These guys make me actually LOOK FORWARD to getting work done on my car, no joke. They are…read moreextremely likable, which is weird in a mechanic, right? Of course, they have all the other chops, too. Here's the skinny: -EXTREMELY knowledgable on foreign collectibles AND everyday drivers. -Can do everything the BMW dealer can, at a fraction of the price per hour -Real human beings to interact with regarding scheduling, pricing, and service. They love cars and they love making owners happy. No fancy shmancy cappuccino / bagel station to recover costs on. (ahem, BMW DEALERS) -They work on an assortment of collectible "weekend" cars so there's always some eye candy to check out while you wait. -Pricing can't be beat -Extremely honest. They always show you exactly what needed to be done, and are good at coaching you through any decisions needed. -They will work to get you in and out at a time convenient for you. Despite being 30 miles away from us, these guys have been the exclusive shop for our '96 Volkswagen Cabrio and our '04 BMW X3 since we moved to Michigan. In fact, I don't think I would still own a BMW if I didn't have these guys to work on it. :)

Automotive Techniques was our go to service provider for our European vehicles for a number of…read moreyears. Dave was our primary, and only contact, and he certainly ran the shop and specifically the front office. Results were typically very good. For myself, I recommended Automotive Techniques several times. After not requiring their services for a few years, I returned last year with my son's car. To my surprise, Dave was not there. In fact, no one was at the front desk. I had to find someone in the back room where 2-3 folks were watching TV. I asked, "Is Dave here?". The response was, "Dave is gone" (with a chuckle). Turns out, the gentlemen who provided an update was the owner - someone I had not met for the 15 years. "Finding" someone in the shop became the standard, as no one sat at the front desk. Moreover, it later seemed there were limited customers coming in. Which, I later did not find surprising at all. This was start of an amazingly frustrating experience which was supposed to start with a simple diagnosis of a power failure problem. Front desk was piled with paper and in disarray. Looking back to the rear office - same. Before Dave left, they switched to a new system to run the shop service operations. Because the previous customer data was not moved to the new system, there were 2 systems to look up past service for history and a new system for new service. It was clear the owner did not really know how to operate either system. He could not answer any of my questions and got frustrated quickly, waving off any inquiries. He told me to "come back" the following week to book an appointment because the entire shop was leaving for a conference. (And it was clear he did not have a handle on how to book appointments). A bad decision on my part, I did come back hoping the service would still be positive despite initial impression. Got the appointment while the owner tried to fumble through past maintenance records to determine anything else needed or problem history. After 2 days, they could not diagnose the problem I brought the vehicle in for. To me, there were not trying at all. They found another problem that they choose to focus on because it was obvious and easily fixable. The springs. I actually had to offer to drive the vehicle to try and replicate the problem because they gave up. I authorized the springs. Took 2 days to receive them for some reason. Car has now been in the shop 4 days - nothing done. Then, they could not find the wheel lock in the afternoon (they never bothered to look in advance or ask for it). I tell them it is in 1 or 2 places. They cannot find it. I come to the shop. I find it almost immediately. In the glove box like I told them. Because of the delays trying to find the wheel lock, they cannot complete the work until next day. In the end, I made probably 4 trips to the shop. Spent all kinds of time supporting the efforts on my time. They did not address the primary problem. Vehicle was in the shop for 5 days plus a weekend. Received the full bill of course for the springs and attempting to diagnose the power failure at $175/hour, no discount for all the troubles. Not even an apology or acknowledgement. Certainly an apathetic attitude throughout. Might be a technical genius when it come to fixing car, but certainly could use some assistance in running a service operations and being attentive to customer service. Needless to say, found another provider and very (very) happy with them.

Call first ... save a lot time…read more To be honestly I love this shop - the owner is very honest with the prices and if you get a quote for another business; then 80% of time he can beat the price. Make sure you have the quote with you as well - he doesn't like of course when he get lairs trying to get over on the price. I've been going there since 2007 and I've haven't went anywhere else since then when it come to my vehicles. He'll give you a list of things wrong and you can go at your own pace depending how serious your vehicle need TLC. **The business has also expanded to another location as well off of Escorse road. Please note - if you are unsure what's wrong with your vehicle; I highly suggest not to guess but to get it looked over. He provides several options for people because the hardship some people are going through.

