I've been driving for sixty years, mostly cars that I owned myself and have , and I've been to A LOT of garages. Bove's is by far the best! Honest and totally competent. Willing to do smaller jobs most places wouldn't. Nice folks, too! I've been taking my 100,000 plus mile cars there for over for five years and I won't consider going anywhere else. read more

Bove has been super busy, but they still got me in within a week. They let me drop my van off the night before, so I didn't have to just leave it on the side of the road with the keys under the mat. They actually have a drop box, but since I got there right before they closed, they went ahead and put my van in the gated area for me. The next day was the repair. They diagnosed the issue quickly and still took the time to check everything else. Turned out it was a heater hose (which is pretty common in my vehicle). They had to order the part and do an oil change, but everything was done by 8 a.m. the next morning! I'm more than satisfied. Oh--and when you get your oil changed there, they give you 6 months of roadside assistance! How cool is that? The customer service is amazing--everyone's all smiles, and they don't rush you out the door. They're happy to chat or explain what's going on with your car. Amazing core values and great prices! . Just an all-around great place. read more

Straight shooters, honest, friendly, explaining things. Provided a ride so I didn't have to wait, too!

Tony and his team take care of your concerns and repairs. A nice waiting area and a ride home if you need to leave your car.

Outstanding communication and service. Air-conditioning went out in my Camry and another shop just couldn't find the issue after 3 tries. So I decided to find a different shop. Bove's was suggested to us by a friend of my wife. All the staff were very friendly and courteous whether it was just me arriving to find a packed lot and one of the workers immediately telling me he was moving a car and I could park it where that car was to my leaving after I paid and the "have a good days" from everyone that came across my path to the car. I've put 2000 miles on the car while on vacation since then (just a week and a half ago) and the air conditioner is working better than it has In a long time. For the first time since I've owned the car, I actually need to either turn down the speed of the blower and/or adjust the temperature. In other words, it's like new. Which, I suppose, that's what a repair should be like. Tony called me every step.of the way and explained in great detail with what the mechanics were finding. Thanks to the Bove's crew! You did a great job and gained a new customer even though going to the mechanic is like visiting the dentist. Highly recommend. read more

Good repairs. Reasonably priced. Explained so you can understand. Nice guys. If you are looking for a relationship with mechanics who will get to know your car, and not just an oil change on the fly, call them. They do oil changes too, of course. read more

Very pleasant to work with, very patient, explained everything very well, seemed to be very honest & upfront about things, in a very gentle, yet professional way. The facility was exceptionally neat & clean inside & outside. Very impressive. read more

At first I was not sure about this company I took my car there for AC condenser when I picked it up and made it back home my hood wouldn't open up so I thought I was going to have a problem with this company but after I spoke with him I still was not happy with this company but after I took it back up there Tony said he will take care me done a good job everything I was happy with the repairs that he made so in my opinion this mechanic place is a okay they didn't treat a woman badly they helped me and I appreciate all the help that Tony gave me I recommend this place to any woman that need help with their car read more

They always do a great job of taking care of my mint condition 1996 Pontiac Firebird.

Went above and beyond. Prices were very reasonable. Staff is the nicest of any auto repair shop around

I have been looking for a fair priced and honest auto repair shop and after seatching and getting ripped off for over 15 years, I found Boves Auto Repair on Yelp, saw they had some good reviews and also they picked up and dropped off our car at no extra charge. I have used them teice for routine maintenance and they are beyond excellent, amazing, friendly, efficient, fair priced, and just all around great. I can't think of 1 bad thing about them. Highly, hugely and definitely recommend you take your vehicle to them next time you need auto work read more

Hands down the best auto repair shop, would recommend to everyone. Our car broke down traveling home to another state and they showed exceptional kindness making sure we got home safely. I've never experienced this level of service before and they truly care about their customers. Rockford community is lucky to have such an amazing business. read more

Brought my 2011 truck in for a tuneup and they were amazing! Very honest, super friendly and inexpensive. I doubt go anywhere else.

Having brought multiple cars in here for service, Boves is hands down one of the most trustworthy, friendly, service oriented auto repair locations in the area. Their staff will do whatever it takes to accommodate you, they are timely in their service and I never question the work they've done on any of my vehicles. read more

My vehicle was towed to Bove's Automotive on 1/30/23 and the major repairs were fixed with additional items I wanted done in 1 day! I was driving my vehicle home in less than 24 hours of not being able to drive it. read more

Tony and Tim were a god sent!! They knew exactly what was wrong with my Tacoma and took care of it in a heartbeat! Our truck's flywheel was a mess!!! We were new to town and didnt know who we could trust! Sooo glad we took the chance with Bove's! Tony knows his stuff and you couldnt meet a more honest guy! You are a gem in the Rockford area!! 5 stars ALL the way!!! read more

Expert analysis of issues. Finished on time and for slightly under quoted price. Clean, workmanlike facility. Not the cheapest place in town but excellent quality comes at a price and Tony and his crew do an excellent job. read more

Their mechanics are very skilled and they do a thorough inspection of my vehicle every time I take it in for an oil change.

I can't say enough good things about Tony and his team. I've been going to him for the last two years, and now would not take my car anywhere else. They take care of you like family. He has answered my emails while hiking on vacation as well as at 10 pm. Fair and honest prices, and they do great work. My car is too low to get alignment done at his shop, so he even took it somewhere else for me to get it done while I was getting other things taken care of at his shop. Once again, I can't recommend him highly enough. I'm so glad to have found Bove's after moving to the area. read more

great service. honest and always think about your needs. they do not try to upsell you. In fact, they will tell you what you DON'T need done and how to save you money meeting the needs of you and your vehicle. read more

With all the phony mechanics who want to to rob you blind, it is nice to know you can trust in Tony. You will always get respectable and honest service, not to mention top notch car and professional repairs. I live in Machesney Park and I do not mind driving downtown to Boves. I have been going there for almost 15yrs. Thanks Boves! read more

The only auto shop that I take my cars. Family owned and a responsible community involved business. They are honest and treat you like family, that's because once you start going there, you become family. Give them a try, you owe it to yourself and especially your car! read more

Thanks Bove's for the fast, professional, and reasonably priced service. You certainly go above and beyond in your customer service. It means so much in this day and age of being treated like a number. I will refer you to all my friends. Shelley M. Rockford read more

I had a check engine light on my 2008 corolla. I called them and asked them if they could do a quick diagnostic and if needed I could drop my car off another day. When I got there they had the diagnostic test done within two minutes and determined that there was a fuel vapor leak. They gave me a new gas cap and told me to drive around and report if the check engine light returned. They didn't charge me anything for the gas cap. These guys are the best. read more

Great guys to work with. I have taken both my vehicles there. Fixed very fast and the price was right.

"Honest, friendly, and goes above and beyond for its customers." That's how a co-worker of mine described Bove's when she was recommending an auto shop to me: a shop that she advised she had been using for the past 15 years. The verdict: that could not be anything more than the truth! Most professional shop I've ever been too, clean, and amazing customer service from the friendly owner and staff. They're honest and will tell you everything you need to know to make an informed decision on a repair. They want to keep you as a return customer and it shows in the respect and service they give you. For example: my co-worker's son had to take a manual shift vehicle in to repair. The problem was he did not use the manual shift properly. After repairing, the owner took the time to teach him the proper way to use it. If you don't call that going above and beyond for its customers, than I don't know what to tell ya! read more