Built Not Bought Auto Repair and Customs

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Built Not Bought Auto Repair and Customs At Built Not Bought Auto Repair & Customs, we take pride in providing top-quality automotive repair, maintenance, and custom modifications.

Whether you need routine service, or a full vehicle inspection, our expert team is here to get the job done right.

๐Ÿ IN THE SHOP: 2002 MAZDA MIATA MX-5! ๐Ÿ”งThis silver roadster is in for some routine maintenance and a little troubleshoot...
10/21/2026

๐Ÿ IN THE SHOP: 2002 MAZDA MIATA MX-5! ๐Ÿ”ง

This silver roadster is in for some routine maintenance and a little troubleshooting!

๐Ÿ” Weโ€™re diagnosing a recurring P0012 timing code, checking previous timing belt work, and tackling fluids, filters, spark plugs, and a brake inspection.

Our goal? Establish a solid maintenance baseline and keep this fun little roadster on the road! ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ“ Built Not Bought Auto Repair & Customs LLC โ€” Lacon, IL

๐Ÿฅถโ„๏ธ ITโ€™S COLD AF OUT THERE! IS YOUR RIDE READY?! โ„๏ธ๐ŸฅถIllinois winter doesnโ€™t play around! ๐Ÿฅถ Donโ€™t wait until youโ€™re stran...
10/17/2026

๐Ÿฅถโ„๏ธ ITโ€™S COLD AF OUT THERE! IS YOUR RIDE READY?! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿฅถ

Illinois winter doesnโ€™t play around! ๐Ÿฅถ Donโ€™t wait until youโ€™re stranded in a freezing parking lot with a dead battery, no heat, or frozen washer fluid. Let Built Not Bought Auto Repair & Customs help get your vehicle ready for whatever winter throws at us! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ง

๐Ÿ”ฅ WINTERIZATION PACKAGE โ€” ONLY $249.99! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

โœ… -35ยฐ Coolant Flush
โœ… Full Synthetic Oil Change (up to 5 quarts)
โœ… Tire Rotation
โœ… New Wiper Blades
โœ… -20ยฐ Washer Fluid (1 gallon FREE)
โœ… Battery Testing
โœ… Brake Check
โœ… Heater & Defroster Inspection

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Additional oil: $10 per quart.

๐Ÿ“ž CALL NOW: (309) 363-2362 to schedule your appointment!

โ„๏ธ Stay Safe. Stay Warm. Stay on the Road. โ„๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ Built Not Bought Auto Repair & Customs โ€” Built to keep you moving, even when Mother Nature has other plans! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ

โš ๏ธ Additional repairs may be recommended based on inspection findings. Package pricing applies to eligible vehicles; contact us for details.

๐Ÿ‘‡ SHARE THIS POST with someone who needs to get their vehicle winter-ready! Letโ€™s keep our community safe out there! ๐Ÿฅถ๐Ÿš˜

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ”ง YOUR VEHICLE DESERVES THE BEST! ๐Ÿ”ง๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ› ๏ธ BUILT NOT BOUGHT AUTO REPAIR & CUSTOMS ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ Lacon, ILLooking for a reliable shop ...
10/12/2026

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ”ง YOUR VEHICLE DESERVES THE BEST! ๐Ÿ”ง๐Ÿš—

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ BUILT NOT BOUGHT AUTO REPAIR & CUSTOMS ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ
๐Ÿ“ Lacon, IL

Looking for a reliable shop to take care of your vehicle? Weโ€™ve got you covered! From everyday maintenance to major repairs and custom upgrades, weโ€™re here to keep you on the road and help you get the most out of your ride!

๐Ÿ”ฉ OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

โœ… General Automotive Repair
โœ… Oil Changes & Routine Maintenance
โœ… Engine Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
โœ… Vehicle Inspections
โœ… Brake Repairs
โœ… Suspension & Steering
โœ… Tire Sales, Mounting & Balancing
โœ… Tire Rotations
โœ… Air Conditioning Service
โœ… Custom Modifications & Upgrades
โœ… Vehicle Detailing
โœ… And Much More!

๐Ÿš˜ Whether youโ€™re driving your daily commuter, working truck, weekend cruiser, or project car, bring it to a shop that appreciates your ride as much as you do!

