We used these guys to work on my MIL's 1996 Jeep and they were great!…read moreWe worked the whole time with Vicky who helped coordinate having the Jeep towed in and kept us informed throughout the diagnostic process and throughout the work! She is great! There were several issues and Vicky helped us prioritize what we mission critical, and what things could wait a bit longer and for how long. They got the work done sooner than they said they would and the pricing was very competitive! Would 100% use them again!

Requested quote for repair on a family vehicle. Got a quick and easy quote from the company…read more Professional and timely quotes

Had a running board damaged on my Silverado while on a trailer trip in Bellingham. A Campus Police…read moreOfficer at Western Washington U recommended Sterling, said they were an honest shop. We had been on the road for over a month and had no resources to repair the damage. Sterling was swamped when we stopped by, and I held no hope for a fix, but Mr. Sterling said to sit for a bit and he would see what he could do. Soon two of them were under my truck removing the damage board. Damon did the dirty work and I shortly I had the broken piece in my truck. He is a ratchet drill wizard! I went inside to settle, but Mr. Sterling just said to "pass it on". I will and I will not soon forget a great shop with great folk. If I ever break down in Bellingham, you are my guys!

I've been going to Sterling for years, have spent thousands, have been reasonably satisfied. I do…read morebelieve these are nice folks. Unfortunately, I've had a really distasteful experience just recently and am therefore going elsewhere for my future auto service needs. I called to schedule a service appointment requesting three items be addressed: install new headlight assembly (with the new part that I provided), fix front passenger door lock that had stopped working (actuator replacement), and oil change, and I was given a quote for this work. During the work, they called me and told me that I also needed a new PCV valve, which would add $173.39 to the cost, which I approved. When I went to pick up my vehicle, they hadn't addressed the door lock issue at all and said that they could offer me a quote for that. However, they had already quoted me for that, which is why my vehicle was there to begin with! In the end, they charged me the full amount without having replaced the actuator. As I look at other reviews, I see I'm not the first to have had this experience with Sterling. Lastly, when I called around about getting the door lock fixed elsewhere, it was much cheaper than the additional amount they were wanting. If you are going to go with Sterling, I would highly recommend you get *everything* in writing, even if the conversation on the phone is as clear as day. Otherwise, all you're going to hear is "oops, sorry for your misunderstanding."

Stay far away from SK Motorsport -- and specifically Joe -- as well as MB Motors LLC in Bellingham…read more I paid $223.66 for a pre-purchase inspection on a BMW X5 M I was purchasing from MB Motors LLC. Because I'm located in California, I had the X5 M BMW delivered to me. Within the first two minutes of driving it, I encountered multiple serious mechanical issues -- none of which were reported in the PPI. These included a check engine light with a Cylinder 3 misfire code, a parking brake malfunction, and a drivetrain malfunction. All of this surfaced during a two-minute drive from where the car was dropped off to my home. When I respectfully explained the situation to Joe at SK Motorsport including sending him pictures and video of said issues, he informed me that scanning for check engine lights would cost $225.00 -- literally $1.34 more than I had already paid for the entire inspection. None of this was disclosed to me beforehand. It's clear to me that SK Motorsport has a financial interest in keeping MB Motors LLC happy so they can continue receiving PPI referrals from the dealership. As a result, they perform incomplete, half-hearted inspections and deliberately omit significant mechanical issues to avoid jeopardizing that relationship -- at the direct expense of the buyer. I will be sharing photos and video documenting these issues. You'll see in one of the screenshots below Joe also charged me $223.66 when he states the PPI is $205.00. Wasn't a big deal to me but another example that's shows this shop has zero integrity. Do yourself a favor and find an independent shop with no ties to the dealership before making a purchase like this. I'll attach pictures of the PPI, Pictures and videos of the issues with car right after receiving delivery as well as Joes response to the situation.

SK Motors, has been servicing my BMW for several years now. They hit me up from time to time to…read moreremind me what needs to be serviced and what I might check for. They are very prompt and accommodating with their schedule. They never pressure me regarding issues with my auto. The staff is friendly and personable, particularly, Charlie who handles the scheduling and charges and front of the house activities. I highly recommend them.

Steve is Awesome! The Check Engine light went on and I could barely limp it to his shop. Even…read morethough I walked in off the street, he broke away from a full work schedule to help me, and identified the problem as a Mass Airflow Sensor within a couple minutes. He then squeezed me in between other jobs, for his next available opening. He thoroughly explained everything: what the problem was, what the parts and labor would entail, along with other maintenance issues he had discovered while inspecting the vehicle. He didn't try to sell me on these other repairs, but Instead gave a projection of what they would cost, what effect they were having on the car, and when I should probably get around to them. Above and beyond that he gave me a birds eye view of future problems I might expect for my Make and Model of car. I've never had such a comprehensive experience with an auto mechanic. He gives you the information you need to make educated choices about your car, not information designed to bilk you for money. All of these reviews are spot on. Call this guy if you want to deal with an honest mechanic.

Steve - nice guy, honest, great mechanic. You'll get a fair quote and solid work, especially if…read moreyour car is a bit older- he handled my Mazda with care and I know he could have upsold some work but was very clear about what I could wait on. I really appreciate this because with an old car there's always a lot to do. Thanks Steve.

