This a high quality shop. They do a thorough analysis and advise you of what is essential to keep your vehicle operating well and safely. You may not always like what you hear but I am a reasonably good mechanic and have never found their advice to be off point. I have been doing business here for over 20 years and they have always been friendly, competent and performed the work quickly. I am very picky about my vehicle service and this shop has always met my needs.

Easy to do business with these folks. Great communication, service and support. Derek took time to review the list of items and helped me understand exactly what needed to be done. Loved the shuttle as welll. Highly recommend

Had a hose burst off the radiator. The repair was handled once the mechanic determined no other issues needed to be addressed. The team was straightforward with their assessment and let me know what needed to be addressed first and what could wait for a later date. I appreciate their honesty.

I was impressed with the professionalism of the staff and the work/inspection report. They werent able to address my issue immediately, but they did so appropriately and fairly, taking the time to explain the circumstances and maintaining effective communication throughout the process.

Take care of me for 4 years Im from Alaska every year that I come down here we switch out the tires they change the oil they make everything work perfect this place is amazing you cant not get a better automotive place to work on your rig I was in Idaho this year my truck quit so I shipped it on a trailer to Bellingham automotive to fix it one more can I say

Absolutely fantastic work. Eric was very professional and also explained the details each step of the way. I learned a lot! I had the break pads, rotors and break shoes replaced and my Honda drives very smooth. If youre not sure which mechanic to go to in Bellingham, I recommend Bellingham Automotive :)

Its no secret this is a great place to have service and or repair on your vehicle. Very busy be prepared to make an appointment. Bellingham Automotive takes care of all of our vehicles, Im happy we found them.

I have an old Suburban thats over 20 years old. its been in my family its entire life. Its seen better days, but this month, I was afraid that we were looking at its final days. Bellingham Automotive was able to find out and prioritize some necessary jobs. Id to give a special shout out to Dan, Derek and Eric. They worked with me professionally and personally to make sure I was able to get my old Suburban back on the road again. I was provided with a specific list of tasks, some with photos, that helped me understand the status of my vehicle. They made it extremely easy for me to get it towed over to their place after hours, and also to pay and pick up my vehicle without every stepping into their lobby. This tells me that safety is a priority and that theyre willing to bend over backwards to accommodate my busy schedule. I will definitely go back to Bellingham Automotive for my next automotive repair needs! Thanks again for a job well done. Youre gained another lifelong customer.-Glenn D.

Very professional and engaging. Was very clear about what services they believed I needed and why. Recommended services without attempting to sell them. I will go back. A friend I recommended has already had a good experience with them as well.

Over priced auto work its ridiculous not even fair

They did an inspection of my vehicle and recommended necessary maintenance, but they weren’t pushy.

Five Stars are clearly not enough for Derek the service manager, and his team including Gary and Dakota. These folks are truly amazing, and were so kind and gracious last week when I rolled into their parking lot late on Thursday afternoon with my drivers side window in desperate need of repair. The mechanism that holds the window in place broke, so the window suddenly disappeared into the door frame and would not roll up. I had 1250 pounds of frozen Salmon that I was transporting to my restaurant in Monroe and needed to get it under refrigeration asap,So, with the prospect of having to drive two hours on the freeway in the pouring rain with a broken window and Salmon starting to thaw, I figured I would make one attempt to look for HELP. While driving by, I was compelled to stop at Bellingham Automotive because the place looked amazing, clean and well cared for, which is extremely important to me. Having nothing to lose, and prepared for the answer being (NO we cannot help you at this time) I proceeded to walk into their business office and this is where I was greeted by Derek with an ingratiating on smile.After giving him a quick explanation of my window problem and the thawing Salmon on board Derek said lets take a look and see if we can help. To my amazement, they immediately took my truck, and with a team of 3-4 hard working guys, had my window up and repaired within 30 minutes.I have been in the hospitality business for 35 years and was so impressed with their vibe, attitude, kindness, willingness to help someone in need and crazy generosity. They absolutely would not let me pay for the repair, even after trying several times with my credit card. I was truly blown away by their business instincts, operating standards and values that have obviously been passed down from the leadership/management to their entire team. Again, 5 stars are not nearly enough to recognize such a great team doing a fantastic job running their business. If I lived in the area, I would certainly take all of my auto repair needs to them with confidence. I highly recommend Bellingham Automotive to anyone in the area looking for a great place to get their car repaired. Thanks again!!!

