Michael's Auto Service Centers, Inc
4.9 (85)
420 E Main St, Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-4574
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From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
Service options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Reviews
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Thomas B
2 months ago
Needed some front brakes for my Corolla. Went to several major retail auto repairs, and got a number that was WAY out of line. Saw the amazing reviews for Michael, and decided to give him a try. He did a fantastic job on my brakes for hundreds less. If you want an honest mechanic that won't try to take you for a ride, please call Michael. You will not be disappointed.
Leigh Crosgrove
4 months ago
I've been to Michael's twice now, and it has been great both times. I was so anxious about finding a new mechanic without my husband there with me, but Michael is definitely honest and affordable. They'll get you in pretty quickly from what I have seen. There's a reason they have so many 5 star reviews!
Abigail Adams
6 months ago
Top notch! My check engine light came on in my 2010 Toyota Corolla and was feeling jumpy. It was a misfire in one of my cylinders. I recently had a baby so it s been sitting in my driveway for a few weeks while I ve been home. I was out to lunch with my dad who was visiting from out of town in downtown Clayton and came across Michael s. He called and got their answering machine as it was the weekend and they were closed.Michael called my dad back first thing Monday morning. I reached out to Michael with more details and explained the issues I was having and he provided me with a quote over the phone. He said he was aware that I had a newborn and that he would be able to fit me in wherever my schedule would allow!I called him back that afternoon to let him know I d like for him to go ahead and fix it, he said he d have the parts in 10 minutes and to come on down!I arrived and he guided me right into the bay. He replaced the spark plugs which were shot. He then checked out my coil packs. I was prepared and ready to have them all replaced but he let me know that he didn t think I needed them all, just the one. He called to have the part delivered, it arrived within minutes and he had it fixed in no time.Car is running so smooth now. Michael is a great mechanic- honest, considerate, professional, and affordable. I would recommend anyone go to him with car needs. My repairs were nothing major, but necessary and Michael made it happen. I will not hesitate to use him in the future. He s my new mechanic!
Spyder Kopter
2 months ago
Michael and his team are the best. Despite what the review below mine says, I understood that not every situation is the same. The pricing I was quoted was great. If you want a mechanic you can trust, go see Michael.
Sade Godwin
2 months ago
Based off of 1 interaction, I ve found my forever automotive shop to go to. Mr. Michael is not only friendly but he s fast and efficient on the work he does. I m highly pleased with his services!
Paul Seiler
3 weeks ago
Michael is awesome. He s done plenty of work on my 1990 Mazda b2600i keeping it running well over 400K miles. Thank you!
Sonia Castro
7 months ago
Honest, quick, efficient, friendly and very reasonable pricing. Highly recommended. Thank you for taking care of my car..Service: Auto maintenanceService: Auto maintenance
Carol Hildebrandt
7 months ago
Yes, we brought in one of the "hmmm...wow, never have seen this problem before..." vehicles, lol. The issue wasn't humorous, really, but we didn't know what to expect, having been to some not-so-honest mechanics. Michael's Auto Service gave us no need to worry! They worked us into their schedule quickly and took care of the problems that it was brought in for, as well as corrected a problem that if they had not caught it (previous owner), it seriously could have caused a fatal accident. Honest, quick, efficient, friendly and very reasonable pricing. Highly recommended. Thank you Michael's Auto Service! Very appreciative of what you did for us!
Mike DeCellis
9 months ago
Michael's provides high quality repairs coupled with integrity and honesty. I was getting an aftermarket product installed on my car, which many shops won't support if not purcahsed through them, but they did the installation - great and efficient work. While I was there, overheard another customer stating that Pep Boys said that they needed brakes - would have been an $600+ job - and they wanted another estimate. After putting their car on the lift, they told the customer that they didn't need brakes and had another year or so left and didn't charge them for the time.Service: Exhaust
Dave B
2 years ago
One of the best experiences I've had with a mechanic. Brought my 52 chevy for a tune up, a new muffler and some other odds and ends. It runs better than it ever has and Michael was fair and VERY responsive. I'll be trusting him with my vehicles from now on.
Lillian Bowen
2 months ago
Mike is very nice and honest . I'll take my car when I need any other service .
Cameron Rice
8 months ago
I went to Mike s garage for a second opinion. The initial diagnosis came from a local Honda dealership during a routine oil change. Mike showed me the so call issue. He is an honest man and amazing mechanic. He save me a lot of money. He is my new mechanic.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacementServices: General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement
Brandon Harwood
6 months ago
Great service and honest pricing. Hard to find these days. I ll use Michael s for all my auto needs moving forward.
Chris Schell
a year ago
We were looking for a new place to service our cars and after reading the reviews for Michael s I decided to try them out. I went in to get an estimate for tires and scheduled service. The price and service was great. He told me I did not need an alignment which I think most places would not be honest about. I will definitely be taking our cars there from now on.Service: Tires
Carlos Orellana
a year ago
I recently purchased a used truck and need to get it looked over. I had taken to another place in the area and wasn't happy with the service I had received. My neighbor recommended Michael's Auto Service Center and I'm glad he did. Mike found the truck to be in better shape than it was told me from the previous place and also showed me exactly what needed to be fixed. Mike was up front and honest with me and the price was fantastic. I will definitely be coming back.Service: General repairs & maintenance
Crystal Elise
a year ago
I read the reviews about this business, and had my battery replaced six months ago. Mike replaced my battery which is underneath the passenger side seat. Two weeks ago, my car started acting strange, and I decided to take it back to get a quick answer from the owner. He had a small hand held machine that immediately told me the issue. It s not what I wanted to hear. He fixed the issue. Today, we had a conversation about the future of my vehicle. He gave me his honest opinion, and I will follow his advice. Mike is trustworthy and professional. Highly recommend. Five stars x 1000. I will recommend to family and friends. Thank you!Services: Auto battery replacement, Auto engine tuning
Pt My
2 months ago
Why can I not get a price for an oil change over the phone? I refuse to take my car somewhere that cannot give me a quote for a simple oil change.
nic nic
a year ago
Mike and his crew are so friendly, trustworthy, fast and know what they re doing. Even put air in my tires. Going to be recommending them to everyone! The shop/waiting area is so cozy and decorated beautifully as well.
