If I could give more than 5 stars, I would, to really differentiate Mike from others. When you move to a new area, finding a trusted car mechanic is one of the most stressful endeavors. My family has found Mike and could not be happier or more grateful for his honesty, diagnostic and repair skills, very fair pricing, and his desire to please his customers, standing behind his work, and offering to go above and beyond. It has always been my experience that those who really are skilled in any craft or service can explain what needs to be done, so a person with no or limited knowledge can understand the situation. Mike has that ability, which reinforced my belief in his skills. That was my first compliment to Mike, a very personable guy with 30+ years experience. Since that first repair, having been recommended by a coworker, Mike has proven to be a trusted and skilled partner in trying to keep our cars on the road. While usually very busy, he will try to get you in sooner if a repair is emergent or a safety issue. When a national chain told me that I needed new shocks, when all I had them do was an oil change I had put off scheduling, Mike discovered nothing wrong with my suspension. Reinforces my skepticism of those national repair chains! He has helped us keep an older car running, while never recommending anything unnecessary, balancing cost against the age/mileage of the car in honest and thorough discussions. Recently while he certainly could do the engine work, he considered our cost, recommending that it was perhaps time to not put any more into a 19 yr. old car, that to this point had run well with acceptable maintenance costs. Mike even took time out of his busy day, to evaluate a new used car we were considering purchasing, asking nothing for that extra service. That is one of those above and beyond things he does for customers. He does not advertise, but rather relies on his satisfied customers to recommend him. Yes, you do need to call and schedule regular maintenance (he always calls back quickly and listens attentively), but that is a testament to the number of satisfied customers. read more