I have a large camper van that's over 8 feet tall and over 8700 pounds, so it's not easy to find an auto repair shop to service it (even though it's basically a Dodge b3500 Van that dodge has been making for over 2 decades) Bill(manager) did some research and decided that he would take on my van for a starter RR. It was dropped off at 7:30am and was pleasantly surprised by a 11:30 pick-up call. Bill's quote for a starter RR was about $450, being a very good price as it would have been several hundred dollars more from a RV center and would be several weeks before they could get to it. The kicker being that it didn't need a starter after all, it was just a wire from starter to relay that need to be replaced, saving me hundreds of dollars more. Thanks, Bill, for your honesty and getting me on the road again. read more

I cannot say enough great things about 4th Street. I have taken my 10-year-old car there for several years and have never received anything but outstanding, honest, fairly-priced service. I trust them implicitly and as a person who is not particularly mechanically-minded, that's really important. Bill who takes the work in, distributes the work to the great techs and mechanics in the garage, is a very kind and knowledgeable person and answers every question I have. 4th street takes my car in, checks it out, Bill calls me with the quote and good explanation of what needs to be done and why and when! I never ever walk away feeling like I've been in any way bamboozled, quoted for services I didn't need, or anything close to that. The other great thing is that since my car is a Hyundai hybrid (and one of my kids has an old old BMW) if there are things that 4th Street knows are specific to our makes and models that is not their area of expertise, they'll tell me that as well so I can take the cars to the dealership or BMW-specific repair places. This has only happened a couple of times but I definitely have appreciated that guidance from Bill and staff. A million thanks to Bill and 4th Street Auto in Royal Oak for keeping my car safe and on the road and explaining everything I need to know before any work is done. Plus, they are just great people to deal with every single time! read more

We've been taking our cars here since 1984 very honest in their work, if you don't need it you wont get conned into getting it

Bill and his team provide exceptionally honest, competent and fair priced service. My 2012 Ford Escape has been serviced by Fourth Street Auto for 20 years and operates like it's still in 2013 condition. Putting your vehicle in their expert hands is like having an outstanding on call mechanic in your family. read more

I stopped in this morning because I had a loose headlight and I'm about to turn in a lease vehicle. They were kind, looked at it right away, and were amazing to work with. Place is clean, small but comfortable waiting space with coffee. Great website. Nice staff. I'm definitely glad I checked them out and will be frequenting for my future vehicle needs! read more

This place is AMAZING! Seriously, I first found them when my car's brakes were making a horrible noise. Bill was wonderful and did some diagnostics for me same day, but then pointed out it was an issue caused by the dealership and won't take my money. Fast forward to present day I purchased a van and it needed an oil change and I asked them to add an inspection, it was so detailed. I got the brakes replaced and a coolant flush. The shop was able to do all the work and have it back to me in a few days even though I told them it was low priority. I can't recommend them enough. read more

I highly recommend 4th Street Auto Care because they're honest, provide good customer service, and perform excellent work at reasonable prices. I drove into 4th Street Auto Care this morning with the undercarriage of my Acura TSX ripped back after a night of slaloming through the snow and ice. Bill took my car in right away without an appointment and repaired it while I waited. They did a great job, were honest, communicated about what went wrong, and explained how they repaired it, all in about 20 minutes. I brought my car to them once before for an oil change / scheduled maintenance, and to replace my brakes (as my dealer had recommended). 4th Street inspected my car and told me that replacing the brakes was unnecessary at this time. They could have made a buck off of me, but they were honest and delivered excellent service. And their service of my vehicle was much less than what the dealer would have charged. read more

Always fair and honest in dealing with them. Good guys who do stand work. We always go here fir repairs.

I 've been gong to 4th street auto for years. Years!!!I recently went there to find out they (Rick) wanted over 1000 bucks to put in a new radiator. I told them it was too much and went down the street to Top Tech and had it done for 300. Suffice it to say, See ya, 4th Street! read more

Very honest. Bit pricey, but I know only work I need is being done.

