E & J Foreign Cars Ltd

E&J is great! My family started taking our cars to E&J about 10 years ago, after discovering them on Angie’s list. We had a 20+ year old volvo that they kept running in tip top shape. They also creatively solved an electrical problem in my Intrigue with 250 000+ miles on it, and kept if running, as well.
Great service, honest, and will keep me coming back for years to come. For the level of service, I don’t think that they’re that much more expensive than other shops I’ve been to.

I came here on the recommendation of my awesome realtor. I had just gotten a completely ridiculous quote for a rear brake job from the local Honda dealership. And wanted to see if there was a more reasonable option. Not only was E&J much, much more affordable than the dealership the experience was excellent. They solved the problem perfectly and didn’t try to upwell me to other services I didn’t need like at the dealership. They were also extremely friendly and approachable to deal with. And not only was my car ready when they said it would be, but they stayed open for me when I came 5 minutes after closing to pick it up. While I’m hoping it’s awhile before more car issues pop up, I’ll definitely be back if they do!

What can l say that has not been said about Lu or his employees at E and J. Customer service is everything!!! I went to 3 different places looking for someone to take a look at my car that was making a weird sound and it was troublesome, l went to a place where this Muslim guy seem to have an attitute and basically told me he did not had the time. (It was Friday) 2 other places also seem to not be interested in my small problem, so finally l called Lu. Upon arrival he knew who l was and was incredibly nice. I left the car and he did a through search for all things wrong.
Found the problem, fix the problem and the car is running great $ 1100 later. Yah, there were some serious things wrong with the car that needed attention. I will laways go back to E and J and absolutely recomend them for their honest work and great service!
Thank you Lu. You are awesome!

truly a find, they are honest knowledgeable mechanics who care! The owner walks you through every detail and they catch them all. They are reasonably priced and go beyond satisfaction. We look our BMW X3 for an oil change and safety check before a trip and we were overwhelmed with the service. Not only did an excellent job but when washing the car at the end of service found and fixed a leak on the seal of my windshield. and they didn’t charge a dime. honestly this is your best choice

Very reasonable price! Excellent service. Fixed my car in 2 days. The owner and TJ are awesome! Thank you!

My star rating does not reflect the suspension work done on my 2003 Nissan 350Z, which was impeccable as usual. The poor rating is related to carelessness by the staff that has caused me inconvenience and has pretty much been eating away at me since I picked up my car. And the fact that the carelessness resulted from good intentions does not lessen my dissatisfaction. I have a mini fridge/​warmer in the back of my car that I use a lot. I was told that the technician, after completing service on my car, cleaned the back, removing all the objects, including the fridge. When I got home, I noticed that the power cord that plugs into my car’s power outlet was missing. I called Luther and his employee said he has no idea where the cord might be; he supposedly put everything back and that I should check the door side compartments. I searched every inch of my car (which is a 2 seater coupe so that search did not take that long) and could not find the cord. Very annoying. The fact is that he would have had to unplug the cord, which is about 3 feet long, from the back of the fridge and obviously forgot to put it back in my car. Regardless, it’s gone and the fridge is now useless and has to be replaced. I am surprised that a reputable shop like E&J would be so irresponsible with a customer’s personal property. Quite disappointing.

So here I was in Chicago for work when the check engine light came on in my Jaguar, along with a lurching anytime the rpm’s would get close to 3000. My heart seized with panic after the nice folks at Auto Zone informed me that there were several error codes on the computer. I knew that not only would I have to find a mechanic in Chicago, but that the repairs were probably going to drain my wallet.
I went on to the trusty Unilocal site to try and find a mechanic that had good reviews, since I’ve been taken to the cleaners before with my my 1996 Saturn (may it rest in peace). I called one location that was close to where my store is in Wicker Park, but alas, while they didn’t service Jaguars, they did refer me to E&J and I couldn’t be more grateful!
I arrived at the shop around 1pm and spoke with Lou, I think. He patiently listened to what I was describing the problem to be and took a look at the error codes. He called one of the mechanics in to talk to me as well, and had them go on a ride with me so that I could try and replicate the issue I was having. We got back to the shop, and since I had a conference call shortly after, he directed me to several local places where I could sit and take the call.
At 5pm they called me to let me know that they had fixed the problem and asked me where I was so they could send someone to pick me up. WOW! What they did was have one of the mechanics pick me up in my car so that I could drive it back to the shop and see if it was driving better, which it totally was!
When we arrived back at the shop, they showed me what had happened, which turned out to be a hole in the intake hose. Not only did they replace the hose, but they cleaned out the intake. I really appreciate it when someone takes the time to show and explain to me what the issue is. Not only did they fix the issue, but they gave the car a nice bath so it was totally shiny when it was returned to me. They even called me the next day to make sure that the car was still running properly! Talk about excellent customer service!
Personal attention, friendly staff, prompt service, and a clean car came to be less than $ 300. My wallet wasn’t going to suffer! Being a female, I have a hard time trusting mechanics, but E & J fixed my Jag promptly, didn’t find any other «issues», and were affordable. It’s too bad I live in Milwaukee, or they would be my regular mechanics. But if you live in the Chicago area, do yourself a favor and make these guys your regular mechanics– you won’t be sorry!

These guys are the best. They’ve worked on our last 5 cars and I hold cars longer and don’t want cars under dealer warranty so Lou and the guys can service our vehicles.
They go out of their way to make sure the customer is happy with their work, their prices are reasonable, and if they find something truly wrong, will call to give you a chance to see the issue before they take it apart.
I have referred at least a dozen satisfied customers and will continue to refer people to them.

