Timely, knowledgeable, fast service. Car scheduled for oil change on time they took the car in for oil change in and out. Met the owner today Glen very nice person. Now my whole family goes their for car oil change and other areas of service. These guys even install complete engine blocks. I think this shop will expand !!!!. read more

Went in for a synthetic oil change and problem with wiper blades. Was quoted high $90 for the oil change, and 170's for checking out the wipers. Got called back saying the motors needed to be replaced for the wipers, $440 total cost. Had coupon for $60 oil change, and one for $50 off repair. Was billed $800, math isn't mathing. Also they wouldn't say the problem was fixed and the oil change "maintenance required" wasn't reset, while I am sure they did the oil change, it's annoying we had to go online to find how to reset the message. Be ready to fight over prices or have quick service because they don't have any one else waiting. read more

Had a tricky maintenance issue with my Ford F-250. A little beyond my meager skills, so I thought I would take it to a professional. Went first to the dealership, where they quoted me $200. Seemed a little high, so I thought I would try a local shop. Found Wrench-N-Time in my neighborhood. They got me in the next morning. Got the job done right away for only $168. Sometimes it pays to go to a professional. I'm a happy camper. read more

Oil Change and new wipers. Quick professional service. Fair pricing. Will probably return. I would recommend for honest and quick service.

service manager, jose and staff were the best we've experienced in vancouver! they were all professional, efficient, and got to work right away on a busy day! my husband and i highly recommend wrench n time!! our thanks to all for their expert, expedient service! much thanks to all!! gary n carol read more

A true honest mechanic that loves what he does. After much stress and disappointment in searching for a good and honest mechanic. I came across Wrench N time and Pete. Pete has shown me there are still good people out there. Willing to work and be up front with you about car issues and maintenance and cost. Very knowledgeable in cars and even has a positive attitude. I was updated throughout the whole process. I plan to come back for regular maintenance and I recommend him to all those in the Vancouver area searching for help with their cars. read more

I had a great experience with Matt he knew what he was doing and got straight to the point of what was wrong with my car I will be coming back for car maintenance from now on because of him so thank you so much read more

Was so happy to get in same day as we called. He double checked our diagnosis and made sure the part we had was from the dealer. Was willing to explain work to be done and afterwards talked about what else he found but didn't push for it to be done by them. They also came in about $150 less expensive than another location in town. We're extremely pleased with service and work done. Will be back with any other services needed. read more

Horrible value. They bill like lawyers, charge one hour diagnostic for each issue they look into. If you have three things for them to look at, even if it only takes 45 minutes to quote it, you will be billed for three hours at $160 per hour to diagnose each issue separately. What used to be a neighborhood repair shop is now a targeted price gouge with new owner ownership. read more

Scammed me out of $1000 and tried to scam me for $1000 more. They use old parts. Be careful when they find other things that "need repair ". The owner is abusive to his staff. read more

This has been one of the worst experiences... I hope you like cigarette smoke because they smoke in the office and blow it in your face when they talk to you. I brought my car in because the brake pedal was getting hard to push sometimes. They talked me into replacing the rear drums and having the valve seal changed. then they called me up and told me that I needed the master cylinder replaced for the brakes. 1500 later, I get my car back, and nothing is fixed. and the stereo no longer works. when I ask them why my stereo doesn't work, they blame me and guilt trip me about how hard this business is. After they fixed the stereo that worked before bringing it in(fuse), then I called them about the fact that my car was draining oil every time I parked...LOTS OF OIL. They had more excuses. they fixed that one with the same grumpy excuses and guilt trips. Then I noticed that my brakes were not any better(actually worse than before), my e-brake barely works now and my rear drums were still covered in rust. I called them about this. they said "what do you want from us?? We did what we said we would. If you want to bring it back in we can see what else we can replace." I asked if that would be at my expense, and they said "of course. nothing in life is free" NEVER GOING BACK THERE read more

