2 things -
1st: If coming up by I-75 - note that you'll need to plan alternate route back home south as i-75 is completely shut down for miles going south. (open northbound) check mdot maps
2nd:who in the immediate area to Birmingham/Bloomfield/Royal Oak has independent mechanic who does great work ? ---- went thru 4 qts oil getting here and could be a redo on value cover already done or something else I can't determine, plus some other things like tie rod and washer motor that I need done while in town for couple of weeks.
I've heard this Royal Oak shop does good work...
Karl-Heinz Auto Center, Inc.
Also, talk with Rob at the Fri BBQ. I recall he knows a good mechanic.
All kinds of other options in B'ham, Troy & Pontiac....