Diagnostics & repair
A warning light or drivability problem can have more than one cause. We test first, then explain what needs attention.
Call about a problem →Crystal Lake auto repair since 1992
Auto repair in
Crystal Lake.
Mac's services foreign and domestic cars, diesel vehicles, and larger work vehicles. Call for scheduled maintenance or when something sounds, feels, or drives wrong.
Have a dealership repair quote?
Mac's will beat any dealership repair quote by up to 25%.
What we service
and repair.
Routine maintenance, brakes, emissions work, tires, or a hard-to-find drivability problem: you can bring it to the same shop.
Brakes & suspension
Inspection and repair for brakes, shocks, steering, and suspension.
Routine maintenance
Oil changes, scheduled maintenance, batteries, cooling-system service, and other preventive work.
Emissions & exhaust
Diagnosis and repair for emissions failures, exhaust problems, and related issues.
Tires & batteries
New tires, mounting and balancing, along with battery testing and replacement.
Used-car inspections
We inspect the vehicle before you buy it and point out issues that may need attention now or soon.
About inspections →
30+years serving
Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake
Serving Crystal Lake since 1992.
Mac's has delivered quality auto repair in Crystal Lake since 1992. The six-bay shop works on foreign, domestic, and diesel vehicles, including larger vehicles.
Owner Pat graduated from Wyoming Tech. He and the Mac's team bring decades of hands-on repair experience, clear explanations, and practical help while your vehicle is in the shop.
ASECertified service
6 baysFull-service shop
Since 1992In Crystal Lake
How service works at Mac's.
Tell us what you have noticed. We inspect the vehicle, explain what we find, and discuss the repair before moving ahead.
Describe the symptoms.
A noise, warning light, vibration, smell, or change in how the vehicle drives can help us know where to start.
Review the diagnosis.
We explain what failed, what needs attention now, and what the repair involves.
Plan around the repair.
Ask about local shuttle service and financing for qualified customers when you schedule the work.
Buying used? Bring it to Mac's first.
A pre-purchase inspection can uncover wear, damage, or overdue repairs before the vehicle is yours.
Schedule an inspectionNeed to bring something in?
Call the shop and tell us what is going on. We can discuss availability or schedule a used-car inspection.
Se habla español.
Mac's Auto Service(847) 462-1788Shop hours
- Monday–Friday
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed