Sam’s Datsun

The best! Been going to him for 25 years. He’s trustworthy and reasonable, and can fix any car. I highly recommend Sam’s Datsun.

Went in to have my car checked out and they didn’t even charge me … I’m going in rite now love this place

I’ve been coming to Sam’s for about 2 years now. Very happy that he was recommended. Sam is very honest which is rare in this business. His crew is professional, funny, they will keep you company if you are waiting for your car to be done, they are fast yet it doesn’t affect the quality.
His place can be a little hard to spot (it’s literally smashed between two other car places). I think some other reviewer wrote that he will always offer cheaper option if he can and will always tell you exactly what you do/don’t need. What other places do for e.g. $ 160, he will do for $ 40 max. Highly recommend him.

So glad to have found Sam’s Datsun. These guys are professional, prompt, honest and very affordable. We’ve taken our Infiniti ex35 and our MBZ R500 in for oil changes and brakes and their work is outstanding. Any problem with any car give them a call.

All around, we appreciate the service and work we’ve received in the past on a few of our cars. It is difficult to find someone who cares and really does their best to fix your car right the first time.

I’ve brought in my wife’s Accord and my Pathfinder and have never had any issue with the repairs or service. Sam is professional, fast, reliable and very, very good at his job. I’ve recommended him to family and friends and only heard glowing reviews of his work.
His place is smaller, on the east side of Winnetka, so you have to approach coming north from Sherman Way to get in.

Sam is great with his service and the people who work with him as well! He is honest and has the best prices as well! I highly recommend Sam to anyone! A couple of friends of mine from work referred me to Sam. They’ve been seeing Sam for over 30 years! Sam worked on my brakes and worked on my shocks. I cannot say enough good things about Sam! Sam tells you immediately what’s wrong with vehicle and the pricing, or options in pricing.
Sam is the only one I go to for servicing my vehicle! Sam is a must see when getting your vehicle serviced!

I agree 100% with the previous posts, Sam is awesome! If you go to him he’s gonna tell you honestly what’s wrong with your car and the best option for repairing it. I have been there on more than one occasion thinking my car was finished and left with my car sorted for alot less money than I would have expected. On top of the honesty and top notch service, I have never left my car there over night… It has always been done the same day. It saves you a huge headache to not have to be without your car. Bottom line… Sam is the bomb!

I have been having my cars serviced by Sam for over 30 years. He is knowledgeable and as honest as they come. No matter what is wrong with my car Sam immediately knows how to fix it and does it right the first time.
There have been many times over the years that I have gotten a really high quote for repairs from a dealer and then took it to Sam and he would do the exact same work for hundreds less.
I cannot recommend Sam highly enough. I have told him many times that he can never retire!

I’ve been going to Sam’s for over 10 years and I intend on going to him as long as he’s there. He fixes any car problems just the 1 time. Not like other places, where you have to keep going back and forth because they missed something. Yes Sam is very honest and will tell you straight what’s wrong, how long it will take to fix it and how much. My husband has friends that are mechanics, but I still go to Sam :)

This place is amazing. Sam, the mechanic, is extremely knowledgeable, and the most important quality in a mechanic — he is HONEST. As honest as they possibly come. He will tell you exactly what you need done with your car and no more, no less. He will *always* offer you a cheaper option if there is one, or tell you when you don’t actually need any work.
I was referred to Sam by a customer who has been with him for over 20 years and had only positive things to say about him. Frankly, I am surprised that there aren’t already hundreds of Unilocal reviews singing Sam’s praises — but he’s a very modest guy who doesn’t do a lot of advertising, so I think he is just a hidden gem!
His real expertise is in all Japanese and German cars, but he can work on any car you bring him.
I went to Sam after having been told by the dealer that I need all kinds of work, totalling more than $ 1200. Sam took a look at the car and let me know, honestly, what needed to be done. For example, I did not need to have the brake fluid flushed when just cleaning out some of the junk Midas left in there would do the same job.
It is such a relief knowing that there is someone I can take my car to whose opinion and ethics I can trust. It makes a big difference and has saved me a lot of money at the dealership!
Today, when I went in because my check engine light came on, Sam noticed my headlight had burnt out and immediately replaced it – he didn’t want to charge me anything for that, but Volkswagen headlights are a pain and it took him at least 15 minutes, plus the cost of the light, so I insisted on paying. He also just takes good care of your car — my driver side door was creaking, and he immediately oiled the hinge.
My highest recommendation — I feel 100% comfortable and confident leaving my car with Sam and going with his recommendations on what work to do, and what I can safely live without.