7800 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60652 Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Three decades on the same corner.

A family business built on quality workmanship, honest service, and the kind of trust you can only earn one repair at a time.

Pete's Auto Service shop in Chicago
1993Where the Torres family story began
Our Story

From two bays to a full-service institution

In 1993, Peter Torres' father opened a modest fuel service station with just two bays on South Kedzie Avenue. It was a simple promise: do good work, charge fairly, and treat people right.

That promise resonated. Peter grew up in that shop, sweeping floors as a boy, learning the trade hands-on, and eventually stepping into ownership with both deep technical skill and real business acumen. Today, Pete's Auto Service spans two buildings, nine lifts, and six service bays, caring for everything from vintage classics to modern hybrids.

Through every bit of that growth, the shop has stayed exactly what it started as: a family-owned, family-run business where your vehicle is treated as if it were our own.

What We Stand For

The values behind every repair

Honesty First

100% transparent service. We explain what your car needs, what it doesn't, and you approve every job before we begin.

Craftsmanship

Modern diagnostic equipment paired with time-tested repair techniques and ASE-certified expertise.

Family & Community

We're your neighbors. Generations of Chicago families trust us, and we don't take that lightly.

Engine repair work
Our Specialties

Where most shops send you away, we get to work

Two things set us apart on Chicago's South Side, and they're exactly the things that trip up other shops.

  • Emissions test repairs

    Failed your emissions test? We diagnose and repair the root cause and get you back on the road, legal.

  • Extended warranty administration

    We work directly with warranty providers, handling approvals and paperwork on your behalf.

  • Classics to hybrids

    Nine lifts and full diagnostic capabilities mean no vehicle is too old, too new, or too complex.

30+Years Serving Chicago
9Service Lifts
6Service Bays
2Shop Buildings
Come See For Yourself

Experience auto repair the way it should be

Honest answers, quality work, and a team that treats you like family.