We purchased a 2012 Volkswagen Passat with 99k miles on it at the end of January 2025 from members of our church who never had a problem with this car and kept excellent maintenance records. This was going to be our extra / commuter car for when I am not traveling for work which is very limited. My wife took this car to Global Autoworks approximately 2 weeks later in mid-February for an oil change. Global Autoworks charged her $289 and she was shocked (I was out of town for work) and she questioned the exorbitant price and was told that is what it costs. She paid them. When I returned home after traveling several weeks later I examined the 9 page invoice that showed $106 in "parts" NOT itemized and @ $120 for a diagnostic test that we never requested or authorized. it also had numerous other suggested repair items that we never asked for. Shortly after bringing our car home my wife told me this vehicle was leaking all over our driveway and newly refinished and coated garage floor (we paid over $3,000 in October to have our garage floor coated). I told my wife NOT to go back to Global Autoworks but we contacted a family friend who has 15 years experience as a certified Volkswagen mechanic. Our friend inspected our Volkswagen Passat and found that Global Autoworks improperly installed the oil filter causing the gasket to crimp which left a gap where the oil was leaking all over. Our mechanic re-installed the oil filter correctly and also replaced the Vacuum pump for $530 which Global Autoworks quoted $3,300 to replace the Vacuum pump (this is from the diagnostic test that we did not request or authorize). We contacted the owner, Steve, at Global Autoworks and sent him emails with the photos of the improperly installed oil filter and the damage to our driveway and garage floor-he did not respond. My wife went to Global Autoworks with our mechanic friend but Steve was not available. The following day I called several times and left messages. I eventually talked to Steve and advised him of the oil leak and the damage. Steve insisted on inspecting our vehicle and arranged to have it towed to his shop which was done that same day- a Friday. After not hearing back from Steve on Monday morning I called several times and left messages and Steve was never available (even though he emailed my wife saying they were working on our vehicle). Steve got on the phone after I told the receptionist that I was going to file a complaint with the Michigan Secretary of State. I told Steve that he was not authorized to do any repairs but only to inspect the vehicle. Steve said they could not find any leak. I told Steve that they would not find a leak because a certified Volkswagen mechanic with 15 years of experience found the leak and fixed it. Steve refused to accept any responsibility and was upset that my wife did not bring our vehicle back to his shop after he started leaking oil. I told Steve there was no way I would let her return to a shop that charged $289 for an oil change including a diagnostic test that we did not request or authorize. As well as the fact that his shop could not even do the oil change correctly which caused substantial damage to our driveway and newly refinished garage floor. I had to pay for a tow truck to bring our vehicle back to our mechanic. Steve sent a follow up email denying any responsibility because his shop could not find any leak even though we advised him in writing and verbally that the leak was fixed by a certified mechanic. I will be filing a complaint with the Michigan Secretary of State. BEWARE - DO NOT DO BUSINESS with Global Autoworks! read more

I had an alternator fail on my GL320. GA replaced and corrected that problem effectively and efficiently. Later the car started shredding serpentine belts. They replaced the tensioner pulley and the belt. it happened two more times. It was eventually determined the alternator pulley was the culprit. They fully refunded the repair costs caused by the bad alt pulley and I didn't even need to ask. It took a few trips in but they always took care of me, the towing, and my transportation needs. That is a level of care and integrity seldom seen today. It is usually a complete waste of time to even ask if a shop will accept responsibility for a mistake, that is not the case at Global Autoworks. I drive from muskegon and pass many shops to get there. I am sold on the service, care and integrity. read more

They tried to charge triple the price for my parts literally 3 times as much as I could get the same part a block away where I imagine they buy them to. They refused to let me provide the parts because I guess that's how they screw everyone. I write few reviews and never a bad one until now. I just don't want someone to get taken advantage of by these jerkoffs. If I hadn't already looked into it I would of ended up paying a 1000 dollars for a 350 dollar job. BEWARE read more

We have been taking our cars to Global for about a year, before that we also had a great experience when the location was called Cars for Keeps. So far they have been fast, accurate, and reliable for us, and even the more mysterious and perplexing problems with older European cars were diagnosed and resolved. Steve and Mike are very thorough and professional, and are always insistent on going above and beyond simple repairs, seeking to ensure that total performance is the goal rather than the fix it and go you find at many other shops. Every issue has always been clearly explained, and although they are not the cheapest shop in town I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for with auto repair. I have found that they stand behind their work beyond almost every shop we've used, resolved any issues we've had with a repair, they are second only to EuroTech as the best in the area, and we will continue to bring our cars here. read more

Excellent service! Steve and Jake resolved a mystery noise coming from the engine bay of my Land Cruiser quickly and effectively. Highly recommended if you live in the Grand Haven area. I'll be back! read more

I'm not a fan. Cramped parking lot, as a matter of fact there were no spaces. A lot of old cars with missing bumpers, mismatched paint, and flat tires. Looked more like a junk yard. Waiting area is just weird, dead quiet except the guy on his cell phone swearing and talking to someone like he was in his own living room. Highly overpriced for the work that was done in my opinion and communication was poor (actually zero) during my appointment. I'm a one time customer, not what I expected at all from the other reviews I've read. read more

Emergency struck on the way from Chicago to Twin Lakes. My alternator died. Steve and Michael got me in and out in just over an hour! Price is well below Chicago prices. If you travel through Grand Haven it's worth it to have your car repaired here. All the best and thanks guys! read more

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Been going to them for years. Love their service and personal attention. Honest and knowledgeable. They have kept my Hondas humming.

Well, if you don't expect the Taj Mahal, you won't be disappointed - this is a service station, not a Holiday Inn or even a burger joint - they do great work here. I've taken my vehicles here several times - I really like the email updates before and after service. Dave M. read more

Just OUTSTANDING service. I had been having a problem with my turbocharged Mazda Miata ever since the Mazda dealer worked on it last fall. In fact, they worked on fixing the problem that they created for three additional days and could not figure out what they had done wrong to impair it's performance. I described the issue and the symptoms to Jacob and one of the mechanics and they went to work to not only correctly diagnose the problem but to fix in short time what the dealer could not do in almost four days. And, Global beat their own time estimate by a full day, putting me back on the road with a great running car. I have had most of my non-warranty work done here before, and they deserve to have all of my business and yours, too. read more

Best service in the area. Steve is friendly and will work with you to get you back on the road inexpensively and quick. Mechanics are all top notch, especially Michael. read more