Our AC went out during the heat wave and Bellingham Automotive had it repaired so quickly! They were professional, friendly, and kept in great contact during the process. Definitely will use them for any future repairs!

These guys are wonderful. So polite and helpful. They have shuttle service and are so fun to chat with during the ride. They explain what service they performed and any other recommendations for service that need attention. And they give you a coupon for a free car wash at Sunset Car Wash and they did an awesome job on my car!!

Always friendly. These folks take the time to talk out each mechanical issue in detail. I feel super safe knowing my car is well cared for. They keep me well informed about my cars condition and ongoing maintenance needs. Money well spent for true peace of mind.

Clutch & starter motor repairs needed.Kasey (hope the spelling is correct)has been doing great work keeping my classicold Landcruiser running.

The service was great and affordable! Employees were very knowledgable and easy to talk with. Overall, they did a great job repairing my cars AC in a timely manner. Would recommend them.

The crew is very professional and clearly explained all the procedures they did on my vehicle. I have some knowledge and background in mechanics but they explained in a way so that if you didnt have any experience you could still understand. Eric was my service advisor and was super friendly and easy to talk to. My truck has a lot of accrued miles and was in need of some expected repairs for the age and usage of my vehicle. They were helpful in explaining the order of importance for repairs and why so I could work out the timing of repairs with my budget. My truck is now driving like a new vehicle. I was also pleasantly surprised that they vacuumed the pine needles that always quickly build up on my driver side floor. That tiny extra task was super nice of them and totally made my night. They are slightly on the higher end of pricing but they are upfront about their costs and never do any work without permission so you are not left in the dark or with unexpected costs. Their service compared to the less-than-satisfying experiences with other local shops makes me feel the cost is worth every penny. A former shop quoted me for a job that seemed legitimate but also a large job I suspected was not actually a legitimate repair. When I inspected my truck personally I couldnt match the issue they claimed. Bellingham Automotive never mentioned the said issue but did mention the repairs that did check out to be true. As a female, I have to be extra safe in making sure I am not being duped and this shop has definitely built a positive relationship and trust.

Great service and communication. They went above and beyond to help me out. I really appreciate how fast they were able to fix and get my durango back to me. I will definitely be back. Plus free basic car wash.

Derek, is great to work with!My family only takes our cars toBellingham Automotive, and have for years! 👍

Bellingham Automotive staff is phenomenal. I have been going to them for years and my co workers use them as well. They are always upfront and honest and tell you what is needed (if any). Never feel like they were over charging me either.

I tell everyone I know about Bellingham Automotive. I brought my Dodge to them back in 2017 and it’s been serviced there ever since. I have been so impressed with the level of determination they exhibit on some tough projects I’ve had them complete for me. I have used them for everything from routine maintenance to installing after market performance upgrades that are above my pay grade. This is a place you can refer with confidence. From the sales team to the technicians working on the vehicle, communication is honest, straight forward and kind.

The staff was knowledgeable, courteous, and upfront about their timelines, workload, and potential costs. Due to the issue with my vehicle, Derek did some additional research, called me to discuss options, and kept the whole process transparent to me. Would definitely take my vehicle there again.

Bellingham Auto has been our go to automotive repair shop for many years and a variety of cars and trucks. They have always been efficient, skilled and cost effective.

Tried to take advantage of my mother. Gave her a long list of expensive work they said needed done. Took her car somewhere else for literally a third of the price, they said it didnt have half as many problems as your people claimed. If you are a single woman/mother this business will absolutely try to take advantage.

Super friendly and professional service with prompt response time, courteous and respectful explanations.Trustworthy estimate and reasonable price. Highly recommend.

