I had a wonderful experience with the team at Matsenko Auto. I have a 2021 charger scat pack with a…read morebig brake setup (400 mm two-piece rotors and 6 piston brembo brakes). For a dealer job with OEM parts, this costs around $4500 for the front pair. After doing tons of research, I decided to utilize a quality aftermarket kit. However, when I talked to the dealer, they tried to steer me away from this, and while they said they could do it with aftermarket parts, they seemed very unsure and cited issues with prior customers going this route. Another local shop told me they wouldn't be comfortable replacing just the rotors (they wanted me to bring a factory rotor/hat assembly which is honestly unnecessary if old hats are in good shape). I did not feel very confident with both shops. I reached out to Matsenko on yelp by chance and their tech, William, responded within a couple of hours and knew exactly what I was trying to do. I was honestly surprised at how knowledgeable he was with my specific brake job and decided to give them a shot. They got me in quick, and everything was done by end of next day. The brake job is excellent, there is no noise or judder, and braking action is very smooth. In addition, they did an hvac cleaning for me (i had some contamination in my evaporator core) which another shop tried, and failed, and charged me $500 for the whole ordeal. All of this was done well at a fraction of the cost at Matsenko, and I saved thousands. I am very pleased with everything, and the amount of attention to communication I received is something I rarely see these days. Everyone was also very nice and personable, from the shop owner, to the tech and to reception which is also less common these days. I drove all the way from Olympia to have this done, and when my rear brakes need a swap, I know who I'll be calling Thank you for the wonderful service everyone!

Had a great experience at Matsenko! I was shopping around for a coolant thermostat and sensor…read morereplacement on my 2004 Civic and got quotes all over the map, Matsenko came back with one of the best prices and the most upfront, itemized estimate of the bunch. They were quick and responsive throughout. When they spotted some debris in the cooling system mid-job, they paused, investigated it properly with a thermal camera, and kept me in the loop the whole way instead of just tacking on extra work or rushing things. That kind of honesty is exactly what you want from a shop. William, who helped me out, was straightforward and easy to deal with. Overall I felt genuinely taken care of and will be coming back. Highly recommend.

Firstly. No other shop would've came out/ gave me a quote to replace my Door lock actuator without…read moredoing their own diag/ charging big fees. Mick on the other hand trusted my judgement, gave me a very reasonable quote to come out and replace it. I went ahead and scheduled with him for the day after my part was getting delivered and he came out first thing and KNOCKED it out within 2 hours completely done. Mick was super fast, respectful, professional. I highly recommend

I live on Vashon Island and absolutely love it, but the biggest challenge I face is getting my…read morewheelchair van serviced quickly. If my van isn't running, neither am I. On a whim, I took a chance on Defiance Auto after finding him on Yelp in Ruston -- a young MOBILE MECHANIC. The gods must've been smiling, because he turned out to be polite, efficient, knowledgeable, and even took the time to research my unusual issue. Hands down, he's the best mechanic I've ever worked with. His prices were more than fair, too. This young man makes thirty veteran mechanics look like Goober Pyle from Mayberry. All I can say is, "Goooooolllllleeee!" Give this hardworking guy a try. You will not regret it. He will come to Vashon. his name is Mick Svoboda of Defiance Auto (253) 999-8531 Defianceautoworks.com

Services and quality are good, and plan to come back for future services for any other help needsread more

Great service price was exactly as discussed best prices in town. If my other vehicle need help I'm…read moregoing back

I really, really wish I would have gotten a quote before coming in. I got on Yelp to search for…read moresomeone to do an oil change for my 2025 Ford Escape and received three responses right away. Two quotes were $100, so I stupidly assumed the third would be competitive at that price as well. Since they were the first to reach out, they got my business. I had been asked several times for the SAME vehicle information (blamed on a "bot" doing their initial reach out, of course). After getting there, the guy that took the appointment wasn't even there, and the tech didn't even know I had an appointment. He's feverishly making phone calls and getting voicemails. I should have walked, but gave it a few minutes. Daniel at the front desk does not ask me what kind of oil I use, but did say I was not being charged for labor. The bill comes and guess what? I was charged for labor! They used synthetic oil, which I would not have chosen since it costs three times the amount. Total cost? $202 for a dang oil change! Next time I will get a Groupon and go somewhere else!

