North Fifth Auto Repair
(630) 463-1147St. Charles, IL
★★★★★ 4.8 on Google · 74 reviews

Honest auto repair, no runaround.

We work on every make and model in St. Charles, from diesel trucks to work fleets. Tell us what's wrong and we'll get you back on the road.

Common repairs

Common repairs we handle in St. Charles & Geneva

Car won't start?We test the battery, starter, and charging system. Most batteries go in the same day.
Brakes squealing or grinding?Pads, rotors, and fluid. You see the quote before we start work.
A/C blowing warm?We repair A/C, heat, defrosters, and cooling systems.
Hit a pothole?Alignments, struts, shocks, and steering repairs.
Check engine light on?We scan it, explain the fault, and tell you if it can wait.
Truck or fleet van down?Diesel and fleet work goes to the front of the line.

What customers say

Reviews from your St. Charles neighbors

They bring us diesel trucks, work fleets, and weekend projects, then leave a review on Google. Read them yourself.

★ 4.8 · Read our Google reviews
North Fifth Auto Repair Google reviews: 4.8 stars, 74 reviews

Stop in or call ahead

Hours
Monday – Friday · 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday · Closed
By appointment. Call anytime.

We serve St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Campton Hills, and South Elgin from 310 N 5th St, off Route 64 in downtown St. Charles.

Questions we hear every week

My car won't start. Can you get me in today?

Most days, yes. Every Illinois winter brings a wave of dead batteries, so we keep room in the schedule for no-starts. Call (630) 463-1147 at 9am or book a drop-off online, and we'll test the battery and charging system the same day.

How much will my brake job cost?

Price depends on the vehicle. We quote pads, rotors, and labor before we start, and you approve the number before anyone picks up a wrench.

Do you work on diesel trucks and commercial fleets?

Yes. Diesel trucks and work fleets are a specialty here. A parked truck costs you money, so fleet vehicles go to the front of the line.

Can I book without calling?

Yes. Hit Book Now and the assistant walks you through it: pick a day and a window, tell us what's wrong, leave your contact info. The whole thing takes about a minute.

Do you do winter and pre-trip inspections?

Yes. We check the battery, tires, brakes, coolant, and wipers before winter or a long drive. Twenty minutes in the bay can save you a tow on I-88.