4th Street Auto is the only place I will take any of my vehicles ever!! I consider the owner, Bill, to not only be a genius mechanic but also a truly good and honest person. My husband and I and our daughter have had many occasions to have a vehicle serviced by 4th Street Auto and have never been charged anything above what is a normal and reasonable rate and also the repairs have been right on target and perfectly executed...Bill always gets back with us in a timely fashion regarding the status of our repairs and the cost of the repair. He and his auto repair are the best and they will continue to get my business and that of my loved ones and friends. read more

We've always received superb and honest service from Bill and 4th Street. My family's taken multiple vehicles here for care over the years, and consistent service has been given to all of them. They let us know what their honest opinion is on what needs to be fixed for safety, and what can be taken care of at a later date. read more

Brought my car in for a small repair, prior to a road trip, with only 30 minutes notice and they got it done quickly and with a smile. I didn't ask how much it would cost, as they were well reviewed and I wanted to see how they would handle it. When they were done, they refused to take my money for 15 minutes of work, the repair was free of charge. They even checked the fluid levels and tire pressure to make sure I was all set for my trip. Impressed with the service and customer care. The repair was well done too. read more

These guys were great. I hadn't yet found a new place to take my car in when I had issues (a family friend used to handle all of my issues but has since retired and moved away) and I was really nervous about finding a new place. Well... I've found my new place. I had a really pesky problem with my alternator. It would only act up sporadically. And Bill was very helpful talking me through my decisions. He told me what he would do but also made me feel very comfortable in making my own decisions, considering my car was not easy to diagnose (seriously, every time I drove it in, it acted fine once it got to the shop... GRRRR). Finally, when I decided to let them change the alternator, they had it done within a couple of hours. I had my car the same morning I dropped it off. And everytime I had a problem, they were so accomodating with my schedule. Seriously Bill and Terry were the best. If you're looking for a local, trustworthy auto repair place, you can't do better than 4th Street Auto. read more

We take both our cars here and have always been satisfied. I like that they give us options. They'll let us know if we can get away with not fixing something right now or they'll give us a low-cost alternative to an expensive but not-life-threatening repair. read more

I always trust 4th street auto. They do a great job and they are prompt with service and their communication. I went in their with squeaky brakes, fully intent on getting new ones, and they advised me that my brakes were fine and if I could get past the little bit of noise they will work fine. Most places would of just did as I asked and charged me for new brakes. read more

Overpriced ...OVER PRICED... he charged me 2 X the price of the parts... Alternators from Autozone was for $140 (remanufactured alternator) and the charged me $350 for the same item. He also charged me $57 just to charge my car battery (OMG, OMG, OMG). His hour rate is $108 which is not bad. $70 for belt ($30 at AutoZone) .. at the end of the day i Paid $750 for alternator change and belt....it's way overpriced, my friend got his alternator somewhere else and they charged him only $350 ( $120 for alternator). read more

These guys GREAT!!! They service all my vehicles, they're honest, fair and prompt! Especially Bill, he's the man!

I just paid for a fuel leak repair, but feel the need to thank THEM publicly and profusely. 4th Street opened conveniently at 7am today, Monday. Bill, the man working behind the desk, was HONEST, straightforward, and courteous. My repaired vehicle was returned in a professional, reliable fashion. I wouldn't (and you shouldn't, either) go anywhere else. read more

4th Street Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Very nice and honest people-thought had problem with brakes. They checked everything out, and took a road test, finding no problems. Did not charge anything. Who could you find that would do this? Went there for first time after S&K went out of business-they had worked with them in the past. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. I've only been coming here a short time, but they are always efficient in their work, and very friendly! I always recommend them to my friends and family. read more

The mechanics here are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, explanatory, and honest. They tried to save me money at every turn and went above and beyond in providing me and my vehicle with top quality service. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else, and I live 30 min away. read more

