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  </title><meta content="We are your local neighborhood auto service garage in the Grand Rapids area since 1928. Learn more about who we are and meet our team of certified mechanics."name=description><meta content="neighborhood, garage, mechanics, certified, russ's, russ, service, garage, grand rapids"<meta name=keywords><meta content=width=device-width,initial-scale=1,maximum-scale=1 name=viewport><link href=css/style.css rel=stylesheet><link href=css/skins/colors/red.css name=colors rel=stylesheet><link href=css/layout/wide.css name=layout rel=stylesheet><link rel="shortcut icon"href=images/favicon.ico><body><div class=boxed id=wrap><header><div class=top-bar><div class="container clearfix"><div class=slidedown><div class="eight columns"><div class=phone-mail><a> <i class=icon-phone> </i> Phone : 616-458-0564 </a><i class=icon-address> </i> 801 Butterworth ST. S.W. 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We come from a long line of car enthusiasts who have grown up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Russ's Service Garage has been a trusted full service auto repair facility for over 80 years AND Russ's has been in the same family for that long! Today we work on all makes of cars and trucks; domestic and imported including Asian autos, German vehicles and hybrids. <br> <br><p>Knowledgeable, customized diagnosis and repair of all makes and models, foreign and domestic including up to date Diagnostic Scanners and Scan Services. $40 basic scan. $80 diagnostic scan. Additional diagnostics at $60 per hour. <br> <br><p>Russ Wigent started this tradition when he first opened his garage in 1928. His son James Wigent and grandson, Paul Wigent continue the tradition of great auto service in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  <a href=http://www.russsservicegarage.com/auto-maintenance.html> More about maintenance </a> .  <br> <br></div><div class="one-third column bottom-3"><h3 class="title bottom-2">Our Skills</h3><ul class=progress-bar><li class=meter><div style="width: 100%"class=meter-content data-percentage=100></div> <span class=meter-title> Certified Technicians 100% </span><li class=meter><div style="width: 100%"class=meter-content data-percentage=100></div> <span class=meter-title> Michigan Licensed Service Garage 100% </span><li class=meter><div style="width: 100%"class=meter-content data-percentage=100></div> <span class=meter-title> Car Enthusiasts 100% </span><li class=meter><div style="width: 100%"class=meter-content data-percentage=100></div> <span class=meter-title> Service You Can Trust 100% </span></ul></div><div class="sixteen columns clearfix"><hr class="line bottom-3"></div><div class="eight columns bottom-4"><h3 class="title bottom-2">What We Believe</h3><div class="accordion style2"id=accordion><h4><a href=#> Our Repair Philosophy </a></h4><div><p>At Russ's we want to help you extend the life of your vehicle and save you money. Auto Tune-Ups, good quality oil, premium filters and name brand parts are an important part of any vehicles maintenance program.</div><h4><a href=#> Auto Maintenance </a></h4><div><p>At Russ's Service Garage, in addition to needed vehicle repair, we want to educate our customers about preventative maintenance techniques so that they will know when it's time for service.</div><h4><a href=#> Our Community </a></h4><div><p>We have been part of this neighborhood since 1928. People from all over the Great Grand Rapids Area have been trusting us with their cars for generations. Their trust is important to us.</div></div></div><div class="eight columns bottom-3"><div class=slidewrap1 data-autorotate=4000><h3 class="title bottom-2">Testimonials</h3><ul class=slider id=sliderName1><li class=slide><div class=testimonials><div class=testimonial-item><p>I used to take my car to the dealership I bought it from for major repairs. I came into Russ's Garage for an old fashioned full service oil change because of their convenient key drop box. I start work early so this was really convenient. Now I won't go anywhere else! Your technicians changed my entire perception of auto service and maintenance and took the stress out of planning car repairs. Your guys are thorough, honest, and affordable! Thank you guys!