We use Bellingham Automotive to keep our fleet rolling great! They aren’t the least expensive but what they are, friendly, knowledgeable, reliable, on time, provide great work, and save you money where they can! I’ll pay extra for that everyday of the week! I can depend on them and that’s extremely important to us! Thank you guys!

They worked on both my boyfriend’s car and my car back to back. Throughout the whole process, they were very kind and communicated the whole process. They have a specialized page you can go to to see all the tests they do for the car. They explain everything well to you. Overall very pleased and will be taking my car here again if I ever need work done. The labor fees always get you though. My parts (for example) were $198 and the labor was $260. But this was money well spent in my opinion.

Really good experience. Kept in touch throughout the whole process and was extremely fast for what had to be done. Love the text with diagnosis! Defenently would recommend and will use them again!

I needed my cv axel replaced and they did a stellar job, it was done faster then expected and the quality was awesome!! I felt like they weren’t trying to pull anything over on me. As a woman it can be scary taking you car in because so many auto shop try and pull a fast on one you, I work with car and it still happens to me. The guys who work here were super nice and very up front about everything. I already recommended their shop to people because I had heard great thing but now I have experience it first had! I talked personally to Derek and her was great!

Weve been using B-ham Automotive for over 10 years now. Their service, costs and professionalism goes beyond measure. Thanks guys and and all behind the scene.

Three years ago, while replacing undercarriage components, Bham Auto suggested it was time to replace the steering gear box on my 1998 Dodge 2500 pickup.I finally got around to it and they were courteous, friendly and professional. They stuck to the written estimate and the truck now steers like when new!Thanks to everybody at Bellingham Automotive!Konrad Lau

I was having steering wheel issues. The source of the problem was determined, and an estimate for service was provided. I have used Bellingham Automotive for years, good service, on time, at a fair price.

We’ve been using Bellingham Automotive for years now, and are so pleased! They have excellent communication, do great work, and are really honest about what work actually needs to get done versus things that are optional. We completely trust them and highly recommend working with them.

I have used John Beebe for many years and always been pleased with his professional service. I have always tired to call Derek just to keep that relationship with me and my vehicles. He has always treated me respect and a kind manner. They have always been fair, even when John was working out of a service truck by himself. Thanks guys.

These guys are always great. They treat me with respect, which I appreciate.

Oil change in a cvt. Fast and fair price service.

They fixed my girlfriends car in a reasonable time and diagnosed it. Very friendly and professional group. My girlfriend does recommend them to everyone the ask from a trusted reliable shop.

I JUST moved here to Bellingham. Only been here a week and started having vehicle issues. I had a general idea (oreilly’s read the code for me) so I sort of knew what was needed. I knew it was going to run me about $1000 for repair.Gary is my Service Advisor and he has been great. They came in a little above my expected cost but you truly do get what you pay for. I’ve been driving the car for a month now with zero issues. I will definitely be back for more maintenance as it is needed.THANK YOU BELLINGHAM AUTOMOTIVE.

Derek and crew helped were able to fit me in and do major repairs on my car at short notice.He gave me details and codes so I could speak with my mechanic in my home city/state.Thank you Derek and Bellingham Automotive!

Excellent shop! Best customer service experience. We bring our fleet vehicles and our personal vehicles here with total confidence

Bellingham Automotive with their professional quality and trustworthy work has been the shop I trust for years. Very easy shop to do business with. Great team of mechanics with many years of knowledge and experience!

Appreciate the detailed support from Bellingham Automotive and their digital experience that shows how my car is performing.

Excellent customer service, been going there for a decade or longer.

I have taken my cars and my daughter’s cars to Bellingham Automotive for the past 11 years. They always act in our best interests, they are highly skilled, caring, professional, good communicators and have high integrity.I have recommended them to many friends and they have also been very satisfied.Thank you Bellingham Automotive!

Gary is very helpful and prompt with communication. Also they make sure to update you on what they’re doing. Also great job handling no-contact services. They make sure your key is secure when dropping off and picking up your car.

Very professional, from beginning to end! I take all of my new vehicles there for a Pre-Purchase Inspection to ensure that Im purchasing a quality used vehicle. They do all of my services and maintenance. Very trustworthy and reliable. I highly recommend Bellingham and Burlington Automotive.

