Between classes, meetings, patient rounds, or lab hours, University of Michigan staff or patients do not have time to lose a day due to car trouble. Hoover Street Auto Repair is located right between U-M Central Campus and South Campus, so you can drop off your vehicle on your way to the campus and get back to your day without missing a beat. If you need a mechanic near U-M campus we are your go to auto repair shop for Asian import and domestic autos.

We are steps from the U-M Blue Commuter Bus stop, less than 200 feet from our front door, so leaving your car with us does not mean losing your ability to get around campus.

Serving the Broader University Community

In addition to University of Michigan faculty, staff, and Michigan Medicine employees, we also serve U-M students, visiting patients and families, and residents throughout Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, and Pittsfield.

Located Where You Already Work

Our shop sits at 142 E Hoover Ave, on East Hoover Avenue between Main Street and State Street, directly between U-M Central Campus and South Campus. You can see the north end of Michigan Stadium from our parking lot. Whether your office, lab, classroom, or clinic is on Central Campus, South Campus, or at Michigan Medicine, you are close by.

This location means University of Michigan staff and patients can:

  • Drop off a vehicle before work and walk to campus
  • Catch the U-M Blue Bus right outside our door instead of arranging a ride
  • Pick up a repaired vehicle on a lunch break or after work without a detour
  • Avoid the time and cost of driving to a shop farther from campus.

Hoover Street Auto Repair with UMich stadium in background
Hoover Street Auto Repair with UMich Stadium in background

Built Around Staff Schedules

We know U-M staff work around class schedules, clinical shifts, lab hours, and department meetings, so flexibility matters. Our hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and we offer an after-hours drop-off and pickup option for staff whose schedules do not line up with our open hours.

For most repairs and maintenance, we aim for same-day service, and estimates are typically provided within about two hours of your scheduled appointment. You can request an appointment online at any time, or call us directly at (734) 913-6272 for urgent repairs.

Why University of Michigan Staff Choose Hoover Street Auto Repair

  • Convenient location between Central and South Campus, next to Michigan Stadium
  • U-M Blue Bus stop less than 200 feet from our door
  • Same-day service available for most repairs and maintenance
  • ASE-certified technicians for both Asian import and domestic vehicles
  • 2-year, 24,000-mile warranty on parts and labor
  • Transparent, photo-based vehicle inspections so you know exactly what your car needs
  • Fair pricing with no pressure to approve work you do not need
  • Serving the university community since 1980

What University of Michigan Staff and Patients Say

One driver traveling from Traverse City for a U-M hospital appointment had their car begin making a loud dragging noise. After the appointment, Hoover Street Auto fit the vehicle in immediately, found a broken plastic shield dragging beneath the car, secured it safely at no charge, and got the driver back on the road home the same day.

Other reviewers highlight the same qualities staff look for in a repair shop near campus: clear explanations, fair pricing, and honest recommendations.

One long-time customer noted, "I trust that what they tell me is the truth and will be bringing both of my cars here as long as I need service."

Another wrote, "Outstanding communication, diagnostic work, and repair. Fair and affordable pricing. Everything you would want in an auto repair shop."

Maintenance and Repairs for Every Vehicle

Whether you drive a daily commuter, a family vehicle, or an older car you are keeping on the road, our ASE-certified technicians handle the full range of maintenance and repair services, including:

Following your vehicle's factory-recommended maintenance schedule with us does not put your manufacturer warranty at risk. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, independent shops like ours can perform your scheduled maintenance without voiding dealership warranty coverage, as long as the service is done correctly and documented, which is exactly how we operate.

A Trusted Alternative to the Dealership

Many University of Michigan staff choose us as a dealership alternative because we offer the same quality of documented, warrantied service without the dealership wait times or pricing. Looking for an auto shop near Michigan Medicine? We specialize in all Asian autos as well as domestic vehicles, so most staff can bring all their vehicles to one trusted shop rather than juggling multiple auto service providers. Four popular vehicle makes with UMich staff and faculty are Honda, Acura, Subaru, and Toyota.

Schedule Your Appointment

If your vehicle needs immediate attention, call us at (734) 913-6272 so we can review your situation and find the earliest available appointment. For routine maintenance or non-urgent repairs, use our online appointment request form anytime, and we will follow up promptly during business hours.

Hoover Street Auto Repair
142 E Hoover Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 913-6272
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm