Please join me in celebrating Mike's Foreign Car Service! If that sounds over the top, here's why it's not. I had a loud rattle when the left front tire hit a bump so I took my car to a highly rated repair shop. They were able to hear the noise but said they couldn't find it. They also said they checked the suspension and that everything was OK. So I thought there wasn't a safety issue but I was still annoyed by the noise so I took my car to Mike. Mike found the problem--the coil spring was broken and a piece was lying loose in the suspension. The piece had a jagged edge and could have slashed the tire. Mike recommended struts on both of the front wheels and the car rides a lot better--plus it doesn't have the safety issue with the loose part of the spring. I'm including a picture of the broken off part of the spring that the first shop missed and that Mike found. So now do you understand why I'm celebrating Mike's Foreign Car Service? You should too! read more

Mike's Foreign Car Service is Top-notch! I went to them with squeaky belts on my 2008 Subaru Forester and they were able to diagnose the problem and fix it for a bargain. They didn't try to sell me on some story that my belts needed replaced or some tall tale like so many car places tell to make a profit. They warned me of some items on the car that are likely to need serviced in the future (many were already on my radar - so no surprises!) but they never tried to scare me into getting unnecessary work done. Finally, they educated me on some peculiarities regarding the make and model of vehicle and helped me feel overall like a truly valued customer and not just a way to make money. I will be going to Mike's for all of my Subaru's future needs! read more

Although Mike ended up not working on my vehicle, I had a great experience with him. My car was leaking coolant BAD. I had it towed to Mike who looked at it the same day for me and found I needed my water pump replaced, which is a costly service. Instead of just making the repair, Mike took it upon himself to do some research and found this issue was actually a recall that should be covered under my warranty. He called the dealership for me and found it was covered, so by taking it to them I did not need to pay anything. I really appreciated him going above and beyond and saving me a TON of money. Additionally, he didn't charge me to take a look at the car. Any service I need in the future, I will for sure be returning! THANK YOU! read more

Mike's Foreign Car Service is an excellent auto shop. I took my truck to a dealership for routine maintenance which includes topping off all fluids, when I went to pick up my vehicle, I asked the front desk if they topped off the coolant (I knew it was low), and they responded with, it was full. I get home and check, the coolant was still low. Frustrated, I looked for a local family run shop that I could trust, and I found Mike's. I called and they were able to fit me into their schedule to make sure that all of the fluid levels were good. Next time that I need my vehicle serviced, I will be returning to Mike's Foreign Car Service. read more

I took my Fiat 500L to Mike's when the check engine light came on. They were able to get me in the same day I called. They ran a diagnostic and told me that in order to confirm what the computer was saying there was a $150 test they'd have to run. But even that might not be conclusive. He suggested they turn the light off and only run the test if it came back on. He did and it has not.... I cannot tell you how much I appreciate working with a company that is so honest. I think anyone else would have told me I needed the $150 test. Mike's has my loyalty and I don't think I'll be going anywhere else for service in the future! read more

In the midst of having a pretty bad week, my phone died two days ago and then the alternator goes out in my Acura this morning on the way to work. In a very irritated mood, I called Mike's, they were very friendly on the phone and provided a very reasonable estimate right away. I got my car over there by noon and a couple hours later it was all finished! I'm so thankful for their quick work and service. It saved me the headache of arranging transportation from leaving my car overnight at other places. I highly recommend this auto shop, they certainly earned a repeat customer in me. read more

I'm very particular about my cars, and I have only ever been thrilled and completely satisfied with Mike's. They've worked on things for me from a JDM sportscar to a modified autocross car without complaint, and the car always feels just right. I trust them 100%: I've taken my mom's and GF's cars there for very important, safety-related repairs. They're also completely transparent and straightforward; I wish I could find someone this good/honest to work on my house! I seriously cannot say enough nice things about Mike's. read more

