Had a problem with brake and ABS lights flickering on my dash while driving. Jeff comes over hooks…read moreup voltmeter, tells me its my battery, pulls the battery, goes to NAPA buys a $150 battery comes back and install it. Charges me $309, gets in his van and leaves. Did not stick around to see if the problem was fixed, and of course it was not. So I paid $309 for a new battery. Can't believe people operate like this. Called NAPA, they tested my old battery and said it was not that bad. the guy talks like he knows what he's doing, doesn't turn out that way.

Love this guy! As a small woman, I expect to receive some kind of abusive treatment every I bring…read moremy car to a mechanic, and I almost always get dishonesty and condescending disrespectful treatment. Jeff is a refreshing exception to the rule! He really knows things mechanical and has kept my geriatric car on the road well beyond what I thought to be its life expectancy. What might one expect from the fellow fondly known as "the buddhist mechanic?" This fellow has integrity, knows what he's doing, and gets it done in a timely manner. I still paid more than I wanted to, but almost certainly saved some money as he doesn't do anything that isn't necessary. Having spent many years as a perfect victim for mechanics, I really appreciate Jeff and his straightforward, professional manner. Though I comprehend zero about things automotive, he is never condescending. I'd recommend him to anybody on Whidbey!

Thought I'd try a local shop...BIG mistake! My GMC Envoy…read moreneeded a simple brake job. They botched it badly; Fortunately I was still in town when it fell apart!!! Owner does NOT oversee or review workmanship.

Did a timing belt change for me and charged more that the dealer. Used rebuilt water pump that…read moresqueaks constantly. Took a week to do the job. Looked under the hood when I got home from picking up the car, and the radiator was spuming water everywhere. Had to tighten the hose clamps myself. Good thing I checked. Would never go back to them. Would give them ZERO stars.

Matt and his very capable assistant are great. Had trouble installing a battery in our RV, and…read morecalled to see if they could help in a pinch. They said bring it right in. Double-checked old battery (Test results said "needs replacement", so was good to confirm we definitely needed a new battery. They did the install on the spot, and even noticed one of the clamps connecting the positive lead was corroded and broken and cleaned it up, replaced the clamp, all good as new. Charge for all that work? Nope. "Just come back again." Matt said. And I will. Next week, I need an oil change, so happy to support their terrific customer service.

Geed place. Friendly employees and always helpful. Prices are food. Fair for the area. They…read morehave done a few jobs for us and we've been happy with results. We will come back.

NO INTEGRITY! I paid the proprietor Jim Kirkham over $5000…read more(in full) for 2 old disassembled Chevy trucks including 2 engines(with a $1000 agreed value). He advertised this package on Facebook Marketplace but the money was processed on a credit card through his business KPro Auto making it a business transaction. He gave me a verbal ok to pick it up in a "month or two" because I'm a U.S. Navy Service Disabled Veteran and needed help from my son (who is a U.S. Army Service Disabled Veteran wounded in Syria 2023) to move it all. Jim didn't lift a finger to help at all. He mostly stood around and arrogantly made wisecracks about our automotive ignorance. After picking up the trucks and assorted parts, I had a change in plans and did not take delivery of the old original engines, one was very rusty on the inside. Jim (the owner) refused to refund me, in part I suspect because he was insulted and embarrassed that I found broken glass in his home made honey(that's when relations broke down). I paid in full for everything ahead of time and have receipts to prove it. I don't owe him a penny. No labor on his part was involved. He also gave me 2 counterfeit Bills of Sale for the trucks with fraudulent signatures of the prior owners. DO NOT DO BUSINESS HERE! JIM IS A VERY SHADY DISHONEST CHARACTER! He still refuses to refund my $1000.

I was having some issues with noise while turning, and a trip coming up soon and needed reliability…read moreto drive to the airport. The good folks at K-Pro were able to squeeze me in quickly and put my mind at ease. They found the issue and gave me some options and assured me no safety issues. When I got back from vacation I went straight back to replace the front struts and now the car drives better than it ever did. Or at least it feels that way! Great service, talked me through the issues, reasonable prices, and people who cared about me. As a side bonus, some of the best honey around is made by the owner and sold here and a few other places in town.

Sons gf needed brakes. Looked at yelp, these guys came up. Couldn't be happier. Did what was needed…read moreand no more. Where another shop took advantage of her, these guys were honest.

