Maintaining your car can certainly get expensive. But, as winter approaches, it is essential that you make sure that your vehicle will be safe on the road. Especially when it comes to the brakes.

Of course, you want to know that the work you spend your hard earned money on will be honest and reliable. That’s why someone with the username Hi-444 asked a question on Reddit that said,

A cheap but reliable place to have my brakes and rotors checked at Kalamazoo?

As always, the people of Kalamazoo made several suggestions.

Here are at least 6 local places in the Kalamazoo area that are both affordable and reliable according to these suggestions:

1. Spring Valley Motors

This place was recommended by u / mygoodfriendbaxter who said,

Spring Valley engines are affordable and honest.

Spring Valley Motors has been servicing Kalamazoo since 1981. They specialize in Volkswagen repairs and restoration, but offer all-inclusive service on all major makes of cars, according to their website. They are located at 735 Mills Street in Kalamazoo and can be reached at (269) 381-6070 or on their website.

2. Garage des cordonniers inc.

Shoemakers Garage has been recommended by various people including u / FaeTallen who wrote,

Always had honest and knowledgeable service from the shoemakers. They will treat you like a person and give you a fair price. I highly recommend them.

According to their website, Shoemakers Garage Inc. has been a family business since 1984. They have a long list of services offered such as heating and air conditioning, computer system repairs, and of course, brakes. You can see a full list of services here. The Shoemakers, located at 633 East Crosstown Parkway in Kalamazoo, can be reached at (269) 345-1071 or by using their online contact form.

3. Motivated automotive services

Driven Automotive Services is another family-friendly auto repair location, located at 8688 West Main Street in Kalamazoo. They came recommended by u / dreadredheadzedsdead who commented,

Driven Automotive, formerly Hallie’s on M43. Greg Sampley is the co-owner, a nice guy and a great technician.

Their website says they specialize in imports, but are also more than capable of servicing domestic vehicles. You can see the full list of their services here. Driven Automotive Services can be contacted at (269) 372-7330 or on their website.

4. Ryder Automotive Service Center

The recommendation for Ryder’s Auto Service comes from u / Hbuu_koolaid who said:

Ryders auto portage. Very just.

Simple and to the point. Ryder’s has served the Portage area for 20 years, according to their website. They also strive to set the standard for auto repair services. Besides brakes, their list of services includes, among others, engine repair, front repair and air conditioning repair. They are located at 1201 W Center Ave in Portage and can be reached at (269) 327-4467 or online.

5. Auto Dykstra, Inc.

Dykstra’s Auto, Inc. actually has branches throughout Western Michigan. However, they were recommended by u / lovescrap41 who wrote,

Dykstra Auto. I have been going there for about 9 years now and love them.

6. Chapman Automobile

Hope this list will be a good start for your brake repair or any other auto repair need so you can feel safe on the road anytime of the year!

Whether or not you need repairs, if you find yourself with cars driving past you, these photos are for you: