Ernie's Local Automotive Service
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Here's what some of our satisfied customers have to say about Ernie's Local Automotive Service:
My 2015 Silverado with AFM (active fuel management) developed lifter ticking, this destroyed the cam shaft and a stuck lifter. Being retired I could not afford a new vehicle, so after recommendations from a retired Jasper engine installer, and another friend that had his engine replaced, I called Ernie, and after the first phone call, he makes you feel warm and fuzzy knowing they are capable of this huge task. I will bring all my repair needs to Ernie’s shop. They are the best. Jasper’s warranty is 3 years or 100,000 miles, parts and labor.
Bob Art
Very happy to have found Ernie’s! Polite, honest, friendly and they go the extra mile!
sandra gordon
I recently had the pleasure of having Ernie's work on my car (oil change and battery replacement) and it turned what is normally a long, unpleasant and expensive ordeal at the dealership into a breeze. Super nice owners, unusually fair prices, and they let my husband take home a couple of complimentary car calendars for my toddler, who is obsessed with cars. Give em a try and you won't go anywhere else again!
Michelle Budniak
My husband and I take both our jeeps to Ernie's for regular maintenance or if an issue pops up. We are very happy with the service and the professional, friendly, accommodating people.
Elizabeth Josephites
Excellent service. Honest quotes.
Kimberly Cutro
I have a 2007 Chevy Trailblazer with a 5.3. The DOD lifters failed and wiped the camshaft. I had a Jasper Engine many years ago so I looked up for Installers and found that Ernie's is an installer. I took it there and Ernie's installed the Jasper engine with DOD delete and I couldn't be happier. It came with a 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty on parts and labor. Now, I doubt that I will get to the 100,000 mile part of the warranty but I will be keeping this vehicle for at least 3 years or give it to one of my Grandsons. While removing the old engine, they found that my control arm bushings were falling apart. No surprise. They were the originals and the vehicle had 171,000 miles on the odometer. I gave them the go ahead and they fixed it to my satisfaction. I now have almost 175,000 miles on it and I enjoy driving it more than my 2015 Tahoe... I couldn't be happier... Do I recommend Ernie's???? Yes, I do...
Bruce Rapa
These guys are the best. Real deal, old school and honest mechanics. Thankful to have stumbled upon them for two tire issues. I'll be doing all my not so fun car repairs here. They go above and beyond. Good people, good service.
Julie VanEenenaam
My opinion, Honest people to do business with.
Ed Morawski
Larry and the team at Ernie's are the best. Fair prices, quality workmanship and good communication. I recommend them to anyone in the area looking for a reliable mechanic shop.
G V
Simply the best. Very reasonable and very knowledgeable staff. Amazing to find an auto repair shop like them in todays world. Thanks
Steve
Lawrence and his pit crew are solid!!! I recommend this place you will thank me!
Salvador Rodriguez
Those guys are great
Kevin R Chavez
Great guys, clean place, awesome service
Ronny Morán
Appreciated the time they took to check out the car and that they were patient with me in answering my questions. Great job and service.
Diana Lowry
This place is unbelievable. (We Love them) have been coming for years. We have 3 vehicles and bring all in for servicing. There always honest and fair priced. Wouldn't trust our cars with any other place. Thank you, Larry, Ernie and your wonderful crew of hard working men.
Darlene Szewczyk
My mechanics of choice. They get things done!! Fair pricing, trustworthy and friendly service. I highly recommend.
Deborah Brooks
I always have excellent service here.
jason workman
Fast friendly and above all HONEST. THANK YOU
MARTIN DERENSKI
They do a great job, friendly family owned business that never tries to sell you more than you need.
Dawn Gilio
Excellent work at very reasonable prices.
Michael Tom
Larry and his crew are just fantastic, very reasonable. I can't say enough how completely satisfied I am. I will never go anywhere else!!!! What's more important is the honesty. To me that is everything!!!!