Carla Andersson
3 years ago
I have been very pleased with the services performed by Michael. In fact I have had my three cars serviced there for maintenance and other complicated electronic fixes with satisfaction. I have referred multiple friends and family members as it is difficult to find a reliable mechanic, who doesn't add unnecessary charges. Since my job requires transportation, I find his willingness to work me into the schedule a huge convenience. As a female customer I feel he gives me straight answers and if there may be a less expensive approach to resolve an issue he is willing to try that first.Services: Tires, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic
Amber Simmons
2 years ago
This place is the true envisionment of what an honest Hometown mechanic should be. The staff is very friendly from the get-go and very kind. You can absolutely openly discuss your problems with them and they don't shun you off. Mr. Michael is absolutely amazing efficient and honest. My vehicle presented with an overheating issue but it turned out it was a transmission. Mr. Michael helped me locate recall information and helped point me in the right direction to get the vehicle repaired. I really appreciate their open honesty, their effectiveness, their business and their kind friendly atmosphere!Service: Auto engine diagnostic
Donny B
3 years ago
I wanted to write a review about Michael s shop after my first great experience, but I didn t see that as a truly fair review. Now that I ve been twice, I can confidently say I m not taking my car ANYWHERE else for any of the work they re able to do for me there.Mike gave me great advice about oil changes, educated me about my tire tread, and went over tire recommendations in my near future. I trust him and you should too.Shop LOCAL people! :)Update 11/17: I m back, getting my oil changed and he s putting new tires on my vehicle now.Super pumped!
Monica Pauly
3 years ago
Michael serviced my car for basic bi-annual maintenance and installed a hitch. He did a WONDERFUL job! He checked all over for any maintenance that was needed and made necessary adjustments. He installed my trailer hitch that came with the world s most complicated wiring. He was truly a professional and even replaced a piece free of charge! The overall cost was very low at $280 and more than doable for a service I ll need twice a year. Michael even offered me any coffee from their Keurig and to take advantage of the indoor fireplace! I will absolutely be coming back for any auto service I need! Thank you, Michael!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Oil change
theedevil08
2 years ago
Would recommend Mike with a high rating. Took my beloved Jeep Wrangler to him and he addressed several issues in one appointment. Had a mysterious engine noise; Mike figured it out quickly and had vehicle ready same day. Also made recommendations on the fly that made logical sense. I will be scheduling future work with Mike; he s earned my trust.
Michelle Smith
3 years ago
I can't say enough great things about Michael and his staff. I had an issue with my truck that needed attention and they worked me in their schedule without question. They were honest and only charged for the work they did. Initially thought it was going to be more in depth but turned out it wasn't. Everything was done in a very timely manner.I would, without a doubt, recommend Michael's Auto Service.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair
Geoff gcx302 Carbone
3 years ago
Michael is knowledgeable, fair, and honest with his work. Best of all, a decent guy. I first went to this auto shop in early 2019 when my wife's car suddenly lost all power steering (near impossible to drive the vehicle). We were nearby, so I managed to drive the car to Micheal's - did not call or make any type of appointment.He quickly diagnosed the issue (harmonic balancer - not a part commonly talked about) and repaired for a fair price. I have been there for a couple of minor items since.It is tough finding a reliable, fair auto repair shop in this area. I definitely recommend Michael's.
Krista De Heus
5 years ago
Michael's Auto is the best auto shop I've been to: friendly customer service, knowledgable, helpful, fair prices, and timely turnaround. I had an oil leak and took my car there as a new customer about a month ago. He not only found and fixed the leaks - it turned out there were two - he also took the time to wash out everything under the hood. The engine area looked like new with all of that dirt gone! He also identified a broken engine mount, which I had no clue was broken - I just knew I sometimes had a shaky car. When he was done, I had no leaks, a much smoother drive, and a clean engine!As a female with little car knowledge, Michael is someone I can trust for solid recommendations and service as well as fair prices. I would recommend him to my closest friends and family.
Malissa Yeager
2 years ago
My experience was the same that it always is , wonderful! Michael is an absolute pro and he's never too busy to help if you have a pressing problem with your car. I've been going to thst shop for many years and I intend to never stop going there. I would very highly recommend trying Michael's, if you do, you'll want to go back again and again.Malissa
Lara Kay
a year ago
Hi! Needed to get 2 new tiresMike was amazing !! He had them delivered n installed in less than an hourDefinitely recommend and will be going there for all my repairs and servicesThanks again
K. Leah OConnor
3 years ago
It is hard finding a good, honest mechanic. I started taking my car to Michael's right after I moved to the Clayton area on the recommendation of a friend. I am so glad I listened and took my car there. Great , knowledgeable service every time. When I drive my car I feel confident it has been repaired the right way.
Joshua Sanderford
5 years ago
As a local parts supplier I can say Michael doesn't cut corners when it comes to auto repair he addresses the issue and insures all defective components are replaced with original equipment parts. I referred several customers on multiple occasions and they have yet to be disappointed in fact they have come back to thank me for the recommendation. Michael has proven to be experienced in all makes and models and delivers quality work at a fair price.