I brought a simple but unusual problem to Gary. He took it back to his workshop and started working…read moreon it. About five minutes later, he finished and handed my parts back to me. "That's $20," he said. Surprisingly I actually had some cash on me, but as I handed over the bill I'm thinking to myself "Wow, I wish I made $240 an hour." He got the job done within acceptable parameters, but I generally appreciate it when a business gives me an estimate of charges before performing the work. I could have bought new parts for around what he charged, and probably would have if I'd known up front.

Gary was so helpful in the research and repair of our '78 Chev Pickup. Another Lynnwood machine…read moreshop had really biffed the re-build awhile ago and Gary helped figure out all the incorrect components they'd used. Nice guy, good work.

I had Dan build me a 235 inline 6 for my 1951 Chevrolet 3800 long bed pickup that was the service…read moretruck for the first Chevrolet dealership in the Pacific NW. It is an untouched survivor, a rare truck that sat idle since 1974. It is a very important special truck. I explained that I needed it to be as factory correct as possible. He understood the importance of the build and produced a beautiful engine. He cleaned the original 2 stage fuel pump to perfection. He kept me in the loop during the build showing me photos of the process. I was not able to be there when he ran it for its break in period but did send a video showing pressures and operation. The attention to detail was outstanding and the paint job was perfect. The engine ran perfectly. There was one slight leak that popped up ( happens) but Dan stood behind his work, fixed it and I could not be happier. I highly recommend Dan for his engine rebuilds. In today's world it is hard to find a reputable, honest machine shop. You can trust Dan. I am Washington states collector car appraiser and ex Concours judge. I am very picky with respect to my vehicles. Thank you Dan for finishing off this very special truck Greg Prince Prestige Collector Car Appraisal

Bought a 235 engine from Lcc on eBay. He reached out to me right away asking me what car it was…read moregoing on. Me not knowing a later 235 would need modifications for it to fit the car it was going in. He built me a 235 and without asking modified it don't can bolt straight into my 1948 Chevy. Gave me a warranty and shipped it beautifully. love my engine and she's running strong. I highly recommend them

I haven't hired out to this company yet...but after checking out a couple of CNC shops, this one…read morebeing the first, I went home still unsure. After fumbling around my property for some time I noticed a vehicle had pulled in. My thought was amazon delivery of some sort. I was taken back by finding the owner of Clear-Cut standing on my porch with my wallet that I had spaced and left earlier in his office. I don't leave reviews often but this calls for sharing. D. Brant

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Had a rip in the seat of our Mercedes. Took it to hoglunds because the first encounter was…read moreprofessional and I knew they would get the seat looking as good as new. The team exceeded expectations in regards to quality, quick turn around and pricing. If we need any upholstery work done in the future, this is where we would go!

Been going here for tint since my wife recommended it. She had several cars tinted here before my…read moretime. Recently they have done 2 cars for me PPF and tint. High quality jobs! Had a couple minor issues and no questions asked, fixed it right away. What's also nice about them is they've been in business for a LONG time (60's I believe). PPF and tint all come with long warranties and there is definitely peace of mind when taking your car to a shop that has been around for half a century. Prices are also very competitive.

We bought a new car and needed a trailer hitch installed. I like to keep my business local and…read moreafter calling around for estimates we again returned to Smileys, and we are so glad we did. For one, the price was far less than the dealership we bought the car from, and secondly, Smiley's did a much nicer job installing the hitch, and the wiring. The woman at the front desk was very nice and stuck to her quote that she had given me when I made the appointment. If you need a trailer hitch installed I would highly recommend skipping I-5 Auto World and instead heading to Smiley's on the west side of Mount Vernon, your vehicle, and your bank account will be glad you did.

Bob and Andrea were phenomenally helpful. Had an intermittent issue with the trailer lighting and…read morebraking which Bob very quickly isolated it to the T ruck connector issue. He explained the issue clearly and we replaced the connector. Problem solved. Even though I live 2 hours away, I would happily drive up north to have them do the work. Absolutely awesome people.

We have used K&K numerous times in the past prior to the new owners. The service and quality of…read morework was top notch and amazing. Since the new owners have taken over. We have had nothing but problems. Poor communication, missed deadlines, poor workmanship, incorrect material.

Bad since the sale a number of years ago. Before the sale they were great. Under the new…read moremanagement, they produce parts out of spec and they scrap your raw materials. Go with great caution.

We had our 1968 Mustang restored here and all the work was fabulous! I'm a bit OCD so I would put…read moretogether task lists that would group together related tasks to be completed on our car. Top Secret excelled on every task and our car came out beautifully! These guys are craftsmen who take their work seriously like they're restoring a Rembrandt or Picasso. Everyone was so nice and they were always on top communicating with me as the work was completed. Our car is now a brand new 1968 like it's fresh off the showroom floor. I've recommended Top Secret to several friends who want quality work done. They give free tours and you will be amazed at some of the very rare cars they are working on.

I dropped by Secret Customs, to get an estimate on the restoration of my '65 ElCamino. Having done…read more(or started) a bit of the restoration myself, the gentleman giving me the quote was very honest and upfront, letting me know the accuracy of estimate could be swayed- based on the quality of my previous repairs and other findings. The honesty was much appreciated and acceptable to me. The estimate was not the lowest I've received but after touring the shop that was very organized and clean, talking to the staff who were very informative and knowledgeable, and seeing their work on other projects, it is obvious to me- it is the best estimate I've received! I was very impressed with these folks and will be back!!!

Huge shoutout to Greg, Jeremy, and Amy!…read more They created beautiful weathering steel planter walls for us, staying exactly on budget and on schedule. The best part of the experience was their flexibility. When I thought I'd made a measurement error, they were ready to fabricate a fix that same day without hesitation. It's rare to find a vendor so dedicated to problem-solving. Ballard Sheet Metal Works is now our go-to for custom metal design!

Had these guys weld up a new gas tank for my boat. Great job. Quick service and fair price.read more