After getting a ridiculous quote from the dealership, I asked around for a mechanic that was trustworthy. 3 out of 3 recommended Cronk. They were professional and shared multiple alternatives based upon how much I wanted to spend and how long I would be keeping the vehicle. They gave a fair quote, that did not change a $. Quick and for the car back in the exact time committed. Will use them exclusively going forward. read more

Ryan is very honest and forthright and wants to the best by his clients. Efficient and friendly service.

We have been going to Cronks for more than 3 decades. Always great service, fair prices, to the point. If a repair ir maintenance is unnecessary they always tell you. We have always been happy with our experiences there. read more

These guys are GREAT! Don't over sell, straight shooters. Do the job right at a fair price. I love my new Mechanics!

This shop does great work. I have been taking my cars there for the past 20+ years and I have never had a problem. They are honest and forthright and aren't going to scam you. I'm a female and other places try to tell you, you need more work than you actually do. I took my car there because it had a strange noise. They tightened something up and didn't even charge me. That's pretty stand up in my book. They are usually pretty booked up but when you take it there, they get the job done when they say they will. Their service is awesome. read more

A level of professionalism and honesty not often found in the auto mechanics field. We had a quote from a local dealership for a minor repair at nearly 900 done dollars. Cronks came in at 300 and worked us in without being scheduled. I'd recommend this company to anyone needing car repairs. read more

What can I say about a company the goes the extra mile, communicates with me every step of the way and comes in under the initial quoted price? In a word, great; and Ryan is the guy that made it happen. I will be back and will recommend this shop to anyone. read more

I can't recommend cronk's more! Last time I brought my car here there was nothing wrong with it and they didn't even charge me anything to get it checked out lol. This time there was actually something wrong with my car and I called and he was able to get my car looked at and completely fixed in the next few days even though I didn't have an appointment. I needed my car to go out of town this weekend so he really saved my life and I appreciate them so much! read more

Once again cronks automotive fixed another shops mistakes, my Q45 now runs like new. Thank you cronks!

I have no idea if this place is good or not, they won't even pick up the phone. Would love to give them my business but they won't answer. I've tried once an hour every hour since 10am today. I don't have time to sit around and call somebody over and over all day. Get an answering machine, it's not difficult. I'm sure they're great, they were highly recommended by a few people, one of which being a master mechanic. But this is pretty frustrating. read more

Called Cronk today because we were out test driving a car. Even though they were busy, they squeezed us in right away and gave us great advice about the car. I highly recommend Cronk and will definitely bring my car back to them. read more

clickety clack, clickety clack, clickety clack, klik, klick, clickety clack........... Ok, I didn't call Click and Clack for my truck woes, but I did go to Cronk! Yeah, they say if you can find a good mechanic, consider yourself blessed. Well, Cronk came through for me again. I'm sure my driving skills were the culprit (for wearing out my right front hub), but Bob hooked me up. As with my last visit, he was nice, decently-priced, and fast once he got the part. read more

I was driving into town for a baseball game when my dash started flashing different warnings. I didn't think I would make it to the field. I pulled over and found Cronk Automotive literally across the street from where I was parked. I went over and told my situation and within 30 minutes they had it diagnosed and fixed. They were incredibly helpful and honest. Shea the mechanic was the best. I would recommend them to anyone! They were a lifesaver for me! read more

excellent service, fast, affordable, highly recommend.

When my mini went into 'limp home' mode I chose Cronk Automotive because of the great reviews. I was not at all disappointed. They were able to get to my car right away and after they realized they couldn't fix what was wrong they didn't charge me anything. To add icing on the cake, when I drove away, I realized they had topped off my fluids including my power steering. It was a great experience during a stressful time and I would recommend them to everyone. read more

My AC was not working and Ryan at Cronk worked me into the schedule and had it fixed in less than 24 hours! Awesome service and very fair pricing! I highly recommend this company. read more

They took very good care of my Audi and I am very pleased with their service and timeliness. Great value!

