I can't say enough good things about Armstrong Family Autocare without sounding like a paid…read morepromoter or something, but believe me, this was an OUTSTANDING car repair experience!! Be honest: how many mechanics have you dealt with who actually aim to reduce the cost of the service?! Alex did!! My old '99 Voyager was acting wonky; it would start but then some components would work while others wouldn't.. one day the windows operated, but the wipers or heater fan wouldn't; the next day NONE of them worked; the next day they all worked fine.. and so on and so on Got a brand new top-of-the-line Napa battery.. didn't help .. so then I had the alternator tested by 3 different places who all said it had a bad diode, so I reached out to a few companies here, got quotes, and Armstrong's was the most reasonable price (plus nearby my place) so I brought the Voyager in, crossing my fingers that some unknown -expensive- additional work wouldn't be urged on me, as I've frequently experienced with other repairs Long story short, Alex told me it actually wasn't the alternator being bad, it was the ignition switch, and I gotta be honest and say I was hugely skeptical because the other companies had advised me to get a new alternator, why would they recommend it if it wasn't the problem? ...but I decided to trust Alex, and the repair cost was literally HALF the cost of replacing the alternator (which was already a very reasonable price!) But this morning was the iron test: would everything work like it did when I picked up my vehicle? IT SURE DID --the wipers, the windows, the heater fan ALL WORKED AT THE SAME TIME!! That hasn't happened in forever! LOL This review is getting long but I wanted to share the deets because frankly, given the symptoms, the tests AND my belief in the test results... Alex could have very easily done the cheaper ignition repair but said nothing and charged for the more expensive alternator replacement that I was asking for -and I wouldn't have known the difference and would've just been happy to have things working- but he was honest and upfront and didn't take advantage of my ignorance.. like other shops around here have done or tried to do to me in the past How awesome is THAT?! So believe me when I say that everyone reading this who might be searching for a mechanic they can trust as much as they'd trust a friend to do the work (if they had the skills) .....look no further This is a good person who does good work! ~~listen to Grandma, now~~

I have several older vehicles and I bring them to Armstrong because the work done is efficient,…read morereasonably priced and thorough. They're nice people and I'd highly recommend this place for your cars.

We used these guys to work on my MIL's 1996 Jeep and they were great!…read moreWe worked the whole time with Vicky who helped coordinate having the Jeep towed in and kept us informed throughout the diagnostic process and throughout the work! She is great! There were several issues and Vicky helped us prioritize what we mission critical, and what things could wait a bit longer and for how long. They got the work done sooner than they said they would and the pricing was very competitive! Would 100% use them again!

Requested quote for repair on a family vehicle. Got a quick and easy quote from the company…read more Professional and timely quotes

Tony does amazing work. We have found our go to mechanic for anything transmission. Showed us all…read morethe things he replaced he was quick, thorough, honest and fair.

Toney was very personable and nice. He quickly found the problem and fix it at a reasonable rate…read more Highly recommend him for all your transmission needs.

I called AR to get an estimate for car repairs and I was very happy with the quick response and…read morekind, understandings voice on the phone. They gave me not only a thorough estimate just from pictures I sent but a fair estimate of costs that beat all their competition. I am waiting on funds to actually get the work done but will definitely use them to complete my repair. I'll be sure to post the outcome but great job so far! Thanks

This company made an earlier appointment for me, analyzed my car and fixed my problems in a very…read moreshort amount of time. I am more than pleased with the turnaround time, on the work that was performed by Alex and his team. I would recommend this company to anyone and I will come back if I need any other work. I was very fortunate to find such a good provider, and I appreciate what they have done for us.

Wayne was recommended by my neighbor. I had relatives arriving and they were experiencing some…read moreelectrical issues with their vehicle that started while on their trip. Their vehicle was oversized. This was something that needed fixing quickly so my relatives could move on quickly as they had non refundable reservations at their final destination. I went in and spoke with Wayne - what an incredibly helpful guy. When I explained the issue to him, and the make and model of the vehicle, he knew exactly what was needed and told me he could take care of it the next day, he said he could move around some non urgent matters to take care of my relatives who were arriving that night. Basically if Wayne had wanted to, he could have ripped us off, because we were at his mercy. My relative knew how much it would probably cost based on getting information from his own mechanic and Wayne came in just under that. Wayne came through in a pinch, and did not take advantage of us. I know now why my neighbor recommended him. Wayne really knows his stuff as this was not a common thing to find and repair. He treated us way more than fairly. Highly recommended. I love it when you can talk to a mechanic and they know the issue you are talking about and do not have to plug in diagnostic tools before they can even have an idea of what could be wrong. Wayne is one of those valued 'old school' mechanics that uses diagnostic tools to confirm what is wrong - not to find out where to start looking. Thank you Wayne Their website is: waynescarcare.com

Called from out of state for a diagnostic check on a car I was purchasing in Lynden. The guy on the…read morephone was rude For no reason. customer service is trash...