Jackie Schwarz
My family has trusted Ernie's Local Automotive to maintain vehicles for over 20 years. My father trusted their work and now I continue to trust their work. They know their business and are excellent in determining issues with your vehicle. As a family business, they care about their customers. The work is always above satisfaction and the customer service is unparalleled. Having poor experiences at other mechanics in the past when living out of state, coming home and taking a vehicle to Ernie's, you'll get honest feedback and assessment for your vehicle's health! I would 100% recommend Ernie's Local Automotive to anyone in need of vehicle maintenance.
Mike Ugorek
Great service, highly recommend and very reasonable prices.
Luke Hatzipetros
These guys are so nice and honest. They work fast. I had a front end problem that had been misdiagnosed at 3 other shops. Ernie figured it out in maybe 10 minutes and fixed it same day! This is the only shop I will go to now!
John Ott
Always honest and fair price
Stan Hansen
Car is running like a beast!!! Thank You guys!!!
Jovan Skaricki
Highly professional and a very friendly staff, I highly recommend Ernie's local automotive for all your vehicles needs!
James Tamraz
Really nice bunch of people that work there! I was not only impressed with their prices but with the job they did as well :) thank you all very much for what you do and for being such an honest and skilled shop!!!!
Sarah Merlo
Great company. Very knowledgeable. Excellent work.
Keith & Kathleen Brenner
Ernie's is family owned for many years and they really care about getting your car fixed right and back on the road. This is the best car repair service I've ever used and they only fix what is wrong, not other stuff that really didn't need to be done!
l miller
My car broke down and I was able to lurch it to within 200 feet of Ernie's right after closing time. They stayed after, jump my car and help me into their secured lot. After that they had the car ready by 3 P.M. the next day for a very reasonable price. The parts have been holding up perfectly for over a month now. Can't recommend these guys enough. I would definitely return should the need arise.
Mike S.
Good place.. explain to women, too.
Darlene Goldstein
Had a blazer that needed a transmission and they got it done with speed and at a great price!
Jeremiah Schetter
A neighborhood garage that does good work and won't rip you off.
James Sullivan
My windshield wipers decided to suddenly quit working on a rainy day...bad news. I Googled an auto shop close to where I was located, since I'm from out of town and haven't established a mechanic yet - safe to say I've got one now! I walked into Ernie's and was greeted by Larry, who handed my keys off right away - I didn't have to wait, which surprised and delighted me since they looked busy. 45 minutes later, they had temporarily fixed the issue (exactly what I wanted since my dad is a mechanic in Southern Illinois and I just needed a temp. fix to get me home). They didn't try to convince me I needed a new this or a new that, they just fixed it like any good shop would do. I LOVE this local business! Three generations of family working there, and they talk to you like you're a real person. Fair price, quick service, and they didn't make me feel like an idiot! Will absolutely be returning for future service on my car, and would gladly recommend them to anyone.
alicialoutzenhiser
Good service. A bit too high on prices and sometimes takes too long to fix.
Tommy N
It's a great place to have any work done they are always nice and extremely honest
Dianne Kwiatkowski
This place is the best. Walter is kind, fun, & reliable. As a lady who just wants to know my car is all good, I feel safe trusting the team there to take care of what's necessary & also keep the cost reasonable.
Ann Ceronw
Honest mechanics. Saved me hundreds of dollars versus the dealership.
Brian Moore
Went above and beyond to help me keep my 2007 Ford Focus on the road by coming up with a super economical solution to allow my car to heat properly.
Gregg Szymanski
They do exceptional work on your car.
Kathy Nemec
It is locally owned not a chain. Extremely clean and great customer service. Competitive prices too!
Mila Dvoretskaya-Lemme
My family has been going here for many years. Larry and Ernie Jr. have always been honest when it comes to repairs. They give fair prices and always fix me up in a day. When I lived out of town, I've had them fix other's mistakes. I highly recommend these guys!!!!!!!
Jennifer Golik
They took care of my car, explained what they'd be doing and how long it would take and gave me an exact price. I'm certainly coming back!
Carrie Katz
Great service!
Rose Z
Dependable and fair pricimg
Carol Paulini
Great place. Had a simple problem they fixed quickly and didn't over charge me.
