Douglas Auto - Crystal Lake
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$50 OFF Tire Installation w/ purchase of 4 new tires
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Expires 12/31/24
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FREE Vehicle Inspection (With qualifying purchase)
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Expires 12/31/24
FREE Battery Check plus $10 OFF Any Battery Replacement
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Expires 12/31/24
$20 OFF Coolant Flush
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Expires 12/31/24
$50 OFF Tire Installation w/ purchase of 4 new tires
Appointment must be scheduled to receive discount. Not valid at all locations. Ask your service manager for more details.
Expires 12/31/24
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We’re excited to offer a way to get the important vehicle repairs you need today with the ability to pay over time.*
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Quality work, backed by an industry-leading warranty.
We are proud to offer our 3 Year/36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty on most work. It’s our commitment to maintenance and repair excellence, using quality parts, and making things right in the rare case something isn’t.
Comprehensive auto maintenance to get you where you’re going.
We are a full-service auto repair and maintenance shop. Whatever brings you in, you can trust that both you and your vehicle will be in good hands.
Car Belt & Hose Services
GreatWater360 Auto Care ensures your vehicle’s performance and safety with expert car belt and hose inspection, maintenance, and replacement services.
- Timing Belt Services
- Serpentine Belt Care
- Radiator and Heater Hoses Services
Steering and Suspension Repair Services
Your vehicle's steering and suspension are crucial for a smooth and controlled ride. Ensure optimal performance by entrusting your car to our skilled technicians.
- Power Steering Fluid Check and Flush
- Steering Gearbox Inspection and Repair
- Wheel Alignment and Balancing
- Shock Absorber or Strut Replacement
- Power Steering Services
GreatWater Fleet Services
When your job is managing a fleet of vehicles, you need a reliable auto care shop near you to keep them running like clockwork. Our professional mechanics have the capabilities to provide service, repairs and maintenance to small-to-midsize fleets with expertise and attention to detail, so you can focus on driving your business. Contact Jason Bunning, Director of B2B & Commercial Operations, at (812) 550-8484 for more information on our Fleet programs.
Under the Hood
From engine maintenance and belt replacement to transmission service and filter replacement, our GreatWater teammates have got you covered. Our auto care specialists will ensure that everything under your vehicle’s hood operates as well as possible for as long as possible.
Tires & Wheels
Whether you need a routine tire rotation, alignment or suspension repairs, we’ll get your car or truck back on the road in a hurry. Not sure what kind of tires you need? Not to worry. We carry all of the top tier brands and our outo care specialists can help you decide what best suits your needs.
- Rotation & Alignment
- Steering & Suspension
- Tire Repair & Replacement
- Seasonal Tire Replacement
Lights & Wipers
Wipers not as smooth as they used to be? Headlights looking cloudy? That burnt-out dome light you never got around to replacing? Our professional mechanics have your car or truck’s wipers’ and lights’ maintenance needs covered.
- Interior & Exterior Lighting Replacement
- Wiper Blade Replacement
Heating & Air Conditioning
Get your car or truck’s heat and A/C issues under control without losing your cool. Our professional mechanics will perform the maintenance and repairs to help you keep your vehicle cool in the summer, warm in the winter and comfortable year-round.
- AC Repair
- AC Recharge
- Heating Service
- Climate Control
- Radiator Repair
Exhaust
Unwanted sounds or smells coming from your vehicle could be a sign of a deeper issue. Our certified technicians will perform the maintenance and repairs necessary to keep your car or truck’s exhaust system clean, quiet and up to emissions standards.
- Catalytic Converter
- Custom
- Emissions Repair
- Exhaust & Muffler Services
- Smoke Test
Electrical
When your check engine light comes on, a GreatWater 360 Auto Care professional mechanic will get to the root of the problem and complete any necessary repairs. We can also help with key programming, keyless entry and other electrical services your car or truck may require.
