European Auto Ltd

Nick Tsiolis a year ago

"They don't make 'em like they used to," doesn't just apply to the cars here. As stated by other reviewers, Steve & Vic treat their customers like family/friends. Their rare expertise and fascinating anecdotes make them a pleasure to work with. They CARE. Honest, fair, detailed, organized, thorough, above all... passionate! There's a reason people from all over the city/ suburbs have brought their cars to these mechanics for years (generations many cases).

Martin J a year ago

It's been years since I serviced my VW Jetta here but when I lived in Lincoln Park I came here regularly and dealt with a service writer by the name of "Helmut". I've long wondered what happened to him as, again, years ago, I was riding my bicycle home from a rugby tournament and encountered a flat tire at the confluence of Clark, Broadway and Diversey. Helmut saw me walking with my bike over my shoulder and drove me to meet my wife at Addison and Paulina which, I assumed, was out of his way. About a month after this helpful encounter I was transferred to Atlanta for work and never again saw Helmut. Somebody please tell me that he's alive, doing well, and reaping the myriad rewards he so richley deserves.

x x a year ago

Love this place. Great mechanics and one of the most characterful parts of the neighborhood.

Bijou Video 2 years ago

I have a 1978 Rolls Shadow 2 (purchased new in 1978). Most of the mechanics who have worked on my car have retired through the years and authorized dealers have no clue what to do on these older cars. Also getting parts for my car needs some research and patience (there are a few places here in the states and Europe). I came across European Auto a few years ago and couldn’t be any happier. Steves knowledge and ability is beyond my expectation. I have nothing but praise for his talents. From rebuilding my steering rack, putting in a new, modernizing my air conditioning system (compressor etc) rebuilding the carburetors, straightening out the electrical wiring (to many people through the years have created a few problems). I have read some of the negative comments and nothing has to do with Steves or Vics mechanical experience, just petty gripes. To get an appointment for service could be a few days or a few months (you have to have patience), the shop has a few lifts that always have a car on them sometimes for a week or months, depending on parts availability since he takes on older cars (Ferraris, Jaguars, Mercedes, Rolls, Austin Martins etc) were parts are a headache to get. An

Cynthia Rowe 8 years ago

Not impressed with service. I called two days ahead and gave the make and model of my car to ensure they had the right oil filter. They told me they had the filter, come after 9am and it would be done in about an hour. I got there and they said it would be done about 12pm. Ok, I adjusted. Went back at 11:30 hoping they were done. They didn’t have the right filter, and it would take till 1pm. Ok, I adjusted. Got there and they charged me for oil change an extra $50 for checking tires and brakes. Why was this not disclosed when I dropped the car off? And why was I never given an estimate in the first place? Also told me I need new brakes for an additional almost $2000. Fine, but I won’t be doing it there.