Michael's Service Station in Charlton

190 Brookfield Rd, Charlton, MA 01507, United States

★★★★☆
(108 reviews)
Specialties: Auto repair shop
Address
190 Brookfield Rd, Charlton, MA 01507, United States
Plus Code
5X6P+GV Charlton, Massachusetts, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 am–5 pm
Tuesday
8 am–5 pm
Wednesday
8 am–5 pm
Thursday
8 am–5 pm
Friday
8 am–5 pm
Saturday
8 am–2 pm

Services

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Oil change
Amenities
Mechanic
Planning
Appointments recommended
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

Reviews

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★★★★★
January 30, 2025

Always done great work for me!

★★★★★
October 3, 2024

Needed a inspection sticker and took me right away. Even though my car is older they did a through inspection. Will go here again.

★★★★★
June 25, 2024

I would definitely recommend Michael's for your automotive needs. I recently went here to get a state inspection. The two people working at the time were very certious and started right away. My vehicle stays in a garage all winter so I asked if they could check the tire pressure. After the inspection, they added air to all four tires. When I offered a five dollar bill for them adding air, they refused saying "it's no problem. We want you to come back". I thought this was the definition of good customer service! Caring that the customer wants to come back again and treating you in such a way that reflects it. Overall I had a very good experience here.

★★★★★
November 23, 2022

These guys were insanely nice. This is the day before thanksgiving at 3 an hour before they close, the Car was over heating extremely, and we didn’t know what was going on. They let us come right in, looked at the vehicle right away and figured out the issue for us. They were extremely helpful and very kind. I would highly recommend this place

★★★★★
August 26, 2022

Great hometown garage.. Inspection station is always helpful and timely.. they offer lots of services also from basic oil change tune up tires alignments along with engine repairs and auto body work.. Great Garage!!! Good Family Operated business Keep it local folks!!

★★★★★
May 6, 2021

Stopped in for an inspection sticker for a recently purchased used car. The service was excellent and the team had a focus on a positive customer experience. Will definitely be back for future servicing issues. Well done.

★★★★★
December 30, 2020

I went in today for my inspection sticker and an oil change. I had never been here before so I wasn't sure how it was going to go. The owner was very nice. He told me all about his family. It is obvious he is crazy about his grand kids and great grand child. A very proud grandparent. No issues having oil changed or sticker done. Service was quick. A very nice family business. I will definitely go back.

★★★★★
December 4, 2020

A warning light came on while driving home to CT called several places to see if they would check it out all but Michaels said they didn't have time. Mike Jr and Brian checked my cooling fluid and filled it up checked the temp and the exhaust to make sure I was safe to drive the hour+ home. Friendly service like in the old days🙌

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
February 19, 2025

Seems to be honest and to the point

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Great service, 10/10 would recommend

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Good service depending on what is needed usually very quick service

March 19, 2024

Do not go there for an inspection!!! Rude and unprofessional

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

All good

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Beautiful Experience

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

These guys did an excellent job front brakes oil change very fast

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Mikey is the best !!

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2023

Not so friendly service.

★★★★★
March 19, 2023

Great guys down at Michaels! They fixed a light on my box truck before inspecting it for me. Thank you guys!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2022

Great, The Man I dealt with was very pleasant and attentive to my needs. Highly Recommend!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2022

I love Mike and he wife they have always been very pleasant to me

March 19, 2022

Called at 11:30 am and asked to have my car inspected. Was told to arrive at 1:15pm. When I arrived at 1:17pm I walked inside and there were two men staring at me. I said I was here to get my car inspected to which they responded So we don t get to eat lunch today? which caught me off guard. After the rude comment and continued staring I said I was going to go somewhere else and one of the men told me to go F myself. Get your car inspected literally anywhere else.

★★★★★
March 19, 2022

I was looking at a used car purchase at a nearby dealership, and the techs at Michaels were gracious enough to do a third-party inspection of the vehicle with barely 10 minutes notice. They showed me all the trouble spots and answered all of my questions. Thanks guys!

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2022

Michaels fixed my A\C in my car. So far so good. Keep up the good work!

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2022

I really appreciate that you can get a sticker here on a Saturday. The day I went they were open until 2:00 and there was no waiting. Quick, easy and convenient.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2022

Great business really miss Mike but Brian is doing a great job

March 19, 2022

Mike is or was a cheat and a fraud. Completely ripped me off and blatantly lied to me. Told me one price and made me pay another and then I found out he never replaced what I paid for. Now I have to pay all over again to get it fixed elsewhere

★★★★
March 19, 2021

They always take care of you

★★★★★
March 19, 2021

Good guys good expirience

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2021

Fast service!

★★★★★
March 19, 2021

Very pleased

★★★★
March 19, 2021

Great experience. Fast, friendly and efficient.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2021

Always great service

March 19, 2021

DO NOT GO HERE FOR AN INSPECTION OR ANY SERVICE ON YOUR VEHICLE!! I went there for an inspection of my truck. They quoted me $150 cash only explaining this was a state mandated rate because of the size of my truck and it was a recent law change (which sounded way off). They were yelling at me saying Id have to wait a long time and to stop blocking the bays ( I was actually trying to ask them where to park when they started yelling at me about this). Bizarre. Left immediately I went to Bay Road Inspection in Belchertown, where they charged me $35 on my credit card and got it done professionally politely. $35 is the state mandated rate.

