Great independent shop for service. Small shop that you might miss when driving by…read more Had a leak that is somewhat common on our vehicle. Didn't want to wait for the dealer and pay dealer prices as well as a diagnostic fee. I called Greenacres on a Friday and they said to bring it in Monday. Within a few hours of dropping the vehicle off, they called with an estimate. Vehicle was fixed the next day for hundreds less than the dealer. Friendly, professional service.

Honest and affordable like you're old fashioned mechanic. He doesn't try to oversell for parts and…read morehe gets you back on the road. He only will do what is needed now unless you want everything done at the appointment time

I received a referral from my local mechanic (Luper Automotive) for a reliable mechanic in Spokane…read moreto look at a vehicle I was considering buying. They were very accommodating. I pre-authorized $300 for an inspection. They looked at the vehicle I was thinking of buying, realized how many problems it had almost immediately, and stopped the inspection. I was charged a very nominal fee. They documented everything they found (including pictures), and I was incredibly impressed. Interestingly, the salesman at the dealership where the proposed vehicle came from said that he knew the shop. He said, "They're really expensive, but they are one of the best in town. My dad used to bring his cars there." I told him that sometimes you had to pay for quality. It's too bad he wasn't selling a quality vehicle, but that's for my other review.

Steer clear of C&H Foreign Auto or be taken for a ride…read more As a business founder, a manager, and a lifelong Audi owner, I know exactly what industry-standard service, competence, and customer care look like. When you look for a reliable mechanic, you naturally want honesty and respect. As you read about our devastating experience below, you will quickly find yourself deciding to avoid C&H Foreign Auto completely. The existing reviews characterizing them as cowboys, crooks, and rip-off merchants are tragically accurate. This nightmare centered around my 16-year-old son, a 4.0 student at his high school and a volunteer member of a civic youth organization. He worked incredibly hard to save for his first car, a 2001 Audi TT. Unfortunately, taking it to C&H Foreign Auto for a simple "hot smell" resulted in a heartbreaking lesson in predatory business practices. We approved an estimate for $2,408. However, after the technician began working, the Service Advisor called with a staggering ultimatum: Pay an extra $567.77 or take the car back in a broken, "misfiring" state - you already know that the car was not misfiring when we took it in! But this was just the beginning of bill inflation. Manufactured Problems: The shop's own diagnostic report from 9:07 AM on the day of service proves the car had ZERO ignition faults or misfires when we dropped it off. Their technician broke the 25-year-old wiring connectors while disassembling the engine. Instead of taking professional responsibility for the damage they caused, they held the vehicle hostage and forced a teenager to pay to fix their mistake. When you carefully review their billing practices, you will recognize why it is essential to protect your vehicle from this shop: Extreme Markups: They charged $360 for four plastic connector clips (Bremi pigtails Part #219037005). These exact parts retail for just over $32. So nearly 3x market rate and more than the cost of a brand-new complete wiring harness... This is predatory. Similarly, the thermostat (Part #314187D) and coolant were marked up significantly beyond standard margins. Labor "Double-Dipping" & Double Billing: They charged $1,083 in labor for a valve cover gasket, then added $208 more to fix the wires right next to it. Since the engine was already apart, charging full standalone labor for the second task is egregious "double-dipping." Furthermore, they inexplicably charged us twice for a single gasket cover. Inflated Hours: They billed 3.5 hours for a thermostat, for example, even though industry-standard guides (AllData) show it is a 2.2-hour job. Appalling Customer Service and Intimidation: At the shop, I witnessed something that shook me to my core as a husband and business owner. My wife, standing just over 5 feet tall, calmly expressed her meticulous research into industry-standard rates, times, and costs of each part number they used. In response, two burly auto-workers bullied her. They were argumentative, condescending, and intimidating. I would instantly fire anyone in my business who treated a customer with such appalling disrespect. Even when presented with undeniable proof of double-charging and inflated labor, they refused to reduce the bill a single cent. The Aftermath: To add insult to injury, after doubling the price of the car with their extortionate bill, we drove away only to find their shoddy workmanship made things worse. They snapped off part of the bumper. The original "hot smell" is still completely present. The car idles harder than it ever has before, has a noticeable judder, and drives far worse than the day we dropped it off. Our son does everything right - grades, community service, and working hard for his belongings. Seeing a "professional" shop take advantage of him is devastating. As you absorb this information, allow yourself to never consider them for any work on your car. Save yourself the financial loss, the bullying, and the mechanical sabotage. You will feel much more secure when you take your business elsewhere and leave C&H Foreign Auto the absolute pariah they deserve to be.

