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Car-X Muffler & Brake Shop has 68 locations, listed below.

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    • Car-X, LLC

      1100 E Woodfield Rd Ste 105 Schaumburg, IL 60173-5121

    • Car X Tire & Auto

      2320 Sagamore Pkwy S Lafayette, IN 47905-5114

    • Car-X, LLC

      515 Lincoln Ave Charleston, IL 61920-3026

    • Car-X Tire & Auto Service Center

      2090 S Koeller St Oshkosh, WI 54902-9200

    • Car-X, LLC

      424 37th ST. FRONTAGE ROAD N.E. Rochester, MN 55906

    Business ProfileforCar-X Muffler & Brake Shop

    Auto Repairs
    Suspended BBB accredited business
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    The Complaints and Customer Reviews shown on this profile include all complaints and reviews submitted about either the business headquarters or any of its corporate-owned locations, including this one. Use the "Find Locations" link to see all corporate-owned locations.

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.56/5stars

    All customer reviews are handled by the BBB where the company is Headquartered or a central customer review processing location.

    Average of 27 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    101 complaints closed in last 3 years

    49 complaints closed in last 12 months

    All complaints are handled by the BBB where the company is Headquartered or a central customer complaint processing location.

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Years in Business: 53

    This rating reflects BBB's opinion about the entire organization's interactions with its customers, including interactions with local locations.

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    Overview

    Car-X provides repair and maintenance for vehicles, both foreign and domestic.  Services available from this company include oil change, engine and transmission services, tires and alignment services, battery sales and installation, muffler and exhaust services, and brake repair.

    Products & Services

    Auto Repair, ABS Repair, Alternators & Starters, Axle Repair, Brakes, Catalytic Converters, Cold Air Intakes, Custom Exhaust Systems, CV Shafts & Joints, Driveline Repair, Electrical Accessories, Electrical Systems, Emission Repair, Four-Wheel Drive Repair, Mufflers & Exhaust, Rack & Pinion Steering System, Radiator Repair & Service, Serpentine Belt, Shocks & Struts, Springs & Suspension, Fuel System Injector Cleaning, Fuel Pumps & Lines, Oil Change, Radiator & Cooling, Routine Vehicle Maintenance, Safety Inspection, Transmission, Tune-Ups, Lights & Wipers, Chrome Accessories, Off-Road Lift Kits, Performance Exhaust, Suspension Lowering, Trailer Hitches, New Tires, Seasonal Tires, Tire Rotation, Wheel Alignment & Balancing

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    2509 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614-2003
    Headquarters
    1100 E Woodfield Rd Ste 105, Schaumburg, IL 60173-5121
    BBB File Opened:
    7/24/1996
    Years in Business:
    53
    Business Started:
    8/1/1971
    Business Started Locally:
    1/1/1984
    Business Incorporated:
    6/22/2015
    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Alternate Business Name
    • Car-X Auto Service
    Business Management
    • Darren ?, Manager
    • Jerry Geraci, Manager of 8 Locations
    • Mr. Ron Thomas, Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Ron Thomas, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Ron Thomas, Owner

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Choosing a mechanic for auto repair and service

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    BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois

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