๐Ÿ’ช HONEST SERVICE. QUALITY WORK. BUILT NOT BOUGHT.

๐Ÿ“ž CALL OR TEXT TODAY!
๐Ÿ“ฑ (309) 363-2362

๐Ÿ“ Built Not Bought Auto Repair & Customs
908 State Route 26, Lacon, IL 61540

๐Ÿ”ฅ DONโ€™T WAIT UNTIL A SMALL PROBLEM BECOMES A BIG REPAIR! Get your vehicle checked out and let us help keep you safely on the road.

๐Ÿ‘ Like our page, share this post, and spread the word! Support local businesses and let us earn your business!

๐Ÿ”ง 2010 Ford F-250 โ€” Bed Rail Replacement & Frame RestorationAnother Built Not Bought project in the books!This 2010 Ford...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿ”ง 2010 Ford F-250 โ€” Bed Rail Replacement & Frame Restoration

Another Built Not Bought project in the books!

This 2010 Ford F-250 came in with a very common issue on these trucks โ€” severe rust underneath the bed. The bed support rails/crossmembers had deteriorated badly, with rust eating away at the supports that keep the bed floor and sides properly supported. Once those supports start going, the bed can sag, flex, and lose its structural integrity.

We stripped the bed down, removed the rusted and deteriorated supports, repaired the affected areas, and installed new structural support rails. We also took the opportunity to clean up the frame, remove loose rust and scale, and apply protective undercoating to help keep the corrosion from coming back.

From rusty and falling apart โžก๏ธ to clean, solid, protected, and ready to go back to work! ๐Ÿ’ช
This is exactly why it's important to address rust before it gets this far. What may look like a little surface rust can turn into major structural deterioration underneath the bed.

Another truck saved and another job done right!

๐Ÿšจ SHOP LOT IMPROVEMENTS! ๐ŸšจWeโ€™ve been putting in some work around the shop, and the difference is already huge! ๐Ÿ’ชA BIG th...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿšจ SHOP LOT IMPROVEMENTS! ๐Ÿšจ

Weโ€™ve been putting in some work around the shop, and the difference is already huge! ๐Ÿ’ช

A BIG thank you to Harold Poignant and MK Farm Drainage Specialists for helping us get it done. Harold sent his boys out to haul in a load of crushed asphalt, and they brought in a LOT of material! ๐Ÿš›๐Ÿ’จ

With the help of the skid steer, we were able to spread it out and give the entire shop lot a much-needed facelift. The new surface is going to make a huge difference for our customers, our vehicles, and everyone working around the shop.

We truly appreciate the help and the support from local businesses and friends who continue to help Built Not Bought Auto Repair & Customs grow. ๐Ÿ™

Thank you, Harold, and everyone at MK Farm Drainage Specialists! We couldnโ€™t have gotten this done without you!

๐Ÿ‚ FIRST DAY OF FALL SPECIAL! ๐Ÿ‚Fall is officially here, and that means winter is coming! โ„๏ธ Before the temperatures drop,...
09/22/2026

๐Ÿ‚ FIRST DAY OF FALL SPECIAL! ๐Ÿ‚

Fall is officially here, and that means winter is coming! โ„๏ธ Before the temperatures drop, get your vehicle ready with our Fall Winterization Package at Built Not Bought Auto Repair & Customs!

๐Ÿš— FALL WINTERIZATION PACKAGE โ€” ONLY $250!

Your package includes:

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Oil Change โ€” up to 5 qts synthetic blend
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Coolant Flush โ€” help protect against freezing & overheating
๐Ÿงฝ New Wiper Blades โ€” better visibility for fall & winter weather
๐Ÿ”ง Multi-Point Inspection
๐Ÿ›ž Tire Check & Pressure Set
๐Ÿ”‹ Battery Test
โš™๏ธ Belts & Hoses Inspection
๐Ÿ”ฅ Heater & Defrost Check

Donโ€™t wait until the first freezing morning to find out your vehicle isnโ€™t ready!

