I recently brought my pickup to BOR to have my catalytic converters replaced. My check engine light…read morekept popping up for that issue. The staff at BOR were very receptive and responsive to my needs and arranged to replace my converters. Unfortunately, after all their hard work my check engine light came back. It turns out that when BOR discussed my repair options I opted for the cheap route and asked them to buy aftermarket converters. When I came back they found an exhaust leak and fixed that, and the light came back a second time I relented and asked them to get OEM converters. The OEM converters fixed the problem and my pickup is running great again! I have nothing but praise for how BOR worked with me, accommodated all my choices, and bent over backwards to help me get my truck working.

Better Off-Road? More Like Better Off Somewhere Else…read more I brought my 2002 Suburban Z71 to Better Off-Road with a clear, detailed diagnostic summary--11 specific issues, complete with history, symptoms, and codes. I gave them every benefit of the doubt. What I got in return was a $10,000 engine replacement estimate and a lazy guess. After eight full days of silence, they finally looked at the truck and performed a basic compression test. They found low readings on two cylinders and immediately recommended a full engine swap. No leak-down test. No spark plug inspection. No timing verification. Just a vague shrug and a five-figure solution. Here's the kicker: * They performed the wrong test first * Then charged again to do the right one * That's double billing for diagnostic failure A leak-down test is the industry standard when compression is low--it tells you why it's low. They didn't perform one until I hounded them. That's not oversight. That's negligence. When I finally arranged a tow to get it out of there on October 22, they refused to release the vehicle until I paid. Fair enough--but their phones were "offline for two days," yet their voicemail worked. Convenient. Then they charged me a 3% fee for using a Visa card. That's not standard. That's gouging. The technician who texted me couldn't write a coherent sentence. His diagnosis read like a fifth-grade book report. I wouldn't trust this shop to change a bicycle tire, let alone diagnose a complex engine issue. Bottom line: * They ignored a detailed diagnostic roadmap * They charged for incomplete diagnostics * They double-billed for doing it right * They stalled communication for eight days * They misrepresented fees * They showed zero professionalism I paid the bill because I honor my commitments. But they didn't honor theirs. I'll never go back--and I hope no one else does either. --David W. Klieman

These guys are so great Im leaving a review 5 mins after picking up my car, before I start…read moreprocrastinating. I've been here twice now and everyone's been helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. The pricing is very competitive. They even helped me get to and from work so I could drop my car off first thing in the morning. You and your car will be well taken care of here. I'll definitely be back.

Our car quit working while we were driving through Mt. Vernon. We were referred to Zip Tune from…read morethe helpful guys at Napa-Ray's Auto Parts. Zip Tune squeezed us in and we were able to have our car diagnosed and fixed by the next morning. Their rates were reasonable and their work was good. Would highly recommend checking them out if you need a mechanic in the area.

Our old Ford Ranger suddenly lost its AC. Premier had good ratings and is open 7 days a week! The…read moreowner saw the car on Saturday, demonstrated the cause to me in a few minutes, ordered the part and installed it today, Sunday! That is hard to beat. He seems very honest and explains everything. I asked him about any other issues with our 26 year old truck. He pointed out some problems that should be addressed but none were immediate necessities. I plan to go back and have the work done there. Highly recommend.

i had my vehicle towed to this shop since this was listed as a preferred shop by my insurance. the…read moreshop has had a recent incident and at least one of the shop bays is closed but there is signage posted that they are still open regular hours and accepting business. I was contacted on Monday that they would be able to begin working on my vehicle between Wednesday and Thursday. as of today, Thursday, I was contacted by a different person from this business claiming that they had attempted to call me yesterday, but from a personal phone and left no voicemail, stating that the shop is closed and will not be available for work for up to two more weeks. the people aren't even communicating with each other and are wasting peoples time and money. they need to fully post that they are closed to business and tell tow companies and insurance not to bring vehicles in until they are functional again. this is outrageous and a complete waste of the last five days where I possibly could have had it already looked at and addressed at an actual shop that is operating normally and honestly. highly dissatisfied and disappointing.

