I am extremely pleased with the professional work from Iron Mike Automotive in 2025. They expertly handled a full refresh of my 2011 BMW E92 M3's rear suspension, installed new coilovers, replaced critical fluids, and repaired a cracked inner exhaust muffler. All work was completed quickly and efficiently. What really stands out is their honesty and proactive approach. They originally diagnosed the loose rear suspension issue, leading to the full repair. They always took time to answer all my questions clearly. The pricing is fair and offers great value. Because of this top tier experience, I will absolutely return to them for all my future maintenance in 2026. Highly recommended! read more

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they owner thinks he's too good for your vehicle and looks down his nose at you. He's not polite nor is his hired help

Love my local Mechanics! They have performed several services on my vehicles over the last 15 + years! Honest, dependable and they stand behind the work they do. read more

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I brought my vehicle to Iron Mikes last year on an insurance claim from a hit a run. I look up the best rated automotive companies in the city of Kent, and Iron Mikes had an excellent rating. of course I'm going to take it to a reputable company since all I needed to pay was my deductible so I chose them. It took a little longer then they told me it would take due to my insurance company didn't want to pay for a new part to fix my car, so be it...... 2 weeks later my car was ready to be picked up. As I was driving my car home it felt as the cars was not driving straight so I called the shop and spoke with Wes. Wes told me the car was fixed correctly and that perhaps it's the road or other reasons why it would be drifting from right to left. The next day I had my brother take it for a drive then he said it drifts a little but overall he thought it was fine. 6 months down the road, my front driver side tired wore down on the inside prematurely, these tires only had 8 to 9 thousand miles on them. I took it to Firestone to get my front tires replaced which at that point they informed me to alignment was off and that's why the tires wore unevenly. Needless to say I was upset because I shouldn't have had to replace my tires so soon if my car was fixed properly when I brought it in to Mikes. I want to remind everyone that this was a claim on my insurance so there is no reason why they shouldn't wave fixed it right. I belIeve they misdiagnosed the damage to my car then didn't want to take responsibility for their work. I feel I should share my experience with others since I came there because others shared their experience. I will take Mike to small claims and let a judge figure out the right way to handle this situation. I due wish Mike the best because it's difficult to run a small business but I don't think I should suffer for their mistake. read more

I was calling their phone several times for 2 hours and nobody would answer. There was one instance where it sounded like they lifted the phone but then hung up. No services were rendered. I was trying to inquire about a replacement for a rear wheel hub bearing for a subaru forester. read more

Iron Mike's Automotive is exceptional for two reason. Their mechanics are skilled experienced professionals and they will allow the customer to source and use parts from an internet supplier for major projects with the understanding that they do not warranty to parts themselves. So I had my beloved 25 year old BMW 3 series that my project list was just getting too long. The complete steering system (rack, pump, hoses) needed replacement as well as an overhaul of the driveshaft and shift mechanism. It would need an alignment too. Gary went to work and did an excellent job with all the repairs with my internet sourced OEM quality parts. The end result was a pretty incredible transformation that brought this car back to it like new drivability and performance. Gary also identified and resolved an engine drivability problem that has made this car a joy to drive again. Thank you IM's staff for bringing "Herb" off life support and back to his former glory. You have a new loyal customer in me. read more

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I had previously sent my car into a different shop to get a gnarly misfire fixed, they charged me an arm and a leg and when I got it back somehow it was missing more often than when I brought it in. I took the car over to Mike's and they fixed the problem in half the time and at a third of the cost. Mike explained what was causing the issue and what the previous shop did that made it worse. He even offered to get on the phone with the other shop if they refused to reimburse me for the cost of fixing their mistake. The next time I have car problems I'll be calling Iron Mike! read more

We've taken our cars here for years. Great service. Won't try to get you to pay for things you don't need.

