Replaced our retired longtime Black Lake mechanic. Not disappointed. Fixed botched brake job by…read moreour first attempt at a replacement. Pleased with work since--agree with other reviews.

We needed an oil change, so I got an appointment. The work was done in a timely manner. I could…read morehave waited in the shop, but chose to go for a walk around the corner to the Shipwreck cafe. Was pleased to meet Richard, as this is a very convenient shop.

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

Excellent customer service. All of the mechanics I saw as…read moreI waited in the shop were very friendly. I was way overdue for an oil change so that's what I had done today. Kodi was my mechanic and he was quick, friendly and professional. The cost was very similar, maybe less than what Toyota would have charged me and Mike's is only a 6 minute drive round trip from my home. I'll strongly recommend them to anyone.

I spoke to a gentleman on the phone about prices and parts, he was fantastic, he told me they would…read moredo a FULL diagnostic on my vehicle and it would cost me $175. I agreed and I had my vehicle sent in the next morning, It took them a few days to get a look at it, and they called me back up to let me know what they found. They claimed the vehicle had an issue with its Cat, and they couldn't finish the diagnostic until it was repaired. We started talking about pricing. They wanted 2x the Cats price for the cat, and double the price for labor. (the cat from the dealership would've costed $300 and $600 if you needed both) They wanted $5000 to do the job. $1200 for the parts and the rest labor. I questioned what exactly they were going to do to my car that would require over 15hours to do if they're only replacing the Cat, The guy dead a** told me they had to remove my entire engine and drain all its fluids just to replace it. (if that sounded funny to you too you have a braincell.) I declined the work, Told them I'm not comfortable paying $5k for a $1,800 job and I cant justify the engine drainage or removal for a Dry System, and that I'd be having my car removed from there lot and sent somewhere else. The guy working the Desk then told me that it would cost me $380 before it can be removed. $380? a $175 quote price (for a Full diagnostic they hadn't even completed) now jacked up to $380? asked them to explain and they said it took them over an hour to diagnose it and that's the labor fee for going over. I told them I was Quoted $175. the paperwork says $175 this was the agreed price and if there was a problem with the quote or agreed price they should have contacted me first and got my approval. I do no recommend you take your car here. They've already shown Super shady business practices and I'm So glad I went to a different mechanic who spotted the problem and Repaired it at a much more Fair Market Value.

This was a second appointment with Chris. Had done a rear brakes and rotors in the recent past…read more Took only a short time to set an appointment and arrived on time with everything needed to do the job. Great attitude, even as one of the repairs was an unpleasant O2 sensor location. Prices were good and showed me the defective parts. Highly recommend him and will surely call upon him again.

On March 24th I reached out to Chris to schedule work on my 2008 Silverado at the time which needed…read moreonly an Engine Rebuild w/AFM-DOD delete. ON the 25th returning from an errand on the way to Meet Chris my transmission blew. Once I got my vehicle home, Chris came out and did an inspection for my vehicle for repairs consisting of Engine & Transmission rebuild. On March 27th Chris came out and conducted an inspection. Verified issues, confirmed work to be done. We Discussed adding an aftermarket CAM which required a higher price. Confirmed part and Price. Later that evening I paid my $3,000 deposit on nearly a $6,000 job. Today is April 10th - My truck is still sitting in my driveway. Ive been told Chris has had heart failure, blood clots and other complications. Cannot confirm information. They're so called mechanic was also supposed to come out but never did. Ive been told at least 4 different times they were coming to get my truck whether it was a tow truck or them towing it and never showed. NOBODY HAS SHOWN UP - NO LONGER ANSWERING COMMUNICATIONS - DODGING ALL MY CALLS **THIS BUSINESS IS NOT REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF WA OR WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE**

Brought in my 2005 Acura RSX for some maintenance after recently purchasing the vehicle…read more I had been experiencing some shaking at higher RPM and brought it in to Stacked. After a quick test drive and inspection. I was told that it was the engine mounts, and perhaps my VTec solenoid might be on its way out. The guys were able to get parts super fast and repairs done within the day. It costed less than what the the dealer had quoted me as well. Great group of young men. Will be certainly recommending to my friends and family.

From the owner: Stacked Performance is your Performance shop offering everything from Mild to Wild. Full engine…read moreswaps, custom diesel performance, lift and leveling kits, air ride suspension, and wheel and tire packages. Stack on the modifications when you bring your car or truck to Stacked Performance. Have a fleet? We manage those too. Our techs specialize in trucks and big rigs. Ask about Stacked Fleet Services! Need something custom? Stacked always has a solution. Bring us your project and you won’t be disappointed.

They fixed a massive electrical failure in our '17 BMW. Price and speed of repair seemed reasonable…read moreand the results were perfect. They said the previous shop that was aware of the issue (that I chose to ignore) should've told me the issue could grow worse with neglect. I thought, "oh well, we can live without the stereo and back-up camera for a while." Wish I had gone to Pete Lea's first.

I had a PPI done, and I requested a call back to have a clutch replaced after authorization was…read morereceived from Carvana subsidiary Silver Rock who handles claims. I called back initially the following day. The front desk associate claimed she hadn't requested it yet due to being busy. I expressed that I was on a time crunch since Carvana has a 7 day return policy and I needed to lock in a repair day before that 7th day. I never received any follow up. I think that Pete Lea's Automotive Medical Center could do a better job communicating to a new customer, especially with the rates they are charging. $213.00 for a PPI that is a dealership rate without the dealership experience.

would highly recommend taking photos of your vehicle before leaving it with them and after you pick…read moreit up. Wouldn't take responsibility for a broken part but did end up fixing it.

I've now taken my 2014 BMW 535d to Larsen's Auto Repair a couple of times, and they've earned my…read moretrust. Most recently, I brought the car in after another shop told me I needed rear brakes, calipers, and suspension work totaling a pretty significant bill. Larsen's took the time to actually inspect everything and gave me a much more accurate picture. They confirmed the rear brakes were still in good shape (around 10mm), the control arm bushings were fine, and none of that additional work was needed right now. That kind of honesty is rare. They previously handled my front brake service, and everything was done right, no issues since. This time they also completed an alignment and oil service, both at fair prices. Mark was especially helpful throughout the process. He clearly explained what was actually needed versus what could wait, and didn't try to upsell anything. I never felt rushed or pressured, just informed. Bonus points to him since he's a fellow Atlanta Braves fan! If you're looking for a shop that will diagnose correctly, communicate clearly, and not recommend unnecessary work, Larsen's is a solid choice, especially if you have a BMW or higher-mileage vehicle and want straightforward, trustworthy guidance.

Great job on taking care of my wife's Honda civic, very professional and easy to talk to!read more

If you're looking for a place that can fix your car AND provide exceptional customer service, Brons…read moreis the place!! They'll have your vehicle running smoother than your last relationship, and somehow convince you that you actually like hearing about A/C condensers and refrigerant fluid. 10/10 would let them tell me when my next oil change is again. Bonus points because walking into this shop feels less like an errand and more like visiting family--if your family also hands you a bill on the way out.

After sitting outside unused for two years, my mini Cooper needed some TLC. The guys at Auto Haus…read moredid a fabulous job. My car drives like new. I highly recommend this business.

Do not take your car to Olympia Autohaus, I have never felt so ripped off by an auto shop in my…read morelife, and I am 68. They where misleading and took advantage of poor communication about their obligatory 2 hour inspection policy which I found out when I picked up my van cost me $450 including tax. I simply asked them to time and adjust the idle on my 1984 Vanagon. This was a simple ask and I never got the issue resolved or diagnosed by them. When I set up the appointment, to get me in, they said they would do a safety inspection and I heard them say it would be $210 (but that was the hourly for a 2 hour inspection). When I got the call from them the next day they read off a list of 35 things my car needed, 95% of which I am already aware of (I have done the restoration). They did nothing but an inspection, and then call me to try and bleed me for more work and cash. They did not even look at the timing. The excuse was my "vacuum hoses are not right and the new distributor is wrong for the van." I will be looking into both of those last two to confirm, but I have my doubts. The whole point of their "safety" inspection is to make a $2,000 job out of a $250 job. My point here is they focused on an inspection I did not need and ignored fixing and diagnosing the problem. "I think your vacuum lines and distributor are wrong" is not a diagnosis; this was not part of the "inspection". I guess I was naive to think they would actually do what needed done, like any honest shop would do. I'm sure my $450 could have gone a long way into fixing my actual problem. I walked away livid not wanting to be screwed and further without even a diagnosis of what my timing problem is. I asked for specific work and they did a costly safety inspection that I did not need. Maybe they actually do good work, I will never know. I will pass this bad review on to family, friends and other local car enthusiasts.