For the big jobs, take your vehicle to The MIKE Shop of your choice! Our expert services are ideal whether you have a late model import or newer domestic vehicle. And because we guarantee the work we perform, you can rest assured you are receiving the highest quality engine overhaul and replacement services.
Our heavy duty services include:
Cylinder Block
A cylinder block is the powerhouse for the motor vehicle. The solid cast car part houses the cylinders and their components (gaskets, valves, and seals) inside a lubricated and cooled crankcase. Since it is one of the most important parts of your car, the block is designed to be extremely strong and sturdy. Although strong and sturdy, the block is susceptible to failure resulting in a vehicle that won't start. Cracked blocks, porous blocks, core plug, or freeze plug failure are some of the problems facing cylinder blocks.
Cylinder Head
A cylinder head is the closed end of a cylinder (located in a car's engine block). It sits above the cylinder block, closing the top of the cylinder and forming the combustion chamber. The cylinder head coordinates airflow in and out of the engine. Since the cylinder head's chief function is to seal the cylinders properly, insufficient compression results in the car being difficult to drive. To have your cylinder head checked and repaired, talk to The MIKE Shop of your choice's cylinder head repair and reconditioning specialists today.
Engine Maintenance
Any car part manufacturer will tell you that preventive maintenance is critical to the part's lifespan. Like other auto parts, car engines aren't built to last forever. However, you can increase the engine's lifespan by performing regular preventive maintenance. The easiest way to maintain peak performance and fuel economy is to provide regular engine maintenance for your vehicle. To have your engine maintained by experts, visit The MIKE Shop of your choice.
Engine Repair
When your vehicle shows any sign of trouble, bring it to The MIKE Shop of your choice for full-service engine repair. From diagnostic check engine light repair to precision engine part repair, our expert auto mechanics are ready to help you.
Engine Replacement
The engine converts energy into useful mechanical motion. This amazing machine is what keeps your vehicle moving. Although generally reliable, a car engine is susceptible to damage and breakdown. When this happens, do not sit and stress over it. Take action. Take the vehicle to a mechanic for an engine replacement. Bring it to The MIKE Shop of your choice
Timing Belt
A timing belt is a part of your car's internal combustion engine. The belt synchronizes the camshaft and the crankshaft rotation so that the engine valves open and close at the correct timings. Also, the belt prevents the piston from striking the valves in an interference engine. A timing Belt is a rubber belt that usually features teeth on the inside surface, while a timing chain is a metal roller chain. Most cars we drive now have timing belts instead of timing chains and gears. Although different manufacturers have their recommended mileage, you need to have your car's timing belt checked regularly. To have it checked by experts, contact The MIKE Shop of your choice today.
Transmission Flush
Although most manufacturers recommend a transmission flush every 30,000 miles or every two years, some symptoms may indicate that you need a transmission flush sooner. Some of the symptoms that indicate that your car needs a transmission flush sooner are: transmission grinding or strange noises, problems shifting gears, slipping gears, surging of the car, and delay in vehicle movement. Flushing the used fluid from the transmission washes away tiny particles of dirt, clutch material, and metal shavings.
Transmission Maintenance
Any car part manufacturer will tell you that preventive maintenance is critical to the part's lifespan. Like other auto parts, car transmissions aren't built to last forever. However, you can increase the transmission's lifespan by performing regular preventive maintenance. The easiest way to maintain peak performance and fuel economy is to provide regular transmission maintenance for your vehicle. To have your transmission maintained by experts, visit The MIKE Shop of your choice.
Transmission Repair
Our services include transmission repair on both manual and automatic transmissions.
The first step in getting you back on the road is assessing your transmission to accurately determine the source of the problem. In some cases, we are able to repair your transmission simply with adjustments, replacing external seals, or replacing accessible parts.
Transmission Replacement
In motor vehicles, the transmission usually refers to the gear box, which uses gears and gear trains to transmit speed and torque from a rotating power source to another device. You can have your car's transmission replaced with a new, rebuilt, remanufactured, repaired or used transmission.
Another outstanding service by these wonderful people. From the people in the front to the mechanics in the back they are incredible I had no ride home today and I had to leave my car and they got me Home safely and managed to come pick me back up so I could get my car they are incredible and I will forever bring my car here to them
Lynse Cole
These guys have repeatedly fixed my 2000 4Runner without fail. Their quality, thorough, detail oriented, reliable, friendly and honest service gives me the confidence to drive my 4Runner without fearing it'll break down. THANK YOU GUYS!!! There's a TL;DR and a full review below :D TL;DR, they'll do their best AND THEN some to make sure you leave with your car instead of their complimentary ride home! They are very very friendly, reliable and are not out to make money off you. I say this as a 22 year old college student! Worth every single dollar! Now I love driving my 4Runner every chance I get! 1000/10 would recommend! Context -------------------- I bought a 2000 4Runner Limited off of Facebook (which probably wasn't the best idea). I ended up needing multiple repairs, which these guys always fixed whenever something came up. I needed a: *Replacement for a Dead Battery *Replacement Radiator *New Exhaust System *New Catalytic Converter *New Serpentine Belts *New Hoses *New Rear Axle and Wheel parts *New Valve Cover *Replacement Brake Line *New ABS and oxygen sensors *Replacement Fan Clutch Assembly *Various leakage fixes And much more, I've lost track of what I needed to fix, haha xD Mike More Miles (Waukegan) Service Experience -------------------- Overall, the service I experienced was very honest and upfront. There wasn't anything I was ever in the dark about and whenever I had questions, the friendly staff (Sam, Freddy and Adrian to name a few awesome people), always helped clear things up! I remember when they did an inspection and found a ton of issues, the mechanic Adrian(?) even put together a list of repairs that needed to be done first ! That helped me a ton! The mechanical work was awesome! Every time they worked on something, it came with a warranty for 24,000 miles too. Meaning that, if there was ever an issue with what they worked on, repair services were free. I was also given a free ride home whenever I dropped my 4runner off! 1st Visit -------------------- My 4Runner overheated and leaked fluid. It also smoked a ton, so I was scared it was a broken head gasket. Fast forward to me bringing my car over and here's how it went. I gave them the run down, they gave me a ride home and then inspected the car. They also ran a dye test 3 times to really make sure that my car didn't have a head gasket issue. I was impressed with how thorough their inspection was! Following Visits -------------------- The rest of my visits there were the same consistent experience. No hassle service, reasonable prices and knowing they got my back for any repairs gave me the confidence to trust them a ton! There was actually a phone call I received from one of their staff, stating the many problems were just because of the car's age. This is because I kept going back repeatedly whenever a new issue popped up. (But hey, that's what I get buying an old car off of Facebook!) The staff member that gave me the phone call assured me that they really were trying to fix the car and not intentionally leave things broken just so I could keep coming back. That really showed me these guys weren't out to bleed my wallet dry. Mike More Miles has my confidence and trust and I honestly don't know how else to praise these guys for all they did for me! Other stuff -------------------- My 4runner sounds great now! There's no more burning oil smell, no fumes in the cabin, it isn't slow as hell and I genuinely feel confident driving this 25 year old truck. I wanna take it on route 94, but I need an I-Pass first :(((((((((( I've probably missed a few other things that these guys did for me, but these guys are definitely my first choice when I need major work on my car done!
Jed Geslani
Currently working with them to find a new engine for my Impreza. Austin is very knowledgeable and takes the time to answer my questions, explain things thoroughly, and send me progress pictures. Also have gotten good service with Ladarious in the past.
Alex
