Grace Automotive

Well my 2002 Honda Odyessy was «totaled» on 12÷30÷15. Stan kept my van running like a champ. I was so sad to let her go… On the day of the accident I called Stan and he answered. I was surprised because his shop was closed for a complete week for the holidays. I was on Irving park and Pulaski with my non-​driveable van … and it was snowing and COLD… He recommended that I tow it to his shop for his review and inspection. At the time I did not know if the van was beyond repair. Stan spoke with tow truck guy who wanted to charge me 160.00 for a tow. He got him down to $ 40.00. It was a bad day to find a tow truck. The wait was two hours… On 01÷04÷16, Stan gave me the news… The van was beyond repair and not worth fixing … at any cost… I trusted Stan’s opinion on the condition of the van. rather then relay on insurance adjuster who wants to cash me out and get rid of me.
On 01÷19÷16 I brought a car for Stan’s review and inspection. Stan just called… The car is in great condition and I plan on buying it !!! thanks … HONEST and RELIABLE work !!!

Stanley has been servicing my trucks and cars for over 20 years! He gives professional and courteous service at all times, he will go out his way to get you back on the road fast and keep your vehicle running smooth. I feel his service is better then any dealership I’ve ever frequented. He explains in layman terms whats wrong A wonderful person to do business with.

I took my 2005 c class Mercedes to the dealer and was quoted $ 4,200 for broken springs and a broken axel. I took the car to Grace Auto and the only thing I needed was to replace a broken axel. Total cost $ 353.00 these guys are as honest as can be.

Don’t bother. Called on a Friday, was told to call back tomorrow. Called Saturday morning, someone answered the phone with «yeah», I asked a question and then he hung up on me.

I love Stanley! — ive been going to him for years. I am still driving a 15yr old car that he has maintained and tuned up for me over the years. I first came to him as a girl in my late 20s. — I had no male presence in my life at the time and was always weary of being scammed by a mechanic. But right off the bat — He was someone I felt I could trust to give me the best price and the best treatment. Every time I leave there, I know my car is in good shape… He treats me like he would his daughter and would never let me leave in an unsafe car.
PS — Stan can be a little matter of fact. but its all in love. :)

Grace auto is the only place I will take my cars (one old vw passat and one new minivan). Stanley works wonders on cars and for a VERY reasonable price. he has my 15 year old passat running like new every time I pull out of his drive. I’m confident he can get that thing to over 250k miles with ease. He runs a very busy shop so can be a bit brisk on the phone, but that is because he has so many cars to fix which is due to his reputation of being so good with cars. Go and be happy you did.

Stanley is just the BEST! I am so grateful to him and his help with my VW jetta. He is someone you can trust and will not rip you off. I am so happy we found you Stanley! Look no further, you found the right mechanic.

We couldn’t be happier with Stanley and his shop! He is what you dream about but don’t think actually exists… an honest mechanic! He does a great job, let’s us know what we really need and what we really don’t. We were recommended to him when we moved to the neighborhood and feel very lucky. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

I highly recommend Grace Automotive and particularly Stanley (who runs the place). He is often brusque (which can take some getting used to) but exceedingly honest, capable, and trustworthy. I use him for both my cars (my high-​needs junker and my everyday SUV) and he is equally capable with both. Best, his prices are extremely fair.

I figured I would call this place since it has great reviews. But I just got an attitude over the phone and when I asked a question the guy who answered yelled at me. I’m not even going to bother going in.

I came in for a standard oil change and Max was extremely helpful. He showed me an issue with a transmission seal that should be replaced. He was extremely helpful and informative and I will be coming back here for all my standard oil changes and anything else that may arise.

