It was so wonderful to deal with such professional and honest individuals…read more Prices are great, and work is completed in a very satisfactory manner. Please, keep in mind this is the SODO location. Much appreciated...

Jeff was extremely helpful. As advertised, he provided a free estimate and offered recommendations,…read moreeven as those recommendations were not to his financial advantage! He also was kind enough to let me leave the car for almost a week while we decided what to do. He and his business operate with integrity. Thanks, Jeff!

After having brought my 1972 FJ40 with a 350 conversion to many highly rated shops to no avail, we…read morefound Pittman Automotive. David called us personally to ascertain if he was a good fit based on our specific situation. He thoughtfully gave a rundown of his hypothesis, a clear plan to narrow the focus and a thorough explanation for each of the various scenarios. He communicated at every turn and was very accessible. Moreover, he was patient with our questions and willing to learn himself. Ultimately, we had a custom camshaft and lifters made and installed in what seems like no time at all, and the results are extraordinary. Others may say they have a great mechanic, but I assure you that David tops them. Not only is he a studied expert in mechanics, but he is kind, humble and a great communicator. As others have said, he went above and beyond our immediate issue to set us up with the various PNW specialists for each aspect of our classic vehicle in need of future repair. I cannot understate the great experience we had. Hopefully we don't need to see David too soon, but if we did I would be happy to bring him my business, and hope that you do too.

I first hired Pittman Automotive to do the starter on my E36 BMW 318ti - for those of you who know…read morethe car, doing the starter is a huge PITA, which David took care of quickly, inexpensively, and correctly. More recently, I ran into problems restoring a beloved classic pickup truck that's been in my family since I was a kid. David and Jim determined that somebody had previously sold me the wrong clutch, and Jim even went so far as to pick up the correct parts from the local dealer on his way to work the next morning. The day after that, I had the truck back on the road, and drove it to Leavenworth and back during the 2019 "snowpocalypse" with no problems at all. Although I'm the type of person who mostly works on their own cars, Pittman has become my go-to for any job I can't (or don't have time) to do myself. It's been a positive learning experience for me every time.

Nate was amazing with my Saab 93 03. My car came in with a TON of hidden issues that revealed…read morethemselves within the 3 weeks he was working on it. Nate was always very easy to contact and is one of the few mechanics that actually takes the time to explain what he is doing to your car if you, like me, aren't a car person and don't know exact terminology. Will definitely be coming back if there is any other issues with my car :)

For years I've taken my German cars to the dealer for every service. Now that I know about Troll…read moremotors, that is changing. The rates seem fair (considerably cheaper than the dealership), the communication was very clear, and the mechanics are knowledgeable and friendly. What more could you ask for in a mechanic? They even entertained my 3 year old daughter's 20-questions at drop off (she is really into cars, and they were great with kids).

I went in for a standard oil change in November. I was attended to quickly and in and out in less…read morethan an hour. The shop was very dirty/cluttered and smelled strongly of oil/exhaust. I waited outside on the curb because waiting inside would have given me a migraine. This service was not even a cheaper than average. I still paid what I would pay at the reputable dealership, but the technician did not tighten the oil filter and left the dipstick open, causing my car leaked oil for the past few months. The smell was noxious and it should never have happened. I only found this out after bringing it to another servicer because of the terrible smell. I would not recommend for quality or affordable work. Speed seems to be the only priority here and not worth the trade offs to quality.

This is a real mechanic shop. Dude is polite. Works fast and I will keep going back. I don't need…read morekids from jiffy lube trying to sell me air filters

Whoever awarded fewer than five stars was wrong, and I don't care than Rathburn Auto isn't there…read moreanymore. Jason is the best mechanic on god's green earrh, and I wish he was still here. I followed him to Ravenna, and I hear he's up in Northgate now. I'm too ashamed to ask him to work on my hybrid. Having put him through fixing my VW bug was torture enough. Jason, wherever you are, you should know that you come up in every conversation about great car mechanics. The last time I heard someone mention you, it was my new neighbor in Magnolia, talking about how much she missed Jason. "You don't mean Rathburn, do you?" "I sure do, you know about him?" Heck yes I do. Rathburn auto came very highly recommended by word of mouth at least ten years ago, and my life just ain't the same without this shop. Where can I get my car serviced that ALSO has old, broken down pinball machines? Nowhere, that's where. Jason, if you're reading this, we all love you. We need you. I'm not saying you have to come back. I'm just saying I'll pay your rent if you do.

Great work. Fair Price. Reliable. Honest. I've been taking my vehicles to him for 10 years.read more