Great, great experience. Have been having a heck of a time getting something in my car diagnosed and Iron Mikes not only figured it out but did it in record time and with so much consideration for me! Just the nicest, most professional place--they called me twice to kind of figure out what had been happening and then with a fix plus a plan for worst-case scenario (just a part that might be problematic temporarily and offered an alternate solution than another shop had done). Didn't overcharge me or try to sell extra stuff. Can't say enough good things, honestly just the best! Thank you so much! read more

Mike offered top notch service when I really needed it. He let me tow my car to his shop after hours and swapped out my alternator the next day with ease. Definitely come here if you ever need work done on your car Mike is reliable and efficient. read more

I hate going to the mechanic. I don't know anything about cars and always wonder if I've been played. My car gave me problems and I posted an ask on a social media site asking for recommendations. Iron Mike's was recommended. The reviews looked good but I checked for women who might have reviewed.I know not all men get cars and its my own paranoia but that's just me. I explained to Mike what I thought and he gave me a time to come in. I thought it was an alternator issue but also thought it could be a belt. After checking my car he asked if I had work done previously incase the mechanic had not done everything correct they could go back and fix it to save me some money. After reviewing what was done he determined there wasn't a connection and continued to diagnose. Once he determined the problem I expressed my frustration with my car and he suggested the fixes as well as some options for buying a used car based on what I was looking for. We talked in depth about the brands I was interested in and the types of problems I might encounter. I left feeling like he actually wanted to help me get my current car ready to sell but options based on his professional expertise that would work for me. This was one of the few times I left a mechanic with such a positive experience. Thank you Mike for being reputable and just a good guy to do business with. read more

This shop and mechanics are good dudes. I appreciate the work they did on my pickup. I felt their work was honest, and straight forward. Their advice was spot on for the things that needed to be done, wait on, or watch for future issues. I am about 1k miles since the repairs and things are definitely better and fixed RIGHT! *** I will say to be patient, I was in no hurry for the repair, but if I needed this by a specific date, perhaps it would have been an issue. If not done by a Friday, then you're going to see the work carry through the weekend. With any shop, make sure to agree to a date to be done. Despite any delay... I have found a shop that will get my auto repairs! read more

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Have helped me tremendously with my aging 2014 Subaru Forester. Seriously nice, honest and experienced car guys. Cannot recommend enough.

You are not likely to find more honest and talented mechanics. Mike, the owner, is a gem! We moved from Enumclaw to Bothell and we still use Iron Mikes for most of our auto issues. We save time, money and the job gets done right. We are truly grateful for this team of professionals....Lynn read more

Just went in for some preventive maintenance, coolant flush and brake fluid change. They got me right in at a good price and the price did not change from the original quote. I was very pleased with their work and the staff was very friendly. I found out about hem on a recommendation from my neighbor who had work done on his F150 four-wheel drive. read more

The people here did a great job with my battery replacement and break switch replacement. Would recommend giving them a call with for your automotive service read more

I got my clutch replaced at iron mikes and the level of communication was excellent throughout the whole process. They all did a really great job, and it drives so smoothly now. I will def be bringIng my Subaru back to iron mikes with anything I need done in the future. Very quick service and done with great quality. read more

I have for years struggled to find an honest, thorough mechanic that I would trust with my vehicles. Iron Mike's Automotive is the first and only mechanic I've found that absolutely exceeds my expectations. He is thorough, honest, fair, and reasonably priced. I've never once felt that he was trying to pull anything over on me, hustle me, or encourage me to spend more than I needed to. In fact, more than once, he has waved off me paying for something minor that he didn't feel right about charging me for (one was fixing the crap work of another mechanic with two bolts that should have been installed in the first place.) Mike has always directed me as if my car was his own car, as if my family was his own family, and I can't say enough good things about him. If you're frustrated with the other mechanics around, you owe it to yourself to bring your next issue to Iron Mike's Automotive. You won't be disappointed. read more

Absolutely great service. Anyone with minimal mechanical knowledge (including me) knows speaking with a mechanic is stressful to say the least. Mike and his employees alleviated this. Mike answered any questions that I had, in depth enough to have an understanding of what was happening with my vehicle, but simple enough not to have me lost in the sauce. Prior to me ever even agreeing to pay for labor he did a couple on the spot fixes for free. Prices felt fair, and quality of outcome was unbeatable. A few weeks after the fixes an unrelated issue occurred (through no fault of Mike or his shop), and Mike gave me the run down of what was going on and told me he'd be happy to fix it, but also that it is a simple fix and I could do it myself in an afternoon. Opting to do it myself he gave me a quick overview of what I need, where I could get it, and the basic steps to the fix. IF I looked and found another place to do the same work for a couple hundred cheaper I would go to Iron Mikes anyway just for the peace of mind. Could not recommend more. read more

