Mike, the owner, was attentive and started the PPI on time. His conclusions were very detailed and tremendously helped in the decision to buy the car. Thank you for your great service! read more

Mike uses the EF word, when conversing. This is a part of his vernacular, with guy customers. The use of the EF word, is a direct reflection of his lack of education. With lady customers, he probably, cleans it up. He lied about damage to one of my plastic hubcaps. He denied the damage & blamed it on the carwash, that I go to. NO way the car wash caused the damage! I wanted the cabin filter changed, along with an overall inspection. It was not changed. I have been a solid customer, with hundreds of dollars spent. I will NOT spend any more time OR money with Mike. read more

Mike was awesome!!! I needed some exhaust work done on a 2008 MDX with 125k miles. He was the second quote/estimate I secured and after discussing the issue I left the car with him to do the work. He was very honest in the work that was needed. He sent videos and pics of the areas he needed to replace which was awesome. Explained everything and was able to save me about 75% of the first estimate. I highly recommend Mike's garage for any sort of automotive work that you need. read more

Excellent service and repair when my car key broke off the fob while in the ignition, then I had an emissions malfunction with a dashboard light, and finally, after providing detective work, repaired the ball joints that were emitting a 3 week annoying squeal. I was grateful for the kindness, excellent customer service, fair pricing, and the record amount of time to fix all of my issues. I would highly recommend them! read more

Mike is a pro's pro. He was very helpful and professional when I was in a rough spot with my truck. He texted and called often and always kept me updated. Also very reasonably priced! Use this business! read more

Came in as a first time customer today. Called around noon, brought the car in asap, and was fit into the schedule soon enough to be able to grab the car before 5pm. My a/c is fixed, the bill was extremely reasonable, and I'll definitely be coming back again to Mike's! Bonus points: everyone at the shop is very nice and are a joy to talk to, which is noteworthy after just a short visit. read more

The Best! Cannot recommend Mike's Garage enough. I had a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee that just always seemed to find new headaches to give me, no heat in just the drivers side, check engine lights for multiple reasons, ticking noises (thing was close to a bomb). Started taking it to Mike's and all issues were resolved timely and at a very reasonable price. The team takes their time to review ALL options with you once inspections are finished, with multiple paths forward depending on your budget. Very honest and just great people that perform quality work! read more

Mikes garage came thru for me way back in 2015 . From courthouse to roadhouse , This is long overdue man .thanks for getting that Benz back on the road "this man FIXES " read more

Mike's Garage - expertise at honesty prices - Auto Repair Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Had a road trip i was going on and of course i waited until the last minute to get my tires replaced. Mike was great. got me in, checked everything out, let me know about brakes, oil, etc...but only did what i asked. Been taking my cars here for a while now and will continue to do so. thanks again Mike. read more

I am a repeat customer; as Mike and his team has done in the past, they again went above and beyond to get my car repaired in short order. Their thoroughness and customer service are second to none. Mike and his staff are very personable and make you feel you have been friends for years. Thanks again Mike for going the extra mile on my Buick Lacrosse. read more

Excellent customer service was provided and most importantly, Mike is honest. I went in with two warning lights on. It turns out that they were historical error codes. The mechanics reset the system and the error codes did not come back on. If they do come back on, Mike told me pretty much exactly what we need to be done to prepare and all were at reasonable prices. He only charged me a minimal fee on this visit to check and reset. I'm new to the area and have found my mechanic! read more

Wow, wow, wow, you need to go here! This was the first time that I have ever left a mechanic feeling good about the experience, like I trusted what they said, and like I didn't feel like they were trying to get me to purchase services that I didn't need. They found a great price on parts, completed the service in a very timely manner, walked me through everything that needed to be done, and even took me into the back to show me the specific problems so I knew exactly what was going on and could see the real issues. I couldn't recommend them more. read more

These guys are the real deal. Have now brought three cars to them, and it's always quick, honest, and done right. Not your typical shop. A lot of mechanics are qualified, but this shop is a step above. Strongly recommend them.. read more

