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Routine Car Checkup Helped Create A to Z Auto Service: Business Spotlight

Business owners on the North Side tell Patch how their businesses came about and what makes them unique in town.

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Business: A to Z Auto Service, Inc., 4129 N. Western Ave. in North Center

Owners: Jayne Ciasto and Gil Valdez

Founded: June 2009

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How did the business come to be?

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I met Gil when he was the manager of an auto repair shop on Damen near Foster. I was a single mom with a minivan and a check engine light and was sure I would pay thousands to get my van fixed, whether needed or not. 

Well, Gil explained the problem and fixed the van for a small reasonable price. He also sent a mechanic to pick me up when my transmission went out a few months later. Great service and completely honest repairs. I convinced him to open his own shop and helped it come to fruition!

Why did you choose the area? 

We always loved Western Avenue locations and wanted to be in this space for years. We waited until it finally became available!

What does your business offer?

Complete foreign and domestic auto repair, emission diagnosis and repair and used car pre-purchase inspections.

What's your most popular product or service?

Oil changes, brakes and currently, air condition servicing.

What's something interesting about your business your customers might not know?

It is co-owned by a woman! Ladies, I got your backs! We also carry catalytic converter anti-theft devices.

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