University Foreign Car Repair MI 48912

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Shirley Wang

My car wouldn’t start after a reverse jump start, so I had it towed to foreign car. I agreed to a diagnostic fee. After reading the codes, they suggested replacing the battery first. Once the new battery was installed, the car started right up and has been working perfectly ever since.<br>When it was time to pay, I was genuinely surprised — they told me the diagnostic fee was waived ($180) because I purchased the battery from them. I had fully expected to pay the diagnostic charge, so this really showed their honesty and integrity. The previous owner of this car had told me this shop was trustworthy, and now I completely understand why.<br>They selected the correct battery (CCA, size, capacity), properly programmed it for my Mercedes, and now all the vehicle functions are working normally. As someone new to car, I truly appreciated their help and Mike’s patience. He took the time to explain everything clearly, even through multiple phone calls. His confidence helped me feel comfortable choosing the AC Delco battery instead of the more expensive Mercedes-branded option.<br>Thank you! Highly recommend this shop!

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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.<br>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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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!