I don't hand out trust easily-especially when it comes to people working on my vehicles. In my field, precision, honesty, and time management matter, and I expect the same from anyone I do business with. That's exactly why Scott's Service Place has my loyalty. I've brought multiple vehicles here over the years, and every single experience has gone beyond smooth, quick and easy. They're efficient, they respect your time, and they tell you exactly what's going on--no fluff, no upselling, no smoke and mirrors. Just straight answers and solid work. Scott, Dan, Erika and the ENTIRE team, especially the technicians putting in the elbow grease, run a tight operation. The technicians clearly know what they're doing, and they don't waste time or cut corners. You get in, you get out, and the job is done right. Scottsserviceplace.com at 110 Bridge St, Wheaton Illinois read more

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I stopped by Scott's Service Place because of a low tire pressure. I already had a spare on and dropped off the tire with a piece of metal in it to be checked and reinstalled later. A couple of hours later, I received a phone call from Scott letting me know that the piece of metal hadn't actually punctured the tire, and they couldn't find any spot where it was leaking air. Scott suggested keeping the tire overnight to double-check, and I agreed. The next morning, he let me know that the tire had held air perfectly and was safe to reinstall. We still don't know what caused the sudden pressure drop, but I've been driving on the tire for a couple of weeks now without any issues. What really stood out was the level of customer service. Scott and his team kept me updated every step of the way, made sure the tire was truly safe before putting it back on, and even followed up a few days later to check how everything was going. That kind of care and communication is rare, and I truly appreciate the effort they put in. I'll definitely be coming back to Scott's Service Place for all my future car needs! read more

Brought my car in to get a noise fixed. They told me it was taken care of, I paid, and left -- but the noise was still there. Nothing was fixed. I called them after realizing this and they told me to come back on Tuesday so they can test drive it -- something they should've done in the first place before charging me. Total waste of my time, day & money. I'll be updating this review with the outcome. read more

I brought them a neglected vehicle in need of many repairs. They were honest and upfront about possible cost because of age of vehicle. I am very happy with the service I received. I will be bringing my vehicles to them in the future. read more

I am disappointed in my experience here. They were not transparent with the work that needed to be done and the charges that would be incurred. I got a quote that i approved and they added extra charges after the fact. I would not recommend because their business practices are shady and dishonest. read more

After oil change he left skid plate in the trunk! He flipped home position of wipers on Ford Escape, after first use blades collided and stripped mounts. We were stranded in a rainstorm. He blamed me. After trans fluid flush at 79k miles I drove 1,134 miles. The trans fluid was burnt black causing breakdown far from home. He said it was a normal wear breakdown. I paid for towing and trans replacement, $6,781.89+credit card interest!! The trans pump was knocked off during his flush work. He would not honor his work. We lost our factory warranty at 80k miles. We went to him 3 times and all three times we had significantly worse problems. Our 2019 Escape was in near mint condition before we met Scott. Saw front desk employees come and go in our short time there. Many other "quality" auto repair shops to choose from. No more touchy! read more

Brought my car in for what I thought might be a very expensive repair. A dishonest place might have done the expensive, unnecessary repair. Scott's fixed it for pennies, Honesty goes a long way read more

Scott is highly thorough and fair. I heartily recommend his shop. The quality of the work on my VW Passat has been superior.

I had asked on Facebook for recommendations for having my Volkswagen serviced after being routinely gouged financially by my VW dealership and other service shops. Scott's Service Place came highly recommended. Scott provided excellent service at MORE than a fair price, and was completely transparent about the service being done on my vehicle. I was told that he would have to order special parts, and that the parts would not be ready for several hours. Scott himself offered to drop me back off at home and then gave me a call a few hours later (sooner than quoted!) when the parts were installed. I would highly recommend Scott's Service place, and plan to be a returning customer. Thanks Scott! read more

My husband's car needed a complete diagnostic checkup. Scott contacted me promptly and told me which Services needed to be done immediately and which could wait. The work was completed as described and for a reasonable charge. read more

I'm so glad I finally spotted this place coming over the bridge in Wheaton. Even glader to find that it was well-liked by the Yelp community. I have another "woohoo" review to add to the bunch. We used Scott's for the first time this week to have a headlight replaced. What stands out to me are my three interactions with employees of Scott's. When I called about having the bulb replaced and about an exhaust smell, the guy I spoke with listened well and was respectful. At most repair shops, I feel rushed and get the idea that service managers and techs think customers (particularly female customers, perhaps), don't have a clue what they're talking about. While I may or may not have a clue, I didn't get the feeling of being dismissed at all by either employee I encountered (Rich and Matt - yes, they were labeled!) Instead, they were patient, and I perceived that they really wanted to take care of my concerns. The bulb replacement turned out to be an involved job requiring removal of parts that wouldn't ordinarily require removal in other cars. We were already aware of this, and it's the reason my husband didn't just switch the bulb himself. When Rich called to tell me the car was ready, he explained exactly what had been done and seemed almost apologetic about the cost associated with the repair. I'd been expecting it, since as I mentioned, we were aware of the complication, but I thought it was very nice that he cared to explain it all to me. Prices are comparable, so far, to the dealership where we had taken our car prior to moving, at least for headlight bulb replacement and oil change. They have a loyalty program that allows a free oil change after 4 paid oil changes. If you have little ones, there is a kids play area that would be good for 2+ hours of fun. It seems like the owner has kids who've set it up with their extra or outgrown toys. Very nice. Finding a place to get our cars fixed is right up there with finding a place to get my eyebrows done...it's these things that come together to make a town feel like home. read more

A friend referred me to Scott's a year ago for me to get my brakes replaced... they did a great job! Got me in quickly (my schedule was the hindrance). I've since gotten new tires and struts with them. Better to replace items right now than to buy a new car! Scott's team are all friendly and he does a phenomenal job explaining what needs to be done. I highly recommend them! read more

today I called to ask if they could help get my ignition unstuck. Scott came out, gave me a handshake, and unstuck my ignition. very nice man. I put his number on speed dial, and will give him my biz. read more

My dad has been going to Scott's for almost 20 years, so when it was time for me to start bringing my car in for regular maintenance Scott's was a no-brainer. It's the most honest bunch of mechanics I've ever met. Plus, there's free water and pop in the waiting room and a place for kids to play, so fun! read more

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Quality & thorough service. The owner is a man of integrity and honesty. Experienced and personable. Thorough estimates. Highly recommended! read more

The very best in a local, family owned car repair business. High integrity, honesty and very fair. Attention to detail and great customer service. Very responsive and go above and beyond to provide a great customer experience. Certified to work on all car models including Mercedes, BMW, etc. read more

Very happy with scotts. I am normally a dealer person, I do call around for prices, but like the convenience of it. Scott/Nick did a great job on the car and it was done well. I like that its okay to walk through the shop in the back and you can see who and where they are working on the cars. Its very organized and clean. Would go back! read more

Great service! They diagnosed my check engine light, called me right away with the diagnosis and a quote for the repair. When I picked up my car the same day the bill was $20 less than the quote. Will be using them for all my car repairs! read more

Scott is great! Very thorough, answered all my questions, quick to respond to my quote request, and made me feel confident that he was giving me honest and reliable information on my car. I definitely will be back and highly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to take their vehicle. read more

We've been going to Scott's for years. You could probably find a place to do some of the work a little cheaper, but they have always dealt with us in total honesty, and the work has always been good. We've walked out with very cheap repairs when they could have totally burned us. They've never tried to pressure us into things. They're up front about what's must do, could do, and can wait kinds of repairs. I wish they had Saturday hours, but I can't begrudge people a weekend. read more

I was driving home and heart a loud snap, my power steering went out, AC went off and battery light came on. When I got home and looked under the hood, I saw that the serpentine belt had snapped. I had my car towed to Scott that day and they were able to get it into the shop the following business day. Matt was incredibly helpful, having put together 3 different proposals on how they could fix it, how much each would cost and a detailed list of the parts and labor. Turns out my tension pulley had locked, caused friction and the belt snapped. My car was finished ahead of schedule, was fixed for a less money than at your local Firestone (I had quotes from multiple locations and businesses) and sounded beautiful when I got it back. It drives fantastic. Thanks again to the Scott's Service Place team. read more

