Any shops close to Barrington,IL for a PPI?

Closest one is Ed's in Palatine, 847-934-6111 then next closest is Euroquipe in St. Charles

The two factory authorized dealers aren't terribly far either, Continental and LFSC.

 

I wouldn't mess around with the independents up there ---- you never know exactly what you are going to get....

Have the owner bring the car into Lake Forest Sports Cars (LFSC) for you ---- I would trust them the most in the area for a thorough PPI, and their prices are quite reasonable for what you get.

http://www.lfsc.com/

 

This shop is well regarded among the locals. They also service regular cars, hence the name.
Would "Ed's expensive auto repair" make you more comfortable?

 

All of them listed have a positive reputation in the area. Certainly can't go wrong with LFSC.

 

Ed's doesn't need a web site. They don't advertise and most of their business comes from referrals and repeat customers. They've been in business for about 25 years and have never needed to advertise...word of mouth is their best advertisement and it costs nothing.

I can vouch for their knowledge in all autos including domestic, foreign(Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Lotus, Rolls Royce, Bentley, American Classics and Muscle cars).

Many of us use Ed's and are happy with his service; and he charges a lot less than dealers!

You will not find a more honest shop that knows what they're doing at a reasonable price. I've been using Ed's for over 20 years to service my DD's and Ferraris, RR, Mercedes etc.

Any questions, feel free to PM me.

I know of a few outfits that have fancy websites and are total ripoffs!!! If a name and website makes you feel more comfortable, then by all means use them. If it's media hype and high price that defines quality in knowledge, expertise and honesty, then by all means don't use Ed's

Sparky

 

Continental AutoSports, Hinsdale, IL. Authorized Maserati and Ferrari for over 30 yearss.

 

Euroquipe in St. Charles.

 

My post wasn't meant as a slam but was just an observation. Many of the car dealers in the area use Ed's to do PPIs and repairs on their domestic, foreign and exotics. Just give them a call and you'll probably talk to Patty...the office manager, and voice your questions.

Tele is 847-934-6111. All it will cost you is the price of a phone call.

 

Question: what is a PPI?

 

Pre Purchase Inspection, where if you are far away and can't look at a car first hand, you get someone else to do it, to make sure the car looks okay, the paint, the seats, the wheels, chips, wear and tear, etc.

 

Thanks.

 

Not just when you are away; it's wise to do it every time. Mechanicals are checked as well

 

You're welcome!

True. I don't think it's ever good to buy a car sight unseen, unless it's very desired and/or cheap.

 

I meant even if you do see the car yourself it's always good to have a second pair of eyes especially one that is a mechanic

 

Yeah, haha.