University Foreign Car Repair MI 48912

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Thee Rappster

They always take care of my Minis! Quick and easy, with a parking lot packed with cars, managed to inspect and then, spontaneously asked to do the list of work. Done within a couple days. Honest guys! Told me they touched the wires and light came back on. Great! No new bulb needed! These guys are top notch, know what they are doing, and get it done!! Take your foreign cars here!

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David

I had an awesome experience here! Two days before I purchased a new alternator for my 2007 Honda Civic in Grand Rapids. I was then able to drive only one hour before my electrical system failed again. All lights had grown very dim, radio out and transmission began not shifting correctly. The car sat on the shoulder of a major expressway in Lansing, waiting for a tow, engine not running. After 1/2 hour of the car being rocked by passing cars and trucks, the electrical system suddenly came back to life, so that everything was working, lights, radio, engine starting. I had the car towed to a Honda dealer where I reported this odd behavior and asked them to please check for a possible poor connection or short in the wiring. The dealer charged an up front diagnostic fee, but did not diagnose the problem with the wiring as I had requested. They only measured the voltage. They said the alternator I purchased the day before was no good, and that the only thing to do was replace it for $750. I declined this and drove the car to University Foreign Car Repair. I found Mike was a very good listener when I described the odd symptoms. He said I might need a new alternator but that they were quite willing to perform a thorough diagnosis before reaching any conclusion. I spoke briefly also with the technician doing the work and with the shop's owner. Everyone was very professional and courteous. They discovered the alternator had not been hooked up correctly and also there was an apparent short where a wiring harness had been rubbing against the valve cover! No new alternator was needed! I was charged only for labor and some new connectors. My bill for their work was only $200 and car has been running great! I would recommend this shop to anyone. Five stars!

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Mike

These guys are awesome! My 2006 Mercedes alternator burnt out when I was driving and left me stranded. They quickly diagnosed it and were honest the whole way. They didn’t try to charge or sell me anything extra. Sure it was expensive but I have a Mercedes! Parts are always more expensive than other cars and they are always more affordable than the dealer. They assured me and showed me the OEM quality brand of alternator that they used and trust so I don’t have to come back for a warranty. They have been in business for 45 years for a reason!