Waukegan #1
I must admit that my first experience with Sunset Auto occurred simply due to geography. This shop happened to be close to where I work. My "check engine" light came on and I went there just to see what the issue was and then my initial plan was to get it fixed somewhere else. And there it was - the worse news you can get as a car owner: the engine has to be completely replaced. Eventually, after 6 weeks of diligent research and speaking with multiple mechanics, garage owners, on-line experts and mechanics who are personal family friends, I decided that this company was going to be the one I trusted to do the new engine install. When I started doing my local research I found the name Sunset Auto kept appearing best not only in on-line reviews (check for yourself on Yelp and the other sites) but also by word of mouth - turns out several people I know and work with recommended this place. The name just kept popping up over and over as the best. Then I was surprised to learn it is owned and operated by a woman!!! I couldn't have been more thrilled as I am also a working professional in a male dominated industry and I love supporting women owned business. True to what every reviewer here has already said, I found Maricela to be patient, kind, extremely knowledgeable, honest and caring. I even took her expert advice about which engine to install after she presented her opinion but let me decide - I was going to go with another engine. Never knowing if I was going to go with her shop, she worked tirelessly finding out answers to all my questions and even did research herself - I know she must have spent at least 2-3 hours helping me come to my decision and never seemed irritated or bothered. She never pressured me, never talked down to me and always took every call herself. The guys at the shop are also kind, courteous and friendly. They are prompt with responding to questions, always welcoming, seemed to be there at all hours of day and night, and of course have done a absolutely wonderful job installing my new engine. I can't begin to tell you all how much I appreciated this business, the little touches of caring they exhibited throughout the whole process, and, of course, the excellent end result at the correct price. (I know because I really, really did my homework.) Trust me when I say you can't go wrong having your car under the care of Maricela and her team. I usually don't write reviews because I don't have time but this business is worth it. I've never seen a mechanic's shop like this one, never seen so many very quality people all under one business roof before - especially a garage shop. This is the shop if what you want is your car fixed the right way, direct talk, honest dealings, fair prices, and caring people. Seriously, what more could you want???? Stop reading, stop researching - you found it - you struck gold - this is the place - go with Sunset!!!!!!! You'll see what I mean within the 1st 5 minutes. Nancy
I must admit this made me tear up - sincerely touched me because from the beginning I have and will continue to plant this "genuine caring seed" that I have in my heart to the rest of my team. Thank you so much Nancy it means a ton to me that our mission is accomplished - creating an outstanding customer experience! We did our best to make this process the least painful for you. Not to mention, for the rest of my team to read your review and know that it means a great deal to every customer for us to be patient, to listen and to let the customer be in control of their own car. I am overwhelmed with gratitude - MANY, MANY THANKS and thank you for supporting small businesses! :) ~ Team Sunset Tire & Auto Repair #3 ( )
- Waukegan #1