Mr. Scott's Service Place was recommended by a highly competent Wheaton mechanic who does not do spring work. My first impression on the phone was that Mr. Scott was a man of integrity, and proud of his business..........confident of his people and their competence. The front of the business and back shop was clean, orderly, and well lighted. Pride shows! We had a broken rear spring on a Toyota Sienna, and after a thorough inspection, Mr.Scott gave me an reasonable and fair estimate to repair the problem. The estimate was acceptable, and much better that unnamed Toyota dealers in Lombard and Naperville, One dealer even had an 'up' for an unnecessary additional repair. When we dropped the vehicle off for the repair, Mr. Scott and I had a brief discussion of stellar business practices, and it included integrity! I left feeling I had the good fortune to meet the right guy! Pickup was smooth, and the bill was on estimate and on time. The ride home was rattle free and satisfying! The summary of the experience is an excellent leader, with dedicated associates, who are proud of their integrity and competence. I'll be back! I'll bet on my next review that these guys can earn five stars. read more

Chose Scott's based on the Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed. I called and the owner, Scott answered the phone, he was able to get my car in that morning. The shop is very clean, there is a kids play area and the employees are very nice. All repairs were done in a timely manner and they took the time to explain the work that was done. A great experience, it's tough finding a mechanic you can trust, I will be going back for sure. read more

Each time we have taken our car in, they have been upfront, HONEST, and very friendly. I appreciate that because my past experiences at other places have left me feeling taken advantage when it came to the final cost. At Scott's, they take pride in helping their customers feel satisfied. It's the most customer friendly car service business I have ever used! read more

Fair prices, excellent service, superior customer service! My car hasn't run this well since I purchased it! Nick was so very helpful in telling me exactly what I needed. Drew did a great job on making all my necessary fixes. Honest & trustworthy company! They also gave me transports twice. Highly recommend! Excellent experience and I will definitely choose them for my future auto needs. Thanks!! :) read more

My boyfriend first brought his 1999 Grand Cherokee to Scott's one year ago to be serviced. They told him then, on top of the work they were doing, to consider getting his serpentine belt replaced because hot coolant had leaked onto the belt and weakened it. Since he had already spent money on other maintenance, he decided to hold off on the belt. Last week he got his brakes fixed, and while he was paying for them, the guy at the front desk told him again he should consider getting the serpentine belt replaced because it was in bad condition and could break at any time. Another mechanic was in the lobby telling a woman she needed to get her serpentine belt replaced, and he came over to us and said, "I'll show you guys too." He brought over two belts, one in horrible condition with rubber ripped off the top and one that was in mediocre condition with a few large cracks in it. He told me the condition of my boyfriend's belt was between the two belts he was showing me and that in places, the rubber had ripped off the top. I asked him how long he thought we had before it broke, and he said it was impossible to tell. We came back a few days later because my boyfriend was moving and wanted the belt replaced before his trip. They charged us $117.30. He said the belt itself, a Goodyear Gatorback belt, costs $70, and the labor costs $50. I asked to see the old belt after they put in a new one, and the mechanic showed it to me. At that point, he told me an entire row of rubber had been ripped off the belt's side. There were no cracks on the ridged side, and the rubber on the top was in perfect condition. There were surface-level grooves on the back. I took the belt to a mechanic at Tires Plus in Moline for a second opinion, and he said it appears to be in "good condition" and that no rubber had been ripped off the belt's side. I took it to Tom's Repair Shop in Wheaton and got a third opinion, a man named Dan, who also said that in his opinion, the belt did not need to be replaced. When I came back to complain about the situation, the mechanic lied about lying and said he had no recollection of that interaction. I brought the belt with me, and again, he tried to convince me that the belt needed to be replaced because "it was loud, and you can see the grooves." That level of dishonesty is completely unethical. Then when I asked how much they paid for the belt, they said they couldn't release that information. The owner of the business Scott called me after I filed a Better Business Bureau complaint, and he told me the belt needed to be replaced because antifreeze had leaked onto the belt a year ago and weakened it, which made more sense to me but didn't erase the fact that I was lied to multiple times. Scott told me the guy who had explained what was wrong with the belt wasn't a technician but more of a bridge between technicians and customers so customers could better understand what was wrong with their cars. But I don't know why he would hire a person that lies to customers so they understand better...that seems counterintuitive to me. Overall, my experience with this business was not a positive one, but hopefully my case was an anomaly and this business does better by other people. read more

