In
1988 Rob Hopp moved from Grand Rapids to Spring Lake,
fulfilling a longtime dream of living near the lake shore.
Recognizing the need for a high quality automotive service company
on
the lake shore, Automotive Advantage was started in November of 1990.
In
May of 1991 we took possession of our Ferrysburg location.
Following extensive renovations we moved in where we continued to grow
and expand our range of services.
In 1995, after building our reputation for the finest import auto
service in the area,
we changed our name from Automotive Advantage Import Services to
Automotive Advantage
to better reflect our expanded capabilities and investment in
training, equipment and specialty tooling to provide service for all makes and
models of cars and light trucks.
Early in 2002, we were chosen as the areas only ASE Blue Seal of
Excellence Garage.
The program’s emphasis is to identify establishments with a large
percentage of ASE-certified professionals.
It is a recognition program for businesses striving to be the best,
and willing to prove their commitment.
In 2003, we achieved
Bosch Car Service
recognition.
Affiliation with the Robert Bosch Corporation gives us access to technical
information,
training and parts relationships that fewer than 1,500 other garages in the
nation have access to.
In
May of 2004, we acquired the distressed building at 1050 Fulton Avenue in Grand
Haven Michigan.
After extensive renovations, our operations were moved in and ready to serve our
customers on September 7, 2004.
In April of 2007, Cars For Keeps was
recognized as an
AAA Approved Auto Repair Facility.
The AAA (American Automobile Association)
inspects each repair facility for competency of technicians, proper equipment,
existence of ongoing training programs, community reputation, cleanliness, and
appearance.
All
AAR facilities have met Their strict standards for quality and offer the
following benefits:
• Complete service on the models they repair including: brakes, alignments &
electrical repairs
• Knowledgeable and courteous support staff
• Highly skilled service personnel
• Fully licensed and insured
All AAR Facilities also offer a minimum 12 month/12,000 mile limited warranty on
all repair work.
I late 2008 we began the transition to a new name that
better matches our philosophy.
Cars For Keeps.
Cars For Keeps,
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