Payless Mufflers & Brakes

Payless Mufflers & Brakes is a complete auto repair shop that is family-owned and has been operating for over 42 years in the Chicagoland area.

Here at Payless, we provide comprehensive auto repair for most domestic and import makes and models. Our expertise covers a wide range of services, from mufflers, exhaust systems, catalytic converters to brakes, tune-ups, A/C service, shocks, struts, springs, radiators, OBD diagnostics, and other planned maintenances.

Payless Mufflers & Brakes is one of the auto repair shops listed in Chicago, Illinois. The business is registered at 2219 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under brake shop, muffler shop, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. The most common schedule is 7 am–6 pm. Note that it does not open on Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (773) 869-9900. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is pmbauto.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 1,044 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded auto repair shops in Chicago.

Chicago is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Getting around Chicago is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Illinois's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

See the other auto repair shops in Chicago listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.