I called him because I hit a big rock & tore up my oil pan & power steering pain (?) He towed my…read morecar to his garage in Keizer. He was very thorough & explained everything he did. I would definitely take my car back to him if anything else happens.

This was my second appointment with this business. My first visit was a five star visit and my…read moresecond visit was a 10 star visit. Brandon and his crew respected my appointment time took care of my tire which had to be replaced and gave me a comfortable place to wait for the service on my Honda CRV. Their customer waiting area offered coffee, tea, snacks, and I believe a television. Who could ask for more? Also, I had five lights on my dash that came on when I ruined my tire hitting a curb. The guys reset the warning lights and replaced my tire with a newer tire. I was out of there in 45 minutes. Typically in my old place of business that I used I was there 3 to 4 hours waiting for similar services. My time is precious just as theirs is. Brandon was polite. The customers service was important to him. Thank you, Brandon and guys in the shop who took care of this customer. As I was ready to leave and pay my bill, Brandon said "No Charge". What? Wait I need to write you a check no ma'am no charge today I was blown away. This business is my new go to for tires repairs, and anything else my Honda will need in the future.. thank you guys I'll be back

"Man, I'm glad I called that guy!"…read more I called Tony after searching on Google for a mobile mechanic that could do an pre-purchase inspection. I had found a car that looked awesome but it was 70 miles from my home. Tony answered the call and said he could be there the next day to do the inspection. He arrived on time and was professional and courteous to the people selling the car. He found multiple things that were wrong which were not disclosed by the sellers and would have caused the car to need more work than it was worth. If I had someone else look, or if I had looked at it myself, I would have missed these things. Tony saved me almost $7,000 and I'm grateful for his expertise. I will call him anytime I need an honest and reliable mechanic. Thanks, Tony!

Trying to get me to pay way more than it should have been and I found out before I took his word…read morefor it

Went back 6 weeks later after getting some brake work done in early August. These guys did a great…read morejob on that repair so i brought my 4Runner back in for timing belt/water pump/cam/crank seal replacement. These guys took great care of me again and did a fantastic job. Phil at the front desk and the guys in the shop are on top of it and I will not be going any place other than Brothers. And yes, I know quality work when I see it. I spent 10 years at the dealership level in service, so I know. Very humble and trustworthy, a rare commodity in today's world.

Took our vehicle in to check out our lights,..burning out. While in the waiting room..I became very…read moreimpressed with our chosen repair shop. On the phone, our mechanic is honestly explaining to a customer that investing money into the repair is not a good mechanical choice. Better that he seek out another vehicle to purchase. Isn't this the type of mechanic one needs to have, instead of not saying anything? Other mechanics would just take the money, do the repair, and the customer would end up paying in the future for additional costly repairs. We're sticking with these mechanics. Thank you for having honesty and integrity. (5 months ago) They have been great in the past 2 years. They have been honest with us on what is necessary for repairs, personable, and have gone out of their way to help us. I would recommend this establishment.

I chose to go to Doc Brown's because of his mission statement about not wanting to overcharge…read morepeople who don't know much about cars, and for the awesome reviews in Yelp. I got better service than I've ever received anywhere! I had gotten stuck over night in Salem due to car issues and had found him in Yelp the next morning. I did have to call many times, but Doc is a husband and wife operation, so they are busy. However, he called me back and fit me into his schedule, problem solved my bent hood and pushed-in front of my car, and gave me super helpful advice on topping the oil in my very old car. My dad had followed me out to Doc's garage because I wasn't sure my car would make it, and we listened to what Doc was telling me. Dad said I had received such great service and was fortunate to have such an experienced mechanic take the time to explain what was going on with my car. I'm a little embarrassed to say, I didn't know that many old cars need to be topped with oil between the 3,000 miles mark. That explained the sound my car was making and how it felt driving. Though I was embarrassed, I never felt talked down to by Doc. (Ladies, take your car here!) The other problem with my car was that I had gotten into a fender bender on my way to Salem and was unable to unlatch my hood. We left Doc's for an hour and came back after receiving his call. Doc had somehow managed to smooth the hood and get it to unlatch and latch again. This was amazing because the problem wasn't just with my hood, but with the whole front of my car. It had been pushed in 3 or more inches pinching the radiator. What Doc charged for his work was so reasonable, I was dismayed. I would drive from Portland to Keizer to have Doc work on my car. He was great.

I started taking my car (2017 Toyota Highlander) to Doc Brown's Auto about 6 months ago because I…read moreneeded brakes. I was very pleased with the price and the service I received. I was able to take my car in, in the morning, and have it done in a few hours. My daughter recently needed brakes on her VW Rabbit, and I took her car to Doc Brown's and had her brakes replaced. Again, the brakes were done quickly, and at a very reasonable price. If you're looking for an honest, dependable, and knowledgeable auto tech, this is the place to go. Just be aware that this isn't like a regular garage or dealer's waiting room. There's nowhere to sit and wait for your car, so you'll have to have someone pick you up and then take you back for your car when it's finished. But I'll take a little inconvenience for good, competent work and price anytime.

Based on past satisfaction, drove 50 miles (x2) to get a comprehensive inspection of my 30-year-old…read moretruck. Got moved up in line to help me get ahead of rush hour traffic returning to Portland. No charge, but a calendar of recommended services. Trinity deserves my loyalty.

I love that when I first walked in to Trinity's I felt heard and respected. As a woman that is…read moregreat to find. From the front desk people to the owner, they truly went out of their way to explain everything, to stay in touch while working on my car and to deliver on what they promised. They even saved me $500 on an original request, my brakes, which they found didn't need to be done at all at that time. I highly recommend. Kind, fun and I trust them!

