Clavey Auto Service Inc

I went for a minor problem with my headlight on a Friday afternoon and was greeted by a pleasant receptionist. My car was immediately taken in and looked at. The problem was fixed in a timely manner. A mechanic came out to let me know what was wrong and that they had fixed it as well as providing a new headlight bulb. He was very honest and I was happy with the service provided. I am giving 4 out of 5 stars only because they did not consult with me before doing anything to my car. Although I assume this was because it was such a small problem that did not cost a lot-​I would hope they speak to customers regarding bigger problems. I will definitely go back for future maintenance!

I’ve never heard of a mechanic saying, «If you can afford it, you should get a new car. I wouldn’t put another penny into maintenance on this car».
It doesn’t get any more honest or trustworthy than that folks. And they’re all so nice on top of it. Our cars only go to Clavey.

I recently moved back to Illinois from living in Seattle these last 8 years and have quite a bit of work to do on my car. I was referred to Clavey and am really happy with the service they provided. They were easy to set up an appointment with and was able to do all the work (which included changing the timing belt which is a larger job) in less time than anticipated. Plus it was half the cost than another shop quoted me. My car was so clean when I got it back too which was really nice — they even vacuumed the inside. I would definitely go back to Clavey and recommend them to anyone looking for an honest mechanic.

Excellent service and very great to work with. Last minute when my car broke down they were able to get me in right away and even gave me a ride back to my hotel. Great trustworthy people to trust your car with!

I usually work on my own cars in my garage so I’ve only had Clavey perform work a couple of times, but they offer quality service at a reasonable price. Will continue to use them in the future to outsource automotive work.
Highly recommend.

I had to take my older SUV to Clavey Auto unexpectedly when a fuel pump went out. They got it in right away and were priced fairly. I really appreciated how they explained in detail all of the steps of the process, and also gave me a heads up as to what may be expected as far as repairs in the future. I’ve ended up taking my SUV back for two other major repairs and have been so satisfied with their work. Very professional and helpful through stressful situations! I highly recommend them.

5 out of 5! Best auto service I have ever experienced. It is very refreshing to know that there are still honest people in this industry.
This is the only place I will be using in future.

This seems like a good place to take your car, until you experience some of their work. They left the windows open on my car during a downpour, leaving the inside soaking wet, including my leather seats and the console. This caused several lights to go out inside the console and dash. They refused to take responsibility for their error. After further pressing them to find out what happened, they said they would talk to the guy who was responsible for the cars and their windows, «Jesus.» I never received a call back as promised and months later I get a call today. They didn’t call to follow up on their error but to give me a quote they were also supposed to give me months ago. When confronted with additional supporting information proving that the water was the issue with the lighting going out, they ignored me and said well if you want to pay us to work on this other repair let us know.
In addition to this issue, they put my tires on the wrong wheels and then after they switched them the tires were severely out of balance, though they were fine before they switched them front to back. I had to pay them more money to have them fix this problem that didn’t exist before they touched the tires the second time.
It’s hard to find a trustworthy mechanic. Keep looking.

Clavey Auto is the best auto shop I have ever been to. The people that work there treat you like family! They really care about your car and your safety. They will be very honest with you and honesty is what I need because I do not know anything about cars. I feel like I am in good hands when I take my car here.

Clavey is the best auto service mechanics i have been to. they will explain the problem in detail and fix it and they don’t suggest unnecessary fixes like the dealerships. they have a pick up and drop off service from the nearby glenview stations

Had an emergency in that the wrong liquid was poured into the wrong hole. Their schedule was full and squeezed us in on hearing that story. They’re very friendly and did a great job and a great price!

Found these guys years ago on NPR’s Car Talk website where they were highly rated. They are honest, transparent, proactive, service oriented and highly competent. They have fixed issues that the dealer could not figure out and in one case actually purchased diagnostic equipment to resolve a stubborn trouble code on one of my Subaru’s. Needless to say they are my go to mechanic for my Honda’s and my 10 year old outback (which I plan on keeping till its a 15 year old outback at least). They also offer a great detailing service. No surprises, no BS, just excellent work at a fair (not cheap) price.

My family and I have been going to Clavey Auto for many years. Even though we all moved out of the area, we still bring our cars back to Glenview to be repaired. It’s not often you find a repair shop that you feel comfortable with. They may not be the cheapest shop in town but they are honest and fair. I’d rather pay a bit more to have peace of mind, knowing they aren’t selling me things I don’t need. They take the time to show me my old parts and explain the work that was needed. I live 45 minutes away and always schedule my repairs when they have a courtesy car available. I would recommend these guys to anyone that needs car repairs.

Clavey Auto is like heaven for your car, and for your wallet.
I like my mechanics like I like my women… lubed up and ready to go… or wait, I think honest and trustworthy is what I was going for here :)
These guys give you a truly honest evaluation of your car, and they thrive off of local, loyal customers like myself to preach about how much they actually care about your car’s needs. They never look to nail you on something you don’t need, and I have been so surprised so many times to hear them tell me I don’t need something when I have used them as a second opinion to other mechanics’ pricey suggestions.
Nowadays, Clavey is the only place I take my car for service. If you live in Glenview or Northbrook, be sensible and support a local business like Clavey because they fix your car the right way the first time, every time.