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Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks

Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,

About us

Auto repair in Plainfield at it's finest since 1978. Looking for an auto repair shop you can trust plus afford Plainfield, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, IL, or any surrounding South West suburbs? Established in 1978 Last Chance Auto Repair has over 150+ years of combined automotive business, knowledge, know how plus services under our belts to offer you. We stride in having top notch, certified, highly trained automobile mechanics. We all have many years of hard work, training, auto customizing, auto service and schooling running through our blood. How can we help you? Our team over at Last Chance Auto Repair has highly educated ASE trained mechanics that specialize on both domestic & foreign vehicles A-Z. Domestic automobiles include but never limited to: Chevy, Ford, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Pontiac, Cadillac, GM, Hummer, Saturn & Corvette. We also have mechanics that specialize on foreign vehicles including: Honda, Acura, Toyota, Infinity, Nissan, Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, KIA, Saab, Volvo, Land Rover, Porsche, Lexus, Scion, Mazda, VW, Volkswagen, Mini Cooper, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, plus a whole lot more. Our skills plus many years of experience lead to quality automotive repair & service that you can trust & afford. Offering car, van, suv, auto, truck, classic, domestic & foreign vehicle services from A-Z. Questions? Call now, later, 24-7! Last Chance Auto Repair is a family owned & operated Plainfield automotive repair service shop started by Ron in 1978. Ron ran a Hendrickson Trucks research lab and worked as a Dodge Trucks service manager for many years. Corry a Universal Technical Institute graduate. Trained in domestic & foreign auto, diesel, electrical, technology. Including Mercedes Benz, BMW, GM, Ford, Daimler-Chrysler, vehicles A-Z. A Tellabs electronic technician. Arrow Trucks A.S.E. trained diesel mechanic. Our knowledge and reputation speak for itself. How can we help you?

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
47 years of experience

Services we offer

Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Alignments, Alternators, Auto Glass, Auto Machine Shop, Auto Repair, Batteries, Brake Pads, Brake Services, Brake Shop, Brakes, Car Repair, Charging, Climate Controls, Cooling, Cooling System Parts, Cylinder Heads, Electrical, Engine Repair, Heating, Ignitions, Inspections, Maintenance, Radiators, Roadside Assistance, Spark Plugs, Starting, Steering, Suspension, Tire Repair, Tire Replacement, Tire Service, Towing, Transmission Shop, Tune-Ups, Windshields

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.01 Reviews
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James L.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks

"Thanks for the kind words my friend. We're glad you gave us the opportunity to earn your business and help save you a lot of money. Thanks again for taking the time to provide feedback about our auto repair shop in Plainfield Illinois and for letting others know what were all about."


Christian W.
Oct 2013
2.0
$1,200
This service was entirely disappointing.  I felt as though I had "been had," by a shady mechanic.  In the end, my initial concern was never fixed (the car stalling while driving), but I did not want to spend any more money at this establishment.
I originally took my car in because my car started stalling while I was driving, and had stalled several times while in the middle of a left turn.  I had taken my car to the dealership with no success in determining the cause of the problem.  The dealership suggested I replace the transmission, but wasn't sure if this would solve the problem.  Last Chance Auto is reasonably close to my home, so I decided to take it there because I could walk the miles home if the car stalled.
At first, I truly believed in these guys.  They seemed to know their stuff, and told me (of course) that the dealership knows little about these kinds of issues with their cars.  After testing my car and some diagnosis, they determined it could be the transmission (this would be expensive), but they could try cleaning the throttle body in lieu of doing major work.  Additionally, they had found I had a bad wheel bearing.  I wasn't surprised about the wheel bearing.  I had moved from Chicago and the potholes were very bad in my area.
My concern about the work was the cost and payments accepted.  They said they offered 0% financing for 6 months, so I agreed to get the wheel bearing replaced and have them clean the throttle body.  When I came to pick up my car & pay, I was told that yes, they have 0% financing, but when I looked at the paperwork, it included a ridiculously high monthly "service charge."
So, in the end, I had to pay for the work done on my car in full on the spot, and my car stalled again in less than a week.
Response from Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks

"I think you got us confused with a different repair shop or your a liar. We would never charge anyone $1200 dollars for a throttle body cleaning and a wheel bearing. Those services for most vehicles range from $250 to $420 total, it seems like your confused or just a liar. I checked our database for a [Member Name Removed] and we have never had anyone by that name at our auto repair shop in Plainfield. Our shop name is Last Chance Auto Repair. Did you get us confused with Last Chance Recovery maybe? You've obviously never even been to our shop. You more than likely work at a local auto repair shop and one of the things you do is bash your local competitors. You said we have a ridiculously high monthly "service charge" financing plan. That is more proof of you lying sometimes our financing plan is completely free of any interest charges. It does depend on the plan that you pick. We're always here to help, all our services, come with a warranty on parts and labor. We always look at the vehicle, breakdown the estimate, that includes options before any service is preformed. We're always saving people money, while giving them the best service possible, all while we make money. P.S. nowhere on our paper work does it show that our auto repair shop's financing program includes a high interest rate nor has it ever. We are a family owned auto repair shop that includes family pricing. We accept then beat all local written auto repair estimates. We have a low cost quality guarantee! You must have us confused with a different automotive repair shop. There is a repair shop called Last Chance Automotive in Frankfort Illinois? Maybe?"


Dawn U.
Sep 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
The work was performed well, in a timely manner and at a reasonable price. Communication was an issue for me personally. My husband handled the bulk of communications, and seemed fine with it. However, when I went to the shop in person, I got the "you are a woman and don't understand vibe", maybe just me, but communication seemed a little rough with some, not all, of the staff.

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FAQ

Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks offers free project estimates.
No, Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks offers emergency services.
No, Last Chance Auto Repair for Cars Trucks does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

12052 S Naper-Plainfield Rd, Plainfield, IL 60585

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