I received a quote for my car on May 23, 2026 for brakes, control arm, 1 struct, sway bar links and…read morecv axle. I only wanted the lower control arm replaced. But as it turns out the work performed really improved the performance of my car. The one struct was replaced and now my car sits up much higher than before. Also, the brakes were done and now I can stop on a dime. My only complaint and it's not really a complaint but I would like for someone from the shop to give the customer a daily status update. Thanks Jeremy great job.

I moved into the area in 2021. I am retired and like to get old cars to drive that i could not…read moreafford in my youth. between 2021 and 2025 I spent 14000 dollars in fixing and maintaining these older cars to drive. in 2024 a new manager took over and the service quality went to crap. Also the deception and lying became the normal standard operating procedure from the same manager (who is gravitationally challanged). Its like dealing with a slimly used car sales man. I referred 8 of my friends to use the business as well but they are now going elsewhere now. I spent 3 decades in the army and know when I am being bull sh$tted. There are many other garages on Vandyke drive past this one. they all charge the same so dont pay top dollar for a bunch of deception and bull crap.

SHORT REVIEW: Skinny's is great go there to get your car repaired if it needs it!!…read more LONG REVIEW: My water pump went out on my 2014 Lincoln MKS...and it has the Ford 3.7L with the internal water pump driven by my timing chain. Jason and the guys got me in right away...did the work and had my car back to me in less than a week! Also recommended replacing the spark plugs and a few other items while the engine was apart to extend the longevity of my engine since I had 190k miles already. Also took care of an exhaust repair that was causing a check engine light. My car is running better than when I bought it from the dealership 140k miles ago!! Great price, great people, great work! So glad I found them! Save yourself some time and money and just go there, this is place is legit! Just call them...for real, this is not a paid endorsement, just a happy customer.

As a female, it is always a concern to me that auto shops will inevitably rip me off or charge me…read morefor extra services. However, at Skinny's I felt very comfortable expressing my concerns with my car and even though my original thought of the issue was wrong (serpentine belt replacement), they were able to correctly diagnose the problem (worn front brake pads) and then fix the problem in a timely manner. They were also able to give me a status update on other parts of my car that require attention in the future. I would definitely come back and recommend this place to friends!

Do not recommend taking foreign cars here. This is a Ford truck kinda place. During collision…read morerepairs they messed up many aspects of the electrical system in my Honda. Water leaked through window seals too. Basically a half-ass job. Post-repair, the car was never the same. Staff were professional though a bit aloof. They seemed overwhelmed. Pricing was fair. Cheap parts were used. Overall repair quality was below average.

Excellent 2nd time in just over a year I had work done. In both cases price competitive, scheduling…read moreand service top of the line.

I have had all my cars and trucks in for repairs. He is the best for value and service. I would…read morehighly recommend this shop.

I sent an email to John's Auto Center over the weekend and was not expecting a response until the…read morefollowing Monday. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a response within an hour. They were able to get my car looked at right away. Simon was so helpful and looked at my car the second I pulled in. He said that the condition of my car was great and that it seemed to be running smoothly. However, he agreed to put it up on the lift to do a general wellness check of the undercarriage of my car. After inspecting it (again, right away) he took me under the car to show me- he said that everything looked to be in great condition. The only thing he did point out was that my tires were needing to be replaced in the near future- and took the time to show me how to check the tire tread. He offered to give me a quote, although I felt no pressure from him to purchase the tires through him/at their shop. I really appreciated that Simon did not try to sell me some part that I didn't need, or to tell me that something should be fixed on my vehicle when everything looked great. Simon had such a genuine way about him, and I could tell that he was very honest and that I could trust him- which is huge! After asking him to look at the cabin filter, it DID need to be replaced- they didn't have one in stock- so Simon ran to the store and was back to replace it within 5 minutes! I was so pleasantly surprised. I was shocked when the general wellness check on my vehicle only cost $50! and he didn't even charge me for the cabin filter... If I had taken my vehicle to GMC, I for sure would have had to wait a week or two for an appointment, then they would certainly keep my vehicle for several days- and a wellness check would definitely cost upwards to $200. Needless to say- I will be doing ALL of my future motor / car needs to John's Auto Center!

