THE COMPANY

Serving the Chicagoland Area Since 1958

LIN-MAR MOTORS, INC. was founded by Wally Lundin in 1958. The full service auto repair and towing business was located at the corner of Lincoln and Marmora in Morton Grove. 

Wally's son, Ron, purchased the business in 1992 and the following year expanded the business with the acquisition of Eckhart Glass & Upholstery. The business continued to grow and in 2003 moved into its new, larger location at 7860 N. Lehigh Avenue in Morton Grove. 

Ron has continued to add state of the art equipment, necessary to keep pace with changing auto technologies. Technicians are certified by ASE and I-CAR. Tow drivers are trained and certified by WreckMaster, a leading industry training consultant.

During 2006, Ron served as President of the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  He is an active member of the Glenview, Niles, Wilmette and Skokie  Chambers, as well as the Liponi Foundation.  His red, white and blue trucks can be seen in the Independence Day Parades in Niles, Morton Grove and Skokie. He has contributed, generously, to the support of local youth organizations, The Cerebral Palsy Union and other charities.

The community has been good to me and my family," says Ron. "We want to give back in any way we can."  His sons, Ron Jr. and Tony, operate the towing division of LIN-MAR, and his daughter, Julie and wife, Pam are also active in the business.

Community Involvement

We go beyond repairing vehicles-we also help less fortunate individuals.

Special Olympics
"The Special Olympics and the Illinois State Police appreciate your contribution to this charity."

Niles West Junior Indians
"Thank you very much for your generous contribution."

Morton Grove Foundation
"Thank you for your generous donation to the Morton Grove Foundation for our annual fund-raiser."

Kiwanis Club
"Through the generosity of business people and resident in our area such as you, we will be able to continue with our dedicated efforts to fund needed community services."

Mission Statement

The goals and objectives of LIN-MAR Motors, Inc. are to:

• Carry on a family tradition, started in 1958, of providing a wide range of automotive services to Chicago and North Shore auto owners
• To anticipate customer needs and make the customer experience as seamless and pleasant as possible
• To invest in equipment and training, necessary to repair and restore vehicles according to industry specifications
• Provide a written guarantee on all workmanship
• To treat customers courteously and fairly, offering pricing, which is consistent with necessary repairs and which is fair to customers and employees