Service Listings: IL

Euro Pro Plus Automotive Inc.

Fabyan Parkway

Batavia

(630) 845-0200

info@europroautomotive.com

Formally on Roosevelt Rd in West Chicago, now in Batavia on Fabyan

Parkway (way better location and building).  Steve and Phil are very

knowledgeable on Saabs.  They maintain and fix both my 1999 and 2001

9-5s.  Prices are reasonable and they have always been very fair to

me.  Mike retired in 2003 and head mechanic Steve is the new owner.

I recommend them to anyone in the Kane and DuPage county area.

Submitted by Richard Sobeki

Euro Pro Automotive was located in West Chicago on Rt. 38 for 15

years when it was owned by Mike Kindlen.  When Mike grew tried of

the business of fixing cars he went to work for BMW training their

mechanics for dealers in the Midwest.  He sold the business to his

long time lead mechanic Steve Wicks several years ago.

After two years Steve Wicks moved the business to a larger facility

in Batavia just south of the old location.  The new location is located

just east of Kirk Rd. on Fabyan Pkwy. Or about two miles south of Rt.

38 (Roosevelt Rd).  The new facility has a comfortable waiting room and

a place for young children to play with toys while you discuss your auto

issues with one of the mechanics or Steve himself.

I have been taking my car to Euro Pro for over 15 years and have been

able to rely on excellent service from Steve and his mechanics.  I do

some of my own maintenance work / minor repairs and consider myself a

pretty good "shade tree" mechanic but when I get stuck and cannot figure

out how to do something Steve has been helpful with sharing his expertise

so I could complete the repair myself.  All of the mechanics at Euro Pro

are ASE certified and have more that 10 years of experience in European

car repair.  They specialize in VW, Volvo, Mercedes, Saab, BMW, and Porsche.

Although I have also seen Hondas, Toyotas and other makes at the shop as

well.  One advantage of having a garage like Euro Pro, Steve and company

will really take the time to discuss in depth you what is going on with your

Saab when you drop it off and pick it up.  Car repairs are expensive and

Steve always tells you what the repairs are going to cost and will contact

you prior to doing anything with out your approval, so there are no surprises

when you pick up your car. I purchased my first Saab in 1985 from

Wigglesworth Saab (now closed) and have been taking my cars to Euro Pro since

I discovered them in 1990 I highly recommend them to my friends and would

offer them up to anyone else as an honest garage that gets the job done right

the first time.

Right now I own three Saabs a 1990 Convertible, 1995 9000 Aero, and a 1999

9-5 all have well over 100,000 miles on them, all three are very safe capable

cars thanks to the advice and work done on them by the Euro Pro Plus Team of

mechanics.

Submitted by Burnham Wallace

Gateway Auto

160 N Elizabeth(1300W)/2057 W Division

Chicago

(312) 733.6543/(773) 342.7105

Shop Email:

These guys have seen many Saabs. Have 2 locations...West Loop & Wicker Park.

Also have Tech II.

Submitted by F Cappeller

Independent Auto Craft

6207 Factory Road

Crystal Lake

(815) 455-4030

I have taken my 1969 95 wagon to him and his fully trained

staff for questions,and problems. They have treated me like family.If

you live in the Chicago area this is the place to go.

Submitted by Brad James

Worked with Tom and crew for years on 900 Turbos. Experienced Saab

mechanics, good source for new and used parts, and used Saabs of random

vintages.

Submitted by Tim Hamilton

Independent Mechanic

Skokie

(847)322-6468

Very knowledgeable in SAAB and the price is very reasonable.

Submitted by Edward

KG AutoWerks

322 W Ogden Ave

Westmont

(630) 515-8118

I have been bringing my 1992 Saab 900s to Adam Piotrowski of KG Autowerks

for 2 years.  They specialize in Saab and Volvo repair. (They even have a

vintage Sonnett parked right in front!) Adam and his mechanics have made my

owning a Saab a true pleasure.

Submitted by Terence Walsh

Friendly, professional people.  Let you know what's wrong with your car

before you pay a dime.  And if you're on a tight budget, they'll let you

know which repairs can wait. I've been a loyal customer for 4 years.

Submitted by Mani Oller

Motorwerks

206 N. Cook St.

Barrington

(847) 381-8901

www.motorwerks.com

Patrick Saab

526 Mall Dr

Schaumburg

(847) 605-4000

Petersen Automotive

7626 N Parkside Ave

Skokie

(847) 675-6540

Rick's Automotive Servce

54 E. Springfield Ave.

Champaign

(217) 351-2662

Not a SAAB specific shop but in a town without a SAAB dealership, or

service, Rick's is certainly the best choice. Excellent, precise outfit,

reasonable/high prices (Shop rate: $55). Very knowledgeable what SAAB

vehicles are concerned, fast service. Parts are typically obtained overnight.

Rick is a little grumpy, but he certainly knows his trade.

Submitted by Ralph

Rolf's Auto Care

2015 W. Dempster

Evanston

847-328-8040

SAABTech

1419 W Shakspere

Chicago

(773) 525-7222

SAABREC@AOL.COM

Saab-only, reputable shop. Excellent mechanics, yet expensive.

SAAB owners seem to use the shop in a +100 mile radius. Hourly shop rate

is $ 98 (2007). You get what you pay for.

Submitted by Ralph Hammann

WE HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR 17+ YEARS AT THIS LOCATION.WE ARE

A FULL SERVICE SHOP FOR SAAB ONLY REPAIRS, FROM MAINTANCE TO

RESTORATION.WE HAVE A FULL BODY SHOP AND TRIM SHOP.WE ALSO DO ALL TYPES

OF SPORT TUNING FOR YOUR SAAB, FROM MILD TO WILD! THERE IS PARKING FOR 25

SAABS IN OUR LOT AND WE HAVE 10 BAYS WITH 5 SAAB TECHS.FOR OUR LOCAL

CUST WE HAVE AN 800# 1800-559-7222 (SAAB.

Submitted by Kevin Henry

Swedish Automotive Service (CLOSED?)

2650 S. Michigan Avenue

Chiacgo

(312) 808-1850

Alfred Jackson, President and General Manager is a former SaabTech, Inc.

employee of Kevin Henry. Very knowledgeable and reasonable.

Submitted by Bruno Caridine