1. Clarke's Garage

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Traverse City, MI

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Clarke's Garage

2.3 (3 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Auto engine repair

Auto transmission repair

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Olson's Auto Body

Olson's Auto Body

4.1
(9 reviews)

I was involved in a collision in January and was referred to Olsen's because they supposedly…read moreoffered loaner vehicles. My car became undrivable before their loaner was available, so I had to bring it in early. At drop-off, I spoke with Mary Jean, who agreed over the phone that I could pay the repair balance in installments since I needed to use my savings to purchase a temporary beater car. Based on that agreement, I went ahead and bought an inexpensive vehicle and waited for the repairs. Once the work was completed, the entire agreement was suddenly denied. I was then contacted by Deb, who immediately began pressuring me to either pay the full balance upfront or sell my car to them at an extremely low and unrealistic price. When I refused, she informed me they would start charging $100 per month just to keep my repaired vehicle on the lot--something never disclosed in advance. She repeatedly referenced a supposed "normal" rate of $100 per day as if it were a threat, even though none of this was part of the original conversation with Mary Jean. The behavior felt strategic and manipulative, designed to corner me into selling them my car. When I arrived with the $2,000 I had borrowed from a friend, the visible shock on Deb's face said everything--she clearly expected I'd have no choice but to give in. The entire situation made me feel like they were taking advantage of someone they assumed couldn't push back. The store manager refused to speak with me by phone and insisted on email only, adding to the frustration. Throughout the ordeal, I received dismissive remarks, including being told I "couldn't be trusted" to pay--even though their last-minute changes were the only reason the situation escalated. I genuinely cannot understand how a business operates this way and stays open. Between the shifting terms, undisclosed fees, pressure tactics, and lack of basic professionalism, this was one of the worst experiences I've had with any repair shop. I would strongly advise others to avoid Olsen's entirely.

The estimate went well. We wanted the estimate to replace rocker panels that were rusted out. The…read morepassenger door also needed to be replaced due to rust along the bottom of the door. Our Dodge Ram 1500 is a 2014. The estimator didn't want our business because the total was $32,685. Not worth his time or ours.

Service Shop and Speed

Service Shop and Speed

5.0
(2 reviews)

We were camping at Leelenau State Park and discovered our truck's rear brake line was leaking. We…read morefound this shop online and went there to see if they could fix our truck. We spoke with the owner, Matt Galla, who was very apologetic that he couldn't fix it because he was swamped with other work. He was able to provide us with a bottle of brake fluid. As we were leaving he offered his business card and told us that he would work on it after hours if we couldn't find another shop to work on it. We didn't need to call him but we so appreciated his willingness to help us. There aren't enough kind people in this world like Matt!

This shop is run by two young men from the area who are also farming and growing grapes. My…read morehusband and I had some car trouble and were on the side of the road not far from their business. They stopped to ask if they could help, AND they actually could. We drive a Subaru which can be quirky, but luck for us, one of them drives a Subaru also. A rodent had chewed through the transmission fluid line. They diagnosed the problem on the side of the road. They called the Subaru dealer in Traverse City to make sure they had the fluid and parts needed, drove into Traverse City to get the items and returned to fix our car. We had already called a tow truck which took us to their shop. They fixed our car promptly for a reasonable cost and we were on our way. This was a month ago and our Subaru is humming along, just as it should. They are nice, knowlegeable guys and a good addition to this area since the next closest shops are in Traverse City and seem very busy as no one in Traverse was able to take us same day. Seek these guys out. They do cars, trucks and farm equipment.

Clarke's Garage - autorepair - Updated July 2026

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