Green Wheels Automotive

Cary is true to his name; he cares. My brakes were completely goners, both front and back, and I had no idea, just that the brake fluid light was on, so I thought I’d check it out. Apparently I was driving a time-​bomb and something really bad could have happened!
Cary also showed me what my brakes looked like, and boy, I can’t even believe they ever worked like that! I’m including a picture. He also showed me what new brakes look like, and the difference was night and day!

$ 46 for an oil change on a 2003 Ford Winstar is not acceptable. I assumed these guys would give me a standard oil change, and they charged me for a higher priced oil change. The manager should have given me options, but instead went for the quick money. Note: you always ask your client what he or she prefers before indiscriminately up-​charging.

Great service! The staff is very welcoming and nice. They did kind of a general check on my engine and told me what needed some maintenance, explaining the whole process. Money well spent. I’ll definitely take my car back there.

I can’t say enough about the mechanics here. They are genuinely nice guys that go out of their way to make sure your vehicle is done correctly. Choosing a good mechanic is just as important as choosing your family physician and I would recommend this place in a heart beat.

I am in disbelief that I am the only customer who had a bad experience at this business. I took my car in to have the muffler fixed in June 2014. I dropped it off and then the owner told me that it should be ready in a couple of hours. I then returned to discover that it was not ready. The owner kept postponing the time it would be ready throughout the day. I then had an errand to run, so we went out to the burbs. The traffic was really bad; thus, we struggled to make it back in time prior to the shop closing. The owner looked disgusted at me when I finally made it with a pizza on the table as if to say, ‘you’re keeping me from dinner.’ I then took my car and noticed immediately a very loud noise coming from my muffler. I called him and then we dropped it off again. We then picked it up and it still is screwed up. Whenever I go through any puddle, the muffler starts making this weird loud noise like it’s going to just come off. I took it to another repair shop and the guy told me he wouldn’t fix it because it was so bad. He suggested that I return to the same shop to have the welding re-​done. I recently took it to another repair shop and thankfully the mechanic said he is willing to fix it for $ 70. If a mechanic does not know how to repair a muffler or any other part of a car, he should recommend that the person take it elsewhere instead of doing an unacceptable job that is still problematic. I find it disgusting that I have to spend more money and time on a repair that should have been done right the first time. Do NOT go here for a muffler job!

I returned for a service light exhaust issue. Nothing new to report. The staff are awesome!
Unilocal reviews were spot on! Was able to drop off car for oil change and return back after lunch. All the staff were friendly, easy to work with and honest. They honored their Unilocal discount, didn’t oversell me anything and gave me a call when my car was ready in under an hour. I will be back!
They also gave a referral to Orlando’s on Ashland for upholstery work needed and this business was just as appropriate in customer service.

I absolutely love the quality work these guys do, the incredibly fast turn around time and the fair, honest pricing. I’ve taken two different cars there for work and trusted Saul with my car for many years before that. They give real, expert advice and have saved me tons of time, money and stress over the past few years. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. I feel good about what they do and how much they charge, and that’s saying a ton.

This place is an exception to my «I only do restaurant reviews» rule because of the amazing service!
In a nutshell, Green Wheels Automotive is amazing!
For one, their prices are very fair! Second, everything was very transparent. I’ve felt ripped off at other mechanics. Sometimes, I have even been lied to (a mechanic once told me I needed a new cabin filter, even though I changed my cabin filter the previous month!). But at Green Wheels Automotive, they show you what they see, and you get to watch them perform work on your car, right in the shop!
Moreover, the staff seemed very knowledgeable and were very friendly and patient when it came to the questions I had. Despite their time spent answering my questions, they still spent a good deal of time doing a thorough and proper oil change.

Great service. Extremely trustworthy. Carrie, the owner, is fantastic. I wish I found this place sooner.

Great prices and great service. Would recommend them to anyone. Carey and Miguel were courteous and knowledgeable. A diamond in disguise. Thanks!

