Dave is so sweet and the prices Are very fair. Won't take my car to anyone else while I live in Chicago.

So I have to admit that I was skeptical at first about all of the positive reviews of S&D Automotive. I've now taken my car to Dave & Jesse three times and the reviews are right. I've had them change my oil, replace my battery and replace my water pump and each time the job has been done well and fairly priced. For my battery, I had scheduled an appointment to get the new battery installed. I went to my garage and discovered that I had waited too long and my car wouldn't start. Dave came over to my condo, helped me push the car out, jumped the battery and then he even gave me a ride back home after I dropped off my car at his shop. Dave and Jesse are getting my business as long as I live in Lincoln Square. read more

Ladies and gentlemen... the last honest mechanic in Chicago. I've been taking my automotive problems to Dave for decades, since he was located in Ravenswood. Simply put, Dave is honest, does top-flight work and charges rates that make you realize just what a scam most shops are. Dave has always taken care of me; he provides Nordstrom's-level service in an industry known for fleecing its customers. His level of care and commitment are truly unmatched. The best. The. Best. read more

Dave is as good as they get. Better even. He's honest, knowledgeable, smart, and skilled. I've been using him for years. He'll tell you what's wrong, and if it needs attention now, or just sometime. He is a one man shop. If he's working on a car, he may not answer. But leave a message, and he'll call back. My only complaint is he moved. He used to be walkable from my house, but since he moved south, it's a lyft/uber ride home. read more

Dave is the best! He does great work and his prices are fair. He is honest and trustworthy, I highly recommend him to anyone.

Dave is a peach. I've never had a consistent mechanic, but my car was making noises so I decided to put my faith in yelp and look for a shop close to my house. Dave is a one-man show, and even though I popped in without an appointment, he wanted to make sure my car was safe to drive and found time to check it out. Dave was very thorough with his explanations, answered all of my questions, and gave me exactly the no-frills diagnosis I was looking for. Further, I'd self-diagnosed a separate problem (incorrectly), had another shop look at it and quote it (which likely wouldn't have fixed the issue), only to have Dave give a more accurate analysis (with specific supporting rationale). It's not something I need to fix right away, and he's told me what to look for so that I know when it is time to bring it back in. I'm happy to finally have a mechanic I trust, and would gladly recommend him to anyone - he's a delight to work with. read more

I've been taking my ride to Dave ever since I moved to Lincoln Square. He is actually an old family friend, but that's not why he gets five stars! Dave always give me a great price - at least half of dealership rate. Service is lightning fast - I don't think it's ever taken longer than 24 hours regardless of the massive amount of stuff I need fixed. Dave has a great sense of humor and always explains exactly what the issues are and what needs to be done with my ol' lemon - much appreciated for a car idiot like me. I just heard he's retiring which is a huge bummer. I never want to go anywhere else! read more

I have brought my car to S&D numerous times and I have been very happy with the service and quality of work. Originally my wife brought her Altima to PepBoys when her steering wheel started to become tougher and tougher to turn. Pepboys wanted to charge her $1500+ to replace the rack and steering on the car. On a recommendation from a friend we went to see Dave at S&D. He quickly found the issue and it was just a U-joint that needed to be lubed. He does good work and very trustworthy. I would have no concerns with sending my wife who knows nothing about cars to S&&D and not being worried about her possibly getting ripped off. Highly recommend! read more

S&D is the most trustworthy place to bring your car. Our family has been taking our cars there for over 20 years, and the job is always done right the first time. In a time when a good, honest mechanic is almost impossible to find, thank God for S&D Auto. read more

Dave is great. He is both honest and competent. He really does a great job diagnosing what is actually wrong and solving it. Dave stands behind his work really well. Dave has been really flexible with helping me drop off and pick up my car which has been really helpful for me. I just hope he never retires! read more

I don't write a ton of reviews but finding a great mechanic is truly invaluable. Dave is super honest and has been very good to our car over the past few weeks. After getting our car back it didn't start a day or two later and Dave came over to our house so that we wouldn't have to tow it to his shop to make sure he couldn't fix it on the spot. He's always good with pricing and timing which are the two qualities that are hard to come by with mechanics these days. He's awesome! The shop is a bit hard to find as you get there through the alley off Carmen. Also don't be swayed if you try to call and there's no answer. He's pretty much a one man operation so if he's busy or out to lunch you'll have to call back but if you leave a message he will get back to you! read more

I learned about S&D Auto through a friend some years ago and ever since then I've never thought about going anywhere else. Dave is one of the most honest people I've met. He is the one who told me I was better off getting rid of the old car I had because I was going to have to keep putting $ into it and it wasn't worth it. Instead of telling me that, he could've just kept taking my $ BUT that's just not how DAVE is : ). Also, he always does a great job for a great price! I like how he takes the time to explain what the problem is thoroughly, what my OPTIONS are to get it fixed, and then how much it will cost of course. He is patient, kind, and sincere. One thing is that it's better to call before bringing your car in because he is usually very busy and may need to schedule a day for you to bring in your car. He prefers that you bring your car in early morning. read more

