Trusted repair shops in downtown Chicago

**Otter11** · 06-18-2012 12:19 PM

Hey guys,

I am looking for shops in the downtown area (Wrigleyville/Lakeview preferably) where I can bring my car in to get my rotors and pads replaced. I am just looking to see if any of you know any reliable shops in the city. I know about CPT, GRD, Athans Motors, and Autowerks but they are all in the burbs and it isn't easy getting out there as I live and work in the city.

Any familiarity with www.eurousautobody.com at 4080 N Broadway? Any feedback would be helpful.

Thanks,

Tyler

**NeedingAnAudi** · 06-18-2012 05:53 PM

I just started at Europa Imports in Winnetka no sure if that is too far for you or not.

**audimcnasty** · 06-18-2012 08:24 PM

try midwest performance cars on lake & ogden. they specialize (service & sell) porsches, but take in all euros and exotics. i can't vouch for their prices, but their shop and location (especially for us cityfolk) are pretty impressive.

http://midwestperformancecars.com

**CorneliusRox** · 06-19-2012 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by NeedingAnAudi

I just started at Europa Imports in Winnetka no sure if that is too far for you or not.

congrats man!

**jr1415us** · 06-19-2012 06:33 AM

VFC Engineering in Ravenswood.

**Otter11** · 06-19-2012 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by audimcnasty

try midwest performance cars on lake & ogden. they specialize (service & sell) porsches, but take in all euros and exotics. i can't vouch for their prices, but their shop and location (especially for us cityfolk) are pretty impressive.

http://midwestperformancecars.com

Thanks for the input. After some more searching I found Midwest Performance Cars and VFC Engineering. Both look like quality shops and have a good reputation. VFC Engineering labor/hr is $107 and Midwest Performance Cars is $88. I decided to go with Midwest Performance thus time around.

These are probably going to be the two shops I will be using in the city from now on. I'll let everyone know how things go after tomorrow.

**CorneliusRox** · 06-19-2012 07:25 AM

I'm curious as to how many hours they will charge to do your job. I would say it can definitely be done in a hour if you're cruising.

**audimcnasty** · 06-19-2012 09:47 AM

^ i think that's where they get you...the quotes i got from them for various jobs definitely weren't lower than the suburban shops...that's why i said i can't vouch for their prices (all i've had done from them was an oil change). they might be reeling you in with a low labor rate, but then charge you an hour longer than any other shop.

get a quote for the full job first...then make your decision.

**jr1415us** · 06-19-2012 11:29 AM

On the other hand you don't really need a Euro specialist to do brakes. An acquaintance of mine and fellow S4 owner takes his car here and swears by the place. Never tried it myself, though

Nal's: http://www.yelp.com/biz/nals-chicago

**CorneliusRox** · 06-20-2012 05:45 AM

You dont need to be a euro specialist to work on a euro car period. They are all the same.

**Otter11** · 06-25-2012 10:36 PM

Midwest Performance Cars did a great job and I would recommend them to anyone in the downtown area. They were very communicative the whole time and the pricing was good 4 hrs at $88 an hr.

**jr1415us** · 06-29-2012 05:20 AM

Originally Posted by Otter11

Midwest Performance Cars did a great job and I would recommend them to anyone in the downtown area. They were very communicative the whole time and the pricing was good 4 hrs at $88 an hr.

What was the total price with parts for the front brakes, if you don't mind stating it here?