I’ve been going to Grace Automotive on Pulaski (owner is Stanley) for about 3 years after a friend recommended him who has taken her car to him for decades and found him always honest. I’ve had the same experience with my 93 Camry, so now my daughter takes her Honda Hybrid to him as well. He’s told me when I didn’t need to fix something, which for me is a litmus test of a mechanic’s honesty. He shows me the part he’s replaced, he has the car done by the time he said it will be done, he does what he says he’s going to do. He has a heavy accent, which I assume is Polish, so sometimes I’ve found him a little hard to understand on my cell phone, but it’s easy in person. My daughter’s car had a broken catalytic converter, he said no need to fix it until she needs an emissions test and to call him if the engine light comes back on and that’s soon enough to get it fixed. A few months ago my car died in the suburbs about 15 miles away and he diagnosed it for me over the phone. The first time my daughter took her Honda Hybrid to him I asked him to look it over, as she hadn’t had a mechanic look at it before she bought, so he did, and told me a long list of things he’d checked and that she got a good deal, which relieved my mind because she’s got a long commute. I’m so grateful to have a mechanic I can really trust. He reminds me of a favorite uncle who will take care of me because he takes care of customers like family. It’s easy for me to get to/​from Stanley’s on the Pulaski bus, he’s 2 blocks from a Blue Line stop, and there’s also an Enterprise RentaCar close by if I need to have a car for the day while mine is being repaired. I recommend Stanley without hesitation.

So the Volvo dealer tells me they want $ 6500 to repair a 99 s80 worth $ 3500. Really? I take the list over to Grace automotive… half the work was unnecessary. the rest was done for under $ 1000. Three years later, the car is still running like a top. These guys are great!!! Then my daughter smashes the mirror. Volvo wants to replace the entire assembly for $ 500 installed. Stanley? Less than $ 100 to get some glass, replace the mirror, and skip fixing the electronic adjustors. Who needs them anyway on a 12 year old car! Great work and a pleasure to do business with.

Grace Automotive is pretty much the best repair garage I’ve ever been to, and I’m not just saying that because I live within walking distance from them. I’ve been to many, many mechanics over the years, and few measure up to Grace; you’ll rarely see me giving a five-​star review to auto repair shops.
As a VW fan, I’ve found those cars are allergic to indifferent mechanics and half-​hearted repairs. And since I own both an MKIV Jetta and a ’84 MK1 Jetta, I don’t always have the space and ability to fix everything (try diagnosing a CIS K-​Jet fuel injection system).
Enter Grace Automotive. These guys know foreign cars, period. Look at their lot and you’ll also realize right away they specialize in old VWs, including aircooled models. Stan know these cars as if they were made yesterday.
And another redeeming quality of Grace are their prices. Stan will tell you what you don’t need fixed, and he will charge you very reasonable prices for the work they needed to do. Very honest; just remember to bring cash or check when it’s time to pay.

Great service. My parents used to bring their Beetle to Stan when I was a kid-​back in the early eighties these cars were everywhere (I’m talking real Beetles here). My plumbing service shop uses restored VW Microbuses for service, and now Stan and his guys do service on them for us-​reliablity is extremely important and this shop does it once and right. I’ve referred customers to them as I know he does great work at a reasonable cost. He’s pretty funny, too.

These guys do it right! They run a shop like it should be run. You bring them your car, they give you an estimate, they do the work, and when you pick it up… they SHOW you the bad parts they replaced and EXPLAIN exactly what they did and why they did it. Every mechanic should do this so A. You are more informed and B. You know they didn’t just rip you off. And these guys don’t, prices are totally fair and I’d recommend them to anyone, especially anyone with a Volkswagen. The only downside is that they don’t take credit cards… but every mechanic I’ve ever found like this didn’t take cards, so you kind of just have to deal. 5 stars, no question about it.

This place is a real gem of a neighborhood auto shop. I originally went here for an oil change because it’s within walking distance of my house, but I’ve kept coming back ever since because of the service. Officially they work mostly on foreign cars, but there’s been no snobbery about dealing with my ancient Ford. Prices are fair for a city auto shop. Having worked in a salvage yard I have a decent idea usually what’s wrong with my car and how much it should cost to fix, and this guy’s almost always right on the money. He also does his best to find used parts (when new is not necessary) for me, and one time set me up with a decent tire deal at a place down the street. He generally seems happy to use his hookups to help out good customers. I recently had three days’ worth of work done and the owner let me pick up my car every night (before I’d paid) and bring it back the next morning. Another time I didn’t have my checkbook with me and he let me drop off my payment the next day. The only drawback: they don’t take credit cards. But overall it’s worth it when you consider the convenience and good work this place provides. My aging Escort is at 200k miles and still going strong, thanks to this shop!