BRIGHTON, MI – November 05, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
With U.S. vehicles averaging 12.8 years on the road, Complete Auto Maintenance Centers points to transparent service and a no-upsell policy as drivers seek shops they can trust.
The average age of a vehicle on U.S. roads reached 12.8 years in 2025, the second consecutive annual increase, according to S&P Global Mobility. As millions of cars and trucks push past manufacturer warranty periods and into the maintenance-intensive years of ownership, drivers face a growing challenge: finding a service provider they trust with the health of an aging engine.
That challenge is not a small one. A national survey conducted by AAA found that 76 percent of U.S. drivers cite unnecessary service recommendations as a top concern when visiting a repair facility. Seventy-three percent worry about being overcharged, and roughly one in three drivers say they have not found a shop they trust at all.
Complete Auto Maintenance Centers, a three-location preventive maintenance company based in southeast Michigan, has operated under a single principle since its founding in 1989: never sell a service a vehicle does not need.
“When a vehicle comes in for an oil change, our technicians perform a 13-point inspection and report exactly what they find,” said the company. “If everything looks good, we say so. If something needs attention, we explain what it is and whether it needs service now or can be monitored. The decision always belongs to the customer.”
The company, which focuses exclusively on preventive maintenance rather than major mechanical repair, serves drivers from three locations spanning Livingston, Monroe, and Oakland counties. The original Brighton shop at 420 West Grand River Avenue opened in 1989. A second location at 501 South Lafayette Street in South Lyon followed in 2004, and a third at 568 Tecumseh Street in Dundee, just off US-23 at Exit 17, opened in 2009.
S&P Global Mobility’s 2025 data underscores why preventive maintenance matters more now than at any point in recent history. Passenger cars in the U.S. now average 14.5 years in service, while light trucks average 11.9 years. The scrappage rate has held steady at 4.5 percent, meaning older vehicles are staying on the road longer even as new vehicle sales remain strong. Analysts at S&P Global Mobility note that a wave of 2015 through 2019 model-year vehicles is entering the six- to 14-year service window, a period when demand for oil changes, fluid services, and component replacements increases significantly.
Complete Auto Maintenance Centers offers oil changes using Mobil 1, Royal Purple, and CAM2 motor oils, along with differential fluid changes, transmission fluid changes, coolant flushes, engine flushes, power steering flushes, fuel system cleaning, tire rotations for vehicles up to 6,000 pounds, air filter and cabin air filter replacement, wiper blade replacement, and belt and hose inspection. Every oil change includes an oil filter replacement and a complimentary 13-point inspection covering fluid levels, belts, hoses, lights, battery connections, tire condition, and other critical components.
The AAA survey found that 64 percent of drivers do have a shop they return to regularly, suggesting that trust, once earned, creates lasting relationships. For Complete Auto Maintenance Centers, that trust is built on a straightforward model: technicians report findings, customers make decisions, and no one gets pressured into work their vehicle does not require.
All three Complete Auto Maintenance Centers locations are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Current coupons and service information are available at teamcamc.com.
About Complete Auto Maintenance Centers
Complete Auto Maintenance Centers is a preventive vehicle maintenance company with three locations in Brighton, Dundee, and South Lyon, Michigan. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in oil changes, fluid services, and routine maintenance for cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks. More information is available at teamcamc.com.
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For more information about Complete Auto Maintenance Centers, contact the company here:
Complete Auto Maintenance Centers
Travis Curry
(810) 227-2272
completeautomaintenancecenters@gmail.com
420 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
