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.

Mike took the time to message me and discuss the car issues after hours. He & his crew totally came…read morethrough for us with their expertise and knowledge. Do not hesitate to use their services if in the area, you will be very grateful like we were. They are Superior. Suzanne Miller, Tonia Danielson

A big shout out to Mr. Mike Dowd and hid Crew for a family members miss fortune while here on…read morevacation in the U.P. with their water pump taking a crap the evening they got to their camp... They got a hold of me and i started making phone calls and 906 was booked but they refer me to Mike, so i called him and explained my families issue and he was also booked, but stated that if i could get it there within 2-hours he'd fit it in and 4-hours later he called and said to come pick the truck up, it's done and ready to go... He did a lot of small extras at no charge and the family and i are very pleased and very thankful to Mike and his Crew... Mark...

Lambert's Auto Service is fast and friendly. The place to go…read more ~ Pinky's Used Auto Parts

From the owner: At Lambert's Auto, we specialize in top-quality auto and light truck repair, offering reliable…read moreservice you can trust. Family-owned and proudly serving the community for over 25 years, we bring experience, integrity, and personal care to every job. Our expert technicians handle everything from brake work, tire services, and exhaust repair to steering, suspension, and precision wheel alignments. Whether you need routine maintenance or major repairs, we’re committed to keeping your vehicle safe, smooth, and road-ready. Conveniently located and customer-focused, we take pride in honest work, fair pricing, and fast turnaround times. Drive with confidence—choose Lambert's Auto for all your automotive repair needs.

I had a brake pedal issue and they thoroughly inspected the whole system. Turned out it needed a…read moremaster cylinder, which would not have been sourced in time for me to return home. Hardly charged me anything. I'm a repeat customer and I'll be back if his services are needed.

The guy cannot take responsibility for anything that he does. "Not my fault" "The way I do it…read moreis the only way to fix a problem" or he looks for another way, any way at all to not take responsibility for his actions. His attitude is "I'm the best mech. ever". psssst he's not !!!!!

Our altenator needed replacing, so we stopped @ Mr. Kneppers. He was clearly knowledgeable. He…read moreordered the part, had someone drop it off within 15 minutes, replaced the part, was kind enough to recharge the battery & was done. We had our children with us & he suggested they draw on his chalkboard. While the battery charged, he shared pictures of an eagle & her nest. He also shared family tubing information, that we are considering. What a pleasant experience, out of what could have been the opposite. We were there for maybe an hour. Thank God for honest, good people.

Excellent service, Rick stands behind his work and products. Recently Rick found we had four…read moresupposedly high performance tires from a well known brand with defective sidewalls. So defective they were dangerous. Rick got his wholesaler/distributor in the loop immediately and replacements were on our car .in short order. Interesting thing is Rick did not sell the tires to us in the first place. Can;t say enough about our experiences over the years we've had our vehicles serviced.

Our friends' car broke down in the upper peninsula and Joe completely replace the new motor. He was…read moreso helpful and kind. He kept us informed of what was going on. I could not be more pleased with his service! It can be scary to be somewhere far from home and not have a vehicle, but he made it all OK.

The guys at the Car Shop always do a great job for me and they stand behind their parts and…read moreworkmanship. They have a AAA rated shop and they support the Eagle River community. Keep up the good job!!!

The staff were very professional in scheduling my appointment and delivering service that exceeded…read moremy expectations.

I would like to complement Mike in service and his team. They quickly diagnose the problem with my…read more2019 Yukon XL and repaired it. I am now getting excellent gas mileage from 17 miles per gallon to 22. We will be back.

After a weeklong vacation over the 4th of July, my family & I were headed home to Central Illinois…read more After turning onto the road to start out 400 mile drive home, we heard a loud bang under the front of the vehicle. I got out & looked, and noticed a broken rod hanging next to the drivers side tire of our GMC Acadia. We SLOWLY drove to Parsons, HOPING they would be open on the Saturday of July 4th weekend.... Lucky for us, they were. And they fit us in right away since we were trying to get home. They quickly diagnosed the issue. The Service Advisor, Ashley, brought me out to the service floor & showed me the damage- Broken driver's side sway bar, plus I would need to replace the sway link AND Driver CV Axle. What was I going to do? I had to get home. It was a holiday weekend, I'm from out of state, and I HAD to get home. They could pretty much charge me whatever they wanted, because I was stuck. They basically had me bent over a barrel...... But here's the thing- They didn't try to take advantage of the situation! Ashley and the service tech told me that although they COULD fix it, they wouldn't be able to get parts until Tuesday. They also were upfront & honest and told me that although it is important that everything is repaired as soon as possible, I WOULD be able to drive home to Illinois SAFELY and have everything fixed there. PLUS, they gave me a parts quote with the replacement part numbers to make everything easier when we got back. I was thrilled just to hear that I was able to drive the car home. They were fast, friendly, & HONEST. And when they handed me the paperwork & my keys, I asked them what I owed- "Nothing. Just drive safe" was their answer. THANK YOU ASHLEY! YOU PARSONS OF EAGLE RIVER! The whole thing took you less than 20 minutes, but I will remember this for a lifetime.

Very friendly staff who are willing to work with the customer schedule to get the work done…read moreconveniently and at their schedule.

I was in Iron River for a ski weekend with family. I drove my "new" to me 2022 Chrysler Pacifica…read morevan up on a Friday night from the Milwaukee area (4 hours). Saturday morning when leaving the hotel to drive to the ski hill about 8:30AM, the temperature was negative 11. I had a check engine light and noticed other electrical lights on the dash and was getting no power from the engine. I drove to O'Reilly for them to check the problem and was lucky enough that Jeff from Muff-Ex happened to come into the store when O'Reilly staff and I were discussing a tow company. Jeff asked to see the codes and said he had an idea of what was wrong and how to fix it. So, with a plan, I left my key, we exchanged phone numbers, and my sister came back from the ski hill to give me a lift. I was able to ski, pray about the situation, and wait for my husband at home or me at the hill to receive a call about the fix. By 11:30 AM, my husband received a call letting us know the problem was solved and I could pick up my key and van at O'Reilly. Luckily, I did not need a tow company. Jeff gave an out of town stranger great customer service! I do not usually write reviews but offered to this out of gratitude for the exceptional customer service I experienced. I highly recommend if you need the services of Muff-Ex give them a call. Catherine K.