I love Axton Automotive company. I am going there for 10 years and very impressed with their…read moreservice. Honest, reliable, caring and very professional

I used to take my car somewhere else, but I started going to them last year, and I have nothing but…read moregreat things to say. They provide excellent service, are always attentive, listen to me, and try to understand what I mean even though I know nothing about cars! My explanations are usually, "My car makes a sound like ahahahshs," and somehow they always figure it out and find the solution.

Martin's Automotive turned the low point of my 1300 mile road trip into a positive outcome. This…read moretrip is a major, loaded down with expedition; Ram 3500 diesel truck with a camper shell, towing 6000 pounds of boat on a tandem axle trailer - tons of gear and tools inside both, plus me and two dogs. Pure fate and luck that I happened to pull over to inspect an unusual noise/vibration for the second time and I was within eyesight of Martin's shop. Unable to identify the problem, I continued another mile or two down the road, again pulling over because something was just not right. Finally it dawned on me what the trouble most likely was, since I had experienced similar symptoms once before manny years ago. I crawled underneath the truck and verified that the rear axle driveshaft center support bearing (carrier bearing) was absolutely wrecked! The 2 piece driveshaft was slamming around inside a metal hoop that was the frame around the bearing- all internal parts gone. Had I continued driving substantially, eventually the driveshaft would have failed, with result ranging from stranded on the roadside to a catastrophic accident. I need to set the scene a little bit; this location is on the Guide Meridian, a busy thoroughfare that runs from Bellingham, one of Washington's substantial cities outside of the Seattle-Tacoma area. The road goes to British Columbia, and in between is mostly rural farm land, but the road itself is scattered with various businesses and homes. But there's not much around, including choices for automotive services. I pulled a uturn and went to Martin's, just on a hunch that it was meant to be. The owner, RC, crawled under the truck and agreed with my diagnosis. This is 2:00 pm on a Thursday afternoon and the shop closes at 5:00. Within a few minutes, the parts were ordered and delivered to the shop. The owner says there's no way he can get to my vehicle due to other customers ahead of me and have it done in the same business day. But he does tell me that he will come back after hours and begin the job, and most likely the truck will be close to ready when he opens at 8 o'clock the next morning. he gave me significant confidence that I would be able to resume my journey the next day. So there I was with two dogs, all my stuff, and no place to stay. I found a hotel nearby which was suitable and the shop loaned me a car. I end up having everything I needed to be comfortable, including wonderful hospitality from the shop owner, and his wife. My plan was to call the shop at eight in the morning. But as I ate my breakfast in the hotel lobby, I decided to wait a few minutes, so it's not to appear too anxious. I happen to glance at my phone and noticed a message from RC the shop owner Had come in between 730 and eight I just had not noticed it. It indicated my truck was ready and I should come to the shop. When I got there, the truck was all set to go and backed up to my boat trailer ready to be hitched. Overnight I had looked up the likely parts cost and tried to estimate the number of hours of labor required for the job. Let's just say Martin's Automtive charges were fair and more or less what I expected. I was in a circumstance where I could've easily been taken advantage of by less than scrupulous shop. And it could have side-lined me for days instead of hours. I feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon Martin's Automotive. My experience there was 5 star-plus. I do not hesitate to recommend this honest auto repair business. Thanks RC!

We received excellent service above and beyond during a trip when we experienced a bearing problem…read more Part was acquired quickly and repair was done with some after hour work to get us on the road. Unbeliveable in this day and age. Thank you!!

!!!WARNING!!My son called and asked if they ran free diagnostics. Jeff said yes. Bring it in any…read moretime 9-5. We brought it in immediately and he said it would be about an hr until we picked it up. After over an hour we called to see if they were finished. They had. Failed to inform us. Went to pick up the car; and they charged my son $120 for the "free" diagnostic and took the liberty without any permission to clean the engine. And charge $10.50 for cleaner and $98 for labor... crooks!! I do not recommend coming here! Highly unprofessional thieves!!! Steer clear!!

From the owner: Japanese and domestic from the 50's to the present. Offering the love and care your car & truck…read moredeserves. With over 30 years of experience in the auto repair industry, you can rest easy knowing that your car, truck, SUV or van is in the hands of a highly trained staff of mechanics. Our work ethic and integrity help set us apart from many other auto body shops, and we take pride in diagnosing and fixing your car problems quickly! No need to worry with return visits as we service your vehicle right the first time, saving you extra time and money. Specializing in: oil changes auto repair and engine brake repair engine diagnostics We will get you back on the road in no time flat! Call us today.

Pete's is amazing. I had a breakdown and they fit me in right away just before the holiday weekend…read more I was able to keep my vacation plans because they took good care of me and got my car back on the road asap. Fair and generous pricing, helpful mechanics and staff. 10/10

Honest, fair priced and high quality auto repair. Save yourself some money. Don't take your car to…read morethe dealership and pay some crazy high rates to have your car serviced. Pete's can do anything a dealership can do only better and for less money. I have been taking my cars to Petes for almost 5 years and I've never had anything but a great experience there. Paying for car repair is never fun but if you are going to pay someone then you want to know it's done right and you paid a fair price. Pete's is a business you can trust.