Wonderful customer service and trustworthy technicians…read more Thoroughly inspected my car and found issues i didn't know about

I would seriously recommend going somewhere else. I came in for an oil change and to have them make…read moresure my headlights are attached correctly because they have been loose in the past. They did not tell me that the inspection comes with any service, nor did they give me the ability to opt out beforehand on the information sheet I filled out. They tried to charge me 300$ for the oil change because my oil cap was stuck on from my last oil change. They told me my headlights were fine, I have had to get out of my car and push them back in to get them working leaving my job at midnight twice since I've left that shop, which is the issue I wanted fixed. They also quoted me 10k for the other damage to my car, which I was already aware of because I PAID for an inspection with another shop. Now, two weeks later, I'm getting new lights on my dash and my car is running horribly, which never happened after my Walmart oil changes (though they got my cap stuck). Everything about this place is sketchy, they WILL damage your car to get you back in the shop, do not trust this business. I will be taking my car somewhere that has some business standards.

Based on past satisfaction, drove 50 miles (x2) to get a comprehensive inspection of my 30-year-old…read moretruck. Got moved up in line to help me get ahead of rush hour traffic returning to Portland. No charge, but a calendar of recommended services. Trinity deserves my loyalty.

I love that when I first walked in to Trinity's I felt heard and respected. As a woman that is…read moregreat to find. From the front desk people to the owner, they truly went out of their way to explain everything, to stay in touch while working on my car and to deliver on what they promised. They even saved me $500 on an original request, my brakes, which they found didn't need to be done at all at that time. I highly recommend. Kind, fun and I trust them!

I'd originally taken my car into Point S in Beaverton, and they found a leak that they said was…read more'massive' and they quoted me what I thought was an outrageous amount to fix it. So I decided to go to Certified Automotive Repair for a 2nd opinion. I took my car in, and later that day John called me back and explained that I did indeed have a leak, but it wasn't massive at all - in fact, it was so not massive that he couldn't be 100% where the leak was coming from, so he advised on putting in some dye in various fluids and then drive it around for a few days and bring it back to pinpoint exactly where the leak(s) are. That sounded like a very prudent idea, so a week later I brought it back, and John informed me of the bad news - I had 2 leaks, not one. The good news though was that the total price for everything (the dye, and fixing both leaks) would end up being the same as Point S's quote for just the 1 leak! So I gave the ok, and after leaving my car with them for a day, I picked it up, and everything seems to be as good as new! I most likely will be coming back to Certified Auto Repair for any future issues/maintenance with my car. They've earned a new customer! Also PS: Make sure if you have a AAA membership to show them your card - you'll get a discount!

I have a 1998 GMC truck, very low mileage, but seals get stiff and piddley problems arise. The…read morereplacement parts industry hasn't been holding the line on quality but Certified's mechanics are good at identifying when a bad part comes in. Very thorough repairs, service advisors are civil and explain things carefully, and they will drive you home and pick you up if you don't have an alternate ride. And for a two-bay shop, they were able to take me in very quickly, and did not keep the truck longer than one overnight. Nowadays, EVERY visit to a shop means a bill in high three figures, if not low four figures, and I have no way to calculate comparative economics. Certified is now my go-to repair shop. Preferred over AJ's and definitely over Power GMC.

Did a great job on my Kia Sedona Got it in and had it…read morefinished in a very timely manner!

My nightmare started last Fri night (11/12/21) when I stayed overnight in NE Salem at a friend's…read morehouse and woke up to find my 1992 Acura Integra STOLEN. I was in shock of course, having never had a car stolen before. I got a call from Salem police two days later saying they found the car. It was impounded so we drove up on Monday afternoon and went to rescue it. I couldn't believe how the thieves sought to destroy my well-loved classic car. I couldn't start it and there was TONS of mud inside the car, under the hood, the back area under the hatchback was smashed along w/ a taillight. I knew I was going to pay for someone else's crime, which sickened me. The tow company recommended Valley Specialist so I had the car towed there that afternoon. Very nice staff, the young woman who runs the front office was so kind, love the sweet mascot they have (dog). I was fearing a big mess and big bill. The next morning I got a call from the shop and the first step was replacing the starter. I approved it. About 2 hrs later I found a receipt that I bought a new starter from a local shop for a new starter. I called the local shop and they called Valley Specialists and told them it was under warranty. I got a call from VS about 1 pm stating the car was working and that seemed to be the only problem w/ the car-mechanically speaking. The starter was swapped out for free and the bill was just $132 for the labor! I was thrilled! Without a doubt.....Valley Specialists are top notch and honest! I will definitely use them if I need them and I'm in the area! THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO EASE MY PAIN!

First time customer. They were very polite, informative and knowledgeable. The work was done in a…read more prompt manner and they kept me informed. They also found other issues ( vehicle has 343,000 miles) , didn't up sell but gave me no pressure recommendations for up coming issues. I would give this company five stars all day long.

Overall the customer seems was always good. But I've found them to be overpriced repeatedly and…read morewhen it came down to needing work put in they opted to give me a price to replace my engine instead of mechanic it. We won't be back. The experiences were altogether too unpleasant.

We had our vehicle diagnosed at another location. It had numerous pricey repairs that needed to be…read moredone. My son is in college and needed his car. In order to get the best pricing I called several shops for estimates. 503 Auto offered the best pricing for the substantial amount of work to be done. The tech was professional, friendly, and actively sought ways to reduce the cost even more. Ultimately, it was more cost effective for our situation to cut bait with the car and purchase a healthier one. Even though we didn't get our vehicle fixed I want to give 503 Auto a 5-star for the great customer service!

I've had them diagnosed alot of issues which myself and others misdiagnosed but they know their…read morestuff and have always been very fair and honest about what Work needs to be done! I personally recommend all my family and friends to them.

I called the shop this past week checking on the type of oil they used in my last oil change. I…read morementioned my oil was little low and I was wanting to use the same type to top it off. The folks in the office told me to just stop by and they would check and add oil if needed. I call that REAL cus service! Thanks to the AJ Team and congratulations on the celebration of your 50th of customer service! Bob R

I called AJ's for a repair to my car and told them the information about the repair, Did not…read morereceive a call back at all! Called back after a few days of not hearing from them and talked to someone else. He said he would relay the information back to the office manager and still have received NO response. DO NOT RECOMMEND! Its been over three weeks!

Outstanding service. Had car towed last second of thurs. Next business day, diagnosed. Fixed in 1/2…read moreof a day. Picked car up with out paying. Shop said to try it out over weekend and bring back if any issues. Pay on Monday if no issues. Had same initial problem 10 min after leaving shop. Took back Friday night. Left over weekend. Prob totally fixed by shop Monday by afternoon. No issues since. Very dependable shop, willing to extend final payment until things were totally fixed. Fast, friendly and reliable. They are a very trustworthy shop. Will not take my cars to any other shop.

Went back 6 weeks later after getting some brake work done in early August. These guys did a great…read morejob on that repair so i brought my 4Runner back in for timing belt/water pump/cam/crank seal replacement. These guys took great care of me again and did a fantastic job. Phil at the front desk and the guys in the shop are on top of it and I will not be going any place other than Brothers. And yes, I know quality work when I see it. I spent 10 years at the dealership level in service, so I know. Very humble and trustworthy, a rare commodity in today's world.