I needed some work on the rear passenger side panel. I called for an estimate and was able to get…read more it that same day. I was more than satisfied with the estimate, and I was told more work might be needed, depending on what they saw once they started working. I appreciated their honesty. I took my car in the next day, and two days later (I had been told it might take 3 to 5 days) I got it back. Not only were there are no extra charges, but the bill was less than the estimate. And what a nice surprise when I got into my car - it had been cleaned and looked a lot better than when I took it in! The people there were friendly, accommodating, and knew what they were doing. I am not an easy person to please - this was an excellent experience!

I had a wonderful experience with the team at Matsenko Auto. I have a 2021 charger scat pack with a…read morebig brake setup (400 mm two-piece rotors and 6 piston brembo brakes). For a dealer job with OEM parts, this costs around $4500 for the front pair. After doing tons of research, I decided to utilize a quality aftermarket kit. However, when I talked to the dealer, they tried to steer me away from this, and while they said they could do it with aftermarket parts, they seemed very unsure and cited issues with prior customers going this route. Another local shop told me they wouldn't be comfortable replacing just the rotors (they wanted me to bring a factory rotor/hat assembly which is honestly unnecessary if old hats are in good shape). I did not feel very confident with both shops. I reached out to Matsenko on yelp by chance and their tech, William, responded within a couple of hours and knew exactly what I was trying to do. I was honestly surprised at how knowledgeable he was with my specific brake job and decided to give them a shot. They got me in quick, and everything was done by end of next day. The brake job is excellent, there is no noise or judder, and braking action is very smooth. In addition, they did an hvac cleaning for me (i had some contamination in my evaporator core) which another shop tried, and failed, and charged me $500 for the whole ordeal. All of this was done well at a fraction of the cost at Matsenko, and I saved thousands. I am very pleased with everything, and the amount of attention to communication I received is something I rarely see these days. Everyone was also very nice and personable, from the shop owner, to the tech and to reception which is also less common these days. I drove all the way from Olympia to have this done, and when my rear brakes need a swap, I know who I'll be calling Thank you for the wonderful service everyone!

Got in the car yesterday,dead battery. Jumped no problem, drove for an hour, tried to restart dead…read more I was pretty sure it was just a dead battery but seemed unlikely in a 2 year old battery. Fortunately these folks are 3 blocks away. I called them early and they told maybe if it was just a battery issue they could fix it but they'd be busy, but that otherwise it might be a day or two. The garage itself looks like something out of an old 50's movie; they still fill your tank for you!. The office is mishmash of maps and catalogs and an awesome puppy named Archie. I drove up, the owner came out and immediately started looking at the battery. Turned it WAS just a very dead battery and not a bigger electrical issue. I was in and out of there in 35 minutes. Great to know this family business is my neighbor. I'll be doing all my mechanical stuff with them in the future.

"Paul has always gone above and beyond for his customers--and now for mine as well! He recently…read morehelped one of my clients while she was on the island, and she was so thrilled with the experience that she called me just to thank me for the referral. It's a small family-owned business, and you can really tell--they're honest, local, and genuinely great people to work with."

Services and quality are good, and plan to come back for future services for any other help needsread more

We had our rear brakes replaced here for our 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe and had a great experience. The…read moreteam was very responsive to our concerns and made the whole process easy. Service was quick, and the pricing was very reasonable. We really appreciated how fast they got everything done. Would definitely recommend!

Many years ago I use Burton Auto almost exclusively. The auto repair shop behind the pottery shop…read morein downtown vashon tried to strong arm me into replacing my engine for hundreds of dollars more than other places charge for engine replacement. Worried about spending that much money, I decided to get a second opinion. I went to Burton Auto and spoke to the owner. The owner of Burton Auto advised me that I did not need a new engine. I drove my vehicle for 10 more years before selling it. I didn't need car repair but I use Burton Auto for oil changes and other maintenance. A few years ago I went back to Burton auto. The owner was nowhere in sight nor was his son or daughter. They were incredibly rude. I brought the car in for repair after having extensive diagnostic testing done by a mechanic that came to my house but then got another job. My car was an old car and it needed a special relay ordered for the electrical system. I was told Burton could get this. They called me a few hours later and told me to come get my car. They said it would take a while to get the part. I went and they wanted hundreds of dollars. Nothing had been repaired. They wanted a couple of hundred of dollars to tell me that the part I already knew needed to be replaced, needed to be replaced. Another time I went in with a flat tire. One of the workers screamed swear words at me for being in his way. Washington is one of the states where auto mechanics are not required to have professional licenses. Sometimes this shows in a very bad way.

