Morrison Mechanics

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our shop will be closed on Monday as we take time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend and we’ll see you back in the shop on Tuesday!

05/19/2026

We are saddened to share the passing of longtime member of our shop family, Marty. After decades of dedicated service, he retired a short time ago, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and unmatched mechanical knowledge.

There wasn’t a problem he couldn’t diagnose, an engine he couldn’t figure out, or a coworker he wouldn’t help. He was a mentor to so many over the years, sharing his knowledge, experience, and love for the trade with everyone who had the privilege to work beside him.

We are grateful for the years we had alongside him and for everything he taught us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and everyone who had the honor of knowing him.

Rest easy, Marty. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

View Martin "Marty" P. Holford's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/15/2026

☀️ Summer road trips are right around the corner! Before you load up the family and hit the road, don’t forget about the one tire that gets overlooked the most — the spare. 🛞

A flat tire can ruin a trip fast, especially if your spare is low on air, damaged, or missing tools needed to change it. Make sure your spare tire is:
✔️ Properly inflated
✔️ Free of cracks or dry rot
✔️ Securely mounted
✔️ Paired with a working jack & lug wrench

Stop by and let us help you get road-trip ready so you can travel with confidence all summer long! 🚗🌴

Morrison Mechanics
☎️ (309) 734-7556
📍 Monmouth, IL

04/30/2026

Brad’s in the middle of pulling the engine out of this 2019 Malibu…all from a timing set failure.

This is the part nobody plans for — whole motor instead of a normal repair. The truth is, this didn’t just happen overnight.

It builds up over time — wear, stretch, missed maintenance and then one day it lets go and takes everything with it. Now it’s an engine instead of a service bill.

👉 Maintenance matters more than most people think. If something feels off, don’t wait to reach out!

☎️309-734-7556
📍Highway 67
Monmouth IL

04/21/2026

Just like car problems…this hiring post isn’t going away 😅

We’re still looking for a reliable mechanic to join our team. If you’re ready for consistent work and a solid crew, let’s talk!

🔧 NOW HIRING: Automotive Technician 🔧

We are looking to add a skilled mechanic to our growing shop. We’re a busy, locally trusted shop working on a wide range of vehicles—from daily drivers to light diagnostics and repairs.

What we’re looking for:
✔ Experience in automotive repair
✔ Ability to diagnose and fix issues efficiently
✔ Must have your own tools
✔ Reliable, motivated, and takes pride in their work

What you get:
✔ Consistent work (we stay busy!)
✔ A solid team environment
✔ Opportunity to grow with a respected local shop

📍 Monmouth, IL
📞 309-734-7556
👉 Call, message us, or stop in to apply
Know someone who’d be a good fit? Tag them below 👇

04/19/2026

Sundays are a good time to slow down and recognize the people who truly make this place what it is.

Mike has been with us for 4 years now, and he’s become a staple in this shop. Day in and day out, he shows up ready to work, making sure every job gets done—and done properly.

It’s not just about fixing vehicles. It’s about the pride he takes in his work, the consistency, and the reliability he brings to the team. Knowing we can count on him, no matter what’s in the bay, means everything.

Mike has been a huge part of our success, and we want to thank him for everything he’s done and continues to do.
He’s a big part of what we’ve built here—not just as a mechanic, but as part of the foundation of this shop.
We’re truly grateful to have him on this team.

If Mike’s ever worked on your vehicle, show him some love below. 👊

04/18/2026

Woke up to the temperature drop this weekend but let’s be real — Illinois weather isn’t done with us yet. Before you know it, we’ll be back in the 80s and sweating in traffic ☀️

Now’s the time to get ahead of it, not react to it. I see it every year — first hot day hits, and suddenly the A/C is blowing nothing but hot air. That’s the worst time to find out there’s a problem.

👉 A quick A/C check now can save you:
Uncomfortable drives
Bigger repair bills
Last-minute panic when it’s already hot out

We’d rather help you stay ahead of it than see you stuck sweating it out.

Give us a call and let’s make sure you’re ready before summer shows up for real.
☎️ 309-734-7556
📍Monmouth IL

04/17/2026

We made it to Friday… somehow 😂

This week at the shop:
✔️ 47 cups of coffee
✔️ At least 12 “well that’s not supposed to do that…” moments
✔️ A few bolts that definitely fought back harder than they should’ve
✔️ And one guy (we won’t name names 👀) who swore it would be a “quick job”

Spoiler: it wasn’t.

But that’s how it goes—long days, busted knuckles, and a whole lot of figuring things out so our customers don’t have to.

We wouldn’t trade it though. We appreciate everyone who keeps us busy and trusting us with your vehicles 🙌

Now it’s Friday…

Time to wrap things up, clean up the shop (or at least make it look like we tried 😅), and get ready to do it all over again next week.

📞 309-734-7556

Be honest…
How many times this week did you say “this will only take a few minutes”? 😂⬇️

04/16/2026

⚙️ Big Job in the Shop – 2004 F-250 Engine Swap ⚙️

This ’04 F-250 came in with some serious internal issues—heavy sludge buildup and stretched timing chains that were well past their limit.

Brad’s got it torn down and is carefully transferring components over to the new motor to get this truck back on the road the right way. No shortcuts, just solid, reliable work.

If your truck isn’t running like it should, don’t wait until it turns into a major repair—bring it in and let us take a look.

📍 Local, honest, and done right the first time.
☎️ 309-734-7556

04/12/2026

Sundays hit a little different.

It’s that moment where you’re thinking about the week ahead… making sure everything’s lined up — work, family, responsibilities.

The last thing you need is your vehicle letting you down when you need it most.

We see it all the time — small issues that could’ve been caught early turning into big, expensive problems.

That’s why we do what we do.

Not just to fix cars… but to help people stay moving, take care of their families, and have one less thing to stress about.

If something feels off, don’t ignore it.

We’ve got you.

— Morrison Mechanics
☎️ 309-734-7556