Mallek’s Service

I have never brought a vehicle in for work here, but we have up to 6 vehicles that we have to fuel at least a few times a week for my work. We always bring them to Mallek’s, and they are fantastic. There have been a handful of times we’ve had issues with our company card being declined, and they just tell us we can get them next time! They also happily check our tires, help us put air in, and have checked out a few things for free. Also, the air is always free! All around great guys, who deserve all the great reviews they have here.

I have heard these two gentlemen are the best in the business but I will find out soon enough when I take my car in and I will let you know for sure.
Look for my update because it’s hard to trust anyone when you don’t know how to fix it yourself especially when your a single woman.

Best place for Auto Repairs in Ann Arbor. John Mendler and his staff are knowledgable, honest and very competent. This has been my go-​to gas station and repair shop for at least 35 years. If I didn’t have Mallek’s to go to I’d probably sell my car and walk.

Extremely honest and helpful. I had a broken rear spring on my VW, and I took it to the VW dealer. Dealer told me I had a broken rear right spring and a leaking rear shock on left side — a diagnosis they charged me $ 135 for while actually doing nothing. I pressed them for details on truly what was wrong, and they would provide me only sketchy info, and generalizations. I wasn’t allowed to talk to the actual mechanic and was told I had to replace several components. The VW dealer quoted over $ 1000 to fix it, insisting I needed entier spring/​shock/​mount new on both sides of the vehicle. Having 170K miles on it, I really didn’t want this when other components seemed OK.
Sensing the dealer was holding back info and pushing me into repairs I really didn’t need, I headed to Mallek’s. They did an honest diagnosis, showed me (physically) exactly what was wrong, looked into the other things the dealer said was wrong and found they weren’t really wrong. They did the entire fix for about ¼ of what the dealer quoted, and they did it all within a single day. They fixed a few other simple things as well without even being asked. I was overjoyed. I am an automotive engineer who understands what is going on in suspension systems, so I appreciate being talked to honestly and as an intelligent person. Mallek’s has earned a long term customer.

I love malleks! My family has been going here since I was little and I always trust my car to them. I am taken down memory lane when I walk in and see all the cool plants and pictures everywhere. All of the employees here are true car nerds that will always give you the most genuine truthful advice and service without trying to nickel and dime you. One of Ann arbor’s true gems :)

This place is pretty amazing. Housed within a really old school Marathon station by my house. The staff here are grizzled older dudes but they’re SO nice and SO helpful. I’ve never had formal work here done but I did pull up once with low tires. I was sadly a stereotypical lady and didn’t know how to check my tire pressure or how much to fill (I usually just have them tuned up during my regular oil changes). Luckily the fella there was fantastic and showed me not just how to check the pressure but how much my tire should have, how to find it in the future (inside the gas cap door!), and how to work that pesky air pump. He wasn’t rude, he wasn’t condescending, just perfectly pleasant and helpful. I was so impressed. I grabbed my wallet but he refused payment and he wouldn’t accept a tip. So nice!
I’ve been lucky and haven’t needed car work since I moved here (aside from the tires) but if I did I know where I’d take it!

I lived in ann arbor for over 20 years and had not known about it until my dad told me– apparently they get all their customers through word-​by-​mouth. they are direct but very friendly; first time i dropped off my car, was not sure what the parking situation is– the outside space is limited. but the owner (?) came out and explained to me it was no problem. I then left my lunch sitting in my car; when I called, he offered to put it in the fridge for me for the whole day– wow!!! that’s personal service! I trust these guys to do what is necessary. Really glad to know there is a place like that in town; within walking distance to where I live, and bus friendly when i have to hop on to get to work (609 shuttle and #9 stop across the street from there).
I had them do oil change and inspect to see if I needed new breaks– they did not charge for checking the breaks! And i saved about 60% off dealer ship fee for oil change on my 02 toyota. This place is a hidden treasure.

I was leaving the downtown area when I suddenly had the urge to use a restroom. Seeing as I needed to get gas, I thought of coming here as a way of killing two birds with one stone. I parked my car in front of one of the gas pumps, and then walked inside and asked if they had a restroom i could use. The serviceman then gave me a bitter look and said «move your car from the pumps». I told him that I had planned to purchase gas, then his facial expression got colder and said «I don’t care move your car from the pumps if you’re gonna use the bathroom». So then I said «What difference does it make?» and he said «move your care or leave». So I left because I really did not see what the big deal was, and I think it is rude for them to brush customers off that way.

We had service performed yesterday when it was bitterly cold. They were kind enough to drive my husband back home and pick him up when our service was done so he didn’t have to walk in the miserable weather. Not only that, they gave us a GREAT price on the service performed. Everyone there is very kind and helpful. I also had them quote some other work I had had quoted elsewhere and they gave me an amazing price for that work too. I’ll be back there in a week or so.

Mallek’s is simply the best service station in town. Multiple cars in our family, we often find something that needs attention. Whether it’s filling the gas tank, changing the oil, or repairing the brakes, Mallek’s is the best! Honest, polite employees, and reasonable prices, along with high quality work, Mallek’s is simply the best. Straight out of Mayberry! I shouldn’t broadcast information about Mallek’s because they’ll get too crowded, but If your car needs attention, go to Mallek’s and talk to John. You’ll see. Just don’t tell everyone.

Have had my car into Malleks twice now. They’re honest, smart, and do all around great work. Fair prices too.

their prices are always competitive and how ofter do you get to support a local business that is a gas station. Best gas station, and I am sure I could get an oil change too. I can’t speak on their auto service, but the attendants are always friendly.

This place is pretty small and diminutive looking but the service here is incredible, friendly, fast, economically priced and most importantly, HONEST. A good mechanic is difficult to find and I (and several other people I know) have been using Mallek’s for years.