Select Auto Services

Excellent work and very reasonable pricing. They’re great with German cars, especially VW/​Audi and they have done all the non-​warranty work on our VWs over the past dozen years

Well I didn’t end up taking my vehicle here. I called to have a hose replaced. I have the part since I was planning on doing it myself, but decided better. When I told them I had the part the guy said «We don’t do it that way» and hung up. He never even gave me the option of bringing it in and having them order the part, since I could have returned the part I previously purchased. I guess they really didn’t want my business since they couldn’t even take 2 minutes to talk to me.

I have had Select Auto Service perform various repairs and have always been completely satisfied. They have been honest and thorough. My most recent experience came about because when I had my tires rotated at a tire company which had SAE certified mechanics on staff, out of curiosity, I asked them for an estimate on repairing my gas gauge on my SUV as well as a check out my suspension. They said the tie rods and ball joints needed replacement and due to the mileage on my vehicle that my shock absorbers should be replaced. Total bill for the suspension work was over $ 800 and the repair of the gas gauge was going to be anywhere between $ 500-​$ 1000 as they were not sure what the problem was. I took the vehicle to Select Auto. Total bill was a little under $ 900 for the repair of the gas gauge, (which had to be taken to a General Motors dealership for them to make the repair), replacement of the tie rods, sway bars and a wheel alignment. They checked out the ball joints and did not find anything wrong with them. Nor did they say anything about the shock absorbers. I trust them wholeheartedly for any repairs to my vehicles.

I’ve had good experiences, but I’ve also been so angered by the lack of information that I considered giving Select one star.
My first few experiences were good — getting a tune up or 75k mile service in good time and for less than another subaru or honda dealer. Then — either they got too familiar or I just had a streak of dealing with Walt. Paul is really conscientious. Walt doesn’t call you with the estimate on the price, he goes ahead and does repairs without authorization — or if he gives you the quote, he’ll give you the price of the part and «forget» to include the price of the labor… It happened multiple times over two years.
Since they’re really close to my house, I ignored it because it was convenient, but had it when an entire set of struts was put onto my car — I was just done. I wanted a price because I was selling my car and wanted to know whether they were needed and if so — what price. Since they’d done it without my permission — I was told that they’d put my old ones on — to which I said — yes! Then I was told that they had broken the struts when they were removed so I just needed to pay the bill.
Honestly it was so maddening that I just stopped taking my car there. I don’t need this to be an advert for my new place — but just deal with Paul and beware of working with Walt…

My wife’s Ford Escape was having trouble with the exhaust. After checking Unilocal it looked like Select Auto Service was the best place in town for honest work at an economical price. After a quick phone call in the morning, I brought it in the same day and it was repaired within three hours. And all at a reasonable price. I intend on going back for future auto repair /​preventive care needs.

He does not know Mazda Miata’s. I brought my car here after it developed a ticking noise in the engine. I was told that it was due to severely low oil pressure due to the gauge reading at the low end of full. After some research of my own I came to find out that this gauge does not even read oil pressure but is an estimate based on RPM’s. I am glad I did because this saved me hundred is repairs for a problem that did not exist. After discovering this we came and picked up the car and extra key. My wife was treated really poorly during this. Overall I can not recommend this shop for any Mazda Miata drivers.

I just bought a car for the first time and the guys that work here are really nice and down to earth. I brought the car in for a pre-​purchase used car inspection and it was very reasonably priced compared to the google searches I did online to check out how much I should be paying for that service. After the inspection, one of the mechanics called me and broke down all the repairs it needed and explained it in a way that I could understand and visualize. I ended up buying the car and brought the car here for its repairs and once again, I felt comfortable talking to them. The car now feels solid and I’m happy with the service they provided. Also, it was a pretty speedy turnaround time for the repairs.
I would definitely recommend this place to others.

I’ve been taking my cars and trucks to Select Auto for repairs and pre-​purchase inspections for years now, after having tried a lot of places in the area. Here are the reasons I like Select Auto:
1) First and foremost, they do excellent diagnostics. They don’t guess at the causes of problems, and they’ll tell you what they’re thinking and why. More than any other shop in town, even dealers, I trust Select Auto to figure out the trickiest problems because they’ve been able to solve problems for me that the others can’t more than once.
2) They have a wealth of accumulated knowledge about all vehicle types. They know about the reliability or the likely problems for this and that make/​model/​year. This is one reason their diagnostics are good, and also what makes them excellent for pre-​purchase inspections.
3) They do quality work. The problem is fixed in the right way the first time.
4) They’re reasonably priced.
5) They’re fast, and they can usually get your car in quickly.
I’d go so far as to say that it’s actually a relief to take my car to Select Auto when there’s something wrong, because I know the real problem will be found and resolved and I won’t pay more than I need to.

Friends told me about Select Auto. I took my Prius there to get it checked over as I am going on a trip soon. I was 100% satisfied. I will go back.

Select Auto is Good People. Independent small business owner, extremely honest, great service, low prices, fast. Someone pointed out Japanese Auto on Main Street (excellent reputation) refers domestic repair to Select Auto, I saw that on an internet review, checked the Japanese Auto website, and that is how I originally found them. Public referrals from your professional peers speak volumes. Don’t be put off by how hard this place is to find. It’s roughly across from the Washtenaw County Rec Center driveway, way back from a homemade funky mailbox on a gravel parking lot under overgrown trees and looks like it belongs out in the boondocks. I used to go to Jourdens (which is the really convenient place to go if you want to drop your car and walk or bike back to campus or downtown, also a nice independent family business, fast service, competent) but I think Select Auto is more of a bargain and wait times were shorter for me than typical with Jourdens, for my two visits so far. (Like Jourdens, someone personally drove me to work after I dropped my car). Dirt road, homely building, less than chatty, manly, personal interaction. To me these are the signs of good carma.

Excellent people. Not another car mechanic. Honest, intelligent and an extremely good mechanic. Very helpful… but could do with a little more smile. Highly recommended.

After reading Amber K’s review of Jourdens Automotive, I’d thought I share my experience. I used to go to Jourdens. I tend to by used cars so its important I get them to a good shop. Lately my shop of choice has been Select Auto. I had heard good things about them, but because they are tucked away on an unpaved drive I had avoided them.
Let me tell you, these guys have been very good. First I needed spark plugs and wires for my VW GTI. Howard Cooper wanted $ 484. Select auto $ 239. After that we took my wifes camry and got the AC fixed for 150 dollars less than the dealership was charging. Finally a villager minivan I purchased need some brake work done and they did and excellent job. They seem to be very busy and work on all makes and models. If you are looking for an honest mechanic try these guys out.