I suppose as long as I have lived in Kalamazoo, auto owners in Parchment have, for their auto…read morerepairs, mostly gone to the Parchment Service Center on Riverview or Wisser's Townline Service on East G Avenue. The family of my childhood went to the latter. Before Wisser's expanded, he had gas pumps, so we bought our gas and got our car repairs there. Now, with more than double the bays, Wisser's is where my mother still gets her cars serviced. Rick and Jill own and run the repair shop. Rick's father, Dick, was the face of the business when I was a young driver, and I was conflicted about him. An excellent auto mechanic, he presented as a no nonsense man of few words, so I was scared to death of him. Rick is his equal as a mechanic and much less taciturn. His wife, Jill, handles the books. (As a side note, as of today's date, there are 4 earlier reviews that Yelp's algorithm has seen to exclude - see below - and they are worth reading.)

These guys are absolutely amazing and trustworthy!!! I will not take my car anywhere else as long…read moreas they are in business. Jill and Rick are so friendly and you feel at ease with them instantly. Rick fixed my Mazda's power steering pump and spark plugs. He went on a test drive with me after the work was completed and adjusted a few things and topped off the oil for free. I was about to walk out of the store with my purse still laying on the ground and one of his employees stopped me and asked "hey miss is that your purse?" Wow! Just wow!!! These guys are so awesome, thanks a million! Take your car to them!!!

I've known the owner, Bob Cannon, for over 43 years now (as of 2021). We were kids when we first…read moremet. I was nine years old back then and he was eight years old I think (that was way back in 1978). We were neighbors for over 15 years. I don't let anyone else work on my car except Lowder's because I know and trust the owner, Bob, and I know that he will ALWAYS do right by me. He hasn't ever tried to pull a fast one on me (or any of my family or friends) like other mechanics do; he does what's actually needed or what I've asked to be done (IF it's legal of course but NOT if it's something illegal like putting a muffler on a vehicle that doesn't have a catalytic converter on it (or other stuff like that), because that's quite illegal!). He does the right thing, he always has that I know of and I've never heard anyone taking bad about him, EVER --- not even in high school. He's just and simply a great and honest man; and you can trust him. Oh! He WON'T give you some triple the price estimate and try to rip you off either, he's not like that at all. I refer people to go to him at Lowder's Automotive every single time someone is talking about having vehicle problems or the need of a good honest mechanic. He runs the office and front counter now and doesn't get under the cars anymore because he has some great people working for him there. He WON'T put up with a dishonest mechanic working in his shop either. I fully know that he would give them the boot too if they ever tried something like that! They work on lots of types of vehicles there and they're certified & licensed. And you can see the legal certifications and licenses posted there if you'd like to. He is an awesome person to know too. Talk with him awhile if you're wanting to know more about him and his business, I'm sure that he will fill you in on anything that you will need to know. He's been working on cars since we were kids. Oh, and BTW, he is still about Mopar too. Js. I'm a Chevy man myself but I don't hold the fact that he's into Mopar against him. LoL! So if you're into Dodge vehicles, especially big trucks, just bring that up and you're sure to have a nice conversation with him. Tell him that you read this on Yelp and that his old friend and neighbor Todd sent you. I hope that this helps your in your decision making. You simply can't go wrong with Lowder's at your service. Todd H.

I called Lowders excited to get my car fixed and was told to call back Monday morning only to be…read moredeliberately ignored. After calling three different times that day with space in between each call I gave up but just to make sure it wasn't just on my end or they were extremely busy I called off a different number, and immediately got an answer I took my business elsewhere.

I recently had a nail in my tire and stopped by Belle Tire for assistance. Although there was a bit…read moreof a wait, the employee helping me kept me informed throughout the entire process, letting me know what was going on and when my tire would be ready. When I asked about the cost, he pleasantly surprised me by saying the repair was on the house and thanked me for my patience. That level of customer service and appreciation goes a long way. It's refreshing to see a company that values its customers' time and treats them with kindness and respect. Thank you, Belle Tire, for the excellent service!

Very professional and friendly. Fair pricing. Everyone is very friendly to all customers. Service…read moreis quick.

I was in a pinch foe time to repair my hydraulic break system on ty class a motorhome. He did a…read moregreat job and got me on the rad ASAP. good price and great servi

A quality mechanic who is knowledgable and professional! A fair price for quality work.read more

I have been using Parchment Service Center as my exclusive maintenance shop for the past 11 years,…read moreand I can say that they have always gone above and beyond to take good care of me and my family. I have always felt like they have gone the extra mile to ensure that things are cared for efficiently and effectively. I know that they have have fit me in when they were already tightly scheduled, and I have never had a repair wherein something was left undone. Their pricing is competitive for both parts and labor, and it feels good knowing that my money is going to people who share this community with me. On the few occasions where they have been unable to book me promptly -- which have been rare, but stand as a testament to the quality of their work and the enthusiasm of their clientele -- they have made a point of letting me know exactly who they would trust with the work if I need it done in a hurry. Even so, except in one case where it was an emergency, I told them I was willing to wait the additional week or more to get my car in with them because of the bond of trust they had built. I was really surprised to realize that I had never left them a Yelp review, and thought I should rectify that today. Legitimately the best shop I have ever worked with, and only the shop run in the small town I grew up in has ever come close to this level of personalized quality and service. We are looking to move to a location closer to my work, and one of the things my wife asked me about moving was, "... we can still take our cars to Parchment Service Center if they need work, right?" Of course we can! Unless I move out of state, they've won my loyalty for life.

I called to ask if the shop offered mechanical inspections for craigslist vehicle purchases the…read moreshop was to busy to accommodate with such short notice but and the person that answered the phone was super helpful. She was willing to take the time to share the knowledge and insight that she knew on the vehicle and offered up a few other places to look for help. Great customer service. I will definitely head back for service if this purchase winds up being a lemon. I was genuinely impressed!

Called in for an alignment and they got my vehicle in quickly. The work was done right, and they…read moreshared a few recommendations that felt honest and helpful--never pushy. Great experience and value.

Provided an inspection of the vehicle. Seemed a little pricey but I knew my vehicles status prior…read moreto repairs. Paid it as it was my daughter's car and I needed to know everything is good. It's my daughter. Repairs were made in a timely matter/same day. I will follow up with my daughter as to how the vehicle is performing. I know costs of everything has gone up and I haven't paid to have brakes replaced in nearly 10 years but ouch. My bad as I didn't compare other shops prices as the vehicle is a Mazda and not everybody works on these. Waiting room: 8. Counter staff: 10. Pricing: ?. Quality of work: Will find out soon.

Needed my brakes repaired quickly, and they were able to get it done same-day, and for a fair…read moreprice. Very good communication, easy to get a hold of, and quality service.

I needed brakes. When I called, they said I could bring my car in and they would look at it, give…read moreme a quote before completing the work, and have it done within 2 days. Every interaction I had was so genuine and caring, the work was quick, communication was easy, and everything was completed as promised. We will definitely be back!