This is a great run local business who takes pride in their work. Extremely satisfied and will…read morerecommend them to everyone I know. They get it done.

Walden Automotive (owner Chris) has worked on four different vehicles for me and has done great…read morework at reasonable cost every time. Chris is a local who takes care of his customers, provides honest diagnosis, and fixes only what is confirmed to be wrong/defective. Walden brings back the trust and confidence you need in a "neighborhood mechanic". I have used at least six auto repair service garages in B'ton/Normal in 30 years, and haven't been to another one since I've been to Walden (Never take a car to dealer service department unless you have a warranty). They are always very busy (which should tell you something) so don't be in a hurry, but it will be done right!

Had radiator replaced on a 30 year old automobile. Price was reasonable and service was great…read more Staff is accommodating and easy to deal with. I've found a new source for repairs on my hobby car!

Was told that estimates are not free and they don't want to return the money and I was not given an…read moreoption to make things right..Brian was my go to guy for years and now under new management my trust has been shattered....guess it's all about the money and destroy a valued customer who has been happy with the prior experience but I have been wrong about Zabbs and the trust I had is definitely gone.

Employees are professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Have used their services several times…read moreand always get it fixed quick at a fair cost. Great Shop!

I happened to have a broken oil pressure sensor and had gone to a couple of other places that…read morewouldn't be able to fit me in until next week. I drive for work, and so it was a bit devastating until I came here. I explained my issue and even with a packed schedule on their end, I was able to get in quickly this morning. I greatly appreciated that I was given the price of everything upfront so that I had payment ready coming in as well. I will be coming here for a long time

I've had Rick working on my vehicles for more than 20 years and I'm proud to refer him to my…read morefriends. I cannot think of one time that I have been disappointed in the service or repair work provided. The one time I thought he was wrong he took the time to explain his diagnosis and I have to confess, it appears that he was spot on. I will continue, without a doubt, to take my vehicles to R & R Automotive Repair.

only doing 2 starts cause they're harder to remove, these ppl really deserve NO STARS. i went…read morethere to get my coolant tank fixed on a buick encore (brand new car btw, got it about a month in advance), they had my car for a little over a month and a half, i called multiple times and every time i called the lady who answered had told me "they're working on it now, it should be done by the end of the week" i was told this for 3 weeks straight. so, i went up there to check, AND THEY HADNT EVEN STARTED WORKING ON IT! the guy i spoke with, Rick, was a complete a-hole!! i went with my brother and i feel if he was not there, rick would've been way more disrespectful. i called one more time, about a week after i went up to check on it, and they said they found more problems with my car and it would take longer to fix. i didn't buy it. looking back, i should have asked what they found cause that was probably a lie too. anyways, when my car was FINALLY done 3 weeks later, i was driving back home, and my check engine light popped on, THE SAME DAY I GOT IT BACK!! They also messed with my auto-start, my brakes, and something else, cause for some reason it keeps cutting off. as i said earlier, i got my car abt a month before it was in their shop, it was running perfect, brakes were awesome, auto-start worked every time, and my car stayed on the whole time! honestly, i would NOT recommend anyone to go here. they will rip you off, play in your face for MONTHS, lie to you, and make your car worse than it was before. btw, i was charged $3,500 just for them to do absolutely NOTHING.

Last night, I had a blowout on Interstate 55 near exit 37 on my utility trailer, and unfortunately,…read moreI didn't have a spare with me. I first googled "tow truck near me" and ended up connected to what appeared to be a call center--they quoted me $850, which was more than the value of the trailer! I searched again and found Pro‑Tire, and I'm so glad I did. They came out quickly, brought a new tire, and had me back on the road in no time. The total cost for roadside service and a new tire was only $200. Exceptional service, fast response, and very reasonable pricing. Highly recommend Pro‑Tire for anyone in need of honest and reliable roadside help!

Great service, reasonable price. Steve takes interest in customer service and very knowledgeable…read moreabout mechanical issues.

I went to Don Owen tire for a large tractor tire fix. I was helped by Matt in the large tire…read moresection. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. They fixed my tire at a very fair price. Brought my tire home and put back on my tractor. I did some mowing and the next day when I came back to my tractor the tire was flat again. I was not happy but did understand that it was an old rim that the tire was on. I took the rim and tire back off and took back to Don Owen. I told them the story. I was not holding them liable because I know it is an old rim that was not in the best condition. They called me the next day and told me my tire was finished and there was no charge. I was amazed and thankful. They really stand behind their work even when in some ways it is no one's fault. Sometimes things just happen especially when the rim is almost 50 years old. It seems hard to find honest people that really stand behind their work but for me Don Owen did! Thank you Matt and thank you Don Owen Tire.