From the owner: Lapin Auto Repair – Electrical, Mechanical & Programming Specialists in Tacoma, WA…read more We provide dealer-level diagnostics, advanced programming, and complete auto repair services for European, Asian, and Domestic vehicles. Our specialties include: • Advanced computer diagnostics • ECU, PCM, BCM, and module programming & coding • Key programming and immobilizer services • Electrical troubleshooting & wiring repair • Engine diagnostics and repair • Transmission diagnostics and service • Brake system repair • Suspension and steering repair • Cooling system repair • Air conditioning service and recharge • Hybrid system diagnostics and battery service • Battery, alternator, and starter diagnostics • Check engine light diagnostics • Pre-purchase inspections We use professional diagnostic equipment and follow manufacturer procedures to ensure accurate repairs the first time. Honest estimates. Transparent communication. Quality workmanship you can trust.

I stopped by on 1/12/26 to obtain a quote for a tune up. Alex, technician who also handles the…read morefront desk appears to have limited English got me in touch with Oleksander known as Oleks (pronounced as Alex). He is also a technician and may also possibly be the owner. That was the vibe I was receiving from our discussion. I explain what my visit was and he advised me there are different types of tune ups and what specifically I was looking to have done. I explained that I was able to obtain a quote from Honda service department and they also advised same thing. I listed the tune up details and what Honda quoted ($2,260). Oleks advised that inspection is free of charge. He would have Alex, technician do the inspection and provide his recommendation. Alex completed the inspection and advised what needed to be replaced and some replacement were not needed. He discovered there was an engine oil leak, transmission oil leak and the engine oil pan plug was stripped. Oleks had provided me with a quote range between $700-$1000. I returned back two days later on the evening of 1/14/26 to drop off vehicle which was parked safely inside the shop. The following day they replaced the engine gasket, replaced spark plugs, water pump, front crank seal, drive belt, oil pan plug and drive belt tensioner. I picked up my vehicle on 1/25/26. The sum of my bill came to $1021.80. I am truly satisfied and happy with the work that technician, Alex has completed. It was a reasonable timeframe and price. Honest work. I will use them again for any issues, repairs or maintenance.

Truly appreciated their quick response and the way they clearly explained all our options. We'll…read moreabsolutely use them again. Thank you for getting my son back on the road!

They have been our go to for a few years now for mine and my wife's cars. Family run honest men who…read moretreat the customer with openness, honesty and respect. They strive to do you right and get you on your way feeling like you've truly been taken care of, not advantage of. Very forthright with the process and didn't charge or replace things that aren't broke. I give them my highest recommendation.

We have been using this family business since 1993 when his dad owned it in canterwood his son took…read moreit over and the quality of work still remand at the highest level it's a real joy seeing them each time.

A satisfactory experience with Emily's Garage! I called to…read morebook an appointment over the phone as I also had some questions on pricing and time. Customer service with the front and with the rest of the staff was professional, quick, and very thorough. An oil change with tire rotation and multi-inspection roughly took about 45mins. I can tell this place is really down to earth with good intentions to help with your car maintenance.

Always dread finding a mechanic shop, glad I found them. I had my drivers side window fail and…read morewasn't looking forward to getting it repaired. They got me in quickly with a fair quote. They got the work done the same day and even cleaned up some of the mess I made with my quick repair. I would totally trust this shop if I need them in the future

Spec German took incredible care of my 996 Turbo. They performed a full tune-up that included a…read moreSoul Performance exhaust, GiroDisc rotors front and rear, PCCM+ install, cabin air filter, spark plugs, transmission and differential fluids, and a complete brake flush. The car feels tighter, smoother, and sounds absolutely amazing. Their attention to detail and Porsche expertise really show. If you're serious about maintaining or upgrading your Porsche the right way, Spec German is the shop to trust.

I took my 2015 Porsche Panamera GTS in for its first scheduled service since purchasing the vehicle…read morein March of 2022. Spec German was highly recommended to me by a fellow Kitsap County German car owner as the place to go for German luxury car service and repair. I was not disappointed in heeding his advice. Everyone I've spoken to at the shop is courteous and pleasant. Jacob, who performed the service, took a significant amount of time to answer my many questions. (I probably took more time out of his day than I should have.) He showed a great deal of knowledge in his craft, care for the work he performs, and attention to doing the job right. Given the overall experience, quality of work, and reasonable rates, I will definitely bring my car back for all non-warranty service and maintenance.