Recommendations for a transmission shop on the far northside of Chicago

April 25, 2012 9:05 PM

I need a recommendation for a good transmission shop on the northside of Chicago. Bonus points for Evanston, Rogers Park, and the surrounding areas.

I don't want to go too far from that area because the car will have to be towed.

posted by who squared to travel & transportation around United States (5 answers total)

Just stopped in to say that if you don't find a good recommendation here, you can try the Car Talk Mechanics Files.
posted by thebestsophist at 2:16 AM on April 26, 2012

I do not know if these guys do transmissions but I cannot recommend them enough:
Norm's Automotive Clinic
5943 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(West Rogers Park)
[phone]
posted by mutt.cyberspace at 9:06 AM on April 26, 2012

The folks at Runge's Auto & Tire are amazing.

7478 North Rogers Avenue
[phone]
posted by eamondaly at 11:09 AM on April 26, 2012

I have been going to Alba Auto for years. Jimmy really knows his stuff, and is super honest.

4884 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
[phone]
posted by joinks at 1:35 PM on April 26, 2012

Norms I had already contacted due to glowing reviews and a 5-star rating on Yelp.com. But alas, they don't do transmissions and the place they referred me to, the name of which escapes me now, has only poor reviews.

Runge referred me to Chicago Transcraft which has gotten good reviews even though there are only 3.

Alba will be getting a call.

thanks all
posted by who squared at 6:59 PM on April 26, 2012