The owner reattached the transmission skid plate without an appointment. Very friendly and helpful.

We brought our RV here 8 months ago needing. New engine. Larry said sure no problem I can make that happen. Needless to say we received very very poor service. He keep leading us on about when it was going to be done. We had to make phone calls to him to get an update . Parts weren't ordered when he said they were order. Larry put back on the old rusty bolts instead of putting new ones on. On Friday I came to pay our final bill and told me he'd drive it Saturday make sure everything was good and Monday I could pick it up. Well Monday came and now we owe more money which was never discussed. And he never drove the RV. Iv been paying in checks now I have to pay in cash. What is that? Now he wants us to come back tomorrow to pick it up. Please don't take your cars to him. I believe he over charged us , the service was horrible, no communication and when we went to pick it up he said he ever agreed to anything So we picked up our RV today. My husband couldn't even drive it over 30. Larry promised that he would redo our engine and have it running like it should clearly it's not read more

Johnson Automotive - This is how I'm supposed to take my RV home after paying him up substantial amount of money to fix the engine. I had to call the police - Auto Repair Near Me - Fairbury, Illinois

We were on the way to Champaign and our tire blew out in the middle of nowher. Googled tow trucks and Johnson Automotive came up. We called and Larry was extremely friendly and calming. He came straight away, brought us back to his shop put on a new tire and we were back on our way within the hour. Great service, extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. read more

DO NOT GO TO LARRY JOHNSON. He is a scam mechanic. He will overcharge, not do the work, mess up your car, take your money and then refuse to even look at it unless you give him more money he didn't earn. Stay away from Johnson Automotive if you know what's good for you. He doctors his reviews on google and says that yelp is a crock of sh*t. read more

I had my car taken in for an auto start install and it went great. Absolutely no problems and I will be take another car in soon. Easy to work with! read more

I had a remote starter put on about a year ago and it hasn't worked as it should. I have been back several times to get it looked at. It still has no range and the excuses keep building. I shouldn't need an upgrade as he suggests, because the remotesays the range is 1500 feet and it won't even do 100 feet. Very unsatisfied. read more

Larry is the last one you want touching your car, he did an oil change incorrectly which caused a misfire on one of my engine cylinders as well as not putting my oil drain panel under my car back together properly and assumes no responsibility for his wrong doing, judging from other reviews and the responses i got from multiple shops I've brought my car to locally he's a professional at creating issues in hopes you will come back to him to fix it. I wouldn't recommend doing business with him unless you're wanting to pay several hundreds in repairs. read more

I was just back in Larry's shop the other day needing a tire patch and he was courteous, incredibly prompt, and effective (aka the tire is still goin strong, 600 miles later). I've had multiple experiences now with Larry and Johnson automotive ranging from a basic oil change to a timing belt replacement. I even called him one day and he took 20 minutes out of his schedule to help advise me on used cars - none that were sold by him, meaning he wouldn't get a direct financial benefit, but he talked with me about it anyways until I felt more comfortable and informed. I appreciate the hard work and honesty I have experienced here. Highly recommended. read more

poor customer service. very rude to customer during the conversation for auto repair. unfair price.

$471 dollars for a 5 mile tow after our son wrecked his car on a Saturday morning. We were denied access to the vehicle unless we wanted to pay the bill AND turn over the title, which is illegal. We should have been allowed to get our sons glasses out of the car since he can't see without them. On Monday morning, my husband was told the same thing. No access to the car without cash AND title. I called the State Police to verify that We should have been able to retrieve personal property and the office called Mr. Johnson to make him aware of this. Mr Johnson then called us and we were told there was nothing in the car, but we could come look. My husband and a tow truck went to pick up the vehicle, and when Mr. Johnson realized we were NOT leaving the car with him, our son's book bag with the glasses inside and his stereo equipment (that had been removed sometime before Mr. Johnson had given us a chance to get the vehicle) were retrieved from Mr Johnsons shop. He must be an amazing magician, since we were told that those things weren't in the car. After making others aware of our situation, we have heard many more horror stories about this shop. Steer clear!!! read more

I was stranded at the Limestone rest stop on I-55 near Pontiac when my ignition lock got stuck and my key wouldn't turn. I was stood up by another towing company after waiting for 2 hours (!!) and was truly feeling lost and somewhat vulnerable as a woman alone with a broken down car at a rest stop! I found Johnson Automotive via Google and made the call in a bit of a panic. Larry Johnson was so reassuring! First, he even gave me a suggestion to try in case it was just stuck and not broken. When that didn't work, he came to the rest stop with the tow truck and was both friendly and professional. I felt at ease right away! His shop in Fairbury is nice -- I got to hang out on a comfy couch, have free coffee (lots of flavors!), and chat with his mom working at the desk. Larry ordered the new part and was able to get everything fixed up super fast. The cost of the tow and repair were fair -- and quite frankly, I am so glad that he got my business as opposed to the other place. If I lived closer to Fairbury, I would definitely give Johnson Automotive all of my car maintenance and repair work. Although I wish I had visited Johnson Automotive under different circumstances, I am so glad that I found someone who is trustworthy, fair, and friendly, too! I highly recommend Johnson Automotive for repairs and for towing! read more