I've been taking my beloved Toyota Tacoma to Ron for several years now. He's highly skilled as well as honest. More than one time I thought I needed new brakes and he told me no I don't need brake pads....AN HONEST MECHANIC! I go there for my tune ups, oil changes, any repairs and today he installed a sweet catalytic converter anti theft device. Nothing but good things to say about this shop I'm so thankful to Ron read more

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These are the best specialized mechanics! The are knowledgeable, friendly, and charge fairly. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else!

I have been going to Specialty Auto since 2008 . I would not go any where else. There prices are reasnoable. And they take good care of your veichle. You can trust them. I have never had a bad expenise. I highly recomend this place to everyone. read more

Ron at Specialty Auto is so helpful, knowledgeable and was able to both diagnose and repair the broken AC in my Honda CRV quickly and efficiently. I'm so happy to have found a reliable, affordable and dependable car service! I'll be back for future tune ups, oil changes, and maintenance. read more

Unfortunately, we had a snake-like experience here recently. We brought our Honda Pilot in for new breaks. Shortly after they started working on it, we were told that the cost would be double their original quote for more work. After agreeing, we arrived at the counter to pay and were warned that the timing belt would need to be changed soon - another $1000+ fix. This wasn't an issue with the car before, and we started the car to hear a new sound under the hood coming from the timing belt. We told them about the sound immediately, and they said it was there when we brought it in, which isn't true. Now, they won't look at it without a guarantee of paying for the replacement service.. No apologies and a blunt tone from them (as if to say we're SOL), with no way to prove anything.. I don't feel good about the experience here, and will not return as a customer. read more

I've been coming to Specialty Auto for 20 years now, and I refuse to buy any type of car that they can't work on. It can be hard to find a shop that doesn't recommend unnecessary repairs, but SA always explains exactly what is needed and why, in layman's terms, and is prompt and courteous. I never feel like I'm getting ripped off. In fact, several times I've asked for a service and been told I don't need it. That's hard to find! Thank you Ron and all the mechanics at SA, you are true gems. read more

Great service! Like many, I'm always nervous about getting auto work done. There are so many places out there that will over bid, make you feel like the sky is falling and take your money. Not these guys. Very fair prices and the communication on what's actually going on with your vehicle couldn't be better. Thank you Mark and John for making my experience awesome and fast. No over selling here, just people trying to get you back on the road. read more

Wow, what a incredibly friendly and clean business! My brother and I walked in on a whim to get a pre-purchase inspection on a Honda CR-V we had driven there from the dealership. Ron I believe(sorry, I hope that's right) immediately greeted us and agreed to do a inspection right then and there! We left the car and about 45 minutes later he gave us a call, he had found that the transmission which we suspected, was about to go. So he saved me from an enviable cash cow cash, so thank you! And he gave me a good deal on the overall price. Thank you guys! Also one of the guys there is a spitting image of Heath ledger so that's nice too.would highly recommend read more

I've been coming to Specialty Auto for around 10 years now. All of my Toyotas have been serviced by Ron with care, honesty, and great pricing. I've never had an issue with the repairs, service or customer care. Ron knows his stuff and will always give you the straight answers about your automobile. Sometimes it's not the greatest news to hear but I always know whatever work is being recommended is actually needed. read more

These guys are great. They got me right in, without an appointment,, to deal with a broken ignition switch issue, even though they looked pretty busy. They were friendly and easy to deal with, polite and attentive. As it turned out, the issue fixed itself (don't ask how), and they charged me nothing. The tow truck driver also gave them high praise. I'd definitely use them again. read more

These guys are always so helpful and fairly priced. We take our Honda CRV and Toyota Prius there and get great service each time.

I would always trust John at Specialty Auto to take care of any problem that my older Subaru Forester might have before I would trust the "Stealership." You may well be putting your life in the hands of the persons that work on your car. You can sleep well at night knowing that your car got the best professional workmanship available to you at a very fair cost. read more

I was excited to try this auto shop. They got me in without an appointment for an oil change, done in less than 3 hours even though they looked busy. My complaint is that they 1. Charged me for things I didn't ask for. I asked them to call me and ask if it's okay to do more than an oil change, and my $75 oil change turned into a $135 trip. They changed multiple things without asking if I could even afford it. 2. One thing they "fixed" was still busted when I got home. They "changed" my tail light; but didn't plug it in all the way, so it was just sitting next to the socket. Jiffy lube discovered it. 3. They rotated my tires, but forgot a lug on my tire when they put it back on, and jiffy lube said it would take 30 minutes to get the tire off because of the way this place put it back on. 4. I was going to take my car back to get my questions answered, and the receipt they gave me only had the words "maintenance" on it. So I couldn't really prove they did certain things wrong, because they kept no record. I will not be going back.....friendly people...but I don't think they care about the quality of work they put out. read more