Iron Mike is my go to for any car maintenance. He is always honest about what work needs doing. He does his research on specific parts to find used ones as a cheaper option as well as give you an accurate quote. They do take a little bit longer to do things but the job is done right and he is reasonably priced compared to other shops! He has done everything from basic maintenance to major fixes on our BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Ford & Hyundai. Be patient with him and the team because they're busy but it's worth it to have the job done right the first time. You won't be disappointed by Mike & his staff, they are great people who do great work! read more

Ok it's my turn. I brought my 1970 Ranchero over to Mike about 1-1/2 years ago with tons of problems. I had swapped motors from a boat anchor 351 Cleveland to a seriously built 351 Windsor/, new C4 Transmission, brakes, carb... you name it, Mike had to fix it. I have to say honestly, he had not dealt with the old hot rod "junk" before and it was for sure a challenge for both of us. The many things I can say about Mike is he stayed with it , did a ton of work on the internet researching and got my car/truck going. Thanks Mike read more

Great shop. I've taken multiple cars here over the last couple years and have always felt they were honest and would explain though charges and repairs if I had questions. We recently had a terrible experience at another shop and I realized very quickly how hard it is to find a good shop that does quality work. These guys will always get my first call from now on. read more

I'm glad I found this place. Great automotive repair at a reasonable price. Iv had booth my cars repaired here and I will always come back. Great service and had everything done in a reasonable time. It's a little out of my way but worth it. read more

So far so good with Mike's. They answer questions and only do the necessary work. Keep going back with multiple vehicles for service.

Worst mechanic I've used in my entire life. Paid $360 to fix a bad seal on my transmission and my car is worse than before. Before I just had a small leak, now I can't even drive it and it needs a new transmission. They do not care about anything but taking your money. I also paid for an oil change that they didn't even do. If I could rate lower I would. Will be sure and tell everyone I know to avoid this business. read more

Really can't say enough Mike goes out of his way to look out for what's in your best interest. Wish I could give ten stars . They've gone above and beyond with every visit price wise and quality of service. From emissions problem on one car to guiding me through some warranty work on a total engine replacement with another thanks again for being on my side !!! read more

Fantastic mechanic. Mike did an excellent job on our vehicle. Told him the problem, took it for spin, and knew right away what it was. He also suggested other items that will need work as well. In a order of need. Best of all, he was not breaking your pockets versus the dealers. Great job read more

Unfortunately this is definitely a business to avoid at all costs. Unless you enjoy being lied to and ripped off. First the owner Michael lied straight to my face repeatedly; until he realized I knew for a fact he was lying. He even started yelling and cussing about me even questioning him. I witnessed it you clown. Then Wes who is a manager or supervisor tried to convince me of the same lie. Once Wes realized he was caught he crumples up his bid he's trying to get me to pay; shuts the garage bay doors so I can't see them working on my truck anymore. I remember elementary school, geez bud. Then I flat out ask the tech who performed the work how long he worked on my vehicle. He responds I don't know. Wes and Michael both claimed he only worked on my truck all day. Pretty easy answer to give if that was the truth. It's 3-4 hours of work for any qualified automotive technician. They play the nice guy routine until you call them on their lies. Most importantly their work is subpar. They claim they know what they are doing, clearly they do not. Multiple simple mistakes, that should have been noticed before claiming to be finished. Zero master technicians in the shop, major red flag. They claim 45 years experience; that's combined experience. Sorry bud thats not how it works. Michael has 12 years experience. Do yourself a favor and take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic. read more

