Automobiles--Mechanical Repair Shops in Arlington , WA

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Automobiles--Mechanical Repair Shops in Arlington, WA and Nearby

We've all anxiously awaited the car repair shop's call with the news on cost. It's worst if you're not sure the job will be done right or the price fair. The best way to cut that anxiety is to find the right shop. Our evaluations of hundreds of area repair shops will steer you to shops that are rated tops for quality and price.

From Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine

Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score	Hourly Labor Rate
		for quality	for price
B & T Automotive Svc 101 N Olympic Ave Arlington, WA 360-435-4042		How does "B & T Automotive Svc" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
R & L Auto Repair 211 E 2nd St Arlington, WA 360-435-3522	18 ratings	How does "R & L Auto Repair" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Smokey Point Auto & RV Center 17722 67th Ave NE Arlington, WA 360-659-5045	10 ratings	How does "Smokey Point Auto & RV Center" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
Top Stitch 405 N West Ave Arlington, WA 360-435-7355		How does "Top Stitch" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
A J's Auto Repair 2110 25th St Everett, WA 425-258-2400	26 ratings	How does "A J's Auto Repair" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
A A Auto Service Center 8004 Avondale Way NE Redmond, WA 425-558-0527	33 ratings	How does "A A Auto Service Center" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
A & M Complete Auto & Truck 13551 SE 27th Pl Bellevue, WA 425-641-9455	27 ratings	How does "A & M Complete Auto & Truck" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
34th Street Garage 2410 34th Ave W Seattle, WA 206-283-3448	40 ratings	How does "34th Street Garage" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
212th Automotive 7612 S 212th St Kent, WA 253-395-4434	12 ratings	How does "212th Automotive" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
15th Street Automotive 1410 15th St NW Puyallup, WA 253-840-2250	20 ratings	How does "15th Street Automotive" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
A I R Import Repairs 8016 27th St W University Place, WA 253-565-3049	27 ratings	How does "A I R Import Repairs" rate compared to other auto repair shops in Arlington , WA? Subscribe Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.


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Sample Subscriber Comments/Reviews About Auto Repair Shops

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Auto Repair Shops Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Auto Repair Shops.

Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: Our experience in the past has always been outstanding, but they had great difficulty finding..........
Subscriber from MILL CREEK, WA wrote Another Shop: Long term user of this company. Did not turn off the maintenance required light this..........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: I was charged for replacing some major emmission components that the federal EPA rules say..........
Subscriber from LAKE FOREST PARK, WA wrote Another Shop: Service was so bad, I sold the car.......
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: we wouldn't own a Saab without Scanwest........
Subscriber from TUKWILA, WA wrote Another Shop: Went in to have air conditioning problem diagnosed and repaired. They called back and said..........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: They will tell you what needs to be done now and what can wait........
Subscriber from GIG HARBOR, WA wrote Another Shop: cost was twice as much as necessary.......
Subscriber from SHORELINE, WA wrote Another Shop: I liked how easy it was to have a tow truck take my car in,..........
Subscriber from MONROE, WA wrote Another Shop: The best service facility on the Eastside. They always seem to be behind on their..........
Subscriber from WOODINVILLE, WA wrote Another Shop: Outstanding service. Very careful to explain all options, and not do work unless legitimately necessary...........
Subscriber from EDMONDS, WA wrote Another Shop: Within two-three weeks, my car was in the shop three times. Several items listed on..........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: My family has been taking cars to Interstate Tire for years. Steve is knowledgeable, professional..........
Subscriber from BAINBRIDGE IS, WA wrote Another Shop: Several interactions and they are good mechanics and honest........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: Al is a jewel. All our friends use him because you can trust his advice..........
Subscriber from WOODINVILLE, WA wrote Another Shop: Great bunch of guys. Been going there for years. If problem turns out to be..........
Subscriber from FEDERAL WAY, WA wrote Another Shop: Work was done well but I felt over charged. I will never have major work..........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: They do good work even if they are right wingers. I have taken cars to..........
Subscriber from REDMOND, WA wrote Another Shop: Excellent service, clear explanations of problems, excellent diagnostic skills and even came into work on..........
Subscriber from PORT ORCHARD, WA wrote Another Shop: ok.......
Subscriber from GRAHAM, WA wrote Another Shop: It is a long ways to go for service but the personal attention is worth..........
Subscriber from REDMOND, WA wrote Another Shop: Ignored my comments that a part needed to be looked at before ordering. Resulted in..........
Subscriber from KENT, WA wrote Another Shop: Service department exceptional; sale department never again!.......
Subscriber from PORT HADLOCK, WA wrote Another Shop: I was pleased with the service I received. I had not had my car serviced..........
Subscriber from LYNNWOOD, WA wrote Another Shop: Very kind, professional and efficient.......
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: Knowledgeable about Saabs and pleasant folks to work with........
Subscriber from KENMORE, WA wrote Another Shop: The proprietor is a completely honest, highly skilled, and knowledgable mechanic, and I consider myself..........
Subscriber from KENT, WA wrote Another Shop: One technician in particular--I won't name him--seemed to have difficulty noticing a problem (twice) even..........
Subscriber from TACOMA, WA wrote Another Shop: Made inquiry about an option for my 2003 Subaru. Had to wait nearly and hour..........
Subscriber from BAINBRIDGE, WA wrote Another Shop: Stay away from these guys! They did a 75,000 mile overhaul of our Subaru Outback..........
Subscriber from FEDERAL WAY, WA wrote Another Shop: Wouldn't take car anywhere else. They do everything right with great customer service........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: They recently solved a complex engine problem with dogged persistence and smarts. Since the part..........
Subscriber from EVERETT, WA wrote Another Shop: Z-Sport has been very good to my husband and I. We won't go anywhere else..........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: Reliable though not speedy service for those waiting in the regular shop. Quick Lane service..........
Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote Another Shop: Asked them for timing belt change for Honda Civic 2002. The Bel-Red office quoted $325,..........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: Very nice to do busy with; especially helpful in discussing options and costs........
Subscriber from KENT, WA wrote Another Shop: Charged for taking a test drive of less than 5 minutes then said he couldn't..........
Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote Another Shop: We have dealt with them for 15 years. They have been wonderfully honest, reliable, lower..........
Subscriber from PORT ORCHARD, WA wrote Another Shop: Very honest business........
Subscriber from AUBURN, WA wrote Another Shop: I was told I needed a new starter, when in fact it turned out it..........
Subscriber from MOUNTLAKE TER, WA wrote Another Shop: Wonderful, soothing staff - very patient, good explanations. I feel cared for when dealing with..........
Subscriber from RENTON, WA wrote Another Shop: They are good about letting you know your options. They don't push unnecessary work........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: Took my car there three times for an intermittent starter problem. Needless to say, not..........
Subscriber from MERCER ISLAND, WA wrote Another Shop: has always done a good job.......
Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote Another Shop: Wouldn't recommend Chaplin's. Poor and inconsistent service. Overheard the telephone coordinator providing technnical service on..........
Subscriber from KIRKLAND, WA wrote Another Shop: One of the best shops I've ever dealt with........
Subscriber from BELLEVUE, WA wrote Another Shop: Service Manager (Kathy) was excellent in taking care of my problem and explaining everything to..........
Subscriber from EVERETT, WA wrote Another Shop: A really fine, reliable outfit. As an Everett newcomer, I was put onto these fellows..........
Subscriber from LAKE FOREST PARK, WA wrote Another Shop: We use this company for both personal and business repairs and highly recommend Budd's. ALWAYS..........
Subscriber from SEATTLE, WA wrote Another Shop: saved me money on work I thought needed to be done but wasn't neccisary. Very..........

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