I'd originally taken my car into Point S in Beaverton, and they found a leak that they said was…read more'massive' and they quoted me what I thought was an outrageous amount to fix it. So I decided to go to Certified Automotive Repair for a 2nd opinion. I took my car in, and later that day John called me back and explained that I did indeed have a leak, but it wasn't massive at all - in fact, it was so not massive that he couldn't be 100% where the leak was coming from, so he advised on putting in some dye in various fluids and then drive it around for a few days and bring it back to pinpoint exactly where the leak(s) are. That sounded like a very prudent idea, so a week later I brought it back, and John informed me of the bad news - I had 2 leaks, not one. The good news though was that the total price for everything (the dye, and fixing both leaks) would end up being the same as Point S's quote for just the 1 leak! So I gave the ok, and after leaving my car with them for a day, I picked it up, and everything seems to be as good as new! I most likely will be coming back to Certified Auto Repair for any future issues/maintenance with my car. They've earned a new customer! Also PS: Make sure if you have a AAA membership to show them your card - you'll get a discount!

I have a 1998 GMC truck, very low mileage, but seals get stiff and piddley problems arise. The…read morereplacement parts industry hasn't been holding the line on quality but Certified's mechanics are good at identifying when a bad part comes in. Very thorough repairs, service advisors are civil and explain things carefully, and they will drive you home and pick you up if you don't have an alternate ride. And for a two-bay shop, they were able to take me in very quickly, and did not keep the truck longer than one overnight. Nowadays, EVERY visit to a shop means a bill in high three figures, if not low four figures, and I have no way to calculate comparative economics. Certified is now my go-to repair shop. Preferred over AJ's and definitely over Power GMC.

I recently had my turbo go out & they were able to get my car serviced in a timely manner. My turn…read morearound time was quick and their communication along the way was very efficient. They also addressed a wheel bearing issue they could take care for me- which was an already known issue to me, but I wasn't certain if they were able to resolve it during the same appointment. Between the diagnosis of my turbo & wheel bearing, ordering & delivery process of the parts, and service, I got my car within 2 days. They were absolutely great & transparent about anything they came across or might have issues with that may change the estimate. I was very pleased with their customer service, ability to provide proper care to my car, and their mechanic who did all of the work. They were absolutely amazing & I would trust them with any future services I get with my car. I couldn't recommend them any more ! Thank you guys !!

I am updating this review to address the owner's response. My original review stated facts directly…read morefrom the invoice, which remains attached for anyone to read. 1. The "Air Box Repair" & Filter Charge: The owner claims the $101 was to "repair damage to the air box." As line item #5 on my receipt clearly shows, I was charged $25.91 for the filter, $26.00 for two metal clips, and $49.50 in labor strictly described as "Remove & Replace Engine Air Filter Element." Snapping on two clips during a routine filter change does not justify $101 total, nor does the receipt list any actual repair labor for the box itself. 2. Inaccurate Claims About My Review: Brake Inspection: The owner accused me of "fraud" regarding an $80 inspection charge. I explicitly acknowledged that "While they didn't charge for the brake inspection itself, the overall experience left a bad taste in my mouth." I acknowledge the $0 charge on that specific line item. Caliper vs. Total Brake Cost: The owner claimed I said calipers were $900. I never said that. I stated the total brake repairs came out to over $900--which is accurate, as the front disc brakes ($842.24) and rear drum service ($132.00) totaled $974.24. My review explicitly stated the calipers themselves were "almost $250" ($124.14 x 2 = $248.28), which is accurate to the penny. 3. Unclear Communication on Calipers: Replacing calipers isn't routine maintenance for standard brake wear; it's a major component replacement. Check with any reputable shop and they will agree. Replacing them without clearly explaining why the original calipers had failed--rather than just servicing pads and rotors--lacks basic transparency. Bottom Line: Instead of addressing legitimate concerns over high labor rates ($274 to change a single serpentine belt, $49.50 labor for an air filter element), the owner chose to misquote my original review and throw around baseless accusations. Please ask yourself if being accused of fraud is what you want as a customer before you do business with anyone. Buyer Beware: Take my situation as an example of the response you can expect from this shop if you express honest dissatisfaction. I stand by my experience and my invoice. Please review the attached image of the bill and decide for yourself.

Excellent service and very fair prices! I took both of my Mustangs here, and they are very good at…read morediagnosing everything your car needs, good communication, and very fair prices.

Always very honest and fair. I recently told them what Salem Honda wanted to charge for a job. They…read morequoted a third of the price

Brian stated when I had the clutch for my Focus he would install it…read more After making 4 different appointments Brian still has not kept an appointment or made any attempt to get back in touch with me. Know it's to late to return the clutch and get another person to install the clutch.

BRIAN CAME TO MY HOUSE IN Salem, looked at my car and figured out the problems right away! He…read moremanaged to fix the problems that Capitol Chevrolet had charged me $2,500 to fix but didn't get it right and for a fraction of the cost. He explained everything to me in a language I could easily understand. I have found my one and only forever mechanic!

We had our vehicle diagnosed at another location. It had numerous pricey repairs that needed to be…read moredone. My son is in college and needed his car. In order to get the best pricing I called several shops for estimates. 503 Auto offered the best pricing for the substantial amount of work to be done. The tech was professional, friendly, and actively sought ways to reduce the cost even more. Ultimately, it was more cost effective for our situation to cut bait with the car and purchase a healthier one. Even though we didn't get our vehicle fixed I want to give 503 Auto a 5-star for the great customer service!

I've had them diagnosed alot of issues which myself and others misdiagnosed but they know their…read morestuff and have always been very fair and honest about what Work needs to be done! I personally recommend all my family and friends to them.