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Mechanic work is open at Roe Automotive Inc., a 34 minute drive (21 miles by road) from the center of Highwood to Horizon Court in Zion.
Commute from Highwood
How a technician would get to the shop from the center of Highwood, about 21 miles and 34 minutes without traffic:
- From the center of Highwood, head out on Prairie Avenue.
- Then take Half Day Road (IL-22).
- Then take Skokie Valley Road (US-41).
- Then take Grand Avenue (IL-132).
- Then take Green Bay Road.
- Then take Kenosha Road.
- Turn onto 21st Street, then onto Horizon Court. The shop is at 2016 Horizon Ct.
Shop hours are Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed, so plan the drive around those times.
Driving around Highwood
Highwood driving is compact city streets, Sheridan Road and Green Bay Road traffic, and commutes on US-41. Tight parking, curbs and older pavement are hard on tires, wheels and alignment.
- Curb hits and potholes can bend wheels and knock alignment out. We check both.
- If you commute north, drop the vehicle off on the way in.
- Call ahead so we can plan your visit.
Highwood is in Lake County, Illinois, about 18 miles south of the shop in a straight line. The closest other towns on our list are Highland Park (1.2 miles), Deerfield (2.7 miles) and Bannockburn (3.0 miles).
Work at the shop
The jobs Highwood drivers bring in lean toward oil change and maintenance, wheel alignment, steering and suspension and brake repair. Fleet vans, including Ram ProMaster vans, are a specialty of the shop. Roe Automotive has repaired cars, light trucks and work vans in Zion since 1990. For the full picture, see auto repair for Highwood drivers.
Applying from Highwood
Mention that you are applying from Highwood so we can talk about the commute. Any experience level is welcome; we go over pay and the schedule by phone. Use the application form, call (847) 746-7649, or stop by 2016 Horizon Ct, Zion, IL 60099.