<div class=testimonials-arrow></div><div class=author><a href=#> <span class=color> Mario </span> </a> , Grandville</div></div></div> <li class=slide><div class=testimonials><div class=testimonial-item><p>It's hard to find a reliable auto repair garage. I found that Russ's Garage really embraces the tradition started way back when they first opened in downtown Grand Rapids. The certified technicians listened to me and helped me achieve the goals I had for how I planned to use my car. One of my goals was to use it for a long time! My grandfather started using this garage back in the 1930's. It's where our family has always taken our cars.<div class=testimonials-arrow></div><div class=author><a href=#> <span class=color> Peter </span> </a> , Comstock Park</div></div></div> <li class=slide><div class=testimonials><div class=testimonial-item><p>I have never been overcharged at Russ's. I appreciate that your technicians always take the time to explain to me what my car needs and why they will fix it a certain way. I want to thank you for the professional, courteous and happy way you and your mechanics treat me and my family members who also come to your garage for service. Good customer service and honest service means a lot. The discount you gave my daughter who is in college at GVSU really helped a lot.<div class=testimonials-arrow></div><div class=author><a href=#> <span class=color> Barbara </span> </a> , Grand Rapids</div></div></div> </ul></div></div><div class="sixteen columns clearfix"><hr class="line bottom-3"></div><div class="sixteen columns"><h3 class="title bottom-2">Our Team of Certified Technicians</h3></div><div class=clearfix></div><div class=team><div id=contain><div class="one-third column item"><img alt="kevin lockery - image"height=324 src=images/img-5/mechanic-kevin-lockery.jpg width=420><h4>Kevin Lockery</h4><span> - Certification #M-217774 </span><div class=clearfix></div><p>Kevin Lockery is one of your neighborhood certified mechanics.</div><div class="one-third column item"><img alt="bill lockery - image"height=324 src=images/img-5/mechanic-bill--lockery-jr.jpg width=420><h4>William K. Lockery Jr.</h4><span> - Certification #M-173184 </span><div class=clearfix></div><p>William "Bill" Lockery Jr. is one of your local certified mechanics and co-owner of Russ's.</div><div class="one-third column item"><img alt="paul wigent - image"height=324 src=images/img-5/paul-wigent-russs-garage.jpg width=420><h4>Paul Wigent</h4><br><br><br><span> - Certification #M-252258 </span><div class=clearfix></div><p>Paul practically grew up at Russ's. His Grand Father opened this garage is 1928. Paul is Co-Owner of Russ's Service Garage.</div><div class="one-third column item"><img alt="cliff - image"height=324 src=images/img-5/neighborhood-garage-cliff.jpg width=420><h4>Cliff</h4><span> The Man With The Cigar </span><div class=clearfix></div><p>Cliff is a familiar part of the team at Russ's and around the neighborhood.</div><div class="one-third column item"><img alt src=images/img/team/member-1.jpg><h4>Brad</h4><span> - Tire and Oil Changes </span><div class=clearfix></div><p>Brad specializes in oil changes and tire repairs and changes. Picture coming soon.</div><div class="one-third column item"><img alt="bill lockery and paul wigent - image"height=324 src=images/img-5/partners-bill-paul.jpg width=420><h4>The Owners</h4><span> - Bill Lockery & Paul Wigent </span><div class=clearfix></div><p>William Lockery has worked at Russ's for years as a certified mechanic and is a partner in the business with Paul Wigent whos family started this neighborhood garage back in 1928.</div></div></div></div><footer><div class=footer-top><div class="container clearfix"><div class="one-third column widget"><h3 class=title>Latest Tweets</h3><a class=twitter-timeline data-height=300 data-theme=light data-width=280 href=https://twitter.com/Russ_AutoRepair> Tweets by Russ_AutoRepair </a><script async charset=utf-8 src=//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js></script><div class="tweet query footer"id=tweets-footer></div></div><div class="one-third column widget"><div class=subscribe><h3 class=title>Subscribe</h3><p>Subscribe to our email list for special coupons and news about important auto repair service offerings.<form action=#><input onblur="if(this.value == '') { this.value = 'your@email.com'; }"onfocus="if(this.value == 'your@email.com') { this.value = ''; }"class=mail value=your@email.com><input class=submit type=submit value=Subscribe></form></div></div></div></div><div class=footer-down><div class="container clearfix"><div class="eight columns"><span class=copyright> © Copyright 2010-2018 <a href=index.html> Russ's Garage </a> . 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