Real pro auto is trustworthy, reliable, communicable and so helpful. I've had two different…read morevehicles that are about 10 years old and they are thorough in their diagnosis and offer suggestions of potential issues and if this is an immediate concern or can put off for a bit.

The old service manage Vince worked with my father years before and was honest as the day was long…read more I never knew he worked with my father until I told him my father was a mechanic for almost 50 years and I told Vince where he worked. He retired. I do most all of my own vehicle work, but on occasion I used to go to Real Pro Auto in Wyoming. I had my truck in there the last time I went to Real Pro Auto in Wyoming. Before my truck was off the lift I asked the mechanic and service manager if they could give me a price on the exhaust manifold getting replaced, and only the exhaust manifold, I could do all the other work myself. The service manager and the mechanic immediately told me they would have to replace my whole exhaust system, and it would probably be over $3,000. I knew better, and I knew they were just trying to up-sell me. I always laugh when any shop gives me a list of things that need repair, and I know 80%-90% of those things have just been done or are not bad enough for me to worry about yet. After they told me that they would need to replace the whole exhaust system, I asked them "Why would I need to have the other exhaust manifold replaced, it isn't leaking, and why would you have to replace the whole exhaust system and not just what I was asking you to do?" The both said that they would only replace the exhaust manifold if I agreed to replace every single exhaust piece. I know the talk from service managers, and mechanics, I grew up knowing many because of my father. They give the customer a big list on what needs to be done, or things they think up, even if they don't ask for it, then hope the customer is dumb on vehicle repairs and believes that everything needs to be done ASAP in their shop. I was so pissed they wouldn't budge at just fixing what I wanted fixed, and leaving the rest for me to fix. It wouldn't be a safety issue, it wasn't a request to get rid of the Catalytic Converters, (Which I know is illegal for them to do). I could buy OEM parts to replace my whole exhaust myself for under $675 if I wanted to. In there defense I know I would need to figure in the cost of the hours of the mechanic if I agreed to have them do it. But $2,325 of mechanic hours, and $675 or less for parts??????? I don't think so. I will just say this, I met the owner John many years ago, and he seemed like a nice guy. However, I truly think he hired the wrong people after Vince left. Maybe John gives the service managers a bonus if they bring in more money than his other locations, who knows, seems like it though. Maybe John should look at reviews before and after Vince left and compare them. I would bet he will see the reviews hit the floor after Vince left. After my last visit at Real Pro Auto in Wyoming I got an automated text by John on my other vehicle needing something in regards to work. How would he know? They seen the other vehicle 1.5 years before, and never after that. Then I got an automated text another month saying it was John, (I knew it was a automated text), and that one asked me why I haven't been there in a while. I almost replied, however I know he can't be at all three locations all the time and probably has no idea what goes on during most of the day in all locations, so I ignored that text instead of complaining. Now I am warning people, Real Pro Auto when it was smaller with one location was great, now they are bad in my opinion.

Just took my vehicle to Bauer, formerly Meekhof, for tire repair and after deciding to leave…read morebecause a tire quote seemed exceptionally high, they wanted me to sign a refusal-of-service waiver, which I refused to do. The younger man at the counter threatened to keep my vehicle if I didn't sign it. That threat, Bauer, is not only asinine, it's legally called "an unlawful detention of property." A repair shop CANNOT hold a vehicle simply because someone refuses to sign a refusal-of-service or liability waiver. Good thing you relented. You'd have a lawsuit on your hands right now. By the way, I just got the two Pirelli tires you attempted to overcharge me on for $200 less than your outrageous quote, including all installation costs. You tried to take advantage of a woman new to GR and in need of the repair of a flat tire. But you messed with the wrong woman. Go elsewhere, people!

I've never really had a great experience when it comes to mechanics or auto repair shops, because I…read morefeel like I'm going in completely blind and uneducated, just hoping that the team doesn't take advantage of my naivete. However, Meekhof has always been super friendly. I've had to vist them twice in the last couple of months due to an issue in my car and they fixed it pretty quickly. They provide a shuttle service within a certain area but I didn't use it. Their hours are pretty convenient (early mornings at least) and if you can't make it before close, they can give you a call and let you pay over the phone and leave your key in a secure area to pick up your car if needed. While no one ever wants to go to an auto repair shop unexpectedly, the guys at Meekhof took care of me and explained it to the best of my ability to understand. Prices were definitely fair - I got a couple quotes from local dealerships and they beat the price by a couple hundred dollars! Definitely plan on keeping these guys as my local repair shop.

