Check Engine Light Repair/schaumburg Area?

My husband's entire family has used the Marathon at Wilke and NW Hwy (by Arl Racetrack)for 20+ years. Ask for Ken or Mike. They've always been very good about letting you know what needs fixing now...and what can wait, especially if you're on a budget. ###-###-####, Tell them the Efflandts recommended you.

My brother (Steven) works at a shop in Schaumburg. He's an honest kid and if you tell him that you need it done as cheap as possible, he'll do that for you. He can be reached at ###-###-####. Tell him T. recommended you.

Good luck.

Edited to add: The name of the shop he works at is DJ's. Leslie also posted to recommend them.

How long has it been on? Mine used to go on in my old car for a few days, maybe a week and then it would go off. I was told that it could have been from bad gas that I put in or if the cap wasn't on right. You mentioned you had it ckd out, so maybe that's not the case or maybe they are just telling you that to sell you something...

What kind of van is it? What year? If you have an older van you might not have to have the test. My husband works on our cars all the time - one is a van and has helped his cousin. Perhaps he can guide you to what you need more specifically so you can go to the right place. And then moms in your area might find you someone that is close, cheap and trustworthy. For ex.if it is a 1994 Chevy. Or a Ford Aerostar or a Dodge or whatever...If you have any brothers/sisters/friends/cousins anyone who can go to a place like Victory auto wreckers for instance, once it is figured out what it is that could save a of money. If your van is a Ford or Chevy oftentimes you can take your car to the site and get a computer reading of the exact problem. It take only a little while.There is something like a thirty dollar charge. Also Autozone. The computer reading at a business like Ford will be read by their mechanics and they will tell you the millions that it will cost or then you can check out your neighbor's sister or brother armed with your information.

HI K.,

It is hard to find a good honest mechanic, but I think we have. After taking our daughter's car to 3 places getting estimates for over $1500, we had a guy in Schaumburg fix it for under $200. Burd's Auto Bay is in Schaumburg on Barrington Rd. north of Schaumburg and south of Golf Rd behind the Thornton's gas station. There is an auto mall there, so be sure to look for BURD'S, Bill Burd is the owner and the one to talk to. Please say that Kris Mandley sent you. I just had my Dodge Grand Caravan in last week with electrical problems and turned out just to be the battery.

If your car was already hooked up to the machine and repaired, chances are that the wiring causing the light to be on needs to be changed. If the machine shows nothing else is wrong! The wiring can probably be changed when you're not so strapped. It's annoying but only a light. That wiring usually entails pulling out the dashboard; big and time consuming job.
Safety 1st. good luck

I'm a big fan of Vermiglio's on Golf, just east of the Higgins intersection, next to Midas. As for cheap, you really need a brother who is a mechanic if you want cheap ;-)

K.

Replacing your cap was a great start! Sometimes when check engine lights come on due to a code that your computer had tripped, they need to be reset and do not automatically go off. Most shops will scan your vehicle for free on their scanners and are a little more accurate that Auto Zone. (different type of dyno scanner) Any shop that will not scan your vehicle for free, do not use!!!! I personally am in the automotive industry and have been for 20 years combined. A lot of times, this can be a quick inexpensive fix, sometimes not, no guarantee. On the upside, in the state of IL, you have 3 opportunities to fix your emissions, but make sure the shop you take it to is an EPA certified shop. There is an amount of money to be spent, but after that amount, they will waive you for a year. IF you need any help, feel free to contact me. I know a lot of people at a lot of the shops in the northwest suburbs and also wholesale parts suppliers. (my hubby ran one for 13 years, and I currently run one and have worked in several area shops.)
Good luck to you! I know how stressful this can be!

Hello K., I know just where you should take your car. Call D.J.s . He is at 831 W. Wise Rd. Schaumburg. Phone number ###-###-####. He is very honest and does very good work. He has an amazing reputation. Ask for Dan and tell him L. sent you. Good Luck- you won't regret it.

As Megan said, You check engine light has to be reset. I believe that you'd have to take it to the dealership of the make of your car. You never told us the make of your car, so I wouldn't know where to send you. If you have a Chevy, Woodfield has great customer service. So does Lincoln-Mercury on Golf Rd.

I use Schaumburg Motor Works on Wise Road, just west of Roselle. He is across from the Speedway gas station. They can do all kinds of repairs. I have used them for years. They know their stuff; they don't rip you off. I have checked their prices against other shops and they are the best price and the most knowledgeable. Their phone # is ###-###-####. Address: 435 W. Wise Road. Alan answers the phone - George is the mechanic and owner. Tell them M. with the Astro Van referred you - Good luck!

Be very careful about going to an agency. I took my windstar last summer because the light on the panel signaled there was a problem with emissions. I paid over $100 to have it checked at Arlington Hts Ford and first they came to me with an estimate of $900. When I read the quote, it was more like $1400! I reluctantly paid and went to an independent mechanic I was referred to (not in this area). He tried to duplicate the codes Ford gave me and could not get them to come up. He did find they never recommended the flushing of my radiator, change the transmission fluid, and a hose needed to be replaced. Far less than $900! The light went off and I went for emissions testing the next day and passed. We left on a trip 3000 mile trip the next day and the car ran beautifully and I got great mileage. Light has not come back on in a year. Ford refuses to pay me back my money Ford Motor will not stand by customer to dealer. My husband is disabled. I have a son who is a mechanic but his wife doesn't want him helping us so I too must watch the costs. We need the van to transport my h's wheelchair. You have some good personal referrals here to try with independents. Agency repairs are paid by commission to service writer so they will beef up your bill.

You need to get that code erased from the computer. You can go anywhere, doubt they would charge you for it. I had that happen on my 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan and the guys at the shop just reset it.

Good luck!

i have always trusted Bill's Village Marathon in Elk Grove on Busse between Landmeier and Devon. I have also taken my car to Merlin's on Meacham in EGV and had no problem with price or service. Good luck!!!

We are very happy with the Merlin shop at Meacham and Biesterfield, in the same plaza as McDonald's. They have always been very honest. Good luck.