The Ultimate Paint Shop team continues to serve their customers. Plus, by owning the space instead of renting, the company saves $65,000 a year! The Ultimate Paint Shop is Open for Business! With an eye toward the future, purchasing the entire building provides the option to expand and renovate. At the heart of the decision was the expectation that two of their daughters, already involved in daily operations, would take over the business one day. SBA 504 Loan with SomerCorĪfter renting their space in Lake Bluff for 32 years, Joe and Lois worked with the SomerCor team on an SBA 504 loan to purchase the building. Joe, with his wife Lois, who manages the Lake Bluff location, built the Ultimate Paint Shop into a successful business through hard work, expertise, and top-notch customer service. Plus, in 2013, Ultimate Paint Shop opened its second location in Highland Park. As business grew, so did the space he rented – eventually taking over more than two-thirds of the facility.
In 1986, he moved to the current location in Lake Bluff, renting out one bay of the 21,600 square foot building. In 1984 he officially started the Ultimate Paint Shop, working out of his own garage. Joseph Young, also known as, “Mighty Joe Young,” always had the knack and passion for fixing cars. Serving Chicagoland for more than 35 years, this family business is certified to service Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley, and Tesla vehicles. The Ultimate Paint Shop provides complete collision repair, detailing, and other services for all vehicles – but specializes in luxury car brands.