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Auto Repair · North Riverside, IL

Precision Under The Hood

From a stubborn check-engine light to a full rebuild, the mechanics at AutoTek of Riverside fix it right the first time, for every make, every model, every mile.

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Established1992

Vehicles Serviced40,000+

ASE CertifiedMaster Techs

WarrantyAll Work Guaranteed

24/7 Towing ServiceRon’s Towing(708) 819-2519

34+

Years In Riverside

4.9★

Average Review Rating

98%

Same-Week Turnaround

All

Makes & Models

Recognition

Best Auto Repair 2018 – 2026

The BusinessRate Best of Award is based entirely on real customer feedback — no paid placement, no nominations. The volume, quality, and consistency of your reviews are what earned this, which means our customers put us here.

That’s nine straight years at the top — and we’re not stopping.

2026Best Auto Repair — BusinessRate Award

2025Best Auto Repair — BusinessRate Award

2024Best Auto Repair — BusinessRate Award

2023Best Auto Repair — BusinessRate Award

2022Best Auto Repair — BusinessRate Award

2018–21Best Auto Repair — Every year since 2018

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Best Of

2026

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North Riverside — Auto Repair

What We Do

Every Repair, Done To Spec

Whether it's routine maintenance keeping you on the road or a complex problem nobody else could crack, our shop is equipped to diagnose and repair it with dealer-level precision, without the dealer-level markup.

Routine Maintenance

Oil changes, fluid flushes, filters, belts and tune-ups that keep small problems from becoming expensive ones.

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Computer Diagnostics

That warning light has a story. Our scan tools read it straight from your vehicle's control modules, no guesswork.

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Brakes & Suspension

Pads, rotors, struts and alignment. We restore the stopping power and ride quality your vehicle left the factory with.

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Cooling System & Radiator

From radiators to water pumps, we stop overheating and leaks before they put your engine at risk.

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Heating & A/C

Climate systems recharged, diagnosed and repaired so you stay comfortable through every Illinois season.

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Batteries & Electrical

Starting, charging and wiring faults traced to the source. We get you cranking and keep you running.

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Organized wall of precision automotive hand tools in a professional workshop

In-House · Not Outsourced

Why AutoTek

A Shop That Treats The Diagnosis As Seriously As The Repair

Most comebacks happen because someone replaced a part instead of finding the problem. We don't work that way. Every job starts with a real diagnosis, a clear explanation, and a written quote you approve before a single wrench turns.

Transparent, up-front quotesYou approve the price before work begins, no surprise line items.
ASE-certified master techniciansFactory-level training across domestic, European and Asian makes.
All Work GuaranteedOn parts and labor, because we stand behind the work.

Meet The Shop

From Our Neighbors

Trusted Across Riverside

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 average · Real reviews from Google

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Best auto mechanic shop in the Midwest! Dennis is the best, 11/10, honest and fair work.

Tony Thin
Local Guide · 22 reviews · 2 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

I've been going to Dennis at AutoTek for years now. He's absolutely the best mechanic out there, great price and great work every time.

Carl DeSanti
Local Guide · 14 reviews · 4 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

My father and I have been taking our cars to Dennis for years, oil changes, brakes, and any maintenance that comes up. The pricing is reasonable, and he always explains in detail what needs to be done and the best way to fix it. Dennis is amazing and I highly recommend him.

Rebeca Marquez
2 reviews · 16 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Dennis and his team are extraordinary. I know next to nothing about cars, yet the AutoTek crew never took advantage of that the way a lot of other shops might have. Would recommend, 10 out of 10.

David Spoor-Harvey
1 review · 21 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Dennis is the best. I've been going to him for years. Very knowledgeable, and he does great work.

Pete Bernal
6 reviews · 4 photos · 23 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

My car overheated on the highway and this was the closest auto repair shop. Glad I ended up here, Dennis is informative and professional. Got my car fixed and running great.

Rizky Irawan
8 reviews · 4 photos · 47 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Great mechanic! Prices are reasonable. I've been coming here for over 25 years, and even after moving out of the neighborhood I still drive 15 miles for the service. Dennis, thanks for all the years.

scannmann66
4 reviews · Jan 4, 2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Had my oil change done here. I called ahead to ask the best time to come in, very kind and respectful. Will definitely come back. Thank you.

Hae Sung Yoon
2 reviews · Apr 16, 2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Great service and very honest. I recommend him to everyone.

Brian Przybylski
1 review · Feb 11, 2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Good prices and very nice customer service.

chy na
4 reviews · 43 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Best auto mechanic shop in the Midwest! Dennis is the best, 11/10, honest and fair work.

Tony Thin
Local Guide · 22 reviews · 2 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

I've been going to Dennis at AutoTek for years now. He's absolutely the best mechanic out there, great price and great work every time.

Carl DeSanti
Local Guide · 14 reviews · 4 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

My father and I have been taking our cars to Dennis for years, oil changes, brakes, and any maintenance that comes up. The pricing is reasonable, and he always explains in detail what needs to be done and the best way to fix it. Dennis is amazing and I highly recommend him.

Rebeca Marquez
2 reviews · 16 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Dennis and his team are extraordinary. I know next to nothing about cars, yet the AutoTek crew never took advantage of that the way a lot of other shops might have. Would recommend, 10 out of 10.

David Spoor-Harvey
1 review · 21 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Dennis is the best. I've been going to him for years. Very knowledgeable, and he does great work.

Pete Bernal
6 reviews · 4 photos · 23 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

My car overheated on the highway and this was the closest auto repair shop. Glad I ended up here, Dennis is informative and professional. Got my car fixed and running great.

Rizky Irawan
8 reviews · 4 photos · 47 weeks ago

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Great mechanic! Prices are reasonable. I've been coming here for over 25 years, and even after moving out of the neighborhood I still drive 15 miles for the service. Dennis, thanks for all the years.

scannmann66
4 reviews · Jan 4, 2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Had my oil change done here. I called ahead to ask the best time to come in, very kind and respectful. Will definitely come back. Thank you.

Hae Sung Yoon
2 reviews · Apr 16, 2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Great service and very honest. I recommend him to everyone.

Brian Przybylski
1 review · Feb 11, 2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google

Good prices and very nice customer service.

chy na
4 reviews · 43 weeks ago

Vehicle raised on a hydraulic lift inside a clean professional service bay

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