STAY AWAY! They held my Hummer for months without providing a quote for repairs and then blamed the obvious mismanagement of their business on its "Bad Karma" because it belonged to my dad who passed away 2 years ago... My father was a car guy, and he loved his hummer. I lost him at the end of April in 2019 unexpectedly, the apparent victim of a crime outside of a Portland shop. A gun had been fired into the driver door of the vehicle, but to be clear, my dad was not shot (his death was heart related), and he was not in the vehicle. He was on the sidewalk when the police arrived. We still don't have many answers, but after two long years in police custody, the Hummer was finally released to us. Before taking it into the shop I spent almost $1000 to have it detailed to remove the broken glass from the window, and to remove all the mold from the moisture that had gotten into the vehicle. The hummer was new-car clean when I brought it to Wrench-N-Time. I was up-front and honest with the shop about the history of the vehicle, so they understood why there was a bullet hole in the door, and that no one had died or been injured inside the car. I asked them to quote me on the following repairs: · Replacement of the windshield and one window · Repair of bullet hole in the door. · Repair broken latch on liftgate · Tune-up and fluid replacement · Fix the dash display (speedometer, gas gauge, etc.) Week One: I called for an update and was told they had not had a chance to look at it yet. They said they would call me next week with an update. Week Two: I didn't receive a call, so I called and was told that their parts supplier was backed up and they would call me the following week. Week Three: Still no call, so I called to check-in again. The parts were still backed up. They said it was COVID related and promised again to call me the following week. Week Four: Still no call from the shop so I called them. They blamed the parts supplier again, but said they had just spoken with them, and they expected a quote by Monday evening. I didn't get a call from them, and didn't check back in for 4 more weeks, hoping they would call with progress or a quote. They didn't, so I finally called yesterday to check progress. The owner of the shop answered the phone. The conversation left me in tears. ME: Hi, I am just calling to check on my hummer. OWNER: Well, the technician who was working on it quite two weeks ago. ME: ... You've had it for two months... OWNER: Well, I've been out sick for the last few weeks myself. ME: ...okay.... OWNER: To be honest, I don't think we even want to work on it with all the bad Karma it has brought to this place. ME: (in shock and disbelief) ... I'm sorry... bad karma? ....because it belonged to my dad and he's dead? OWNER: (getting defensive and almost yelling) Look I've had guys quit on me, I've been out for weeks and I don't know what happened to my business. I can't get anyone to work on it. ME: (In tears, and shock) Okay, I will come get it and take it to a shop that does want to work on it. OWNER: Okay. (then hangs up on me) When I got to the shop the Owner handed me the keys.... ME: I just want you to know how upsetting this whole thing has been. I have never felt so hurt and disrespected after -- (he interrupted me) OWNER: -- I have never felt so disrespected after what has happened to my business while I have been out. ME: That's not my fault... How is that my fault? OWNER: It's not my fault either! (probably is) ME: If you didn't want to work on the vehicle you should have told me up front. You held it for 8 weeks and I never even got one phone call from you and then today you blame it on my dead father's "Bad Karma"? OWNER: (shouting now) That is not what I said! I've been gone and I've had people quit and I have three guys who just refuse to work on it because of what happened! FIANCE: Come on... that's bullsh**. OWNER: Don't yell at me about it! Why don't you go yell at them - but you might leave here in an ambulance if you try it! ME: (in tears again) Why would you even say things like this to a customer? OWNER: (still shouting) I'm just telling you the truth, nothing I can do about it! ME: (realizing that nothing I say will get him to take accountability for the mismanagement of his business, customer service, and lack of human decency) That's fine because I can tell the truth in my reviews of this place too. OWNER: (Screaming now) You try it, and I will sue you're a**! That's slander! I have 16 fu**ing lawyers lady! Instead of continuing to respond and escalate the situation, we left. I would caution anyone else bringing their vehicles here. I can't speak to the quality of their work because in 2 months of having my vehicle, they didn't even provide a quote for the repairs, but if they did make a mistake on the repairs, don't expect them to take any accountability. Its more likely they will blame you, the vehicle, or maybe even your dead father read more

"Terry The Truck!" 0 to 35 mph in 7 seconds! Woodburn drag strip here I come!. Wrench-N-Time in Vancouver has done some great work for me. Friendly, knowledgeable and reasonably priced read more

Wrench-N-Time - Auto Repair Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This repair shop used to be honest and affordable, but it was sold in February 2022. Now... oh, the new team will fix your car alright. But will mark-up the parts 60% and charge $150 per hour labor (both quoted from Pete, the manager, after I ran the numbers and inquired). To top that off, they will replace parts without your consent ("Oh, your air filter was a little dirty, so we just replaced it.'") I call BS on the whole enterprise. $1000+ for a diagnostic test, 4 plugs and ignition coils, bottle of throttle cleaner, and.. an air filter. This little lady will never go back. read more

Great, honest shop. The owner knows his stuff and is great at communicating what is needed and what can be done at a slightly later time. I've been coming here for years and will continue to get my cars serviced here. read more

I'm so pleased and relieved to finally have found an excellent auto shop! Customer service is friendly and polite, the team's knowledge and work are top notch, and the speed and fair pricing exceeded my expectations. I received a warm welcome from Ken (and an adorable kitten). Dropped my car off when they opened on Thursday and had it back by 6 pm that same day! Which was wonderful because I use my car for work and needed to work Friday. They called me after the inspection and explained what repairs and maintenance was necessary. After I gave the approval to go ahead, I got a call back when my car was ready for pick-up. Honestly, it was faster and less expensive than I was anticipating for a break job. The best part is I felt respected and sensed no bs. These guys know their stuff and run a reputable business. I would highly recommend this place. Best to call in advance because they're always busy, which is a good sign. I'll be going back here for any future auto repair needs. Thank you Ken and crew! read more

I couldn't be more than happy with the service I received. We went in not knowing exactly what the problem was and within 2 days, I have my car fixed and back running. They were awesome on keeping me updated and informed during the whole process. Their prices where very reasonable. I now have a new local mechanic. Thank you read more

I've been with them for 10 years. They are courteous, professional and exceptional at their business.

