Remke's Garage/Midwest Driveshaft in
Marengo (IL)

Best shop I’ve ever used for my sprinter van. I was towed in after failed repair attempts elsewhere by well meaning techs. The sprinter is a complex, unique sort of vehicle in the automotive/truck area, too big for automotive shops, too small for diesel truck repair establishments that exist for semi’s. The vehicle requires special skills, software, and equipment . I live over a couple of hundred miles from them, and plan to return for all my maintenance and repairs. The techs here have more Sprinter experience and knowledge than anywhere I’ve been in the 9 years I’ve owned my campervan. Highly Recommended

I had Remke’s make me a driveshaft for my 1973 camaro this week. They are amazing! Cole, the gentleman that helped me went above and beyond. They made the driveshaft in one day and everything fit perfectly. I highly recommend them!!!

I needed a driveshaft shortened for a trans swap on my drift car. I installed the new slip yolk myself, took my measurement, and dropped it off. It took a few days, but being that they're an actual shop and not just a place that does driveshafts, it's totally understandable. I drove the car to the track the next day, and the car felt amazing. No weird vibrations, and it took the abuse of about 100 clutch kicks.

We had an issue with our car while traveling I-90 on our way to Wisconsin. I searched the closest auto garage and happened upon Remke’s. I’d give them 10 stars if I could! We walked in without an appointment on a Friday afternoon. They fit us in, fixed our car and had us back on the road safely. It’s a family run business and owners couldn’t have been nicer!

We have used Remke’s repair shop before and we were very happy. This time is no exception. Excellent work and Cole was providing updates daily. The price was very reasonable for the work done to my 2010 Mercedes ML350. Highly recommended!!

After years of disappointments and lack of trust in other repair shops, we now take all our vehicles to Remke's Garage. I have never found a more knowledgeable and fairly priced shop! We rely on our Isuzu and Chevy trucks for our service business, and I wouldn't think of taking them anywhere else for repair or preventative maintenance. For several years now, I am regularly reminded how lucky we are to have such a reliable repair shop!

Was out of town when my Mercedes sprinter 2013 blew an engine. I had the vehicle towed to Remke’s and they coordinated the tow as a reasonable price. Spoke with Joe for a plan and quote for a brand new crate engine and they got it installed in under 2 weeks including time to get the engine shipped. The service was spectacular and working with Marco was professional. Can’t say enough good things about these guys getting me back on the road in my self converted home!

Took my 2006 topkick there for breaks , brake warning light in cab and cylinder repairs. Owner and staff were very knowledgeable and did an awesome job. Truck runs awesome very happy with repairs would definitely recommend and take my vehicles there

I took my Sprinter-based Class C mobile home to Remke's to repair a problem with fuel filling because my local Mercedes dealer couldn't promise they'd have it done in time for our planned departure on a long summer trip. Even though it was over an hour's drive from where we live, it was worth it. Marco kept us informed at every step. They diagnosed it right away, got the parts in the next day and got it finished in time for us to have the weekend to load up without stress before our departure. They even swapped us the fuel they'd siphoned out of the old tank for use in their own vehicles and refilled our new tank with fresh fuel to be sure it would fill properly. This was an expensive repair but I can't say enough about the great service from Remke's. I've been looking for a dependable, honest shop as alternative to the Mercedes dealer; looks like I've found it.

Great place. Brought in my 2005 Ford 6.0. Great shop who knows how to work on Ford diesels. They are fast and trustworthy. Marco was great help over the phone and in person. And if Marco wasn’t available to answer the phone cole was there and he was also great. Just got truck back and I have no complaints and will be bringing it back to get work done on it in the future.

Called Remke's after getting my truck back and told them love the truck and tell the mechanic thx. My parents bought this truck brand new in 03 and always had transmission and brake issues. They spent thousands of dollars and nobody could fix it. They gave it to me I spent good money on just the brake issue with no results. I heard Remkes commercial on the radio and so glad I did. I thought it might take 3 weeks but it took 5 weeks but it was well worth the wait

I went to Remke’s about 2 months ago and they were amazing! Marco’s took care of everything, he was very professional and very helpful. He kept me updated the entire time and their pricing was very reasonable. Since then I haven’t had any problems with my truck, I highly recommend going to Remke’s.

Showed up with a failing turbo resonator on my 2004 Sprinter. With help from Marco and Joe we had an Eliminator installed and some highly recommended front brakes. We went with the brakes as we had more than a thousand miles to go. Had a great conversation with Tony about Sprinter conversions. I wish I lived closer.

We're so glad to have found this shop! We've had so many other truck shops turn us away with our diesel Isuzu. Remke has the tools and know how to properly repair and maintain our truck, which is a vital part of our business. Marco was extremely accommodating, and maintained great communication with us. I also received calls from Joe Remke who took a lot of time with me discussing important maintenance procedures specific to our truck that we were not aware of. The care and time Remke's Garage took with us reassured us they are the shop for us. We are extremely pleased with their work and look forward to being able to rely on them in the future.