I am writing this on behalf of my mother in law. She has been a long time customer here and never…read morequestioned the service. She recently brought her car in for an oil change and they brought up a few other items that she should take care of, one of them being her brakes. The CSR gave her a form that listed she needed pads, rotors, and calipers to the tune of +/- $1,800. Thankfully my son was with his grandma and the suggestion of calipers struck him as odd. I am a mechanic so they had me take a look at the information provided. The Burlington Automotives mechanic that did the inspection on her car did call out her brake pads(and a few other small service items), but did not call out rotors or calipers. I did a brake job on her car and, indeed, it only needed pads with the rotors being perfectly smooth and within spec. The calipers were also in great shape with the dust seals still attached, no cracks or anything like that. We went to talk with Louis, the Store Manager, and he first said that pads and rotors are often changed together and thought it was weird the mechanic didn't call out the rotors. I stated it was because the rotors are fine. I asked about calipers and he went into a story about them potentially seizing if there is wear, again, not called out by the mechanic and the dust seals are in great shape. He then said that the CSR was "new" which is a cop out. If the person is "new", they should have oversight and that still doesn't explain how the mechanic got it right and the CSR got it wrong. When I asked what thier policy is for the hand off of information, he said the CSR should take exactly what the mechanic says BUT rotors and pads go together because It can cause uneven wear, we also dont turn rotors, we just go new. It is a real shame because this sort of things gives all mechanics a bad name. To be clear, the actual mechanic's report was on point and I think he was a fine mechanic. The CSR and Store Manager, though, should be ashamed of themselves At the end of the day, they tried to screw an old lady out of a bunch of money. Louis barely apologized, trying to make every excuse he could to get out of admitting they wronged her. They didn't have her best interest in mind.... do they have yours?

Superb service, excellent customer service ! We are…read morefrequent flyers at Burlington Automotive and trust their entire staff !

We had a great experience with Affordable Automotive. They were communicative, fast, and in fact…read moreaffordable. They did great work and were very honest about what needed done now, what could wait, and what to keep our eyes on. Very excited to have a local and trustworthy mechanic.

I was misled by this outfit. They tried to sell me an expensive repair that turned out not to be…read morenecessary. Go somewhere else!

My BMW needed new rear brakes and I brought it to Jeff for replacement. I picked it up this morning…read moreand was pleasantly surprised that the bill was half of what I was expecting! After inspection, there were fewer parts needed! Excellent!

After realizing we had a screw in our rental car's tire on Mt. Erie, we ended up coming straight…read morehere as this was the closest auto body shop. We just asked if we could switch the tire ourselves in their lot in case of any issues, but Jeff and Taylor so graciously offered to switch out the flat themselves (for free) to eliminate any further risks and incidents that could come from us switching out the tire ourselves. We are truly impressed and grateful for their quick and friendly service and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for any auto needs! Their two cute pups roaming around the property during the tire change were also a big plus!

Tony and his team delivered an exceptional experience from start to finish. My wife and I had our…read moreson take our 2012 Chevy Tahoe in for a diagnostic, and we were incredibly impressed with the level of care and professionalism they showed. They took the time to thoroughly explain the issues to our son, providing clear, detailed insights and a very fair estimate for the work needed. What stood out most was their honesty and integrity--there was absolutely no pressure to move forward with repairs. Instead, they focused on educating him and offering the best professional recommendations. Going above and beyond, Tony and his team even covered the cost of the diagnostic to support our son. When we called to insist on paying, Tony kindly declined, emphasizing that our son's safety and the reliability of the vehicle mattered more than anything else. In a world where that kind of compassion can be rare, this experience truly meant a lot to our family. Not only did they help us understand our vehicle better, but they also taught our son a valuable life lesson about integrity and kindness. We wholeheartedly recommend Tony and his team for any vehicle needs. If you're in Sedro-Woolley, Skagit Valley, or the surrounding areas, this is a local business you can trust--they genuinely care about their customers.

My sister who just lost her husband went to them to look at her 1995 buick road master that was…read moresputtering. They wanted to do alot more than was necessary to fix it. Wanted to do everything including putting on a new head gasket. She asked for just the tune up, filters, new spark plugs, plug wires, coil. They quoted her $2000. I think they didnt want to deal with her anymore and he got pissed cause he printed out a parts list and she didnt book the repair. My sister is 73. No excuse for this. Mechanical shops that prey on old people and women.

We used these guys to work on my MIL's 1996 Jeep and they were great!…read moreWe worked the whole time with Vicky who helped coordinate having the Jeep towed in and kept us informed throughout the diagnostic process and throughout the work! She is great! There were several issues and Vicky helped us prioritize what we mission critical, and what things could wait a bit longer and for how long. They got the work done sooner than they said they would and the pricing was very competitive! Would 100% use them again!

Requested quote for repair on a family vehicle. Got a quick and easy quote from the company…read more Professional and timely quotes