I have used Mike's garage for replacing all 4 brakes and getting new tires on my 2016 Highlander. Mike takes great pride in his work and craftsmanship and it shows through in his work. I will continue going to him as I love supporting my local businesses and he does a great job! read more

Mike's is amazing. My Cadillac SRX was serviced and diagnosed with a modest cost. They go 110 percent beyond the call! I am now a recurring customer! HONEST!!! read more

Absolutely amazing customer service and knowledge. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone and everyone who needs work done on their car. Very honest, and Mike took the time out of his day to explain to me the part that had gone bad and actually showed me pictures on Google of what the exact part even did! Even pulled out my old part and showed me where it failed. So impressed! read more

Since I found this shop on yelp I thought it was only fair that I review it on yelp! I recently moved to the area and needed a knowledgeable and reasonable mechanic when my car had a meltdown recently, with multiple issues. Mike was quick to call and talk about what he found, explained the problem, and offered a solid repair with honest pricing. Totally happy with the experience. This is now my go-to car repair shop! read more

Mike walks his talk and a very honest and hospitable guy. I use him often on my VW Passat V6. I highly recommend him to all. His place is always clean and friendly. He is very trust worthy and will tell what is really wrong with your car. This is a great place for women to go if you are unsure of car mechanics, he will treat you as if you are family. No worries. Mac read more

I just moved to Skokie and was looking for a quality shop nearby when Mike's shop was recommended by a relative. Called his tow service and they arrived within an hour and took me and my dead car over to the mechanic's. Mike went beyond to not only show me what the problems were, but got the parts ordered quickly and I was all fixed up within a couple hours. He even took a look at a few other things I had issues with and make some adjustments. Honest guy, I will be coming back whenever I need any service. Even told me not to bother with some things other chain places told me I had to do. Reasonable prices for quality work. Got the car washed too. read more

Mike tells it how it is, no beating around the bush! I love the honesty here and the prices are very reasonable!

My car stalled yesterday morning when I was driving on my way to work. I searched Yelp and found Mike's Garage. Mike, the owner, nice guy by the way, was very helpful explaining to me what the problem was. It so happened that the culprit were the battery and alternator. He's reliable, honest, and gets the job done. Pricing was also fair; unlike other shops, he never rips you off. So, if you have any car issues that needs immediate repair, give Mike a call or stop by at his shop. He'll be glad to help you out. Highly recommended! read more

AMAZING! i've driven past Mike's Garage countless times and my introduction to Mike and Tony was happenstance. my honda's ac wasn't working and i was sure it just needed freon, every other car place was going to charge me $150. i used to put freon in my old mazda, so the idea of paying $150 was not happening. my mother called Mike's Garage and he said he'd do it for $60, i was sold since i wasn't sure how to do it on my honda. he was honest, concise and nice. a lot has happened since. i ended up buying a car from him, one he purchased and worked on. the car is great and i love it!! but odd luck, something happened to the water pump within a week and i freaked out...Mike said "no worries, just bring it in." turns out the mechanic before used only his bare hands to tighten the screw, so it was inevitable it would fall off. Mike said he literally just lightly twisted it off and couldn't believe the idiot who did it prior. he didn't charge me for any service. no fuss no muss. it's hard to find hard workers, hell people, who are honest and fair...Mike and Tony are amazing! i will never go elsewhere! read more

He's a personable, funny, hard working, family man who runs a clean HONEST (sometimes too honest) shop. He takes the time to help you understand what's happening and offers you options on how to address it if the situation allows it. His honesty, integrity, and years of industry knowledge has earned every one of my maintenance routines right down to an oil change for both my Lexus & Buick. Let's reward the little guys in this world who are trying to make it against the chains. Everyone wishes "they had a guy" when the time comes. Guess what, you need a guy? I gotta guy... read more

Mike is an awesome guy and really knows his stuff. Did a great brake job on my brothers car and really made it like new. Also took 25 off since we had such a large maintenance bill. don't know a better way to thank him. Take your car here for all of your service needs. read more

Incredibly friendly, prompt and excellent service. I just came for an oil change but would highly recommend for more complicated services as they seemed like all around great guys and a reputable operation. read more

We have been taking our cars to mikes for years. He is a great guy and does great work!

