Lakeside Automotive —
Auto Repair Service You Can Count On!
Your local specialist for all European luxury makes and models. We are your source for Audi service and repair, Volkswagen (VW) service and repair, Porsche service and repair, Land Rover service and repair, Range Rover service and repair, and Mini Cooper service and repair. Automotive repair serving Traverse City and all of Northern Michigan.
Customer service and relationship building is a top priority. We strive to build that much-needed trust with all of our customers.
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Great work is done here. Typically I do most things myself. Just space and time is a current issue for me to work on a car. Also some tools for a VW, dont have. At the end of the day was just easier to take into a shop for this timing belt. Few months later. Some road trips. All is well running how it should. No codes thrown. I used to be a big car enthusiast JDM Tuners specifically. After a tuner put a crappy tune on my Scooby and the Green Speed update Ive had around 50 grand in parts and 3 years time I put into a car down the drain. So Ive had some disappointment with mechanics and tuners, in the past. Even had mechanics not change 2 spark plugs because the ecu on an f150 was covering them. None of that kind of shenanigans happened here at Lakeside. If you have an import they specialize in and repairs they specialize in. Id highly recomend this crew. This is coming from someone who got into cars because of sketchy mechanics. The engine bay is so cramped the VW TDI. Not fun to work on. Nothing was half-assed. Appreciate it. Even got a sticker for when the belt was changed. Appreciate yall. Able to visit my grandpa with cancer and not worry about a timing belt breaking midtrip.
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The team was great to work with. I had a significant amount of preventative maintenance work done. The quality of work was top notch, price was acceptable, and the timing from start to finish was aligned perfectly to how long they told me it would take. Was also great talking cars with Dave when I picked up my car!
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Melissa Veasey
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Great first time experience at Lakeside Auto with my Cayman S. Got a full inspection which found a couple of items I wasn’t aware of and flushed the brake fluid. Dave’s very patient and easy to work with. Will definitely use them going forward!
Steve Kelley
thanks for all the help 👍
Ryan Vink
Dave and the team at Lakeside are on point. My low production (65/80) high performance 2015 Volvo V60 Polestar required boujie treatment, their team always had the answers. As a female car enthusiast, it was nice to feel seen.
Breanne Fortuna
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Passionate about keeping Rovers on the road! Thanks for what you do!
Kermit Graber
They respect you and your car. I recommend their services.
Bill Partalis
Range rover and Porsche specialists. Dave is the Best when it comes to auto care. Been a customer for many many years
Eric Nittolo
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Melanie Wise
Dave and his team did an outstanding job of reviewing, recommending and repairing my 2006 997 C2S. They made some recommendations regarding updates to the coolant system as well as repairing tire pressure sensors. The service is fantastic and they take their time to answer my many questions. I will be back !
Stuart Greidanus
Everyone is correct..my 991 porsche will only be serviced by Lakeside, they are honest and service minded!! Steve C.
steve cook
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Dave and team are great- professional and honest. I am trying to save an old Audi and they have helped me address a few things. Great communication and they always take the time to explain repairs and issues with my car. I have three other VWs that we will be bringing there for service. Highly recommend. I am glad that we found someone we could trust and who loves German cars.
Scott Swanson
Glen and Dave host a top tier shop. Over 15 years of servicing my Boxsters, I have always been exceptionally satisfied with the quality of the services provided.
Mick
Always top notch service, advice and knowledge from the entire team at Lakeside. True enthusiasts who take pride in their work and the time to educate their clients, provide detailed inspections and preventative maintenance planning. Thank you to the whole team at Lakeside for helping keep my vehicles in great order.
Chris Harty
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I received a quote for work to my Volkswagen from Dave. He was straightforward and honest about my options, including the fact that my vehicle needed more work done than it was worth (which was against his interest as a business-owner that fixes cars!). I would definitely return to Lakeside and highly recommend them!
Maria Purvis
Lakeside Auto brought my 01 Boxster back to life. It had been sitting idle for a couple of years. It needed alot of TLC. The work is impeccable and the experience totally positive. My biggest takeaway is the education Ive received of the brand and my own car from Dave and the crew. I can’t thank you enough.
Douglas Jenner
What Can We Do For You?
Inspection & Diagnosis
30K – 60K – 90K Mileage Service
Transmission Fluid Service
A/C Service
Tune-Up Service
Wheel Alignment Service
Timing Belt Replacement
Check Engine Light Service
Brake Check & Service
Brake Fluid Service
Cooling System Service
Oil & Filter Change
and more!
Call us today
Lakeside Automotive
We're a full service Euro maintenance and repair facility. Voted # 1 Porsche repair shop in Northern MI.
#porscherepair For those of you who own a Porsche 996/986 and have been seeing little pieces of bits coming out of your dash vents or sitting on the carpet. This is what those pieces are from, the blend doors ( see arrow) are covered in a foam which is slowly disintegrating. To fix this properly we remove the heater box and reseal it. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our annual tech session featured overall buyers guide on #aircooledporsche this year. It was the typically #northernmichigan spring weather but the turnout was great. Looking forward to the growth of the #upnorth #wmrpca #PCA Porsche club of America. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hey show me your #porsche911 engine. Well ok, here you go ………..…. Bam that’s all you get. 😂 #911turbo #991turbo #porschelife ... See MoreSee Less
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Thinking about buying an Air Cooled 911 ?
Come join Lakeside Automotive on April 18th, from 10am - 11:30am for this Porsche Club of America Event
- We'll go through some highlights of the common failures we look for during a Pre Purchase Inspection.
- Give you some visual answers to those questions that you should be asking during the purchasing process.
- Talk about what generations are the most expensive to repair and why.
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Now this is super cool !! That is if your into Porsche Flat 6's . 😎 ... See MoreSee Less
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If you haven’t made it down to the Gilmore Car Museum yet, what are you waiting for? It’s a must see if you like automotive history and super cool cars. Yeah it’s in the middle of nowhere but the drive through the country is great. 👍🏻 ... See MoreSee Less
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The shop will be CLOSED for another snow day, Tuesday the 17th. 😔 Let’s all think happy spring thoughts next week. 🫠 ... See MoreSee Less
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See, a Land Rover can be a sports car also. 😄 ... See MoreSee Less
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Is this the weekend we pull back the cover and say hello to our loved ones? 😊 ... See MoreSee Less
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