Excellent service and very honest. The fixed an exhaust and fuel injection issue on a 2016 Isuzu NPR truck for me at a fraction of the price that one of the other big truck repair places quoted me. It is definitely worth the drive.

As a Sprinter owner, there are few places to get an oil change. Most of the quick change oil shops want to put in the wrong oil. Not here! They know Sprinters! They pointed out that my 2019 did not have a dip stick from the factory and they had them in stock. This shows not only that they know the vans better than me, but they care about doing the right thing. I wish that I could give more than 5 stars. They also have some of the best customer service that I have ever experienced at a shop. This is my new place to go for non-warranty services.

Came here because I heard they are Dodge / Mercedes Sprinter experts. Marco, Michael, and Joe treated us and our Sprinter RV with such professionalism and care. They were so helpful with little and big things, and many questions. Top notch!

We drove over something that damaged a tire while driving through Marengo. It was nearly flat as we drove into the Remke’s Garage parking lot. They addressed our problem immediately and professionally. Within 3 hours we had two new tires (they didn’t have in stock and had to order them) and were able to continue on our way! Wonderful experience… Will definitely return and highly recommend Remke’s to friends.

Stranded a thousand miles from home is never good... unless of course you are a sprinter owner and you broke down 5 miles from Remke’s. Marco was super helpful and the team did a stand up job on short notice. Cheaper than the dealer with more attention to detail. Even gave me a loaner for the weekend while we waited on tires. The only problem is how can I plan my next service need so I can be here in Illinois? Thanks for getting me back on the road guys.

These guys are best! I'm involved with Starfish Animal Rescue. We have two Sprinters that we take to Remke's for service and repair. We recently had some work done that didn't turn out as good as it usually does. They stood behind their work 100%. Not only did they correct the situation that required additional parts and labor, but they also replaced burned out light bulbs, a tire pressure sensor, and a fender panel, all at no cost. The director of our organization kept telling me "Those guys are honest." She's absolutely right. I echo the other reviews that say it's great to find an honest mechanic. Thank you!

Remke's Garage is a great shop to take your truck to. They are perhaps the most honest shop you will find anywhere. Marco the service writer is always on top of things and is very helpful. Chris is a great mechanic that really knows his stuff especially with older Ford trucks as he was able to diagnose an intermittent no start with my 1992 F-150 with no codes. The owner Joe Remke truly cares about his customers.

Was faced with a very expensive repair that didn't make sense, so I reached out to Remke's Garage for a second opinion. Was able to get a great solution at a great price for a brand new engine versus fixing up an old one and hoping for the best. Joe and his staff took a ton of time explaining everything as well as giving me a tour of their shop. Class act! Highly recommend this shop.

First time using Remke's for hydraulic cylinder repair. They did a great Job on rebuilding the my Case 480C dipper cylinder rod. The price was great! If I would have had to buy a new rod it would have been double the price. Great job Remke's! I will recommend you to my friends and use you again!

As always, Remke's Garage did an outstanding job for me. I replaced all four tires on my Volvo XC90 with the brand and style recommended by Joe and had a full five-wheel alignment. As I drove away, I clearly noticed the greatly reduced road noise. And I'm thrilled to have a 75,000 mile rating instead of 30,000 from the original OEM tires. They were on time and friendly. In the past, I've had transmission, brakes, and struts done at Remke's Garage. Recommended without any concerns.

This shop is nothing short of amazing! Marco and his team worked very hard solving a problem with one of our work trucks. They were 100% honest, fair in pricing, and very easy to work with. We appreciate EVERYTHING they have done to help us and our company and will ALWAYS take our vehicles here! If you want professional, honest, and reliable service look no further then here!

Our family has been using Remke's (Joe's) garage for over 20 years. He has always done a perfect job on any and all repairs done to my wife and I's vehicles as well as our children's vehicles as they began to drive their own cars. The thing I appreciate most about Remke's Garage is their full assessment of your vehicle, letting you know what repairs are most likely in your future. Thanks Joe for all the years of great service you have provided our family. I credit you with the fact our 2005 ford 500 with almost 300k in miles is still chugging down the road THANKS !

Remke's has been our go-to for vehicle maintenance from oil changes and new tires to tune ups. They are always friendly and go above & beyond in helpfulness. As a mom of small kids, I cannot go a day without my van, so they help me out by providing a loaner. They have even done me the huge favor of picking my vehicle up from my house so I don't have to come over with the kids! I trust their assessment of our vehicles and their pricing is competitive & fair. They have an email reminders so that I can stay on top of my appointments and vehicle maintenance as well! Definitely a place that can earn your trust!