If you're looking for a mechanic you can actually trust, stop searching and go straight to Golf…read moreCrawford Auto Service. Chris and his team are hands-down the best in the business. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this isn't your typical auto shop. They take the time to explain everything clearly, tell you what actually needs to be done (and what doesn't), and treat you like a person--not just another ticket. What really sets them apart is their honesty and consistency. You never feel upsold, pressured, or in the dark. Just straightforward, high-quality work at fair prices--every single time. And somehow, they always find a way to come through when you need them most, even when they're busy. They've been a trusted name in the Evanston area for decades, and it shows in the way they operate and the loyalty they've built with customers. Chris runs an incredible shop, and his team reflects that standard across the board--professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely good people. It's rare to find a place like this. Once you go to Crawford Golf Auto, you won't go anywhere else.

February 2026 Hit my driver's side mirror and lost sleep…read moreover what a new one would be. Chris took it apart and in 6 minutes I was on the road with it good as new. Best last tuneup and diagnostic report. Try them out. (Ps my photo is in your Yelp header right now. )

Quick, thorough and reasonably priced. I found a "keeper". It's nice to find a reliable mechanic…read more Thx!

We had grinding in our brakes and so my wife took it to a mechanic in our neighborhood who said we…read moredefinitely needed front and rear brakes but the price seemed really high. I was doing some research and saw Norms was highly rated so I took a shot and brought the car there yesterday (Sat). Robert was great! He/they actually felt I didn't need two new sets of brakes and only needed one. They jumped on it and installed front pads and rotors in two hours. We just moved to the area and I feel like I got lucky finding a trustworthy mechanic shop. Thanks, Robert and Norms!

Honestly can't recommend Warren's enough. They're honest and thorough and explain things well and…read moreget repairs done efficiently. Having your car need service sucks but I don't dread bringing mine here. Priced are fair.

This place is amazing, fair, honest and the owner Warren and his staff are the BEST!!…read more I will give you a small example. My 2013 Mazda CX5 license plate screw broke and I couldn't get it off. I had many people try and nothing. The dealer wanted $175 to get it done as they said the bumper would have to be removed. I went to Warren's, and he personally got it off in under a minute and didn't charge me a dime for the service only $10 for the rust proof screws. Top that!! I won't go anywhere else to service my car. He also replaced my engine for a fraction of the price of others, and it is out on the road in great condition to this day as my kid's car. Truely a great shop and owner!!!

Fixed my front fender and bumper in just three days. Great staff and great service. Most…read moreimportantly price was great.

I took my car to this shop after my airbag was stolen because they were one of the few places open…read moreon a Saturday that claimed they could handle the repair. They had decent reviews online, so I gave them a chance. Unfortunately, this turned into one of the worst repair experiences I've ever had. Right away, Sunny tried convincing me to include unrelated scratches and dents in the insurance claim and suggested I tell insurance they were caused by the vandalism. I refused and only authorized repairs related to the theft. The shop has signs everywhere about $175/day storage fees. When I specifically asked about them at drop-off, I was told no storage fees would apply because my car was being repaired. That turned out to be false. What they don't clearly tell you is that they may start charging storage fees while waiting for parts, even when delays are outside your control. In my case, they knew from day one that airbags were on backorder due to widespread thefts and recalls. Despite that, they later claimed they "had no idea" parts would take so long and suddenly tried billing over $4,000 in storage fees. At no point did they notify me that storage charges had started accumulating. I only found out after they tried billing my insurance company. When insurance refused to pay, the shop told me I would have to pay and "maybe" get reimbursed later. Communication was terrible throughout the process. I constantly had to chase them for updates through ignored texts and repeated phone calls. I dealt mostly with Sunny and AJ, but neither seemed to know the full status of my repairs. The final straw was when they claimed my car needed dealership recalibration after the airbag replacement because dashboard warning lights were on. They insisted this was absolutely necessary and said the dealership quote was around $1,250. They even texted me saying my car had already been dropped off at the dealership. Three days later, after I followed up again, I learned they had never actually taken the car there. Suddenly the quote had "changed" and they were supposedly calling around for better prices. None of this was communicated proactively. At that point, I picked up my car because I no longer trusted them. They tried hard to convince me not to take it, saying the vehicle was unsafe to drive because of the warning lights. They also refused to release the car unless I paid several days of storage fees. Ironically, less than five minutes after leaving the shop, every warning light on my dashboard turned off. I then contacted multiple dealerships myself and physically brought the car to two. Every dealership told me the airbag module did NOT need recalibration. So this shop was attempting to keep my car longer and push insurance to approve a repair that apparently wasn't even necessary. To make matters worse, the detailing work my insurance paid for was sloppy. There was still glass inside the vehicle after pickup, and they tried charging insurance to replace an interior door panel for "water staining" instead of simply cleaning it. I cleaned it myself. Bottom line: avoid this shop if you value transparency, communication, or honesty. My experience involved constant delays, poor communication, and threats of excessive storage fees while they tried to maximize insurance payouts.