After having been referred to Rising Sun by my local Firestone Car Care Center, I made an…read moreappointment with Rising Sun, and on the appointed day, I took my vehicle in. I had my vehicle over there somewhere between 8:30 and 9:00 AM PDT. The needed work and necessary repairs were completed by 6:00 PM. Even though the shop closes at 5:00 PM, this one extra hour shows dedication and diligence on the part of Rising Sun. I feel confident now that I will be able to get through this Autumn and WINTER without any automotive difficulties.

Absolutely amazing service. I first called and spoke with Kai, asking if I could bring my Miata in…read moreso he could evaluate a weird sound when shifting and braking. He said anytime after 3 PM. It was a Friday. As soon as he tried shifting (without needing to actually test drive), he immediately diagnosed a bad clutch pilot bearing. He then quickly checked the brakes -- also needing replacement in the rear. He offered to work on it right away and have it finished by the next afternoon! Wow. Most shops require weeks to schedule an appointment and require leaving the car in the early morning for whenever they might have time to get to it. Kai also provided a lender car. Sure enough, on Saturday afternoon, we picked up the car. The price verbally quoted (no need to sign paper authorizations as in other shops) was spot on, no surprises. He completed the work expertly, replacing the clutch disc, pressure plate, bearings, and resurfacing the flywheel, as well as replacing the rear brakes. This is now my go-to shop for both my vehicles!

Wow! So affordable, knowledgeable and helpful…read more My last mechanic was telling me I needed about $3,000 worth of work--at least. Joe's got it done for less than $400. Car drives great. I'll be coming back to Joe's from now on. And thanks, Lance, the wipers work great.

So I don't usually write reviews, but I feel it is necessary in this case…read more I originally had my car towed to Joe's Automotive as my car battery was drained(0.01V display from multimeter), I recently just installed a new alternator, brand new terminals/connectors for the battery, and a remanufactured starter. All the attempts to start had drained what charge was left from the battery, and I suspected the starter was bad and possibly draining the battery. To their credit they got the car started, but the only change was slightly different cable angle on the starter & alternator, and severely damaged battery terminals that look like they have been smashed in with a hammer, and tightened so tight that they can no longer be removed. I took before and after photos of the engine, and these are the only things that were altered, so I can only determine that they charged my battery successfully and slightly changed the angle of the battery connections, and then smashed in my terminals so they could no longer be removed. I was then charged $280 for this privilege. The only saving grace was that they also confirmed the starter was bad, which I thought was the case anyway, and once I swapped out and reinstalled a new starter it functions properly. (The starter ended up melting the testing device used at the location I bought the starter...) TLDR: They recharged my battery, shifted cable placement, smashed in my battery terminals so they are now permanent battery fixtures, and charged me almost $300 for that amazing service... Edit for owner response: Which specific wire are you claiming to have melted? There are only three wires/cables that connect to the starter, the positive battery cable, the starter solenoid wire, and the negative battery cable to ground. None of which were replaced OR melted. Do you have any pictures of these melted mystery wires? The bolts were also not tightened to the point that the report claimed, as my wireless ratchet wrench is not physically capable of tightening them to that degree, as it automatically stops when it meets resistance. It cannot overtighten things. The alternator was also installed correctly, there are only two connections to the alternator and both were fully connected and in the same locations before and after pickup. "would never damage parts of the vehicle to get things back on." My mangled battery terminals beg to differ, as my attached pictures can attest. They were brand new and installed that same day actually, not a scratch on them until they were brought to you guys. The damage didn't just magically appear on its own.

Fast, not overly expensive but did not reinstall my oil cap. Took a few days for me to spot it…read more Cost of new cap plus the lack of attention to detail does it for me. Won't be back.

Got my oil changed today, it took less than 15 minutes all around! The man who greeted me didn't…read moremake me feel intimidated or talked down too, which is so nice as a young woman. The high mile oil change, filter, engine air filter and fluid check was affordable. They also topped off my windshield wiper fluid when I didn't even ask and didn't charge me for it, which was so kind!

Amazing customer service and very quick turn around. They were able to get my car in, in short…read morenotice for a new "noise" and had the car back to me and fixed with in a few hours. Great location too! Easy to walk to pretty much anything you may need while waiting.

I was hesitant to take my car to Firestone after all the feedback here, but I needed an alignment…read moreand oil change on my beloved 4Runner and they were very accommodating, meaning they fit me in within a few hours of my request. I have to say that I am very impressed with this location. They were able to fit me in with just a few hours notice. They completed the repairs within two hours, which I really appreciated. They didn't uncharge me or suggest unnecessary repairs, which I was prepared for given my car is 23 years old! And they were very friendly. Not to mention that they have the best deal on alignments I've found and their oil changes are also very reasonable.

Shane and the crew are a delight to work with... they are like a throwback to a time when you could…read moretrust your mechanics. I have had three jobs done on my elderly Volvo and each time the work was excellent and the price surprisingly low. I cannot recommend their work and service highly enough. Don't hesitate!

Awesome. They even quoted me a higher price and decided they I didn't need some of the work done,…read moreso they didn't charge me for it! Definitely an honest price for good work.

They're not necessarily the cheapest place in town but they are thorough and friendly and full of…read moreexpertise. As a Prius Prime owner, Dr John's is really the only place in town. They have the necessary space and equipment to take care of the Prius.

Strange electrical problem re dual battery system. They found and repaired quickly and charged…read morefairly. (Less than i expected)