Andy’s Auto Repair

Wow. Best ever. Leaking tranny fluid everywhere. Day before Thanksgiving @ 4pm. Close at 5. Was recommended to come and drove in. Immediately put on lift, found problem and fixed it. Ended up being coolant lines the dealer neglected to replace.
So in the end, I get to drive and spend holiday with family thanks to Andy’s. An HONEST mechanic shop. Amazing service which is rare now a days. Very grateful and will always come here for ANYTHING.

I’ve been coming here for years and Andy and Danny always do a great job. They are thorough, honest and accommodating! I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else. This is a family-​run business and they treat their customers right. Great people, great service at Andy’s.

Gone way down hill!
Was yelled at when trying to make an appointment, got 3 words out of my mouth («Hi, I’d like to schedule an appointment.») Then after giving them the make and model of my car, was told that they couldn’t help at all.
Have taken my car here before with no problems, fairly happy. Not sure what happened, but with this attitude not sure how they can stay in business.
Very strange experience.

I came here for transmission fluid change and it was $ 120 over the quoted price, but then I called around and check with other shops, they wanted even more than these guys. Andy and his mechanic guy seem genuine, and honest. I will probably come back here for other work.

Andy is great. I used to be a mechanic. I don’t work on cars anymore but I can tell when one is trying to sell me something I don’t need. Andy is always honest. He has years of experience. And his prices are very reasonable. He treats me like family!

Andy is a nice guy who knows his cars. He replaced/​repaired my failing brakes and did some much needed maintenance at the same time. The whole thing took about two hours and he knocked about $ 70 off the quoted price.

If you want honesty and not an average greedy mechanic, then go here. Long story short, he saved me a bunch of money and gave me good and honest advice.

I had my car in here because it was making a REALLY loud growling noise. Andy insisted it wasn’t making any noise, then told me my shocks were bad, so I had my shocks done there, despite not feeling any problems. Big mistake. I got the car back and they were bouncy, but I trusted these guys to do good work. Recently I got a second opinion and discovered they had failed, and, based on how the car rode, were probably never good to begin with. I will not return here after getting ripped off like that. Got them redone at Les Schwab for $ 100 less than I spent at Andy’s and now they have a lifetime guarantee.

Skilled Mechanics that are honest and care about their customers — Rare qualities indeed!
I just got a used car last week, and the engine light came on – I brought it in to get it checked today, and after a thorough diagnostic, they replaced spark plugs at an unbeatable price, I’m so grateful, because times are tough for me now.
I also took my previous car in to them last year to get brakes fixed, and another time for an ignition/​wiring problem, both times it was excellent service for an incredible rate. Andy’s is incredibly considerate. Small businesses like these keep things going during tough financial times.
Best mechanics I’ve ever met, I’m grateful to have been referred to them.

I used to take my Subaru to Andy 25 years ago but then moved across town. However, last spring my car failed its inspection because the catalytic converter was shot. I was handed a list of places to get a cheaper 2 year «fix» done. Andy’s shop was on the list. So, needless to say I went to see him. He did the needed fix for much less than a catalytic converter and willingly answered some basic questions about what he thought of the shape of my car which has 185K on it. My sense is that Andy is all about cost effective fixes and keeping cars as long as is feasible based on his opinion of what he sees when he is working on your car. I don’t think he is cheap cost wise BUT I do think you will get your monies worth and an honest opinion.

We have been taking our ancient (1982, 1993) Subaru’s to Andys for many many years and have no complaints. He and his mechanics are very competent and professional and HONEST and will not try to talk you into anything you really do not need. If a fix is going to be costly, will suggest things to do in the meantime until you can afford it or until it is absolutely necessary. He has often made minor adjustments and repairs for no charge at all. If you can, try to become a regular customer of these folks – you will NOT be sorry. If you have an older car you want to keep running, these are the guys who will do it!

I’ve been taking my trusty old 1997 Subaru Legacy to Andy since I bought the car a year and a half ago.
He is so kind, sweet, and honest — with everyone. This means a lot to someone who’s been treated like a girl too many times at other shops. He’ll gently recommend critical repairs but doesn’t push on the nonessential stuff; instead, he just lets you know what he would like to fix next and why, and what to pay attention to (if you hear a clicking when you turn your wheel, it’s time to bring the car in to have a look at the axles). And, he doesn’t overcharge.
I always leave his shop feeling confident that my car has been in the most capable hands in the city, and the car itself seems to be happier after a visit to Andy.
He and his son run the shop, and his wife is often there to help out as well. A true family business, and what a lovely family it is.
I can’t say enough good stuff about Andy, his family, and his business. I love, love, LOVE them.

I am very lucky that Andy’s Auto Repair is located so close to my house, but even if he wasn’t right next door I would still take my car here! Competent, honest, knowledgeable, friendly, affordable, and efficient. What else could you possibly want in a mechanic? One time he even gave me a discount on labor; he charged me for 2 hours when the repair actually took 4 hours! I’m not saying he will do this every time, but being friendly and polite can get you far! Andy comes highly, highly recommended!