The team at Don Owen was great! They were able to assess the damage to my tire and install a new…read moretire while I waited. Shout out to Rick for top notch customer service!

We broke the axel on our travel trailer while passing through Downs, IL, late last night. We got…read morehelp from a local trucker and tow truck driver before we finished the call to AAA. Tony, from Anytime Towing, said he would come back in the morning and we could follow him to the shop where they would replace the axel. He even gave us the number for where we could get a new axel. He met up with us in the morning and we followed him to Baird's. Once we got to Baird's they took great care of us. They were able to get us in right away. It was not what they were expecting to come rolling in on a Thursday morning. They even gave us some options for entertaining our kids and where to eat. We ended up spending the day and having a great time at the Children's Museum. We were back on the road by 3pm. Thank you Baird's!!

So we'll go through the entire story. It's not just one vehicle, it's two. First in December of…read more2024 and they replaced both front wheel bearings on one truck. During that repair the CV axle boot was nicked on top leading to grease leaking down into the wheel speed sensor wiring harness. I had the truck back with them in February 2025 for an oil change. At that time the technician failed to recognize that the CV axle was leaking and told me that I needed a new brake cylinder on that wheel as the brakes were working fine I assumed, correctly, but the technician had no idea what he was looking at. In May of 2025 I had four tires replaced at a different shop where they discovered the contaminated wiring harness. Baird's did replace the CV boot, but during that repair they didn't torque a bolt holding the suspension in and it ended up backing out. Despite extensive effort from Baird's that wheel speed sensor has not worked correctly since. The vehicle that Larry is referring to had lifters and a head gasket replaced at a different shop in December of 25. In April of 2026 Baird's replaced both CV axles and did an oil change. One week later the drain plug from the oil pan fell out while driving. The vehicle was then towed back to Baird's where they refill the oil flushed it and told me everything was fine. Later that day I my son and I were working on the brakes for that same truck and discovered that when they replace the CV axles they didn't torque down the lug nuts on the tires. So my wheels were loose as well. The incident in question happened in July when one of the lifters failed and the truck experienced a misfire eventually requiring a brand new engine to the tune of almost $9000. Hunter the service advisor called me after I stopped in to discuss the situation where upon he informed me that since the lifters did not fail immediately after the oil drained out it couldn't possibly be Baird's fault and the lifters must have been bad from the start therefore it was the other shops responsibility. Hunter was very gracious (sarcasm) an offering me the opportunity for them to tear the engine down at my cost so that they could discover why the lifters failed and then charge me for the engine replacement. There was zero effort to even consider that there might have been an issue with their work.

These guys are so honest!! I took my car to carx and had the oil changedc8 months ago they told me…read morel needed $2500 work needed. I drive a Mercury Monterrey 2005. Twin Ciry put a sway bar and boots on for $500. Then in Aug. same thing again l went to carx because of 21 point coupon they said l needed new ti-rods for front end. I went to Twin city going to have them do the work and they said they are fine no charge. Now, l am going to have them work on our business trucks because of their honesty and reasonable prices. Do not go anywhere else! S.. Kern

They will get it done fast and are smart but expect too overpay for simple stuff I paid 600 to get…read morea wheel bearing replaced probably could have done it myself for abt 200‍

Great place to bring your vehicle in for repair, maintenance, or upgrades. I dropped my 2011…read moreCamaro SS off to make the exhaust slightly less tame and couldn't be happier with the results! The owner, Viva, went out of his way to make sure the job was done well! My wife and I are happy to have found our new auto shop in Bloomington!

Couldn't even get them to talk to me. I called to ask about a minor repair and was cut off twice by…read moresomeone very bluntly saying "You sound like a robot." My phone service is sometimes bad but I've never had an interaction this incredibly rude (and before 9am)! Good luck.

Chris and is staff are phenomenal he was very honest (provided proof of damageand forth coming with…read more my vehicle! I was actually in Bloomington IL for a basketball tournament at IL State university and at the hotel my car wouldn't start so Chris was able to confirm the status of the vehicle over the phone which enabled me to be confident he can fix it quickly once I got the car towed over he fixed it within hours and I was back on the road to Chicago where I live his team I is trustworthy and efficient in resolving all mechanical needs!! I plan on working with them in the future regardless of the distance!! Thanks Chris!

Fantastic! Contacted them through Yelp. Got an estimate for new brakes. They were waiting for me at…read morethe agreed time. Did the job in the estimated time and charged the estimated price. Could not have had a better experience.