Diane Schilling
I would recommend this shop to a friend. This shop exceeded my expectations in all aspects. I called them asking if they could do some suspension work on my van. Ernie's shop gave me a great quote and immediate service. I had suspension work done on my vehicle the same day. Same day service may not apply if the shop is busy. First come, first serve. If you are curious about what Ernie's shop can do for you, just give them a call. This is the quickest way to reach them. I will definitely be returning for future mechanical repairs if needed.
Trenton Leslie
Car is running like a beast!!! Thank You guys!!!
Jovan Skaricki
Great place for car service! Excellent staff!! No pressure sales and their prices are the best too!
Audrey Carr
I took my car to this shop for the first time and it was a great experience! I went in with a list of things that seemed to be wrong and they addressed all of it. They are well priced, polite, family owned, and honest. Thank you Ernie's Local Automotive Services for a great experience and job well done! :)
getupndancefool
I have been a regular customer at Ernie's since 2010. Ernie Jr. and Larry know my 2002 Volkswagen Jetta very well because they had replaced the engine. When I am in the Markt to change vehicles, I would know who to ask. Thank you for all the years of great service.
Brian Oyler
Might be a tiny bit pricier than other places. But, they get the job done right!
Michael Placzek
Very honest work with a very friendly Atmosphere. The owner Ernie explained well and I felt customers in this shop will not be taken advantage of.I am definitely taking my car here for future services.
Brunella Marchese
My car died and was able to tow there instantly with their tow recommendation. Problem diagnosed and fixed quickly, no BS. Highly recommended this place.
Mikhail Korolyov
Ernie's is a reliable, professional Auto Shop. I highly recommend them. I have been a loyal customer for 30+ years and they have always done a very good job.
Diane Keenan
Ernie's customer service is 5*+ !!!! Reliable, trustworthy, respectful to women, etc - the best!! Would recommend to everyone.
Dolores Gustavson
THANKS FOR A GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! Always great service, fast and friendly. Really like how clean the shop is kept, no loose screws stuck in my tires after i leave the shop.
Ken Mizdrak
Great job as always. Neat, clean, expert work.
Ken Mizdrak
Always done right the first time.
Peter Weber
I can always count on Larry and Ernie. Their shop is the neighborhood "go to" auto repair place. They are honest, trustworthy and reasonable in cost. Can't beat that!
Kathy Wartan
I've been going to Ernie's for 15 years. I always get great service, and I completely trust their recommendations and abilities to keep my cars running well. Don't look anywhere else.
Tom Langefeld
Honest Honest Honest.Trust them Trust them Trust them
Charles Schwier
I have been a loyal customer of Ernie's for over 30 years. I trust them completely to be honest and reliable. They have done excellent auto repair and maintenance on my car(s) over the years. They have never let me down.
Diane Keenan
Always friendly and efficient. These folks take pride in their work and in the way they treat their customers.
Dale Deloria
The crew at Ernies provided the diagnosis of the problem and a realistic fai quote for the repair. I have always experienced great service.
Ray Salmi
I'm always satisfied with the service and work. It's nice to be able to trust that that work will be completed correctly the first time.
John Syslo
AS ALWAYS, PROMPT,PROFESSIONAL SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ken Mizdrak
To All of you at Ernie's Automotive: I am so glad our son Bill recommended you to us. Every time we have needed any kind of service done on our car, you have earned all 5 stars. Besides the excellent work, the atmosphere is so pleasant and friendly. Thanks from both of us. Bob & Elaine Swanson
Elaine Swanson
Excellent service, as always.. I have a 1999 Camry that still runs well thanks to regular oil changes and maintenance at Ernie's. They are the best!
Diane Keenan
Always very helpful and accommodating.
John Syslo
Great family-run, neighborhood business. Always professional and accurate in all aspects, customer and technical service.
Florence Sullivan
the best!
Marshal Ellenstein
Great work. Been going to them for years. They take care of your car and know what the problem is and the price is fair and reasonable.
Patrick Downey
Excellent local service you can rely on.
Marco Tirado
Have always felt that I was treated honestly here, coupled with the timeliness of repair has left me more than satisfied with the work Ernie's does.
Mark Lapezo
Good friendly service
Ray Lehman
Friendly and courteous service every time. Always goes the extra mile to make sure their customers are satisfied.
