Family owned and operated for 42 years on Southwest Highway. Foreign and domestic. No upselling. No surprise charges. Just the work your car actually needs — explained in plain English by people who'll still be here next year.
Standard and synthetic oil changes, transmission, coolant, brake fluid services.
Pads, rotors, calipers, lines, master cylinders. Quoted before we touch it.
Diagnostics, timing belts, head gaskets, full rebuilds when it makes sense.
Service, diagnostics, fluid exchange, repair on most foreign and domestic models.
Mounting, balancing, rotation, four-wheel alignment, hitch installation.
Struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, tie rods, sway bars.
Check-engine codes pulled and explained. We tell you what it is before we fix it.
Pre-purchase, second-opinion, and emissions readiness inspections.
Dan Nagel opened the doors on Southwest Highway in 1984 with a simple promise: tell people what's actually wrong with their car, and only fix what needs fixing. Four decades and three generations of Orland Park families later, that's still the policy.
You won't find pressure to replace something that has life left in it. You won't get a different answer depending on who you talk to. You'll get the work explained, the price quoted up front, and your car back when it's right — not before.
"Excellent service at reasonable cost. Been a customer for 40 years and never had an issue." — Jim K., Orland Park
For years, Nagel Auto Repair has been my go-to for all my car needs, and they've never let me down. What keeps me coming back is their unwavering commitment to honest and fair pricing. You know you're not getting ripped off, and that's a rare and valuable thing in auto repair.
I can't say enough good things about Nagels auto service. From the moment I walked in, I felt taken care of and respected. Dan is honest, trustworthy, and truly cares about his customers — not like the dealerships that try to overcharge for everything.
Accepted me as a walk-in emergency with no appointment as I wasn't from the area and needed something quick. Quick, efficient, and affordable. Fixed the problem AND gave me a full rundown to see if I wanted other things fixed up too.
Really great small business. They fixed my hitch for me right away while I was on a time crunch. Very friendly and affordable. Thank you again sir!
13827 Southwest Highway
Orland Park, IL 60462
| Monday | 7:30 AM — 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM — 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM — 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM — 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM — 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |