AutoKrafters on Rand (family business)

12/25/2025

Holiday Hours: We will be closing Christmas Day 12/25 and will reopen Monday 12/29 at 8:30am.

We will be closed on New Year’s Day 1/1/26.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

07/04/2024

AutoKrafters on Rand would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday! We are closed today, but will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 am.

03/13/2024

Spring cleaning isn’t only for your home!

Don't let winter damage ruin your vehicle's appearance. Get a free estimate today for expert repairs from our team! Call us at (847) 438-5277!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful to our customers and team for always supporting us.

We will be closed today, but will be open tomorrow 11/24 from 8am-3pm

07/14/2023

WGN is reporting a recall on certain Honda vehicles. Please check with your dealership.

https://wgntv.com/news/recalls/honda-recalling-124k-cars-over-possible-brake-failure/?fbclid=IwAR2ykgfsOWtBPH0VZ0LkiXdMRgHVKT0hldyjaqzJmPcHwqcMSKs-02thXSs_aem_ATUPwL9wuFsM7pJ2ysPAKF31_R8l6FE29kI1MxI8afu8VjBxF0ha81IzAbzqWt1Swp8

Honda is recalling more than 100,000 recently-manufactured vehicles over a brake issue that could lead to a loss of function.

07/09/2023

We are currently looking to hire an experienced Body Shop Estimator.

The ideal candidate is someone reliable who provides excellent customer service, outstanding attention to detail, and takes pride in their job. Some auto collision or insurance adjustor experience required. AutoKrafters on Rand has been providing quality repairs for over 40 years. We have a large amount of repeat and referral customers that have come to expect quality and integrity from our company. We'd like to welcome you to our AutoKrafters Family!

Some responsibilities include:

Estimate the cost and time frame of repairs for damaged vehicles.
Check for proper repair procedures.
Communicate with and advise customers on repair costs and procedures.
Complete estimates in a timely and accurate manner.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement

Our hours are currently Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:30 pm.
Please call (847) 437-5277 for more information and/or send resume to: [email protected]

07/05/2023

We resume normal business hours tomorrow: 8:00-5:30pm

04/07/2023

Honda recalls CR-Vs in cold states — including Illinois — to fix frame rust problem
by: Associated Press

Updated: Apr 6, 2023 / 05:57 PM CDT

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts to come loose.

The recall covers certain CR-Vs from 2007 through 2011 that were sold or registered in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.

U.S. safety regulators say in documents posted Thursday that salt can accumulate and cause corrosion, and the rear trailing arm can detach. That can cause drivers to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash. Rear trailing arms connect the rear axle to the chassis.

The recalled CR-Vs were either sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.

Dealers will inspect the SUVs and install a support brace or repair the rear frame if needed. If the frame is badly damaged, Honda may offer to buy the vehicle. Owners will be notified by letter starting May 8.

The CR-Vs already have been recalled in Canada. Honda says in documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it has 61 customer complaints in the U.S. but no deaths or injuries.

SOURCE: WGN

02/13/2023

We are now hiring an experienced estimator/service writer. If you know someone that is reliable and honest and would like to work for a great company, please have them apply.

Email resume to: [email protected]

Or

Call Gary at (847) 438-5277 for more information.

Family owned and operated for over 40 years. We offer quality auto collision repair with a lifetime ownership warranty.

02/06/2023

What are the little black dots on your car windows?

Courtesy of WGN
by: Dustin Lattimer
Posted: Feb 4, 2023

You may have noticed a lot of car windshields have these random black dots along the top edges, but you probably haven’t given much thought to them. Sure, they look cool — but those black dots and the black rims that surround them are there for a reason, and happen to serve an important purpose — one that doesn’t help to defog the glass.

All of those tiny black dots have to do with how car windows are made. In the 1950s and ’60s, car manufacturers applied an adhesive to hold car windows in place, instead of metal trim. It did the job — but wasn’t visually pleasing.

Eventually, new windshield technology was created in the form of black rims you see around car windows today, called “frits.” The frits (and the dots that border them) are made from ceramic paint. The frits hide the icky-looking, but important adhesive from view. Also, since these painted rims are baked into the window, they’re all but indestructible. They hold the glue in place, which holds the windshield in place.

“As for the dots, they’re there to make an aesthetically pleasing transition from the thick black lines to the transparency of the window,” said glass technician, Tyler Rehder, with Discount Auto Glass in Joplin.

The dots aren’t randomly placed. They’re positioned in what’s known as a “halftone pattern,” getting smaller and farther apart as the black recedes. This pattern is less jarring to the eye than black paint with transparent glass. But despite the shape, the dots aren’t just eye candy.

“Besides the visual effect, they provide temperature control. Window and windshield glass must be heated and bent into shape before being installed. Black-painted glass heats faster than the rest of the window. The dots distribute the heat more evenly, which prevents the windshield from warping in the heat,” said Rehder.

12/25/2022

Happy Holidays to all!

We will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd to allow our team to spend time with family.

11/24/2022

We are extremely thankful for our wonderful customers and employees and wish you all a special Thanksgiving!

Note: our Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving: closed
Friday 11/25: 8 am- 3 pm