๐Ÿ FALL PREP NOW. FEWER PROBLEMS LATER. ๐Ÿ

๐Ÿ“ Built Not Bought Auto Repair & Customs
Lacon, IL

๐Ÿ“… Limited Fall Offer โ€” September 22 through October 31

๐Ÿ“ฒ Call or message us today to schedule!

Built Different. Driven to Serve. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

๐Ÿš— BUILT NOT BOUGHT AUTO REPAIR & CUSTOMS โ€” AUTO DETAILING! ๐Ÿงผ๐Ÿ”ฅItโ€™s time to get your ride looking cleaner, brighter, and b...
09/10/2026

๐Ÿš— BUILT NOT BOUGHT AUTO REPAIR & CUSTOMS โ€” AUTO DETAILING! ๐Ÿงผ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Itโ€™s time to get your ride looking cleaner, brighter, and better than ever!

โœจ Complete Detail โ€” Average $300 for Most Vehicles
โœ”๏ธ Deep interior cleaning
โœ”๏ธ Vacuum & wipe-down
โœ”๏ธ Windows inside & out
โœ”๏ธ Seats, carpet & floor mats
โœ”๏ธ Leather cleaning & conditioning
โœ”๏ธ Stain & pet hair removal
โœ”๏ธ Vents, cup holders & storage areas
โœ”๏ธ Door jambs
โœ”๏ธ Hand wash & dry
โœ”๏ธ Wheels & tires
โœ”๏ธ Wheel wells
โœ”๏ธ Tire dressing
โœ”๏ธ Spray sealant / premium wax
โœ”๏ธ Trim restoration & UV protection
โœ”๏ธ Final inspection & touch-ups

๐Ÿ’ฐ AVERAGE $300 โ€” MOST VEHICLES
โš ๏ธ Extremely dirty vehicles may require an additional charge.

๐Ÿš˜ Cars โ€ข Trucks โ€ข SUVs โ€ข Vans

๐Ÿ“ž 309-363-2362
๐Ÿ”ฅ BUILT RIGHT. CLEANER BRIGHTER.

Support local. Trust Built Not Bought. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿšจ FRAME REPAIR โ€ข FRAME CLEANING โ€ข UNDERCOATING ๐ŸšจRusty frame? Donโ€™t wait until it becomes a biggerโ€”and more expensiveโ€”pro...
09/10/2026

๐Ÿšจ FRAME REPAIR โ€ข FRAME CLEANING โ€ข UNDERCOATING ๐Ÿšจ

Rusty frame? Donโ€™t wait until it becomes a biggerโ€”and more expensiveโ€”problem!

At Built Not Bought Auto Repair & Customs LLC, we can help get your vehicleโ€™s frame cleaned up, repaired, reinforced, and protected.

๐Ÿ”ง FRAME REPAIR SERVICES
โœ”๏ธ Rust repair & patching
โœ”๏ธ Frame crack repair
โœ”๏ธ Crossmember repair
โœ”๏ธ Bracket replacement
โœ”๏ธ Welding & reinforcement
โœ”๏ธ Frame inspections

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ FRAME CLEANING & RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING
Weโ€™ll clean and prepare the frame before applying Dupli-Color Rubberized Undercoating to help protect against rust, corrosion, moisture, and road salt.

๐Ÿ’ฐ $500 for most vehicles
Frame repair is additional and will be quoted based on the condition and amount of repair needed.

๐Ÿšจ Have a rusty frame? Bring it in BEFORE the rust gets worse!
Weโ€™ll inspect it and let you know what it needs.

๐Ÿ“ž Call 309-363-2362
๐Ÿ“ Lacon, IL

Donโ€™t let frame rust take your vehicle off the road. Let us help keep it strong and protected! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ง

09/05/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ WENONA DAYS BURNOUT CONTEST! ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ”ฅ

This Chevy pickup came ready to get loud and lay down some serious rubber! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ

Tires spinning, smoke rolling, and the crowd getting exactly what they came for! ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ”ฅ

09/04/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ WENONA DAYS BURNOUT CONTEST! ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ”ฅ

This Chevy El Camino brought the perfect mix of muscle, attitude, and tire smoke! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ

A little car, a little truck, and a WHOLE LOT of burnout! ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Address

908 Il-26
Lacon, IL
61540

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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