Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm · Sat 8am–2pm
Honest auto repair, done right and explained in plain English.
Brakes, oil changes, diagnostics and more, from a family-run shop in Downers Grove. All makes and models.
- ASE-certified technicians
- All makes & models
- No work without your approval
- 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty
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Services
Auto services
How it works
Back on the road, in three steps
- 01
Tell us what’s wrong
Call, send the form, or ask the chat assistant — day or night.
- 02
We confirm a time
A real person gets back to you with a drop-off time.
- 03
Approve, then we fix
We call with the diagnosis and price before doing any work.
About us
A family shop that explains before it fixes
Demo Auto Repair has kept Downers Grove on the road since 1998. Our ASE-certified technicians work on all makes and models, and we never touch your car without your OK on the price.
“My father opened this shop in 1998. We still do it his way: show you the worn part, tell you what can wait, and only fix what you say yes to.”
- ASE-certified technicians
- Photos of worn parts, sent to your phone
- Loaner car available by request
Reviews
What customers say
Example reviews for this demo — a real site shows the business's own.
- ★★★★★
“They called with photos of the worn parts before doing anything. Never felt pressured.”
Steve B. · Downers Grove
- ★★★★★
“Dealer quoted twice as much for the same brake job.”
Lisa M. · Woodridge
- ★★★★★
“In and out for an oil change in under an hour, no appointment.”
Raj P. · Westmont
Good to know
The details, before you call
We work on
- Domestic, Asian and European makes
- Most hybrids
- Light trucks and SUVs
Payment
- Credit and debit cards
- Checks
- Fleet accounts for local businesses
Good to know
- Free loaner car on request
- Photos of worn parts texted to you
- Shuttle within 5 miles
Location
A neighborhood shop in Downers Grove
Customers come from Downers Grove and the surrounding towns, including:
- Downers Grove
- Westmont
- Woodridge
- Lisle
- Darien
- Lombard
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need an appointment?
Oil changes are walk-in. For repairs and diagnostics, book ahead so we can get to your car the same day.
Do you work on hybrids and EVs?
We service most hybrids and do brakes, tires and suspension on EVs.
Will you call before doing work?
Always. We call with the diagnosis and the price, and do nothing without your approval.
Is the work warrantied?
Repairs carry a 12-month / 12,000-mile parts and labor warranty.
Warning light on? Don’t wait.
Small problems get expensive when they’re ignored. Book a diagnostic and we’ll tell you what’s going on.