I'm so disappointed with this place. I really wanted to like it and the two people working in the…read morefront are very kind and cheerful. I've heard nothing but good things about this shop so I was really surprised when it took them 4 times to fix the power steering pump on my daughter's Subaru. They kept citing manufacturer defect as the issue for the 3 broken pumps. They were apologetic and eager to try and make it right which I appreciated. What I did not appreciate was the advice of a mechanic, who was familiar with the car, being completely discounted. (Since the car was initially unsafe to drive off island my daughter was unable to take it to her usual mechanic.) The car continued to have problems until my daughter was able to get it to her mechanic who completely fixed everything and reported that some kind of sensor had been unplugged and not plugged back in and the wrong power steering fluid had been used. Burton Auto was very apologetic and refunded my daughter the amount she had to pay to have their mistakes fixed, which I really appreciated. I decided to give them another shot with my car because they were so nice and seemed to genuinely want to help. I had my battery replaced which seemed fine except they weren't exactly sure the battery they had would work and had to call the auto parts place on island to ask. I figured they should know but appreciated them making sure. Next time I had them change my oil, check my breaks, and asked them to see if there were brighter headlights available for my car and asked about the new LED headlights. I was told they didn't know about the LED headlights but would look into it. When I picked up my car one of the wheels was totally loose and I could barely drive the car so I had to turn around only a couple hundred feet away. The headlights they put in, which I specifically asked them to only replace the headlights if something brighter was available, were about half as bright as the ones they took out. They never looked into the LED headlights like they said they would and my fog lights are now brighter than my headlights. Before I couldn't even tell if the fog lights were on except in fog. Now I practically need the fog lights on to all the time. I was charged $150 for the bulbs and replacement. I feel really frustrated and won't use their shop again. The mechanics seem to have no idea what they're doing. The employees are very nice but after hearing nothing but good things about this place I feel it's really important that consumers have honest information about the service and mechanics here.

I live on Vashon Island and absolutely love it, but the biggest challenge I face is getting my…read morewheelchair van serviced quickly. If my van isn't running, neither am I. On a whim, I took a chance on Defiance Auto after finding him on Yelp in Ruston -- a young MOBILE MECHANIC. The gods must've been smiling, because he turned out to be polite, efficient, knowledgeable, and even took the time to research my unusual issue. Hands down, he's the best mechanic I've ever worked with. His prices were more than fair, too. This young man makes thirty veteran mechanics look like Goober Pyle from Mayberry. All I can say is, "Goooooolllllleeee!" Give this hardworking guy a try. You will not regret it. He will come to Vashon. his name is Mick Svoboda of Defiance Auto (253) 999-8531 Defianceautoworks.com

Firstly. No other shop would've came out/ gave me a quote to replace my Door lock actuator without…read moredoing their own diag/ charging big fees. Mick on the other hand trusted my judgement, gave me a very reasonable quote to come out and replace it. I went ahead and scheduled with him for the day after my part was getting delivered and he came out first thing and KNOCKED it out within 2 hours completely done. Mick was super fast, respectful, professional. I highly recommend

If you want a good honest repair shop at a decent price ...this is THE PLACE!!…read more I've been going to Doug's the past 15 yrs and they have never let me down!! Even if they don't do that type of repair they will give you names of other places that have also been good, honest , and @ fair prices!! Thanks guys/gals!!!

In my experience, this business goes above and beyond. They are honest and do an excellent job, but…read morethey even personally came to my house and cleaned up an oil mark on my carport floor. That kind of service is rare these days.

Got brakes replaced for my BMW X3 and I definitely recommend these professionals. Slide pin got…read moresnapped during the replacement but they were able to run to nearest store to get the part and complete the replacement. Professional, technical and good communication and value!!

Matthew came to my house to do an oil change on my Honda Odyssey and the experience was fantastic…read more He even called ahead to let me know he'd be running a bit late due to traffic -- that kind of communication is rare and much appreciated. Once he arrived, he was friendly and professional, and did clean, efficient work right in my driveway. He walked me through what he checked without any upsell pressure. No waiting room, no dropping the van off -- mobile service this good is hard to find. Highly recommend asking for Matthew!

I've been taking my truck and car to At Your Service for at least five years now, and what a great…read moreshop it is. I usually talk to Wally who is always helpful and engaged and works to get my vehicles in and serviced. These guys are so good that there's usually a wait, but the times I had a pressing issue, they went above and beyond to work me in on an earlier time if availability arose.

Was on the Island for work and met Nick while I was grabbing lunch at an incredible (another…read morereview, stay tuned!) Mexican eatery. Asked him about a couple of service lights that had come on that morning while we were waiting for our meal. He was so helpful and friendly, I decided to ask if he had to give me an oil change. Though the garage was full, he pulled one rig out real quick, did my oil change and I was on the next boat. Best decision I made today. Easy decision supporting a locally owned business who supports their military. I will be back!