I've relied on John for 15 years. He is the mechanic you trust absolutely to make the right repair. Always the bill is a pleasant surprise, and when he fixes something it stays fixed. John only works on oil cooled 911, but you might get him to work on a '40s cadillac, or a Pace Arrow. Definitely won't touch a 996 or later. I think his speciality is the early 930. Between his ability to debug issues instantly, willingness to fix parts, and his store of old parts, In all cases John makes 911 ownership economical. read more

John Walker's Workshop - John walkers 930 out front of his workshop on a rainy greenwood morning. - Auto Repair Near Me - Marysville, Washington

Seattle tub guy here, Johns shop is amazing. I wish I was able to drop in once a week to view the amazing craftsmanship performed by John. His talent and quality way of doing business is truly amazing. This guy hopefully never retires but if he does he should teach his ways to the youth of today not only his mech. skills but how he treats a customer cause I've felt like a very important customer for around 20 years and it was like that the first time I stopped in with my first 911. read more

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I no longer have my air cooled Porsche, but when I did, no one touched it except John Walker. Its no exaggeration to say that he is one of the best Porsche mechanics in the country. Johns a straight shooter, and he does what he says he's going to do. He has saved me money by talking me out of unnecessary work that I had requested. I trust his opinion completely. Enough said. He's the best. read more

When's the last time you went to a mechanic and they didn't charge you for anything? When was the first time? Has there ever been one? My first and last were the same time and it was my recent visit to have my '76 911 serviced by John Walker. I took my car in because I wanted a small oil leak assessed. After a few hours with the car, he called and gave me a rundown of what he found. Despite a couple "wet spots" on the engine and an obvious but minor leak, he recommended against doing any work on it. He suggested I leave well enough alone 'cause tinkering could very well lead to making the problem worse (and costly). Besides, what old 911 doesn't have an oil leak? While the car was there, I also had him adjust a high idle. He knew exactly how to fix it and was even able to quote the wrench size (13 mm) to do it, should I want to tweak it myself. The thing now runs better than I thought possible. The charge for all this work? Absolutely nothing. I almost felt guilty leaving without giving him a cent. They really don't make mechanics like John any more. read more

I echo the above sentiments. He is good guy. A straight shooter, flawless wrench and beyond reasonable in pricing. Wish all shops were like John's. read more

John rebuilt my 911's transaxle last year. He did a great job and helped me get back on the road as quickly as possible. I can't recommend him enough for air-cooled 911s. I'd suggest calling ahead and making an appointment before you stop by. He's a one man show, so if he's out to lunch or gone for the day, there won't be anyone there to help you. read more

Why anyone that owns a Porsche would ever let anyone other than John Walker work on their car is beyond me. I regret to say that over the past 20 years I've tried a couple of other Porsche mechanics and both times I was extremely disappointed. John is honest, fair and has always gone the extra mile to make sure the job was done right. He also has helped me locate hard to find parts and has even called me at home to tell me that he located something that I was looking for........who does that? John cares about his customers and it has always been obvious to me that he is very proud of his well deserved reputation. His new shop in Marysville is amazing. read more

John continues to amaze me with his vast knowledge of air cooled Porsche's. I was recently in for a LOF and to check an oil leak , which turned out to be a transmission bearing seal which he fixed and I found out that the tranny had the wrong oil in it from another garage which made the car hard to shift , needless to say I left poorer but the car no longer leaks gear oil and now shifts great , thanks John! read more

Ever hear the saying Cheap, Fast, and Good, pick two? Well at John Walker's Workshop, the customer gets all three. After a horrendous experience with another shop in town, John Walker set my 1971 911T straight, correcting a seriously botched carb setup from the other shop, as well as providing an excellent transmission refurbishment. John clearly knows his craft well. The invoice was EXACTLY what he said it would be, and the work was done on time. He had the car for less than two days, in fact. I've sense put nearly 4000 miles on the car without so much as a hiccup from the carbs. The transmission has worn-in nicely, and shifts smoothly for an old 901 box. I recommend John to anyone with an air-cooled Porsche that wants competent, timely, and honest service. read more

I had a chance to meet and converse with John Walker inside of his vintage Porsche workshop located in Seattle. There are things you can tell from mechanics and there are things you can tell about their character. First of all.. he is downright honest. If you have a question about cars, and not only Porsche, ask him.. he has some great connections. His shop is a combination of a mechanic, a hobby shop and of course his getting down to business. Race Car, Concours, Daily Driver or seeking DYI, he will get you going in the right direction. I was there inquiring ways to backdate my own car with matching year motor should I need to take that direction. Though it may not be something I need to not do now, it is an alternative I need to know about in the future. John was very helpful. (1969 motor/ $2500 2.0L w/ weber carbs - needs restoration) read more

If you own a Porsche then you already know that John is the best mechanic in the country for air cooled Porsches. If you are thinking about getting an older Porsche and are worried about maintenance then this is your savior right here. Sometimes it can be a wait to get an appointment but it is worth it. read more

