59 Auto Repair performs all mechanical work from oil changes to engine replacement. With ASE Certified Technicians, you can rest assured your car is in good hands.

59 Auto Repair has contactless options for dropping off your vehicle. If you get here after hours, we have an overnight drop box located on the left side of the front door. There are envelops and pens located inside the box. Simply fill out the envelop, put your keys inside, leave the envelop on the shelf, and when the door closes the keys will fall inside the box. Then, we will get your keys out of the box the next morning when we open.

If you need to pick up your vehicle after hours, we have a lockbox that we can use for you to pick up your keys while we are closed. We can take payment over the phone and put your keys inside the box located on the left side of the front door. Each box is locked with a unique 4 digit code specifically for you. When you get here, go to the number box assigned to you by the service advisor, put in your unique 4 digit code, turn the dial, and your keys will be inside the box.

You can schedule an appointment one of two ways. Simply call us at (815)254-9959 and we will schedule your appointment. Otherwise, you can schedule an appointment.

59 Auto Repair works on all makes and models. For a complete list of the vehicles we service, see the vehicles we service tab above

59 Auto Repair recommends changing your oil regularly with a routine maintenance inspection to help your vehicle last a long time. It is cheap insurance to keep your engine running great and last a long time. As part of your vehicle’s regular maintenance schedule, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or by factory specifications. The coolant exchange should be performed every 5 years or 50,000 miles. The brake fluid exchange should be performed every 3 years or 36,000 miles. The power steering fluid exchange should be performed every 5 years or 60,000 miles. The transmission fluid exchange should be performed every 5 years or 60,000 miles. Performing the recommended vehicle maintenance services will help your vehicle run better for longer.

Yes, 59 Auto Repair can perform any factory recommended maintenance services on your vehicle to keep your factory warranty intact.

No, all recall work must be performed by the dealership.

Yes, 59 Auto Repair performs digital inspections on every vehicle. Each vehicle gets a safety and maintenance inspection as part of our routine car care checks.

After the inspection on your vehicle is completed, we will send it to you. We can either text the digital vehicle inspection or we can email it over. A service advisor will call you after sending over your digital inspection to go over what the mechanic found.

Yes, 59 Auto Repair has a comprehensive vehicle inspection that we recommend performing on any used vehicle before you buy it! It is a thorough inspection that takes about an hour to complete once it is inside the shop. The technician will go over the vehicle to help find any potential issues before you buy the car to give you peace of mind.

Yes, we provide estimates after one of our certified technicians performs a digital inspection to determine what is needed on your vehicle. Simply request an appointment above!

59 Auto Repair is open Monday through Friday. To see a full list of hours, visit our contact us page.

We perform a wide range of auto repair services. For a comprehensive list, Click here

Yes, 59 Auto Repair installs tires. Schedule an appointment to have your tires inspected today!

59 Auto Repair does oil changes by appointment. Oil changes typically take 45 minutes to an hour to complete. You are welcome to wait in our lobby for your oil change. Call us at (815)254-9959 or click on the make appointment button above to make your appointment today!

Tires should be rotated every 5000 to 6000 miles. The simplest way to remember is to rotate the tires every other oil change if you are using convention oil or every oil change if you are using synthetic oil.

The timing belt should be replaced at your factory recommended mileage. If your vehicle does not have a recommended mileage, we recommend replacing the timing belt every 100,000 miles.

Yes, it is necessary to replace your timing belt at the recommended mileage. If the timing belt breaks it can cause catastrophic engine damage. The cost of repairing an engine after the timing belt breaks if much greater than the cost of replacing the timing belt for maintenance.

There are many reasons why the check engine light can come on. When one of the vehicle’s engine performance or emission sensors fails, the check engine light will come on. If the check engine light is flashing, the vehicle should not be driven. This is the vehicle’s way of telling you that something is malfunction that can cause engine damage. If the light is on solid, the vehicle should be inspected as soon as possible. The technician will start by pulling a code which will give the system that is malfunctioning. They will then perform diagnostics to determine which component in the system is needed.

When the vehicle is overheating, you should pull over and turn the car off as soon as it is safe to do so. Overheating is a very serious problem and can cause engine damage. Do not attempt to check the coolant level until the vehicle has had enough time to cool off as hot fluid can cause severe burns. We do not recommend driving a vehicle that is overheating and instead recommend having the vehicle towed into 59 Auto Repair.

If you are using conventional or semi-synthetic oil, the oil should be changed every 3000 miles. If you are using a full synthetic oil the oil should be changed every 5000 miles. We recommend going by the sticker in your window over the light on the dash for your oil change intervals.

Vehicle batteries typically last about 5 years. A technician can check your battery for the cold cranking amps as well as the reserve capacity to determine if the battery needs to be replaced.

Synthetic oil does not break down like a conventional oil does.

Spark plug replacement should be done based on your vehicle manufacturer's recommendation. A typical tune up will include spark plugs and either ignition wires or spark plug boots. If the plenum is removed to perform the tune up, the plenum gasket should also be replaced. Call us today to see when your spark plugs should be replaced!

The air filter should be checked every oil change for dirt and debris. If the air filter is dirty, it should be replaced. This is done by a visual inspection of the air filter.