Not only is Dave honest, reliable, and affordable, the contacts he referred me to for some other work were just as great!! (( If you need your transmission looked at or worked on, go see MIke at United Transmission; 4207 N. Kedzie)) Thanks again Dave! This is good good business!! read more

Best place and Only place I ever take my cars. Always worth for Dave to look at your car and give you the truth even if it means he cant charge you for anything that you thought was wrong. Best A+ service for auto needing help or maintanance. read more

Had an 11:45am appointment to drop off my car. No one was there. I called at 1:30pm to find out what happened and the man said that he never makes appointments. IF A MAN FLAT OUT LIES OR CANT KEEP HIS WORD, HOW CAN HE BE TRUSTED TO REPAIR YOUR CAR. These folks cost me an hour and a half off work because they evidently feel that other peoples' time is not valuable. read more

Hi Happy Dave here. I have been going to S&D Auto (DAVE) since 2002. Finding an honest service oriented business these days is like finding a needle in a haystack. Dave has always been more then just a mechanic he actuallly cares about making sure your happy with his service. Dave goes above and Beyond the call of duty, he does the "little things" most other places don't bother with like putting new tire stem caps on if missing or broken, and cleaning and buffing out your headlight covers. And if you want a specific brand name part you like he will order them no problem. Just let him know ahead of time. Dave doesn't over charge or tell you you need something you don't and that's the best thing I like about S&D Auto. It's the only place I go to have my car serviced. Even just for an oil change. read more

Dave is very trustworthy, always friendly and extremely knowledgeable about cars. I needed a new engine and had a horrible experience at the first garage my car was originally towed to. I was referred to Dave, and he immediately made me feel more at ease just on the phone getting a second opinion. The next thing I knew, he had my car towed from the evil shop, it was in his lot and being fixed with no hassle to me whatsoever. He called me to notify me of any change, or added charge and the prices were always reasonable. I will continue to see Dave for any/all maintenance issues as well as oil changes. Couldn't be happier! Thank u Dave! read more

There are special people in this world that are put there to make the hells of daily life easier, and when you find those people, you put them in a safe place. You bake for them. You shower them with compliments, jokes, and sometimes money. Dave and Jesse at S&D are those people. I've been taking my cars to him for about 8 years and he's done nothing but right. We've been friends as we frequent the same local pub for about the same amount of time, and I've recommended him to every person I know who has a car in the city and everyone who has worked with Dave LOVES him. He's a true mechanic, too - this is his CRAFT. He used to teach it, for heaven's sake! My dad is super impressed with his detailed, honest invoices - the only evidence I have to prove that I am 'maintaining' my car to DAD standards - and he is all about taking care of people who have gotten ripped off and cheated before. Take your car to Dave and you've made a valuable connection for you, your wallet, and your car! read more

There aren't enogh stars available for Dave at S& D Auto. I was recommended to him and would recommend him to anyone who will listen. He has done my maintenance like oil changes and even my brakes and rotors. He is always friendly and prices are fair. Most recenly my car died and I had to have it towed to the shop. He thought it may be the fuel pump so I prepared myself for a $900 bill. He did some more research and found a fuel pump senor wire that was broken. It only cost me $175! He is honest, honest, honest! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my car and you should too! read more

I just had Dave replace the AC compressor in my van and I"m very happy with the service I received. He was very thorough in diagnosing the problem and completed the work in a short amount of time. I even paid less than the estimate he gave me which is not what I expected to happen. I highly recommend S & D Automotive. read more

I have been going to see Dave for my auto repairs and maintenance for more than a decade. He is fair and gets the job done. He treats you like family and tries to teach you something about cars at each visit. I refer all my friends to S&D Auto. read more

Okay, here's the deal. I've basically worked on my own cars for the last I don't know how many years (too many), so I know when I need some professional help. If you're in that category, Dave's your man. He has all the tools, and he has the know-how to overcome problems I've seen other shops screw up big time. He thinks the solution through quickly and uses some ingenuity with the tools at hand, which are extensive. And yes, he is reasonable. Not cheap, but who is these days, but more than fair for what you get. He's talking about retiring soon, so if you need something done, hop to it. You won't go wrong with S&D. I guarantee it. read more

This place is amazing! First of all the sole reason I came here was because of the great reviews on yelp and let me tell you it was so worth it! When I called to make an appointment to bring my car in the owner was very friendly. He made a comment that he recently let an employee go so that he was the only one tending to the cars. I hesitated a little to bring it in after he told me this fearing it would take too long for repairs, but I had my car in at 12:30 and out by 4:00 that same day. He gave me an honest estimate and it was by far the cheapest price I had been quoted. He also made small repairs to my car that I didn't even ask for free of charge, such as fill my spare tire as well as other tires, and screw on my front bumper which had fallen down. He was very friendly, fast, efficient, and knowledgeable. I will never take my car anywhere else! I cannot think of a better experience that I have had with a repair shop. What I thought was going to be an expensive and time consuming car problem turned out to be simple, painless, and inexpensive. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone! read more