I usually don't write negative reviews, but I have to this time. My experience with Jafars Mobile…read moreMechanics was the worst car-related service I've ever had - what should have been a simple engine oil change turned into a nightmare. I strongly urge you to avoid them. Here's what happened: 1. Late Arrival: They arrived over an hour late for my 2-3pm appointment, showing up after 4pm. I was understanding, but this was the first red flag. 2. Unrealistic Time Estimates: They told me the job would take 10-15 minutes, but it ended up taking over an hour. I don't mind a longer job, but misleading time estimates are unprofessional. 3. Unprofessional Communication: They left their Bluetooth car scanner in my vehicle and called me multiple times around 11 PM to retrieve it. I initially missed the calls (my phone was on Do Not Disturb), and when I saw their messages, they had a disrespectful tone--blaming me for their mistake because I had supposedly "rushed" them. (For the record, I only asked twice how much time was left, after they exceeded their own estimate.) 4. The Worst Part - Dangerous Negligence: Two days after the service, while driving on the freeway to Snoqualmie, my car began emitting smoke and a terrible smell. Upon checking, I discovered they had forgotten to put the engine oil cap back on. Oil had spilled everywhere, and my car became undrivable. Roadside assistance had to tow it to a service center, where I was informed that overheating had damaged a sensor. 5. Dishonest and Unreliable: I contacted them to explain what happened and requested reimbursement for the costs incurred due to their negligence ($1,036 total: $150 service refund, $194 for roadside assistance, and $692 for repairs). They initially agreed to pay by 3/1, then postponed to 3/6, claiming they needed to investigate a negative review (which wasn't mine--I even provided proof). Now, they've ghosted me since 3/5, despite reading my messages on Yelp. Bottom Line: Their negligence could have resulted in a serious accident, and their refusal to take responsibility speaks volumes. I wouldn't trust them with any vehicle. Save yourself the headache and avoid Jafars Mobile Mechanics.

Jafar and his partner were amazing! They handled everything professionally and kept me appraised of…read morehow the alternator swap was going. He had to do a couple of modifications to the new alternators mounting brackets and plastic coupling attachment for a wiring plug. He was great at the modifications and assured me they would not affect the performance of the new alternator. He put everything back perfectly that he had unplugged or unbolted, the only thing that went wrong was the little handle for my oil dipstick broke off while he was trying to get around in the right engine bay of my Acura, he told me what had happened, took responsibility for it and is getting me a replacement dipstick free of charge. I will definitely be using his services in the future. His prices are beyond reasonable and charged way less than any dealership or roadside service shop would. Great value for my hard earned money. I recommend him hands down.

I cannot emphasize this enough: do not take your car to this shop. Please do not be fooled by the…read moreYelp/Google reviews or the polished website like I was. I'm guessing the shop was recently sold or they pay people to publish reviews for them, because I had an absolute trainwreck of an experience with this place. I'm not being hyperbolic when I say this is one of the worst experiences I've ever had with a business. - They do not work with insurance, even if they claim to. - Took five weeks when they quoted me one. - Didn't call me ONCE in five weeks to update me about anything. - Stonewalled the insurance and didn't call them back. My car was vandalized the first week of May when someone drilled a hole into my gas tank, so I called around to five local shops for estimates. Scott Sherman was the cheapest, by about $200. So after I confirmed with Michael that they worked with insurance directly, and specifically State Farm, I arranged for a tow. I gave them the number for the insurance claims department and they quoted me one week to turn the car around. I let them know I needed to have it back before the end of May. I call in after a week and ask if the car is ready. They said they couldn't get ahold of my insurance after trying repeatedly so they'd call again. Naturally, didn't call to let me know. A few days go by and the insurance still hasn't heard from them, so I gave State Farm the shop's number to call directly. My insurance agent tells me that the shop won't call them back and only seems to pick up when they call from a different number. When I called, Michael said "oh you want to talk to the other guy but he's in the bathroom right now." Strange - he seems to have been in the bathroom every time I call. Two more weeks go by, and dozens of calls later, Scott Sherman hasn't even started working on the car nor have they filed any estimates with State Farm. At two points, the claims department called the shop to walk them through the B2B submission process. My agent confirmed that they didn't submit anything, despite telling the claims team they did. It's the end of May and Scott Sherman won't return my calls, work with the insurance, and still hasn't replaced my gas tank. At this stage, I'm worried they don't even have my car, so I stop by after work to ensure my car is really there. I go in to light a fire under them and they tell me their computer hasn't been working but they can get me the quote the insurance has been asking for. Interesting that they knew exactly what I would ask about before I even had the chance. Thankfully, my car is still there, but excuse after excuse and they say the car will be done by end of the week. We're well into June at this point, and I'm starting to look up legal options to prepare myself. My agent calls me and says they can either tow the car to another location (at my expense) or just pay up front and hope that insurance will pay based on the shop's estimate. They finally finished the car the second week in June and the insurance fully reimbursed me, not even three days after getting my car back. I understand being a mechanic near a big city must mean you deal with some difficult people but that's no excuse for the way these guys conducted themselves. Do NOT be tricked by their website, the reviews, or the prices they quote if you're looking to have your car repaired quickly and especially if you're hoping to involve insurance. TERRIBLE.

I am lucky enough to live in walking distance to this great shop. I have been coming here for the…read morewhole four years that I've lived in Greenwood. The service is unbeatable. The humor from the staff is top notch ;) they do an amazing job and the prices are fair. They are great in communicating how the car is doing if you leave it there for the day. They never try to upsell you or tell you something is wrong with the car if it isn't. Plus the signs in their lobby are hysterical but seriously. Great spot. Highest of recommendations.

This place still is the go to reliable and honest pricing…read more My Toyota was smoking out of the hood and the heat stopped working. Kellan got me back on the road in a few days. Highly recommended!

Responsive and reliable auto shop…read more My car broke down about two blocks from this place due to my alternator going out. I was having to leave the next day on a 5 day trip and this shop was nice enough to go to my car, get it over to the shop, and get me an alternator that next morning and put it in by mid day for me to be able to get on the road Really appreciate their help while I was in a pickle and proving great service and work