Universal Auto Care Inc.

Auto Repair Shops in Waukegan, Illinois

4.8 (181)

Category	Auto Repair Shops · Brake shop, Car repair and maintenance service, Diagnostic center, Electrical repair shop
Address	716 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Street	South Genesee Street
Area	Waukegan, Illinois
Phone	(847) 672-7857
Google rating	4.8 (181)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 16, 2026

Hours

Monday	8 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday	8 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday	8 am–5:30 pm
Thursday	8 am–5:30 pm
Friday	8 am–5:30 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

About Universal Auto Care Inc.

Welcome to Universal Auto Care – Your Trusted Auto Repair Experts in Waukegan Since 2016 At Universal Auto Care, we’ve proudly served the Waukegan, Illinois community since 2016 with honest, reliable, and expert automotive services. Whether it’s routine maintenance or complex repairs, our experienced technicians are equipped to handle it all. We specialize in import, domestic, and European vehicles, offering a full range of services including: • General auto repairs • Scheduled maintenance • Oil changes • Tire sales & services • Wheel alignments • Emission & smog repair • Advanced diagnostics (mechanical & electrical) …and much more.

Universal Auto Care Inc. is an auto repair shop in Waukegan, Illinois. It is listed at 716 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, which places it among the local businesses of Waukegan that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under brake shop, car repair and maintenance service, diagnostic center, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. On most of those days it is open 8 am–5:30 pm. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Universal Auto Care Inc. at (847) 672-7857; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is universalautocare.co, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 181 reviews.

How Universal Auto Care Inc. compares with other auto repair shops in Waukegan

Among the 25 auto repair shops in Waukegan with at least 20 reviews, only 2 are rated higher than its 4.8.
It usually closes at 5:30 PM, earlier than 17 of the 26 auto repair shops in Waukegan that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
Nearest other auto repair shops: Pepe's Mufflers (0.3 mi), Pole Position Auto Repair (0.6 mi), Don's Automotive (0.8 mi)

Before you go

Check your vehicle for open safety recalls on NHTSA.gov; recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Ask for a written estimate before work starts and to approve any extra repairs first.
Ask whether technicians are ASE-certified and what warranty covers parts and labor.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

J Jervis 4 months ago

Universal Auto care always goes above and beyond when they survive my car! They give a very thorough/detailed description of the issues and get to the bottom of your cars issues. I appreciate break down everything and explain how they plan to repair your car. I also like that they use the best car parts when they fix my car and they do it is a reasonable time. Worth every penny 💯

Glorisell Pomales 5 months ago

Universal Auto Care is the best! Salvador and his staff are friendly, courteous and trustworthy and above all are fair Godly people. The work completed on my car is excellent, my car feels like new. If you're looking for a good mechanic shop, I recommend Universal Auto Care, they're the best!

Mike Cude 6 months ago

We came for my son’s NAVY boot camp graduation and had to bring an older vehicle from New Mexico. When we got here we needed an alignment done. What I was charged was much less than what I expected to pay after shopping around. While I wasn’t looking to pay less I did. When I went to pay I wanted to leave a tip to make up the difference and I was told no tip. I believe this is an honest shop that provides honest, excellent service that has their rates stuck in the past. I say this out of sincere respect. Thank God that I was able to find an honest mechanic I could trust. Also, he fixed my alignment and it made all the difference! Thank you and God Bless!!!

Courtney 6 months ago

I had an excellent experience with Universal Auto Care! The staff is incredibly friendly, courteous, respectful, and -most importantly-honest, which is hard to find these days. Salvador took the time to explain everything clearly without any pressure, and the pricing was very reasonable. I felt confident and comfortable throughout the entire process. I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable automotive service. They will be handling all of my car maintenance and repairs from now on!

The DONS [R&B Group from Chi-Town] 8 months ago

Awesome experience with universal auto I been dealing with them for a couple of years now the staff is wonderful and the work is amazing. I don’t think you can find more knowledgeable mechanic Salvador he is very talented when it comes to solving vehicle problems and issues. So if you want to make sure your car is safe and working contact universal auto foreign and domestic you will be glad you did

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Universal Auto Care Inc. located?

Universal Auto Care Inc. is at 716 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, in Waukegan, Illinois. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Universal Auto Care Inc.?

Universal Auto Care Inc. is listed as an auto repair shop and is also tagged on Google as brake shop, car repair and maintenance service, diagnostic center.

What are the hours of Universal Auto Care Inc.?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–5:30 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–5:30 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–5:30 pm; Thursday: 8 am–5:30 pm; Friday: 8 am–5:30 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Universal Auto Care Inc. open on Sunday?

No, Universal Auto Care Inc. is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Universal Auto Care Inc.?

You can call Universal Auto Care Inc. at (847) 672-7857.

How is Universal Auto Care Inc. rated on Google?

Universal Auto Care Inc. has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 181 reviews.

Does Universal Auto Care Inc. have a website?

Yes, the website of Universal Auto Care Inc. is universalautocare.co (linked on this page).