Winthrop Harbor's full-service auto repair shop
Pfeiffer Auto Clinic is Winthrop Harbor's own shop. Founded in 1959, it is at 100 Sheridan Rd, at the north end of Sheridan Road a short distance from the Wisconsin state line.
Getting here from Winthrop Harbor
From anywhere in the village, head to Sheridan Road and go north. The shop is on Sheridan Road near the Russell Road state line, so most of Winthrop Harbor is only a few minutes away.
Turn by turn: Take Sheridan Road (IL 137) for about a mile.
Estimated with OpenStreetMap routing.
About driving in Winthrop Harbor
Winthrop Harbor is a lakefront village. North Point Marina and the northern end of Illinois Beach State Park bring boat trailers, campers, and summer traffic onto Sheridan Road. Lake Michigan wind, lake-effect snow, and road salt are part of every winter here.
What that means for your vehicle
For local drivers that means two things. Trucks and SUVs that pull boats to the marina work their cooling systems, brakes, and wheel bearings hard, and launching at the ramp puts water where bearings do not want it. And salt eats brake lines, exhaust systems, and suspension parts, so a spring and fall look underneath is worth it.
Vehicles registered in Lake County go through the Illinois emissions test, and an illuminated check engine light can mean a failed test. See emissions repair.
A quick trip from Winthrop Harbor
Winthrop Harbor is close enough that a morning drop-off at 8:00 AM fits most work days. Brake jobs, batteries, bulbs, alignments, and oil changes are the kind of quick repairs that fit around a work day. Call ahead and we will tell you what to expect for your vehicle.
Services for Winthrop Harbor drivers
Most useful for Winthrop Harbor drivers: brake repair, exhaust repair, ball joints, and wheel alignment. Also: water pump replacement, cooling system & radiator repair, wheel bearing replacement, transfer case service & repair, emissions repair, and every other service.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Pfeiffer in Winthrop Harbor?
At 100 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, at the north end of Sheridan Road near the Wisconsin state line.
Can I walk home after dropping off my car?
Much of the village is within walking distance of the shop on Sheridan Road.