Elite On Jarvis

I’ve since been back for major repairs to my A/​C system and replacing a couple of windows. Can’t say enough good things about Elite. It’s just great to have somewhere so reliable that I trust.

One of the services I got done was replacing my inner and outer tie rods. Less than a year later, I took my car for an oil change and was told my car needed new tie rods. I explained I had just gotten them replaced, and the mechanic showed me up on the lift clearly old and corroded parts. This place is a scam and I will never take my car back there.

If I could give them zero stars I would… beware do not bring your car here ever! They take advantage of the elderly and nothing is ever a new part. They will put mismatched tires on, junkyard motors, etc… BEWARE! They have been reported to the BBB.

Jim Kuhlmey owns the place and this man is the best.
I came in and with very limited funds and he made made my Mini Cooper look like new!
Not easy, as I tore the Mini’s front bumper off on a parking stop in the snow at a Walgreens!
He re-​attached the bumper and I was on my way.
I have nothing but praise for this man and his business.
Should my wife or family ever get in a serious wreck, this is where I want our cars to go.
Bill Ruppert

I am active duty military and new to the neighborhood. This is by far the best and only place I will take my cars to be worked on. The staff is wonderful and knowledgeable! I have a 2009 Cadillac which is by no means an easy car to work on and they have not once tried to get me to have any work done that wasn’t absolutely needed. They will explain and talk with you about the best solution you can come to. The shop is very up front about cost and potential work as well. This is one shop that has definitely lived up to its name! From mechanical to body work to paint… This is where you should look first!

We’ve gone to Elite for auto repairs for the past ten years, and never have they disappointed. They have a trait that’s seems quite rare in auto mechanics these days: integrity. They do not fix something when the repair isn’t needed, and when a repair is necessary, they do an excellent job. Joe and everyone at Elite are experts, professional, and honest. I highly recommend them!

I took my car here for a simple oil change. When I picked it up, the mechanic told me that I should get my oil changed every 3k miles instead of 5k because of the altitude in Chicago. Yes, I am a woman, but I still have a brain. I won’t be back.

After being disappointed with some other mechanics, I came across Joe with Elite on Jarvis.
He is THE BEST mechanic I’ve seen in Chicagoland, and I’ve been looking for awhile. I feel (and know) he is HONEST, always describes the problem well to me, and he’s a good communicator.
So. I’ve finally found my new Mechanic.
Thank you, Joe and everybody at Elite, you guys are amazing!

These guys are absolutely amazing. They repaired my Mercedes Benz from an accident and it looked brand new. There was an unrelated ding on the side of my car from someone in a shopping center and they even fixed that! From now on any repair work will only be done at Elite.

JOE and the Team at Elite on Jarvis ROCK my world.
Long story short my poor baby (Gretchen) was hit on the driver side by a big ass SUV. She is a cherry red VW Beetle convertible and I thought for sure it was going to be a nightmare making her look brand new again.
Not only did Joe get her looking brand new again, he helped me deal with the insurance company. I never thought a red would be easy to match but you can’t even tell she was hurt.
Thank you Joe and team for making Gretchen look all pretty and girlie again!
XO
Sonia

Fast and good service by George. He identified the problem with our battery and replaced it in no time. Reasonable prices as well.

This place is great! I had an accident and came here a while ago, they are always super friendly and have very reasonable prices. I used to live in the neighborhood but have moved to the south loop. I still come all the way up here to get my oil changed and for all my other auto service needs.

2 months-that’s how long it took jarvis to fix by broken clutch cable-​I should have called the cops or filed a complaint with the department of consumer services… tip: maybe the second time they tell you «oh yeah it will be done this weekend» take action… and it cost $ 250!

I have taken my car here numerous times and I trust Joe with my car 100%. He has always been honest with me and shows me what is wrong or what needs to be fix. Elite is Awesome!

Joe MIranda runs a GREAT facility on the far north side of Chicago! I’ve had work done by him personally and have also referred many people to him for bodywork. Joe and his team do a wonderful job! Thanks, Joe–

I agree, these guys are great. One time they even sent someone over to open the shop after hours because i needed my car the next day. that’s service!

I’ve brought my car to Elite for years and they’ve always been honest, respectful, helpful and priced right.
If you need body work or any engine work, I would highly recommend you go see Joe (the owner) at Elite.
Thank you, Joe and everybody at Elite, for the years of great service!
–William Clements

Very helpful, polite, very down-​to-​earth. I brought in a car from a used car dealer for a buyer’s check and they pretty much pointed out all the problems, gave me a suggestion for what I should pay for it, and only charged me $ 20 for the evaluation. They charge $ 20 for oil changes, are fast and professional, and are also located in a great place to drop off your car. Finally, one day I called after hours with a weird problem I thought was a shot transmission, but it turned out to be something very foolish (I’d gotten the front of the car stuck on something so the wheels seemed to lock every time I tried to back up). Gabriel (I think that’s his name; he always works at the front desk) actually drove over to where I was stuck and helped me get it out of the spot by lifting up the front of the car while I put it in reverse! I was so relieved and so grateful. Of course, he didn’t charge me anything. These guys are great. Highly recommended.

A friend of my recommended this place saying how good they are. I’ve taken my car here twice for body work and they did a great job, and their location right next to the Jarvis Red Line stop can’t be beat, making it easy to get home after dropping your car off.