Very knowledgeable!!!! They diagnosed the issue and explained it to me what needed to be done went the extra mile especially what was wrong with my car who what have guess that or figured that out without doing research and told me what other issues are wrong. Friendly and courtesy i am very grateful for them fixing my car. They are my first choice and i will recommend bellingham automotive to everyone!!!!!

Was able to get an appointment quickly, customer service was impeccable, and my car drives like new. My car is almost 30 years old, so that’s saying a lot, but these guys took good care of it and the whole process was relatively painless.There is no bus line that reaches the shop, so make sure you have a friend if you don’t have an extra car.

Bellingham Automotive is a great community business to support. They’re upfront and honest and their team goes the extra mile to make sure I know what’s necessary and what kind of preventative work I can do.

Never have to return for a redo of the same problem

The staff is always friendly and gives professional advice. I have been bringing my car to Bellingham Automotive since 2006.

My boss referred me to Bellingham Automotive over 25 years ago and we have been taking our vehicles to John ever since. They are hands down the best!!

Bellingham Automotive is the gold standard of professionalism. After years of subpar and sometimes outright rude customer service at Diehl Ford (Now Bellingham Ford) we decided to take our Ford vehicles to Bellingham Automotive. Their Covid safety measures are seamless and you get updates sent right to your phone. They are fast, thorough and take the time to talk with you if you have any questions at all. It’s always a pleasure doing business with this company! Great location for us too, no need to go into town!

I have used Bellingham Automotive for about 4 years now. I appreciate their professionalism, keeping me informed on repairs, especially if something needs immediate attention.

Super easy and front with the cost and the time to do the job. Great people, and they know what they’re doing.

Informed me about a recall on my vehicle. Gave me steps I should take to proceed with Ford. This shop has earned my trust.

The fast honest service provided for my unexpected dilemma. I will choose bellingham automotive again anytime.8-23-21 altho they are very busy,, I was given courteous, patient and profession service- again.

Dakota at Bellingham Automotive knows what he is doing and the guys up front are great communicators. Wouldnt trust anyone else.

Guys treat you right and treat you fair. Excellent to work with and will continue to get my business.

As always, bham auto is professional, friendly, explains the work that Nee to be done.

The guys where really respectful and professional. I would definitely recommend them

This is a great shop. The mechanics are top notch. I have taken my truck there for a few years now, and they always treat me well.

