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 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!

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!

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

Went in for a very extensive repair and received great communication, everything repaired and…read morereplaced as stated, and zero issues afterwards. After all the repairs I took it on a very long offroad trip and it did fantastic. If you need repairs they are phenomenal.

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!)

Honest communication. The cost and length of service was fair and reasonable in my opinion. In…read moreone instance labor wasn't charged for an install. The issue was totally resolved; the car runs better BUT: my formerly very very stiff clutch is now smooth like butter! I don't know enough about mechanics to know the how/why, but that clutch is great and the car drives as it was meant to! Thank you so much guys and gals.

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

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 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.

Alright so I got recommended Mario's shop. I needed a clutch replacement on my car and like anyone…read moreelse was nervous about someone not doing the job properly or jerking me around. The reviews looked good so I gave him a ring for a quote. He gave me a very fair price and was flexible on when he could get me into the shop. He got it done in just a day and did an amazing job, updating me with pictures along the way. I would definitely recommend Mario to anyone needing a fair price and high quality work done on their vehicles! My car now feels amazing and is fun to drive again

Brought my car in for a headlight with burnt wires and the owner hooked me up with a good deal and…read morefixed everything in 3 hrs

I busted a valve cap on my front driver's tire. I haven't changed a tire in years, so after that…read moreordeal I took it to Nora's. I was in and out in 10 minutes with the valve replaced for $20 (plus $5 tip). Staff was very friendly and efficient. They did not try to upsell or anything. Cash only.

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

Mick is a great guy! Drove out to my home (Not Close). Quoted me for a small amount of work…read more.. Ended up that my truck's electrical fix was not as easy as we thought. This man, stuck to his guns, fixed my, truck and really surprised me that there are still good honest mechanics out there! He came through massively and I will always be using his company! Thanks Mick