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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in Elgin, IL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is KS Autocare - Best Auto Repair Shop in Elgin IL with a 4.8-star rating from 575 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Martin Auto Service and McLean Auto Repair. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in Elgin is 4.7 stars from 205 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Elgin: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Auto Mechanics
KS Autocare - Best Auto Repair Shop in Elgin IL
575 Page Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Martin Auto Service
151 N Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
McLean Auto Repair
965 N McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in Elgin, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KS Autocare - Best Auto Repair Shop in Elgin IL575 Page Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA | 4.8★ | 575 |
| #2 | Martin Auto Service151 N Spring St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA | 4.8★ | 550 |
| #3 | McLean Auto Repair965 N McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA | 4.9★ | 347 |
| #4 | J & R Auto Inc.423 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA | 4.9★ | 133 |
| #5 | Queens Auto Services Elgin1303 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA | 4.5★ | 151 |
| #6 | Nesbitt Auto Repair85 S Airlite St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA | 4.8★ | 84 |
| #7 | Elgin auto clinic110 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA | 4.9★ | 46 |
| #8 | Journey Automotive116 E State St, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA | 4.8★ | 431 |
| #9 | H&N Auto Repair348 N State St #3580, Elgin, IL 60123, USA | 4.9★ | 49 |
| #10 | Kellenberger Auto Service217 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120, USA | 4.9★ | 225 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in Elgin
J & R Auto Inc.
423 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Queens Auto Services Elgin
1303 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Nesbitt Auto Repair
85 S Airlite St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Elgin auto clinic
110 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Journey Automotive
116 E State St, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA
H&N Auto Repair
348 N State St #3580, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Kellenberger Auto Service
217 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Wicked Wrench Co.
340 Production Dr, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA
Baez Auto Repair
1919 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Casey Automotive
1170 N McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
31st Mufflers & Auto Repair
340 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
A's Infinite Auto
900 Elizabeth St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Escamilla Automotive Repair
670 N La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA
Grace's Auto Repair
411 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Honest-1 Auto Care
660 N La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA
Able-Fox Automotive Inc
213 Wilcox Ave, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Omega Auto Service
557 Cooper Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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