It really pains me to have to write this review because Ive had a number of good experiences with Bellingham Automotive in the past, but this last visit was so distasteful, I feel compelled to let others know.I drive an older Nissan which was experiencing a vibration in the engine and check engine light for several weeks. I’m relatively capable with basic auto maintenance, so I used my OBDII scanner to find a few diagnostic codes which helped me identify the problem in the engine. The issue was a cylinder 1 misfire (P0301), which can have a number of different causes. The simple and cheap fix is replacing the spark plug and wires to see if this solves the issue. However, sometimes this issue can be caused by a dirty fuel injector or fuel filter, among other more complicated fixes. It’s currently holiday season and I’ve been busy, so instead of doing the spark plug and wire myself, I decided to take it to the shop to pay them the extra it would cost for a more detailed inspection and the labor for doing all of the plugs and wires. My assumption is this would be about ~$100-150 extra than if I had done it myself, so about $200 total with parts and labor.When I got the call about what they found, they told me the repair cost would be around $900. Shocked, I asked what else they found in the inspection, and I was told they believe it’s just a spark plug and wire, but they also wanted to do a fuel filter to be on the safe side. I told them it’s impossible for plugs, wires, and a fuel filter to cost $900. After some back and forth, I told them not to do it and I would come pick it up.When I picked up the vehicle, the problem was significantly worse than when I dropped it off. I popped the hood and found the fuel injector cable to be disconnected, which would absolutely make the problem much worse and may cause serious damage to the engine if someone did not know any better.When I read the report on the invoice, I was even more shocked. Their diagnostic report was nearly identical to what my OBDII scanner told me (a $20 part from the auto store). It also states, “Test drove vehicle and could not duplicate customers concern.” It also says, “Checked resistance to #1 injector and is in spec at this time.” Meaning, if they checked the injector and did not notice the vibration in the engine while driving, someone purposefully disconnected the injector then gave it back to me.In total, I was charged $130 plus tax for this diagnostic. I picked up 2 spark plugs and a wireset from OReilly’s in Bellingham for $52 before tax. You also need a spark plug socket (if you don’t already have one), about $8 more. No crazy tools required. These are after market, higher quality plugs and wires, as well. The amount I was quoted for the same parts at Bellingham Automotive was exactly $500. Yes, $500 for plugs and wires. I was also quoted $145 for a fuel filter. A high quality fuel filter costs about $25 at OReilly’s.Doing the plug and wire for cylinder 1 myself fixed the issue. It took about 10 minutes of my time.I don’t like to make assumptions about someone’s motivation, but I will add that I am a younger woman and generally dont talk shop to make it clear I know what I’m talking about. I told them the details of my own diagnostic in hopes they would simply do the labor part for me to help me out around the holidays. In exchange, I’d give them my business for the labor. Seemed pretty straight forward to me, but Bellingham Automotive went the extra mile to try and take advantage of me. Needless to say, Im sorely disappointed.If you take your vehicle here, please request a detailed, written statement containing quotes for parts and any inspection/labor costs ahead of time. Know exactly what theyre doing and why it costs what it costs. For older vehicles, check out 1aauto.com - they have an incredible library of tutorials and videos done by professional mechanics teaching you how to understand and work on your own vehicle. In many cases, it’s fairly simple stuff to understand and you can go into the shop prepared to ask questions.

Highly Recommended! Very professional and knowledgeable staff from front to back. Incredible customer service. They work on my fleet trucks through Equipment Service Northwest and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks.

Ive been taking my 1992 Toyota PU to Bellingham Automotive for about 20 years now. Theyve done excellent work on it. Recently I needed to have the timing belt replaced along with some other work. Now my truck runs like it did when it was brand new. These folks do a wonderful job.

Always excellent service - Eric is great!

Hated to go somewhere else. We were given a friendly person to deal with. Thank you Bellingham Automotive!

I took my car in today and I am pleased with their services. I am also grateful for them having a Shuttle car that drove me home while I waited for the repairs to be done. I will recommend this repair shop to anyone and everyone!!

Always do a great job!

Biggest Rip Off In Bellingham! If you get a Diagnostic why not give it free if you get your car fix there, Crooks, Bandits, Never Again! NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eric at Bellingham Automotive got me in next day and the guys went above and beyond to get my truck fixed on time before we left on vacation.

Quick service and as promised. Will use them again.

Always good service, but they went above and beyond recently by driving my truck to my home. Living in a rural area, I had trouble getting an Uber or other transportation into the shop (and their shuttle is not running due to Covid) - not many places with that kind of service!

This is an ideal mechanic, i had the pleasure of working with Gary and Towner and had a wonderful customer experience!I neglect my car. . . . and they are great at getting me in quickly for repairs as well as providing a shuttle for the time i was without a car. Shuttle service was great, nice clean car and good company.The repair lists get a little long in my case but theres never any pressure to service the list immediately and they are thorough! finding many resolutions to small issues.Fabulously run company

I havent taken my vehicle to this location yet but Im very happy and impressed with the customer service here. I spoke with Gary about a few questions I had and he answered everything and gave me some other helpful hints and just went above and beyind to make sure I know how to get everything done to my vehicle that needs to be done. Very happy and cant wait to bring my vehicle in! Thank you so much!!

Came highly recommended. Thank you for expedient service.

Nice staff with quick response times however labor costs are very expensive. For example, I was getting multiple things done and they suggested my cabin air filter be replaced, they charged $54.00 for labor alone when the task takes less than 5 minutes.

AAA+ guys. This place is fantastic. Highly highly knowledgeable, courteous, and professional people here. I cant stress it enough, they really know what theyre doing. The technicians here are thorough to a fault, your vehicle is in good hands here.

