Mick is a great guy! Drove out to my home (Not Close). Quoted me for a small amount of work…read more.. Ended up that my truck's electrical fix was not as easy as we thought. This man, stuck to his guns, fixed my, truck and really surprised me that there are still good honest mechanics out there! He came through massively and I will always be using his company! Thanks Mick

I live on Vashon Island and absolutely love it, but the biggest challenge I face is getting my…read morewheelchair van serviced quickly. If my van isn't running, neither am I. On a whim, I took a chance on Defiance Auto after finding him on Yelp in Ruston -- a young MOBILE MECHANIC. The gods must've been smiling, because he turned out to be polite, efficient, knowledgeable, and even took the time to research my unusual issue. Hands down, he's the best mechanic I've ever worked with. His prices were more than fair, too. This young man makes thirty veteran mechanics look like Goober Pyle from Mayberry. All I can say is, "Goooooolllllleeee!" Give this hardworking guy a try. You will not regret it. He will come to Vashon. his name is Mick Svoboda of Defiance Auto (253) 999-8531 Defianceautoworks.com

I unfortunatelly got into an accident in my Civic, hitting the side of the freeway, which cracked…read morethe firewall on the passenger side. Caliber Collision deemed it a total loss and refused to work on it. I called around to several auto body shops in the Tacoma area, but all of them were either unwilling to take on that level of damage or also classified it as a total loss. My insurance wouldn't cover the repairs, so I was stuck paying out of pocket. I was nearly ready to scrap the car and buy a used one, until I found Matsenko Auto. I spoke with Mike, who was very friendly and provided updates throughout the entire process. After explaining the situation, they took my car in without hesitation. They assessed the damage quickly and assured me it was no problem for them to fix, which gave me the confidence I needed that the car was in good hands. To top it off, they quoted me a price significantly lower than the other shops I contacted. The repairs took about a month due to backordered parts, but now my car looks good as new. They even repainted the scratched areas in-house. This is a very professional shop that gave me a chance when no one else did. Would give more than 5 stars if I could.

Scam alert: Blatant overcharging Buyer beware. My car show a…read morelot of warning lights on board. I took my car to Matsenko Auto Shop for a routine alignment and ended up getting scammed out of $590. They used sweet words to lure me in. They told me everything about they have to do check and work on all sensors to make sure my car working perfectly. That why I agree let them repair my car. But they do notthing in my car just using their computer to clear codes then return car to me within 1 hours. When I looked into standard pricing later, I realized just how badly I had been taken advantage of. Charging over $500 for a basic alignment is completely unacceptable and dishonest. More than a week warning lights issues come back I did call let them know about that they ask me bring my car back to them for check it. When i bring my car to their shop they ask me pay the same prices 500$ more to do that again. And replace all suspension. Bad customer service. No professional with customer. Look elsewhere for a mechanic who actually has integrity.

I have a 84 ford p/u that was running rough. Discovered nobody want to work on any over 20 years…read moreold or they charge alot more to look at and work on it. Called Juline at Easy street auto, 8425 pac hwy E Tacoma. She said bring it in we'll take a look at it. Gave me a 15 minute free look by her mechanic, he figured it out right away a vacuum leak from a cap plug. They didnt even charge me. I went down the road picked up the cap and it runs great. Thanks to the guys at easy street. Mike N.

Highly recommend. Pleasant efficient staff…read more Had coolant leak, needed radiator replaced. Great service, good job, fair price. Office staff arranged for ride bc have only 1 car, was a huge help. Very convenient for federal Way. Treats bag when leaving was a fun little touch. Again, highly recommend.

I am definitely a new customer. They're honest and try their best to help diagnose and correct the…read moreissue.

My family has been coming to this Bucky's for over a decade when automotive mishaps have happened…read moreto our vehicles. They helped us majorly again today when a car battery died in one of our vehicles. Bucky's got us in the next day diagnosing and fixed the problem for free. My wife practically had to force money as a tip on the manager who helped us. I have had a lot of adventures with auto mechanics but this Bucky's has always been dependable and helpful. Fair pricing and honest. Really my best experiences with auto mechanics have been at this location. I can't speak for other Bucky's but this one is our go to when we need anything with our cars. There's also a really neat bowling alley across the street with a great restaurant and miniature golf. Many times in the past I have gone across the street to Tower Lanes to eat breakfast or throw a few games while the guys at Bucky's do their thing. Something to consider if you have a few hours to kill down there.

A satisfactory experience with Emily's Garage! I called to…read morebook an appointment over the phone as I also had some questions on pricing and time. Customer service with the front and with the rest of the staff was professional, quick, and very thorough. An oil change with tire rotation and multi-inspection roughly took about 45mins. I can tell this place is really down to earth with good intentions to help with your car maintenance.

I have been going to Emily's Garage in Tacoma for several years now after being fed up with the…read moreservice (& prices) at the dealership where I purchased my (used) car. This was the best decision I made when I chose to go to Emily's Garage in Tacoma for all my car services! They have consistently provided excellent service and stand behind their products. Their prices are reasonable and Abee (sp?) who runs the Tacoma store really knows cars.

