Auto Express, tire and auto repair in
Rapid City (MI)

I had a great experience with Auto Express! Chuck is a great guy! He helped me and my daughter-in - law, professionally, and for a great price compared to other car mechanics. I will definitely be taking any vehicle repairs back to Auto Express recommend that you do the same

Chuck is a real miracle worker. Our car broke down on a Sunday and his was the only shop around that was still open. He was able to get our problem diagnosed very quickly and got to work as soon as the parts came in. Really saved us this vacation

Highly recommend! Chuck was not only knowledge but he was a great guy. We were back on the road in no time.

A bit off the main road but well worth the trek. Great straightforward thoughtful service and helpful information at a fair price. The late hour and weekend availability is much appreciated and unique to the area.

Chuck at Auto Express was amazing!! My tire blew on a late Saturday afternoon in the rain and I am 500 miles from home. No one was open except for Chuck. He came to me, took my tire, repaired it and got me back on the road in a couple hours. Highly recommend!

Chuck was amazing. We were driving home and we ended up getting a flat on the side of the freeway - with a dog and toddler in the car. AAA was over two hours out and couldn’t do much to assist. Everywhere was closed, but Chuck was still available. Chuck took our call, found a tire in his garage and was able to replace it. Really nice guy who genuinely cares and wants to help others! He had us in and out super quick with a repaired tire. Kept us and our toddler warm with a heat lamp. Thank you again for all your help!

My friends and I had an unexpected flat tire and were completely stranded. Thankfully, Chuck from Auto Express showed up quickly and was incredibly helpful. He got us back on the road fast, and even lightened the mood by showing us adorable pictures of his dog, Vader! Such a friendly and professional experience—we are so grateful for the help. Highly recommend Auto Express for their great service!

Auto Express saved the day for me and my two friends! We were stranded with a flat tire, but Chuck came to our rescue in no time. He was super fast and got us back on the road in no time. Not only was his service top-notch, but he also showed us the cutest pictures of his dog, Vader, which lifted our spirits. Thank you, Chuck and Auto Express, for your amazing service!

Chuck is PHENOMENAL. We were in Michigan for a week visiting my family and really needed somebody trustworthy and speedy that could get the truck in asap as we had babies and a puppy with us. He was easy to get in-touch with and quick with his text responses. Competitive pricing too it seemed. We wish we could bring him home to Charleston SC with us!

Thanks Chuck! We were visiting the area from out of town when we had vehicle trouble. You were open on Labor Day and helped us find a tow truck to our destination 3 hours away. You went the extra mile, hauled our boat, and stayed with us till we were safely on the road back home.

Discovered our tire was flat at night and as we’re going to go to our hotel room. Chuck, the owner, was just getting back from dinner and prioritized helping us at night, saving us what would have been a bigger pain to take care of on our weekend vacation. Thanks!

The owner was a great man, he helped us get 2 tires switched out and put new tires on the rim and put air in them on the boat trailer late at night when everyone else was closed. Also it was his wife’s birthday! Big life saver thank you again for the great Customer Service

I had an urgent issue with a flat tire last night and was incredibly relieved to find this mechanic. Despite being after hours, they went above and beyond to get my tire fixed quickly and efficiently. Their professionalism and willingness to help in a tough situation were truly impressive. I highly recommend them for their outstanding service and dedication. Our entire family thanks you for your exceptional support! I will add that this man was in the middle of dinner with his wife on her birthday and still made time to help us!!

We had a flat tire during our trip on a rainy day over the weekend. The owner of this shop is a gem of a person. He is very cool, honest, skilled. He supported quick and we are on our way. Garage is tucked into the woods and Google map might show a route with no road. Location of garage in the map is accurate though. Just look at map for a route take you to the location

Incredibly accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly all at a fair price. He saved the day when car trouble interfered. Thanks Chuck at Auto Express for getting us safely back on the road, especially on a Saturday afternoon!

Chuck is an excellent mechanic and honest person to deal with. He has performed brake work, electrical work and tire mounting/balancing for several of our vehicles. All work has been done in a timely fashion and his communication is top notch. He cares about his customers and I have never had tires so perfectly balanced in my 30+ years of vehicle ownership.

Chuck has done great work with multiple vehicles of ours. He gives an honest price and has a quick turn around. I would recommend him to anyone in the area!

If there were 10 stars I would have given 10 of 10 . Nice and humble person chuck was ready to do work on weekend as I had a problem with my car, he being a nice person accommodated immediately and repaired it with in 30 minutes and was on road again . I recommend him for any repairs when you are vacation on this side .

