Lou's Garage

Auto Service, Auto Radiators, Auto Transmission

About us

Additional contact name - Jeff Chase.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Lou's Garage does all forms of auto repair and maintenance from a basic oil change to engine replacement. We can do all scheduled maintenance on all makes and models.

Services we don't offer

Lou's Garage does not do any body repair.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.018 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

Ed Z.
03/2018
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
great service and very competitive price
Description of Work: wheel bearing replace for front wheel

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$310

Bob A.
07/2017
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
If you need your car in a hurry, let them know. They get busy, but they will be honest about the time it will take to get your car repaired.
Description of Work: I've use the guys (Chris and Jeff) at Lou's many times over the past several years. They are good mechanics and honest, a rare combination.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gretchen R.
05/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We have used Lou's garage for over 30 years for all auto maintenance and repair. They recently replaced an iffy battery in our car.. Highly recommend
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

FRITZ L.
04/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Excellent car mechanics who keep their service reasonable. Have been a client for decades.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

David M.
03/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Nobody is more honest in the car repair business. Gives you a straight answer and spends your money like it's their own.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

CATHERINE O.
03/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

mitchell W.
01/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Great guys
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

MIKE F.
12/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Best group of people in automobile service business. They specialize in older vehicles.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen M.
05/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen M.
05/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I would say A++++++. They are trusted by many. They have done all work within reasonable time.
Description of Work: Auto Service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pamela Y.
04/2015
5.0
We've been using him for probably 15 years. All of our cars go to him and it is family owned. They are reliable and honest. Quite a few people I know and a lot of neighbors go to him too. He does whatever you need. Change oil, filters, brakes. I took my daughter's car in and said we need tires and he picked the right tires and put them on. I trust him to do everything with the car. The prices are fine. He does good work, he's reliable, trustworthy. He does what he says and he's kept our cars in running condition.
Description of Work: We've got a car going in Tuesday.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

mitchell W.
02/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: great guys, do what is necessary and no more.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Gretchen R.
05/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I've probably used them for 30 years. Lou has passed on and the mechanics that worked for him bought the business and have been running it ever since. That's been about 15 years. It is good quality service. They give me the kind of service I need to have. I can just call them with a question. They are just like family. They are the mechanics I want and I trust their advice when they tell me something needs to be done. It is a long term relationship. They have a lot of customers like that. They are not cheap but they are not the same price as a dealership. I trust them. They are not gouging and I can rely on the work they do.
Description of Work: I use Lou's Garage to keep my cars up to date. I was last there for an oil change.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

Pamela Y.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Lou's Garage did a general tune up of our daughter's car. They changed the oil, replaced wiper blades, fixed the headlamps, and replaced the oil filter. They are a very much a neighborhood service center. They are very friendly, honest, and we can rely on them.
Description of Work: Lou's Garage does all of our auto repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Rick K.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They are very reliable and trustworthy. They are honest and reasonable as well. I will continue to use them.
Description of Work: I use Lou's Garage for regular maintenance on my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Pamela Y.
08/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We have had all of our cars serviced with them for the last 15-16 years. We have had everything from an SUV Ford to an Audi. We trust them with all of our cars. They can do everything and solve just about every problem. They are a real neighborhood service center. They do an honest job. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They do all our auto service work for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pamela Y.
03/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We've been using him for 15 years. They are about as honest as any car repair dealer. If we bring a car in and it doesn't need anything, he won't do anything and he won't charge us. His pricing is always good. We've never had him suggest something that wasn't needed. We'll ask him to do things and he will say that it is not time yet. This is a neighborhood garage and we drop off the car and pick it up when it is done.
Description of Work: We always use Lou's Garage for our auto service. We have a car there now.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

RON H.
10/2006
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Lou's is easy to do business with. They're not Jiffy Lube! You must schedule an appointment. They have always kept their word concerning turn-around time. Their shop is a throw back to the good old days. If you like the smell and sights of a traditional "shop" (grease and cigs, girlie calendars and rare vehicles), you will like the men of Lou's Garage. Honesty is my biggest concern with auto repair. I have always been concerned with dealer repairs... feeling that no matter what, they're "finding" things that need to be fixed and charging excessively to do so. Lou's Garage is INCREDIBLY HONEST!!! I have actually brought my vehicle in with symptoms, and they sent me home saying it didn't act up while they had it... NO CHARGE. When it acted up again, I brought it back and they fixed it. Lou's works on all makes and models. In 2003 I brought them a used Prelude from dealer stock that had a 39 point inspection. Lou's found several things wrong and saved me $1000's + headache.
Description of Work: Lou's Garage has been my family's mechanic since 1986. They have worked on everything (they don't do body work) from oil changes, to scheduled manufacturer maintenance, to timing chain replacement. They work on all makes and models. They've worked on my Toyota, Mazda, VW, Chrysler, Ford, Nissan, & Honda over the years. I've brought them used cars for inspection before deciding to buy. They have saved me thousands of dollars in bad investments. As an example, their oil changes cost $31.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$31

    Contact information

    1260 S Skokie Hwy, Lake Forest, IL 60045


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Radiators,
    Auto Transmission

    FAQ

    Lou's Garage is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Lou's Garage accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Lou's Garage does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Lou's Garage does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Lou's Garage does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Lou's Garage does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Lou's Garage offers warranties.
    Lou's Garage offers the following services: Lou's Garage does all forms of auto repair and maintenance from a basic oil change to engine replacement. We can do all scheduled maintenance on all makes and models.
    Lou's Garage does not do any body repair.

    Contact information

    1260 S Skokie Hwy, Lake Forest, IL 60045


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed