Super helpful owner. I had been having lots of issues at Mazda since the local dealer switched ownership. My car battery kept dying every year and a half or two years. The dealer is so focused on selling, it's hard to know if I'm actually finding a solution or not. Dimitri was informative on the phone, listened to my issue and concerned, explained what he thought, and had me come in that day. He did end up swapping my battery in the end, but I didn't feel like I was being "sold" something they wouldn't address the issue. Based on online reviews, I was less skeptical than I might have been with another auto service place. And I'm glad they were accurate. read more

Wonderful mechanic, absolutely brilliant, good cost, quick service. 10/10 will be going back with all my family vehicles

Always up front, easy going demeanor , uses high quality parts, very good diagnostic skills, and his attention to detail is unparalleled. Brought in my 92 Honda commuter due for a timing belt change out, but I noticed a whine coming from my water pump location. He confirmed it. Later during the work he discovered the previous shop had not used the correct parts and not properly reinstalled the gear assemblies. He saved the engine. As a result noticed the subtle changes - runs smoother and quieter than its run in over 10 years. Thank you. read more

My first visit to Dimitri's, and I'm sold! Honesty, competence, expedience - what a relief to find someone I feel I can rely on, and a great state-of-the-art shop. Thanks, Dimitri! read more

I got my 2018 dodge grand caravan serviced here, and got the thermostat replaced. The quality of his work and customer service is every bit worth it, I had an awesome experience with him, couldn't be more thrilled. Forthright and helpful, truly, such a kind guy, affordable, honest work. Didn't try to upsell me and let me get what I needed to get fixed; fixed. Seriously couldn't recommend him more. read more

Had an issue with the radiator hose coming off on my 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee and took it to Dimitri. He told me they were booked out for a couple of weeks but he did take a quick look and determined that the issue would be a simple fix for them to do that same day, and he charged me a very reasonable rate for the part and labor. Will definitely come back if I have future issues and will recommend him to friends and family for sure. read more

Took my 2006 Corvette to this shop after it was recommended by my neighbor, The car had been to 2 other shops that were unable to fix the problem of service charging system and starting issues. One shop charged me $191. and told me the car needed a starter and alternator and that the Body Control Module was drawing power killing the battery.. That shop refuse to even work on the car as they said the exhaust would need to be removed to do the job... Dimitri took the job and replaced the starter without removing the exhaust I might add, seems the starter was the problem all along, replacing it allowed the BCM to allow the alternator to function properly and so far no parasitic draw.. Apparently the BCM controls the action of the alternator and the alternator is connected to the starter and when the starter malfunctioned the BCM wouldn't let power go through to the starter or battery reducing the risk of a fire. Anyway big shout out to Dimitri's for a job well done at a very reasonable price, I highly recommend his shop as he is friendly and listens to his customer and provides the needed service without a bunch of boloney included. read more

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I feel like i've spent most of my adult life looking for a good, reliable, and honest mechanic. I finally found it at Dimitri's. It is absolutely worth the trip across town to get my car fixed here. Dimitri's prices are fair, the communication is clear, and the quality of the work is top notch. read more

Always feel at ease here! He is honest and quick. A true gem!

Why would I want to tell you about "my" mechanic and possibly make his business too busy for me?? Because he deserves it. Dimitri is reliable, trustworthy and GOOD. He knows his stuff too- particularly BMWs. read more

We were given a glowing word of mouth referral for Dimitri by one of our own clients, and decided to give him a try. We had a pretty negative experience at a different shop and were feeling a bit anxious to find someone we could trust. A Puddy-from-Seinfeld mechanic. We found that in Dimitri's. He squeezed us in at the last minute, had great communication through the whole process and charged very reasonably for both parts and labor. While nobody hopes for car trouble, we feel better knowing we have a mechanic we can count on in the future. read more

I took my vehicle here when others would misdiagnose my problems. Dimitri is the most honest shop I've been to. He goes out of his way to help with pricing, making sure you fix it right the first time. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an honest mechanic read more

This guy is awesome! Every time I need service, he goes above and beyond what I am expecting; at a fair price. As cliche as it sounds, I feel like finding a mechanic that is honest and fair is like stumbling upon Waldo, even more so as a female! I highly, HIGHLY recommend. I plan to continue getting service with Dimitri for a long time! read more

We were in need of a new shop after some dissatisfaction with our old place. Dimitri had a very easy communication style, was very upfront, and positive when I called. My old shop would have never wanted to speculate over the phone or offer any quotes without seeing the vehicle. I was pretty sure we had an alternator issue so it wasn't very complicated and Dimitri gave me a very reasonable estimate. It was a flat-out, matter-of-fact, cost of the part and about how long the actual repair should take. Even though he was booked solid, he suggested I bring it down right away as he could usually get a straight forward repair done fairly quickly, either today/tomorrow. Really?!? I did just that, and BOOM, done the next afternoon. I realized I had gotten used to putting up with less than great service from our old guy. Dimitri answers his own phone, obviously stays SUPER busy doing repairs, and doesn't seem stressed, hurried, or bothered when dealing with customers. Honest work with a smile from Dimitri's Auto :-) read more

Preface: I am not a person who has strong reactions (positive or negative) to a lot of things but I am writing this because it can be scary to "try out" a new mechanic and because I had the best possible experience with Dimitri. I have a 2002 Mazda Protege5 that had not had any maintenance for 1.5-2 years and it had started to shake & stall every time I started from a stop position as well as stall if I kept it in Drive while idling at a red light. It was also screaming at me every time I turned it on and started driving but I knew that was a belt issue. What I was hoping to find was someone who would help me figure out the problems without charging me $150+ JUST for that, advise me on what was urgent/what could wait and then move forward on what *I* decided to do without making me feel guilty or pressured. Basically I didn't want every single thing that could be fixed/updated on my car to be fixed/updated just because. At that point in my life I couldn't afford it. Dimitri met every single one of my hopes. He was open & communicative right from the start. He had me come in for a basic assessment at no charge (just the diagnostic scanner) and when multiple indicator lights came on & he knew he would have to poke around my car a bit to get at the problems he let me know he wasn't going to charge me a bunch of money for something that likely wouldn't take him long (he threw out $30-50 dollar estimate to fully find out what was wrong but that's not an official price so mileage my vary). Once he had a clear view of the specific issues he KNEW were a problem he didn't just go forward with fixing it: he cleared the fixes with me and also suggested that we start with 1-2 things at a time as some of the bigger fixes may be responsible for the smaller problems. And he was right! He told me what to keep an eye on going forward and now my car runs great. I will 100% absolutely be taking all of my business to Dimitri from here on forward, including oil changes so he can do basic checkups/maintenance on my car. My total bill was around $600 over two stages of fixing (I had the choice to continue on with fixing a secondary issue otherwise it would have been just $300 to fix the main issue) but I know now that it would have been way less if I had kept up with basic maintenance on my car throughout the year instead of waiting until something bigger went wrong. Dimitri is fair, honest, experienced, easy-going, professional and friendly. He explained everything simply and took time to answer all my questions. If you need a mechanic, he is the one. Come in with a positive attitude and he will not disappoint. read more

I'm disappointed... Disappointed that Yelp doesn't allow me to provide Dimitri's auto with 10 out of 5 stars... He is THAT good! Between being honest, fair, not up-selling, quick, and job done with the utmost of quality, what more can I say? read more

Dimitri's Rules. I have been taking my old (200k miles and still rolling) Toyota to Dimitri for 4 years, and the previous owner took it to him for a year prior to that. What you get: high quality, honest service at a reasonable and competitive price. Dimitri is trustworthy and doesn't tell you a bunch of crap to get you to spend money you don't have. I take my car to him exclusively for oil changes even though it costs me a few bucks more than the Jiffy places because he notices things and tells me if he sees anything whack going on. His familiarity with my vehicle and oil change "look-sees" have gone a long way toward keeping me on the road and not stuck somewhere in the dark waiting for a tow truck. I have found two great mechanics in my life, Sandpiper Auto in Eugene and now Dimitri. Prior to finding Dimitri though there was a 10 year gap in there filled with incompetent, rude, and sometimes just plain dishonest and cash gouging service providers. Thank god for Dimiitri's Downtown Auto. read more

I'm almost scared to write this review as I love having him available when I need him - but he's saved my @ss too many times that I can't ignore how great and honest this guy is. So I've decided not to remain selfish in keeping him all to myself. I've even taken my friends from California and Washington there when they've had problems on the road - and he gives them the same rates and the same level of service. He rocks!! From Oil changes, to major mechanical issues - Dimitri has been there for me on my Toyota 4-runner, Landcruiser, Subaru, VW Beetle...... I can't recommend him enough. read more

Demetri is unfailingly honest, kind, ehtical and reliable! I live 12 miles from his shop but will gladly drive the distance to take my car to him. He helped me create a repair plan for my car so I could fix what is an a priority and save money for what could he put off. If you are looking for a brilliant car mechanic/car whisperer that you can trust Demetri is your guy! read more

Dimitri may be the last honest mechanic in Oregon. Kind & Humble and skilled. Unbelievable to find such a wonderful person to entrust my car! He earned my business forever. Thanks, Dimitri read more

This auto mechanic shop is hands down the most honest shop I've ever taken my vehicle to. I was convinced the issue was the starter and I even mentioned that. Turns out it was just the battery cables that had gone bad, which he hardly charged me for. He's gained my confidence and trust. I will always bring all of my vehicles here. This level of customer service is extremely hard to find, and when you find it...it's like finding a glass of water in the desert. Thank you Dimitri, you guys are awesome. read more

I had a clunking noise on my Mazda 5 that I had taken to other mechanics on multiple occasions and no one could diagnose the actual problem, even after having replaced many parts. I decided to try Dimitri's Auto. I brought the car in around 10:00 am, he did a quick test drive, heard the clunking, and by the end of day had the problem identified and fixed for a very reasonable fee. I was very impressed and very pleased to once again to have a quiet car. I would definitely recommend his shop. read more

Got an oil change there based on the other reviewer and they did a good job. I wasn't offered any extra crap I didn't need. I will go back but remember to make an appointment first next time. read more

I was taking my Subaru Outback to a "Suby Specialist" in town who spent over a year trying to figure out my idling problem, unsuccessfully. Took Dimitri under 10 minutes to diagnose it and about a half a day to fix it. Brought it back two weeks later to replace blown head gaskets and he did the work on-time and for what he quoted me. He even worked the weekend to help me get back in it quickly as we are a one car family...thanks Dimitri! Finally...a mechanic I can trust to take care of my vehicle and treat me fairly. read more

I could not be happier with the service Dimitri has provided for my BMW. He came recommended to me by the dealership I purchased the car from in Portland. I've had him fix a wheel bearing, repair my car for the smog test, as well as fix a mis-fire and spark plug issue. He always goes out of his way to answer the phone and can usually see me same day when something goes wrong. I trust him with all of my family's cars. read more

I wish I could give Dimitri 10 stars! I found him on here and decided I would give him a try since he had all 5 star reviews and I am SO glad I did. I had no clue what was wrong with my car when I took it to Dimitri, just that the check engine light was on (and had been for a while) and I needed to get it passed DEQ. I was expecting to be without my car for days while it was being diagnosed with a hefty bill attached. I was pleasantly surprised. He quickly found and fixed the problem in the same day and for a GREAT price! I cant even put into words how excited I am to now have an good, honest mechanic. read more

Dimitri is the best! I've been bringing my car to him for about two years now. He came recommended to me by Tom Storm at Auto Body Technology and I could not be happier. He is everything other reviewers have said - straightforward and honest! I would recommend him in a heartbeat! read more

Glad I trusted these reviews. He fixed my car and told me my next steps for an affordable price!

Reliable, honest and affordable. I've had Dimitri work on a few of my cars. He does what needs to be done at the price he quotes you on. His work holds up, and your car will be happy :) I'm a guy that likes to turn a wrench myself so its hard for me to pay someone else to do the work I can do, but I have full confidence and trust in Dimitri's abilities and professionalism to do honest work. Save yourself the hassle and just use Dimitri the first time! read more

Couldn't be more impressed with Dimitri's. He's worked on several of my cars and has always provided top quality, extremely professional and quick service. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended. read more

I agree with Patrick S. that Dimitri deserves a 10 of 5 stars!! Dimitri is fair, honest, always friendly, always remembers me and my car, experienced and beyond capable of anything I've needed from him, and prices are absolutely fair. I've been going to Dimitri for about three years now, and as my boyfriend said when he recommended Dimitri three years ago... it is almost enjoyable to spend money there, support a great business, and get quality mechanic work done on the car. I couldn't be a happier customer and my opinion of Dimitri and his business couldn't be higher. Everything about Dimitri's Auto Service is exceptional, especially Dimitri. read more

I recommend Dimitri's to everyone I know! Why go anywhere else when you have the best. And he is reasonable and doesn't do any work on your car that is not needed. Friendly, prompt and honest...that's Dimitri's Auto Service. read more

If you're looking for a good mechanic they you can stop searching! Dimitri is incredibly fast and knowledgeable with really good rates. He gives you a quote and sticks to it plus he doesn't try to sell you a bunch of crap you don't need! Come hell or high water we won't be going anywhere else! read more

Called Demitri from down the street when I was buying a used car. I wanted to get a pre-purchase inspection. He stayed open late on a Friday night just to look at the car. Charged a quarter of what other shops were asking for and walked me through the whole inspection explaining everything. Very honest and trustworthy. I will take all my car issues to Demitri. read more

I can't recommend this shop enough. We've used them on multiple occasions and it's been clear that they are honest and trustworthy and do not recommend repairs that our cars do not need just to make a buck. Thanks Dimitri! read more

Took my car in to get my clutch changed out. They did what they said they would do and were the cheapest place that I found. I will never take my car anywhere else again! read more

We've been going to Dimitri for about two and a half years. We first went for an oil change because he's only four blocks from our house in Oak Grove, but he's such a stand-up guy that since then, we've had him do a number of substantial repairs as well as one of our major mileage services. He clearly understands the value of repeat business, customer satisfaction, integrity, and good reputation, because he never tries to upsell us or invent problems to fix. In fact, he's counseled us against certain repairs that we've requested because they're super-expensive and not a safety issue. And as a major bonus, he's not condescending when explaining what needs to be done--I know a lot of women in particular who dread dealing with macho mechanics, contractors, etc., and that is not at all an issue here. A truly good mechanic is a rare and valuable find, and we're very happy to be able to continue supporting this local business. read more

It's so nice to know there is an honest auto mechanic right here in Milwaukie, Oregon! My "Check Engine Soon" light was on and I made up my mind I was NOT going to take my 2002 Trailblazer to the dealership to hear more lies about all the things that supposedly needed fixing. I took it to the dealer 2 years ago for an oil change and was informed then that I needed new brakes. HA! I'm still driving around with the same old brakes and had Dimitri check them 2 weeks ago when I took the car in to him. Guess what? The brakes are fine - what a shock! ;) I found Dimitri online while looking for an auto mechanic in the Milwaukie area. I checked several of them out on Yelp and Dimitri had the most glowing reviews. He is such a personable, knowledgeable and honest guy... sort of restored my faith in humankind, if you know what I mean! I took some of his cards when I picked up the car and am handing them out to all my friends along with my own "glowing reviews!" As Girl O says, "he rocks!" read more