We are so blessed to meet chuk and have our car repaired by him while we are on our fall color trip. We got hit by big log and car started making sound we were so worried about going back home which is 200 miles away Luckily chuk was only one opened on weekends and he made us so comfortable making our family sit in his study room as it was cold outside He did repair our car within 20 mins and we were back on road Thank you so much chuck and family and helping us. We are very much thankful to you 🙏🙏

The brakes broke on my truck while traveling from Wisconson to Michigan. I got as far as Cheboygan and had to pull over to find an after-hours mechanic on a friday night at the height of tourist season. Most were already closed or closing within minutes. Motels that time of year are $300-400/night, so that was not an option, nor was spending the night in the vehicle as I was unprepared. I found Chuck's number in Google Maps and gave him a call. He agreed to meet me in Elk Rapids, where we would have the truck towed to his shop, and he would give me a ride to my destination in Traverse City. When we met up, Chuck arrived with his wife and father in law. This made me much more comfortable, especially since I was uneasy accepting a ride. Come to find out, it was Chuck's anniversary, yet he made time for me and my vehicle. I was blessed to have found his number and even more so that he made time for me and my vehicle. He repaired my vehicle super quick, already had the tow in motion, and charged a fair price. I offered, but he took no money for delivering me to my destination and even picked me up when my vehicle was done. The quality of his diagnosis and work is exceptional, and if I actually lived in the area, he would always be my mechanic of choice. I strongly recommend his services to anyone in need of a mechanic.

Chuck does a great job and has accessible times for repairs. Won't give you the run around. Great work, did my brakes on a weekend when I needed it the most and another shop didn't answer the phone or return calls. Definitely going to keep going back for work in the future.

I could not have asked for better service. My engine was overheating from a major coolant leak while I was with friends in Traverse City over Labor Day weekend. Chuck was my only option, being that every other place was closed for the holiday weekend. He arranged an affordable towing service to take my car from my air b&b to his shop, diagnosed the issue, got parts, and did the labor in just over 24 hours. I seriously can’t thank him enough, I am beyond grateful for his help.

My fiancé and I came up to Traverse city for New Years weekend, we were set to leave on Sunday and right when we left our hotel room to start our 3 hour drive home to the city, my check engine light came on and my car was shaking upon accelerating. We went and had the car diagnosed at O’reily auto parts and asked if they knew any shops open and they just said “No not on Sunday, good luck” we’ll luck was absolutely on our side when we called the only 24 hour place open and Chuck came to our rescue with no hesitation! We received some of the best service from any mechanic we have ever had and impeccable hospitality. We were very far from home and instead of being stranded, chuck & Karen welcomed us into their home and kept us warm and even gave us a hot meal at their table. I would have never expected this kind of hospitality and friendliness that these beautiful people graced us with today. Chuck was kind enough to go pick up parts with us, and fix the issue we were having in no time! Although, there was no rush because we enjoyed every minute being there! Thank you for everything! 10/10 would definitely come back!

Chuck was really helpful. He got our tires in stock and got us into his schedule within the same day. My son was leaving on a road trip so I felt so much better to send him on his way with new tires.

Like most of the people who left a review, I needed work done after hours. Chuck did things a normal mechanic would not do to get me back on the road on a Sunday night. He also charged less than the nearest shop quoted me. He actually cares about helping his customers as much if not more than he cares about making money. Truly a good and caring guy.

Chuck is a hard working, retired Certified Mechanic whose business is in a 2 storey cinder block garage on his property. When my VW Bug broke down and I was desperately searching for someone to fix an electrical problem in my non-American car, and not take advantage of my situation, Chuck was the one who promptly answered my call. He saw to it that I wasn't left stranded and got my car back to me promptly, even working around my time constraints. I don't know enough about cars to judge the quality or price of his service, all I know is my car is running this morning, with no surprizes dramas or delays. From the other reviews for Rapid City, I'd say there are lots of good, honest mechanics in these parts but maybe Chuck's availability and personal attention sets him apart. Several days later, I continued my vacation and drove a couple hundred miles home. My car continues to work beautifully. Thanks, Chuck!

Absolutely the best service all around!! We were at Elk Lake this weekend when my wife ran over a curve in my Handicapped lowered Dodge Grand Caravan. Our exhaust pipe was completely crushed & the exhaust was not going through the pipe. We called the 24 hour service station which happened to be Chuck at Auto Express. He was a Godsend!! He was very courteous & knowledgeable. We dropped off the van at his beautifully equipped business late Saturday night. He cut out & re-soldered a new piece on the exhaust pipe & did an oil & filter change and was done by Sunday afternoon. He even straightened a dent on my hood from a previous time as a courtesy. He also checked over the van & made sure that there weren't any other issues. He took his time explaining & showing my wife everything he did & gave her some advice regarding our tires. He is a very trustworthy business owner and he now has a friend from Troy, MI!! Thanks again Chuck!! - Ronnie and Rudy