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Pat Alton
Dec 14, 2021
Drive automotive is a honest and fair priced auto repair center that has been there to help the people who need an honest and fair priced automotive repair. But in October 2021 the business was closed down by the owner to per-sue a new chapter in his life so drive automotive is no longer in business. As sad as most people are to see this business close down the owner did reach out to another shop called Garlisch automotive services located in Cortland Ill 60112 to take over current customers repairs and warranty repairs that were done at drive automotive.
Lisa Fisher
Jan 22, 2021
When we moved here about 20 years ago, we had to find another mechanic. Trust and honesty are big issues to my husband and me, a friend recomended Drive Auto, and we tried them out. We have been very satisfied with them for years now, they do what they say they are gonna do, and at very reasonable prices, we would not take our cars to any other mechanic!. I would recomend Drive Auto to anyone looking for a good shop for sure!
F. Luke Fisher
May 07, 2020
I've been going here for years. Vern is the best mechanic I have ever had. I have a friend that's a mechanic and occasionally I check in to see what he thinks and he is always in agreement with Vern as well as the cost associated per job. I have complete trust in Vern. He's a great guy!
Cris Myers
Jan 05, 2020
Did an amazing job for me, my radiator exploded on the coldest day last year -30+ ambient temperature, got me a tow and fixed my car in 1 day and under estimate. Will bring my new car there for any repairs.
Adam Marchiorello
Apr 30, 2019
Vern has been taking care of my car since I first bought it. I've never had a single issue with the regular maintenance and TLC that him and his staff provide. He always gets great deals on tires and car parts and always let's you know what is on sale.
Kristen France
Nov 08, 2016
Recently had car troubles and needed it fixed fast, the guys at the shop went above and beyond to help me get my car fixed. As a girl, I get nervous I'm going to get ripped off but they were very helpful and honest with me about my what needed to be done. And the prices are great! Will definitely return for all of my automotive needs!
Ted S.
May 22, 2015
Above and beyond service! I'm a full time National Guard Member that ran into tire trouble while traveling home (which is an hour and a half away) so I stopped in Dekalb out of necessity to get a repair done. It was after hours at the store but Vern the owner said he would look at my tire. Once we identified that the side wall had a puncture!

He didn't hesitate to stop what he was doing to assist me in my dilemma. He had me pull up to the over head door and proceeded to swap my tire out w a spare tire he had in the back. He spent his own time to help me out and after all was said and done Vern didn't charge me! I was fully prepared to pay and he said he takes care of his service members! Needless to say faith in humanity was restored and I'll be back for that other tire Vern said he had for me. I'm gonna ensure I pay Vern for his help when I was in a tight situation! God bless America and God Bless Vern!
Julie S.
Jan 31, 2014
Great place. I have a Nissan Xterra that have had serviced there a few times. Very reasonable especially since parts are hard to come by for my vehicle. Friendly, knowledgable and go above and beyond to accomodate my schedule. I live an hour away and still drive out for service because I trust it will be done right.
Jeong Ho Kim
Dec 21, 2013
I recently moved to Sycamore from Seattle, so I didn't know much about town and where to get services for my Honda Odyssey. I found here from Google and its review and I got alignment done, oil changed, brake and power steering fluids replaced. They did really good job at a good price, much less expensive than dealerships. Quality? Comparable to dealers if not superior! Drive Automotive will be my home for my Odyssey and Civic from now.
Prettyblueiis
Nov 26, 2013
I have a 1998 Honda Prelude it's always in need of a repair, and being a single woman I feel like repair shops take advantage of me because I don't always know exactly what they are talking about. My car needed a new Transmission and the 2 shops I took it to said junk my car it's not worth it. That wasn't an option for me. I took it to Drive Automotive, I spoke with Vern he was so upfront and honest with me and explained everything thoroughly.

Not only did they repair my transmission but on my budget they also managed to get some other repairs done for me too. I received excellent work on my car at a fair price and it was done in record time. I don't want to have anyone else work on my car except the mechanics at Drive! You guys have a life long customer here! Thank you again
Ilona Tsebro
Nov 09, 2013
My car has 130k on it so I have been to 3 different car repair shops in DeKalb fixing this and that. None of those shops can compare to Drive Automotive. I got my car serviced at Drive a few times by now. From my research, they have best rates on the labor and, from my experience, best rates on parts and that is along with the great quality of the repairs and customer service. Very knowledgeable staff. Drive definitely is your best choice in DeKalb.
Missy L.
Oct 07, 2011
I have checked into this place more then I wanted but DA each time has done a good job and at a fair price. My car is 17yrs old but I plan on driving it into the ground. These past few months my car has been in the shop multiple times but it has been time for things to be fixed, updated, whatever. I have gone to multiple places and I always find Drive Automotive to cost less.