Awesome service. Very nice attitude and very professional. Got to me really quick, nice equipmentread more

We were 10 hours from home when Dave from Bear Auto Repair came to our rescue! We had our truck,…read morealong with our utility trailer that needed to be towed and he was able to help with both. Not only did he take care of our vehicle and trailer, he also dropped us off at the airport so we were able to rent a car to get home. I cannot say enough about Bear Auto Repair! They were professional and extremely helpful at an extremely stressful time. Thank You!!

Kept me well informed as to what they were doing to fix my non-starting issue, which was happening…read moreonly when temp dropped below 20°F. It turned out to be a lengthy investigation but they figured it out. I felt very secure in their diagnosis and the remedy. I'll take my car no where else.

We received a quick turn around on a repair that saved us from having to rent a car to get home and…read morethen drive 11 hrs back to pick out car back up. I can not say enough good about this shop.

I am very impressed and satisfied with the service on my truck. Fair price, wonderful service, and…read moresuper friendly staff. I will absolutely come back for future needs and highly recommend to anyone needing auto maintenance.

Wow. Let me first start by saying I am a college aged girl with zero knowledge of cars. Literally…read moreevery place I've EVER been to I've felt as though the shop didn't value me as a customer EXCEPT THIS PLACE. Service was INCREDIBLE. I was nervous taking my 1978 truck anywhere, especially since it was running pretty bad. I had no clue what was wrong and after I ran it bone dry on gas (yes, i know) it wouldn't start. Shout out to marquette detailing as they towed it to south side's shop. I got a call the SAME DAY saying they looked at it and it just needed A LOT of tune ups. IT WAS READY LATER THAT DAY. Literally where else?!?! I know stuff like this depends on the issue, part availability etc but holy cow was I excited. I attached a picture of my invoice for anyone who is curious! The total was $656.88 Although obviously expensive and hurt my wallet, as soon as I started my truck, shifted into drive, and stepped on the gas, I knew they fixed the issues. My truck struggled going up hills (hard to drive in MQT) but now it runs SO SMOOTH. They also have an after hours pick up spot for your keys and it was very convenient, as I worked late that day. From the moment I stepped on the gas I knew they fixed it. A special thank you to Jerry Spruitenburg (service advisor) for making me feel like a valued customer and treating me so kindly, as well as the best tech around, M Codd (sorry I don't know your first name), for using your mechanical magic on my old Ford! It literally feels like a brand new truck!!! South side was truly the best place I've ever been. THANK YOU

You can see in the reviews. They are honest and good value. We were just stopping in for a kayak…read moretrip when the electrics in my Honda Pilot went haywire and the car died. I called Skip's and spoke to Heidi, and she said they were very busy but would do their best to get us on the road. After Charlie towed us to Skips (and as a former mechanic was able to lead us to the alternator), Skips worked it in, managed to find an alternator for a 2011 Honda and fixed it so that we got back on the road by 5:30. I was considering what kind of disaster we were headed for but Skips saved us a lot of trouble so we could continue on our trip. I would use them all the time if they were in my hometown.

We are traveling in our 24' sprinter motor home coming from Pennsylvania and circling all of lake…read moreMichigan. Stopped for one night here in Munising to do the glass bottom boat. Camping at the Tourist Campground. After our tour, we came out to go back to camp and discovered a flat on one of the rear duel wheels. Went up the road and found Skips. Pulled in, explained our issues, had a spare and needed it changed. They had other work, but two of their guys immediately came out, accessed the job and went right to work switching tires, tough job on a sprinter. 45 minutes later at a very fair price, we were on our way. Thanks to you all at Skips. Gary and Sandy from PA

