Lefty's Automotive

Name: Lefty's Automotive
Address: 5628 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, 60646, US
Telephone: 773-763-4000
Rating: 3.5

5628 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60646 773-763-4000

Checkbook's Top Rating
Quality	NO
Price	No Data

69 ratings
86% gave a "superior" overall rating
Compare 440 nearby auto repair shops
"I flunked my emissions test recently so I took the car to my regular auto shop - Lefty’s. Mechanic..."
Read More Comments

Prices for Lefty's Automotive

Checkbook's price comparison score what is this?

Hourly labor rate for major mechanical repairs

Consumer Ratings for Lefty's Automotive — 69 Ratings

Percent of customers who rated service "superior" for: | = average for all auto repair shops

Doing work properly what is this?

Starting and completing work promptly what is this?

Letting you know cost early what is this?

Advice on service options and costs what is this?

Overall quality what is this?

Overall quality: percent who rated shop "adequate" or "superior" what is this?

Complaints for Lefty's Automotive

Number of complaints with Attorney General's office and (complaint rate) what is this?

Number of complaints with BBB and (complaint rate) what is this?

Current BBB report

Makes serviced:

Acura
Alfa Romeo
Audi
BMW
Buick

Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge/Ram
Fiat

Ford
Genesis
GMC
Honda
Hyundai

Infiniti
Jaguar
Jeep
Kia
Land Rover

Lexus
Lincoln
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
Mini

Mitsubishi
Nissan
Porsche
Saab
Subaru

Toyota
Volkswagen
Volvo

Consumer Comments for Lefty's Automotive

Consumer from CHICAGO, IL
Mar 25, 2026

I flunked my emissions test recently so I took the car to my regular auto shop - Lefty’s. Mechanic Aaron did many tests before finding a hole at the very top of the pipe that connects to where you put the gas pump in your car. My husband was in the hospital so I had to have people drive me to and from the hospital to see him while the car was being repaired. When it was ready to pick up, I was planning to go directly for another emissions test before the expiration date. When I got to Lefty’s Aaron had already brought the car in for the emissions test as soon as they opened and it passed! I never expected such service and was so appreciative! Aaron and Brien are the best!

Consumer from Niles, IL
May 15, 2021

Very helpful staff and very accommodating. Clearly explained what was needed and completed the repair in a timely manner.

Consumer from Des Plaines, IL
Apr 11, 2020

I have been taking my card to Lefty's for many years. They are always square with regarding repairs that need immediate attention and one's I should consider down the road. Work is excellent! Free loaners cars. Always very courteous and polite. I will always use them, and highly recommend them!

...and 2 more consumer comments for Lefty's Automotive

You won't find anything else like Checkbook

Nonprofit and independent
Takes no advertising or referral fees
Ratings and reviews by surveyed Consumers' Checkbook and Consumer Reports local subscribers
Thousands of undercover price comparisons
Complaint histories from consumer agencies

Auto Repair Shops Articles

How to Find a Good Auto Repair Shop

When your car breaks down or acts up, it’s a major inconvenience—and can be a major expense. That’s why finding a good mechanic or repair shop is so important. Our evaluations of hundreds of area shops will help you find great service and low prices.

How to Save Money on Car Repairs

Our price ratings of shops will help you find shops that charge fair prices. Don’t assume using a low-cost shop means having to accept low-quality work: We found that top shops are more likely to offer low prices as lousy shops.

Is an Independent Shop or a Dealer Better for Car Repairs?

If your car is still covered under a new-car warranty, you’ll want to use a dealership for repairs. But if your car is no longer under warranty, you’re probably best off using an independent shop.

EV Repairs: Are All-Electric Vehicles Reliable? Where Will Owners Get Repairs?

The shift to EVs will affect our choice of vehicles and the way people drive. But in the long term, the way owners get them serviced and repaired will be similar to the way things currently are for gas-engine cars. And EVs will need repairs: So far, most new models aren’t very reliable.