If you are considering purchasing a rebuilt engine from NAPA, you might want to reconsider…read more I like to buy local when I can even if it costs more. So, in March 2019, I paid the Westbay NAPA store in nearby Poulsbo, WA, $3,290.70 for a rebuilt marine GMC 5.7 L long block to go in my 54-foot, 10,000-pound houseboat. My mechanic swears he told the salesperson that it was for a jet drive powering a 54-foot houseboat when he ordered it. When I came in later to pay for it, I recall mentioning what it was for, too. The NAPA engine failed after less than 20 hours of run time. At first, we thought it was a bad starter. $1,700 in mechanics' fees later, having tried everything from new starters to Miracle Oil to get the engine to turn over, I had to face the fact the brand-new NAPA engine was totally frozen up. The mystery was why? Why would a newly rebuilt engine fail so suddenly and catastrophically? I rented an expensive crane boat and had the engine pulled. Then, I had another, impartial professional mechanic (not the one who installed it) disassemble the motor. Another mechanic and a certified ship's captain with decades of experience with small boat engines served as witnesses. I also took photos. The mechanics concluded the engine seized up because at least one of the cylinder walls had cracked due to overheating. However, the overheating sensor on the freeze plug was intact. Further investigation revealed the engine had been bored out to 60 over, leaving too little metal between the piston walls and the water jacket to properly dissipate the heat created by an engine under constant heavy load. It was also noted the camshaft was more suited for zipping along a small speed boat, rather than a pushing a lumbering 54-foot long houseboat. The 10,000-pound houseboat requires an engine designed for torque, they explained, not speed (think an ocean-going truck as opposed to a sports car). "It looks like this was an engine they had in the back of the shop and wanted to get rid of," said the lead mechanic. "A small-block like this, being bored out to the max like it is, you can't even turn it in for the core charge on another engine. It's junk." Armed with this information, I went to see the manager at the Poulsbo NAPA store (www.westbayautoparts.com/poulsbo.html). He informed me NAPA (napaonline.com) had outsourced its engine rebuilding work; my engine came from KP Automotive Machine (http://kpautomachine.com) located in Spokane, Washington. Together, the manager and I spoke to a KP representative. The outcome was disappointing, to put it mildly. Westbay NAPA says it doesn't have any liability -- even though they took my $3,290.70 and ordered the engine -- because it was KP's responsibility to deliver a sound engine. However, KP says it isn't their fault because the Westbay NAPA folks didn't tell them what kind of boat it was going into. The only thing they both agree on is that it is all my fault because my original mechanic didn't send in the warranty. Right.... The manager at the Poulsbo Westbay NAPA store did agree to give me spark plugs and antifreeze, gaskets and other things for a new engine that he valued at $200. In the meantime, I was out $3,290.71 for the bum NAPA/KP engine, some $8,000 in mechanics' fees, the price of another engine, and another crane boat rental to put the new engine into my boat. This time around, I did not buy a replacement engine at a NAPA store. I also paid a lot less for a solid engine that hasn't been bored out and has the proper cam. I have been a NAPA customer for 58 years; always considered them the epitome of parts stores with the best quality parts and customer service. No longer. T. M. Asla, Ph.D. Proeducation.kitsap@gmail.com

Stopped by one rainy night recently to get a new windshield wiper. I was helped my a nice young…read morefella who helped me pick out the best wiper blade you can get. It's one of the flat types and it works better than any wiper I've ever used before. It's quiet and doesn't smear the water around like the old one did.

It can be intimidating to go in to an auto supply store looking for a part, but I will continue to…read morechoose this place. The first sales person was very willing but no real help. Had to buy an item, go out to the car and try to use it, go back in to return it. Luckily the other sales person seemed to have impressive knowledge, helped greatly, so problem solved! Went in a week later, two different sales people; one helpful, one kind of rudely pushed by me like I was in his way. But still, I will continue with this place.

They sold us the wrong bulbs for our brake lights, salesperson said to bring them back if they…read moredidn't work. My husband returned a week later and new salesman said no return without a receipt. Today my husband went back with a receipt from the bank, this time the salesman said only the manager can refund and he won't be back until Tuesday. What a runaround!

I've been holding off on writing a review of this dealer for reasons I'll explain below…read more We bought a 2018 Ford F250 from them on June 7th. The process was fine, CJ was our salesman and he was easy to deal with. We paid cash so didn't have any experience with the financing department. A week later the AC quit working, and the check engine light came on. It was running rough and jerking. We took it to our mechanic who said the code indicated a misfiring ignition coil. We were really frustrated and reached out to them. Yes, we knew we had bought a used vehicle and yes we declined the extended warranty. But to have this happen in one week didn't seem right. Jarret from their service department replied and asked us to bring it in. We did, they recharged the AC system and replaced the ignition coil at no charge. So far so good, the AC is working and the truck is running smoothly with no warning lights even after pulling a travel trailer to Ocean Shores and back. So I can recommend this dealer, they stood behind what they sold.

Have been customer for 10+ years. Since change of ownership the service reps suggest/encourage…read moreadditional services $$ needed at earlier mileage checkpoints..Checked with local dealerships regarding recommendations and have been told unnecessary until actual mileage warrants.

Came in there looking for a passenger door for my 06 GMC Savannah. Staff at the counter was very…read morehelpful and gave me a great deal on one that was in great shape. I would highly recommend if you're looking for auto body or any part for a vehicle check there first.