The serpentine belt on my van derailed while on a trip to Rainier last Monday. After installing a new belt in Packwood I nursed the van back to Richland. Tuesday morning I called a few shops in Richland to get an estimate on a tensioner arm and Bob at Cronk gave me a reasonable quote and was able to schedule me in that afternoon. So I left my van in the capable hands of Shae who said the van would be done in a few hours. Before leaving I noticed the tires on my bicycle were low and Shae was more that helpful in setting me up with some air. Having car problems while on a roadtrip is stressful to say the least. However, I instantly felt confident with the guys at Cronk and decided to have them change the oil too. Overall, very satisfied with the job and highly recommend Cronk Automotive. read more

Trustworthy, honest, knows just what they're doing. When honesty is so hard to find almost anywhere these days, this is something that can't be valued enough. They don't put on a show, don't try to push you into anything you don't need, they're brilliant at what they do and they'll do it with integrity. Bring your business here - never go anywhere else. :) Will be sorely missed when/if we ever move. read more

Wow. What a great shop My wife's car ( a 2007 Chevy equinox) smelt of gas. Of course I had a look. Somewhere above the fuel tank. I asked around. Two folks recommended Cronk Automotive. Called them up. Of course they were busy. When they heard read more

These folks have been really good to us! No one really wants to spend money on their car, so in my mind it'll always be kind of expensive, but their prices were in line with what other places quoted. They're communicative, honest, and upfront. I can't really ask for anything more than that. read more

I have called twice between 8am-5pm on a weekday and both times nobody answered. No option to leave a message either. Maybe they went out of business. Or they are so busy that they cannot take on more customers. read more

Bob is excellent at what he does. He is fast, inexpensive, and thorough. He is prompt to call back. And he's even willing to do a free inspection for you if you are a customer of his and you want to buy a used car--he'll look it over and let you know if he would buy the car if he were in the same position. I've taken at least 3 cars to him and will always go to him first. read more

Good, honest mechanics. I will come to Cronk's for any auto repairs in the future, as they have taken GREAT care of me in the past. It's hard to find a mechanic you can trust, but I can see why so many people recommended Cronk's! read more

excellent service at Cronk!! first time taking vehicle there, I sought them out based on so many positive reviews in Yelp and Google. Having had my 93 Blazer serviced there, I am compelled to share my experience. Cronk was professional, straight-forward, and they did not let me down. They addressed two issues which were neglected, and possibly caused by another prominent auto repair shop (also in Richland, on Lee Blvd). They listened to me describing the issues with the inop fuel guage, squeaking power steering pump, and oil leak, then diagnosed the cause of the issues, gave me prompt and reasonable feedback, and performed requested repairs in a very timely fashion. All problems I had them look at were solved, as requested, and I could hardly be happier. I've never had such a positive auto repair experience as I had at Cronk, and will definitely be returning for future auto repair needs. read more

Cronk's always gives you an honest assessment of what your car needs and what it will cost. Extremely honest, through and straight forward. Bob is our go-to mechanic. read more

It seems difficult to trust mechanics, and the ones you do find, are they really that great? I have to say, I tell my friends and neighbors that Cronk's is the place to take their automobile. I have taken both of our vehicles to Cronk's for repair, and both times it was quick and reliable service. Our first time with Cronk's, my truck had a leaking exhaust manifold on one side. I called around town and was given a wide variety of estimates. At Cronk's, they gave me an over the phone explanation of what the worst and best case scenarios may be for replacement. After the explanation, which from previous experience I knew they were not lying to me, they offered a low and high bid. I took my truck to them, and within a few hours my phone rang saying they were done. UNDER the LOW estimate! How rare is that these days? Just recently we took our other vehicle to them for routine maintenance, knowing it would be pricey, but sometimes it really is needed and worth it. I trust their work, and know that they're not looking to lighten my wallet more than what is really needed. Thank you Cronk's for restoring my faith in how an auto shop should be. read more

They are booked pretty solid so we had to wait a few days to have our car serviced. Several issues on an older Toyota Camry were dealt with effectively. Well worth the wait excellent and service good value for money. read more

Absolutely the best service---fair, professional, courteous, affordable, and didn't try to rip me off because I'm a woman. They will get all my future business. read more

