JD's Auto & Trailer Repair
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We partner with you to make towing safe, easy and enjoyable. Your job, project, move or vacation can depend on JD's Auto and Trailer Repair to keep your trailer on the road. We explain our findings, welcome your questions and give expert recommendations for service, repair and enhancements for peak performance of your trailer.
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Ten plus years ago we opened and started providing excellent auto and trailer repair services to customers in the Fox Valley and Greater Chicago area. We quickly realized the high demand for trailer expertise in the area. That's when we devoted our business to solving all towing and trailer challenges.
Contact us to discuss your towing and/or bike rack hitch needs. JD's Auto and Trailer Repair boasts a collective knowledge base of 40+ years in the towing industry. Our friendly staff asks the important questions to determine the exact equipment required. After that, we'll install your hitch equipment and happily assist with set-up.
NOTE: The vehicle the hitch is installed on ALWAYS determines the maximum towing capacity. Weight distribution consists of components (an adjustable ball mount, torsion bars and brackets) being installed between your tow vehicle and trailer. They proportionately transfer the weight the trailer adds to the back of the vehicle forward to the front axle of the tow vehicle and back to the axles of the trailer creating a safer, balanced single rig.
Flat towing your vehicle behind your RV is safe, secure and easy with the proper flat towing products. The tow bar systems we install are Blue Ox and Curt, allowing us to provide custom applications for practically every vehicle out there. We have everything to hitch up your vehicle and begin your adventure safely!
As your vehicle begins to slow, the weight of the trailer moves forward. When this happens the actuator on the trailer compresses and pressurizes the hydraulic fluid in the brake lines and causes the calipers to apply pressure against the rotors causing the speed of the trailer to reduce. The actuator doesn't know the difference between compression from forward motion and backward.
Reviews (10)
Cynthia McGann
Cynthia McGann
Dec 17, 2021
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I’m new to Camping and bought a small Airstream this past year to get back out in a safe way during the pandemic.
I’ve traveled over 13,000 miles since February and found JD Trailer when I was looking for someone that could repack my bearings as the wait at Airstream dealer was over three months!
I was so impressed with JD and his staff- especially Brenda! They literally taught me more about my setup than anyone to date-I seriously haven’t had such a positive customer service experience anywhere else and I feel so better equipped to head out on many more adventures with my little travel
Federico Hernandez
Federico Hernandez
Aug 25, 2021
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Had a hitch installed and the installation was great. The place is clean, kind, and courteous. No issues, and very helpful in looking for places to buy a bike rack for the hitch. Recommend if you’re looking to support a local, welcoming business.
John Q.
John Q.
Jul 31, 2021
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Purchased a hitch for our Pacifica here. Excellent and friendly service. Patiently answered all of our questions and provided an excellent installation. Install was completed exactly as scheduled and we are very pleased with out choice.
Ron Rogalla
Ron Rogalla
Jul 04, 2021
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My camper trailer needed major repairs. The axles,brakes, suspension, and frame all had failures. The tires were wearing out and rubbing on the body. The trailer also has a large open flat deck to haul two UTV side by sides. The weight limit was probably being exceeded By 10%. I called around at four places looking for the right shop to do the job. JD was the place to go. I was immediately impressed with Brenda’s knowledge of trailers and all the technical matters to do it right. After we discussed the project on the phone I knew I found the right place. I brought it in and we got started. Initially
Sarah
Sarah
Jun 03, 2021
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I needed a hitch installed as soon as possible in order to move my son home from college in Boston. I had originally called the shop in St Charles that received high reviews and the person I spoke to was very rude and scoffed when I told him I needed it installed by the end of the week.
I called JD's and they were so nice and went above and beyond to get the hitch installed for me within a matter of days and for a much lower price then the St Charles shop quoted me. I dropped my car off at 3:30 on a Friday and by 5:15 I was picking it up.
If you need a hitch installed, use JD's. They are amazing
Keith W.
Keith W.
Mar 14, 2021
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I would recommend JD's Auto trailer to everyone. They service our trailer and are very knowledgeable. Just recently we had our trailer breakdown out of town and supposably took it to another reputable trailer place. They told us it may take a month or more to get parts and fix it. This is our work trailer and would not work for us. So we thought we would call JD and ask what we could do to get a part and he said have them call me. Then he called us and said I am going to go get your trailer (remember it was out of town) and bring it back to my shop and get it fixed for you ASAP. So he ordered a
Chris B.
Chris B.
Dec 22, 2020
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They are focused on trailers and towing, and I am glad for it. Their sage advice and patient explanations make me feel less like a first-timer even though I've never pulled a camper before. Prices are good, too, although it seems like equipment costs don't vary too much. Paying for labor here includes the transfer of knowledge, which has been worth a lot to me so far. Recommended if you need a hitch, a trailer, or advice.
Mike Ehorn
Mike Ehorn
Dec 04, 2020
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Just stepped in JD's Auto and trailer. To get a trailer hitch put on my Ford explorer. The owner was friendly, interested what I had to say and was willing to work around my schedule to get a trailer hitch put on . That was just the first meeting I'm sure it'll be five stars by the time I'm done. Would suggest if you need a trailer or a trailer hitch put on your vehicle this definitely is the price that you will want to pay in comparison to everybody else JD's Auto and trailer on 64 Maple Park / Lily lake right off of 64 big blue building great price.
Sarah Shkutov
Sarah Shkutov
Aug 04, 2020
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Took our 2008 Pop up for inspection. Turns out the tires & brakes were original (yikes!) and had to be replaced, along with a few other minor fixes. I was initially kind of shocked at how much it cost to replace/repair what needed to be done, but after doing my own research and pulling it with the new tires, brakes, etc in the pouring rain, at night, around tight and hilly country roads, I am so thankful for a trustworthy and really high quality trailer shop so close to home. They did everything right to provide us with the highest level of safety. Plus, J.D. and Brenda are just really, really
Kimberly Ayars
Kimberly Ayars
Jun 18, 2020
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First time we've been here, and it has been a really great experience. Brenda is amazing at how she explains everything, and I found the repairs to our trailer to be quite reasonable. I also really appreciate the time they took to reset our hitch so everything was perfect. Super friendly, and excellent work! Will definitely come back her for our annual service.