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Brake and Alignment Plus+
“If you are in the Traverse City area and need an oil change or any other type of auto service work done, I would 100% recommend Brake and Alignment Plus+.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Traverse City, MI
24 technicians listed · 7 in Traverse City · 2 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Muffler Shop & Auto
- Exhaust
- Cost
- Money
“Had to get a new cat side flange welded on to fix shoddy work from the previous owner, then install a new muffler to replace the broken 20 year old one that was on there.”
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Sullivan Auto Clinic
- Vehicles
- Work
- Fair
“I have had good service from many of them but with Sullivans my experience was amazing, they diagnosed it spot on, vehicle went in right away, they it had done very quickly and ahead of schedule, below estimate, and estimate was more then fare to st...”
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Randy's Olde Towne Services
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“My truck got a flat tire and I was desperate to get it repaired before my 400 mile trip the next day - this happened at the peak of the 2016 fall "snow-tire" transition period when a 3-4 day waiting list is 'normal'.”
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Traverse City Public Service Garage
“They won't try to talk you into work that doesn't Need to be done, they won't string you along with "if we do this, we have to do that, and this other blah blah blah...”
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Moore Automotive
- Prices
- Fair
- Work
“I didn't have any work done here but I called with an issue about my truck and the owner David not only answered his phone on July 4th, he went online and did some research to help me out for no charge!”
Listed for drivers in and around Traverse City, MI, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Traverse City, MI
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 7 are in Traverse City itself and 17 come from towns including Cadillac (3, 34 mi), Charlevoix (2, 36 mi) and Cedar (1, 11 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,320 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (84%) and value (59%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE). Domain records put 6 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the technicians on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 2 list a public email. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some shops on this page not in Traverse City?
7 of the 24 shops are located in Traverse City; the rest come from other towns within 45 mi. Distances are straight-line.
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Clarke's Complete Service LLC
- Prices
- Truck
- Leak
“The employees at the business were very professional and helped get my car back in service in an extremely timely manner making it so I did not go long without a vehicle.”
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M 37 Motors
- Vacation
“We called M37 Motors on a Friday and they still worked hard to fit us in so we could leave on Sun (they weren't going to be open on the weekend) They took 2 mins to figure out it was nothing to worry about.”
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Paul's Auto Service and Repair
- Vehicles
“Took my tires up there to be switched to different rims.”
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Heiges Performance Inc
- Vehicle
- Truck
“Best place to take your vehicle to.”
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Elk Rapids Automotive
- Opinion
- Oil
- Price
“Great service by hard working well trained people.”
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Leelanau Performance
“Friendly, helpful and fair”
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Dean's Automotive Services
- Mechanic
- Budget
- Area
“Deans very trustworthy and when I need work done On my truck he gets it right in and gets working on it always Quality work done and in a timely manner”
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Lakeshore Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Prices
“Have done business with them for over 3 1/2 years, both Alex and Chris do excellent work weither it's just a brake job or heavy engine work, these gentlemen know what they are doing!”
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Manitou Marine
- Pricing
- Boat
“These fine folks were recommended by the manager of the local fine apparel store (Doug from Bahle's) an awesome gentleman in his own right, and the super friendly dockhands at Sutton's Bay Marina.”
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Merrills Auto Service & Tire Center
“The services I requested during this visit - new tires, alignment, oil change, lube, inspection and wipers - I estimated my wait to be at least 3 hours from my past experience.”
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Northstar Automotive
- Vehicle
- Trip
- Shape
“They confirm and give quotes for any work before they do it and they take the time to explain why something needs to be done and don't pressure you, if it's not urgent they'll let you know to just keep an eye on it.”
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Gerred's Automotive Solutions LLC
“They have been particularly great at letting us know about upcoming maintenance concerns, which allows us to budget for them in advance (unlike most places we've been over the years that spring the bill on the day of!”
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T & E Truck and Auto Repair
- Cost
“Reasonably priced, honest, and they work on everything, from atv's to semi's, small simple repairs to a full rebuild, custom exhaust, tires, batteries, ect.”
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Boris Enterprises LLC
“Aaron kept my husband in the loop explaining all repairs throughout the process.”
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Mike's Auto Care
- Vehicle
- Price
“It turned out to be Saturday before we got a call, but Jeremy from the shop drove all the way to Kalkaska to pick up a new starter and get us back on the road.”
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Jeff's Garage
“In a world where our dollars don't go very far anymore this is one of the few places a regular blue collar family can actually afford to fix their car.”
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Air Wrench Auto
- Prices
“They do a great job taking care of their customers and are honest from the get go”
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South Point Collision
- Job
- Deer
- Quality
“The estimate was quick, they communicated directly with the other drivers insurance(I was hit while parked) and the repair was detailed oriented and exceeded my expectations with a fully detailed car post repair.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Traverse City
- “I am from out of town, and they took care of my brakes in a timely fashion considering I had no appointment.” — customer of Sullivan Auto Clinic
- “Very friendly people. Mechanic is super knowledgeable and took the time to point things out and explain everything.” — customer of Clarke's Complete Service LLC
- “Prices were reasonable! The customer service was so friendly, prompt and helpful.” — customer of Traverse City Public Service Garage
- “Excellent service! The mechanic was extremely competent and the staff very professional and patient.” — customer of Muffler Shop & Auto
- “They are very personable, explain what they have done or will be doing, get you in and out fast and are very reasonable for pricing.” — customer of Brake and Alignment Plus+
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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