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Lentz Auto Repair
1227 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, United States
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Ni
Review №1

Excellent quick service with a reasonable price. Replaced my upper control arms in 24 hours from drop off to pick up. Friendly staff that actually listen to you!

Ru
Review №2

Yes they are always fast and friendly and they always get the job done right I dont know what I would do without them five stars thats what they get if there was six stars they get that see you

Mo
Review №3

Top notch reliable service !!!Would recommend to family and friends !

キラ
Review №4

The guys here get the job done right! Trustworthy, sociable and all around great people!

Pa
Review №5

Consistently helpful through a variety of repairs both major and minor, friendly staff and fair prices across the board!

Jo
Review №6

They try and rip u off saying I needed all this stuff fixed that was a few grand go to another place they fix it for a few hundred save your money dont go to these shisty people

Sh
Review №7

Polite staff. Quick repair. Just got the new muffler today, so I assume it will last. Guarantee included. Took about an hour. Was $278, probably would have been less if we hadnt put it off so long.

Em
Review №8

Been going here for years. Reliable staff

Do
Review №9

Work was solid and price was fair, but not a mask in sight. Minus one for that.

Do
Review №10

Fast friendly walk in service. Worked with me on budgeting and fixed what needed done.Edit: the crew is great. They went above and beyond in helping remedy my issues. Always polite, friendly, and understanding. Outstanding customer service.

Th
Review №11

Wandered in here as a last resort last March when my sons blazer needed the fuel lines replaced on his truck. My son was attending Ferris State and needed to head back up to school before a bad snow storm. They had him in and out of there before the snow started flying. Every contact we have had with this shop has been positive. They do quality work and are always very professional. Last night my brake line started leaking. I needed my vehicle for the next day, my daughters have The Homecoming Dance to attend. They got me in right away, stayed late to make sure I arrived safely with the vehicle and this morning my car is out and on the road again. The price was far less that expected. I can feel safe knowing Mike and Ralph did everything in their power to make sure my car was done right and is safe to take my kids where they need to be. This could have been a very dangerous situation. I cant say enough about this shop and its staff. This is my ONLY stop for vehicle work. Thanks to Mike and Ralph for saving the dance for the girls!! Cant thank you enough!!

Ta
Review №12

Ive been going to Lentz for years. Ive had a majority of good experiences, with a few pretty nasty ones thrown in. But over all Lentz has been great. They always try to help my wife and I out, finding best prices, and even going the extra mile. If I say were heading out of town, they make sure our van wont randomly burst into flames while on a the I-90 Turnpike in Ohio.I think if there is anything I dont like is in the 10-ish years Ive been taking my vehicles to Lentz weve seen just as many managers. Its hard to have customer trust when the faces you expect change all the time. ITs not like going to pick up a soda at your local convenience store. If youre expected to trust someone to do work on a vehicle in which your life depends on to work properly you want to trust who youre dealing with.Luckily, they have had the same manager for a while, and he seems like a good guy.Ive taken 5 cars there now. And as long as Im in this area Ill take every car I own there.In fact .. I need an oil change. See you guys soon!

Ja
Review №13

These guys are awesome, got me in after I called when nowhere else could for awhile, and then went above and beyond helping make sure I could afford my repair and that I could finally drive my car safely. Will definitely be coming back here.

Ba
Review №14

I went to Lentz for an oil change and front tire alignment and was given a call about an hour later that they couldnt perform the alignment. I was told that my control arms were going bad, which was why my car was shaking when I drove it. I asked what the total would be to fix it and they quoted me $741. I denied the service and called around and got a better quote of $509. I still asked for an oil change, which somehow took them a little over an hour to complete. They ended up having my car for a total of 3 hours for just an oil change.Turns out that my control arms are completely fine! I went to get two new tires and asked the guy about it. I dont know much about cars, but I knew that if it wasnt shaking with my spare on, then it probably wasnt my control arms. The guy at the tire shop told me it was my tires, and as soon as I drove it home it didnt shake one bit. It drove like normal.This was hands down the worst service Ive ever received and was almost conned out of hundreds of dollars. Like I said, I dont know much about cars, but I have common sense and know to trust my gut.

Cy
Review №15

Staff members are extremely helpful and seem eager to answer all questions thoroughly. They are experts at determining the problem and just as adept and repairing it. They will stay late in order to return your vehicle quickly and are good for their word. My daughter and I both appreciate their respectful and kind manner when dealing with our concerns.

Mi
Review №16

I was told that they dont have anyone there thats good at bending pipe...this is an exhaust place right?So needless to say I wont be going there again ever.

Ad
Review №17

Defective muffler was replaced in under 1.5 hours including time to obtain the part. Replacement part is attached securely and welding craftsmanship looks great. Staff dealt pleasantly with customers on a hot August day and the work was done at the lowest rate of the shops I checked. Very pleased.

