The business isn't the same since the owner Art sold it several years ago. You can tell by the…read moreolder reviews vs. the reviews in the last couple years. I no longer take my vehicles there and either do my family members. There are better shops in the area that we prefer. Newer owner just doesn't run it like a true mechanic.

These people are liars I took. My equinox into Tuffy for a full service synthetic oil change,…read more vehicle inspection, and tire rotation. . I called the next day at 3 PM to see if my car was ready and they said about 10 minutes. I picked it up and went home. I noticed that the tire rotation had not been done when the woman behind the counter lied to me. The reason why I know this is because I removed the air cap from the passengers rear tire when I got home. I noticed the same tire was in the rear, and I called and notified them. They told me that sometimes they go side to side instead of front to back. I told him that neither had not been in touched. Also, none of my fluids were topped off as my add fluid for the window light was still on. In the morning the next day, I went to Belle tire and paying them to do the rotation and check my fluids during the inspection. They showed me my cabin and air filter which were filthy and should've been pointed out if Tuffy really did an inspection. I've been going there for the past three years never a problem Tuffy now lost me as a customer and their ethics are horrible. I keep my car impeccable, and don't even know if the oil was changed. Never again and you should be ashamed to yourself.

In February, my wife spun out on ice and smacked a curb. This broke several suspension components…read moreon the car. I am including several screenshots of the diagnosed issues and repairs made in early March. Few weeks later I was driving the car and noticed the rear tire was low on air. I took the car back in. They said it needed a valve stem replacement. They charged me to replace it. I don't know why the valve stem would have suddenly had a problem since they just repaired it all, but it was a cheap repair In early June, I called back and told them that the tire was losing air again. I also noted that something didn't feel right about the cars steering. Especially on sharp turns. A clanging sound, or something with the suspension banging against itself under the car. My wife noted there were sounds when braking as well. I was scheduled to bring the car back in, but my mom suddenly passed away and all things got put on hold. In August we took the car back in. We mentioned the same things as when I called in June, though they really emphasized the brake noise the most. I reminded them on the clanging sounds and odd jerking movements when I did sharp turns of the wheel. I stressed I just wanted them to make sure that the repairs were all done properly and that the car was 100% safe for my family. I don't know anything about mechanics, I simply wanted assurance the car was safe to drive. Patrick assured me he had it test driven and would do so again. He also assured me it was 100% safe, and there were no issues. The one thing they found wrong on the August visit was the valve stem needed to be replaced. On the same tire as the last repair in April. I reminded them that they already replaced this a month prior. He did remove the charge but was unable to explain why it needed to be replaced again. Come October, the SAME TIRE is losing air again. I that the same tire is losing air, and the steering/suspension issues were worse. When I brake it would veer to the left. I spoke with Mike (not at all pleasant) and he said the tire pressure issue was 'cold weather', and the veering issue was 'brake torque'. I told him I needed to make sure it was safe for my family! I agreed to bring it back in but the car hadn't driven right since we got it back in March. The tire was losing air 3 TIMES now. I had to keep clearing my schedule to bring the car in. I decided to make an appointment with FOX Buick GMC instead. FOX discovered that the bolts on the lower control arm (DETROIT GARAGE REPLACED AND REPAIRED IN MARCH) were loose. They said they were likely never torqued down, as they don't just become loose on their own. The CASTER & CAMBER, as well as the BRACE were ALL MISSING. They were just replaced and repaired 6 months prior. FOX said it was UNSAFE to drive, and I was LUCKY the wheel hadn't fallen off! My WIFE AND KIDS are in this car all the time. I had to leave my car with FOX for a week while they repaired it. It cost me $1,200 out of pocket. AND, THEY SAID the SAME tire needed a valve stem replacement! The same thing that Detroit Garage claimed they had done 2 TIMES ALREADY in the past few months. I called, and I emailed them pics and videos of the issues from FOX. They replied back with deflection. Said I should have better described the issues that I was experiencing so they knew where to look better. They also never explained the valve stem issue and why it needed a 3rd replacement. They refunded nothing. They covered no payments. They offered no apologies. They simply told me I should have brought it back to them again, and I chose not to (after being at their shop 3 times in the prior 6 months, and none of it properly addressed). THEY SHOULD HAVE REPAIRED THE CAR RIGHT TO BEGIN WITH! Quite simply put, they SCREWED UP THE REPAIR TO BEGIN WITH. My family could have been very seriously hurt. I have plenty of context and notes from FOX Buick describing how this is directly related to the replacement of all the parts and repairs that The Garage did for me in March.

Take your car or truck to a dealership. they charge less and give more respect. I will never be…read moreback. John

Over the past four years, we have spent nearly $5,000 on repairs to our family vehicles at Dan's…read moreAuto Clinic. When I first began using their services, I was assured that diagnostic fees would be waived if repairs were authorized and completed. However, in recent visits, I noticed that diagnostic fees were being charged in addition to approved repairs. On top of that, I have experienced verbal quotes that were not honored. For my most recent--and final--repair, I was billed for an additional 0.5 hours beyond the verbal quote I was given over the phone. This additional charge was never authorized and was simply added to my bill. During a recent visit, I asked for a written estimate for maintenance work and was instead given a verbal number. When I insisted on a written estimate, they outright refused. While the quality of their repair work itself has generally been good, their lack of transparency, refusal to provide written estimates, and disregard for honoring their own quotes demonstrate a business practice I find unacceptable. Dan's Auto Clinic may try to present itself as an honest small-town business, but in my experience, their actions show that chasing extra charges matters more to them than maintaining integrity or building long-term customer relationships.

