You can see in the reviews. They are honest and good value. We were just stopping in for a kayak…read moretrip when the electrics in my Honda Pilot went haywire and the car died. I called Skip's and spoke to Heidi, and she said they were very busy but would do their best to get us on the road. After Charlie towed us to Skips (and as a former mechanic was able to lead us to the alternator), Skips worked it in, managed to find an alternator for a 2011 Honda and fixed it so that we got back on the road by 5:30. I was considering what kind of disaster we were headed for but Skips saved us a lot of trouble so we could continue on our trip. I would use them all the time if they were in my hometown.

We are traveling in our 24' sprinter motor home coming from Pennsylvania and circling all of lake…read moreMichigan. Stopped for one night here in Munising to do the glass bottom boat. Camping at the Tourist Campground. After our tour, we came out to go back to camp and discovered a flat on one of the rear duel wheels. Went up the road and found Skips. Pulled in, explained our issues, had a spare and needed it changed. They had other work, but two of their guys immediately came out, accessed the job and went right to work switching tires, tough job on a sprinter. 45 minutes later at a very fair price, we were on our way. Thanks to you all at Skips. Gary and Sandy from PA

Kept me well informed as to what they were doing to fix my non-starting issue, which was happening…read moreonly when temp dropped below 20°F. It turned out to be a lengthy investigation but they figured it out. I felt very secure in their diagnosis and the remedy. I'll take my car no where else.

We received a quick turn around on a repair that saved us from having to rent a car to get home and…read morethen drive 11 hrs back to pick out car back up. I can not say enough good about this shop.

I am very impressed and satisfied with the service on my truck. Fair price, wonderful service, and…read moresuper friendly staff. I will absolutely come back for future needs and highly recommend to anyone needing auto maintenance.

Wow. Let me first start by saying I am a college aged girl with zero knowledge of cars. Literally…read moreevery place I've EVER been to I've felt as though the shop didn't value me as a customer EXCEPT THIS PLACE. Service was INCREDIBLE. I was nervous taking my 1978 truck anywhere, especially since it was running pretty bad. I had no clue what was wrong and after I ran it bone dry on gas (yes, i know) it wouldn't start. Shout out to marquette detailing as they towed it to south side's shop. I got a call the SAME DAY saying they looked at it and it just needed A LOT of tune ups. IT WAS READY LATER THAT DAY. Literally where else?!?! I know stuff like this depends on the issue, part availability etc but holy cow was I excited. I attached a picture of my invoice for anyone who is curious! The total was $656.88 Although obviously expensive and hurt my wallet, as soon as I started my truck, shifted into drive, and stepped on the gas, I knew they fixed the issues. My truck struggled going up hills (hard to drive in MQT) but now it runs SO SMOOTH. They also have an after hours pick up spot for your keys and it was very convenient, as I worked late that day. From the moment I stepped on the gas I knew they fixed it. A special thank you to Jerry Spruitenburg (service advisor) for making me feel like a valued customer and treating me so kindly, as well as the best tech around, M Codd (sorry I don't know your first name), for using your mechanical magic on my old Ford! It literally feels like a brand new truck!!! South side was truly the best place I've ever been. THANK YOU

Bill rocks. Honest legit and caring. We had a blowout on vacation and being disabled he could have…read morereally bent us over the barrel but instead showed compassion searched until he found a suitable replacement, changed it and the price was outstanding. Nice to know places like this still exist, I will be giving him my business every chance I get.

We were visiting Munising and ended up with a flat tire, luckily within walking distance of this…read moreplace. My boyfriend walked up to the shop. Tom was eating lunch at the time, but he quit eating to come take a look at the tire. He jacked up the car, removed the tire, and quickly found the issue (a screw, compounded by our use of fix-a-flat that was preventing us from being able to add air). He repaired the tire for a reasonable price, and it's been holding air as we continue on our trek. We were impressed with the great customer service. Thanks, Tom!

Max from advanced tech is the real deal. He made sure I was well taken care of during one of the…read morehardest couple months of my life. Not only did they deliver on their promise but they made sure I was able to get to work and maintain my life during the 2 months my car was in the shop. All said and done it's running amazing. Max really made sure I stayed calm and positive that everything was going to be handled. I will go back and I recommend to anyone needing major repairs.

Great service! I got several things replaced/fixed on my car and it was done within a day and at a…read moregood price. They have a towing service as well. The tow truck showed up very quickly- within 15 minutes of my phone call! I would bring my car here in the future.

I cannot say enough great things about the staff at Ideal. Setting up appointments is super easy…read moreand VERY convenient! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. We thought bringing a foreign car to the rugged north - with no dealership in sight - was a dicey decision, but the folks at Ideal have taken care of everything that our precious VW Beetle needs. I feel that we are treated very well and we receive expert care here. As a woman, I'm giving extra kudos for the Ideal staff, because they make me feel heard and respected. I am an old school motor head, having wrenched on cars with Dad decades ago. Sadly, so many shops and dealerships have acted as if I didn't know a dipstick from a torque wrench. The folks at Ideal put me at ease right away and make me feel very confident with their estimates and opinions. While I never hope to have car trouble, I hope that I can always limp to Ideal to get things fixed!!

They were super communicative and really came through in an unexpected time of need. Not only was…read moretheir work impeccable, the cost was lower than the estimate because the labor time was shorter than expected. It would be easy to leave the few dollars tacked on the end because I wouldn't have known otherwise, but no. Now that's appreciable honesty right there!

Took my 51 Chevy pick up to Larson's. Was told that there was no availability until September 4. It…read morewas supposed to be in a parade on Labor Day and didn't think I would get it back in time. Chris took it upon himself to work extra hours a couple nights in a row to get me on the way and fixed before the parade. 10 thumbs up and five stars here on the service provided.

This is an outstanding operation! Over the past few years I've had many opportunities to have my…read moreaging (1995 Villager) worked on. I always felt that I was treated fairly and received quality repair.at good value. On more than one occasion "Tracy" walked over to my house to bring my van back to his garage. (3 to 5 blocks away)................... Small town favors but much appreciated.

Best guys around! Have known Terry and Tracy for a long time, I trust their work and I recommend…read moretheir services to everyone.

As an update to my earlier review I received a phone call directly from the owner. Once we had the…read moreopportunity to finally connect (mostly my fault due to travel), he expressed his concern for the situation and was very interested to hear about my experience. He was able to offer some further explanation and wanted to express that there was miscommunication about the type of battery and the options that could have been offered that had not been previously discussed. He listened carefully to my explanation of the events and offered solutions to correct the situation in a suitable manner which was greatly appreciated. He approached it professionally and with genuine concern, and with that, I believe it is the right thing to do to on my end to recognize his efforts and update my earlier comments. I appreciate the perseverance in reaching out to me in addition to his willingness to turn a bad situation into a fair and equitable solution. Much appreciated!

Brought my car in with a concern, they took a genuine look right away to make sure everything was…read moreokay. Super personable, kind, and knowledgeable about all things cars!!! HIGHLY recommend!! Thanks, Barron's!!!