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Motor City Car Care

Auto repair shop · Detroit, MI · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#28 of 899 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 97%
5.0 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · 8 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Motor City Car Care at a glance

Google reviewers for Motor City Car Care in Detroit, MI, consistently praise the shop for its honest communication, transparent pricing, and thorough explanations of vehicle issues. Customers frequently note that the staff avoids unnecessary upsells, provides fair estimates, and completes repairs like engine swaps and brake work efficiently. With a perfect 5/5 rating from 112 reviews and a 100% response rate from the owner, the business is described as reliable and professional, with no recurring criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 112 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 112 Google reviews (95 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 3, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Detroit, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction99Reliability97Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 99 (median 88)Reliability: 97 (median 85)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Motor City Car CareAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Motor City Car Care: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
99
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Motor City Car Care: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
97
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Motor City Car Care: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Motor City Car Care: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Motor City Car Care: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 59.–
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Star ratings

112 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11199%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 95 written reviews

  • Praise212100%
  • Complaints10%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price686%
  • Reasonable114%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Honesty & trust5124%
  • Price & value4722%
  • Quality & results3315%
  • Would recommend2914%
  • Staff & attitude2813%
  • Speed & response168%
  • Communication94%

What customers talk about

We read 95 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Mitch dose great work and is super honest and transparent.”
  • “He quickly diagnosed the issue, explained what needed to be done in simple terms, and gave me a fair and transparent estimate.”
  • “Mitch provides excellent service with honesty and high integrity, he fixed the Turbo and sputtering on my car and charged me an excellent price that y…”
  • “Highly recommend Mircea to anyone in need of brake work or general auto repair.”
  • “Mitch is honest, extremely knowledgeable, and won’t upsell you on nonsense your vehicle doesn’t need.”
  • “He’ll spend the time to explain your vehicle’s issue in detail and gets work done quickly.”
  • “He also takes the time to explain problems and my options.”

People customers mention

  • Mitch 29 reviews
  • Mircea 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Motor City Car Care for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Josh3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Mitch dose great work and is super honest and transparent. He’ll show you exactly what the problem is and why and then go over the cost so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Reasonable price
Steven5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

By far the best mechanic I’ve ever encountered! Was completely honest from being to end. I recommend him to everybody.

Garret4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Fantastic experience! Mitch is honest, extremely knowledgeable, and won’t upsell you on nonsense your vehicle doesn’t need. He’ll spend the time to explain your vehicle’s issue in detail and gets work done quickly. Had my 2012 Camry looked at for a second opinion about a possible issue with the timing chain. Mitch…

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
NikkiLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Mitch is awesome! I have been going to him for work on different cars for 20 yrs. He's always fair and honest. If the car is in bad shape, he will tell you not to put more money into it and he doesn't rig things. He cares about his reputation, his business, and his customers.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceBrakes
Brandon11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I’ve been coming to Mircea’s shop for years. He’s a great mechanic. Gets the job done well and timely at a fair price. He also takes the time to explain problems and my options. My go-to guy!

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
DLWLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Mitch provides excellent service with honesty and high integrity, he fixed the Turbo and sputtering on my car and charged me an excellent price that you wouldn't believe. I tried to give him a $50 tip and he refused to accept it, what a great human being, right?!

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 112 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Josh Knehr3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Josh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mitch dose great work and is super honest and transparent. He’ll show you exactly what the problem is and why and then go over the cost so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you!

Steven Pettway5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steven has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

By far the best mechanic I’ve ever encountered! Was completely honest from being to end. I recommend him to everybody.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you !

Sabett jusLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sabett has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great shop very affordable price. Don’t hesitate to see them A+.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Brakes
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you!!!

Garret Rappuhn4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Garret has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fantastic experience! Mitch is honest, extremely knowledgeable, and won’t upsell you on nonsense your vehicle doesn’t need. He’ll spend the time to explain your vehicle’s issue in detail and gets work done quickly. Had my 2012 Camry looked at for a second opinion about a possible issue with the timing chain. Mitch was able to diagnose the issue, explain to me exactly what’s wrong, and presented a solution for my issue that avoided thousands of dollars in repair costs. Definitely coming back for any vehicle repairs in the future!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you !!!!

Kristy DLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Honest affordable the only mechanic I trust

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you !

Devijon McMillian2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Devijon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience, Mitch replaced my thermostat

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you!!!!

Nikki HillLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nikki has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Mitch is awesome! I have been going to him for work on different cars for 20 yrs. He's always fair and honest. If the car is in bad shape, he will tell you not to put more money into it and he doesn't rig things. He cares about his reputation, his business, and his customers.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you !!!

Brandon Reeves Music11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brandon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’ve been coming to Mircea’s shop for years. He’s a great mechanic. Gets the job done well and timely at a fair price. He also takes the time to explain problems and my options. My go-to guy!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you !

DLWLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews DLW has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Mitch provides excellent service with honesty and high integrity, he fixed the Turbo and sputtering on my car and charged me an excellent price that you wouldn't believe. I tried to give him a $50 tip and he refused to accept it, what a great human being, right?!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you !

Constantin Petrusel2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Constantin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Mitch did some smaller jobs for me before, but last time he swapped a whole engine for me. Great work. Bigger task but very successful. My car runs well and you couldn't even tell any worked was done. Awesome job.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Engine repair
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you !

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Business details

  • Address: 7027 M-102, Detroit, MI 48221
  • Phone: (313) 342-2838
  • Service area: Detroit, MI