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REVIEWS
I went to A1 Auto because I had a problem with my power steering. The fluid was leaking out nearly as fast as I could put it in, and the strain of driving without proper power steering just wasn't sustainable. I'm originally from a very small town with just one mechanic, so I was used to a very friendly and understanding kind of person, one who knows that the best way to keep a customer base is to be decent to your customers, explain the problem in ways that they can understand, and *not overcharge them*. I'm so relieved that I found a place here in DeKalb that feels exactly like that! I brought my car by and they looked it over free of charge and told me what part was messed up and that they could fix it, but if they ordered it, the part would be more expensive than if I managed to find it on my own. I found an aftermarket part that didn't have a great way of attaching to my car, but was a lot cheaper, and so I ended up only paying labor costs that felt extremely reasonable to me, especially considering I gave them a part they had to get a bit creative with. I'm sure there'll be some problem with my car in the future, since that's always the way of things, and I'm absolutely planning to take it to A1 Auto Repair. I've already recommended them to a friend who's having trouble with their brakes and tires! The employees at A1 Auto are friendly and absolutely willing to work with you, and the cost of the repair was *way* less than I'd been fearing. Can't recommend them enough!!- Pen Novus. 2/29/2019- Got my wheel hub replaced by them a few days ago and they were really great. They let me buy my own parts and even and sure I was getting a decent price. Only paid $85 for the repair and now my truck rides really well and all the problems related to that are fixed. Definitely going to be taking my vehicle there more.- Aaron Alfred. 1/24/2019
- Russ and Grant are honest and reliable. Excellent work, excellent prices!! No rip offs. Definitely recommend them to anyone in the DeKalb area and return for all my car worries.- Misty Murphy. 1/4/2019
Russ is awesome- Dave Umbach. 11/26/2018- Good dude- Jatt Mordan. 9/11/2018
- Our family is so lucky we found Russ. We stopped going to our other long time mechanic after my gut told us we were being ripped off, tues our we were. Russ is honest and easy to work with. He has saved our family thousands of dollars. We won’t go anywhere else for our vehicle repairs.- Briana Shelton. 7/28/2018
- Been coming here since 4 years now, have had nothing but great experience with Russ. Honest guy, experienced & hardworking. Unlike big corporations he doesn't try to upsell you on service/parts you don't need.- Hasnain Attarwala. 5/7/2018
- Great place to have your vehicle worked on. Russ is a very nice and competent person. Very fair prices. Would recommend to anyone. ML- Toad Master. 2/8/2018
- great place to get your car fixed, honest upfront no-nonsense answers to your car problems- Susan Edwards. 11/19/2017
- The owner let's you buy your own parts and is very good saved me a thousand dollars- Chris Kemp. 9/18/2017
- Great service fair price!- Brian Janz. 8/23/2017
- Russ has always been such a help to me and my family, he's much more affordable than every other shop, and has a sense of humor. He tells you what you need and what you don't even though other shops will try to put stuff on your car you don't need just to make more money, he really looks out for his customers.- Ashley Meyer. 7/28/2017
- Great service!- C Smith. 4/11/2017
- Russ took great care of me when my van needed the rear bearing replaced. I won't go anywhere else.- Jeremy Migonis. 3/11/2017
- Honest hardworking guy that will treat you right and make sure your car is safe on the road with great service.- Keith Newsom. 2/6/2017
- this is the BEST auto repair store I have ever go, not only in Dekalb but all over the country. My husband and I 100%% trust it.- 叶青 . 6/11/2016
- Russ is the most Honest mechanic I know. Every time he's taken a look and done any work on any of our cars and trucks (4 of them) he's been honest about costs, time, and what NEEDS to be done, versus what you can get by with, he's a working man's mechanic, and will never run you through the cost machine other places will. He's prompt, reliable, and runs an honest business. In this day and age, that's almost impossible to find. You cannot go wrong with A1 Automotive. Call him today!- Steph K. 11/9/2015
- By far the best place in and around DeKalb. The mechanics are honest and fair. They have even lent me a tool and gave me advice on how to fix a repair that they could have easily charged $500 for. That was top notch service.- Justin Hamilton. 11/4/2015
- the guys at A1 kickass. great people great work at great prices. best shop around. my family and all my friends go to them.- bruce banner. 9/30/2015
- Fantastic owner /operator, Russ. One man show with very fair and no gaming prices. Honest, reasonable estimates with speedy service- Lindsay Weaver. 8/14/2015
- Russ is extremely honest and hardworking. Not only is he a great mechanic, but he is also a great person. He will always tell you what he is going to do, and will do his best to make sure that everything works when he is done. He goes out of his way to try and accommodate people and their schedules, often working well into the night or very early in the morning to try and get your vehicle back to you as soon as possible.He has been my mechanic and friend for many years and I would and do recommend him to anyone.- Laura Thomas. 6/25/2015
- They did a great job! Had grinding noise in front vehicle, he diagnosed it to be bearings. Also he noticed that tie rods were in bad condition. He notified me , of course I had him replace it. Great job, great price! I will be bringing my automotive needs here.- Natale Biundo. 11/14/2013
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Auto Repair Shop in Dekalb, IL
It can be difficult to get around when your car doesn't function in a proper manner. A1 Auto is an established auto repair shop in Dekalb, IL, and we have mechanics who are reliable and honest.
Whether you're in need of a minor fix or a major overhaul, our team is experienced and has the tools to be able to take on any size project. We won't take advantage of you and overcharge for our services, and we won't skimp on quality while still keeping our prices affordable for you. Our goal is to have a long-term relationship with you as our customer, and we do many different jobs, such as:
- Brake inspections
- Brake repairs
- Timing belt replacements
- Oil changes
At A1 Auto, we're available to Dekalb and the surrounding areas Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday, by appointment only. If you would like to schedule a time to talk to a mechanic, call or stop by our auto repair shop today.
