I had a wonderful experience with Advanced Automotive. They are honest, they listen, and they don't…read morelook for problems not there to charge you for! This was the first time in 9 years of owning my car where I didn't leave a mechanic feeling taken advantage of due to my lack of car knowledge. The respect they showed and generosity they extended to me has given me such peace of mind. I will definitely be returning to them for any future car needs!

I put my truck in to have the windshield wipers fixed which I assumed was the motor. It took them 3…read moredays to diagnose it and that was after telling me a specific date to come in. When I went to pick up the truck because it took so long they gave me an estimate of $800 to fix the windshield wipers motor and linkage. To fix the motor they estimated 500 plus and that was after they took off the $186 they charge me to diagnose the issue. I took it in to get the windshield wipers fixed. When I went to pick it up they charged me $186 to diagnose not only the windshield wiper issue but they chose on their own to also check my brakes and something else. I did not give them permission or request to have them do this. I would not have objected to maybe $100 even though my friend diagnosed it was the windshield wiper motor simply by turning on the ignition and he heard no clicking or something like that which meant there was no power going to the box. They said they checked the wiring and the fuse even taking that into consideration I don't see where it would cost $186 for that amount of time. My main complaint is they went beyond what I asked them to do they did not quote how much it would cost to diagnose this and I've heard this from other people that they go in to have something done and they charge for diagnosing things that weren't asked for. So basically I would just warn people if you're going to take your car or truck in you should ask them what it would cost to diagnose it. In addition I had had my brakes just fixed the month before so there was no reason to diagnose it. It cost me $800 to have my brakes done they quoted me 1800. This was just for the rear brakes.

If you are looking for an expert mechanic that will take the time to answer questions, positively…read morediagnosis issues, and has a level of detail and care in his work, look no further.  Thanks to a referral from a member of the PNW Mercedes FB group I contacted Michelle  over at Gaudiel Service and Repair. This is a veteran owned, family run business with Michelle manging operations and AJ wrenching on cars. They ended up doing a ton of repairs on my wife's 87' 560sl. This car has only 34k miles but like all old cars regardless of mileage, most of the belts, mounts, bushings, shocks, etc were shot. The heating and cooling system was acting up and the car was idling rough. Basically it needed a ton of work.   I was not wanting to take it to any of the shops in the Bellevue area because the overhead and labor rates are ridiculous.  But, more important than cost, most of these shops (having had prior experience with many of them) won't let you communicate with the mechanic. They all have service advisors that shield the customer from interacting with the mechanic.  I get why that makes sense for the shop, but for me, I like to interact with my mechanic. Especially when there is lots of diagnostic time and a significant amount of work needed.  Anyhow, AJ ended up doing the shocks, engine mounts, subframe bushings, rear main seal, a heating and cooling system ocerhaul, transmission shifter bushing, and a whole lot more. Some things, like the heating and cooling system overhaul required that he troubleshoot and repair some complex circuit boards as replacement parts were not available.  He texted updates, shared photos of the problems as they were discovered and took my calls to discuss repair options / solutions, and the take-off parts were left for me in the trunk. Anyhow, yes it was a lot of work and I expected to be expensive (and it was) but I believe it would have been significantly more expensive elsewhere and I know I wouldn't have received the same care and attention to detail. My experience and interactions with both AJ an Michelle left me feeling really good about the quality of work they provided. That to me; feeling like the guy working on your car was not only an expert, but that he cared; is invaluable.

AJ and his wife Michelle are exceptional for their kindness, quality of care, and professional but…read morefriendly manner. From the moment I met them, all of my anxieties about finding a trustworthy mechanic began to melt away. Not only did AJ take care of the issues I was having but was able to help me address surrounding issues and took care of all of it within 24 hours (spark plugs, valve covers/adjustment, air filter, & transmission flush/service). He took care of my 2006 Honda Civic with 310,000+ miles on it as if it were new and it felt even newer once I drove away. If you are in need of honest, friendly, and affordable service I highly recommend.

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

Price and availability…read more Price and availability these guys were fantastic. They are my new auto repair company.

I used to love to have Adrian work on my vehicle but since the new upgraded place its been one bad…read moreexperience after another. The last 4 times I went there I waited in the lobby for so many hours. If I had known it would be that long I would have went home. The last time was 5 and a half hours in the lobby! I tried to go home at hour 3 and was asked to stay (telling me it would be soon.) The prices have really gone up. He wouldn't charge me to look at it so I thought I was getting a good deal but with the high pricing it made up for it. Several hundred dollars cheaper at other places when I called around. I got an oil change here and I made an appointment for it. I waited 3 and a half hours in the lobby and it cost a little over 100$. I mentioned I was feeling the transmission slipping and was told they would take a look at it. At checkout they said nothing, I asked them about it and another 20 minutes later they came back and said it was fine maybe I could get a tune up soon. I brought it in again a few weeks later still with the transmission slipping. They said they found a sensor out and a few other things. I paid a little over 1000$ two separate times within 3 months. Each time I asked is it worth it, to fix it? What about the transmission? I got round about answers and was told fixing it was a good option. Now after putting almost 4000$ into it within a year my transmission needs to be replaced and I can't afford to fix it or get another vehicle! I don't have words for how I feel about that. I really trusted Adrian and so I trusted his crew and I feel like they really let me down and put me in a bad spot. I'm a single mom and I needed the honesty and care I had gotten from Adrian at the beginning but I guess things change.

The A/C quit working on my car driving from Arizona to the Pacific Northwest. I tried…read moretroubleshooting it myself to no avail. Desperate to cool off the car I stopped by Bryant Auto to see if they could take a look. The owner, Tom, took the time from another project to troubleshoot it for me. After a quick 5 minute discussion about the issue and my lame attempts at self diagnosing, he determined I'd lost all of my refrigerant. He dutifully inspected the system, performed a vacuum test to check for leaks, and reloaded the system with refrigerant. Wife and I are so thankful that he was able to squeeze us in and used his expertise to quickly take care of the problem. Highly recommend!

Amazing mechanics! We have taken our cars here many times and they know what they are doing. Always…read morefriendly and upfront and fix it for right! Great place!!

These guys really helped me out. As a former mechanic of 13+years I have always been extremely…read morehesitant allowing others to touch my vehicles. I'm new to the area and had no idea where to go. I told them what I thought was wrong with my SUV and had it towed over. I told them that this vehicle is my only mode of transportation and that I'm short on funds. They got my car fixed and didn't try to force additional work. I will definitely be back! They are courteous, understanding, and have integrity. They listened to my concerns and kept me updated during the process of the repair! (Which is very important to me). These guys really came through for us and I will forever be grateful.

Stanwood Car Care is the only place I'll take my vehicles from now on…read more After another mechanic shop's negligence left my truck broken down, I was stuck and unsure who to trust. I brought it to Stanwood Car Care hoping for some honesty and help -- and they went above and beyond. They didn't just fix the issue, they treated me with genuine respect and care. When my Subaru started having issues shortly after, they got me in the same day -- no hassle, no games. They didn't nickel and dime me, and they were upfront and more than fair throughout the process. It's rare to find a shop that not only does great work, but actually treats you like a person. Stanwood Car Care earned my trust, and they've got all of my family's business moving forward. Thank you guys!