Engine and Exhaust System

• Engine Repair
  To keep your car running at its best, it is important to keep the engine in optimal condition. If you have any concerns, bring your vehicle to us!
• Oil Change
  Your tires should be rotated every other oil change or every 5,000 miles. Neglecting to rotate tires is a major cause of premature tire wear.
• Exhaust System Repair
  While your exhaust system helps reduce noise output from your vehicle, it also significantly reduces harmful emissions from being released into the air. When your muffler and exhaust system functions properly, it significantly reduces your vehicle’s harmful impact on the environment. It also significantly improves the functionality of your vehicle.
• Alternator Repair
• Engine Replacement
  Fulton-Desplaines Garage is your “one-stop shop” for all of your automotive needs. In addition to routine maintenance, we offer service in the following areas: -Oil Changes -Brakes -Steering and Suspension -Transmission and Engine repair and replacement -Heating and Air Conditioning repair -Electrical Systems -Complete Computerized Diagnostic services (check engine lights, ABS lights, etc) We are ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified. PLUS, we are a gas station open to the public. We offer 87 octane regular, 93 octane premium, and low sulfur Diesel.
• Engine Diagnostic
• Spark Plug Replacement
• Emissions Inspection
  If you live in a larger city, you may be subject to emissions testing. If you fail your emissions test, you may need to get your exhaust system repaired or replaced. The team at Fulton-Desplaines Garage can diagnose and repair your exhaust system and help you pass your emissions test.
• Timing Belt/Chain Replacement
  YES. The failure of a timing belt in many cars can result in major engine damage. The cost of repairing an engine with a broken timing belt is much greater than the cost of a timing belt replacement.
• Fuel Injection Service/Repair
• Muffler Repair and Replacement

Transmission and Drivetrain

• Transmission Service
• Clutch Service/Repair
• Differential Service/Repair
• Axle Repair

Steering and Suspension

• Suspension Service/Repair
  We are your “one-stop shop” for all of your auto repair needs. In addition to routine maintenance, we offer service in the following areas: -Oil Changes -Brakes -Steering and Suspension -Transmission and Engine repair and replacement -Heating and Air Conditioning Repair -Electrical Systems -Complete Computerized Diagnostic services (check engine lights, ABS lights, etc). We are ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified. Plus, we are a gas station open to the public. We offer 87 octane regular, 93 octane premium, and low sulfur Diesel.
• Steering Service/Repair
• Steering Fluid Service
  Our technicians use a powerful cleaner to dissolve gum and varnish in your car’s power steering unit. Next, we will flush old, worn-out contaminated fluid and install fresh new fluid fortified with a special antioxidant and anti-wear ingredients to prevent expensive mechanical failure.

Heating and Cooling

• Air Conditioning Service/Repair
  When you start your vehicle’s air conditioning system, the compressor works by putting the refrigerant under pressure, sending it to the condensing coils, which are generally in front of your vehicle’s radiator. The condenser expels hot air outside the car, cooling the air within the vehicle. When this happens, the refrigerant is cooled, and it changes from a gas to a liquid, which then passes through the expansion valve and to the evaporator.
• Radiator Service/Repair
• Air Filter Replacement

Tires

• Tire Rotation
  Tire rotation: This helps ensure even wear on your tires, which can help prevent blowouts and leaking. It also helps make your ride smoother.
• Tire Repair
• Wheel Alignment
  Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation noted in your owner’s manual. As a general rule, have your wheel alignment checked every 10,000 miles or at least once a year.
• Tire Service
• Tire Balancing
  Tire balancing: Balancing your tires prevents wear, which can significantly improve their life and save you money.

Brakes

• Brake Service
• Brake Repair
  Brakes are pretty much the most important safety device on your car. If you’ve ever partially lost your brakes in the past, you’ll agree that it’s not something you want to experience again. Inspecting your brakes twice a year for wear and damage can protect you and your passengers. Additionally, it will also help save you money by catching any damage before it becomes too costly.

Exterior/Interior

• Frame Repair
• Scratch Repair

Electrical and Electronic

• Lighting Services
  Matt has been on the team since 2006 and joined while still in school for Automotive Technology. In his tenure at Fulton-Desplaines, he has proven to be a top technician in the industry, and never ceases to amaze us with his automotive knowledge. Matt’s extreme attention to precision and detail has made him our go-to guy for all interior and electrical work, on top of all other systems of a vehicle. In addition, he is our top tech whenever a customer is requesting a modification to their vehicle (suspension lift, trailer package install, lighting system, etc). Matt is an ASE-certified technician and is constantly looking to expand on his knowledge base.
• Battery Service
• Electrical Service/Repair
  When your engine stops running and your cars stalls, this could indicate a problem with the electrical system in your car or the fuel system. The engine is unable to ignite the gas in the car’s cylinders and requires attention from a certified technician.

General

• General Repairs
  Fulton-Desplaines Garage offers fuel service in the Chicago, Illinois, area. If you need a quick fill-up, come by our service station. In addition to gas, we offer a full range of auto repair services. We look forward to serving you soon!
• Towing Service
• Auto Maintenance
  The best way to prevent long-term and costly problems with your vehicle is to keep up with its preventative maintenance schedule. One major key to successfully making sure you are doing all you need to do is to read your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Regardless of your vehicle’s make or model, its owner’s manual will contain a maintenance schedule. Every make and model is different, and standby beliefs such as “You have to change your oil every 3,000 miles,” may not apply to your car.
• Belts and Hoses Service