I took my wifes car in when they were closed and left it in their lot. When they opened in the morning, I called Bill from 250 miles away and had him deduce the problem. Within an hour he called back with the diagnosis and reapir price. They had it fixed in 24 hours and allowed me to pay by credit card over the phone. Later that day the car was picked up running good as new! They have my Royal Oak area business from now on. Gary Russell Gaylord, MI. read more

I absolutely enjoy doing business with the gentlemen at Fourth Street Auto; Bill, Terry, and Rick are incredibly kind, skilled, and honest. Seriously, I cannot express the peace of mind that I have knowing that these craftsmen consistently provide me with a safe, well-functioning vehicle at an honest cost. Been going there for years. read more

4th Street Auto has been so helpful to me in my many times of need with my 12 year-old vehicle. These days it seems everyone buys a new car instead of repairing their old one, but the times are a-changing and when you can keep something longer without throwing it away, you should. When you can support local businesses in your community, you should. When you can promote a good, honest business - you should. I can count on these skilled repair specialists to get the job done and not snooker me on other repairs or costs. They are professional and courteous, even when I have pushed my car into the lot cursing and screaming. I never appreciated what problem-solving goes into repairing the actual problem when something goes wrong on a car, and I have definitely put these fellas up to some challenges over the 3 years I've been taking my car there. Work is done quickly (this shop is BUSY, there is no time to jerk customers around with unnecessary repairs) and the prices are more than fair considering they stand behind their work, parts, and repairs. I highly recommend this shop as some of the best - both skilled and honest - in their trade. 4th Street Auto keeps your car going the extra mile! read more

Nice to have a local shop you can trust. They are honest and do a great job of communicating with you in regards to urgent repairs vs things that can be dealt with in the future. Although they might not be the cheapest on the block, they are the most honest and do quality, trustworthy repairs that they are willing to warranty. Plus, who really wants to go to the cheapest guy on the block and end up just having to have it redone or go to the dealership who will just replace a part and charge you because the manual says its time rather than actually checking the part. I highly recommend you bring your car here for service. You won't be disappointed with the service, quality or honesty of the staff. read more

I'm not typically one to leave reviews, but felt I had to after my experience with 4th Street Auto Care. Rick and his team made my experience as easy as possible from beginning to end. They are attentive, detail oriented, and incredibly honest. I cannot recommend this location highly enough -- all of their glowing reviews are very well earned! read more

Great job with my truck. Checked my brakes for me, and reassured me that they were fine and didn't need changing yet. Great price on synthetic oil change...much lower than those quick lube places. Very nice owner read more

I love this place! These guys have helped me out every time. They're the most honest mechanics I've ever met. Seriously! I send everybody I know to them. Bill plowed my driveway one year, free of charge, just because these guys are so nice. My wife took our 1999 volvo to an auto repair place and got an estimate that was obscene (well over a grand). We took it over to 4th street and there was barely anything wrong with it (a hundred bucks or so). I've never written a review of anything, really! But these guys are the BEST! Trusted mechanics are like honest lawyers - if you find one, hang on for dear life!! ;) read more

Glad I found an auto place I can trust. Rick and his team are friendly and honest. They are helpful and answer questions so a non-car guy like me can understand. My wife and two sons take their cars here also and they are all treated great. We even had 4th Street check out a couple used cars we were considering buying and they gave us a written list of what we should know about the cars. Repairs are done quickly and the prices are fair. read more

Expert mechanics, fast service, great customer care. I've been a loyal customer for many, many years and many, many vehicles. Zero complaints! read more

I can only say great things about Bill and the staff there. My friend and I brought her vehicle in for repair. After an assessment, they informed me what the total charges to fix would be; the car wasn't worth that much. They did this without charge; I greatly appreciated their honest feedback. Very easy to work with; trustable. read more