Mike's Garage is great. Ive been a customer for quite a few years now. Good honest work. Definitely recommended Arlington Heights and surrounding areas. read more

Super helpful and nice to a girl that doesn't know anything about cars. Transmission was shot but his opinion was valuable!

Mike was recommended to us by my father who has an older model Honda. Mike has worked on Honda models for years and does a great job keeping my folks' car humming. We have a Jeep and took it to Mike for service. Mike knows Jeeps well, too, even told us things to look out for in the future. He is pleasant, personable, service-oriented and honest. We had an excellent experience and will definitely use his service going forward. Highly recommend!!!! read more

Mike is the best mechanic in town, bar none. He has done everything from oil and fluid changes to brakes and body work on my honda civic (he used to work at a honda dealership--/bonus for me!) as well as replacing an entire air conditioning system on my sister's jeep. He is prompt, always on time, provides accurate estimates, and you get what you pay for. I trust him implicitly and recommend him to EVERYONE I know. Support our community's local businesses! Mike is the best! read more

I failed my emissions test, so having just started to work in the downtown Arlington Heights area, I hopped on Yelp to find a good mechanic near my office to fix my issue, and look over my car as long as I had to bring it in anyways. Gotta say, all the Yelp reviews of Mike and his garage were spot on. I called to make an appointment for my repair and off the bat could tell Mike had an awesome personality. Such a nice guy. He listened to what I was saying and when I brought my car in he reviewed what we talked about on the phone, not forgetting a thing. Called me a few hours later, went over REASONABLE pricing (that's in caps to emphasize that I knew for all I was having done, the quote was totally legit), timing to get the repairs done, and made sure to ask if I had any questions or concerns whatsoever. I went to pick up my vehicle after work, and Mike went over what was done, fully explained in terms that I understood, without making me feel dumb (he treated me like a person. Plenty of mechanics have spoken to me in the past like I was a complete idiot), and told me what could potentially happen down the line and what to look for/be aware of. Even had a few laughs, which was well needed after a long Monday. I've found my new mechanic! The shop does oil changes too for similar, if not slightly cheaper, than the big name oil change places. I will definitely be back and recommend Mike to anyone that asks "hey, you got a guy you go to for your car?" read more

Quick, efficient service. My car was leaking oil, so I came here for an oil change and to get the oil leak checked out. Was able to get in the same day that I called. Easiest, least stressful trip to an auto repair shop ever. Mike was very nice and explained the issue (luckily it wasn't a big deal). I am much happier to give my $$ to this local place and will be recommending this shop in the future. read more

Mike has been working on my cars for over 5 years now and is the only mechanic I trust! His pricing is very fair and he offers solutions that fit within your budget. Very excellent customer service and extremely knowledgeable. This is the only place I will ever take my car. read more

Mike is a very nice guy, totally honest and I was very surprised at how much he charged me. I was fully expecting a much higher price for my brake job. I will be going back next time I need my car looked at. read more

Absolutely the best place to come for car issues. As a young woman you won't get upcharged or ripped off here and they won't treat you like an idiot. Best hard workers around and they always go above an beyond for their customers. read more

Mike is the best!!! Honest, reliable, super nice guy. Always quality service as promised. Have recommended him to all my friends and neighbors!! You cannot go wrong w Mike. read more

Mike gets it done - gets it done right - is priced fair and is honest!! I'd recommend Mike's garage to anyone.

I took my car in knowing exactly what it needed, and Mike and Tony went above and beyond. He strives to deliver a quality customer experience at a great price. He is honest and desires to get to know his customers, as well. I will recommend him to anyone I know needing a mechanic. read more

Had brake job done and they have been squeaking worse than when I brought car in. Will never use again.

Mike is truly the best mechanic in town! We were lucky enough to have a neighbor recommend his garage when we moved here from NC 3 years ago. Since then, he has serviced all of our cars and helped us make a good decision on buying our third car that was used. He gave it a good run through and is very knowledgeable on the years and makes of cars. He has always been honest & fair. We are grateful to of found him to trust. Especially with teen drivers coming of age! Mike is truly THE BEST! read more