I'm grateful Ervine's was recommended to me and am glad I didn't go by the yelp rating. Google has…read moregreat reviews. I have a Toyota Rav-4 Hybrid and am relieved to know that the mechanics understand and are experts on these types of vehicles. I no longer have to take a gamble on an inexperienced auto-service or pay the high prices at a dealership where you cant be sure you're going to get proper Hybrid maintenance anyway. I also appreciate that the owners are trying to fight the big car companies for the right to repair. I'm tired of being squeezed for every cent I have when I already bought the product.

I want to thank Jenn, Megan and Steve for everything done in connection with the repairs to my…read morevehicle. It is never "fun" to take a car in for service and face the prospect of significant and/or expensive repairs (especially with a car that has 200,000 miles on it!), being without a vehicle and making decisions about what "needs" to be done now versus what can be done later. Everyone I worked with was pleasant, professional, and not only did they listen to my concerns, but they also gave solid, common sense, recommendations about how best to proceed. In addition, the fact they were able to provide me with a loaner vehicle was extremely helpful as I had a number of things to do that required transportation and I was able to accomplish all of them without any difficulty. I filled up the loaner's gas tank and got it washed which, as always seems to be the case, probably explained the 6" of snow fall that evening. The repairs resolved my issues, and it was a pleasure working with everyone at Ervine's. Perhaps the most meaningful thing I can say is that I will return to Ervine's to deal with some of the remaining issues that were identified.

Great experience. Had a leak around the valve step on my significant others vehicle…read more Some slight confusion / miscommunication regarding the dropping off of the vehicle. However, I would say the pricing was fair for the issue.

I have brought my Volvo (a lot of places in Allendale don't deal with European cars) car to…read moreTolman's several times. They always look at the car figure out whats wrong, then give me a call to see what I want to do. Every quote I have gotten has been very close to what I paid. If you're looking for an honest auto repair places Tolman's is it.

Had oil changes for all my vehicles. Pricing is really good compared to the nationwide company's.read more

Well they came back and offered me $500 to revise my review. I countered offered $800 and they said…read moreno which is ok with me as know they are admitting to not handling they repair process correctly so as of today I am out $4,600 until I get back in Michigan and take them to court.

Three times I've had auto problems and these guys did a great job diagnosing the problem,…read moreexplaining what the problem was, and fixing it

I went dropped off truck there they had it for weeks then I spent 2,000 dollars and picked up…read morevehicle then two weeks later light came back on so I took it back to them then they changed sensor here I pick it up a hour after I pick it up my light on again so I take it to a dealer my timing chain is stretched out and it's way under a year and the owner todd isn't going to do anything for me don't go there In all now I have to have my vehicle fixed again by a dealership and pay out of my pocket because the timing chain is bad still and I've contacted Brian and todd neither wants to fix my vehicle that is still less than a year so should be under warranty

Diagnosed and Handled my RV alternator very quickly as I was driving across the country. Trusted…read moretheir opinion, work, and rates. My friend Corey recommended them. Thank you!

Top notch service & terrific outcome also friendly pricing. Found my new garage dor sure. Great…read morebunch of mechanics that know what they're doing.

Recently had both my car and my husband's truck in for service. Their mechanics are friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. They are always honest and I never feel pressured. Prices are very reasonable. Mason Street is the best!

Mason Street Garage is a local auto shop tucked away off Fuller on the NE side of Grand Rapids…read more It's really close to my house and I'd heard the name before, so when I started having car trouble I gave them a call. The guy who answered the phone, Rick, was super friendly and very polite. He told me I could have my car towed that day and they'd try to take a look at it, but it was a Friday so he wasn't sure if they'd get to it. Totally fine. He gave me the number of a tow company that they work with that picked up my car. I didn't hear anything by the end of the day Friday, so I figured they weren't able to get to it. On Monday I got a call from Rick who gave me the bad news... pretty expensive repair but I had already figured that out from Googling. He said he'd order the parts and hopefully get them yet that day. I didn't hear anything back by the end of the day, so I figured they weren't able to get to it. Ha! Then I got a call on Tuesday afternoon saying my car was ready. Luckily my boyfriend and I work together so I wasn't needing a car while it was being worked on. Rick was again super friendly and polite when I picked up my car and everything is running smoothly again. He even followed up with me a couple days later via text to see if everything was still going okay. The lack of communication I experienced the first couple of days might stress some people out, but I wasn't too worried. I will be going to Mason Street Garage for all maintenance from now on. It's really nice to support a local business that cares about their customers and provides friendly service during what can be stressful situations.