It's hard to find a mechanic who you can trust these days, especially being a female. As an ex-mechanic, I found myself getting the run-around from shops who didn't know I knew my stuff. This led me to put off repairs on my much loved 2006 Subaru Legacy. I could have very well done them myself, but it's been a while since I've turned a wrench and quite frankly it's just easier to have someone else do it when time is limited, especially when it comes to Subarus. This is where Mike comes into the picture. You wouldn't know there is a small automotive shop tucked away on 240th Street by Tahoma HS, but if you're not trying to catch air on that awesome hill you'll find a gem. An honest, hardworking family man who takes immense pride in his work and also stands behind it is a rare thing to find. An added bonus is that he has YEARS of experience working on Subarus as a Master Subaru Tech. After me just describing some car symptoms he was able accurately pinpoint and fix my head gaskets (my year of Subie is notorious for them leaking around 130k) and I haven't had a problem since. He was also able to figure out an extremely annoying squeaking noise during a short test drive. Upon closer inspection, he also found some badly cracked boots on my suspension system that were pretty close to snapping off. Got it fixed at a lower price than I was quoted from other shops (I always like to make sure I'm getting a good deal) and I'm extremely happy with the results. Mike is great to work with and he actually cares about doing everything the right way. A straight shooter, I wouldn't trust anyone else to work on my Subie. read more

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If you're looking for a mechanic who is honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and does excellent work, look no further. I met Mike when I was buying a new used car in Kent & needed a mechanic to take a look. I live in north Seattle, so my regular mechanic was too far away. He told me to look for a small independent local shop and gave me a set of questions to ask. As a woman, I have had a lot of negative experiences with mechanics over the years & was very nervous about finding someone new. But from our first conversation, I was so impressed with the respectful, straightforward way Mike spoke with me. And he clearly knew Subarus inside & out! On his recommendation, I bought the car and have been very happy with it. And when my north Seattle mechanic unexpectedly went out of business shortly afterwards, I started driving down to Kent to have my car serviced & repaired. I have always been very pleased with the quality of the work, the reasonableness of the cost, and the communication with both Mike & Wes. I would recommend Iron Mike's without hesitation or reservation. read more

Disappointed - I scheduled a transmission fluid and filter replacement and was quoted $225. The bill was $300. Quotes on the phone are worthless. To add insult to injury they added vehicle issues on the invoice. Vehicle issue #1 was "water pump is leaking, drive belt is cracked." I know for a fact the water pump is not leaking because I had Iron Mike fix it about a year ago and there has been NO loss of fluid since they fixed it. The drive belt is not cracked on the outside and there are tiny cracks from normal wear on the inside. The belt is probably good for another 10,000 miles. Vehicle issue #2 "Rear Pinion Seal is leaking." I inspected the seal and there was a drop or 2, not a major leak that needs to be repaired. Almost every car has this issue. Vehicle issue #3 "Oil pan is leaking." I checked and there was a drop of oil on the pan bolt. I changed the oil a week earlier and forgot to wipe the bolt. There is no leak. Taking $75 extra from me was bad enough but to put fake news on my invoice is insult to injury. Unfortunately I will be looking for another (more honest) repair shop. read more

Excellent! I love supporting small businesses. There still are places out there that put their customers first. I have found the people here to be genuine, honest, reliable and knowledgeable. I strongly recommend that you visit their location for your automotive needs. read more

I wish yelp had an option for infinite stars; mike is the best mechanic I and any of my friends have ever known. He is incredibly honest, super accommodating, helpful, sincere (this list could go on forever). Ive been having him work on my truck for the last 3 years or so and all the work he has done has been exceptional as well as really reasonable. Ive referred all my friends to him as well, and all have been impressed with his work and if live in the area, still get work done through Mike. Even though I live on Mercer Island, the drive down to Kent to have him work on my truck is totally worth it! Its really hard to find a good, honest mechanic and I feel like I have totally found one! I like him so much I would consider him a friend too, just an added perk-he's a really cool guy. read more

Straight-shooter. Honest, efficient and quick. I highly recommend Iron Mike for all Subaru owners' maintenance and repair. He's my go-to guy from now on. read more

After searching for a shop we can take our cars to we gave Iron Mike a try and couldn't be happier. Always make time to do repairs and are very affordable. I have recommended them to a few people read more

After searching for a trustworthy mechanic in the area, my husband and I were thrilled to find Iron Mike Automotive. He returns our calls promptly, his prices are fair, and he stands by his work. I had a 2002 Oldsmobile that needed various repairs, and he always let me know which repairs needed immediate attention and what could wait. Mike keeps our cars in great shape, offers helpful suggestions, and does high quality work. He also did a thorough used auto inspection when we found a car on Craigslist that we wanted to buy. We trust him immensely. read more