I paid $900 for a belt, roller and alternator. Okay cool. A week later my car battery light comes on. I replace the battery cuz how could it be the alternator when these lovely people just changed it. Didn't Fix it. Okay let's have the alternator tested I guess. It's fried. They put in an untested broken alternator. Okay fine I'll bring it back up. Brought it back to this shop, they tested it. It's the alternator. That's ask the guy says to my wife "yeah it's the alternator" then nothing for a minute. My wife asks "can you replace it?" Guy says "uh yeah we can" again quiet for a minute. My wife says "like for free?" Again just "sure" Sure. 3 days of Ubers to and from work adding up to about $300. No apologies. Nothing extra to save face. Nothing. Okay. Again. Says it will be ready in 4 days. 4 days later here I am picking it up. Yay! I rush over after work. My wife called ahead to make sure I could pick it up. The guy says he's going to leave the key In The van. She asks him to not do that, she's concerned about her car getting stolen. Fair. He said "oh don't worry I'll go ahead and keep it in the office!" I show up a few minutes before they close. The door is already locked. Okay I knock. I get greeted by a man saying "hello?" "Hi! I'm here to pick up the van out front!" He looks at me and grunts "the keys are on the floor inside" then closes the door. Nice. Real nice. Will not be coming back. Do not recommend. I'll take my business to someone who will do the job right and IF they make a mistake, will own up to that shit and apologize. Thanks. Also attached is the receipt from the free replacement under warranty. read more

Country Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Elburn, Illinois

We've used Country Automotive in Elburn for the past 15 years, and especially since Ryan became the manager, it's the best and most trustworthy automotive service we've found, ever. If you live in the Elburn area, I'd highly recommend checking out Country Automotive! read more

We have had our family's cars serviced and repaired at Country Automotive for years. They are always up front about the cost of repairs and any issues that need to be addressed. You never have to worry about the made-up crap that some of the franchise automotive repair shops try to tack on. Quality service every time. read more

I have been using Country Automotive as my vehicles repair service since 2017. I have not been disappointed in the least. I have always been treated in a most professional manner and have never felt that I was being charged for unneeded parts or services. I have found them to be a very outstanding and reputable automotive repair facility, with remarkably fair and affordable pricing. I am glad they are located here in Elburn. read more

I have all good things to say about country automotive. They provide a quality service at a fair price. They are very good about communicating what exactly you need done to your vehicle. read more

I brought my Highlander here for a few items to be handled. They were able to service my vehicle quickly and answered all of my questions. I had my brake pads and rotors replaced and the work and price were both great. I spoke with Ryan and he was professional and polite throughout the entire process. I would recommend that location to anyone. read more

I've been going there for as long as I can remember. They have been honest, reasonably priced, good communicators, respectful of my time, and they've always been able to accurately diagnose any problems. read more

I am very disappointed in this place. I came here twice before in the last month and have probably spent almost a grand ( which might not seem like a lot to some, but it is to me!). A few days before I moved to Madison Wisconsin I had my brakes done. Just the rotors, because the pads were fine, according to them. The next day, the right rear starts making noise, like metal clanking. I chalked it up to the metal chair I had in the trunk. Nope, it was my dust shield on the car. It had come loose or fallen off. So I called the shop and gave them two options: either I get it fixed in Madison and send them a bill, or I come down to Elburn and get gas money. I live two hours away. So I drove down here today, and I get told that the dust shield is rusted through and fell off. I said, well, no one said a word the last time I was here. The man behind the counter told me that I didn't even need the dust shield. Huh?? I'm sorry. Yes I do. So I told them it's still not braking well, and it's going to brake worse without the shield. He said "well my guys say it's fine." I told him well I just drove here and have been driving it for the last two weeks now and I'm telling you it's NOT FINE. You know what this jerk said?? "Well, what do you want me to do? Give you all new brakes??" The freaking attitude was what got me. I am one of the nicest people in the world until you piss me off, and believe me, I'm pissed off. They are currently sanding the pads, to see if that will help. I'm going to drive it around, to see if that helps. I will never ever recommend this place to anyone, especially a single young female. You'll get screwed like with most other car places . read more

I needed some exhaust work done on my car. Country Automotive made it quick and painless. Not only were they very professional, they were also very reasonably priced! I would definitely recommend them. read more

I like these guys! They're very friendly and extremely easy to work with when your car needs service or a tow. I don't feel like I'm getting ripped off either. On one occasion I felt like they could have done a better job with the work so I took it back. They addressed my concerns immediately and made me feel good about the situation for no extra charge. I have always received prompt service even when I dropped my car off unexpectedly for them to look at. read more

Best place I've ever taken my car for work. Good work and they stand behind it. If fix wasn't right they make it right no charge. Trustworthy and friendly. read more

I had an alignment, they failed to notice the bent sub frame on my car and instead recommended replacing other front end parts. They must not have looked under the car like the second shop did; the second shop replaced the sub frame for a reasonable price. read more

Brought them my 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer to have the exhaust repaired. Told the service writer I need the car to be dependable and asked to have it thoroughly inspected for anything showing wear that may give me trouble or will need to be replaced soon. They called me with a list. The car needed new tie rod ends, a wheel, 4 tires, and brake rotors & pads. Gave them the ok & purchased from them 4 new Michelin high mileage tires. Received another call with another list. The front struts and the rear lower control arms need to be replaced. Asked if that was everything & I was told yes. Again, told the service writer the car must be dependable and to make the necessary repairs. Total charge - $3,654.06. Drove the car for 9 months & less than 9000 miles. Discovered the new rear tires are warn through to the belts. Brought the car back & was told the rear upper control arms are bad & it would be another $1,300 to replace them. I asked about all the work they had already done & why this was not replaced at the same time. His response was, "they must have been ok." I asked about the tires. They don't wear out overnight & because there are so few miles on them, doesn't that indicate the upper control arms were bad from the time the tires were installed? He had no response. The bottom line is they are unwilling to cover the repair or even work a deal with me. Does anyone know of a shop that stands behind their work? read more

Since we are not automotive experts, we need to trust the place we take our cars. We've been taking our cars to Country Automotive in Elburn, IL, upon the recommendation of a co-worker since we move here 17 years ago. This is as good as it gets in automotive service. As soon as our vehicles come off of warranty service, they go to Country Automotive. They are good people, We totally trust both their prices and the quality of their work. And when you're driving your car, your life is on the line. Seriously. So we feel very fortunate to have Country Automotive right here in Elburn. read more

We've lived in Elburn for the past 20 years. We trust the honesty and reliability of Milt and Country Automotive. It's getting harder to find that these days, and we are fortunate they were recommended to us soon after we moved. read more