Tims Paint and Car Repair: Houghton Lake's Trusted Fix-It Solution

For over 20 years, Tims Paint and Car Repair has been the trusted name for fixing just about anything in Houghton Lake MI and across Northern Michigan. Whether your vehicle won't start, your roof is leaking, or your walls need a fresh coat of paint, this family-run business brings the expertise directly to you.

Business Overview

Tims Paint and Car Repair operates as a mobile service, driving to homes and businesses across the region. They offer emergency availability and extended hours, seven days a week, to help when you need it most. The focus is on both residential and commercial needs, from a homeowner's attic inspection to a local business's fleet maintenance.

Key Services for Houghton Lake Residents

Tims Paint and Car Repair handles a wide range of needs that are common in the Houghton Lake MI area. Their services are grouped into a few key areas:

• Auto Repair & Maintenance: From oil changes and brake repair to complex engine diagnostics and transmission work. They handle smog checks, wheel alignments, and windshield replacement to keep your vehicle safe on Michigan roads.
• Roofing & Exterior: With deep experience from a teenage job in roofing, they offer roof inspection, repair, replacement, and gutter services to protect homes from Michigan's snow and rain.
• Painting & Interior: They provide full interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, wallpapering, and staining to refresh any room or building.
• General Handyman & Power Washing: Tims also tackles lawn care, minor plumbing, electrical fixes, and power washing for cars, homes, RVs, and business exteriors.

Areas Served Across Northern Michigan

Tims Paint and Car Repair proudly serves a vast area around Houghton Lake MI. This includes communities like Roscommon Township, Prudenville, Grayling, Gaylord, Kalkaska, Manton, West Branch, and Charlevoix. They also work in Petoskey, Traverse City, East Jordan, Boyne City, Frankfort, Manistique, Saint Ignace, Rogers City, and Newberry. Their mobile model means they understand the different home styles and building needs across this diverse region.

Company History & Leadership

The business was built on a lifetime of hands-on skill. Owner Tim started learning from his father as a child, fixing cars, lawn mowers, and tractors in the garage without the help of the internet. His first formal job at 15 was with a roofing company, where he learned shingles, gutters, and siding. For over two decades, he has run his own service, turning a natural gift for repair into a reliable local business.

Specialties & Highlights

What makes Tims Paint and Car Repair stand out?

• Mobile Convenience: They drive to your home or business for almost any job.
• Flexible Payment: They work with customers on payment plans to get them back on the road or get a necessary repair done.
• Detail-Oriented Work: A strong focus on doing the job right and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Broad Mechanical Skill: They can fix nearly anything with a motor, from cars and trucks to motorcycles and tractors.
• Major Credit Cards Accepted: Making payment easy and convenient.

Why Locals Choose Tims Paint and Car Repair

Residents and business owners in Houghton Lake MI choose Tims Paint and Car Repair for a simple reason: reliable, skilled help from someone who treats the work as a calling. It’s not just a job for Tim; it's a source of joy to fix things and meet new people. With two decades of local service, attention to detail, and a willingness to tackle almost any problem, they provide a trusted solution for the community's diverse repair and maintenance needs.