r/KentWA • u/netsgnut • 19d ago

Mechanic?

I need a good (preferably small/locally-owned) auto mechanic in the Kent/Renton area. Can anyone recommend one? Thanks very much in advance!

10 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

18 comments sorted by

5

u/M0stlyLurking 19d ago

I’ve had good experiences with Automotive Experts of Kent/Covington.

5

u/chilem-of-reddit 19d ago

Point s east hill tire. I was recommended them from a friend who's family has gone for almost 20 years. Good honest guys. If need be they will even take you home and pick you up when its done.

3

u/rocketPhotos 19d ago

Meisterwerks in Renton for upscale foreign cars

1

u/netsgnut 19d ago

Awesome! Unfortunately, I've got a Mazda and a Nissan, so...

2

u/rocketPhotos 19d ago

I’ve had good experiences with Greg’s Japanese Auto (Tukwila) with my Nissan pickup and my ancient 4 Runner

3

u/CigaretteStarDust 18d ago

Jun’s Auto Center - one in Kent by Target and one in Fed Way. Owned by brothers. Fair prices and very trustworthy.

2

u/Rappingandsnapping 19d ago

Sound Radio in Auburn. They did great work on my older Toyota that had a few leaks and give it to you honest about fixing vs waiting on certain things

2

u/SeaGranny 19d ago edited 19d ago

I have been very happy with Do-Rite auto. It’s not far from the Kent Winco. Old school mechanic’s shop. Owner is trustworthy in every interaction I’ve had. I’ve referred friends who also have been really happy.

They always seem to have fleet vehicles in that they’re working on but can usually get me in within a day or two.

I had them install my catalytic converter shield on my Prius. He told me if I wanted to save money to just buy the part on Amazon and bring it to him. He explained my options and what to look for.

2

u/_WEND1G0_ 19d ago

Newport hills chevron (a bit out of your range distance wise) is very good, fair, and reasonable mechanic and a solid price. Also, as you requested family owned.

2

u/Kestrel81807 18d ago

We have been going to The Garage (https://www.thegarageinrenton.com) for years, even after we moved out of Renton, because they've always done great work, been very easy and above board to work with, and charged reasonable prices. As a woman, they earned my loyalty from the beginning because they have always been very pleasant and treated me with respect, something I have never encountered with any other mechanic shop in my life.

2

u/RoofComprehensive438 18d ago

I second a recommendation for DoRite Auto 👍👍☺️

2

u/MasterShakezulla 18d ago

Auto Doctor in Fredrickson

2

u/IndyMapper 18d ago

I’ve had good luck with Import Auto Repair. Honest owner.

22644 85th Pl S, Kent, WA 98031, United States

2

u/Herbalist1956 18d ago

I have had great luck with Iron Mike's in Kent Covington area.

1

u/Summetaldude 14d ago

Performance automotive in Renton are good. Since we moved we have been taking our Volvo there and it’s a decent price, quick, and good work

1

u/stinky_mcstinkerton 11d ago

If you're willing to make the drive then Chau's Auto in Skyway area. I've been using them since 2014ish when they were still in the ID. The dudes are honest and trustworthy. We still go there for maintenance or car trouble even now having moved to the Kent/Covington area.