Beacon Automotive Service

Called Beacon Automotive this morning to see if they could check a ‘Service Engine Soon’ light in my car, and they fit me in right away! Dave, the mechanic, has to be one of the happiest mechanics I’ve met. He was so helpful, checked my car promptly and determined it wasn’t an issue that needed to be fixed, but rather was a manufacturer’s code. He cleared it for me and told me what to do if it comes back. He was so helpful — and most importantly — HONEST!
I will definitely be back if my car has another issue. Great Service!

We’ve been taking all of the family vehicles to Beacon for years and can’t say enough good things about Dave and the service he’s provided — he does great work, he’s totally reliable and is one of the only completely honest mechanics I’ve ever known. We highly recommend him, as do several of our neighbors who have also been longtime customers.
Even when I haven’t gone to Beacon to have the work done, Dave has been very helpful. Last year I had to take my Honda to the dealer to have my transmission replaced (something he doesn’t do), and when I ran into problems with the dealer and the warranty, I called Dave. His suggestions and recommendations were dead on correct, I got Honda America involved, and in the end saved more than $ 4K dollars. He’s also been really great with my Mom, who has shown up on several occasions not knowing what to do about some little car issue and he’s always helped her out, almost always without charging her, even when she tries to pay him.
So a big thumbs up for Dave and Beacon!

I’ve taken my cars to Dave for repair since the late 80s. I have *always* had positive experiences with him, *never* negative experiences. In particular, his work has always been on time, with high quality and fair prices relative to other places (I recall, i haven’t called another place in decades to be fair). He has an open-​door policy, has taken care of little things right there on the spot when possible without any hassle, grief, etc. As to his alleged temper, in my thirty plus years of interacting with him I’ve *never* seen any evidence of temper — never directed at me, never directed at anyone else. Dave is one of those mechanics you’ve simply *got* to know.

We’ve been taking our cars to Dave at Beacon for over 15 years. He is honest, reliable, on time, knowledgeable (and funny!). He’s the best mechanic I’ve ever had.

I’ve used Beacon since they moved to Ballard – around 15 – 20 years ago. Except for a Ford Ranger (oops), I’ve kept to Hondas and Toyotas in Seattle.
Dave has always been honest and fair. The work quality seems to be competent and complete. On the rare occasion when it was something odd they don’t want to or can’t deal with, Dave has referred me to a colleague or a dealer.
I have recommended Beacon many times and will keep using them as long as they keep up their good honest mechanic way.

I adore the guys who work here, they make me feel like family immediately. They have always helped me out in a pinch and for ridiculously cheap. They’re highly biased and love Japanese automobiles, so expect a few playful ribs about your european car if you bring it in. No matter, they’ll still service it.
I’ve had more than one «I’m-a-female-and-have-no-idea-how-to-do-that-stuff» moment and they’ve helped me out for no charge even when I insisted on paying them.
Good people, very nice and helpful. They will tell you exactly what is wrong, no bullshit and no scare tactics. I’ve referred them to friends and family and they all rave about them afterwards. Absolutely recommend this shop.

We’ve taken our Japanese — Toyota and Honda– cars to Dave since the late 1980s. He’s moved twice and we’ve still patronized him until recently.
For years Beacon gave great service for fair prices. He used to give our kids a discount when working on their first cars. The service was first rate and we never felt taken, not once.
The last couple of times Dave must have larger boat payments. He’s as cheerful as ever, but man have the prices shot up. Too rich for my blood after nearly 20 years.
We feel he has also overcharged and under performed on some of our older son’s car’s repair.
So three stars for a past and a definite urge for caution on any future work.