As far as I can tell Mark is an excellent Subaru mechanic. I've only ever been treated with respect and open communication here. I appreciate the extra explanations about what needs to be done and honesty. I had my clutch replaced and, though not completely apparent at first, one of the parts was a bit faulty and making it not quite right. Mark had to order a new, new part and do the job all over again free of charge. He did this without a complaint to me and even replaced an extraneous part for free for my troubles even though it was really the manufacturer's fault. Top notch. read more

I used to take my Subaru here until a new mechanic took over. It took 3 trips here to get the engine light to finally go off. Later I saw that the DEQ had the diagnosis printed out for me after I failed the test due to the light being on. The mechanic here couldn't figure it out, but DEQ's computer could. I spent a few hundred dollars for each trip to this mechanic. read more

We've been bringing a variety of our cars, and our children's cars, to Specialty for many years. They are a wonderful combination of being specialists in certain brands, but nothing like visiting a dealership. Service is always timely and reasonably priced - just what I'm looking for in keeping my car on the road. read more

Called and navigated their voicemail options, which led me to talking to Ron. I asked "Are you the mechanic that services Lexus?" to which I got a reply of "yes." I then said I had some major service that I needed completed and asked if I could get a quote via e-mail. The answer was a curt "nope." There was no "sorry, I don't have that capability," or "we prefer you bring your car in and give the quote in person." Just "nope." I sat there for about 5 seconds waiting for Ron to follow-up in some way, but there was just a "HELLO?" I finally said thank you and wished him a nice day. This is not the kind of person I want doing thousands of dollars worth of work on my vehicle. read more

I really want to give Speciality a better rating, but I can't. I've taken my 93 VW Eurovan there twice and the last time was a bad experience. Sadly, I really like and trust Mike the VW mechanic. He's just not great at communication and he's really poor at finishing work on schedule. The last time I went he wasn't able to fix a seemingly small problem on my van - this despite telling me he knew the problem and could have it fixed easily. Even worse, Mike was attempting to fix a problem that he had supposedly fixed the last time I brought the van to them. I don't want to trash Specialty or Mike, the VW specialist. But the last time I was there I waited at the shop from 3pm to 7pm for my van. I was told the van would be done in the morning. This was the third time there had been miscommunication about when the van would be done. This despite me calling and leaving messages to confirm pick up time. You gotta check your messages at least a few times a day, right? The worst part is that the van was not fixed after I waited for so long! Neither problem (radiator fans and transmission fluid leak) was solved and hilariously the wipers had stopped working after the visit! (It's only hilarious because I was able to fix the problem myself easily, they had just misplaced a fuse. But it was just the final straw for me and it was a perfect example of the lack of attention to detail.) To Mike and Speciality's credit, they did not charge me for the visit. I'm moving on to another mechanic. I may have caught Mike on a bad couple of days, but it was too much for me. There is no doubt that Mike is a good guy and honest. I'm not convinced he's the best mechanic and I'm positive he's not great on the customer service/communication side. read more

Ron is the best and has been working on our family's Honda's for years. He's trustworthy and knows what he's doing, I'd always recommend Ron to anyone and we will always go to him for our car needs. read more

Very satisfied with Honda A/C Service! Air conditioning in my Civic died on the way here from Southern & Central CA for vacation. All places are experiencing record heat so being without A/C is NOT an option! Honda dealership had no appointments for 7 days so I was very pleased to get a next day appointment with Ron who explained all my options clearly and concisely. Thanks!!! read more

This shop is 5 stars all the way; I've seen the Nissan side and for the past 8 years frequented Ron for my Toyota and Lexus services. I value the honest feedback and realistic estimates; Ron never tries to oversell me on things I don't need which is hard to find particularly at the dealerships. He's taken the time to help me research issues and equipped me with abundant info when I've had to fight the dealership to honor warranty issues or need a recommendation for a new hitch setup. I highly recommend a visit if you want your vehicle maintained by a knowledgable crew who offers honest feedback at a reasonable price. read more

We've been coming here for years and never been disappointed yet! Mark is a man of integrity and his team really gives fair assessment without pushing unnecessary repairs. We've taken our toyota sienna, subaru outback and pontiac vibe here for regular maintenance. We always recommend him to our friends and family. read more

I do not recommend taking your Audi to Mike at Specialty Auto. He seems to be best fit for VWs. We learned after taking our Audi to Mike for work, that inferior, after-market USED parts were installed and we were charged full price, plus it took over a week to fix, which should have only taken two days at most. We were told this after it broke down within a week and another shop was hired to fix Mike's "repairs"...Ugh! read more