Just a typical auto shop trying to sell extra services you don't need. In one case I caught them in a lie about an Walker exhaust part they quoted me. Rich assured me it was stainless steel quality, but when I tried to confirm this directly with Walker, they said their part was not stainless steel. When I confronted Scott about this, he told me I don't need stainless steel quality in his opinion. (I guess so they can charge me again to change the same part in a few years?) read more

I have been going to Scott's since high school (16 years ago). My family and I have brought multiple vehicles including Honda's,a Mazda, a Kia, and a Chevy to be serviced. Throughout the years I feel I have been treated well by all of the staff at Scott's. I believe their work is very detailed, and each time my vehicles work was completed I have received a complete education about the work and maintenance billed to the vehicle. In addition, I was always given a list of what may need to be completed next. There were also times that I brought in my vehicle and staff has stated simply and honestly, that work did not need to be done. I believe this to be incredibly honest, and speaks to the level of this service shop. I would also like to give credit to Rich, who works in the office and always makes an extra effort to schedule me, numerous times over the years, the same day (in times of need). You get what you pay for, and Scott's Service Place in my opinion is top notch! Keep it up guys! read more

I took my 2006 Toyota Camry to a automotive-service chain establishment and they told me I needed over $1000 of parts replaced. Having purchased the car less than a year before, I was skeptical. I took it into Scott's and asked them to do a thorough inspection, without telling them what the other place found. Scott's found a few small items needing repair, but nothing else. I then asked them directly about the aforementioned big-ticket items. They not only said that they saw no problems, but also refrained from criticizing the other business. I've been taking both my cars to Scott's ever since, and they have always been 100% honest and never pressured me into buying something I don't need or replacing any part before it's truly necessary. read more

My family has been bringing their cars here for service for a long time, and this business continues to impress me. Most recently they helped us navigate a warranty issue with a Nissan dealer even though they would not make money on the work. Rich sincerely wanted updates throughout the process and would call me for an update if he didn't hear from me. Bring your car to the dealer for warranty work but bring it here for everything else! read more

Friday I lost all brake pressure on my way to work. Scott's had some of the best reviews in the area so I decided to give them a call first. They were professional on the phone and rich told me to bring the car by. When I got there Scott himself took my car in. They parking lot was filled but they still managed to get to my car the same day. When they called with the diagnosis, Nick gave it to me straight. He gave me the price to fix completely and other options I had. Can't tell you how much I appreciate the advice and guidance he gave. I decided not to go through with the repairs and put the money towards a new car. Scott's let me keep it there over the weekend until victory could come pick it up on Monday. Best part the whole thing cost $25, their up front price for a brake inspection. Can't say enough good things about this shop, and that's coming from a guy from a mechanics family. Recommended them to everyone at my work. read more

We've been brining our cars to Scott's for many, many years, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. I will tell you that they tend to be a little more expensive then some others might be, but it is well worth it to know that they will fix only what needs to be fixed, and do it right the first time. Very honest and helpful. They've kept my cars going long after I thought they would have given up the ghost. I've recommended them to many of my friends and family, and no one has been disappointed. read more

My wife and I recently moved to Wheaton. Just recently her Saturn Vue died while she was driving the vehicle. Based on a recommendation from a family member, we had the vehicle towed to Scott's. Scott and his team were extremely polite and helpful. They needed a day to perform a full inspection and followed up with a emailed quote and a phone call. It turned out we needed a full transmission rebuild among other things. We were evaluating whether to spend the money or to sell the vehicle. Scott went above and beyond to research cost savings alternatives. He was able to find online that some GMC/Saturn vehicles had a part in the transmission that was covered under a recall. At Scott's recommendation, we had the vehicle towed to a GMC dealer. The repair was 100% covered and we have a fully rebuilt transmission at no cost thanks to Scott. He and his team are top notch and have earned our business. Very honest and professional people. read more