Who Do You Trust With Your Car?
Show support for your favorite auto mechanic and nominate your car's best friend as the most trusted in the area.
No one likes to find out their car needs repair. It's a surprise expense that can and often does send many of us into a violent rage.
But there are some mechanics that are just amazing. We never feel like they're trying to scam us out of money. They seek out the best deals on replacement parts. They're fast and efficient. They don't rob you with bloated labor charges. These folks make that surprise expense and generally unpleasant experience a little more tolerable.
They deserve something special for that, don't they?
Patch has an extensive Homewood-Flossmoor area business directory, and we want you to support the businesses you trust most. You live here. You're the experts. We need your help figuring out who deserves to be called "Most Trusted." This week auto repair is the topic.
Check out the instructions below to see how you can give the person you trust most with your vehicle a ringing endorsement.
Which mechanic do you trust with your car?
- Click on the name of the business below and leave a review about a specific mechanic.
- And make sure you show your support by commenting below this article and telling us why you trust a certain mechanic.
- Also, select your favorite business in the poll below.
REMEMBER: Comments and reviews are worth more than votes in the poll, so make sure you review your favorite mechanic's business listing.
The highest rated mechanic at the businesses with the most comments and reviews will win the title of "Homewood-Flossmoor Patch's Most Trusted Mechanic."
Visit the Patch Places directory to learn more about Homewood and Flossmoor auto shops.
- Skip's Tire Co.
- Pete's Auto Service
- Firestone Complete Auto Care
- Chevrolet of Homewood
- Flossmoor Family Auto Repair
- Midas Auto Service Experts
- Jiffy Lube
Is your business not listed? Email editor Ryan Fitzpatrick at ryan.fitzpatrick@patch.com and we'll add it to the directory.
rowenacruz
6:36 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
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Tom Heyer
7:07 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
Skips is the only place we will take our cars for any and all repairs.
Ask for Ray, he is the best.
Doug
7:48 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
Moved to Flossmoor in 1987. Never taken my cars anywhere but Skips.
William Uher
8:05 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
Pete's in Southgate.
Superior consistent service.
Dane's the best.
Staff is experienced & stable.
TP
8:13 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
Pets's is the best! They have always taken care of our cars! Even Last minute emergency's without the emergency price tag. They are dependable and trustworthy. Ask for Dane
Rick Bloomberg
9:30 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
I take my cars to the Meineke in South Holland. (159th and State). Sandy is great. Only does the work that is needed, even when others have told us hundreds of dollars of repairs are needed. He is the only one we go to and trust. Sorry to Homewood businesses.
Rick Bloomberg
Alex Esche
9:37 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
I don't have a lot of experience, but I had a belt replaced at Camms, they did it the same day - I dropped it off at 9 and it was ready at 3:30.
Sarah A
10:51 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
I like De Re Tire and Auto on Halstead!!!
Lois Toolan
10:49 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012
We also use and recommend De Re Tire and Auto for their great service and reputation.
Terri Riley
10:55 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
Missing from the list is DeRe's on Halsted. They are very nice and when they present you with what needs to be done with the car they are honest and give extremely competitive prices. They are not overbearing which as a woman is extremely important when you are looking for someone to work on your car. They do not treat you as incompotent.
Ryan S.
1:03 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R Maintenance Automotive Repair is my go to place. Owners are Homewood natives and I like to know my car is being worked on by the same friendly people I can see out and about in town. Keep it local!!! Support Local
Sam W
1:22 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
I have to agree with Ryan S. R&R Maintenance is the only repair shop that can touch my vehicle. They offer fast and reasonably priced service. They have never failed to deliver the same top notch service
christina grubermann
1:22 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
The absolute ONLY place I take my car to for repairs is Rick at R&R Maintenance Auto Repair in Glenwood!!! He is great...he takes the time to ensure that the job is done right and his prices are reasonable, plus it is a family-owned business. And people take care of their family right? So who better to trust working on your car, someone who makes you fee like family from the minute you walk in the door...or places that are impersonal and do not do quality work on top of it? I'd take feeling like family AND quality work personally...how about you?
Lynn G
1:24 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
Where is R&R Maintenance Automotive??? Only Place my husband and I go. Absolutely the best service we have ever gotten.
Karen
1:28 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
I go to Don Johns in Chicago Heights. Across the street from St. Kiernan's
michael stella
1:33 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R maintenance is always my top choice! 125 N Main St in Glenwood!
Samantha Costello
1:46 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
DeRe Tire & Auto has always done excellent service on all of family members cars. The service has always been accomodating, friendly, professional and above all else- honest !! They have never tried to sell unnecessary services and have always serviced our cars quickly when needed. Great people to deal with. Go there and you won't need to go anywhere else. See Terry or Chuck.
miller
1:55 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R maintenance in glenwood. I've been to a lot of places for my truck and paid through the nose for it. Won't take my truck anywhere else. Rick has my business for life.
