If you want a body shop that performs the work on schedule, does great work, and communicates with you well during the process, this is a shop for you. This family-owned business is successful for reason, they care about doing a great job and do a great job. Im not surprised to see so many other five-star reviews. You wont be disappointed with their work
I found my new mechanic! Great service! Fast and pleasant. They do free diagnostic, pickup and drop off, and got my car fixed right away. Even checked my sensors for free. And they guarantee their work for two years. My Lexus is purring like a kitten. :)
High quality, on-time body work. Great communication and easy to work through insurance process. Super clean facility and got a spotless car back early. Excellent service.
Highly recommend. They go above and beyond. It was my first experience with a body shop; I felt comfortable asking questions and appreciated their support in the process.
They were professional, timely and did a great repair - it looks like new. This is the third tome we’ve used them and had great service each time.
Pure professionalism and pristine work... let the car doctors work their magic in your car like they did mine. Beyond pleased and thrilled. Would recommend to anybody!
We got into an accident that was our fault. I Was referred to a gentleman by the name of Armand at Lakeside auto rebuilders. I called them to set up an appointment to assess the damage and cost. They got me in very fast. The parts that needed to be replaced or explain to me and to my insurance company. The day I drop the car off I was given a timeframe that was perfectly met. The morning I went to pick up my Subaru outback the car was ready clean and look like it had never been in a small fender bender. I appreciate the promptness and professionalism that they provided me. I hope we do t have any other fender benders, But if the unforeseen happens I will definitely return to give them my business.
I finally brought my car in to be repaired a year after a hail storm swept through the area and left my car with dozens of quarter size dings.Lake Side Auto Rebuilders is a family owned shop and a certified Stated Farm approved provider, which made the whole process go smoothly.I had checked another shop in the area to get a quote but no one was wearing a mask there and that made me uncomfortable. (This was back when local vaccines were still in short supply.)Armen, who runs the shop with his father, was so kind and professional. He also assisted me with the car rental process with the local Enterprise so when I dropped off my car... they were waiting with a rental ready to go.The bonus was they finished the job several days before he promised plus my car looked brand new when they were done.I highly recommend Lake Side Auto Rebuilders in Evanston and I highly recommend keeping your car in a garage during a hail storm!
My first review and I have to say that Armen and his team is the best in Chicago Area. My car got an accident that ruined left side doors. I called them and Armen set up an appointment to estimate the damage and cost. He explained the detail of the process very professionally and he helped to save the cost at the best. And I dropped my car the day after. 1 week later, I got my car like brand new. The hardest part is my car is in a complex mental grey color, while Lexus doesnt sell paint. But Armens team got the color 100% match. I cant tell any difference by the color at all. Its my best auto repair experience so far. Will definitely recommend to all my friends.
I have brought my cars in on several occasions over the years. Everyone at Lake Side is fantastic and provides excellent customer service. Very reasonable pricing and timely service.
I have our cars to them for several years. Each time, the estimate has been quick and fair. Each time, the work has been expert.
Armen and his team did a wonderful job (again!) on my vintage Honda Civic! In addition to providing excellent customer service, they consistently demonstrate the highest levels of both technical expertise and artistic craftsmanship. Work on my (almost classic) red car also requires careful paint matching and they always do a perfect job! Matching older red paint can be very tricky. I cannot recommend Lake Side Auto Rebuilders highly enough. They always do a very professional job and can be trusted to work their wonderful magic on your car, too!
My family has used Lakeside in the past and been very happy with their work, so when my car was involved in a bad hit-and-run accident on the highway I had it towed here. Armen told me the car was totaled and explained to me in detail exactly why it wasnt worth fixing. After explaining to me what I could do with my totaled car moving forward, he recommended selling the car to a different junk yard than the one I had in mind because he thought they would give me more money for it, and he was right. He even arranged everything up for them to pick up the car. This is a small business and you can tell that they care about their customers, and dealing with the same person every time you contact them is so easy and so refreshing. So many chain/big businesses will make you talk to a bunch of different people, explain your situation over and over, etc. Not this place. They respect you and your time. Thanks again.
Went because I was recommended by a knowledgeable friend, was blown away by their honesty, professionalism and quality of service; would definitely go back for future body work.
High quality work and great folks. Strongly recommend.
Extremely fine work, very easy to work with. Highly recommend to anyone to needs any sort of body work on any car.
Lake Side Auto Rebuilders is awesome. They are knowledgeable and know how to get the job done. I will always take our vehicles to them for our service needs. My repair was small but complicated and they cared enough to figure it out which I really appreciated!
I cannot praise Lake Side Auto Rebuilders high enough! The repair work done on my car was perfect and completed exactly as promised. Their service team is professional, patient and extremely helpful. Their price is also very reasonable. A very classy and exceptional business. A+++
I took my car to Lakeside body shop when it was destroyed by vandals. They did a fantastic job, my car looks like new. I highly recommend this place not only for professional body work but also for very nice service.
Very pleased with Lakeside Auto Rebuilders in Evanston. Ive brought my car there several times and will continue to do so. Armen and the team do great job, and they are very courteous, offering to drive me to work and pick me up when its finished (even during pandemic! Thanks guys!). They work well with the insurance company and complete the work on time or sooner. Very professional job. I highly recommend!
I would higher recommend Lakeside Auto Rebuiders to anyone without any doubt! Very professional and reliable. The best customer service and reasonable prices. It is by far one of the finest mechanic shops I have been to in over 40 years. From now and on, it becomes My go to auto shop! Thank you for your stoning service!
Great place. Excellent job on the repair and the service is incredible. I am always a little uncomfortable when I have to take my car in for a repair. These people made me feel like they really wanted to help me. And they did a great job.
