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Signs That Your Car Needs A Mechanic

G & L Automotive II Is Here To Help You in Alsip, IL!!!

Sometimes it's hard to know when your car just needs a break and when it needs a mechanic. By being proactive when you notice something amiss, you may save yourself a lot of money and trouble by getting it diagnosed early! Our technicians are here to assist you in diagnosing potential vehicle malfunctions.

Do you have good sense? We bet you do! Use your SENSES to determine whether you should bring your car by for one of our professionals to inspect.

Do you FEEL anything out of the ordinary?
Some experiences that customers who have needed an automobile mechanic have in common are:

Front-End Shimmy
Steering Wheel Shake
Unusual Vibration

Do you HEAR anything different or unique?
Some common sounds that warrant a visit to your mechanic are:

Clunk or Clunking
Noise When Turning
Clacking
Clicking
Chickachicka
Squeak or Squeaking
Leaking Air Sound

Do you SEE anything new or questionable?
Some common problems you might see are:

Unusual lights
Leaking
Flickering

Do you SMELL anything funny?
Some common smells that mean your car may need a repair shop are:

Gas
Oil
Burning

Stop by G & L Automotive II located at 12735 S Pulaski Rd Alsip, IL 60803 or call 708-385-3626 to talk to one of our friendly and professional technicians.

What Our Customers Are Saying

I been going to G & L Automotive since I got my first car in 2003. They been good to me ever since. They always get it done right the first time weather if its replacing the brakes, fixing a coolant leak, or doing a simple oil change. I even bought a used car off them in 2005 and still have the car today. They won a customer for life.

-Matt R.

I had a great first experience at G and L. I contacted for appointment on Saturday and was able to bring the car in on Monday. They diagnosed the problem with my exhaust system quickly and gave me a clear idea of the options. They were able to get the necessary parts from a nearby supplier and had be on my way in a little over an hour. The final price was exactly as estimated, and the personnel were a pleasure to deal with.

-Eric G.

Has worked on my entire families cars for years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Honest, reliable service. I went to one of those quick lube chain places for an oil change thinking it was too small time to bother G&L. That won't happen again. I went to 2 different quick lube places and both times ended up having to come and get it redone and the bottom of my car cleaned of all the spilled oil. Apparently they used pliers to put the filter on and it sprayed my car . Thanks to Bud my mechanic, he explained the importance of avoiding the chains (the cheaper oil used, the rush to make numbers, etc). And G&L ends up replacing engines on one of the chains. They call him when they run into a problem. Moral of the story Isn't about oil changes. It's about honesty and consistency and you will find that here.

-Annie W.

THE BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP IN ALSIP. EXPERIENCED MECHANICS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. FIXED MY CAR RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. REASONABLY PRICED. GREAT SERVICE. ONLY SHOP IN ALSIP I WILL VISIT.

-Jack Johnson

Great work cheap prices they dont charge diag. Fees if you get it fixed very honest dependable got it done same

-Mitchell Garrett

I am an out of towner and was looking for a good shop to fix my car, I asked around at my work and it was suggested that I visit George at G&L. So I brought my car into the shop and explained to George that my steering wheel was shaking when I hit the brakes. George said he would take a look at it, before he looked at it he thought it might be the rotors causing the problem. So I gave him my keys and went to lunch. About an hour later George called up told me the front brakes and rotors need to be changed. The price I ended up paying was good and a relief because I just dropped a bunch of cash on my wive's car back home. George had my car back to me by the end of the day, the shaking stopped and I noticed that my car drove a little smoother. I was really lucky to find these guys, George is very approachable and gives off a good vibe. I also feel better because I try to avoid national chains and spend locally if possible even though my shop back home is a chain.