As befits a town built on the auto industry, there is no shortage of mechanics in Detroit. Oil-change specialists in the area don’t just change fluids and fiddle with oil caps. They play a part in a larger tradition of Motor City automotive innovation. After all, the town was the first to pave a concrete road. It’s where Henry Ford perfected his assembly line. And to this day, it draws worldwide attention with events such as the North American International Auto Show. The following local mechanics uphold the city’s proud automotive history with their attention to detail and reliable service.

1. Ferndale Oil Change 

• 651 E. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI 48220; (248) 398-4444
  
• Full line of oil-change services, ranging from conventional to synthetic to diesel
  
• One of six locations in the Twins Oil Change family
  

2. Maurice’s Hi Tech Automotive Services

• 57 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI 48202; (313) 972-4100
  
• Owner has more than 15 years of automotive-repair experience
  
• GM factory-trained specialists on staff
  

3. All Pointes Auto Service

• 20805 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236; (313) 882-2886
  
• Services range from oil and filter changes to oil-pump replacement
  

4. Lovedays Quality Quick Oil

• 18700 Northline Rd., Southgate, MI 48195; (734) 374-0202
  

5. The 50's Cruise-Thru Pennzoil & Car Wash

• 16300 Northline Rd., Southgate, MI 48195; (734) 282-5200
  

6. Taylor Auto Maintenance

• 21939 John R Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030; (248) 544-0313
  
• In business for more than 20 years
  

7. 8 Mile Brake & Lube

• 5210 E. 8 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48234; (313) 366-9100
  
• Full line of oil-change services, ranging from conventional to synthetic to diesel
  
• One of six locations in the Twins Oil Change family