Mike the VW guy has been servicing our VW van for nearly a decade, and he's great. I won't tell you he's inexpensive, but I feel he's reliable and thorough, and very trustworthy. read more

I've taken my Nissan in 4 regular interval inspections and maintenance. I can't say enough about the honesty , the dependability , and the friendliness. I've moved away and sadly tried some other mechanics comma but no one is great as these guys at Specialty Auto although I got to drive further to get there I am going to start going back to Specialty Auto cuz they are the best. Mark and Troy or above and beyond. read more

Honest shop that performs superior work. Picked it randomly off of a google search a few years ago and have not been disappointed once.

Worked with me. Gave me an estimate and stayed in buget. Great guys to deal with. My subaru outback drives like new. I highly recommend them for everybody. I will spread the word. Thank you Clark and Troy. read more

I've taken my Nissan here for a few years now. I trust these guys! Here's an example from my last visit over a weird key/lock issue. They took a few minutes to check my car out right away, and discussed the possible solutions. One suggested solution, which was by far the cheapest, was taking the car to a certain local locksmith instead. Mark was clear that the solution may or may not work, but because it would save so much money and time if it did, he recommended giving it a try. First point: integrity! Who suggests that a customer try going somewhere else because it might be cheaper and faster?! I took it to the locksmith, who ended up not being able to fix the issue. I took it back to Specialty and they did fix it- faster than they'd promised. And then when I went to pay the final total, without me saying a thing, they deducted the amount I'd paid the locksmith. Second point: above-and-beyond integrity. Thanks, Specialty! read more

I used Specialty Auto for the first time today. I worked with Mark. I had a very good experience with them. I would definitely recommend them. I will use them again to service my vehicle. read more

I took my girlfriends Jetta in for service twice. The first time was to replace the plugs and wires. The second time was for front struts. The car was ready when promised. The bill on both repairs was reasonable. I feel Mark is honest and up front on what needs to be done. It nice to have a good VW shop within blocks of where I live. read more

I've been going to this shop for 15 or so years. I know I can trust Ron, the Honda mechanic, to not charge me for something the car doesn't need. Another car mechanic down the street even said this place has a good reputation among other mechanics, who would know. That's reassuring. My car is always ready when promised, often earlier. A few times I've had emergencies when they really didn't have any appointment slots open for awhile and Ron still figured out a way to help me out. That goes a long way. read more

I have been getting my Honda serviced by Ron for a few years, and have had a range of repairs done - from the less serious brake pad change to cracked head gaskets replaced. I have always been pleased with the quality of work and how long the car runs without trouble between repairs. I have never had the experience of being told it is actually going to cost more than the original quote, and a couple times i ended up paying less than initially quoted. I'd sum this mechanic up as HONEST & STAIGHTFORWARD. read more

I called to ask how much a quote would be and explained what work my car needed. Troy's response was "Well, we charge 90 bucks an hour for labor so you might want to take the car to a shop like Meineke or something." And that's exactly what I did. Worst business practice ever - flat out telling someone to go somewhere else before you even see if they're interested in paying for your service (which I was). read more

I worked with the Nissan crew, and they were great. I went in for a regular service and inspection on my Versa. They caught a couple issues that needed attention and explained everything thoroughly. Apparently, I'm the only person who still drives a stick, so they ended up having to order the parts which added an additional trip. After the repairs, they were happy to show me the damaged parts. Overall nice guys who made me feel confident in their work. read more

Mike has been keeping our 2000 VW Passat running for the past 4 years. We have 180,000 miles on it, and it is running strong thanks to him. We have had bad experiences in the past with mechanics screwing up this car, or just charging an insane amount. He always has been super accommodating, reasonably priced and honest with what needs to be done and what can wait. I am not sure why the other review is so negative, but as anyone in business knows you can't please everyone no matter how hard you try. Our experience with Mike has been nothing short of excellent, and he is the only mechanic who will ever touch our VW. We have also taken our Toyota Tacoma there, and they did a great job as well. read more

We got a referral to Specialty Auto Care by another Auto Repair Shop. We have not been disappointed! We are pleased with their work, prices and timely manner they get things done. Even though we drive from out of state (Vancouver, WA) it is definitely worth it! I would definitely recommend these guys to anyone! read more

I've been taking my vehicles to Mark for several years. He is deadly honest and he and his crew are very good mechanics. Nothing is done that's not needed, and nothing is done without talking to me first. They are great at seeing what's wrong and knowing how to make it right. I trust Mark absolutely and feel fortunate to have found such a good mechanic and shop. read more