Have always been honest and treat me with respect. I greatly appreciate that they have loaner cars so I can still get to work with no issues.

Great customer service! Friendly and knowledgeable staff! They fixed our truck in a timely manner so we could drive back to Alaska without worry.

Got my car in pretty quickly and solved my problem the same day. Very happy with the service.

We just moved to Whatcom County and had to quickly find an auto repair shop! Everything about Bellingham Automotive is excellent!

I have been taking my car here for several years and have always been impressed with their professional and knowledgeable service. I had some expensive engine work done last year. When one of the parts failed several months later, they replaced the parts and did the labor at no charge to me. They are honest and honor their warranties. I highly recommend.

I was hesitant about taking my car to a mechanic/shop I knew nothing about but after talking to Gary and Eric I took my car in asap. Gary was very informative, friendly, and prompt with responses. I appreciated the fact that I was made aware of other issues on my vehicle and I wasn’t pressured into doing something I couldn’t afford. When I picked up my car I was impressed with how organized and friendly the entire office was. I will definitely be trusting these guys with my car services in the future! Thanks.

Very friendly and helpful.

I asked a friend at church where was a trustworthy auto repair place, and he recommended Bellingham Auto. That was five years ago and I have been coming back ever since. I have had a couple issues where they could have pushed for more work but they didnt. So they have been honest and straight forward with me.This is huge for me since Ive had other repair places inflate repair costs over what I found out later were bogus reasons.

Not sure if they were just having a bad day but I called yesterday and the person who answered the phone was very rude. I don’t know much about cars and he kept laughing and me and said I’m “spinning my wheels”. Very disappointed after that interaction and I went somewhere else. Would never bring my car here.

Pricey. Was charged almost $700 for a starter replacement on my civic. Which is insane. A new decent starter at any parts store is $200-$250. So they charged me almost $500 in labor to undo 2 bolts and a wire. Wack

Excellent service. Fixed our car the next day. Prices seemed fair, and the shuttle service was awesome. Thank you!

A 5 star business!Bellingham Automotive cared for my old VW Golf for years, & now my VW Tiguan is receiving the same Gold Star treatment. She had her first oil change & transmission fluid change, & Eric took the time to explain what & when my Tiguan needs to keep her healthy and strong. :) The professionalism, knowledge & quality of this team is A+.Thank you Eric, Jason & the whole crew.

Excellent service!!

I am a 20-year customer, and Bellingham Automotive has never let me down. Thank you John, Dan and crew. Bar none, Bellingham Automotive stands heads above competitors. Honesty is the cornerstone of the business. The friendly staff, top to bottom, are professionals and genuinely committed to providing high quality service that you need (more if you want it), with safety always in mind, and always at a fair and honest price. The long-term, low turn-over staff speaks volumes, enabling customers to deal with the same service agent year-after-year, and technicians who know your vehicle. Clear, prompt, and honest communication with their customers is another one of their hallmarks. Nothing is done without your knowledge and approval.

Gary Lorance has helped me with my car servicing for years now and is on point every time! If they cant do it he always has a great recommendation for someone within the industry that I know I can trust to do a good job. I would recommend them to anyone!

Love this shop! Would not hesitate to bring my vehicle here for anything it may need

Good, clean and professional

Bellingham Automotive has done a great job on my cars for years. They are conscientious about doing the job right the first time. They use quality parts and work hard to be clear about your options and your costs. One of the best independent shops in the area.

Top notch Service!!!

The only place I take my vehicles. Honest and reliable work every time.

My car that my son drives wouldnt start so I had it towed to Bellingham automotive. They made $1200 in repairs in a weeks time without ever having my approval, based on phone calls only with my son. They rushed to get the job done without doing their due diligence so wed would be responsible for an exorbitant bill on a car barely worth that much. Minors do not have the legal authority to enter into such a contract, and Bellingham Automotive said thats just not part of their process. I hope they make it part of their process now because not only was their approach dishonest to back us into a ridiculous bill, it was illegal to enter into a contract with a minor.