Did a great job on my Kia Sedona Got it in and had it…read morefinished in a very timely manner!

My nightmare started last Fri night (11/12/21) when I stayed overnight in NE Salem at a friend's…read morehouse and woke up to find my 1992 Acura Integra STOLEN. I was in shock of course, having never had a car stolen before. I got a call from Salem police two days later saying they found the car. It was impounded so we drove up on Monday afternoon and went to rescue it. I couldn't believe how the thieves sought to destroy my well-loved classic car. I couldn't start it and there was TONS of mud inside the car, under the hood, the back area under the hatchback was smashed along w/ a taillight. I knew I was going to pay for someone else's crime, which sickened me. The tow company recommended Valley Specialist so I had the car towed there that afternoon. Very nice staff, the young woman who runs the front office was so kind, love the sweet mascot they have (dog). I was fearing a big mess and big bill. The next morning I got a call from the shop and the first step was replacing the starter. I approved it. About 2 hrs later I found a receipt that I bought a new starter from a local shop for a new starter. I called the local shop and they called Valley Specialists and told them it was under warranty. I got a call from VS about 1 pm stating the car was working and that seemed to be the only problem w/ the car-mechanically speaking. The starter was swapped out for free and the bill was just $132 for the labor! I was thrilled! Without a doubt.....Valley Specialists are top notch and honest! I will definitely use them if I need them and I'm in the area! THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO EASE MY PAIN!

Excellent service and very good competent people working there. They took great care of my car and…read moretreated me really well. Thank you guys so much for taking great care of me. Glad I came here.

Took my Volkswagen GTI here twice and had great service both times would definitely recommendread more

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.

They're called Rocket Automotive now, they changed it about a year ago. Everyone was super nice…read morethough.

Took my truck in for a "diagnosis" and upon arrival they asked us our concerns. And we stated them…read more 4 hours later they finally started checking into the truck. And said oh yeah that's an issue. Not straight to the point, and didn't answer our questions of cost or explanation. Then Later in this conversation, added that there was this issue... we asked about the cost again. They didn't find out the cost or wasn't sure. We waited for their phone call to hear on the prices. And 2-3 hours later, my husband called them and they still didn't look for the price for one part that we asked for. Like what have you been doing all this time?! Diagnose fee wasted. They didn't even write and print up a report for us. Definitely a fishy business. I want my money back.

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.

We have been believers since our first visit! Will never go…read moreanywhere else! They are people of faith, are honest, reputable, knowledgable and affordable considering our budget and priorities. They really know their stuff and we refer everyone possible to the truly professional team at Mac Auto Pros.

The mechanics seem to know what their doing. Been going there for years, but the lady at the front…read moredesk attitude is so rude, no customer skills ability.

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.

Certified and I agree, Problem with door was not their…read morefault, went out of their way to fix it.

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.

Made a 7:00 am appointment for routine annual service online. Received a text confirmation. Arrived…read moreat the appointment time just as they were opening. Was told that they don't make 7:00 am appointments. Guy at the service desk knew nothing about the appointment, fiddled with his computer for awhile, didn't seem too concerned that they apparently screwed up, didn't offer a solution. Will be looking elsewhere for service.