I have lost trust in auto repair places through the years but my faith is restored by Andy’s Auto Repair. I took my car in because I thought there was an electrical problem that was shorting a fuse and killing my main engine fan. When we told Andy, he said «electrical repair, very expensive and I don’t think that I can help you. I will come out and look.» He brought out a tester and after 15 minutes of poking around and peering, he told us what the problem was — an easy fix. My husband asked him how much we owed and he said, «Nothing. It’s okay.» Then he walked off into the sunset. I will definitely take my cars there from now on. He is amazing and to the point but not out to take his customers.

Best car repair shop I’ve ever been to, anywhere!
Andy is smart, personable and very much a professional.
Between my spouse and myself, we have brought in 4 different cars over the years. Our experiences have been consistently positive.
Andy will do anything he can to minimize your costs and give your car exactly what it needs to run well and safely. I can’t endorse him or his shop highly enough!

I have been going to Andy’s for over 7 years now. He is honest, helpful and fair priced. Oh and did I mention he’s honest? The last thing I expect as a single woman going to the auto mechanic.
He never tries to upsell me and he has even done small stuff for free.

When I moved to Seattle for college, and my 84 Subaru broke down, I tried to take it to a Sub only repair shop in Lake City on the recommendation of a friend. They wouldn’t work on my car because it was too old, but the suggested Andy. I have been going there ever since.
First you should know that Andy’ manner is very to the point, he would rather talk to his customers in person than on the phone and he might lack some of the fake smiles and ‘customer is always right’ attitude that some people come to expect. But, he is honest, kind and fair in addition to being a very good mechanic. He doesn’t push extra work on you that you don’t need, and if it isn’t fixed on the first try he will do what he can to make it right and fair. Once, my car was having a mystery problem that took a few tries to get to the bottom of, by the third (final) try there was a deep discount.
I have had my share of mechanic nightmares when I get to the shop, and they say the diagnostic was $ 150 and they haven’t even done anything. On the contrary Andy’s prices are very reasonable, the service is very fast. What’s more if you become a regular customer, he will help to figure out what is the best choice for you and your car. Like, do you really need this repair today, or should you wait until you have a little more money? Really, when is the last time your mechanic did that for you?

Okay.. I haven’t actually gotten my car fixed here yet. But I will — for sure. I just called around to 4 Mechanics to get a cost estimate on a 90K service and Timing belt replacement.
Andy’s cost was reasonable, not the lowest, but he certainly won in personality.
He asked me if I needed full service or just a tune up? I said I don’t know, What’s the difference? He says «well — come in, I’ll tell you.» Your car might not need everything on a 90K service.
I told him I need to save up for my service and timing belt and was calling around to get prices so I know how much to save. He says «Ok, come in anytime, I’ll tell you what you need. For now, make sure your oil is changed and your coolant is good — it’s very important» the service can wait.
I hung up the phone feeling like I had just spoken to a family member about my car. I am actually looking forward to meeting Andy and getting my car repaired there.

It was a trial of three. For a while there, I thought I was trying to convert to Judaism and not get a tune-​up for my car what with all of the rejection going on there. Andy, a kind-​eyed man with an accent was helping me out in a way the modern world hardly recognizes these days.
Driving downhill on some ice, I’d managed to pop my tire over by the lake. I limped along until I found Andy’s shop next to the road. The bus people scattered as I pulled into his shop, which shares a space with the 358 bus stop at the corner of 80^th and Aurora. Andy quickly dispatched someone to take a look at my tire and put on the donut. While I was inside, we discussed life and problems, diets, family. I expected to pay at least $ 30 for this unexpected mishap, but Andy said, «No, $ 10 because my mechanic is a good mechanic and he charges by the hour. $ 10 and you go and find out about the warranty on your tires. If it’s not a good deal, you go down the street a little way and they will give you a good used tire to get you through.»
When I came back the next week for my tune-​up I’d scheduled, Andy was busy. «You have to come back later,» he said, «You are not ready for a tune-​up.» Not ready? This wasn’t an initiation rite, it was fixing my car. «How do you know you need a tune-​up?»
I’d never been asked this question before. I showed him a list from another mechanic shop, as well as letting him know my maintenance light has been on for a while.
«No, no, no, you can leave the light on. Look, I have a daughter your age. I’m going to give you some advice.» With that, he sent me on my way to the emissions check places, which will read your computer for $ 80 less than a mechanic will. «Bring that report back. Then I fix your car. I want to know what your car says, not other people.»
Good man. A little confusing, but definitely one-​of-​a-​kind.

I always hear about folks who have been going to the same mechanic for years and years. I assume these people will never be me. Something always happens to make me want to run away screaming or commit a mortal sin whenever I leave my car with a oil-​stained stranger.
Andy’s Auto Repair, though, has potential. So far I’ve only visited twice in two years. They’re a little pricey for the simple things like oil changes, but when I needed real work done they came through.
They were able to triage the various oil leaks, squeaks, and shimmies into a two year maintenance and repair plan. They did all of this with a customer who doesn’t know a tail pipe from a dip stick. (That’s a joke people. It’s funny. Go ahead, click the funny button. You know you want to.)
So, all in all, I don’t feel like I was ripped off and I don’t feel like they ignored any problems with my Subaru. That’s all I ever ask for in a mechanic.