Here you will encounter: Old, loud laughing, loud talking mechanics like on Car Talk. Except that these guys are alive. I paid $177 for work that costs 2-3 times that amount in other local shops that I obtained quotes from. I called 6-7 shops. They were very respectful and apologetic that they got my car finished later than planned (because of an employee who had taken ill). Bottom line, they did good work and cared about my business. How does that damn aphorism go? A wrench in time saves nine? Nine what? Nine wrenches? I don't understand. If you only need one wrench, why do nine more need to be "saved." Do these other nine wrenches not have religion or something? In any case, it was worth the wait to be treated with respect and save literally hundreds of dollars. read more

I don't have to go get auto repairs often and I haven't even been here yet. But I called, and they will take a look at my power steering leak for free, where other people I called would charge me just to look. I appreciate the free look, and will update this review if I have anything more than a look.. Well, I dropped off my car, and they called me later... they had Taken the "liberty" of fixing what was broken, when I really only came there for a free estimate. So that annoyed me. Thankfully, it was not a big problem, and they charged me 67$ to simply plug in my power-steering-line and tighten it. I suppose that could be reasonable, considering how long it took them to find the problem, but I am annoyed they did it without asking or allowing me to compare other prices. 4 stars is good though, and certainly worth a try. read more

What can I say for mechanics. Here I have never felt like I have been taken for a ride. I have brought my car back here once for a loose nut. it was taken care of fast. No charge. There just some nice guys making a honest business work. read more

Wrench-N-Time - Outside view - Auto Repair Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This was one of the worst experiences I've ever had getting my vehicle fixed. My 77 year old mother needed her van serviced. This place replaced the transmission fluid and didn't seal it properly with a new gasket. Then they left air pockets in the engine line. The car was shutting of randomly as a result. In addition, all the transmission fluid leaked out of the car and it had to be towed back to this mechanic. When I called about the car not going in gear, the transmission fluid leaked all over my garage, the shutting off randomly and the loud engine noise. The owner Blair wanted to blame me for what he called a rush job and that I came in early. I brought the car in at 7:45am on Monday. I came back at 4:45pm on Monday late afternoon. He closes at 5pm. In addition, when I told him about the leak, he asked if I was exaggerating or if it was a couple of drops? I told him half the garage floor is covered in transmission fluid which I had to scrub up extensively. I gave the Blair my telephone number repeatedly. He wrote it down wrong twice. Then called an errant number that was not mine to say my vehicle was done. When I called back to ask about my mothers vehicle he said he left a message already 3 hours ago. I went there in person to show him I received no such message. When we looked at his service invoice, he had written the wrong number down again. I was furious, I told him I hope I never have to see him again. Blair replied, "I don't want to hear from you again." I told him well if you fixed it right this time you won't. He is a older disrespectful profanity laced man. I will never go to this mechanic again. If you are wise you would take my experience at this mechanics incompetence seriously. My mother could have seriously been stranded or hurt because of this type of incompetence. No apology, or guilt by this business what so ever. I will never go here again. read more

Ken is one awesome guy. Super friendly and hard working and does everything at an affordable price. He changed my oil for my '16 subaru and then worked on my dads '17 subaru that was having problems with the front wiper washer fluid working. Quoted me one price for the wiper motor but when I got there he told me it was just a bad connector and charged me less and was just honest. I love people like that and you just get a good vibe. His prices are very reasonable and he does a quick job and his workers are just as good. I recommend this place to any and all people who are in need of an auto mechanic. read more

I've been living here about 9 years. Luckily when I first moved here this was the first mechanic shop I was referred to. They have been great. I always have a pretty good idea what's wrong by the time I go there. They have never once tried to BS me. They have been fair and honest every single time. For the most part they have also always been on time. There were a few times my car was there a few extra days but it's always been done right the first time. I've never had a need in 9 years to go anywhere else. read more

Love these guys! Ken gives awesome customer service and explains stuff to me (I don't understand it) but he tries! Super friendly and very affordable! I will continue bringing my card here. Thanks! read more

Update: I took my car to the Toyota dealership. They fixed the issue for less than $200. They said it was the belt making the high-pitched squeaking noise, but that Wrench-N-Time had put a used belt in my car, which is why the noise wasn't solved. I am SO glad I didn't give Wrench-N-Time more money to mess up my car further. A huge thanks to the Toyota dealership, I'm going back there for all my repairs from now on. read more