No-one better. Period. And he plays a Telecaster. Duh. When John retires, all us air cooled guys are F*&^ed. Would give six stars. Thanks for all the years of Excellent care for my SC. read more

I have known Walker for over 16 years. He is honest and you can trust his work and incredible knowledge of air cooled porsches. I generally do most of my own maintenance and take walker the stuff that I can't figure out. He is always willing to help and his prices although not cheap are reasonable. Now I just wish he worked on the water cooled porsches. read more

I wish I could take all my cars to John Walker. In fact, he's one of the reasons I bought my 911. Last time I needed John, just a couple month ago, it was for brakes that were dragging badly after the car has sat outside for so long. 2.5years long, actually, because it wouldn't fit in the garage. I had taken the car to Eurotech to have a small body issue checked out, when I lost all braking going through Bothell. Boiled the brake fluid. Not fun, driving to Kirkland without brakes! I had expected a full caliper and pad replacement, but John was able to un-stick the calipers, replace a couple other parts, and I walked out of there with a bill less than half of what I was expecting. John is a great guy, for sure. read more

The Best Porsche Shop in Town! John Walker has been working on my cars for nearly a decade. One car I tinker with and another I just like to drive. He has always helped me with both for any job no matter how big or small, he's even helped me over the phone when I've gotten myself into a pinch! He's always had my cars ready for me on schedule, with insightful information to help me out. Every transaction was clear and well detailed and explained. I've also used his advice on bulletin boards to play with my hobby car myself, John is a true asset to the Porsche community which we're lucky to have in Seattle. read more

I had John work on my 911 for the first time about a month ago and was really suprised. He did an excellant job and my billfold didn't cry on his bill as he is very reasonable. Best thing is you can tell right away that he is very honest, knows 911's and no B.S. about what needs to be done and just an all around pleasant individual to converse with. My kinda guy, my kinda mechanic and businesman. Thanks John!! read more

John Walker is not only one of the best Porsche mechanics around, he is one of the best mechanics around. Period. I had a problem with my 911 that Fat City Motors couldn't figure out after a couple weeks and plenty of money. John fixed it almost instantly, literally a half an hour of shop time. Since then, my experience is that John does it fast and right. I trust him over anybody. read more

I have known Walker for over 16 years. He is honest and you can trust his work and incredible knowledge of air cooled porsches. I generally do most of my own maintenance and take walker the stuff that I can't figure out. He is always willing to help and his prices although not cheap are reasonable. Now I just wish he worked on the water cooled porsches. read more

I am new to the Porsche world, having recently acquired a 911t in pretty good shape, though the car did need a trans-axel rebuild, heat exchangers, and a few other things to finish it off. After an abysmal exchange with another garage on Capital Hill, I must say that I am extremely impressed with Mr. Walker. He did what he said he'd do, he got the job done very quickly, and for a reasonable price. Not only that, but the guy is a first-class communicator. He didn't have my car long at all, but he kept me very well informed. I really appreciate that. Furthermore, he clearly enjoys his craft, and seems to have an extremely thorough knowledge of air cooled Porsches. Bottom line" He's fair, he's honest, and his experience is unmatched. A class act all the way. read more

In 26 years of owning my air-cooled 911, John is the best mechanic, most honest and thoughtful gentlemen/business owner I've had the privilege of bringing my car to. I have lived all over the country in the last 20 years as an Air Force officer and have simply not found a more knowledgeable, professional enterprise. I drove the car to him from South Dakota one year. :) read more

John was asked to do a PPI on a 911 E last year and gave me the ok to purchase car with some advised service. I told him to go ahead and fix or replace the necessary items as the car was being shipped to Alaska. John did the bare minumum leaving 45 year gas line that leaked and almost cought on fire. The suspension was shot and he performed the bare minimum and didn't send a requested receipt for his work. He failed to correct the MFI injection on the car and it has run horribly since he gave it a clean bill of health. Be careful with this guy. I would look elsewhere and avid him. read more

John Walker...absolutely the best Porsche wrench in the country. Extremely knowledgeable, honest, fair, competent. And just a nice guy. No one, but no one else will ever work on my 911, or drive it, for that matter! If you own an air-cooled Porsche, he is THE one to take it to, whether you need a part, oil change, tune-up, rebuild, upgrades, restoration work, DIY advice or just want to talk cars! read more

Just finished getting a new clutch in my 1984 911 Carrera. I feel like I just hit the trifecta of goodness for automotive repair. John was professional, knowledgeable, and fair. He was great to work with, the car runs like a dream and his pricing was downright honest. Other shops wanted 8 hours of labor and an additional $1500 for the same work. John did it all in 6 hours. I will definitely be bringing my car back when ever it needs more work. I couldn't be happier. Well, if someone gave me a new GT3 RS that would be pretty good too. read more