Oil changes are imperative to engine health and longevity. Our team will not only change your oil, but we will check for any potential problems in your vehicle. Providing quality car care in Zion, Illinois since 1998.Ernie's Auto Service is a family owned and operated business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and maintenance services to the people of Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park, Waukegan, North Chicago, Gurnee, Kenosha and surrounding areas.
The quality ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified technicians at Ernie's Auto Service employ today's latest automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on foreign and domestic passenger vehicles, light to medium duty trucks and buses.
Services
It was Ernie's wish to keep his business running. His wife, Renee, and his daughter Heather, plan to continue to provide you with excellent service just as Ernie wanted. Ernie's Auto Service, an established NAPA AutoCare Center, specializes in general automotive repairs. Our business has been serving Zion, Illinios and the surrounding communities for 16 years.
Ernie's Auto Service is considered an essential business and is allowed to remain open during the current health emergency. If you are in need of car repairs, please do not hesitate to make an appointment or drop in during our normal business hours. Ernie's Auto Service is providing Contactless drop off and pick up service to established customers in the Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park and Waukegan area. While your vehicle is in our care, we will be sanitizing your keys, using seat covers and steering wheel covers.
The air conditioning unit in your vehicle operates similarly to a refrigerator. Your vehicle's air conditioning unit is designed to move heat from the inside of your car to outside of it. The refrigerant carries heat. In modern cars, refrigerant is a substance called R-134a. Older cars' refrigerant is called r-12 freon, which is more expensive and difficult to find than R-134a.
Your vehicle's axles are vital to keeping you safe on the road. They are just as important as other safety devices on your vehicle, such as brakes and tires. Axles bear all of your vehicle's weight. They connect its wheels and help drive the vehicle. In most cars, the axles are an essential part of the steering system, working with power steering fluid and other components to ensure smooth turning. When most people think of the word axle, they imagine a bar between two wheels, as seen on wagons or train cars.
Reviews (14)
Susan D.
Jan 19, 2022
Ernie's came as a recommendation to me from a friend and I will now be using them for ALL of my vehicle needs! They were honest, fair and completed work on time. Office staff is so friendly, which is a huge plus. So happy to have found this place. 10 out of 10! Services: Auto engine diagnostic, General repairs & maintenance
Kelli Grady
Aug 14, 2021
Valere Gera
May 02, 2021
Bald Babe
Mar 17, 2021
I usually don't like going to mechanics because I feel like they don't always give good service but since coming here for the first time last year, this is the best place I've ever taken my car. I appreciate any updates before my car was worked on and they let you know the price before starting repairs. Best place in town to take your car. Highly recommend coming here for repairs
Joaquin Gutierrez
Feb 16, 2021
Taylor Nunn
Jun 13, 2020
Visited Ernies for the first time yesterday, and I am beyond happy with my choice. Ernie is an old school, stand up, respectful man who shook my hand when I entered & even personally called me to tell me when my car would be done, ontop of explaining each of the fixes that I was looking for. The woman in the office who handled the billing was also personable & very nice to talk to.
All around, it was a great experience, and I immediately noticed the changes in my car as soon as I exited the lot. If you're looking for a mechanic in Lake County, this is undoubtedly the place you'll want to go. I will be highly recommending this shop to my friends & family. Thank you Ernie!
All around, it was a great experience, and I immediately noticed the changes in my car as soon as I exited the lot. If you're looking for a mechanic in Lake County, this is undoubtedly the place you'll want to go. I will be highly recommending this shop to my friends & family. Thank you Ernie!
Peachezs
Apr 13, 2020
Today was my first going to Ernie's, they gave me a ride home, and price was affordable, the car rides smooth again. I want to thank you for good service, I am a new customer. Thanks again! 2020 2nd time for my alternator, great job again very nice people Heather, Ernie and the rest if his workers I did not meet, but I want to thank them all for the service of my car.
Karolina Charylo Guga Trucks
Nov 25, 2019
I was trying many car services. Always disappointed. Been here many times & always went back home with smile on my face. Always bringing back the car really quick! Ernie always call to ask if he is aloud to fix something else too. Always faster than I thought. Always fixed. Price is fair. They know their job the best! I really recommend this lovely ppl : My both parents also like Ernie's Auto Service the most. Greetings!
Rob A.
Apr 24, 2018
Ernie is an honest man doing honest work. So hard to find that now days. We have been taking our cars there for a good 10 years now. The are all so helpful and friendly. We, and others in our family, have taken them some tough challenges. Always get it fixed for a fair price and go on our way with a handshake and a smile. I'm a big fan.
Nathan Kahue
Nov 26, 2017
Ernie and his crew have been providing us quality service for over a year. This is the place to go if you want quality and integrity. I have NEVER had that scared feeling that I may be getting taken advantage of with Ernie. This place is run like a family auto shop (which it is) with no surprises and quality workmanship which is always backed by a warranty. As long as we live in the area, we won't be using any other auto shop. I wish I could give it 6 stars.
Karla Martinez
May 21, 2017
Big thank you to Ernie and his entire staff! This was my first time at Ernie's shop. You guys not only did a wonderful job on my car, but your communication and follow up were impeccable! I have never had such wonderful service at any auto repair shop. You guys were informative proactive and fairly priced. I couldn't have asked for more. You absolutely floored me with your level of customer service. Ernie's has earned my business for many more years to come and I would gladly recommend you to anyone! Thank you for all that you do!
Jeff E.
Mar 22, 2016
Chris V.
Sep 08, 2014
Our family has been bringing our vehicles to Ernies for years, and will continue to do so for good reason! There have been numerous instances of us bringing our cars elsewhere out of convenience (due to being out of state), receiving a quote for service and thinking it just didn't quite add up or look right. We would then schedule with Ernies and get a comparison quote. Ernies ALWAYS wins on price, and they use Napa parts and Napa trained technicians.
They saved me over $1000 on my last service from a competitor mainly due to them quoting service that did not need to be done. Affordable, honest and high quality work. We love these guys!
They saved me over $1000 on my last service from a competitor mainly due to them quoting service that did not need to be done. Affordable, honest and high quality work. We love these guys!
James G.
May 22, 2013
Toke my car here first thing in the morning when they opened at 8:30. I had an appointment. They never even looked at my car until after 4pm. After 5pm they said the problem was the water pump. So at this time of night they would get the part the following day. Finley got my car back the next night at 3:30pm for something with an appointment should have taken a day.
Then this ended up not being the problem. Now I wanted to bring my car back, but asked if I could have it looked at before noon. Ernie said he decides witch cars get looked at first. Why make appointments? I said I might have to look somewhere else. He said you should. I would have liked him to look at it because he know the history, but might be better off. I definitely wouldn't recommend, or go back.
Then this ended up not being the problem. Now I wanted to bring my car back, but asked if I could have it looked at before noon. Ernie said he decides witch cars get looked at first. Why make appointments? I said I might have to look somewhere else. He said you should. I would have liked him to look at it because he know the history, but might be better off. I definitely wouldn't recommend, or go back.
