Rendel’s Inc

Specialties

Rendel’s is a full service auto body repair and servic specialist. We also sell new and used trucks and handle all truck renting. Rendel’s is also your one stop shop for parades and floats. Call today or visit our website for more information.

History

Established in 1927.

The History of Rendel’s

Way back in 1927, Adolph Rendel, a chandelier maker in Joliet, was asked to pound out a fender for a good customer of his. He quickly realized the need people had for quality repairs to their vehicles because of the big investment in them. His repair shop was converted into an automobile repair business. Adolph thought that there was a brighter future in repairing automobiles than chandeliers.

Beginning as Rendel’s Radiator Co., Adolph expanded the business and changed the name to Rendel’s Radiator & Body Co. In the early 1930s James Langer and Abe Aronin bought the business and expanded services. As the business grew, Rendel’s became a corporation and added a GMC truck dealership to the company.

In 1961, Rendel’s accountant Harry Polcyn purchased the business and continued developing the business into a thriving downtown repair center and towing service. It was through this ‘Full Service’ approach that Rendel’s became synonymous with quality trucks.

Meet the Manager

Michael P.

Manager

Born and raised in the Joliet area, I graduated from Providence Catholic High School and then went on to graduate from Eastern Illinois University with a BS in Marketing. Throughout summers I worked in the business driving a tow truck and working in the body shop. After college I spent 7 years working for Aerotek in the staffing industry before I joined the family business in 2007. Since then I have worked as General Manager here at Rendel’s, Inc.