I just purchased a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas on May16, 2026 from a dealership in Nunica, MI after…read moredriving it home back to Kalamazoo I noticed fluid leaking I thought it was from the radiator because the fluid was clear, 10 days later the check engine light came on saying check my oil level during these ten days I started hearing the brakes squeal. On May 21, 2026, I called Master Mechanics because they specialize in Volkswagen and other European vehicles. They couldn't get it in that day I had to wait until May 27, 2026, because they were booked up and Memorial Day was coming on May 26, 2026, that's when the check engine light came on. I paid 39.95 for them to check out my oil leak issue and I paid 39.95 for them to check out why my brakes was squealing when braking. Well, they said my brakes look fine and that the noise was coming come the belt tensioner. After leaving the shop my brakes were still squealing here and there by the time I get almost home the brakes are squealing more. Well, I had to go into the hospital for a procedure on my heart in two days. I said I will deal with this after my procedure and so I did I called them back and was told to bring it in for a recheck, well the mechanic comes to me outside where I was seating saying it's your brake pads and asks me to get in the vehicle with him while drives so I can show him what I hear while driving so off we go, he says to me I wasn't the mechanic who worked on your vehicle the first time I tell him that the other mechanics said the brakes were fine, so he hears what I was telling him about the brakes squeal noise he says yeah it's definitely your brake pads so we get back to the shop he says to me let me check it out some more so we don't have any more misdiagnose- miscommunications so he takes the vehicle out again with another mechanic in the vehicle with him they get back pull it in the garage, finally he brings the vehicle out and park it I walk over to him, so he's saying he wrote some notes and the men at the counter will be with me shortly eventually I get up to the counter and they guy at the counter says we looked back from when you first brought your vehicle in and we couldn't see the brakes! But it looks like the dealership changed the brake pads but used cheaper ones but yeah it's your brakes pad and we need to scuff your rotors, so I'm livid but I can't afford to get upset or stressed because of my heart failure so know he says and yeah you got another leak going on in the housing area around the oil filter, I paid 493.00 for the belt tensioner that had nothing to do with the squealing noise coming from the brakes because I googled this after I started hearing the squealing noise come back, the fact that I was told they couldn't see my brake issue the first time is insane when they specialize in my brand of vehicle!! I want a refund for that belt tensioner, my trust is out the door with this establishment, not to mention I brought my land rover to them back in the summer of 2024 about some issues I was having with it at that time they were informative and said I needed a new engine and they didn't want to put work into it and charge me for anything because the engine was failing already, which I kind of figured that because my timing chain was making a loud noise at the time. This experience was very irritating; they didn't offer any compensation on their lack concerning my brakes and charging me for something that was not the issue. This is not professionalism at all.

Called to have my FRM reprogrammed on my mini cooper. I was told a diagnostic was needed before any…read moreservice could be rendered as well as added labor cost, and unnecessary service that I didn't need or required. scam service

Timely. Good repairs (Audi brakes and axle) for a fair price. I also met the family! Dad, wife and…read moreson. Thank you for your service to our country and community. I will be back.

060620231956 End Review' This place is awesome in a word;…read moreMr. Persons was waiting for me and he finished very quickly and was very generous with his time! Simply put he honors his word, does a great job and taies good care of you. If you are a veteran, Mr. Person's and his son are Vets and treats you right. Hands down he's earned my future work! The only thing is the waiting room is his office and it's cramped but tolerable.l Thank you Mr. Persons Great JOB!

Called in for an alignment and they got my vehicle in quickly. The work was done right, and they…read moreshared a few recommendations that felt honest and helpful--never pushy. Great experience and value.

Provided an inspection of the vehicle. Seemed a little pricey but I knew my vehicles status prior…read moreto repairs. Paid it as it was my daughter's car and I needed to know everything is good. It's my daughter. Repairs were made in a timely matter/same day. I will follow up with my daughter as to how the vehicle is performing. I know costs of everything has gone up and I haven't paid to have brakes replaced in nearly 10 years but ouch. My bad as I didn't compare other shops prices as the vehicle is a Mazda and not everybody works on these. Waiting room: 8. Counter staff: 10. Pricing: ?. Quality of work: Will find out soon.

I've known the owner, Bob Cannon, for over 43 years now (as of 2021). We were kids when we first…read moremet. I was nine years old back then and he was eight years old I think (that was way back in 1978). We were neighbors for over 15 years. I don't let anyone else work on my car except Lowder's because I know and trust the owner, Bob, and I know that he will ALWAYS do right by me. He hasn't ever tried to pull a fast one on me (or any of my family or friends) like other mechanics do; he does what's actually needed or what I've asked to be done (IF it's legal of course but NOT if it's something illegal like putting a muffler on a vehicle that doesn't have a catalytic converter on it (or other stuff like that), because that's quite illegal!). He does the right thing, he always has that I know of and I've never heard anyone taking bad about him, EVER --- not even in high school. He's just and simply a great and honest man; and you can trust him. Oh! He WON'T give you some triple the price estimate and try to rip you off either, he's not like that at all. I refer people to go to him at Lowder's Automotive every single time someone is talking about having vehicle problems or the need of a good honest mechanic. He runs the office and front counter now and doesn't get under the cars anymore because he has some great people working for him there. He WON'T put up with a dishonest mechanic working in his shop either. I fully know that he would give them the boot too if they ever tried something like that! They work on lots of types of vehicles there and they're certified & licensed. And you can see the legal certifications and licenses posted there if you'd like to. He is an awesome person to know too. Talk with him awhile if you're wanting to know more about him and his business, I'm sure that he will fill you in on anything that you will need to know. He's been working on cars since we were kids. Oh, and BTW, he is still about Mopar too. Js. I'm a Chevy man myself but I don't hold the fact that he's into Mopar against him. LoL! So if you're into Dodge vehicles, especially big trucks, just bring that up and you're sure to have a nice conversation with him. Tell him that you read this on Yelp and that his old friend and neighbor Todd sent you. I hope that this helps your in your decision making. You simply can't go wrong with Lowder's at your service. Todd H.

