Auto Repair
Professional auto repair you can trust
Straightforward diagnostics, honest estimates and repairs done right — from oil changes to engine work, in one Chicago shop on N. Cicero Ave.
What We Fix
Everything we work on
A1M is a full-service repair shop. If your car needs it, we most likely do it in-house — diagnostics, maintenance, brakes, suspension, transmissions, heating and A/C, electrical, engines, emissions repair and body work. Tap any service below to read what is involved, the warning signs to watch for and what a visit includes.
Computer Diagnostics
Check engine lights and full system scans.
Read moreOil Changes & Tune-Ups
Routine maintenance that keeps miles cheap.
Read moreBrake Service
Pads, rotors, calipers and brake lines.
Read moreSteering & Suspension
Struts, shocks, control arms and tie rods.
Read moreWheel Alignment
Straight steering and even tire wear.
Read moreTransmission Service
Fluid service, diagnostics and repair.
Read moreHeating & Cooling
A/C recharge, heater cores and radiators.
Read moreElectrical Systems
Batteries, alternators, starters and wiring.
Read moreEngine Repair
From misfires to major engine work.
Read moreEmissions & Illinois Air Test Repair
Get your vehicle ready to pass.
Read moreBody Work
Dents, panels and collision repair.
Read moreInsurance Work
We work directly with insurance claims.
Read moreHow It Works
What a visit to A1M looks like
1. Tell us the symptom
Call, stop by or send the appointment form with what the car is doing.
2. We diagnose it
Scan tools, road test and hands-on inspection to find the real cause.
3. You get a real price
We call you with the diagnosis and an estimate before any work starts.
4. Repair and road test
Work is completed, verified on a road test, and we explain what we did.
Why A1M
Why neighbors bring us their cars
- Locally owned and operated in Chicago
- Experienced technicians, not a rotating crew
- Used car sales and repair in one location
- Straightforward pricing with no surprise add-ons
- We explain the repair in plain language
- Insurance claim work handled directly
Schedule Service
Tell us about the vehicle and the problem. We'll call to confirm your appointment time.
Appointment requests are confirmed by our shop before your time slot is held.
Reviews
What Our Customers Say
"Bought a car here and they also handled my brakes a year later. Honest pricing and no runaround. This is my shop now."
"They diagnosed a check engine light two other shops missed. Fixed it same day and the price was exactly what they quoted."
"Good selection of clean used cars for the money. Financing was easy and they took my old truck as a trade."
"Friendly neighborhood shop. Waiting area is simple but the work is solid and they explain everything."
Contact
Visit A1M in Chicago
Phone
773-622-2228Address
2446-48 N. Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Hours
- Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- SundayClosed