THE BOCKMAN’S TRADITION
Serving DeKalb County for over 60 years!
The tradition of the Bockman family and auto care began with Charlie Bockman, father of our current owner, Jon Bockman. Charlie grew up in Odell, Illinois, a small village on Route 66 in Central Illinois. From there, Charlie moved to Peotone, Illinois, then DeKalb and, finally, Sycamore.
Many locals may remember Bockman’s East Side Standard in DeKalb, on the corner of Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, on the corner of Illinois Route 38 and 7th Street. That business was started in 1964, and, as time went by, the shop became Bockman’s Amoco then Bockman’s BP.
In 1999, we moved to Oakland Drive in Sycamore, greatly expanding our service area and capabilities. Since that time, we’ve expanded into the entire building that thousands of our DeKalb and Sycamore customer know now and have remodeled the waiting room to include comfortable chairs, updated restrooms, and free Wifi, coffee and refreshments.
We offer convenient pick up and drop off service and even a loaner car if you need to get around after dropping off your vehicle for service or repairs.
We were founded on values such as honesty, integrity, and professionalism. These values have been the cornerstones on which we have built our business and long-term relationships with our clients.
Our ASE certified technicians perform quality auto maintenance and repair services such as alignments, engine repairs, oil changes, and more. Our techs are continuously training to stay abreast of new technology in the industry and use the latest equipment and techniques.
As the NAPA 2019 Shop of the Year winner, we are proud to provide excellence in both customer service and automotive service. We’re NAPA Gold Certified, a member of the DeKalb County NAPA AutoCenters, and a 10 time winner of the Daily Chronicle’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
And when it comes to giving back to our community’s charities, Bockman’s Auto, Truck & Tire is a leader as well. Through our relationship with the NAPA AutoCare Centers, a portion of our oil changes each month goes to a different local need. We also work with our U.S. veterans each Veteran’s Day to make sure their needs are taken care of, all free of cost of course.
Stop in, call 815.756.7413 or use our convenient, online Appointment Request form to arrange an appointment today!
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Our latest announcements & articles
An educated customer is our best customer! But sometimes we share things that are fun, entertaining, and give you a glimpse into the culture and uniqueness of Bockman’s Auto, Truck & Tire. We’re adding things almost every day, so be sure to take a look now — and come back again to see what’s new. Here’s our three latest posts or view our entire, searchable library.
Show Your Car Some Love This Valentine’s Day
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How to know when you need to have your brake fluid changed
Brake fluid can become an “out of sight, out of mind” vehicle component—we often do not think of it until something goes wrong. However, your brake fluid is working hard every day to keep you safe on the road. Over time, it can become burnt out, depleted, or contaminated, which will prevent proper brake functioning. Be on the lookout for these 5 signs you are due for a brake fluid flush.
How to prevent your car from fogging up
The fogging up of a windshield, side or back windows is not only aggravating, but potentially dangerous as well. The collection of water can interfere with the driver’s visibility and be a cause of distracted driving. These tips can help drivers prevent and quickly get rid of window fogging.
Learn why these awards, partnerships and certifications are so important to us.