M & R Car Import Service has been providing professional automotive service to the Lincoln Park community and surrounding areas for over 37 years. The family business was started by Mike and Julia Moran in 1982, their three children Patty, Michael, and Elizabeth now help run the business.
Mike Sr. Founded his business in 1982 while riding his bicycle to work. Thirty years later his business is successful and thriving. He gained most of his automotive training from European instructors where he was exposed to a higher level of standards and has applied those same standards to his own business. He is the eldest of twelve.
Mike Jr. is part owner of M & R, a Master ASE certified technician with an advanced ASE Engine Performance Specialist certification. He is a member of a prestigious worldwide independent group called BIMRS, BMW service professionals dedicated to education and training. He attends seminars and training nationwide for Land Rovers, BMW, Mini, and Volvo to name a few. He is also a proud Father/Husband of two little masterpieces.
Julia is our Financial Director and is a key player because she makes sure everyone gets paid. She is an avid gardener, an amazing cook and mother of Patty, Mike Jr. and Liz.
Patty is our leading certified service consultant with over twenty five years of service experience. She has a passion for real estate and is an active licensed realtor. She is always willing to tailor to her client’s needs. She is a loving wife and mother to two young men that are currently attending Bradley University and DePaul University and are actively involved in the family business. Both are the 3rd generation. Brandon Matthew is one of the automotive apprentices and Bryan Michael is one of our part-time ASE Service Consultants as well as our Jr. Bookkeeping assistant.
Liz is the youngest of the Moran’s, is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Education. She is also actively involved in contributing marketing ideas, and website initiatives.