59 Auto Repair

What 59 Auto Repair does

59 Auto Repair is a family-owned independent auto repair shop founded in 1999 in Plainfield, Illinois, serving individual vehicle owners and small commercial fleet customers across Will and DuPage Counties (Joliet, Naperville, Plainfield, Romeoville, Shorewood). The shop offers a full suite of automotive services spanning oil changes, brake repair, transmission service, engine diagnostics, electrical systems, A/C service, suspension and steering, tire services, preventive maintenance, and increasingly hybrid and electric vehicle repair, covering domestic, Asian, and European makes.

The shop's core differentiator is its digital workflow layer, built on the SmartFlow paperless inspection platform (powered by AutoVitals), which uses photo and video documentation to deliver bumper-to-bumper digital inspections directly to customers via text or email. Technicians supplement this with industry-standard repair information systems (Alldata, Mitchell, Identifix). The team is anchored by co-owner Rich Brauer, an ASE World Class Technician, and the facility holds ASE Blue Seal, Gold NAPA AutoCare Center, AAA-approved, and Green Link environmental certifications.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-based professional services model: each repair is quoted individually after digital inspection, with payment collected per job. The shop is differentiated by its 3-year/36,000-mile NAPA nationwide warranty, family-owned continuity since its 1999 founding (currently under the Brauer family, acquired 2006), and ongoing succession planning. The company employs 11-50 people at a single physical location and has no external investors or parent company.

Name

59 Auto Repair

Legal name

59 Auto Repair

Website

https://59autorepair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

59 Auto Repair is a family-owned independent auto repair shop in Plainfield, Illinois, founded in 1999, serving individual vehicle owners and small fleets across Will County with full-service mechanical repairs, hybrid/EV service, and SmartFlow digital inspections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111), Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance (81111), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engine & Powertrain Repair (Transmission/Drivetrain) (TLAKAAAE), Electrical, Diagnostics & ADAS Calibration (TLAKAAAF), Preventive Maintenance & Inspections (Oil, Fluids, Tune-Ups) (TLAKAAAB), Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI)

Keywords

• Auto repair services
• Transmission repair
• Brake service
• Vehicle maintenance
• Digital inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Auto Repair Services: Transaction-based professional services for vehicle repair and maintenance. Services include oil changes, brake repair, transmission service, engine repair, A/C service, tire services, electrical diagnostics, suspension repair, and scheduled factory maintenance. Revenue generated per service/job performed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

59 Auto Repair is a family-owned full-service auto repair shop providing comprehensive mechanical and electrical vehicle repair and maintenance services for domestic, Asian, European, hybrid, and electric vehicles. Core offerings include oil changes, brake repair, transmission service, engine diagnostics and repair, A/C service, tire services, suspension and steering repair, electrical diagnostics, emission repair, and factory-scheduled preventive maintenance, delivered alongside a SmartFlow digital inspection workflow that provides customers with photo and video documentation of vehicle condition.

Product overview

59 Auto Repair is a family-owned auto repair shop operating since 1999, offering a comprehensive suite of automotive services centered around their SmartFlow digital inspection platform. The core offering combines traditional mechanical repair services (brakes, transmission, engine, electrical, suspension) with modern digital inspection technology that provides customers with photo and video documentation of vehicle conditions. Services are delivered through their Digital Shop program, which features SmartFlow workflow management and paperless processes. The company operates as a NAPA AutoCare Gold Center, backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty. Vehicle coverage spans domestic, Asian, and European makes including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus, Toyota, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oil Change Service

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAPA AutoCare CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor59 Auto Repair operates as a NAPA AutoCare Center, providing customers with nationwide warranty coverage (3 year/36,000 miles). As a Gold Certified member of the network, repairs are backed by over 17,000 NAPA shops across the country. Customers over 25 miles away can access any NAPA AutoCare Center for warranty-covered repairs.
• Green LinkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner59 Auto Repair was the first automotive repair shop to be certified green by Green Link, demonstrating environmental commitment through waste oil furnace heating, oil filter recycling, tire recycling, and spill prevention practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care: Transmission-focused franchise chain that has expanded into full mechanical and electrical service. Directly comparable to 59 Auto Repair's transmission repair core offering, with similar emphasis on warranty-backed service.
• Virginia Tire & Auto: Multi-location independent auto service company in the Mid-Atlantic offering the same full-service mechanical, electrical, and tire/alignment work as 59 Auto Repair, with similar emphasis on digital inspections and customer transparency.
• Christian Brothers Automotive: Franchise of independent auto repair shops operating on a similar full-service model (brakes, engine, transmission, electrical) with strong customer-service orientation and faith-based values. Comparable in targeting the same trust-seeking consumer segment with alternatives to dealership service.
• Meineke Car Care Centers: Franchise model offering full-service auto repair (brakes, exhaust, oil, tires) with a similar full-service menu to 59 Auto Repair. Direct overlap in services and target customer (value-conscious vehicle owners avoiding dealerships).
• Sun Auto Tire & Service: Multi-location independent auto service chain offering tires, alignments, brakes, and general repair with comparable service menu and customer base. Similar mid-sized independent positioning to 59 Auto Repair.

Broad incumbents

• Monro Muffler Brake & Service: Multi-brand auto service operator (Monro, Mr. Tire, Tire Choice) with a large national footprint. Overlaps with 59 Auto Repair on tires, brakes, and general repair, but at materially greater scale and with corporate ownership.
• Pep Boys: National full-service auto care chain offering tires, maintenance, and repair across a much larger footprint. Overlaps with 59 Auto Repair's service menu but serves a much broader and more transactional customer base.
• Jiffy Lube: National quick-service chain focused on oil changes and preventive maintenance. Overlaps with 59 Auto Repair's maintenance services but operates a higher-volume, lower-complexity model.
• Midas: National franchise chain historically focused on exhaust, brakes, and tires, now offering broader mechanical services. Comparable in menu and franchise economics, but significantly larger scale.

Others

• AutoVitals: Digital shop management platform that powers 59 Auto Repair's SmartFlow technology. Included as an ecosystem/enabling peer rather than a competitor; reflects the technology stack that underpins the shop's digital differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/59AutoRepair
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/59-auto-repair-inc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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