Honest communication. The cost and length of service was fair and reasonable in my opinion. In…read moreone instance labor wasn't charged for an install. The issue was totally resolved; the car runs better BUT: my formerly very very stiff clutch is now smooth like butter! I don't know enough about mechanics to know the how/why, but that clutch is great and the car drives as it was meant to! Thank you so much guys and gals.

If you're looking for a shop you can ACTUALLY trust, look no further! I came in feeling skeptical…read moreafter a bad experience with another local shop, but Toni and Brandon immediately made me feel at home. It's rare to find a quality shop open on weekends these days. While I waited in their comfy lobby, I actually enjoyed chatting with the team. It felt more like catching up with friends than sitting in a mechanic's lobby. They are 100% transparent. Brandon only noted a repair I already knew was coming up and never pressured me to spend more. They truly love what they do and care about their clients. Definitely turning into a regular here! (Side note: Enter the parking lot from Washington St to find them easily!)

Excellent customer service! Knowledgeable and professional…read moremechanics! Outstanding job and shop.

Very honest and up front shop. It was nice not having them try and upsell me on additional services…read moreI didn't need like the quick lube stores do.

Honestly, surprised to see any negative reviews for Bucky's (at least this location)…read more I have brought my car here twice - once for a tune up, and most recently for a pretty serious issue that has me debating whether it's time to junk my car and just get a new one.... (Haven't decided yet ooop!) After a scary drive home with my car shuddering and smoking, I took it into Bucky's the next morning for them to do some peeking around. They called me in a timely manner on the same day with their theory but decided to keep it overnight to do more thorough inspecting. The next day he did a block test on my car and found it was more serious (aka expensive) than we had anticipated. He did solid research on pricing for me to attempt to the get best parts at the most affordable price that he could which I really appreciated! We decided to pick it up and take it home and decide what next steps would be (hefty fix on an older vehicle or buy a new one) and Robert (I thinkkkk that was his name, the guy who helped me the whole time) was totally cool about it and didn't try to upsell us or convince us to sway any each way. My car was there for almost 48 hours with all of the testing and poking around and I was pleasantly surprised that Bucky's didn't charge me a CENT for any of the diagnostic work or for keeping it there almost a full day after they called me with the final discovery. If we decide to take it back there for the fix, I'll definitely update - with the service I've received from Robert and his team so far, I'm guessing it'll remain 5 stars.

They ripped me off!…read more Should have gone to a dealer for service And now it's making noises that wasn't an issue until the touched it!

This is the only mechanic I've ever wanted to pay more money than I owed. Neil is such a stand up…read moreguy and they made my WRX sound better than it ever has. These guys are great and don't mess around. If you want your car to be in safe hands come here.

Had exhaust leak. Dealership told me replacing exhaust system with OEM was not worth the cost and I…read moreshould go to a muffler shop to see if it can be repaired. Topgun said there were too many leaks to repair but I got a quote for custom exhaust. Also shocks and struts were recommended because I had very minimal wear of original shocks/struts and recommended I get them done together for a discount. The new exhaust caused a check engine light and I had to go back to topgun to have that cleared. Welds on the custom exhaust are the worst looking welds I have ever seen and 6 months later I am already having leaks. The sway bar was not reconnected properly and broke (had another shop fix that). The shocks and struts were so cheap that they are already falling apart. Prices are cheap but so is the quality.

I really, really wish I would have gotten a quote before coming in. I got on Yelp to search for…read moresomeone to do an oil change for my 2025 Ford Escape and received three responses right away. Two quotes were $100, so I stupidly assumed the third would be competitive at that price as well. Since they were the first to reach out, they got my business. I had been asked several times for the SAME vehicle information (blamed on a "bot" doing their initial reach out, of course). After getting there, the guy that took the appointment wasn't even there, and the tech didn't even know I had an appointment. He's feverishly making phone calls and getting voicemails. I should have walked, but gave it a few minutes. Daniel at the front desk does not ask me what kind of oil I use, but did say I was not being charged for labor. The bill comes and guess what? I was charged for labor! They used synthetic oil, which I would not have chosen since it costs three times the amount. Total cost? $202 for a dang oil change! Next time I will get a Groupon and go somewhere else!

From the owner: Lapin Auto Repair – Electrical, Mechanical & Programming Specialists in Tacoma, WA…read more We provide dealer-level diagnostics, advanced programming, and complete auto repair services for European, Asian, and Domestic vehicles. Our specialties include: • Advanced computer diagnostics • ECU, PCM, BCM, and module programming & coding • Key programming and immobilizer services • Electrical troubleshooting & wiring repair • Engine diagnostics and repair • Transmission diagnostics and service • Brake system repair • Suspension and steering repair • Cooling system repair • Air conditioning service and recharge • Hybrid system diagnostics and battery service • Battery, alternator, and starter diagnostics • Check engine light diagnostics • Pre-purchase inspections We use professional diagnostic equipment and follow manufacturer procedures to ensure accurate repairs the first time. Honest estimates. Transparent communication. Quality workmanship you can trust.