Update 06.11.26: I still go here. My wife does too. I have a Ford, she has a Volkswagen, and the…read moreMaster Technician knows how to work on both competently. He is proficient servicing all makes and models, so this is our one stop shop. We are really thankful to have Chris at Top Spec helping us keep our cars running well. Oscar at the front desk is a good guy as well. I like this shop.

Service for our Mini Roadster (!) done with correct parts and fluids, on time and with excellent…read morecommunication and follow-through. Apparently, he works on most all makes and models - not sure how he does it, but he had no trouble sourcing what was needed. No hidden charges, no bologna, just a fine mechanic getting it done for our Camano Island community. Aaron and Lost Forest might be the only game in town for car repair and service out here...but he does us proud, offering excellent value and pride in service. Highest recommendation. We will be going to him for all our vehicle service needs.

I miss LFA. Took good care of my Honda S2000 and Nissan Pathfinder (and my GF's Honda). Very…read moreresponsive to breakdowns (emergencies). Aaron, if you see this: Please come back :)

Price and availability…read more Price and availability these guys were fantastic. They are my new auto repair company.

I used to love to have Adrian work on my vehicle but since the new upgraded place its been one bad…read moreexperience after another. The last 4 times I went there I waited in the lobby for so many hours. If I had known it would be that long I would have went home. The last time was 5 and a half hours in the lobby! I tried to go home at hour 3 and was asked to stay (telling me it would be soon.) The prices have really gone up. He wouldn't charge me to look at it so I thought I was getting a good deal but with the high pricing it made up for it. Several hundred dollars cheaper at other places when I called around. I got an oil change here and I made an appointment for it. I waited 3 and a half hours in the lobby and it cost a little over 100$. I mentioned I was feeling the transmission slipping and was told they would take a look at it. At checkout they said nothing, I asked them about it and another 20 minutes later they came back and said it was fine maybe I could get a tune up soon. I brought it in again a few weeks later still with the transmission slipping. They said they found a sensor out and a few other things. I paid a little over 1000$ two separate times within 3 months. Each time I asked is it worth it, to fix it? What about the transmission? I got round about answers and was told fixing it was a good option. Now after putting almost 4000$ into it within a year my transmission needs to be replaced and I can't afford to fix it or get another vehicle! I don't have words for how I feel about that. I really trusted Adrian and so I trusted his crew and I feel like they really let me down and put me in a bad spot. I'm a single mom and I needed the honesty and care I had gotten from Adrian at the beginning but I guess things change.

Their service is great and the value is reasoble. Clean, great tools and facilities. Very helpful…read morestaff. Location is also good for me as I live in Bellevue.

Emily's Garage is one of the Seattle city-approved vehicle safety inspection mechanics.  They offer…read moreASE-certified TNC inspections, pre-buyer inspections, diagnostic services, and general car inspections.  They have three locations - Everett, Tacoma, and Burien. For the vehicle safety inspection, I didn't have to make an appointment.  It was fine to do a walk-in. When I visited Emily's Garage, there was a customer who was pretty upset with the repairs and the cost.  I was able to hear what the customer had to go through but I would not comment on that as I have limited information. From my experience of getting my vehicle inspected, I was very surprised at how quickly they were able to complete the vehicle inspection.  It was done in less than 2 minutes, and I paid over $50 for that service.   For comparison, when I had my vehicle inspected at Les Schwab Tire Centers in Portland, they spent over 20 minutes to thoroughly inspect the vehicle and the cost for the inspection was only $20.   Will I re-visit Emily's Garage for the vehicle inspection?  Probably not but if the state requires me to get the vehicle inspection done, I will probably have no choice as there are not that many shops that offer the ASE-certified inspection.

Ryan helped me out when my window motor broke and I couldn't raise my driver's side window. He…read morecommunicates by text and he checked it out, got my window raised and taped, and ordered a new motor. I came back a week later after a road trip and he fixed it in a day. Labor and parts very reasonably priced. I'd recommend Ryan and return to him. I've been on the island 20 years and he was easy to deal with. Convenient location near Clinton ferry.

How often can someone say they're thrilled with an auto-repair shop? Well, I finally can say it!…read moreI'm so glad I chose South Whidbey Auto Clinic. Ryan knows what he's doing - which is more rare than you might think, and his rates are very fair. I'm glad I didn't wait to return to Seattle to get my car fixed - they would have charged me lots more and probably wouldn't have done the job right. Thanks, Ryan! Highly recommended.