Ke
Review №18

Absolutely terrible customer service experience. I tried handling my issue at a store level and was told they couldnt help me. I emailed corporate a detailed explanation of the situation to try and resolve it and no one ever responded. I wanted to be a loyal customer because it is close, convenient, and the staff is nice but I will never be back and I will deter others. Seriously dissapointed in the service and follow through. Was hoping to find a shop to work with long term.

Be
Review №19

The employees here are always friendly and knowledgeable. This is my go-to place to get excellent service for my vehicle.

ke
Review №20

The guys at Lentz have always treated us fairly never an issue fun people to work with. Quality service at a fair price done on time what more could we ask for thanks for being there when we need you ken k

Vi
Review №21

These guys worked past their closing time on a Saturday to finish up work on my car up for me.Theyre very friendly, offer good service and give reasonable prices.I highly recommend this service shop.

ch
Review №22

They got me in last minute for an alignment. A guy even came in 15 minutes before close with an oil change for the next day and they did it right that moment instead. And they were busy too! Fair pricing and the front counter guy, Ralph, was insanely friendly and made sure my car was done before close. Thanks again, guys!

Da
Review №23

This place is amazing. After work my muffler fell off my car, I brought it an hour before close and they ended up fixing it in time. The staff is awesome and did an amazing job.

Sk
Review №24

Fast and friendly service. Great pricing. Knowledge to serve all vehicles. Will continue to visit lentz auto.- Jeff A. Spoonts

Ma
Review №25

....had my car (15 yrs. old) in for service for 3 different issues this month.....engine runs bad, rotted muffler fell and a power steering leak (put this problem off for 2 years).....my car has never run better....thank you guys (ralph and crew) for your friendly service.....good prices.... and getting me in and out in a timely manner.....i couldnt be happier

An
Review №26

After numerous calls to other garages who told me they couldnt look at my cars exhaust problem for a couple of days, I took it to Lentz on Leonard Street. They promptly inspected my car, showed me the problem, and took only two hours to repair it at a fair price. My car drives much better, sounds better, and its good to know where to find reasonably priced, knowledgeable, honest automotive repair service.

Ja
Review №27

In late November of 2017 I had my car towed to lentz auto repair. Reason being my car wouldn’t stopped turned out to be a bad crank sensor. They tried for hours to pull it out. Eventually they dropped the oil pan to punch the sensor through and install the new one. One issue when they put the oil pan back on they sandwich my oil dipstick in between the oil pan and the block and I had to pay another shop to fix their mistake. Overall just dissatisfied with what happened very little attention to detail and how do you not notice a dipstick bending when you reinstall an oil pan ? Don’t go here just find another shop.

IS
Review №28

Great group of guys working here ...fast and friendly service ...stop by and check them out!!

da
Review №29

Great guys very helpful and friendly was in and out in no time

Da
Review №30

Good people, fast service, and fair prices! Had both of our cars in there a few times and was always treated well.

Ch
Review №31

Brought my car in for Muffler work and an oil change expecting it to be there for the weekend. Lucky for me they were done in 2 hours. Very professional and nice guys.

li
Review №32

Quality repairs, excellent customer service, great price. Ralph and Taryn are awesome and Ill definitely be back and will recommend to friends.

L
Review №33

My fiance is a veteran and the VA gave Lentz $1300 to repair the intake and replace the radiator. Within 5 minutes of leaving, it started overheating. They told me to drive it back and said it was just an air bubble. Within 5 minutes of leaving the second time, it overheated again. After 4 hours they told me it was a loose radiator cap and they replaced it. I made it another 5 minutes down the road and my car was overheating and smoking. When my fiance opened the hood, coolant started spraying everywhere. We lost at least a gallon of fluid and Mike suggested I fill the radiator with water and it would make it back to the shop. I couldnt even make it two miles. I demanded they tow it back and Mike agreed after some back and forth. They let my car sit on the side of the road until I called the next day to question where it was. No one ever called me and two days later (today) I went there in person. My car was sitting in the lot and not being worked on. Mike smuggly told me that my head gasket had blown and wanted us to call the VA to pay to fix it. After consistently telling us to drive the vehicle while it was overheating and never once mentioning a head gasket during any of the visits or for the initial estimate. James told us someone was being fired over it and that we would be taken care of because it was not our fault. I am beyond upset, because its officially not even worth the cost of repairs. Thanks, guys. I really hope they make this right or we will have no choice but to take legal action.

Mi
Review №34

Just called to see if someone could look at my car to see if I have a bad wheel bearing or CV axle on my 2012 dodge journey was told on the phone he did know so he put me on hold came back and told me someone could look at my vehicle but they would have to charge me $80 or so I told him I would pass their website said contact us today for your free estimate. They advertise free estimates but when you contact them they tell you that they have to charge you.I wish I could just find a place with honest workers and not scam artist or rip offs.To the workers some people do read your website so maybe you should think before trying to rip someone off and you will never have to worry about getting business from me or anyone I know.

Br
Review №35

Fast service with fair prices

VA
Review №36

I called customer service and they said it was $150 to change my spark plugs! It’s funny how sad the economy is in Michigan for a complete tune up in the south it’s starts & $50 bucks.DONT GO TO THIS SHOP THEY ARE THEFTS LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY(scammers)

ch
Review №37

Fast and done right thanks guys and a good price

Ch
Review №38

Great

Mi
Review №39

Got my car in quickly and had it done same day.

