5 Best Auto Parts Stores in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

A dead battery on the Kennedy at rush hour does not care how far you are from the dealership. Chicago's auto parts stores in this lineup have logged 2,704 Google reviews between the five of them, and the ratings run from a 4 up to 4.8, so the gap between the big chains and the neighborhood counters is bigger than you would guess. Some of these are national names with a location on nearly every arterial street; others are single-shop operations that have outlasted several owners of the buildings around them.

Short answer: The top-rated auto parts store on this Chicago list is Julio's Auto Parts (4.8 stars, 237 reviews), a family-run counter in Logan Square, closely followed by AutoZone Auto Parts on North Avenue, the most-reviewed name here at 4.5 stars across 1,394 reviews. For a specialist warehouse stocking vintage and hard-to-find parts, ASM Auto Supply rates 4.4 across 204 reviews. Expect basic parts like filters, wipers and batteries to run $15 to $150 depending on the vehicle.

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1. AutoZone Auto Parts
2. Julio's Auto Parts
3. Pep Boys Auto Service…
4. ASM Auto Supply
5. O'Reilly Auto Parts
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Chicago's Auto Parts Stores, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	AutoZone Auto Parts	4.5 ★	1,394	Chain reliability / long hours	View ›
2	Julio's Auto Parts	4.8 ★	237	Independent counter / best prices	View ›
3	Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires	4.0 ★	606	Parts plus install	View ›
4	ASM Auto Supply	4.4 ★	204	Vintage and hard-to-find parts	View ›
5	O'Reilly Auto Parts	4.1 ★	263	Truck and trailer accessories	View ›

5 Best Auto Parts Stores in Chicago (2026)

The shortlist, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

AutoZone Auto Parts

4.51,394 Google reviews

AutoZone Auto Parts on West North Avenue is a branch of the national retail chain, stocking batteries, filters, wipers and the usual range of car accessories, plus in-store tool rental for jobs like brake work or alternator swaps. It is open early and late nearly every day of the week, including Sundays. The North Avenue location leans on knowledgeable floor staff who help customers track down the right part rather than just pointing at a shelf.

What people praise

Staff take time to identify the correct part, even unusual ones
Long daily hours, including a late Sunday close
Free in-store services like battery and check-engine testing
Consistent 5-star mentions of specific employees going out of their way

Worth knowing

As a chain store, selection leans toward common parts over rare ones

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume1,394 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown77% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It is the most-reviewed auto parts store in this Chicago lineup by a wide margin, and the reviews consistently single out staff who solve problems rather than just ring up a sale. A safe, convenient default for everyday parts.

Website +1773-342-6388 Directions

2449 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Julio's Auto Parts

4.8237 Google reviews

Julio's Auto Parts is a small, independently run store on West Diversey Avenue that has served the Logan Square area for decades. It sells auto parts both online and in person, with the owner, Julio, personally helping customers match the right part to their vehicle rather than leaving them to sort through a catalog alone. The shop covers daily drivers and work trucks alike.

What people praise

Owner known by name for hands-on, honest help
Prices reviewers describe as well below big-chain rates
Same-day delivery to a customer's mechanic reported in one review
Decades of local trust, per longtime customers

Worth knowing

Smaller storefront than the national chains, so stock depth can vary

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume237 · 77th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating in this Chicago group, and it comes from a genuinely small operation rather than a franchise. If you want a person who remembers your car, this is the pick.

Website +1773-292-1643 Directions

3000 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires

4.0606 Google reviews

Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires on West Grand Avenue combines a retail parts counter with a full mechanic shop, covering tires, brakes, batteries, oil changes and diagnostics under one roof. It is one of five Pep Boys locations in the city, and the River West store also runs seasonal tire and brake promotions. Customers can buy a part and have it installed the same visit.

What people praise

Tires, batteries and brake work all handled on-site
Reviewers repeatedly name individual techs for clear, no-pressure explanations
Online booking for service appointments
Seasonal coupons on tires and brake packages

Worth knowing

Lower average rating than the specialist counters on this list
Function is closer to a repair shop than a pure parts store

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4 / 5

Review volume606 · 90th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Best suited to someone who wants the part and the installation handled in one stop, rather than someone doing their own repair. Worth calling ahead if you specifically need parts over the counter.

Website Book now +1312-761-1239 Directions

1314 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

ASM Auto Supply

4.4204 Google reviews

ASM Auto Supply is a family-owned warehouse and storefront on West 63rd Street in the Clearing neighborhood, stocking both new car and truck parts and thousands of new-old-stock vintage parts sourced from dealerships. It also carries industrial hoses and belts. The store offers free local delivery and has operated in the neighborhood for years as a genuine alternative to the national chains.

What people praise

Deep stock of discontinued and vintage parts, verified new
Owner takes time to confirm the exact part needed before selling it
Free local delivery
Reviewers cite prices below AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts

Worth knowing

Closes at 6pm on weekdays and mid-afternoon Saturday
A couple of reviewers describe tense phone interactions

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume204 · 63th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The store to call when a chain has told you a part is discontinued. Its warehouse depth is the real differentiator on this list, even if the phone manner is not universally praised.

Website +1773-735-1140 Directions

5617 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

O'Reilly Auto Parts

4.1263 Google reviews

O'Reilly Auto Parts on West Roosevelt Road is a national chain location that, beyond standard car parts, also stocks motorcycle parts, trailer supplies and truck accessories, along with car battery testing and stereo installation items. It is open seven days a week with some of the longest hours on this list. Multiple reviewers describe getting fast, accurate help finding a part during a time crunch.

What people praise

Broad stock covering trailers, trucks and motorcycles, not just cars
Staff repeatedly praised by name for quick, accurate part matching
Open seven days with extended hours

Worth knowing

Lower average rating than the independents on this list
One reviewer describes a customer-service dispute that went unresolved

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume263 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown57% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid pick if you need something beyond a standard car part, like trailer or motorcycle supplies, on a schedule that works around a full-time job.

Website +1773-265-1960 Directions

3310 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624

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How we rank these

Every number on this page comes from public Google data pulled on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the store’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated it, measured against the other Chicago auto parts stores on this page. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a 4.8 built on hundreds of reviews counts for more than a 4.8 from a handful. Recency tracks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do auto parts cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing at Chicago auto parts stores depends heavily on the make, model and whether you choose OEM or aftermarket. Independent counters like Julio’s and ASM are consistently described by reviewers as undercutting the national chains on comparable parts, so it pays to call around before you buy.

Auto parts stores across Chicago

These stores sit across the city, from Logan Square and Clearing to River West and North Lawndale, so wherever you are in Chicago there is likely a counter within a short drive. Searching for an auto parts store near me? Each listing here shows a live phone number and directions so you can check stock before you go.

What to ask before you buy

Is this an OEM part or an aftermarket equivalent?
Do you have it in stock, or does it need to be ordered?
What is the return policy if the part does not fit?
Is there a warranty on the part or on the installation?
Can you confirm the part number against my VIN?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these auto parts stores?

We started from every auto parts store in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we rank these above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do any of these stores install the parts they sell?

Pep Boys combines a parts counter with a full repair shop, so it can install what it sells. The others here are primarily retail counters; ask when you call.

Which store is best for a hard-to-find or discontinued part?

ASM Auto Supply stocks thousands of new-old-stock vintage parts alongside current inventory and is the strongest option on this list for anything a chain has told you is discontinued.

The bottom line

AutoZone is the safe, convenient default with the deepest review base on this Chicago list, while Julio’s is the pick if you want a person who knows your car and prices to match. For anything obscure, call ASM before you assume it does not exist.

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