A passing stranger honked at me & waved back at my 5th wheel trailer as he passed me. I pulled…read moreover & saw smoke coming out of the rear axle's driver's-side bearings. The bearings were destroyed on that left-side rear wheel. I was four hours from home, returning from a camping trip, and had no idea who to call for advice. The nearest town was Crystal Falls, MI. Google gave me a few different businesses who sold bearings, and I picked Old School Repair first just because I liked the name. It turns out I could not have made a better choice. Ron listened to my problem, asked a few questions, then told me I could limp into town on three trailer tires instead of all four. Fortunately I was only a couple of miles away! As I removed the wheel I saw it was hanging on the axle instead of riding on the bearings. Driving on it further would have ruined the spindle, necessitating a new axle. I pulled into the lot at Old School Repair and saw a "Closed" sign on the door, but it was noon; I figured the shop keeper had gone for lunch. I was right. It wasn't long before he returned with his take-out food boxes in hand. We greeted, discussed some options, and I left him to his lunch while I ate out in the camper. After lunch he already had a friend visiting, just to chat. They talked barbecue recipes and a big grilling event coming up. Eventually Ron got around to my trailer. I had a positive impression of his shop. Things were clean, everything was orderly, tools were properly put away, the floor swept, no clutter. Spare parts & projects already underway were correctly shelved out of the way, but clearly available as need presented. After looking my trailer's hub & axle spindle & bearings over, he had me move it tight up against his garage door so it would be in the shade on this hot/muggy day, and be up on the garage floor's concrete apron. He had a tough time removing the old bearings' races; they seemed welded on. But he had the skills and the right tools to get them off--a dent puller for the front race, and a rotary cutting wheel for the rear one when it wouldn't move with the dent puller. His close inspection determined the spindle wasn't so badly damaged it needed to be replaced. During the afternoon more of his friends or family showed up, and other friends and customers called on the phone. Ron made time for them all, as a one-man shop in a small town must do. I didn't begrudge him the time. I have patience, had no set schedule, and even had been mentally prepared to leave my camper if he couldn't get at it for a few weeks. It was obvious he's that busy. Ron had lots to talk about with me, as he got the hub off, pulled the necessary parts out of inventory (THAT was handy!), pounded out the old bearing parts from the wheel hub, and replaced them all. I was there for five hours, but 2 1/2 hours were Ron spending time with friends & family who'd stop by to chat, and with lunch, and with a pair of former customers that had much gratitude to him for saving them on a previous auto repair adventure--they even had two bottles of wine or liquor for him, since they were that happy he was able to help them with no appointment, had the parts in stock, and could do the work. I can relate first hand to their experiences. He taught me a lot about many things as he worked on my axle & bearings. About racing, running a shop with just one person (he had just hired a second mechanic that day, who was busy moving there from Illinois), about diesel engines and additives, snowmobiles, and of course, axles & bearings & lubricating them. He only charged me labor for the 2 1/2 hours he actually worked on my trailer. Between that and the parts & materials, I drove away from a potentially disastrous event, one which could have taken weeks or even months to schedule & repair at an RV shop, and I paid $310. He got me in without an appointment, accurately diagnosed the issue, had the right parts in hand, did the work with skill and care, and saved the day for me. Ron and Old School Repair were the right tool for the job, and I count myself lucky he was there, willing to help a stranger in need. Thank you, Ron.

People in town told us that this was THE place to get our Subaru's oil leak looked at. We'd bought…read morethe car with already 130,000 miles on it, and already losing oil, but it was getting worse. We were a little discouraged when no one answered the phone when we called, but got smart and drove not up to the small entrance in the mini-mall off Front Street, but up behind it via Hampton and the parking lots behind the Women's Center. There we found a busy shop and staff happy to make an appointment to look at the car. We later learned that sometimes the phone does get answered, but not to worry when it does not. We made the right choice. The estimate was more than reasonable for the amount of work involved and the work was done promptly and well. No one tried to bamboozle us or mislead us into getting work that was not necessary. This isn't a fancy place, but it's an honest one, run by hard-working people who know what they're doing. Highly recommended.

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Max from advanced tech is the real deal. He made sure I was well taken care of during one of the…read morehardest couple months of my life. Not only did they deliver on their promise but they made sure I was able to get to work and maintain my life during the 2 months my car was in the shop. All said and done it's running amazing. Max really made sure I stayed calm and positive that everything was going to be handled. I will go back and I recommend to anyone needing major repairs.

Great service! I got several things replaced/fixed on my car and it was done within a day and at a…read moregood price. They have a towing service as well. The tow truck showed up very quickly- within 15 minutes of my phone call! I would bring my car here in the future.

lemoines provided honest detailed diagnosis and high quality repairs for a reasonable price if you…read moreneed any work done to your vehicle this shop will treat you with respect and provide top notch work

Great service, very affordable, and handled an emergency for us so we could drive 400 miles that…read moreday!