European American Motors

Ron and Nick and the entire crew @ EAM are the greatest! They did a terrific job assessing my son’s 2012 Mini and executing the necessary parts replacements and repairs, which was no simple task given that the car was discovered to be a rare European Edition. I highly recommend this shop, and appreciate the perseverance of the professionals there. We will not hesitate to use them again in the future.

I repaired a very complicated issue with my volkswagen there that i did a lot of research on the vw forums, and i wanted to compliment ron for being so patient and thorough in his explanation of all my options. They repaired my vw tdi and am very happy. I would highly recommend this shop.

Very happy with my experience with Ron and his team at European American Motors. I brought my Land Rover over for brakes. Ron was competitively priced (much better than dealership!) and got the job done quickly, without an appointment! His team and him are all very friendly and welcoming. Will bring my car back here again!

I have been bringing my BMW here for 2 years and, as the other reviewers mentioned, I absolutely trust Ron to do quality work at a great, more than fair price. This morning I was having an issue with my car and Ron talked me through it, even though I will most likely have to get the actual work done elsewhere. In the past I’ve had several great experiences, including multiple times that I’ve called and he’s gotten me in on short notice so that I’m able to get my car back as quickly as possible. Overall, it is clear that he and his staff truly care about their customers and what is best for them, and they truly love what they do. Highly recommended!

I had my rear brake rotors and pads changed on a Mercedes ML in April 2013. They know clearly what they are doing. Quick service. They stated they would use only OEM parts. I specifically inquired about using quality aftermarket parts to save some money. Now I discovered that they used Textar brake pads (which are good quality aftermarket.), but I was charged for OEM parts. Leaves a bad after taste.

I have had my vehicle serviced here twice in the last six months and won’t be taking it anywhere else. The starter on my Land Rover was giving me issues and I expected to have it replaced, but they were able to fix my problem at a much cheaper cost and never attempted to mislead me into buying a part I didn’t need. Their work is efficient and honest which is a real breath of fresh air when compared to the local Chicago dealer. I Highly recommend this company.

Agree with all the other 5 star reviews. I’ve taken my older model Audi TT on multiple occasions. They are fair and honest. They’re a busy shop but have also always accommodated. Won’t go anywhere else. You can absolutely TRUST them.

These guys are the best. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, reasonably priced, speedy and overall just HONEST. I will not take my car anywhere else, and you will feel the same after you try them out.

I have been in the car business for 30 years so I was more than a little concerned when my daughter needed service on her BMW. She’s in Chicago and I’m in Monterey. This was her first time to make the arrangements for repairs and she made a fantastic choice with Ron.
Ron was gracious enough to answer all of my questions and provided my daughter with excellent service at an extremely fair price. Listen up Chicago! Ron is worthy of your trust and business!

I’ve been going to Ashland Tire for years, and they do a great job. But, I just wanted to try out a new place, since Ashland always seems busy. Brought my car in at 7:30am and talked to Ron. He seems very cool and knowledgable. I told him about my problem — my 2001 VW Beetle hatch wouldn’t open. The latch seemed frozen solid. I left my car with him for a few hours, and then he called me back. Ron said that they were able to open the hatch, and it seemed to be working fine. I asked him how much I owed him, and he said nothing for this fix. I was pleasantly surprised because most shops in Chicago will charge you as much as possible for even a simple repair. I know repairing this VW latch could cost from $ 300 to $ 600, so I was totally relieved. I promised Ron that I’d be back to see them again soon. And I am going to keep that promise. Happy!

Where do you turn when you have a problem with your BMW? Not in here, keep looking.
I had a small oil leak. Nothing dripping below but you could smell oil burning. Appeared to be an issue with the valve cover gasket.
After multiple visits and a grand out the window, the issue remained. Save yourself the trouble and avoid at all costs.

I’ve been coming here for years and have found them to be really awesome. I brought my car in recently and it ended up being something that they couldn’t fix so they outsourced it to the shop across the street and charged me $ 1 on top of what I paid for the repairs. They could’ve easily told me a way different story and charged me much more. Great shop!

My recent experience with them basically outlines everything an honest auto mechanic should be. To start off, they are quite busy and since I needed an oil change done and brake inspection right before the holidays, getting an appointment was difficult, but they accommodated. They are located a half a block from the Brown Line Addison stop so I could drop my car off in the morning before work and not worry about being late. When I’m finished with work for the day, I can hop back on the brown line and pick up my car. I’ve dealt with Ron (I believe the owner’s son) with my current issue of an oil change (no need to explain further) and brake inspection, since my brakes were making funny noises. He told me he would call me around 1:30 and let me know if there is anything wrong with the brakes and if so, would give me an estimate. He did exactly that. I received his call and to my surprise, the brakes were fine. The noise is something that occurs with certain German cars and the honesty that was displayed was highly appreciated (no further brake problems either). Furthermore, my mirror was cracked from someone punching or hitting it while the car was parked on the street outside my apartment a few nights before. Ron gave me a reasonable estimate and only recommended replacing the glass part, not the whole entire mirror. Again, the honesty and good faith they displayed is every reason why I would recommend them.

I can’t say enough good things about these guys — they are professional, understanding about costs, and do great quality work. Best of all, they care about their customers, and making sure we understand the work that needs to be done. Best auto shop I’ve ever been to.

What a wonderful, secure feeling it is to bring my car to this location. On my most recent visit, Ron was incredibly thorough in examining all the issues with my BMW
and explaining them carefully. He went out of his way to get me the best price he could on parts and got my car ready sooner than I expected.
Thank you, Ron. .what a delightful business person you are. . your Dad should be proud!

Ron and Rudi have dealt straight with me, offered recommendations, options and continue to service my 22 year-​old Benz with the diligence and accuracy that my autobahn terror requires. Whether it’s maintenance or repair work, I have a clear idea of what is going to be done, how much it is going to cost and how long it will take as I hand over the keys and depart. When I return, I always get a full diagnosis of the issue, the corrective procedure taken and what preventative measures I need to be made of aware of. As I pull onto Lincoln Ave, my Teutonic beast roars ferociously ready to gobble up the pavement with a flick of the accelerator. Vielen Dank, Mechanikermeister Rudolf und Ron!

Rudi and Ron are fantastic. Whereas other mechanics might tell you that everything needs to be fixed at once, the mechanics at European-​American Motors help provide you with a strategy of what needs to be fixed when it needs to be fixed. They are also extremely reliable in giving you information about your car while in the shop and providing a clear estimate before any work is finished. Honestly, I can not say enough about the quality of their work. Top notch.

I have been coming here for several years, we have a 2006 Land Rover and a 2006 Audi and have had both major and minor work done here. They are consistently ²⁄₃ of the price of dealer service and when we have had major work needs, I have called around to confirm it. They are responsive if there is an urgent repair, and will schedule you in if it is not urgent.
I highly recommend this establishment!

Ron and Rudi are awesome. My ’95 Benz E320 is there at the moment. These guys know their stuff, completely honest, they do what they say and always call with updates. I have tried a few others places before I found these guys, this is the only place I will take my cars. The Best in the entire Chicago area. If you are a car enthusiast and want it done right, give them a call.

I’ve had my 2002 Honda Accord in here a few times and have been pleased each time. They take great care of my 255K miles vehicle. The family is great to work with. The place is not even close to my south loop home but it’s worth the L ride back and forth.
Oil changes, timing belt, bearings.