Hard to imagine people who seem more interested in doing good work and making the customer happy. Very knowledgable, reasonable and a pleasure on all accounts. I’ve brought my Mercedes and Saab there and Mike has worked on many other for me in the past. You can have total confidence on their competence and integrity.

saying these guys are the BEST is an understatement. i originally had to bring by baby in when a sensor failed and we got towed there but im so glad this is where we ended up! i’m beyond grateful to them for helping me out and dealing with all my issues. really stand up shop and this will definitely my go-​to mechanic!

You will NEVER find a better crew than Lou and his automotive gentleman. They are supremely knowledgeable. They are artists when it comes to their work. We’ve only been in Chicago for 1yr., and they have cared for my 7 year old BMW like it was their baby. They’ve fixed the outside from a fender bender, and the inside on a number of issues, and it looks and works better than the day I bought it. I will never go to anyone else!!! EVER!!!

I’ve taken my 1995 Nissan Altima and my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee to Lou and his guys for nearly 10 years. Lou always tells me what needs to be done, but more important, what doesn’t need to be repaired at the time. Fair prices and honest service.

I’ve been taking my 1974 VW Standard Beetle here since last year. I’ve taken her in twice for work. The last time I took in olé’ Clementine she needed a new axel beam (completed rusted out), new brakes, new shocks, and some TLC.
The guys at E&J are always very nice and they call when I can come in and see her up on the lift. They are very informative. The price for labor is high, but well worth their expertise. Mike worked on the original Wienermobile in Austria.
The last time I brought her in for problems with the breaks, so Mike took me and my boyfriend for a test drive around the block to get a better idea.
Lou is the guy who takes us into the shop to look at the car and explain what needs to be done vs. what parts basically can still hold up. He goes through all the charges.
They detailed the car after all was said and done.
I feel like a lot of their clients are wealthy, but that could just be my perception, so I always just make sure to remind them I’m not super rich and just need the car to run and be safe.
All the mechanics and tech guys are super friendly, too. It’s a great all around experience and I recommend E&J to anyone with a VW, Porsche, Saab, or other foreign car.

These guys are great. They are very honest, friendly, take the time to explain and show you what’s going on. With my car «showing it’s age» I’m grateful to have these guys taking care of me. I never have to worry about being charged too much or doing repairs that are not needed. Also my car is returned to me super clean. Highly recommended!

LOU AND MIKE ARE THE BEST!
Most mechanics look at a girl with an old Mercedes and see an easy way to make some easy money, but not E & J… They are kind, honest, reliable, and quick.
After moving to Chicago and having a couple bad experiences with mechanics, I took my 97 Benz to E & J for a long, long, long overdue check-​up. I knew it needed some work and that it’d probably be major… I made it clear that I couldn’t afford a gigantic bill, but Lou assured me that he could work with my budget.
I dropped off my car and a long list of problems to check out. One of the mechanics then drove me to work and even waited until I got in the building before he drove away– SO NICE! I mean, his mama obviously raised him right :)
Lou called me later that day with the big news: my car was fixable and would run better than ever! I gave him the go-​ahead and he had things ready the next day. When I picked my Benz up IT WAS LIKE A BRAND NEW CAR! Seriously, it had more power, more pick-​up, all of the «check» lights were off… I was thrilled! And Lou told me when I’d need to bring it back for a few other repairs, so now I know what to expect.
I am so happy that I found E & J. The shop has a family-​feel and the guys there are all kinda like «dads», if that makes sense. I know I can rely on them and they’ll keep my car safe and in great shape.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I have an 11 year old Saab. These guys are the best. They keep my car in great working order. I trust them entirely. They are fair, knowledgeable and I recommend them highly.

E&J is great. Absolutely the best in the business. We first tried E&J after a string of dissapointments at Fletcher-​Jones Mercedes, one of the worst in the business.
Lou and the E&J team were terrific. Over the years, they saved us thousands of dollars and did a far better job than the dealer.
We traveled 5 miles to use E&J, 4 miles further than our derelict Mercedes dealer. It was well worth it in the value we received, and the satisfaction of knowing our money was paying hard-​working, honest people.

For me, I really know little about cars. So when something goes wrong I want to be able to take my vehicle to a place I can trust so that I’m not scammed with problems that do not exist. E&J is that place. I needed some work done on my 2007 MB CLK and after visiting a few spots around Chicago I decided to go with Lou at E&J. I was not disappointed. Not only was the cost of his service competitive, but the level of customer service I received was top-​notch.
In addition to European cars, the E&J team also does a great job with other vehicles. I recently had some issues with a Jeep and had to drop it off after-​hours, without notice. I left them a message and my problems were fixed by lunchtime the next day. This is a place you can trust with your vehicle knowing that they will get the job done right, on time and at a great rate. I cannot speak highly enough about E&J Foreign Cars.

These guys aren’t bad guys but I would not bring my BMW back to these guys. They are ok for most repairs but I would not recommend these guys to do differential work on your BMW. My car was fine and they recommended I change the differential fluid so I did. Unfortunately they put in the wrong fluid and my car started making a horrible noise in the back. I took it back two more times then they finally swapped out the correct fluid (at my expense) and the noise went away. But when I got home I noticed my car started spotting on my driveway differential fluid. I gave up on going back to these guys and just took it to the dealer. I had to pay the dealer almost $ 900 to repair the leak and swap out new differential fluid.
I hate to write bad reviews on anyone but had I known they would have messed up my differential I would never had set foot in this place. The other stuff like oil change and filters were fine (that is what I went in for) but I can not recommend these guys for differential repair.

Angies List rates this very highly, and so do I. Particularly if you have a German car and want to take it to someone who is trustworthy and reasonably priced, this is the place to go.