I was on the search to purchase a vintage 1980 MGB and Mikes Foreign Car Service was very helpful. Mike would guide me through questions to ask about the vehicle and then evaluate it based on its specs. I purchased a car from NJ and Mike got it all tuned up and it has been driving great ever since. If you know anything about these types of cars they usually have a lot of problems but Mike and his team have done a fantastic job with this little guy. They are a pleasure to work with. Honest and fair. read more

Mike's has always provided ridiculously fantastic service. I work nearby and have arranged to drop off my car for an oil change in the morning and then picked it up in the early afternoon. His prices are great and the people are friendly. When I wrecked my car, Mike was the first person I called. He wasn't able to do body work, but referred me to a friend of his who not only made my car look like new, but also saved me a lot of money. I would whole-heartedly recommend Mike's without reservation. read more

Excellent service and quality work. Trust me. I have been through many mechanics. This one is a keeper. He was able to give me a complete diagnostic and talked w me about priority and safety fixes and those that should be attended to but not currently a safety concern. He also gave me cost estimates on each proposed service before moving forward. Cost is reasonable. Service is excellent. Timing of when fixes will be done on point. I think I found my mechanic. read more

I have a 1979 MGB & Mike's Foreign Car is the only one that I have found that is trustworthy, dependable and honest. I had a problem with my tire and tried to work with AAA, Goodyear & Discount Tire and none of them knew what they were talking about. One said it was a valve stem, another said my rim was bent but they were all wrong. Mike knew what the problem was (inner-tube was bad) and had it replaced and back to me within 24 hours at a very fair price. read more

Mike recently did a third party inspection for me on a gently used car I bought. He fit me into his schedule quickly and took time to explain all of his findings. Prior to taking my car here, I had been driving an hour south any time I had car issues because I did not have a mechanic in the Columbus area that I knew and trusted; after my recent experience at Mike's, I will definitely be bringing my car to him for any future service or problems!!! read more

I am new to Columbus and was looking for a reputable and honest mechanic. I have typically used dealerships in the past. Mike's came highly recommended and I have been very pleased with his honesty, professionalism, and kind nature. He takes the time to explain things and does not try to sell unnecessary parts or services. He is very reasonable and I am so happy I found him. It's a great experience every time! read more

We've been taking all our cars to Mike's for 10 years. We have never been disappointed. In fact we are always delighted with the service. Whether it's an oil change or a 120,000 mile check up, older car or new -- we can trust Mike and his team to take care of exactly what's needed. They are always able to do the work quickly and for a reasonable price. They are great at what they do and nice too! read more

They were very professional, called with updates and made an "old lady " feel that all is well with my auto! They did things quickly and efficiently, exactly the way they said they would . They are my new service provider. My guy retired last summer and it's hard to find someone trustworthy! They were recommended to me and I am passing on the recommendation! Excellent customer experience here. read more

After being referred by friends of mine, I took our 18 year old car to Mike's. After giving me a detailed run-down of what it needed, he posed the possibility that we might be better off putting that money toward a different car. We appreciated the advice, especially as it meant that Mikes was NOT getting business out of the diagnosis when he could easily have strung us along on for awhile. read more

A rare find. Even though I was a first time customer, they worked me in to check out a used car I was getting for our daughter. They gave very useful advice and solid service. They did a very thorough check and were highly professional and kind. Such a great experience dealing with MJ and Mike. I'll sleep better knowing our daughter's car is in Theo capable, caring hands. Steve A. read more

I have brought my Ford Edge here two times for repairs and one time for typical maintenance and had a great experience all three times. They take the time to look over your car and explain anything that is high importance and low importance rather than expecting you to have every minor problem repaired. They also explain why the necessary repairs are important. Extremely satisfied. read more

I am from Cincinnati and traveled to Columbus to look and maybe purchase a used automobile in Columbus. Mike and his team inspected the vehicle and gave me the pros / cons of the specific car. They were valuable resources as they made me aware of some issues, to bring up to the dealership, which assisted in the conversation of purchasing the car. I definitely recommend Mikes. read more