This place is fabulous. Only wish I had found it earlier. Trustworthy service and they always get it done as soon as possible. Been here for tires, oil changes and mechanical fixes. Highly recommend

Very unassuming spot, looks like a hybrid car charging station when you drive by, I wouldn’t have ever thought to check them out but my normal spot was booked solid, glad I did though. The service was great, and the mechanic Saul was very informative. He gave me some pointers, and explained why my check engine light was on. Even though his shop couldn’t do the service I needed he went out of his way to help me. Definitely my new go to spot!

I want to start off by saying I still need to work on my judgments. I am still so quick to judge by what I see on the outside that its what’s on the inside that counts. Today I had the pleasure of doing business with Green Wheels and I need to say I am not disappointed. when I first looked at the place I thought how can this place service my vehicle. I WAS WRONG!!! From Carey, the owner and partners Miguel and Saul they all made me feel welcome and the work they did was AMAZING. I not only had the pleasure of having conversations with Carey and Saul, but I also learned a thing or two about cars that I didn’t know. I would highly recommend these guys for your automotive needs and if they can’t fix it they will tell you who could. I don’t often use the words honest and mechanics in the same sentence, but I can here. Thanks for everything guys you are A++ in my eyes and your customer service went above and beyond expectations.
Thanks
Tony Mazur

Just had a lovely experience here. Needed an oil change and my normal shop was busy so I went here due to proximity and the Unilocal deal. The owner Cary was super friendly and clearly cares about their customers. He recommended a coffee shop nearby and said he could text me when my car was ready. I chose to wait there and had a nice time chatting. He said they love keeping old cars on the road so I’ll definitely be bringing my 1999 Honda back for service!

These guys deserve every 5 star they get. Cary and his guys are super friendly and trustworthy. They are genuine about wanted to fix your car and save you money.

This is the first review on auto repair shop that I write on Unilocal,and I have to say that they are AMAZING! My Camry’s sunroof has not been working for a while, and I didn’t repair it until today partially because of the potentially high repair fees. I called them before I went there. Over the phone, he told me that he would diagnose it first, if he can’t fix it, then he would let me drive away. After we got there, he only checked for 5 minutes, and the sunroof is working again! He explained to me that it was only because the fuse was loose, and he simply pulled it out and out them back in. And he refused to charge a single penny of this. Now I can drive my car to enjoy the sunshine of Chicago at this time if the year! I would highly recommend everyone to repair their cars here!

This was a great place. I had a great conversation with the owner! These people are honest I will go back.

Have you ever wanted to give your mechanic a tip for doing such a great job AND for charging far less than the dealership? Have you ever heard a mechanic say on your first phone call, «we want to earn your business…»? Have you ever heard someone use the phrase «honest car mechanic»? Well, me either until I encountered Carey at Green Wheels.
I left Green Wheels Automotive feeling good about my service and I knew that the services I got were actually needed. For instance, I showed the inspection report from the dealership to Carey. He immediately started going through the it & sharing with me what needs to be done, what can wait. He took it a step further by explaining their business model versus that of the dealership, all without bashing them. He explained how they keep their doors open by charging exorbitant fees and offering services that aren’t absolutely crucial or even necessary. He also explained that they do services for and share necessary information with their customers as if they were making recommendations to their own family.
I am grateful to Carey and his team for exceptional service, great attitudes and amazing prices.
Thank you!!!

I took my Jeep in for a tune up and about 40min into it, Carey called to tell me that the spark plugs were almost new and they didn’t need to be changed. He also mentioned they noticed my engine light was on so they checked what the problem was and fixed that. I really appreciated his honesty and detailed phone call. I will definitely be back to fix everything else here. It was a great experience. Thanks to Carey and his staff.

Sometimes it’s tough to believe a place with all stellar reviews, but believe them since Green Wheels is awesome. Carey and his team do a great job of explaining everything to you, accommodating, and ensuring what they are doing is in the best interest and safety of their customers.
I’ve taken both of our cars to them over the past few months from everything as simple as an oil change to new tires to fixing a control system so I wouldn’t fly off the road. Every time I felt like Green Wheels did a great job of explaining what needed to be done now, what could wait, and what other options existed.
Overall really happy with having them right around the corner.