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The Automotive Department at Mott Community College prepares students in a hands on learning service lab. This allows our community to schedule automotive service time for inspection, diagnosis, and repairs for a small fee, plus the cost of any parts that might be installed. All service is performed by students and inspected by our ASE Certified Instructors.

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Hello and thank you for your interest in the Automotive Service department at Mott Community College.

  • Our next service time will be Winter 2025.
  • We will start a customer wait list in late November for the Winter semester.
  • We will call to schedule appointments in early January. The calls will be in order of the names on the wait list.

Please Note:

  • Because of high demand, appointments book quickly.
  • We book in advance because the performed services are part of a CLASS that students take for credit.
  • We do not allow customers to bring their own parts.
  • The Automotive Shop ONLY services vehicles 10 years old or younger, 2015 to 2025.
  • The classroom (or shop office) only accepts credit or debit cards as payment. NO cash or checks.

We look forward to seeing you!
Mott Community College Automotive Program

Schedule your appointment:

  • Call the automotive office in the Regional Technology Center at (810) 762-0575
  • Email our office at autotech@mcc.edu

Cost:

  • $10 per vehicle per day
  • Cost of part(s) - you may not provide your own parts

Payment:

  • Debit or credit card only.
  • No cash or checks accepted.

Additonal notes:

  • Cars must be dropped off at 8:00am on the day of the appointment.
  • A member of the service floor team will call when your car is completed.
  • Cars must be 2015 or newer.
  • NO HOURLY OR LABOR RATES

General & Undercar Repairs

Brakes

Pads, Rotors*, Drums, and Shoes.
*Rotor turning services are available depending on rotor condition.

It does not include ABS light

Steering

Tie rod ends, Idler arms, Pitman arms, Swaybars, and related parts

Alignments

Four-wheel alignments

Tire Service

Tire rotation. Tire balancing.

We do not offer tire disposal.

Suspension Service

Shocks and struts. Lower control arm replacement. Ball joint replacement. (on certain vehicles.) Stabilizer links. Wheel hub bearings.

Belts and Hoses

Serpentine belt. Accessory drive belt. Coolant system radiator hoses. Heater hoses.

Charging system

12-volt battery and alternator diagnosis and replacement.

General Maintenance

Oil changes - most all vehicles. Transmission fluid and filter change - some vehicles. Cooling system fluid change - most vehicles.

General Repairs

License plates, Brake lights, Headlights, Cabin air filters.

General & Undercar Repairs

Drivability Issues

Vehicle runs rough. Check engine light on. Diagnosis is nearly guaranteed. Repairs are contingent on the availability of parts and the size of the job.

Electrical

Power windows, Power seats, Interior and exterior lighting.

Emissions

Check engine light

Fuel Systems

Fuel filters. Some fuel pump replacements - depends on vehicle

Heating / Air Conditioning

Most models.

Not able to service R-1234yf refrigerant.

Ignition Systems

Spark plug replacement and diagnosis. Some ignition coils

Starting

Starter diagnosis and replacement - on most vehicles.

Timing Belts

Belts only. No timing chains.

General Engine Repairs

Small oil leaks. Some thermostat replacements.

The vehicle will need an inspection to determine if repair can be completed.

Some services we can not do

  • Engine and transmission replacement
  • Rebuilding anything of any kind
  • Head gaskets
  • Exhaust replacement and exhaust work
  • Body and paint work
  • Rusted brake lines - (too much liability)