I love this little shop, I have been using them for about 4 or 5 years now. The name is fitting; they are kind of an old fashion neighborhood shop. Super nice people with fair prices. I recently took a newly purchased used ('08) van to them to check out. They could had easily told me anything to bolster sales, but instead, they where honest and I only ended up paying for an oil change. Without hesitation, I recommend Wrench N Time read more

Had an absolutely amazing experience with my 2000 Grand Cherokee. There were issues with the electronics, PCM and security system. They were able to diagnose, find replacement parts and program a new key fob. No dealer nonsense, no wasted time. They are true professionals and as good as they come for mechanics and very honest people. HIGHLY recommended. read more

Blair the owner has been a buddy of mine since hes worked in the caterpillar tractor parts biz which I'm in so my view may be a little prejudiced, but he and Ken and the crew have been nothing short of phenomenally fair in all my transactions- theyve done some major repairs for my daughter- and some smaller stuff for me- expect the best folks- honest as heck-!! read more

I got a estimate to repair the carburetor but once they started to work on it they discovered they could rebuild it instead of replace it saving me over $100! Car has run perfect ever since read more

I've taken my jeep here a few times. They are honest and stand by their work. Only once there was an issue after I left their garage, I took it back the next day and they fixed it for free even though it was not something to do with the repairs they provided. read more

The guys at Wrench N Time are friendly, honest, and do a good job. I've taken a couple cars there for pre-purchase inspections and they really do go over everything. Since buying a car they went over I've taken it there for work, and I've always been satisfied. They are really good at accommodating schedule, plus they are open later, and on Saturdays. This is the only mechanic I go to. read more

Great service and at a fair price. Ken was great and took the time to explain things to me. I'm VERY picky about who works on our cars. I will be back for future work. read more

I own a few different vehicles and have been to many auto shops with many different experiences some OK and some just bad, i found Wrench-N-time a few years ago and have never been anywhere else , The owner and his team is very knowledgeable and experienced & they provide wonderful customer service! read more

Honest, fast and friendly service. My husband and I each took our cars in for repair. The staff was very knowledgeable and communicated clearly what needed to be done. I show up unannounced (normally i would call so I did not expect immediate service) for a minor issue after the initial repair. I noticed they were busy and expected to have to leave my car again. They quickly checked it out, fixed the issue and sent me on my way in less than 30 minutes...A Wrench in Time took good care of me and my car. Highly recommended! read more

These guys are the best! I have been bringing my cars to them for many years and always feel safe with their repairs. Prices and guarantees are always excellent. I now have my daughter and grandchildren bringing their cars here for all of their repair/maintenance needs.Thank you Wrench-N-Time employees!!! read more

I got a horrifically high quote at another shop. Came here and had multiple jobs done for cheaper than I was quoted at the previous place for one job. They did great work, and were super honest and friendly. read more

After waiting 16 days to have my ignition fixed,i called the shop and got their answering machine.They had not contacted me to let me know why it was taking so long.So i left Blair the owner a message saying i was pissed off that they didn't get s hold of me for over 2 weeks after starting the job.And that Their lack of respect and competence was unacceptable,especially after spending thousands of dollars in their shop over the years.I call back again and Blair gets on the phone threatening me that i better not leave a message on my machine like that again,tells me he's not working on my cars anymore after fixing this.I tell him fine and head off to work.Then he stops by my house yelling at my wife about my call.Says i can come pick up my truck pieces and hire someone else.He's FN lucky i wasn't home the little sawed off little bitch! I've also had to bring our vehicles back many times after they say they've fixed our car for the same problem.I suggest taking your car to a reputable mechanic that will treat you with respect and get the work done in a reasonable time. read more

I have been going to Wrench N Time for a few years now. All i can say is that these guys are very helpful, professional, and really care about what they do. They treat you well and are honest and upfront about the repairs. I had a once thought i had a faulty alternator on my 1990 honda accord, due to a power drain that kept happening that would kill my car that i told them about. They looked into it and told me nope, the alternator is still good, it was a lower door light that was not going off due to the door not closing properly! So we fixed that, which was a lot cheaper then a new alternator! They could have said yep, your right its the alternator and we fixed this door thing too that we found. Since i was thinking it was something they could have jumped on it and i would not have known the difference. But they give you the honest side of things and have always been up front with me. I respect these guys a lot and highly recommend them when asked about car repair or service places! read more

I have been to many repair shops and Wrench-N-Time (WNT) is the best. I don't know what the previous reviewer is talking about rating this shop a 2 -- I guess you can't please everybody. In fact, at one point I started using a different shop which made me realize how great WNT is and came back. WNT works on all my vehicles. The guys there tell me when things DON'T need to be repaired and when things do. I'm all about supporting our local business owner and this is one shop worth supporting. read more