Tom Hoban
A first-class operation. They tell you what has to be done and don't try to scare you into getting costly repairs you don't need. Also, they go the extra mile, like road testing the car after fixing it.
Victor Cassidy
Excellent mechanic. Very trustworthy.
John Amerin
Wouldn't take my CRV to any other shop but Ernie's. They are the neighborhood good guys. Smart, courteous, reasonable and professional.
Kathy Wartan
Always great work
Peter Weber
EXCELLENT SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST!
Marco Tirado
excellent repairs and prices
Jerry Cygnar
Always excellent service from a company my family and I have been using for many years. Ernie and Larry are individuals that treat their customers with respect and know their business. I feel I can rely on them to resolve any problem I have with any of the family vehicles.
Tom Hoban
The best place to go in Chicago for car service and repairs. I have been a customer for over 30 years and have no complaints.
Diane Keenan
Ernie's is a very trustworthy place, very honest and does great work.
Janice Santos
Excellent service, reasonable pricing and very honest and trustworthly mechanics!! I will take my cars here even if I move and I always recommend them to friends. They will help you with any auto needs!
Duane Hall
We don't like when our car breaks down, but when it does, we don't mind taking it to Ernie's. We value their honesty and fair prices. We would give them a 10 star rating :)
Bob Zalazinski
Great job as usual
Tom Munaco
Two previous shops were unable to diagnose a faulty coolant temp. sending unit and wanted to perform "troubleshooting" - YEAH RIGHT, lol. Ernies diagnosed the problem correctly and replaced it. I won't go anywhere else from now on.
Chester Pociask
Big shout out to the crew at Ernie's. They always have phenomenal service. But this time they really outdid themselves. Before leaving on a family trip we asked for a regular oil change. Luckily they checked the car knowing we were traveling and diagnosed brakes issues and a problem with the AC. So glad, they checked, no AC and problem brakes would have been disastrous. On this trip we would be traveling in three separate cars and just before departure one of the vehicles had a headlamp out and the other a flat from a screw on the road, just before departure. What are the odds? Well no problem the crew repaired the tire and had the headlamp changed quickly so we were able to leave on time and enjoy our trip. Thanks to everyone at Ernie's!!
Theresa M.
Was driving home down 90 after work and something was going on with the electric system. I needed service immediately so I looked up the closest service station and Ernie's came up. I called and described my situation and Ernie said come on over. I pulled in and they quickly diagnosed the issue and had it fixed within 45 minutes and charged a very fair and honest fee. Great service!!
Luke N.
When I went there for some frame work they referred me back to my dealer when they knew it was covered by warranty which saved me loads, They also just did my routine service efficiently and it was very fairly priced. Ernie's is a 5 star place in my book.
Dave B
Great place. Had a simple problem they fixed quickly and didn't over charge me.
Diane S
They took care of my car, explained what they'd be doing and how long it would take and gave me an exact price. I'm certainly coming back!
Carrie K
My family has been going here for many years. Larry and Ernie Jr. have always been honest when it comes to repairs. They give fair prices and always fix me up in a day. When I lived out of town, I've had them fix other's mistakes. I highly recommend these guys!!!!!!!
Jennifer G
It is locally owned not a chain. Extremely clean and great customer service. Competitive prices too!
Mila D
They do care about my car like how they care about their own car. They examined the car carefully as always. I'm highly recommend this body shop!!
Preston R
Went above and beyond to help me keep my 2007 Ford Focus on the road by coming up with a super economical solution to allow my car to heat properly.
Gregg S
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Bob Art, 04/17/2024My 2015 Silverado with AFM (active fuel management) developed lifter ticking, this destroyed the cam shaft and a stuck lifter. Being retired I could not afford a new vehicle, so after recommendations from a retired Jasper engine installer, and another friend that had his engine replaced, I called Ernie, and after the first phone call, he makes you feel warm and fuzzy knowing they are capable of this huge task. I will bring all my repair needs to Ernie’s shop. They are the best. Jasper’s warranty is 3 years or 100,000 miles, parts and labor.
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