Very timely. Great customer service. Had engine problems. Car works great. Reasonably priced.read more

I was treated with respect and kindness. Very important to me as an older widow…read more They were able to fix my car in record time! I would highly recommend their business.

Good quality service. They do checks on the car and advise you of what maybe needed in the future…read more They do not pressure you into extras. You do have to ask them to check battery water level.

Lloyd's automotive is a scam. I went to get my shots replaced, $3500, never felt a difference, then…read moreI went to my trusted mechanic and they said someone welded out a part on this top plate! Lloyd's you guys are scammers! I will never recommend you.

I have nothing but great things to say about Alert Automotive. I was in the middle of a long road…read moretrip with my son and planned on spending the day visiting a family friend in Coeur d'Alene when I noticed the check engine light was on. The truck was running fine but I still had almost a thousand miles to go and didn't want to find out the hard way what was happening so I called around to have the vehicle looked at. The first two mechanics I called were booked up and didn't want to make room despite my situation. No sweat. I get it. When I called Alert they too were booked up for two weeks but when I explained my timing issues and my concerned about continuing the trip they couldn't have been more helpful. The woman who answered the phone put me on hold while she checked with the owner. She came right back and said to come right down. It took about 10 minutes to get there and within 5 minutes of rolling in they had the truck in the bay. The mechanic quickly identified the issue, pulled out the dirty gas/air mixing unit and then, rather than try and up-sell me a new unit, told me he can just clean it and all should be fine. The truck ran even better and the gas mileage jumped 10% for the rest of the trip! Price-wise, the bill was shockingly low for the overwhelmingly outstanding service they provided. I would have been happy to have paid a whole lot more. I even tried to buy them all lunch but they just declined and seemed genuinely happy to help. I always believe that there are two indispensable professionals: medical doctors and good auto mechanics and everyone at Alert Automotive proved that. I am both appreciative and impressed and have no hesitation to recommend their services to anyone looking for an ethical and honest mechanic.

Use to be reliable service shop. Has become a good ole boy. Con game to new members. Of the Coeur D…read moreAlene community. Over priced, hidden fees, dishonesty regarding. Skill set to complete service task. But keep in mind although a small community. Dale is not the only game in town. Just the least transparent game in town. Mid-Town Motors just six blocks north. Provides a more honest customer service experience.

Expert Alignment & Brake is such a wonderful shop. I always recommend this place to my friends and…read morefamily. They're very honest and I appreciate them so much! They're reasonably priced, are very knowledgeable and friendly as well. I recently had gone through some medical issues and ended up bringing my truck in because it was making noises. It had been a few months since I had driven due to a surgery. (I totally forgot to turn off my 4x4 since the last time I drove it was in the snow) They could have taken advantage of me but they didn't. They called right away and had me come pick it up and we had a good laugh. Another wonderful experience I had was when my brakes went out on my vehicle, they called me the same day and told me they actually found a warranty at the dealership and due to the warranty it would be at no cost if I brought it there. I couldn't believe how honest and for the people they were. They even provided me with the code for the warranty. Again they're the most trustworthy shop I could not recommend them more! They have great communication, are trustworthy, and are reasonably priced. My go to mechanics! Thank you Expert!

I went in thinking I was going to need something major fixed on my 2015 Forester XT with the…read moresuspension or alignment because of a loud consistent noise I had at high speeds on turns.. Mel spotted the problem where the tire was rubbing, he adjusted the wheel-well & said, "Drive it and let me know" turns out that was it! Home with a fixed car and no bill to show for it! He even opened up 15 min early for me because he saw me waiting. Thanks for keeping it real & really expert!

My favorite auto repair service used to be Bill's Import Auto. Before they retired, they referred…read moreme to Carlson's Import Repair and Services. I've been taking my Honda there ever since and I love the professionalism and skill these amazing men apply. I just got my Honda back from them after my head gasket blew. It was their hard work, knowledge and skills that are so impressive. I highly recommend Carlson's Import Repair and Service to anyone!

Love this shop! I have had them work on 3 of our Toyotas. All different service needs. Every time…read morethe truck/SUV comes back better than expected, price as quoted, and on time! Guys are great to communicate with as well.

My husband and I are very pleased with the oil change that was done on our Volvo…read more We were traveling over to the Seattle area to see our grandson's graduation. We called to see if we could get a oil change on our car before we traveled over to Seattle. They did an awesome job squeezing us in the day before we left the next day. We were so thrilled & happy we have decided to take all our vehicles there for service. They are very kind and we enjoyed doing business with them. Thank you for your kindness & service.

They went out of there way to make sure my car was repaired properly. Would recommend every time.read more