I called Lowders excited to get my car fixed and was told to call back Monday morning only to be…read moredeliberately ignored. After calling three different times that day with space in between each call I gave up but just to make sure it wasn't just on my end or they were extremely busy I called off a different number, and immediately got an answer I took my business elsewhere.

I am a customer for life! I went in for an oil change. my car is old, and the last place…read moreapparently stripped my oil plug. When I was told, I about cried because I knew a dealer would charge me hundreds of dollars I didn't have. But the owner said he would try and fix it. He ordered a special tool, and he got the old one out in a minute flat!!! He saved me at least 300$. He took time he didn't have to, made calls he didn't have to, and did way above the normal he was required. Such a kind man. I would recommend this business to everyone

They say a fool and his money are soon parted. Not at Muffler Man…read more I've been to this Muffler Man location a few times with two vehicles over the last half-decade or so. I need an auto shop I can trust because I'm not enough of a gear-head to answer my own questions. Twice recently I've walked in talking like any crooked mechanic's ideal chump customer: no idea what's wrong, but ready to pay to fix it. Example 1: A year ago I brought my trusty old rust-bucket of a car in for a noisy exhaust. Nobody would've blamed them for simply doing the work I asked, but they did even better. They started with an inspection of the vehicle, and found a number of issues more serious than a mere noise problem. After checking with me, they started tallying up an estimate. Their official diagnosis: they *could* do a couple thousand dollars of repairs for me, but said I'd be wiser to save that money and put it toward buying a new car. Charge: $0. Example 2: Monday I hit a whopper of a pot-hole in my aforementioned new car. It blew out my tire, and bottomed-out my vehicle enough to dent the bumper. After getting the tire fixed the car felt fine, but I brought it to Muffler Man for an inspection, just to be sure the impact didn't cause any trouble. Their official diagnosis: no problems, nothing to fix. Charge: $0. I genuinely believe the folks who operate and run this shop would rather have a reputation for honesty than to have ill-gotten money. That's better than value -- that's values. That's why Muffler Man is my mechanic.

True family-owned, reliable, honest, friendly business. I had an urgent issue that they took care…read moreof quickly at a fair price. Couldn't recommend them higher. Wish there were more shops like this around.

Kirk and his team always do a top-notch job. They're especially good at repairing my old 1975…read moreVolkswagen Kombi bus. Their knowledge of these old Volkswagens is unrivaled in Michigan. He's helped me with our sons VW fastback and a Carmen Ghia that I've also had. Always doing a great job getting them up and running.

I have been taking our vehicles to Rusty's since I started driving. They have inspected and…read morediagnosed my vehicles and have even gave me an upfront quote on the repairs. Rusty's has always been upfront and honest on if any repairs are needed and what prices they would charge for parts. They are very kind when getting the job done and have never steered me wrong. My parents and grandparents have all been going to them since they first opened and I have even switched our fleet vehicles to them for service because they are a fairly priced and trustworthy company. I have even had a time where a mechanic accidentally backed my car into a hitch on someone else's bumper and they called me right away to notify me and let me know that they would replace the bumper. My vehicle was done within two days, and the bumper was brand new and no issues. They have always been a great company to deal with and are upfront with everything, speaking on this review from not only myself but three generations of my families' views on their company. If you are on a timeframe to make sure you get your vehicle back in time, they are always making sure they can work with you and keep you informed. Their customer service is outstanding and are always looking to go the extra mile.

Shady! Real friendly to u ! Trusted this A**h***! I wonder…read morehow much money I've overpaid him in the last 4 years. Paid twice for a part with same check lite issue. $300x 2 I can go on! Rusty quotes me $507 for a muffler on a 2007 Jeep Liberty. Had one put in for $220! Just went back to my NEW mechanic telling him whats already been done. Getting her ready 4 Winter! Nope wasn't done , but I paid for it! Thx Rusty Missing bolts , transmission seal still leaking! They just replaced GOOD Riddance!!

I see why they are so well rated! Stopped in to ask a few questions about my heating/cooling not…read moreworking, they took a look right away and found the issue. They are very transparent, family oriented, and here to simply help. I'm so grateful that I found a new, trustworthy place to take my vehicle! Also, did you know that some cars have spare fuses under the hood for replacement?! The owner informed me of that and no one has ever told me that before. Highly recommend this place!

Good honest and quality work with fair prices. No bs or markups. Great guys and will have my…read morebusiness anytime I need it!