Be warned! Scammers…read more110% Caught red handed several times for one friggin job, which they had to redo because of their installation, so instead they called Monroe and said they gave them bad parts and got new ones. That's Monroe's loss because the reason the struts were no good was because they left the giant stickers across the top of them and they couldn't seat to the car. I drove my sister an hour on the freeway twice with the car like this, steering all unsteady. They even tried to fake it like they fixed the struts and called me begging to get the car which I couldn't, only to call the next morning and found out it wasn't pulled in until then. So he was trying (desperately) to get me to pick up the car, (I'm sure with they had cut the stickers out, because it had never entered the shop yet. They put the struts in the next day when they arrived. Had I picked up my car Mike would have made up a story about me picking up my car I am sure and kept the brand new struts from Monroe, hoping I wouldn't notice in the few days left I had in my warranty that the car was still unstable. There was also a very serious problem with the rear axle which I know they had their hands on to put shocks on but they didn't mention it to me because they Cherry picked their work. This is how I first met Mike at the telegraph location. I have worked on cars at home, I'm aware of how much shops charge, and asked him for a quote. It was so long ago I don't remember specifically it might been a hub, but I recognize an "I don't want to do it" price when I see it. Later it turned out it cost half of what he had quoted me being the point. So I already knew the telegraph location was sketchy then they moved the sketchy guy to the Ecorse location so that makes me think that they're all sketchy and I'm done with them and I think anyone should be warned the same.

This is a FANTASTIC repair facility. Knowledgeable mechanics, timely service, very thorough, and…read moretheir Quality and expertise is above the average. These guys do not play around, they tell you exactly what you need, and repair your vehicle in a timely manner. 20 stars would be given if I could.

Prompt and courteous service by K&S on the air conditioning system in my Dodge Nitro…read more Good value. Will be back.

Purchased used Aviator plug in hybrid. Great car great price, easy no pressure sales…read more 1st service treated like VIP, very refry

We had an outstanding experience working with Sam at Varsity Lincoln! From the moment we walked in,…read moreSam Jamoua was kind, attentive, and genuinely focused on making sure we had a great experience. He even stayed late to accommodate our schedule, which we truly appreciated. He made the entire car-buying process smooth, stress-free, and easy from start to finish. Sam was patient with all of our questions, never made us feel rushed, and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about their customers and goes above and beyond, we highly recommend asking for Sam. Thank you for making what can often be a stressful experience such a positive one!

Everybody needs a "guy". You know, that rare blend of trustworthy meets integrity in a sea full of…read morecheats and price gaugers. I'm a computer guy, but Nick is my mechanic guy. The 1st time we met 12 years ago I was telling him about an ignition issue I was having with my ex's 2000 GMC Jimmy and before I got halfway through describing the symptoms he already told me what the problem was and what was needed to fix it, I debated with him a bit and remember saying "You haven't even seen the car how can you be so certain?", his answer came straight from the pages of a recall notice and at that moment I knew I had a good one. A year later he had a falling out with the shop owner and was gone, it took me 8 months to track him down from shop to shop until I found out that he had his own place and was now his own boss. This man does things the right way and knows how to treat people, it's not just his profession, it's his way of life. When you find a "guy" like Nick it is natural to keep him a secret, but the world needs to know that more people like him exist. In a nutshell, he will be honest, accurate and affordable... if you car is fixable he will fix it, but if it's not he will tell you to take it in the backyard and give it an honorable death (like he did with my girlfriend's 1997 Mazda 626). Try him one time, that's all it takes; you will be writing a Yelp review saying the same thing that his other customers already say... he's your "guy".

We take our cars here for everything! They know exactly what that funny sound is or obscure issue…read more We love their honesty, fair pricing & quick turnaround service. We've used them for extensive damage working with insurance claims, as well as normal day to day maintenance. I would highly recommend them!