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Teter Automotive has been a staple in the performance industry since 1962. Offering services ranging from standard maintenance to full in-house engine builds, there is no project to big for this talented team of enthusiasts.
From locally serving the greater Chicagoland community to shipping out custom engine builds world-wide, this power-house of a performance shop has stood the test of time. With the recent the addition of a new DynoJet dynamometer, Teter Auto has become the only Midwest performance shop that can truly do it all.
Whether you’re spicing up the daily drive or chasing your next big record, you can trust that trust the experts at Teter Auto will provide the support and guidance you need to achieve your automotive goals!
Trenton Teter has always been driven by two things – helping others and his love for engines. As a firefighter and EMT, Trenton spent his days running into burning buildings, responding to traffic accidents requiring extrication, and treating medical emergencies. When the shift was over, he would head to his parents’ basement and fulfill customer orders through building and machining engines.
As Teter Auto grew, so did the demands on Trenton’s time. Balancing saving lives and running a business became increasingly difficult, and Trenton realized he had a decision to make. With an influx of orders and a growing customer base, he chose to step away from fire service and focus full-time on his dream.
While the journey was certainly not easy, Trenton’s dedication to quality and his hands-on approach to life have helped him develop Teter Auto into what it is today. From humble beginnings to a thriving operation with a dedicated team, Trenton has proven that passion and hard work are fundamental to any success story!