First, I've driven by this location numerous times a week, but didn't give it a thought, until…read moretoday. I needed to have my oil changed in my new to me CRV. Previously I've done my own oil changes, but I simply didn't want to do it this time. I searched around and the nearest location I could find that could fit me in was 20+ miles away and it wasn't clear that it would be done until later tonight. Then, I realized I should check with Lynden Lube. A quick call showed that I could drive up and they'd fit me in. I drove the 10 minutes to the location and entered a very nice welcome area. I was greeted and when I explained what I needed they took down my information and took my key. I sat down, booted up my computer, figuring I could get some internet work done. It seemed that I'd barely logged into their guest wifi (nice touch) and opened my browser, when they called my name. I went up to the counter and the service was completed! Synthetic blend oil change, new filter, checked and topped off all my fluids (ie, washer fluid, brake fluid, etc...not gas :-) They even vacuumed the inside of my car! :-) The total price was equal to the larger chain places, but done in a fraction of the time! I was in and out in under 30 minutes and my CRV was happy once again! I highly recommend Rob and Lynden Lube & Auto! Your mileage my vary, but I know their efficiency, care and service will pleasantly surprise you too!

$195 for an oil change??? Because I "have a foreign and require special synthetic oil"-- jiffy lube…read moreis under $150. Hope they enjoyed the almost $200 they won't get my business again. Modern day robbery

Big shoutout to Unlimited Service for absolutely saving the day. I walked in after getting a…read more$7,500+ quote from another shop and was honestly feeling sick about it. The team here took the time to really listen, gave my car a true second look, and found the real problem, nothing dramatic, nothing overblown. They fixed it up beautifully and had me out the door for under $500. I'm still stunned. Everyone I talked to was friendly, honest, and genuinely wanted to help. No scare tactics, no pushing extra repairs, just straightforward people who know what they're doing and treat you with respect. It felt like such a relief to finally be somewhere I could trust. I'm seriously so grateful for the experience. Unlimited Service has earned a loyal customer for life, and I'll be telling everyone I know about my situation. They truly went above and beyond. Thank you! Highly recommend!

I met Dakota at a car event and I could tell he was a good guy and very knowledgeable when it came…read moreto older cars. I later had trouble with my mid era 95 chevy so I gave the shop a call and took it in. Not only were they able to fix it, they did it so fast and with extreme knowledge. I can't say enough good things about them and I have found a new mechanic shop for a long relationship. Couldn't be happier, top notch. This should be 10 stars!!!

Todd and his gang of merry men and women at Unlimited Service really know what it means to stand by…read moretheir work. They repaired/reconditioned my Prius Hybrid battery about 23 months ago, but a few weeks ago, the dreaded trifecta of warning lights and fault codes reappeared, letting me know that the computer believed that the battery was kaput once again. For cryin' out loud, the whole car only has 460,000 miles on it -- I am determined to get it to 500k! I took it back to Unlimited Service, and they told me that because I was just within my 2 year warranty, they would take it apart and fix it for free (at least all of the components they had worked on, 23 months ago). I did not know that I had a 2 year warranty (I thought it was more along the lines of 90 days or $90). They had to remove and disassemble the battery again, replace some cells, and rebalance things - no trivial task. That was all covered by the warranty (yay)! These folks are top notch, and ill come back for other servicing needs as they arise

I have been taking my car here for years and I'm never disappointed…read moreUpdate: I was literally talked out of returning by an employee after noticing some shady behavior going on

Wow! So affordable, knowledgeable and helpful…read more My last mechanic was telling me I needed about $3,000 worth of work--at least. Joe's got it done for less than $400. Car drives great. I'll be coming back to Joe's from now on. And thanks, Lance, the wipers work great.

So I don't usually write reviews, but I feel it is necessary in this case…read more I originally had my car towed to Joe's Automotive as my car battery was drained(0.01V display from multimeter), I recently just installed a new alternator, brand new terminals/connectors for the battery, and a remanufactured starter. All the attempts to start had drained what charge was left from the battery, and I suspected the starter was bad and possibly draining the battery. To their credit they got the car started, but the only change was slightly different cable angle on the starter & alternator, and severely damaged battery terminals that look like they have been smashed in with a hammer, and tightened so tight that they can no longer be removed. I took before and after photos of the engine, and these are the only things that were altered, so I can only determine that they charged my battery successfully and slightly changed the angle of the battery connections, and then smashed in my terminals so they could no longer be removed. I was then charged $280 for this privilege. The only saving grace was that they also confirmed the starter was bad, which I thought was the case anyway, and once I swapped out and reinstalled a new starter it functions properly. (The starter ended up melting the testing device used at the location I bought the starter...) TLDR: They recharged my battery, shifted cable placement, smashed in my battery terminals so they are now permanent battery fixtures, and charged me almost $300 for that amazing service... Edit for owner response: Which specific wire are you claiming to have melted? There are only three wires/cables that connect to the starter, the positive battery cable, the starter solenoid wire, and the negative battery cable to ground. None of which were replaced OR melted. Do you have any pictures of these melted mystery wires? The bolts were also not tightened to the point that the report claimed, as my wireless ratchet wrench is not physically capable of tightening them to that degree, as it automatically stops when it meets resistance. It cannot overtighten things. The alternator was also installed correctly, there are only two connections to the alternator and both were fully connected and in the same locations before and after pickup. "would never damage parts of the vehicle to get things back on." My mangled battery terminals beg to differ, as my attached pictures can attest. They were brand new and installed that same day actually, not a scratch on them until they were brought to you guys. The damage didn't just magically appear on its own.

After having been referred to Rising Sun by my local Firestone Car Care Center, I made an…read moreappointment with Rising Sun, and on the appointed day, I took my vehicle in. I had my vehicle over there somewhere between 8:30 and 9:00 AM PDT. The needed work and necessary repairs were completed by 6:00 PM. Even though the shop closes at 5:00 PM, this one extra hour shows dedication and diligence on the part of Rising Sun. I feel confident now that I will be able to get through this Autumn and WINTER without any automotive difficulties.

Absolutely amazing service. I first called and spoke with Kai, asking if I could bring my Miata in…read moreso he could evaluate a weird sound when shifting and braking. He said anytime after 3 PM. It was a Friday. As soon as he tried shifting (without needing to actually test drive), he immediately diagnosed a bad clutch pilot bearing. He then quickly checked the brakes -- also needing replacement in the rear. He offered to work on it right away and have it finished by the next afternoon! Wow. Most shops require weeks to schedule an appointment and require leaving the car in the early morning for whenever they might have time to get to it. Kai also provided a lender car. Sure enough, on Saturday afternoon, we picked up the car. The price verbally quoted (no need to sign paper authorizations as in other shops) was spot on, no surprises. He completed the work expertly, replacing the clutch disc, pressure plate, bearings, and resurfacing the flywheel, as well as replacing the rear brakes. This is now my go-to shop for both my vehicles!

My cars have been serviced by Lynden Service Center for years!!! I trust them completely and…read morealways honest, reasonably priced get the job done right! Highly recommend them!

I had them check my brakes and they said they were down to 10% and needed to get them fixed soon…read more After this, I went to Les Schwab and they said I had 50% left on my brakes. Additionally, I asked them to rotate my tires when I came in for a prior appointment and they did not do it, when they said they were going to. I would be hesitant on taking a car to get fixed here!

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!!

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.

Jim and his team are amazing, they always take care of me and my vehicles. I can not recommend them…read morehigh enough, skilled efficient and fast.