Vicky
2:50 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
Rick at R & R Maintenance in Glenwood; honest, dependable, and quality work. Love that it is a family owned business. Vicky
Laura Dillman
3:03 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R & R in Glenwood! Rick is the best! I used to Work for Rick Sr. in Homewood. Honest, dependable, reliable and the best Family to have worked for! Family run. Only The Very Best!
Resident
3:18 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
John's Auto Service on Harwood in Homewood. John and Kenny are the only two people I allow to touch my car... I LOVE my car, and John and Kenny! : )
Jeanette
4:08 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
DeRe Tire & Auto. Been visiting for over 15 years....many, many cars later. Very honest and reputable. I'd like to vote for them; but notice they are not an option on your list. n
Andrew Weis
4:19 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R Maintenance Automotive Repair. Service is amazing, the work is always done on time and in budget while being able to fix any of your automotive needs, small or large. This is the only place I take my car to get worked on.
Emilie
4:55 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
I always take my car to R&R Maintenance! They are honest, reliable, and reasonably priced. Even though the repair shop is a bit of a drive for me, the service is well worth it!!
BK
5:20 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R maintence in glenwood is my personal choice. The service is honest and fair. You get what you want done fast. I used to take my car to ricks uncle in park forest with no complaints. Glad to see another Sanprognero providing great all around car service.
Matt Carlson
7:34 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R maintenance Is by far the best!! Would not take my car anywhere else. Very trustworthy.
Michelle H
7:37 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R Maintenance is truly superb. Have been using them for years and have always had excellent service. Very fair pricing and quality craftsmanship. Rick Sr and Jr treat me like family and take the time to explain any and all repairs. They even tell me of possible future repairs so that I know what's coming. I come from New Lenox cause R&R is that good!
Brandon Flenderson
7:37 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
I sent my grandmother to R&R. Need I say more?
Josh Robin
7:39 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R & R maintenance is hands down the best auto shop around. Not only is it family-owned but they also take care of a majority of the local municipal vehicles we see on a daily basis. This business is not only about loyalty and family but they are the tops when it come to auto work! I'd almost say that you'd be crazy to go anywhere
else.
Kelly G
7:43 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R Maintenance is the BEST! I'd recommend them to everyone. Go there!
Heather Joyce
7:43 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R & R Maintenance Automotive Repair should also be on the list of "Where do you take your car" Rick Sampognaro Senior is the former owner or Rick's Autocare in Homewood and former partner of Flossmoor Family. His son, Rick Sampognaro Junior opened R&R Maintenance Automotive Repair in Glenwood and has a majority of Homewood Customers due to the name and reputation. It's hard to find a good honest mechanic in this world. Your search is over. No matter where you live, it will save you money to bring your car to R&R Maintenance. No joke, they can even diagnose your problem over the phone. R&R Maintenance is a father and son owned shop and they both reside in Homewood and have for 36 years. Their customers are treated like one of their own. Do you hear a funny noise, is a check engine light on...bring your car to R&R Maintenance, you start saving the minute you call! 708-753-0500
http://www.randrmaintenance.com/
Kevin G
7:47 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R Maintenance in Glenwood has given my family and I high-quality and affordable auto service for years and is the most consistent and best value auto shop in the South Suburbs. They truly care about their customers' needs and will provide fast reliable service every time and their prices can't be beat. Do yourself a favor and bring your car into R&R next time you need an oil change, brakes, or a simple check-up. They're top notch.
Lisa S
7:47 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R Maintenance Automotive is the best auto shop around. They are reliable and honest. They get the job done!!! Family run business and they think of you as family.
Marc A
7:59 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
I have been going to R&R Maintenance for years. Trust and ability are a given... The best part about Rick is that he cares to get the job done right. Also, the girl at the front counter is pretty easy on the eyes...
julie s
8:32 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R in Glenwood is THE place to go. Honest, reasonably priced and so so nice. This should be the place that you should trust your car with!
Adam L
9:10 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
Out of the several auto shops I have been to in the Homewood and Glenwood area, Rick at R&R Maintenance Automotive Repair is my choice for trusted, helpful, and quality service. They give quality service at a fair price.
Elyse Marie
9:34 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012
R&R Maintenance is the best place in town to go!! They are a local family, have great credibility and have some hard to beat prices!! They care about everything being right, they don't just try to add things on like other maintenance places or dealers do!! Plain and simple, THEY CARE!!
