I was here at the end of October for a standard oil change. A couple weeks later I had to go to the…read moremechanic and they ended up checking my oil and telling me I was way overdue for a change. Evidently, I spent $100 for them to do absolutely nothing.

Have been going here past decade for oil changes. Staff today went out of their way to provide…read moreexcellent customer service though short staffed.

If you are looking for an expert mechanic that will take the time to answer questions, positively…read morediagnosis issues, and has a level of detail and care in his work, look no further.  Thanks to a referral from a member of the PNW Mercedes FB group I contacted Michelle  over at Gaudiel Service and Repair. This is a veteran owned, family run business with Michelle manging operations and AJ wrenching on cars. They ended up doing a ton of repairs on my wife's 87' 560sl. This car has only 34k miles but like all old cars regardless of mileage, most of the belts, mounts, bushings, shocks, etc were shot. The heating and cooling system was acting up and the car was idling rough. Basically it needed a ton of work.   I was not wanting to take it to any of the shops in the Bellevue area because the overhead and labor rates are ridiculous.  But, more important than cost, most of these shops (having had prior experience with many of them) won't let you communicate with the mechanic. They all have service advisors that shield the customer from interacting with the mechanic.  I get why that makes sense for the shop, but for me, I like to interact with my mechanic. Especially when there is lots of diagnostic time and a significant amount of work needed.  Anyhow, AJ ended up doing the shocks, engine mounts, subframe bushings, rear main seal, a heating and cooling system ocerhaul, transmission shifter bushing, and a whole lot more. Some things, like the heating and cooling system overhaul required that he troubleshoot and repair some complex circuit boards as replacement parts were not available.  He texted updates, shared photos of the problems as they were discovered and took my calls to discuss repair options / solutions, and the take-off parts were left for me in the trunk. Anyhow, yes it was a lot of work and I expected to be expensive (and it was) but I believe it would have been significantly more expensive elsewhere and I know I wouldn't have received the same care and attention to detail. My experience and interactions with both AJ an Michelle left me feeling really good about the quality of work they provided. That to me; feeling like the guy working on your car was not only an expert, but that he cared; is invaluable.

AJ and his wife Michelle are exceptional for their kindness, quality of care, and professional but…read morefriendly manner. From the moment I met them, all of my anxieties about finding a trustworthy mechanic began to melt away. Not only did AJ take care of the issues I was having but was able to help me address surrounding issues and took care of all of it within 24 hours (spark plugs, valve covers/adjustment, air filter, & transmission flush/service). He took care of my 2006 Honda Civic with 310,000+ miles on it as if it were new and it felt even newer once I drove away. If you are in need of honest, friendly, and affordable service I highly recommend.

I went in for an oil change and had the best experience ever. The owner Danielle is a very caring,…read morewonderful woman and her husband did a great job on my car and for a great price. Will definitely come back here for all of our car needs.

Best auto repair near by These guys did everything right and…read morefaster and cheaper then they first quoted me I had a last minute pinch that I was in and they were able to get me in and do the work Far exceeded my expectations I will for ever go back to this place

Stanwood Car Care is the only place I'll take my vehicles from now on…read more After another mechanic shop's negligence left my truck broken down, I was stuck and unsure who to trust. I brought it to Stanwood Car Care hoping for some honesty and help -- and they went above and beyond. They didn't just fix the issue, they treated me with genuine respect and care. When my Subaru started having issues shortly after, they got me in the same day -- no hassle, no games. They didn't nickel and dime me, and they were upfront and more than fair throughout the process. It's rare to find a shop that not only does great work, but actually treats you like a person. Stanwood Car Care earned my trust, and they've got all of my family's business moving forward. Thank you guys!

These guys are great. They know cars and are prompt, efficient and reasonable. I made an…read moreappointment and they got the work done quickly. I would recommend and will return if/when I need car maintenance again.

Service for our Mini Roadster (!) done with correct parts and fluids, on time and with excellent…read morecommunication and follow-through. Apparently, he works on most all makes and models - not sure how he does it, but he had no trouble sourcing what was needed. No hidden charges, no bologna, just a fine mechanic getting it done for our Camano Island community. Aaron and Lost Forest might be the only game in town for car repair and service out here...but he does us proud, offering excellent value and pride in service. Highest recommendation. We will be going to him for all our vehicle service needs.

I miss LFA. Took good care of my Honda S2000 and Nissan Pathfinder (and my GF's Honda). Very…read moreresponsive to breakdowns (emergencies). Aaron, if you see this: Please come back :)

Great guy Ray! Very knowledgable, trustyworthy mechanic…read more Ray has done a number of things for me, front end work, replaced a fuel sending unit, replaced a radiator and ignition switch. Always thorugh and patient, my go-to guy for auto and truck repair!

Had a wonderful experience with Ray and Certified Services. He was able to get my car in right…read moreaway, and did a great job with my issues. Love to support small & local! This is your best bet on Camano Island!

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.

I put my truck in to have the windshield wipers fixed which I assumed was the motor. It took them 3…read moredays to diagnose it and that was after telling me a specific date to come in. When I went to pick up the truck because it took so long they gave me an estimate of $800 to fix the windshield wipers motor and linkage. To fix the motor they estimated 500 plus and that was after they took off the $186 they charge me to diagnose the issue. I took it in to get the windshield wipers fixed. When I went to pick it up they charged me $186 to diagnose not only the windshield wiper issue but they chose on their own to also check my brakes and something else. I did not give them permission or request to have them do this. I would not have objected to maybe $100 even though my friend diagnosed it was the windshield wiper motor simply by turning on the ignition and he heard no clicking or something like that which meant there was no power going to the box. They said they checked the wiring and the fuse even taking that into consideration I don't see where it would cost $186 for that amount of time. My main complaint is they went beyond what I asked them to do they did not quote how much it would cost to diagnose this and I've heard this from other people that they go in to have something done and they charge for diagnosing things that weren't asked for. So basically I would just warn people if you're going to take your car or truck in you should ask them what it would cost to diagnose it. In addition I had had my brakes just fixed the month before so there was no reason to diagnose it. It cost me $800 to have my brakes done they quoted me 1800. This was just for the rear brakes.

I had a wonderful experience with Advanced Automotive. They are honest, they listen, and they don't…read morelook for problems not there to charge you for! This was the first time in 9 years of owning my car where I didn't leave a mechanic feeling taken advantage of due to my lack of car knowledge. The respect they showed and generosity they extended to me has given me such peace of mind. I will definitely be returning to them for any future car needs!