★★★★★
March 19, 2021

Good people. I always enjoy family run businesses.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2021

Went for a sticker. The people were very nice and friendly. Id go again forbsure

★★★★★
March 19, 2021

Very good and knowledgeable!

Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2021

Rude. Mocked me for wearing a mask during a pandemic.

Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2020

Rude customer service.

★★★★★
March 19, 2020

Great guys, known them for years

March 19, 2020

The only times i have been to Michaels, they have bragged about how they go to lunch, or breakfast instead of dealing with an impatient customer. I understand it is your shop, run it how you want, but I wont be returning. Thats a very rude and quite immature procedure, especially when dealing with a PAYING customer. Im glad I wont have to experience that type of service.

★★★★★
March 19, 2020

Mike gives honest assesments of my automotive issues.

★★★★★
March 19, 2020

A total home town garage......Very experienced and family operated.

March 19, 2020

Place is a joke

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2020

They are ok it a long time to get in and they smoke up the walls in said there not much round

★★★★★
March 19, 2020

Excellent service, always get what I need done here.

★★★★★
March 19, 2020

Wonderful customer service. Helped me when I was in a serious pinch at the last minute. They took careful time to help understand and explain the problem my car was having. I wouldn t have made it home without them. I highly recommend giving them a call

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2020

Always get the job done right and reasonable prices

★★★★★
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March 19, 2020

Great service. Fast and not expensive.

★★★★★
March 19, 2020

Great place, friendly folks

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

MA State Inspections and General auto repair, go get it done!

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

Friendly fast service

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

OK place

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

Not very friendly, but I guess its what you expect from a place in the middle of nowhere. Went for a routine inspection but wouldnt trust getting my car fixed here.

★★★★★
March 19, 2019

Fabulous Local Family Business!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

Great work, timely repairs.

March 19, 2019

Told us it would take an hour for an inspection sticker, even though they were sitting around not doing anything. This plus their conservative stop Elizabeth Warren sticker, we couldnt help but feel they were racist and/or homophobic and didnt want our business. Avoid this place. Sturbridge gas gave us an inspection sticker in about 10 minutes.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

Awesome place! I went to Michaels for the past 4 years and my dad has been going there for 8+ years. I live in Pennsylvania and I drive up to get my rig and my trailers inspected here cause the level of treatment and respect I get here I dont get anywhere else. Other then the whole Massachusetts camera inspection in the inspection bay is the biggest scam and joke pulled on Massachusetts but keep your vehicles upkept and in good working order.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

Great staff! Honest work so you know ypur leaving safe and paying what you owe and not more.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

My car broke down on 84 south and while searching for near by mechanics, this place was the closest. Straight forward, knowledgeable and old school mechanics they couldnt get the part I need that day .. So I have to spend they night around that town. They went beyond mechanical Service . They help me out to get a hotel and drive me there. I wish they were more closer to Maine .I would take my car any day to their shop. Thank You Mr Michael ! I made it back to Maine without any issues. If you ever in Portland, maine I would buy you a beer sir.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2019

Friendly knowledgeable staff

★★★★★
March 19, 2019

Most amazing and courteous group of guys I know. Every time I go in there I m treated like family. Always there to save my behind. I really appreciate how knowledgeable and efficient they all are. Thank you Mike and crew. Jesse was also so polite and was able to help me out.

Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2018

*** DONT GO THERE FOR INSPECTION *** they literally stole my money. I went there for inspection. They gave REJECTED first front-end failed , and told me to come later because the mechanic wasnt there. When i went there another day, they told me to stay away from store, even from drive way. in 10 mins he came back, and asked $100 for fixing the car. when I got the car, the sticker was on it, and nothing was fixed or changed in the car. He just made $100 extra from me.

★★★★★
March 19, 2018

Grate service that know there stuff

★★★★
March 19, 2018

Fast service

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2018

Mike is honest, and gives accurate estimates. No b.s., and the work is done well no matter how large the vehicle. He has worked on our regular vehicles and our 32 ft motorhome.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2018

Best service I could ve ever gotten.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2018

Just driving by

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2017

Awesome prompt service. Polite mechanic. Gave me all the info and options quickly!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2017

Love this garage!!!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2017

Best service. Went for an inspection sticker and I will be back any time I have an issue.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2017

Excellent staff let by a true pro (Michael). They will take great care of your car...

★★
March 19, 2013

My parents brought in our Jeep Grand Cherokee because it wouldnt stay running after a jump, and stalled shortly after it started running many times. We told him straight out that we couldnt pay in full. That we need to pay in payments. Michael said that was fine and took our Jeep. After a week of Michael saying he was waiting for the part we needed, one Saturday he said it was in the garage and it would be done by 2:30. My parents never got a call back and it wasnt done that day. The following Tuesday, my parents went to the garage, the snow from previous snowstorms had not been cleared off of the Jeep, proving that Michael was lying about having the Jeep in his garage on Saturday, because the snowstorms were on Thursday and Friday night. Today my parents went there to see what was going on, and he hadnt done a thing to fix our jeep. Rather, he let it sit outside and lied to us for a week. Michaels is not courteous, he lied to us, and I wouldnt recommend this garage to anyone.