Hartnell Automotive, LLC

Hartnell Automotive, LLC For all your general automotive needs. We service most autos!

Being a small business owner in Illinois sucks sometimes. It costs me double to insure my 2.5 employees than it does for...
05/28/2026

Being a small business owner in Illinois sucks sometimes. It costs me double to insure my 2.5 employees than it does for 1.5 mil to cover building and contents.

Old school, 54 Pontiac Cheiftan. Needs a carb rebuild, searching for a kit. And yes the orange Indian head still lights ...
05/25/2026

Old school, 54 Pontiac Cheiftan. Needs a carb rebuild, searching for a kit. And yes the orange Indian head still lights up.

05/25/2026

Tested or somebody hoping for a different diagnosis.

Just a seasonal oil change. Sweet ride, Big Block drop top.
05/22/2026

Just a seasonal oil change. Sweet ride, Big Block drop top.

05/22/2026

Gotta love the thump of a big block.

Have an 80yr old customer parting with his toy. 57 F100, Thunderbird 292 Y-block, Isky cam, tri-power, backed by a Munci...
05/20/2026

Have an 80yr old customer parting with his toy. 57 F100, Thunderbird 292 Y-block, Isky cam, tri-power, backed by a Muncie T-10. Built about 4 years ago. New glass and seals, New carpet. Asking $16,000 obo. Can be seen at the shop.

Monday  #7 started with Anwars Rivi, poor wire connection at a bulk head, fixed. New oil filter leaking, fixed. I have N...
05/11/2026

Monday #7 started with Anwars Rivi, poor wire connection at a bulk head, fixed. New oil filter leaking, fixed. I have NEVER seen a head bolt leak oil but, this only the 2nd 455 I've been this deep in.

Well Monday  #6 finished as usual. Sent Anwar's Riv hope just to have him call me a cpl hours later that maybe the start...
05/10/2026

Well Monday #6 finished as usual. Sent Anwar's Riv hope just to have him call me a cpl hours later that maybe the starter went out. Working on Chuck Schulze ignition just to find more wires hacked. Can't chase wires on a stool. Guess I'll finish the brakes to get her on the ground.

If your dash screams at your every time you power up, PAY ATTENTION. Customer argued they watch oil.4qts low on a 6 qt s...
05/03/2026

If your dash screams at your every time you power up, PAY ATTENTION. Customer argued they watch oil.4qts low on a 6 qt system. 1879 past due for service.

A little time on Chuck's Cougar, rear brakes on Nancy's 75 vette, and final touches and a bath for Ron's 65 Stang rebuil...
05/03/2026

A little time on Chuck's Cougar, rear brakes on Nancy's 75 vette, and final touches and a bath for Ron's 65 Stang rebuild.

Address

1314 Fort Jesse Road, Ste B
Normal, IL
61761

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13098082344

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