday to tell me he wants to do a thorough inspection of the vehicle because of the distance between the shop and my home. (We live in Plainfield) After a few days and many hours of investigation he determined that it might have been something to do with a crankshaft sensor relearn (a parts cannon D.I.Y. project that I failed to do) We picked up the truck yesterday and made the 33 mile trip home with no issues. I highly recommend Forest Automotive because in this day and age not many shops take the time to make sure their work is completed to the best of their ability!! I would not hesitate to drive the 33 miles now for auto repair at Forest Automotive.

The most helpful shop I've been to in years. On a Friday afternoon, I called asking if they could…read morecheck my car and they were able to get me in and out in an hour all fixed up before the weekend. Amazing customer service, will definitely be back.

I've been here twice and happy both times. The staff are nice. Called both times to make an…read moreappointment and they usually have availability the next day or two. Didn't have to wait too long. They also gave me a very fair price and assessment overall. The shop is very clean and organized. Will definitely come back

DANGER!!!! My wife had her tires rotated at "Elite" before…read moreheading on a road trip to North Carolina. Because of abnormal noises from her back left wheel, she pulled over to a repair shop in Indiana only to find that the wheel was about to fall off because only one of 5 lug nuts was in place and tightened. She could have been killed. The owner acknowledged the mistake, apologized, and paid for her repair in Indy. Some mistakes simply can't happen!

Stands behind his work. He has always been timely in…read moreservice. He offers choices on parts like batteries and tires.

I've learned through the years. If you want your car fixed right? Look for an experience. Mechanic…read moresomeone who's been around for a while... I've been extremely satisfied with the service...... I will never trust my vehicle with anybody else.... I had a few noises going on in the front of the vehicle and I had it at another mechanic prior to bringing it to H&R .I was charged over 1500 sway bar And control arm repairs And I was still hearing the noise. Had to bring it back there because they did the first repairs. Then they told me it was a transmission mount which is another 500 .... And I still heard the noise, i was done... I decided to bring it to Forest Park.. where they inspected the vehicle to see what the problem was. And it was my brakes and calipers.. so I do believe experience allows you to know what you're looking for in my opinion...

I will start by saying this is not a personal review of Larry as he was very nice along the way…read more But at the end of the day, this was an awful awful experience. If you care about your car, your time, and your money, DO NOT take your vehicle to H&R Auto and Towing. Their complete incompetence, dishonesty, and negligence have cost me months of frustration and thousands of dollars--and they have refused to take responsibility for their terrible work. Botched Repairs From Day One In June 2024, I hit an object on the highway, which destroyed my transmission and bent my subframe. My insurance covered the repairs, and I--unfortunately--trusted H&R Auto with the job. That was the biggest mistake I could have made. It took them three months to return my car. Immediately, issues started popping up, forcing me to bring the car back multiple times over the next three months to fix things they should have done correctly the first time. Instead of using quality parts, they cut corners at every opportunity, installing junkyard parts without properly inspecting or replacing necessary components. H&R's Negligence Leads to Catastrophic Failure In November 2024, my transfer case completely failed due to H&R's failure to properly install or replace the seals between it and the transmission. Fred's Garage, a well-respected and trustworthy shop, inspected the damage and confirmed that H&R either installed the seals incorrectly or didn't replace them at all. I had no choice but to take it back to H&R, and they claimed to have fixed it. But when I took my car back to Fred's for an inspection, they found a new transmission leak--meaning H&R STILL didn't do the job right. At this point, I could no longer trust H&R with my vehicle, so I paid $2,303.26 out of pocket to have Fred's Garage fix their mistakes. That's money I should never have had to spend if H&R had done their job properly. Refusal to Take Responsibility I sent H&R a formal demand letter requesting reimbursement for the money I had to spend due to their gross incompetence and negligence. They have ignored it. No response. If they respond in the next few days I will consider changing or removing this review. I am escalating this issue by: Filing a formal complaint with the Illinois Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division I may take legal action to recover my costs Making sure everyone knows how they operate by posting this review everywhere I can Do Yourself a Favor - GO ELSEWHERE There are plenty of reputable mechanics out there--H&R Auto and Towing is NOT one of them. If you value your car, stay far away.

I visited this location to get all tires changed on my car. Ralph was extremely helpful in helping…read moreme pick the best tires for my vehicle given my budget. I'm always leary of going to any place related to car mechanical work or replacements so it's always a huge relief when I find someone who is trustworthy. Only downside to Pepboys is they didn't have enough seating for people waiting on their cars and they didn't have wipes so I could wipe down my steering wheel when it was returned (Midas did this for me so maybe I was just lucky). There's plenty of shops next door that you can walk around in while waiting for your car and this proved to be very useful for me. Good Pep Boys location.

Todos mis servicios de instalación de llantas los hago con pep boys y siempre llevo mis propias…read morellantas y hoy cuando fui me dijeron que solo las instalaban si las compraba ahí mismo y justo yo las llevaba. Pesimo servici. El señor que me atendió se llama Alex. No lo recomiendo para nada mejor vallan a otro

Busy busy busy. Show up early and get in line. There is some parking in back. The owner tries to…read morekeep the cost down but labor can get up there. But the mechanics need to be paid. The work they've done has been great. No return issues. The AC is almost too cold in my 14 yo Subaru.

BEST automotive service I've experienced anywhere! I had to wait in line with about 12 other people…read morewho had queued up 45 minutes before this shop opened on a Friday morning, but totally worth it to score a spot! They fixed my air conditioner for less than $200 and that was huge for me as I get very feisty and head-achey with having to drive anywhere in hot Chicago summer weather and I was so relieved to get it fixed quickly and at such a great price. Thank you!!!

I have been coming to Joe off and on for many years. He tells it like it is. Does not try to…read moreoversell anything. Excellent work.

Great local car shop. Wry trustworthy and do great work. Have been with them for two cars they…read morehave kept running much longer than they should have.