Denise is awesome. The mechanics do a very good job. The shop is always busy with loyal customers…read more Remember you get what you pay for. These guy do a good job every time.

Best car service around! Very honest and they explain everything they do regarding their prices. We…read moreare very happy with the quality of service.

In my four and a half years of owning my vehicle, this is the first time I've had such a high level…read moreof trust and confidence in an auto shop as I do with Sovel's Auto Service. That is saying a lot because as a woman who doesn't know a lot about automobiles, I have had a low level of trust in most auto mechanics. I know that the dishonest ones see a ton of dollar signs and the ability to do a half-ass job without my knowing so I have to keep coming back to fix unnecessary things. Before coming to Sovel's, I had heard other business owners say good things about them, so they have a good reputation in the area. I have had a routine oil change as well as transmission mount replacements. Pricing is fair and my vehicle has never run so smoothly. Service is friendly and they are straightforward with what needs to be done. I can tell there is no runaround. There are plenty of auto mechanics closer to my house but I will be returning to Sovel's Auto Service.

Great place. Vince was super helpful. Recommended by oil change guys up the street and when the…read more2002 Camry needed some fixing I decided to stop here. Glad I did. Knowledgable, honest, good price. Will keep going back and now will start going for tune ups instead of the dealership.

My husband bought a car off of them 2 months ago. He didn't drive it more then 6 miles and it broke…read moredown. When he went back to talk to the owner of the car and shop he was basically given his card and told "good luck" since then we have had to dump as much into the car as we paid for it 3,000$. I know buying a used car is risky but we felt like he had done an excellent job on my car and he was a mechanic that he was trustworthy..... couldn't have been more wrong. I wouldn't do business whit this man ever again and hopefully this review will save someone from making the same mistake we did.

These guys do a great job. Dependable and they won't overcharge you. Knowledge of automotive is…read morevery good.

I just picked up a 2003 GMC Envoy that had been used for towing a landscaping companies lawn mowers…read morearound. Car is in great shape, engine runs great, low mileage so dropping a little $$$ into rebuilding the front end was a no brainer IF I found a trustworthy mechanic to do the job. I got 2-3 estimates before my landlord suggested Chris. My landlord is a classic car buff and has been working with Chris @ Thayer for over 20 years. The tip more than paid off as not only did Chris put a plan together get my car back on the road, he also fixed three other issues (radiator/brakes/fuel filter) for the price that others wanted to just fix the front end - parts, labor, all included. Chris even took the extra step to research how to fix the issue of the 'dead' instrument panel which is a common soldering joint problem with many of the GM's of the time (2003-2005) - FOR HALF the price I saw everywhere else. That's the next step in the plan, I have a new and hopefully life long mechanic I can trust and is also a very honest, polite, real person to work with. Go to Thayer and work with Chris!!! -AndyK

Huge shout out to Paul's Automotive, I've taken several cars here over the years and have always…read morebeen given great service/repairs at a fair price! I recently hit a deer and he took a look and advised me to tow it to a body shop asap. I was unaware the deer had done that much damage and probably would have continued driving it not knowing I was leaking coolant which would have turned out badly on my end. Thanks to Paul taking a look (didn't charge anything) I will be doing as he suggested. Thank you Paul and your associate as well!!

I have to give a shout out to the team at Paul's. We have lived in Commerce Township for 19 years…read moreand Paul's has serviced multiple vehicles of ours over the years. Each time they have worked on one of our vehicles they have diagnosed the issue correctly and professionally repaired the issue in a timely manner at a reasonable price to the market. I highly recommend Paul's if you live in the area.

Great service and quality work at a good value for your money. Can't get much better than that.read more

We were quoted by a company that sells tires and does minor repairs that our suspension system was…read moretotally shot and would cost more than $4 thousand to repair...on a car worth $1,600. We next took our car to Painless Autoworks,. The vehicle was thoroughly checked out and test driven, which took them quite a bit of time. They found nothing wrong with the car, whereas this established tire dealership franchise was trying to charge us thousands of dollars for unneeded work. We later found out that we were not the only ones who experienced high estimates for unnecessary work at this firm. I asked the gentleman at Painless Autoworks how much we owed them for their time. He said we owed "nothing." In a time of bad customer service, dishonesty and greed by some businesses, I feel blessed to have found an auto repair business that I can trust. Thank you Painless Autoworks. You've renewed my faith that there are still honest businesses in the auto repair industry.

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!

Nick and his team are awesome. They have serviced my car as well as my daughters. They take time…read moreexplain the concern and issues with you car. They always provide 100 customer service and the pricing is always affordable.