Auto repair you can trust
Expert Auto Repair in Grand Rapids, MI
Reliable diagnostics, maintenance and repairs for foreign and domestic vehicles, from a Creston shop focused on honest recommendations, quality workmanship and getting you safely back on the road.
- ASE and Michigan Certified
- Honest Recommendations
- Foreign and Domestic
- After-Hours Drop-Off
What we do
Repairs and Maintenance, Done Properly
Everything from a warning light you cannot ignore to the scheduled service that keeps it from ever coming on. Foreign and domestic, in one shop.
Engine Diagnostics
Check engine lights, engine electronics and drivability faults traced to the actual cause.
Learn moreBrake Service
Pads, rotors, lines and wheel bearings inspected and replaced so the car stops the way it should.
Learn moreSteering and Suspension
Steering repair and suspension work for cars that wander, clunk or ride rough.
Learn moreOil and Filter Changes
Straightforward oil and filter service using the grade your engine is specified for.
Learn moreHeating and Air
Heating and air conditioning diagnosis and repair, for winter defrost and summer cooling alike.
Learn moreTiming Belts and Chains
Timing belt and chain replacement on schedule, before a failure turns into engine damage.
Learn moreExhaust and Mufflers
Exhaust systems and mufflers repaired or replaced to quiet the car and pass inspection.
Learn moreScheduled Maintenance
Factory scheduled maintenance and pre-purchase inspections that protect resale value.
Learn moreWhy 456 AutoFix
Auto Repair Without the Runaround
The goal is not to sell you repairs you do not need. It is to find the problem, explain what your vehicle actually needs, and let you make an informed decision. We value relationships and are committed to building customer knowledge and confidence in our services, so you can care for and extend the life of your automotive investment.
- Honest recommendationsWe tell you what the car needs now and what can wait.
- Certified techniciansASE and State of Michigan certifications in steering and suspension, brakes, electrical, engine repair, tune-up, heating and air conditioning, and manual transmission.
- Foreign and domesticOwner and head mechanic Hendrick Hoffman is Audi factory trained with eight years of focus on European and other foreign vehicles.
- Clear communicationYou hear what we found, what your options are, and what it costs before work starts.
What customers say
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How it works
Three Steps, No Surprises
Tell Us What Is Wrong
Call the shop or send the contact form with the symptoms, the make and model, and when it happens.
We Diagnose It
We find the actual cause, then explain what your vehicle needs and what it will cost before anything is done.
Get Back on the Road
We complete the work you approved. If you cannot make it in during business hours, use the after-hours drop-off.
In the bay
The Work We Do
Brakes, engine work, inspections and routine service: the jobs that come through the shop week in, week out.
Find us
Your Local Auto Repair Shop in Grand Rapids
We are in the Creston neighborhood, close to several main highways, which makes us easy to reach from across Grand Rapids and West Michigan. After-hours drop-off is available if our opening hours do not fit your schedule.
- Address456 Carrier St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505 - Phone616-279-3832
- Email456autofix@gmail.com
- Hours
- Monday to Friday8:00am – 5:00pm
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Questions
Before You Bring It In
Where is 456 AutoFix located?
We are at 456 Carrier St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, in the Creston neighborhood. The shop is close to several main highways, so it is easy to reach from across the Grand Rapids area.
What are your hours?
The shop is open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and closed Saturday and Sunday. If those hours do not work for you, we offer after-hours drop-off.
Do you work on foreign and domestic vehicles?
Both. Owner and head mechanic Hendrick Hoffman has worked in automotive service since 2005 across foreign and domestic vehicles, and is Audi factory trained with eight years of experience in that area.
What kinds of repairs do you handle?
Brakes, suspension and steering repair, timing belts and chains, heating and air conditioning, check engine lights, body and engine electronics, wheel bearings, oil changes, factory scheduled maintenance, exhaust systems and mufflers, and pre-purchase inspections.
Do you offer pre-purchase inspections?
Yes. If you are considering a used vehicle, we can inspect it before you buy so you know what you are getting into.
How do I book a repair?
Call the shop at 616-279-3832 during business hours, or send the form on our contact page with your vehicle and the problem you are having, and we will get back to you.
Your Car Needs Attention. Let Us Get It Fixed.
Routine maintenance, a warning light, or a repair you have been putting off. Bring it to a shop that will tell you straight what it needs.
Prefer to talk? Call 616-279-3832