My daughter was staying in the city when her catalytic converter was stolen. I had heard of Mayday…read moreAuto Service in Evanston from a friend and called them for advice. They assured me that it was safe for her to drive it to them and provided an estimate after assessing the extent of the damage. Thank you, Mayday Auto Shop, for the tremendous service and for getting her back on the road in a few hours. Highly recommend Mayday Auto Service for reliable, trustworthy service. We live out of state--otherwise, they would be my go-to service shop!

It's Just a simple, trustworthy place. Been going here for about 4 years and I Highly recommend.read more

Great local business good professional friendly service. Reasonable prices. They did and alignment…read morejob for me - no issues.

Took my Mini Cooper to G&G for brake work and couldn't be happier with the experience. The team was…read moreincredibly efficient and had me back on the road quickly. What really stood out: they spotted an issue with my brake lights during the inspection and fixed it without trying to inflate the bill with a bunch of "while we're in there" repairs that I didn't need. They were upfront about pricing, communicated clearly every step of the way, and genuinely seemed to care about doing right by me rather than maximizing their profit. It's so refreshing to find a shop that values their customers and does quality work without the typical mechanic runaround. G&G has earned my trust and my business going forward. Highly recommend if you want honest service at fair prices!

MPH so far has been good and honest. Started bringing in my vehicles to them with my brother's…read morerecco. Ask for Romeo I find he gives honest advice and what repair is needed and advises urgent fixes . Mabuhay MPH

My mechanic for decades had passed away, but before doing so, referred all of his customers to…read moreMcCormick Auto Care. Today was my first visit. I explained my issue to Russ and he took down my information and keys. He'd warned me they were unexpectedly busy and I might be there all day. I settled in to wait. After a while I decided to order some food delivery and my car was repaired and ready to go before my food arrived. I was very grateful they took care of the issue so quickly and I was done hours earlier than expected. Russ explained everything that needed to be done and I was on my way. Great experience overall and I'm glad to have a new trustworthy mechanic!

Affordable prices, trustworthy mechanic, quality work…read more Elpidio (he took over Keiji Auto Services) in Skokie is the best mechanic I have found, period. I have been bringing my Honda Civic and my BMW X3 to him for years and have never once had an issue with his work or his pricing. Not once. Most recently I needed a drive belt replacement. Called in the morning, car was done by the afternoon, at HALF the price the dealership quoted me. No upsells, no confusion, no feeling like you're getting taken advantage of. He is an honest, hardworking mechanic who knows exactly what he is doing, and frankly he should be charging more than he does. The only reason he doesn't have more reviews is because he is the last of a dying breed. He's focused on doing good work, not marketing himself. If you need a mechanic you can trust and never have to think twice about, save his number now.

Keiji is one of the kindest knowledgeable people I've met and I'm so very thankful for all the car…read morecare over the years. Thank you Keiji! -Solara

Hollywood Auto always takes good care of me. I have an old Toyota Prius. They know what they are…read moredoing! I've been going here for at least 20 years. Thank you Joe and Sam!

Nice folks at Hollywood who answered all my questions. I see why people like them, but I couldn't…read morejustify the cost to myself. Got the work done for ~35% less at another shop.

Came here for a small side swipe of our SUV, so everything went through insurance (not sure if that…read morechanges anything). It took about a week to fix our car, which I thought was a little longer than necessary, but no big deal, since our insurance covered a rental car. I was a little disappointed when they didn't replace 100% everything, and we weren't told it wouldn't be replaced until after we already finished the repairs and noticed the difference. That was pretty disappointing and I think should've been pointed out before deciding to have them fix the car, since we could've gone elsewhere that the insurance company provided. Otherwise, repair was completed as expected.

Perfectly professional, helpful suggestions, no pressure, and so quick! GM Eric did a fantastic job.read more