Riverside Garage

I just trust them. It’s that simple. From oil changes to major engine problems… they never disappoint. I had an old car for the longest time and they treated it like a Rolls Royce. Classy guys.

Your neighborhood garage, always super forthcoming and unbelievably friendly and accommodating. I trust Larry with everything. Just amazing.

I have asked Rick and Larry to provide me with bumper stickers that say «I love my mechanic». That’s the earned trust I have with these guys. Having multiple cars and little to no automotive experience, this is the only place I bring my cars. Rick, Larry and the entire staff are friendly, accommodating and honest. Years back when I first started bringing my cars here, my truck was making a funny noise when I braked, so naturally I told them I needed brakes. What a pleasant surprise when I was told it was not the brakes but a minor fix. If this was my previous mechanic, it would have been a brake job!
Hey guys – where are my bumper stickers?

Today I needed immediate service for my car at a location in Riverside, IL. I called Larry at the garage and updated them of what I needed. Within 10 minutes, Rick arrived with the needed tools, took care of the problem and I had my car ready again. What a HUGE help on a hectic day. I would not go any where else or trust anyone else to work on my cars. Outstanding service again today. Thank you!

If you are local and looking for a excellent, reasonably priced and fair mechanic… this is it!

I will never take my car anywhere else. They have done several small things for free, and quickly repaired bigger issues for a fraction of what the dealer quoted.

Location is good if you live in Riverside or want to drop your car off while you head downtown for work on the train. As for being friendly, don’t count on it. If you don’t have Riverside Lawyer money they won’t glance twice to try and earn your business. Go to Hollywood Motors in Brookfield, much better people to deal with.

I have been going to Larry and Rick for years. They were recommended by a friend who lives in Riverside. Many times, the dealer has said, «we have to do this for $$$». Riverside will say, either «No you don’t and here is why» or «Yeah, it has to be done, and it will cost $» I think they work hard to present an honest capable business.

I don’t have a car, so I have never gotten my car repaired here. However, my parents have gone to Rick at the wonderful people at Riverside Garage for all car work since they moved to Riverside. They have sung the praises of Riverside Garage for years and always recommend their services to friends and relatives in the area.
What makes Riverside Garage so special is because they are so honest and give fair, reasonable prices for work to be done. I can’t stress enough how important that is for a mechanic! Rick is someone who you can really trust.
Fun facts: Once I went to the Garage to fill my tires with air. I was a little confused on how to do it, so one of the workers came out and filled them for me. He was so friendly!
Another time, one of the Riverside Garage guys drove our old ’96 Previa backwards into our driveway because it was so close to hitting the 200,000-mile mark (and he wanted my dad to see the miles roll over himself).

The best general auto repair shop there is. Rick is so honest, competent, and friendly that you almost want to take your car in for service. I do most of my own automotive work, but when I’m stumped as to what’s wrong, or I’m too busy or lazy to do something myself, it goes to Rick. And it’s done quickly, professionally, and usually at a lower price than I thought it would be. What a pleasure to be able to confidently go somewhere for a car repair and know it will be fixed right, the first time, with no unnecessary extras. And a pleasure to be able to recommend a shop to family and friends, knowing that whoever you send will be thrilled with the service they receive.
I also have to mention that even beyond his shop Rick is a real asset to Riverside. He runs the Riverside Cruise Night car shows monthly in the summer — he’s there personally setting things up before anyone else arrives, and he’s still cleaning up long after everyone else is gone. He lets his lot be used for vendors at various non-​auto-​related town functions like art fairs, antique shows, etc., and he puts up his huge train set for the Christmas Walk and invites hundreds of spectators in to see it. Great guy, great shop.
Highly recommended.

The guys here are honest, fast and reasonable! I have dropped my car off before taking the BSNF train to work downtown and they have always repaired it with no problem. For some reason, they are busier in the colder months, so call ahead to make an appointment.

Absolutely the best. Prompt, courteous, reasonably priced, and above all, honest. My business forever.

Love this place. Excellent work, honest and ethical. My husband and I have both had our cars worked on here, and we’ve never had a problem. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Love you, Riverside Garage! What more is there to say?

Thanks to those on Unilocal who reviewed this great garage! I’m new to the Brookfield area and needed to find a reputable garage in a pinch.
Awesome customer service, honest estimates and competitive pricing for service.
It was a pleasure doing business with them & I’ll be back. Won’t hesitate to recommend.

These guys are the best. Honesty and customer service is just the way they do business. Today it was a coolant fix on our family van but they have fixed an exhaust problem and a tail light too. Can’t say enough good about them.

I live in the city but will take my car to no one else!!! These guys are very knowledgeable, so nice and honest. Kind of a rare to find, so it’s worth the trip! Trust me your car will be in good hands.