Super nice people up front, and fairly easy to navigate the yard. Lots to use for most make/modelread more

Mistakes can happen and the folks at Go2marine stood up, took responsibility, and did the right…read morething. I ordered some parts (at the best price I could find online) and they shipped the wrong (and unusable) parts. Unfortunately, we didn't find the error until my wife had returned to the boat in Grenada with them. After one day to verify my order, they refunded the whole amount without any problems. Obviously the expense and logistics of two way international shipping and the time waiting for the new parts would have made an exchange a horrific experience. I shall shop there again, for sure. Thank you Go2marine.

Rob's customer service is... Somewhat lacking to put it mildly. Even if you can't help the…read morecustomer, there is never a call to be rude. I certainly wasn't.

I used to love coming here for oil changes and never had a single issue. Unfortunately, that has…read morecompletely changed. On multiple occasions, I was turned away because the shop claimed they were "too booked." What makes this even more frustrating is that two people I know came in as walk-ins shortly after I left (not even 30 mins later) and were taken in within 10 minutes. This has now happened to me twice, and it leaves me wondering why I was refused service while others were accommodated. To make matters worse, I was also told that I would need to go to another store and purchase my own parts for a routine oil change before they could perform the service. Customers should not be expected to source basic maintenance parts themselves. That suggests poor inventory management and a lack of preparation. Overall, the service has become inconsistent, disorganized, and disappointing. After years of being a loyal customer, this experience has completely changed my opinion of this part of this business. I can no longer recommend it and will be taking my business elsewhere.

Two bad experiences with this shop. Brought in truck for oil change. Got it home and noticed a…read morepuddle of oil under truck. Brought truck back and they found that the drain plug was loose. Had oil dripping on my driveway for a week due to oil that got on frame while driving. Brought in motorhome for oil change. Drove about 300 miles and went to check oil level. Where is the oil cap? Oh, there it is, sitting on the coolant overflow tank. Luckily, it sat there the whole trip. That's the last time I go to this Walmart for an oil change.

Highly recommend Blue Canary. My old girl Carlani 2011 Q5…read moreEPC light came on , she wasn't feeling well, lucky for facebook .. ask for recommendations , Clint Ramsey posted he does Audis did my home work called Blue Canary first thing in the morning . They said to bring it in with no appointment , I was happy and one lucky first time client. They did a diagnostic first and let me know what was the problem then call me to let me know what was wrong and what needed to be done at the same time chk to update my oil change .. it was time for Carlani oil change.. he gave the price how much it was going to cost before they fix the problem. I was happy with the price and happy with the service. Save me gas and time to drive off island for my yearly service. Praise the Lord! Plenty Mahalo team Blue Canary, When Carlani falls apart again will go with Team blue Canary..

There was one major issue. I told the owner that I was going to be taking my car on a long road…read moretrip and I needed all the safety checks done, tires checked, oil changed etc etc. When I went to pick up the car I specifically asked him about the tires and he said they looked good. Part way on my trip the sidewall of one of the tires gave out. The tire repair shop was flabbergasted to find that my tires were 25 years old. I had absolutely no idea they were that old (I did not put the tires on the car, I bought it second hand). I was relying on Blue Canary to do the paid for safety checks for me. When I returned to Blue Canary and told the owner (manager?) what I had discovered he definitely did not act surprised, dismayed, or even apologetic. He said he doesn't typically check the age of the tires. Something that several tire experts I spoke to said should be one of the first things done! It is extremely fortunate that I did not end up in a serious accident. I definitely would never rely on his assurance that things were taken care of and safe. In addition to the subpar service related to tire safety I also paid a considerable sum of money to have my engine cleaned. It definitely was not cleaned (didn't look like it had been cleaned at all). A rodent deterrent pack had been put inside the hood.... A very EXPENSIVE rodent pack since it appears that was all my expensive "engine cleaning" involved. He did offer to re-clean it when I got back to town and he was willing to do so when I brought it back in. However when I started talking with him about the situation with the tires I got totally disgusted with his attitude and left. I will not be back. And if you are concerned about anything that could be related to safety I would be cautious having it serviced by Bainbridge Blue Canary.

We absolutely love Kitsap Tire! We have been going there for several years for oil changes, car…read morerepairs and tires. They are always super busy but still find time to get us in quickly and provide excellent service without attempting to overcharge or add on additional costs. Recently, I got a flat tire over on Bainbridge but live in Kingston. I happened to be in a dead zone on Bainbridge so I couldn't get cell service. It was pouring down rain. I was able to get a tow truck after walking several blocks to get signal. It took the tow truck a while to get to me and my tire was shot. I was soaked and tired and the tow guy got my spare on and told me to go directly to get a new tire. I drove straight to Kitsap Tire at 430pm. (They close at 5 pm). They checked my tire, it wasn't repairable but instead of making me come back and order a new tire. They had a used tire and put it on right away and I was out the door in 15 minutes for only $50.00! I can't recommend Kitsap Tire enough!

What a gem all around! Great service from the owner Jeff and his staff (including Max-the blue…read moremacaw parrot!). We've brought in our Thor Ace RV, MB Sprinter van, Ford F350 for tire service and have always received outstanding service... turn around time, outcome/condition, and professional advice we're A+. We're happy customers and will continue to support this wonderful, honest, hard-working family-owned business.