Bob was honest and exceeded my expectations. Outstanding, excellent service. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I had a bearing sieze on one of the pulleys for my serpentine belt during my lunch break at work on Friday. I was looking at losing most of the weekend doing the work myself, but on recommendation from my supervisor I took my car in to Cronk's. Two hours later I drove home in a car that had parts falling out of the engine at lunch. And as far as pricing I don't think I could have done the work myself for much cheaper. These guys deserve every 5 star rating they've gotten. If you have a car problem, go here. I have never had an experience with an auto shop as excellent as this. They saved my car, and my weekend. read more

I felt the engine of my 2009 corolla was a bit noisy after we moved from Florida, and then dropped it off in Cronk for check, because everyone said it's the best. After careful examination (they even called me twice to know more about my concern), and it turned out to be my illusion. lol Yet, Cronk charged me nothing for all this examination , "totally free because no repair is needed". It really shocked me. It's a the honest mechanic shop I ever visited. Definitely I will always choose and trust Cronk. read more

Great place! Honest and polite. I appreciate not being ripped off, as a female on my own i am often taken advantage of. I will never use another place. They are very busy so I had to drop off my car and hope for the best. Even though they were packed i only had to wait 24 hrs. Thank you Kronks read more

Cronks was referred by an automotive shop teacher for my run down car. They were very reasonably priced. They did a great job and they back up their work. I'm very pleased with the friendly service. I recommend them to everyone who needs work done. They even have helped me out a couple of times at no charge. A great mechanic is hard to find. These guys are the real deal! read more

They got the job done in a reasonable and timely manner. Theyre honest good people and id recommend them to anyone.

Everytime I have gone to Cronk's Automotive they have treated me fairly and their pricing is not over inflated. As a single female I really apprecaite that they do not try and take advantage of me. I have experienced that many times at OTHER shops. They always do a great job and are very honest! I will never take my car anywhere else. read more

Hands down best experience I've had with an automotive repair shop. Being a young female I've been jerked around a lot by crappy mechanics since I got my first car. It's a shop so they might not always answer the phone but it's because they're giving someones vehicle the concentration and full attention we're all seeking out.. but literally not once have I called and they not answer (in reference to that one guys post of them not answering.. also, they're human... we all have bad days. Give an actual review based on more than just one morning trying to get ahold of them.. it's extremely misleading and unfair.). My car broke down after hours and 20 minutes after buying the thing. I had pinkeys tow (also top notch and very fast dispatched) bring the car to the front of their shop. There's lots of room and not directly off the Main Street so I felt safer leaving it. The next day I called and gave them a description of the problem, they told me a day and time they had available and that they would try to get to it sooner since it was sitting out front. Days before my appointment they called with bad news, I needed a new engine and that someone had clearly just been under the car trying to cover up the problems/they knew it needed a new engine. Cronk didn't even want my money for their time and diagnostics! AND they told me it was fine to leave the undriveable car there a few weeks while I figured out what to do with it. THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST, HONEST, CARING, GENUINE GROUP THAT YOU ARE CRONKS AUTO!!!! read more

Excellent mechanics that my husband and I trust 100%. We've been taking our cars to them since we've been back in the Tri-Cities (9 years now). Our oldest car has 250K miles on it and is still going strong thanks to Cronks! Only request would be that they'd get a phone w/call waiting. Because of their dependability you sometimes have to call multiple times to get through and non-emergency car needs have to be scheduled out a bit. read more

My wife's 2000 Ford Taurus's heater just quit putting out heat in early October (2009). There can be a number of reasons for this, and some of the repair options are not cheap. A new heater core change out can be $500 to $700, but they started with simply flushing the heater core and now the heater will drive you out of the car! It works like it should on a very cold day, especially when there is freezing ofg like the Tri Cities gets very often in the winter. They were well below what the local Ford dealer in Pasco wanted for the same task and they completed the work in a timely fashion. They can have all my automotive repair business from now on. Recommend! read more

Cronks is the best mechanic shop around - they're becoming pretty well known now so the wait to get your car in is pretty long but once they get it in they're fast! They always call to explain what's going on and check to make sure you're okay with their solution, and they're very reasonably priced. Plus, and this is probably the most important characteristic of an auto mechanic, they've earned my trust! Great guys, great shop, great work! read more