Lee’s Foreign Car Service

Awesome experience. Not the cheapest place you’ll find, but quality repairs and great service. They got a whole list of things done on the same day! This place will definitely be my go-​to while I love in Chicago.

I want to give this auto shop 5 stars but I still really question the quality of my repairs. I went in for repairs on my bumper. Customer service was good and my repairs were turned around in good timing.
However, ever since I got my bumper repaired anytime it gets bumped a piece of the bumper chips away. I’ve had the car for 8 years and this has never happened. I’ve lived in the city the entire time. As wonderful as the car looked when I got the repairs I’m just unclear how in a matter of 2months it looks like I got nothing repaired. I now have 3 distinct chunks gone. Like clay breaking and not a bumper which is intended to withstand minor hits. I initially went in for repairs after my car was hit and the bumper was dented. I’ve never seen the missing chunks in my bumper I see now.
I really believe something is wrong. When I brought the car back for another look they just patched it with black paint… which did nothing but make the dings more prominent.
Yes, there are beautiful cars at the shop and I may not drive a Bentley but I’m entitled to feeling like my car got the same attention.
Again, customer service is good and the team is very friendly. I recommend doing some research prior.

I’m really a fan of this shop. I started taking my Prius here because it’s convenient to my office, but now I would go out of my way. They don’t do unnecessary work. I asked for an oil change and the owner told me «no, you don’t need it yet». I had been told by another shop that I needed new headlights (expensive bulbs) and he said «no, it’s the relay». Much cheaper. I needed body work and he walked once around the car and gave me an estimate. It was right in line with other estimates that I got from other shops that I had to leave my car with to get an estimate. They always take me in, same day, no appointment and the turn around is quick. Much better prices than the dealer, and they know what my car needs. Very happy here.

AWFUL ripoff artist. I took my old MB S320 there, the bumper had been knocked off, barely any damage to the fender or any other part, only the mount for the bumper was bent but the bumper was IN TACT! I saved it, brought it in. He said to leave it with him (lee) and he’d give me an estimate. Week 1, no estimate, I called on tuesday, he said he’d get back to me. He kept saying he would just replace everything brand new, I said no, I’d just take it to MB for that, that’s why I’m going to some back alley auto shop, to see if you can do it cheaper. I call back on thursday, same story, I’ll get back to you. Then again on friday, he said ok he’s going to search for the used part of the mount that needs to be replaced and that he would 100% call me with an estimate on monday.
Week 2: Monday, no call, suprise suprise. Tuesday, I call him back (this is the 5^th time I’ve requested an estimate) he tells me it’s nearly 4,000 using used parts. Just insane, that’s probably worse than the dealer, but ok, I have to respect that, that’s his quote, that’s what he’ll do it for, fine. OK, well I’m in NYC and I’ll be back on sat, I can pick it up then, he said he’s closed on sat and won’t reopen until tuesday for the memorial day weekend. Ok fine I’ll swing by and get it then. He says he;‘s going to charge me a $ 20/​day storage fee. WHAT?! I dropped the car off for an estimate, I TOLD him I wouldn’t be back for two weeks, the first of which I hounded him for a quote. Half of the second week I asked him again. Then when he gives me his ripoff price and I don’t accept it you’re going to charge me undisclosed fees?! Low life POS truly is. Bottom feeder. I had to have someone go up there and pick it up, and bring someone to accompany them to drive their own car just to get it out and avoid his BS fees. Another ENORMOUS hassle. Guy is just a complete low life…

I have found my Chicago Mechanic… I am the proud owner of a 2004 SAAB 9 – 3. Living in the South Loop there is no reason to have a nice new car due given the dents and dings one gets consistently. Therefore, having a good mechanic is key. I brought my car to Lee’s because of a problem with my E-​Brake… They diagnosed the problem and figured out that I had a frozen brake caliper. After a day and a pretty decent price all is well with the old gal. Great staff and professional atmosphere.

Decent enough, though there are better body shops in the area. Erie Lasalle even cleans your interior after, while Lee’s doesn’t bother. I suffered damage to the front of my car and the alignment was off. I was sure to tell them to be cognizant of that as they repaired my damage. When I picked up my car and tried to drive away, I immediately noticed that the alignment had not been fixed. This was not totally surprising, as every time I spoke with the owner, he seemed preoccupied. I wasn’t pleased about having to make an extra trip out there, but they did repair the damage as well as a body shop should.

The Mini dealership was going to charge me almost $ 600 yo fix my broken passenger side mirror. Lee’s charged me less than half of that and the service was excellent! Once the part was ordered and I came to get it fixed, I was in and out in 15 min. They were super friendly and very affordable. If you own a foreign vehicle and don’t wanna deal with the astronomical dealer prices, I highly recommend this place!

I love this place. Guy and his brother are great. They give you a real diagnosis of your problem with no BS. I have been going here since 2007 and have brought all my cars here to get serviced.

I’m stating the obvious here but who doesn’t think the world is about to end when their car dies out? Ok, maybe it’s just me.
My car stalled for about three days and I ditched it for as long as I could. On the third day the damn thing still would not turn on and kept making that clicking sound when I turned the key. You know the sound. click, click, click. It’s the worst sound to hear especially when you are on your way to work or a job interview for a better job, wink wink.
Anyway, I called Lee’s and they said they are open m-​f from 7:30 am to 6 p.m. At this point it’s already 4:50pm. My husband jump starts the car and I get into the car and just cross my fingers that the damn thing will make it to Jefferson and Roosevelt and it doesn’t die out on Roosevelt and anger all the people trying to get home during Rush hour.
I get to Lee’s at about 5:05. I wait around a bit, looking confused. All the workers are busy fixing cars and finally Guy (that’s his name) comes out of his office. I tell him what’s wrong with my car, he looks at the battery, pulls out his battery checking machine and voila, it’s the dead battery. Yes, I haven’t changed the battery in about 5 years. Who knew. I thought it would be much more complicated, not to mention expensive. Guy is my new BFF. And a shout out to Ray P. because I consulted him before I decided to check this place out. I’m terrified of mechanics because the honest ones are hard to find.
I STRONGLY recommend Lee’s Foreign Car Service. Take it from someone who does not let go of her cash too easily.

Quick, efficient service! My husband and I always comes here whenever we have problems with our car. They’re decent, honest guys who get the job done.

I had no idea that this shop was in my neighborhood until today. They saved me from spending thousands of dollars to fix non-​existing problems deliberately misdiagnosed by another shop. I am so sad that I am moving and that I didn’t know they were here all this time!

Quick, efficient and reasonably priced. Walking into the shop is entertaining with all of the high end cars and fancy wheels. They paid the same attention to our 6 year-​old volvo as they pay to a brand new Bentley. They replaced our brakes/​roters in 1 day thanks to the fact they had volvo parts in stock.
Thank you Lee’s!

I just read a few reviews about a BMW service Center in the city, and am I ever glad I go to Lee’s.
My 10 year old BMW is handled with loving care… and, now that I have her back, she drives like a brand new vehicle.
Don’t let all of the ‘bangers gettin’ rims intimidate you — Lee wants good, solid repeat business from just us regular ol’ car owners, too.
You will get an honest quote, fair pricing, and outstanding service.
Keep in mind, they are NOT open on the weekend, so plan accordingly.