The Shawnee Service Center is located in Wilmette IL just across the street from the Linden L train station (purple line). We have been providing quality car care to the Wilmette, Winnetka, Evanston, Skokie, and the Northern Suburbs since 1916. Our automotive repair shop has been family owned and in business for over 90 years!
You don't stay in business that long without happy repeat customers. We have kept the family tradition going by providing the best automotive repair service possible and at fair prices. A lot has changed in the automotive industry over the last few decades but we have kept up. Our shop is equipped with top of the line computer diagnostic systems.
You don't stay in business that long without happy repeat customers. We have kept the family tradition going by providing the best automotive repair service possible and at fair prices. A lot has changed in the automotive industry over the last few decades but we have kept up. Our shop is equipped with top of the line computer diagnostic systems.
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The Shawnee Service Center is a family owned automotive repair facility located in Wilmette IL. We have been proudly serving Wilmette and the surround communities of Winnetka, Evanston, Skokie, and the Northern Suburbs for more than 90 years. Our auto repair shop employs ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified mechanics ready to handle any job large or small.
You can get more life out of a well-tuned vehicle, and that longer life will be more productive and efficient than it would be if you left your car to the ravages of time and the lovely Midwest weather. Regular maintenance means fewer catastrophic breakdowns and fewer major mechanical repairs to your vehicle.
The Shawnee Service Center in Wilmette IL is a full service brake inspection and repair center. Let our skilled ASE certified technicians perform a thorough inspection on your cars braking system. If you need brake rotors, pads, calipers, drums, pistons or any other brake repairs or replacements we are here to help.
Your vehicle's tires divert water, and snow from under it to increase traction and control. Your tires lose their ability to do this when they become worn. Tires are considered unsafe once the tread is down to 1/16th of an inch (1.6mm.) As a tire starts to wear down these vertical treads become flush / even with the horizontal treads.
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Michael D.
Dec 31, 2021
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This place does a decent job my family has been using Shawnee for years. However a couple issues I have is almost every time I get my oil changed seems to drip on the floor for awhile. Also their hours of operation used to be better. They used to be open on Saturdays which was ideal for me because they seem hesitant to help after 4:00 on a weekdays
James O.
Feb 16, 2021
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Katherine M.
Sep 04, 2020
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This is the only place I will take my car to!! They do the best work I only trust the staff here with my Audi. They're very fairly priced, kind, and efficient. They always make sure everything is working perfectly with my car aside from changing the oil and anything else I need. I went in today and felt safe during Covid!! Because of them I feel safe driving all over the U.S.! Thank you so much for great service as always!
Jules F.
Jun 01, 2019
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I'm in town from out of state for the weekend. My check engine light and some other dash lights went on. Before driving back to MI. I knew I had to have my car looked at. It's Saturday so where do you go? My friend recommended SSC. I was there first thing in the morning . As a single woman I'm always very cautious I'll be taken advantage of. These guys were all absolutely amazing!!!! Service was quick, problem was solved and I was on my way. The garage was spotless, the employees educated me as to what was going on and I can't tell you how happy I was that I went here
Belinda G.
Apr 06, 2019
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Shawnee replaced the lower control arm on my car when I brought it on for a tune up, a $1000 repair. Ever since then, my car shakes noticeably once it reaches 50 mph. I've brought it back twice now and they refuse to test drive it or fix the problem. Add to that the unreimbursed uber rides my kids have to take on weekends and cancelled lessons because my car is in the shop each weekend. Now they are telling me it's an axle problem, which they've never noticed until now. My car still does not steer straight, so the original front end alignment remains undone. My car is not safe to
Kathleen W.
Feb 22, 2019
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Micah H.
Jan 12, 2019
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J. G.
Dec 13, 2018
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Took my car for an oil change and found the employees very friendly, the service prompt and prices reasonable. A refreshing change from the dealership! They also took a quick look at my husband's car that is rarely driven and, as a result, had issues passing emissions testing. They did so free of charge and helped us quickly resolve the problem -- which is the reason we started and will continue using them. Highly recommend!
John M.
Feb 28, 2015
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On a recommendation, I brought my Audi here after the factory warranty ended to see if keeping the car was manageable.