I called New 5 to see if they carried oil filters for a lawn tractor. They said that they did not…read morebut, they would look up my part number and call me back. They called back about an hour later and gave me the price that they found and could order the part for me. This price I thought was through the roof and told them I would call them back later. Well, Paul called me back a while later and said he looked at the price quoted me and felt that is was high. He looked around and found a generic filter that would work just fine on my tractor at a 3rd of the cost of the name brand. I ordered two filters and Paul said they would be in the next day. Now that is CUSTOMER SERVICE. A big box store would not go out of their way and do this for you

Great owner, very knowledgeable and good prices. Can locate any part and has a lot of stock.read more

Let me tell you a little story about Sol's so a young person had their Nissan cube act up trans…read moreoverheated common problem with the cubes. Fine mechanics took the chance to stick it to somebody that had no idea what they had giving them a very confusing expensive option, then started trying to charge him 50 bucks a day storage after what they knew would happen not being able to pay the repair bills or the storage fees they gladly took the car resulting in the kid having a sign over the title. Bingo bango Nice Nissan cube with an easy fix that they'll probably make a bunch of money on. Now the kids out the 5 grand they paid for that car not very long ago. Trying to save up again to buy a good car hopefully not get taken advantage of.

I have been a customer of Sol's for about 20 years, since moving to Detroit from San Diego., Calif…read more If you are a car owner, you know how important it is to have a mechanic you can trust, particularly if you're neither a gearhead or care about learning more on how cars work. Henry, who must be the proprietor despite the name of the shop, is an old-school grease monkey who is plain-spoken and quick with a quip. He and his crew are thorough, polite and efficient. Here is the caveat: you are paying a premium for the service and "staying local," as the term is used. In other words, an oil change may cost a bit more at Sol's that. A Quick-Lube chain shop. That premium becomes pro rata higher as the repair becomes more expensive. I believe in supporting local business, and I am very loyal to Sol's, but the last time I went in and learned the a/c compressor needed replacement on my Lincoln, it would have been between $600-$1,000 more at Sol's than other shops nearby. (Sol's was $2,250; I found competitors charging anywhere from $1,350-$1,750.)

Been coming to this establishment for years Great owner (Tom) Great costumer service great prices…read morealways willing to go the extra mile ,I refer all of my friends to them no complaints,i have brought all of my vehicles and my kids cars also . Great Family man also

A few years back, my car wouldn't start. First, we thought it was the battery, then the starter…read morebut it turned out to be a loose wire. As a female, I always worried about being taken advantage due to lack of knowledge. Unique is honest! With rising costs, we're all looking to save when we can. To the guys at Unique, I so appreciate your honesty. It means more than you know. This week, I had to take the car in. Once again, they exceeded my expectations. I called for different price quotes and alot of places were way out of a budget. Don't take your hard on money to the well known brands, you can TRUST Unique Auto. They'll take care of you. Next time, I won't waste the calls, I'll just goto Unique. If the feedback doesn't say enough, don't discount the fact they've been in business for 35 years. They've earned their props. If you want ur vehicle repaired right, GOTO UNIQUE AUTO! Thanks again guys Kendra Dillard

I brought two vehicles here for repairs at the same time. It was my first time going here, and I…read morechose this place based on proximity to my home and online reviews. Being a car guy myself, it was important to understand the work being done. Rod at Universal did a fantastic job in all aspects of the repairs. I was given fair and accurate estimates, realistic timelines of when the work might be completed, and the communication was excellent. Out of curiosity, I called a couple other local repair shops after my work was completed to compare pricing, and they were all in the same ballpark. Worth noting is that Universal did not replace parts on my vehicle that did not need replacing, resulting in a final bill that was a little less than the original estimate. To me, that is definitely fair and honest. This repair shop is honest and reliable, with comparable prices. I will not hesitate to bring my vehicles back for future service and also refer friends and family to this business.

My 2007 Toyota RAV 4 had begun showing its age. I took it to Mo, Rod, and Dave for analysis and…read morerepair. I was so pleased with their first job that I took it back for a second repair. I'm so glad I did. My RAV4 drives like a new car! Thanks, guys.