Norman Boyd
5:24 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
R&R Maintenance is the only shop I trust with my car hands down.
jennydecki
9:07 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
My most vivid memory of Camms is when my husband called and told me Camms told him the frame on our car was broken in two places. They wouldn't let him drive the car home because it was totally unsafe. They gave him a ride home and took care of junking the car for scrap (and $40) - not taking a dime for either service - and keeping an eye out for used cars for us. We have been going there for about nine years now and will keep going to Camms until it's not there anymore or we stop driving! Kind, reliable, responsible, and a great value! It's the most comforting feeling in the world having a mechanic you can really trust. Even with the car we did end up getting (a 2012 Mazda - that frame thing freaked me out so I went with a new car) I wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Camms makes me feel safe.
Mike Galderio
9:50 am on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
R&R only mechanic I ever trusted in my life. Never feel like I'm being taking advantage of because I know nothing about cars. I can't say that about any other mechanic.
S Youngblood
12:04 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
R&R Maintenance is top notch, only place we will take our cars for service. Rick is honest, hardworking, and the service is unlike any mechanic I have ever been too. A great business run by a great guy!
125 N Main St in Glenwood 708-753-0500
Julie
2:54 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Julie
R&R Maintenance for sure should be the only place you take your car too! You know when you walk out you will be happy and satisfied with the work that was done.
Bryan Schaffrath
3:01 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
R&R Maintenance in Glenwood has the experience, skill and compassion to handle individual vehicle and fleet maintenance. Rick & Ricky have been staples in the Homewood community for decades. Their family belief is evident from first time you deal with them. R&R will keep your car on the road.
Steve
3:13 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
R&R maintenance is my place to be, anything I need, I'm always satisfied when I get out.
Mike Mac
3:33 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
R and R Maintenance. I have been going to Rick and Ricky for years. Won't go anywhere else. Honest and very through family.
ed mo
5:23 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
i can't believe that Camm's wasnt part of the survey, i've taken my car to most of the places in the Ho-Flo area, and they are by far the best. honest pricing, quick service, and a good explanation as i'm not a "car guy". I've been to most of other places, and John's and Pete's are quite good, but I'm only going to Camms from now on.
Jason D
6:53 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
R&R Maintenance in Glenwood. Local family owned. Known the family my whole life. Great people. Taken my car to Rick every since I started driving.
Dave
7:33 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
R&R all the way. Solid. Great people.
Shallon
11:28 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
R&R Maintenance. Rick is a stand up guy who does quality work. He'll look you in the eyes and treat you fair. Top notch.
Jessica
8:04 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
R&R Maintenance is the way to go!!!' Rick treats everyone like family and great prices.
NPaililli
8:16 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
R&R Maintenance is my local place for sure. Rick has been a loyal friend for years and treats all customers as if they are family. Honest and trustworthy, you cant go wrong with these guys!
Kelly w
8:38 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The only person I'll bring my car to is Rick at R&R maintenance. And anyone who doesn't, should really reconsider their decision in mechanics.
Chris I.
2:07 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Rick @ R&R in Glenwood is your guy. My family has known Rick and his family for years now and he's the only guy we trust working our cars....hands down. Top notch service from a top notch man! Give him a try...you wont be sorry.
Mindy K
8:06 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Great to see all the support for R&R in Glenwood, Rick is awesome at what he does. Honest prices and quality work. I have the utmost confidence in his knowledge and work!
J Murphy
9:24 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012
I take my car to R&R Maintenance. Rick is an honest, hardworking guy and always gets me my car back in a hurry. Never had a problem he couldn't solve!!! Handsome too!!
Mike
6:36 am on Friday, April 27, 2012
This is a great place to go, Family owned with great owners! If your looking for a nice family owned shop and to have that connection with your mechanic then I recommend R&R Maintenance Automotive Repair.
Jennifer
9:24 am on Friday, April 27, 2012
R&R Maintenance is the only place I trust. They get the job done right!
Cheryl Berger
12:06 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012
I took my car to Flossmoor Family Auto Repair years ago and then had Saturn service for a number of years until they went under. Went back to Flossmoor Family Auto Repair now owned by one of the mechanics who worked there years ago. They are extremely good, fair, very accommodating to schedules, don't try to go for the most expensive and a plus for me convenient to the train so I can drop off in the morning, walk to the train and pick up at night. I highly recommend them.
