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Affordable Auto Repair Shops in Palatine, IL
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto repair shops in Palatine, IL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Stephens Automotive, Inc with a 5.0-star rating from 542 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Casey Automotive and Advanced Auto. The average rating across all listed auto repair shops in Palatine is 4.7 stars from 178 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Palatine: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
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4.7★
Avg rating
178
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
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Top Rated Auto Repair Shops
Stephens Automotive, Inc
673 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Casey Automotive
138 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Advanced Auto
300 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Auto Repair Shops Rankings in Palatine, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stephens Automotive, Inc673 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA | 5.0★ | 542 |
| #2 | Casey Automotive138 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA | 4.7★ | 771 |
| #3 | Advanced Auto300 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA | 4.7★ | 515 |
| #4 | T2 Automotive631 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA | 5.0★ | 170 |
| #5 | Palatine Shell Service, Inc.7 E Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60067, USA | 4.9★ | 89 |
| #6 | Colfax Auto Repair, Inc542 W Colfax St Suite 4, Palatine, IL 60067, USA | 4.8★ | 129 |
| #7 | SAL's AUTO CARE653 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA | 4.9★ | 150 |
| #8 | Ernie's Auto Service609 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA | 4.8★ | 83 |
| #9 | R&M Performance Auto Care1436 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA | 4.8★ | 97 |
| #10 | Harry's On Rand20125 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA | 5.0★ | 57 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Auto Repair Shops in Palatine
T2 Automotive
631 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Palatine Shell Service, Inc.
7 E Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Colfax Auto Repair, Inc
542 W Colfax St Suite 4, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
SAL's AUTO CARE
653 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Ernie's Auto Service
609 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
R&M Performance Auto Care
1436 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Harry's On Rand
20125 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Ed's Affordable Automotive Repair inc.
421 S Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Mike's Garage
570 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
El Patron Auto Service and Mufflers
2017 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
CTO Auto Care
1420 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
CAR CITY AUTO SERVICE
2228 N Rand Rd UNIT B, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Pepe Auto Repair
542 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
AutoFix
1747 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Proshine Complete Autocare
1450 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Palatine Mufflers & Brakes Auto Repair
1440 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
Wizard Werks
648 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074, 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: June 1, 2026.
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