They are honest and do good work. Ive been going there for years and its a family operation.
This is the ONLY place you should take your car for body work. Armen goes out of his way to deliver A+ customer service, they will deal with the rental car companies directly, and will also take care of communicating with the insurance company. I have taken two cars to Lakeside and will never go anywhere else. I am so appreciative of their willingness to work with me and keep me updated no matter how long the job will take (which is usually less time than they originally estimate). I would give them more stars if I could. This place is fantastic, because they go above and beyond for their customers.
The guys in the shop did AMAZING job on my Subaru. Job was done on time and they handled all the paperwork with insurance. Very grateful. I highly recommend this shop.
These guys are the best. My go-to. Honest, fair, and professional. I continue to use them over and over again (we have a lot of drivers in our family, so theres always something that needs work.). They have also helped me with referrals for other work I need to have done that is non-auto body related. I fully recommend them.
Steve and his crew did an awesome job on my car! Im so happy with the results. The shop was patient with my lagging insurance co. and facilitated pick up and drop off of the rental car.
I took my Honda Odyssey there to have some minor body work done. They were courteous on the phone and in person, and the repair was done quickly and at a fair price. They even provided a ride to and from my home, even though it was just a $75 job. I would give them 6 stars if I could.
Great service in a clean and convenient location.
The only place where my family and I feel comfortable that our car is taken care of after an accident. Super friendly. High quality. Experts when it comes to anything related to fixing cars after accidents and and all the hoops insurance companies make you go through. An asset to to Evanston and the North Shore.
I cannot recommend Lakeside Auto Rebuilders enough. From the very first conversation with Armand I knew I was in good hands and the experience only improved from there. State Farm in Evanston (also an amazing business - rep Laurie Hamilton) referred me to Lakeside for a damage claim. The paperwork was seamless and Armand got my car in the very next day and came up with a creative, cost effective way of doing the repairs. As a woman interacting with garage repair shops I often feel that I will be taken advantage of as there is typically an assumption of ignorance about cars. I completely trust Armand and will continue as a loyal customer. I live on the south side of Chicago, but Lakeside Auto is worth the trip.
The best when it come to fix your car and look like new.
Great work and in a timely manner. Excellent communication! Highly recommend them.
Highly recommended. Honest & upfront about their rates and the best at what they do. Your rammed and battered vehicle is bound to cone putt looking like new,
Arman and team are really good, and honest. Ive had my car repaired here a couple of times. Very polite and professional, and they usually complete work before their estimated completion time.
When I needed body work and a new window on my new(ish) Jeep fast, my insurance company recommended Gerber or Abra, but I was wary of chains and wanted to find a family-owned shop instead. Lakeside was rated highly and located near my workplace, but assuming that anywhere with such glowing reviews would be booked, I left a voicemail over the weekend and didnt expect to hear back. Not only did I receive a call first thing the next morning, but Armand told me that he could get my car in right away and immediately won me over with his affable personality. I especially liked that he laughed with me about the circumstances of my accident (ie. backing up into a tree that popped out the back windshield, on a stormy weekend no less) instead of just feigning concern (like the well-meaning but wooden claims agents I had been talking to). I was also impressed by his knowledge of and eagerness to help with the insurance process, like making sure I knew about my carriers rental coverage with Hertz, who he worked with frequently and conveniently provided pickup/drop off right from his shop. Dropping my car off at Lakeside was a breeze but I didnt have time to go to Hertz before work and when my Uber was running late, Armand offered to have one of his own employees drive me directly to my workplaces front entrance. I was blown away (and so grateful)! The insurance claim was also handled seamlessly and Armand made sure to keep me updated throughout the whole process, always providing detailed information about what he was doing, what it would cost, and how long it would take. I appreciated how thorough Lakeside was, yet still surprisingly quick, especially for a small shop--and even when more damage was discovered and required more extensive work. Of course the repairs turned out great and the car looked like new when it was finished. Armand didnt overlook a single detail, even saving my parking garage permit sticker from the broken windshield and ensuring that the interior was spotless when I picked up the car. Honestly, it looked better than when Ive had it detailed (and I have a very hairy dog)! This review is a few months late, but I have and will continue to recommend Lakeside to all my family, friends, and coworkers in the area! Thanks again Lakeside and Armand!
Update: I was offered a full refund. I will say that the owners response did not seem truthful as I was never offered an option have the paint blended. But I am upgrading my review to a 3 star.Original review: After having a positive experience last year I returned for a rust repair on my Mercedes. Within a week after the the car was returned I saw rust bubble through the paint. Then Armen at Lakeside offered to repaint it again. After another week the rust returned and my co-workers noticed that the paint did not match. He wanted me to pay for the repair again to fix the problem.
I was SO impressed with Lake Side for many reasons - 1) they complete the work in a timely manner, 2) they complete the work when they say they will, and 3) they are truly looking to do whats best for the customer. I highly recommend using them for your auto body needs!!
These guys were great. Recommended a less expensive way to do a repair and it looks perfect.
Without doubt the best Auto Body shop there is. Professional, friendly & courteous.
Lake Side Auto Rebuilders is a family business with workmanship that is second to none! They performed body restoration services (body work, paint, etc.) on my 1967 Mustang. The completed job and post-completion assistance was of the highest caliber. I HIGHLY recommend LSAR for any professional services that you need.
Worked with Armond on a highly specialized small piece that I needed done ASAP. End result was beautiful and more than I could have hoped for.
Great service. Highly professional. Family business with roots in the neighborhood.
Great service,Very experienced, customer focused
Do great work. Nice, professional people.
Quick and fine right the first time without intervention
Very good