Amy Sanaghan
12:44 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012
R&R Maintenance in Glenwood is 100% the most reliable and trustworthy place you can go to for your car repairs. Unlike every other place, they won't tell you that in addition to what you brought your car in for in the first place, you also need windshield wipers, a new battery or some sort of belt just to make a sale. They fix your car while checking for everything else. But R&R Maintenance will tell you the truth because that's the kind of people they are at the shop and outside the shop. "Good people". Other mechanics aren't trustworthy because they take advantage of the fact that you probably don't know if you do need the additional work done or not and probably don't even know what they are talking about so you get it done. I only take my car to R&R Maintenance because I would rather spend my money on a new belt for myself than a new belt for my car if I really don't need it in the first place.
Brett Reed
3:16 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012
R & R is the best around! These are people who live in the community that do honest and reliable work, They take great pride in their name and treat their customers like they are family. Do yourself a favor and find R&R in Glenwood.!!
Mike H
3:25 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012
R & R Maintenance is my place to go. They are trustworthy and get you in and out. I highly recommend taking your car to Rick!
Clinton
4:10 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012
R & R maintenance in Glenwood! Rick is the best!
Bob
7:33 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012
i travel 50 miles to have Bill at Flossmoor Family Auto maintain and work on my cars. When my friends ask where I go, I tell them it's worth the drive.
Tommy C.
9:39 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012
Rick Jr. @ R&R Maintenance Automotive Repair is 100% the Most Trusted Mechanic, this man is super honest, truthyworthy, and very knowledgeable. I've been going to Rick for over a year now and I'm very happy how he treats me. I tell all my friends and family to "Go see Rick." When I found out that R&R Maintenance works on Fire Trucks and Police Cars I knew for a fact and felt very confident that he could handle my little honda civic. I mean come on, emergency vehicles!! He is definatly my man. Keep up the GREAT work Rick!!
Kevin
10:06 am on Saturday, April 28, 2012
R&R Maintenance is the BEST!!! I was a customer of Ricks Auto Care in Homewood, then I followed Rick when he owned Flossmoor Family, and when I heard his son opened up a shop in Glenwood 2yrs ago, I was ecstatic!! Im glad to hear that the family tradition was going on to the next generation. I will be a customer of Rick Jr. for LIFE!
Rachel J.
1:19 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012
R&R Maintenance is the only automotive repair shop I trust with my car. I took my car to get an oil change somewhere else before I knew about R&R Maintenance, and they wrote me up a long list of things they said I needed to get done. I took the list over to R&R and most of the stuff on the list Rick said I didn't need to get done. Rick Jr who is the owner is the most loyal and honest mechanic I have ever met. He's looking out for your safety rather than trying to make money. Do yourself a favor and take your vehicle to him!
Anthony S
1:30 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012
R & R Maintenance is the only car care specialist I trust. He works with my personal and professional vehicles. There the best, top to bottom.
Chris Grubermann. HOF 07
2:04 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012
R&R Maintenance.... Enough said!!!! Them other guys. FUGIDABOUDIT!!!!!!!!
Jeffrey
5:30 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012
R & R Maintenance is the only local auto shop I trust my car with. The owner RIck Sampognaro is incredibly friendly and attentive to detail. Every time I have taken my car there, it has been nothing short of a pleasurable experience- which is hard to say these days about an auto body shop. I always have and will continue to use R & R for all of my auto body needs. R & R Maintenance is the best in the business.
Matt
8:10 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012
Warranty or No Warranty, R & R Maintenance will have you taken care of. I bought my car from Carmax and will not allow them to work on my car. R & R has reasonable pricing and NO GOUGING! Honest and hardworking is how I would describe Rick. He has every customer in mind and will be sure your happy. To all in Flossmoor, Homewood, Glennwood and The Heights... Give R&R a shot, you won't be disappointed!!!!
Kassandra
9:22 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012
I agree with these 50 other comments about R and R Maintenance Automotive Repair. My personal story is very simple.. I was referred to Rick Jr from a colleague, I wanted to buy a car so I brought 4 different cars to Rick and he told me which one to buy and why. Needless to say its been 8months and absolutely ZERO problems with my Focus. And he didn't even charge me. Rick Jr. is a stand up guy and ONLY looks out for his customers BEST interest. Rick is the BEST!
Rose
8:45 am on Monday, April 30, 2012
There is not a better repair shop better than R&R Maintenance, PERIOD! Rick Jr. is one of the most nicest, most caring, and most trustworthy person in the world. I recommend R&R to everyone.
Todd S.
11:39 am on Monday, April 30, 2012
Another vote for R&R Maintenance Repair. Rick Jr. diagnosed and fixed an electrical problem that was draining my car battery. Troughout the ordeal he was professional, knowledgeable and reasonable these are traits i look for in a mechanic. I will not hesitate to bring my cars in for future repairs. Check him out you won't be disappointed.
Donna Rooney
7:12 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012
R & R Maintenance in Glenwood is the only place I will take my vehicles. They are honest, dependable and reliable. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone.