Nate's been working on my family's various cars for over 5 years. I completely trust him with my…read morevehicles. When he gives an estimate, he doesn't tell you about a slew of other problems that you didn't ask him about. He can be relied upon to resolve the issue that he was called for. He is professional, experienced, and thorough. He explains the issues in "layman's terms", so it's easy to understand what needs to be done. His work is always of the best quality, and finished in a reasonable amount of time. AND his prices are completely fair. When the work is done, I always breathe a sigh of relief and say I'm SO GLAD I called Nate!

This review is overdue but I wanted to share my experience with everyone. Nate is the best and has…read moretons of experience with being ASE Blue Seal Certified. Nate was able to help me on two separate occasions with an oil change, coolant, timing belt, and anything else I needed. He was able to drive to me and was very professional while being fast and efficient. Nate is a super humble, super friendly and had no complaints with him servicing my car. I would recommend him to anyone and was able to save me so much time and stress!!!

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!

they have done a lot of work on our 91 Honda Civic 5dr, for starters we could not find the radiator…read moreleak so we had them work on that. Since the engine wasn't running well they found the ignition electronic was not working, it was put in by a shop that moved to florida but Moose used the warrantee on it ( 2 yr on 5 yr warantee), about 500 bucks saved and actually I did not know so they could have charged me, just saying these mechanics and shop go the high road on honesty and great mechanics. They did a great job on the brakes as well at reasonable cost.

Service was awesome. I'll be taking the car back again. It was my fault for not making an appt…read more Next time I know.

Always dread finding a mechanic shop, glad I found them. I had my drivers side window fail and…read morewasn't looking forward to getting it repaired. They got me in quickly with a fair quote. They got the work done the same day and even cleaned up some of the mess I made with my quick repair. I would totally trust this shop if I need them in the future

A satisfactory experience with Emily's Garage! I called to…read morebook an appointment over the phone as I also had some questions on pricing and time. Customer service with the front and with the rest of the staff was professional, quick, and very thorough. An oil change with tire rotation and multi-inspection roughly took about 45mins. I can tell this place is really down to earth with good intentions to help with your car maintenance.

Wonderful experience having my BMW serviced here. Excellent service with great staff and great…read morecommunication. Bringing my other here for service soon.

If you're looking for a shop you can ACTUALLY trust, look no further! I came in feeling skeptical…read moreafter a bad experience with another local shop, but Toni and Brandon immediately made me feel at home. It's rare to find a quality shop open on weekends these days. While I waited in their comfy lobby, I actually enjoyed chatting with the team. It felt more like catching up with friends than sitting in a mechanic's lobby. They are 100% transparent. Brandon only noted a repair I already knew was coming up and never pressured me to spend more. They truly love what they do and care about their clients. Definitely turning into a regular here! (Side note: Enter the parking lot from Washington St to find them easily!)

My family has been coming to this Bucky's for over a decade when automotive mishaps have happened…read moreto our vehicles. They helped us majorly again today when a car battery died in one of our vehicles. Bucky's got us in the next day diagnosing and fixed the problem for free. My wife practically had to force money as a tip on the manager who helped us. I have had a lot of adventures with auto mechanics but this Bucky's has always been dependable and helpful. Fair pricing and honest. Really my best experiences with auto mechanics have been at this location. I can't speak for other Bucky's but this one is our go to when we need anything with our cars. There's also a really neat bowling alley across the street with a great restaurant and miniature golf. Many times in the past I have gone across the street to Tower Lanes to eat breakfast or throw a few games while the guys at Bucky's do their thing. Something to consider if you have a few hours to kill down there.

I am definitely a new customer. They're honest and try their best to help diagnose and correct the…read moreissue.

I've been a client of Spencer's for a few years now and must speak about the level of integrity he…read morehas for my cars. I have a 2008 Saturn Vue and a 2013 Subaru Outback that he has replaced transmissions in and for every step of the way Spencer has been informative, intelligent, and meticulous in his methods. I for one appreciate his honesty and hard work when caring for my cars. I would highly recommend you inquire with him to see if he can help you.

This is an honest, tenacious mechanic. Spencer helped our son with a complex electrical problem…read morewith a FORD Hybrid Fusion. He will earnestly resolve issues with integrtity and respect.

I was recently in need of an emergency purchase of a new vehicle, and wanted to do things right and…read moreget a pre purchase inspection before purchasing a used vehicle. I had already been looking at cars all day, and in the afternoon found one that seemed like a viable option, but I wanted to be sure. No other mechanics in the area had openings that afternoon or took drive ins, so I was relieved to hear that they have drive in PPI's. The mechanics were super knowledgeable about the local used car dealerships and were able to give me some pointers. They were also able to quickly find that the car I was looking at had some transmission issues that the dealership was trying to cover up, and kindly advised me against the purchase. I'm really thankful that they found the issue and saved me from purchasing a car with transmission issues that could cost $3k-$4k to repair. The only downside is that the PPI cost $140 before tax and after being in a bad car situation, I definitely felt that financially.

Took them 5 times to NOT repair my exhaust and charge for a tune-up that fixed nothing. Then…read moretransmission broke while my car was at the shop. Bucky's Corp. manager declined to make things right and now I'm pursuing other options.

I really, really wish I would have gotten a quote before coming in. I got on Yelp to search for…read moresomeone to do an oil change for my 2025 Ford Escape and received three responses right away. Two quotes were $100, so I stupidly assumed the third would be competitive at that price as well. Since they were the first to reach out, they got my business. I had been asked several times for the SAME vehicle information (blamed on a "bot" doing their initial reach out, of course). After getting there, the guy that took the appointment wasn't even there, and the tech didn't even know I had an appointment. He's feverishly making phone calls and getting voicemails. I should have walked, but gave it a few minutes. Daniel at the front desk does not ask me what kind of oil I use, but did say I was not being charged for labor. The bill comes and guess what? I was charged for labor! They used synthetic oil, which I would not have chosen since it costs three times the amount. Total cost? $202 for a dang oil change! Next time I will get a Groupon and go somewhere else!

From the owner: Lapin Auto Repair – Electrical, Mechanical & Programming Specialists in Tacoma, WA…read more We provide dealer-level diagnostics, advanced programming, and complete auto repair services for European, Asian, and Domestic vehicles. Our specialties include: • Advanced computer diagnostics • ECU, PCM, BCM, and module programming & coding • Key programming and immobilizer services • Electrical troubleshooting & wiring repair • Engine diagnostics and repair • Transmission diagnostics and service • Brake system repair • Suspension and steering repair • Cooling system repair • Air conditioning service and recharge • Hybrid system diagnostics and battery service • Battery, alternator, and starter diagnostics • Check engine light diagnostics • Pre-purchase inspections We use professional diagnostic equipment and follow manufacturer procedures to ensure accurate repairs the first time. Honest estimates. Transparent communication. Quality workmanship you can trust.

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