Mi
Review №40

We had an absolutely terrible experience here. We had to send our car back numerous times for issue CREATED by this repair shop. They tried accusing me of screaming and swearing at them, when in fact I never rose my voice or used any sort of profanity. After the 4th time of sending our vehicle back in, they decided it was a completely different issue and said they would cover the cost of the labor if we paid for the part. The part is $70 for Refurbished or $140 for OEM. They wanted to charge us $350 after already charging $1,300 for something they didnt even fix. Not to mention, the steering went out while I was driving the vehicle after they fixed it. If you can imagine, we are very upset and mind blown by the incompetency.In response to the owner, our vehicle was taken back several times. The vehicle is still not fixed. The pump issue should have been identified when the vehicle was originally taken in. It should have at least been identified by the 2nd or 3rd time. By the 4th time, we have a right to declare incompetency by the mechanics. Lentz offered their labor to fix install the steering pump. I would not trust someone to install my steering pump when they had to put 3 rack and pinions in just to decide it was in fact the steering pump. We paid $1,300 for our problem to be made worse. If you are concerned for your customer satisfaction, I suggest a refund for the labor that was put into breaking our vehicle.

Mr
Review №41

They took excellent care of me and my needs.

GR
Review №42

A few days ago, the brackets holding up my muffler broke. One place said I needed to replace the whole thing from front to back. And they wanted to charge me $1,100. I took my car to Lentz on Leonard and they welded the muffler back in place for $53.I cant say enough about Mike and Ralph there. They didnt try to upsell me and they didnt treat me like my little job was an annoyance. They were genuinely happy that they could help out a guy trying to get by on Social Security.The smiling guys at Lentz on Leonard earned my trust, and because of that theyll get all of my future business. If youre smart, theyll get yours as well.

An
Review №43

I called on a Tuesday morning to make an appointment for Wednesday afternoon to get an alignment. When I got there in Wednesday they said they had no appointment written down for me. To his credit they still got me in, but said they could not do the alignment because of a tie rod issue. I took the car back home to replace the tie rods and noticed the volume on my radio was no longer working. It had just been working before I brought it in. I also found my bumper sticker ripped off my car and 5 fresh scratches near the front end. This is not right! I will be seeking legal action of this is not resolved.

Ab
Review №44

Had an amazing experience at lentz!! They were the only shop in the area holding Saturday hours and they worked quickly and efficiently! Their honestly and real-ness was refreshing!!

He
Review №45

Staff here is always on top of things and get me in and out! The manager has a great team! Thank you!!

ir
Review №46

Good professional service, and found the problem with my engine quickly with good trouble shooting.

St
Review №47

No wait. Good service

Ja
Review №48

Had the rear end replaced my 06 cadillac. Saved over half the cost compared to anyplace else. Lentz on Leonard is my new repair shop. Thanks Mike

Fr
Review №49

Extremely friendly. They will try to help you as much as possible.

Da
Review №50

These guys went the extra mile to repair a lost cause at the lowest cost! Thanks!

Er
Review №51

Always do a great job on Repairs.

Pa
Review №52

I wouldnt let these people put a chain on a bicycle.Just my opinion.

Vi
Review №53

Great Service. They put in the extra effort and got my car running without a problem. Thanks Ralph!

Mi
Review №54

Great service...great prices...friendly place too go for auto repairs

Ad
Review №55

They checked my car for free. Told me what was wrong and were very friendly and helpful

Br
Review №56

My names Brennan and I have had all positive experiences with the staff. Very professional

Ma
Review №57

Best place around and cheap too

sh
Review №58

Always courteous and reasonable.

ka
Review №59

The manager Mike was very professional and friendly! Will definitely come back!!

Ra
Review №60

Were supposed to fix something. Was driving on the highway and it broke!!! Whole car filled with smoke now they wont answer the phone called over 20 times worst place ever!

ch
Review №61

They are so nice guys cause was not happy of my review offered me back to make things right and made things right i will go back again thank you

K
Review №62

Needed a tire, the guy working (didnt catch his name) quickly helped me out, and it cost less than the competition. Was in and out in about 15 minutes.

Bi
Review №63

This place is a rip off. Gave me an estimate for two rear struts at 500 dollars. Then called and said they couldnt reuse the springs like I was quoted. More than 800 dollars to get my car back.

As
Review №64

Great service

Ri
Review №65

Great service

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  • Address:1227 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, United States
  • Site:http://www.lentzautorepair.com/
  • Phone:+1 616-451-8100
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto tune up service
  • Brake shop
  • Car inspection station
  • Car repair and maintenance
  • Car service
  • Muffler shop
  • Wheel alignment service
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–6pm
  • Tuesday:8am–6pm
  • Wednesday:8am–6pm
  • Thursday:8am–3pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:8am–6pm
  • Sunday:8am–6pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
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