As soon as I walked into the shop, I sensed that this was the right place for me. The first thing I noticed in the spotless shop was the Jeep they use to plow the lot. It's probably 20 years old but is in amazing shape. It looks like it's been consistently really well cared for. Then I started looking around and noticed beautiful older cars being worked on and thought that these guys had the ability to keep my car running well for as long as I wanted it. Now the question
As soon as I walked into the shop, I sensed that this was the right place for me. The first thing I noticed in the spotless shop was the Jeep they use to plow the lot. It's probably 20 years old but is in amazing shape. It looks like it's been consistently really well cared for. Then I started looking around and noticed beautiful older cars being worked on and thought that these guys had the ability to keep my car running well for as long as I wanted it. Now the question
Sarah S.
Jul 18, 2014
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Shawnee Service Center is incredibly customer-service oriented and it shows in all that they do. I trust these guys to do a good job and not try to get me to spend more than I need to. We are able to drop our cars off here and walk home, and it's very convenient to the train. I highly recommend Shawnee!
Dave T.
Nov 06, 2013
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Our family has been taking our autos to Shawnee for at least 30 years and have always been treated fairly. Most recently my elderly mother brought her car in and they drove her back home and picked her up when the car was done. They replaced the fuel/air sensor after diagnosing the issue with their computer. Another example of diagnosing correctly, repair it right the first time and charging a fair price. Thanks Shawnee.
Michelle T.
Jul 24, 2013
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I cannot say enough amazing things about Shawnee Service Center. I had an emergency situation last Friday where my tire went completely flat by the time I rolled into Shawnee's, at which time they were just minutes away from closing time. I wish I could remember the name of the man that helped me because he was by far the most kind-hearted man.
I hit a curb and the steel rim of my tire bent, which caused air to leak from the tire. The service man first tried to fix the steel so that I did not need a tire change, and when that did not work he changed my tire for me even though they were closed
I hit a curb and the steel rim of my tire bent, which caused air to leak from the tire. The service man first tried to fix the steel so that I did not need a tire change, and when that did not work he changed my tire for me even though they were closed
Edgar R.
Oct 06, 2012
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I have been a customer of Shawnee Garage so long that everyone there knows me by name. I love this place! They have taken wonderful care of every car I have owned. I started coming here when I was a freshman at Northwestern and I wouldn't go anywhere else.
They are friendly, helpful, and they do good work. Oh, and perhaps most important, they are totally honest! They are not the cheapest, but they have never tried to take me for a ride. So if they tell me something needs attention, I have them do it. How many automobile repair places can you name that are completely trustworthy? This is definitely
They are friendly, helpful, and they do good work. Oh, and perhaps most important, they are totally honest! They are not the cheapest, but they have never tried to take me for a ride. So if they tell me something needs attention, I have them do it. How many automobile repair places can you name that are completely trustworthy? This is definitely
Hank S.
Aug 11, 2012
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Jeremy M.
Jul 27, 2012
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It sounds like things went wrong with Tom's Audi in a former review. There is another story to be told about Shawnee, however. Bob and crew have meticulously cared for every car I've owned for 10 years, and I joined them as soon as I moved to Chicago because my colleague and his family had been relying on Shawnee for 35 years. These are no second rate con artists. These are trustable fair mechanics. Sounds like something went wrong with Tom's Audi. But take that with a grain of salt -- they've done exceptionally well by me and many of my friends, saving me money through the
Thom S.
Oct 26, 2011
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I would not wish Shawnee Service Center on my worst enemies' cars.
I brought my Audi A4 in to have its clutch replaced, new brakes installed, and a headlight bulb replaced. Not one of these repairs was done properly. A few days after picking up my car, I opened the hood to find that one of their mechanics had simply left one of the plastic covers for the headlight on top of the engine instead of reattaching it. Luckily it didn't fall as I was driving and mess up a belt or something. This was enough for me to decide not to return, but the clutch and the brake work, two very expensive
I brought my Audi A4 in to have its clutch replaced, new brakes installed, and a headlight bulb replaced. Not one of these repairs was done properly. A few days after picking up my car, I opened the hood to find that one of their mechanics had simply left one of the plastic covers for the headlight on top of the engine instead of reattaching it. Luckily it didn't fall as I was driving and mess up a belt or something. This was enough for me to decide not to return, but the clutch and the brake work, two very expensive