- Automotive Electrical Repair
- Starting, Charging and Battery Service
- Battery and Alternator Service
- Battery Replacement
- Electrical/Wiring Repair
- Key Programming and Keyless Entry
- Car Battery Starting & Charging Services
Brakes
When it comes to your brakes, you want the best products, service and maintenance available. Our shop network offers top of the line brake products from today's leading manufacturers. Bring your vehicle to one of our auto shops near you to let our auto care specialists make sure your car or truck can stop on a dime—without bringing your busy schedule to a halt.
Inspections & Diagnostics
Our GreatWater Inspection Services conducted by our professional mechanics ensure that your vehicle is in shipshape from bumper to bumper and compliant with your area’s emissions and safety requirements.
Oil Changes
Our professional mechanics will help you stay on top of your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for oil changes, routine auto care and maintenance to keep your car or truck running like a dream.
- Factory-Recommended Maintenance
- Oil Change
- New Oil Filter Included
Hear from some of our customers
Douglas Auto has been serving Crystal Lake for over 25 years, living by the motto “Service with Integrity”. Our daily focus is to do right by our customers, ensuring their vehicle needs are handled with expert care while providing values-driven customer service.
Full-Service Auto Shop Serving Crystal Lake, IL
When we say we're a "full-service auto shop," we truly mean it. We'll handle any type of repair, no matter how big or how small it is. From routine oil changes to engine or transmission rebuilds, our technicians have the know-how to solve even the most complex automotive challenges. It's a big part of what separates us from others serving the Crystal Lake, Illinois, area and an even bigger reason why our neighbors have made us their go-to auto service and maintenance center since the late 90’s.
Our Comprehensive Auto Services
Big or small, we'll handle it all - and that's why Crystal Lake has come to know and trust us for auto repair and auto maintenance services. Some of the most common services we're sought for include:
- Inspection and diagnostics: Check engine light on your dashboard? It's important to get to the bottom of any issues so your vehicle performs efficiently and effectively. In addition to running engine diagnostics, we specialize in bumper-to-bumper inspections, using our digital vehicle inspection that allows us to share images with our customers so they have specific visuals of what’s happening under the hood or under their vehicle that matches our recommended services. It’s all about making our loyal customers part of their repair process.
- Exhaust: Weird smells or colors coming from the exhaust of your vehicle? Bring it to Douglas Auto for service right away. We'll carefully assess your vehicle to identify the problem and implement a fix. From catalytic converters to muffler service, we'll handle all exhaust issues.
- Tires and wheels: Whether you need alignment or suspension repairs, a routine tire rotation, or new tires all together, we'll make sure you're taken care of. We carry the top tire brands and our tire experts can provide recommendations that match your driving habits and performance expectations. Common tire and wheel services we perform include tire replacement, steering and suspension service, tire repair, and alignment.
From the engine and transmission to the brakes and tires, our full-service auto repair and maintenance center can handle any issues with your vehicle. Contact us today to schedule your next service appointment.
Why Choose Douglas Auto?
Douglas Auto has been among the leading Crystal Lake, Illinois, automotive maintenance and repair centers for years thanks to its values-driven service standards and commitment to the customer experience. And through our partnership with GreatWater 360 Auto Care, we are equipped to serve our customers even better. While we remain the same Douglas Auto team you’ve trusted over the years, we are now backed with the resources, training and technology you’d likely only find at a national chain or dealership. Not to mention our industry-leading 3 year/36,000 mile nationwide warranty on our work.
At Douglas Auto, we treat our customers like neighbors, because that’s exactly what you are. To experience the Douglas Auto difference for yourself, reach out to the shop today to discuss your needs or schedule an appointment.
Domestic. Foreign. Gas. Hybrid. Electric. You name it, we service it.
We provide full-service auto repair and maintenance to a broad range of makes and models, including, but not limited to, those listed here:
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Zero Contribution Health Plan Option
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Whether it’s about a current car-related need, or anything else we can help you with, we’re always available to talk. Call us any time.
