Last week I had the oil changed and minor servicing and as always,service was tops! It was an easy wait while the work was done.I always feel Car Tenders does such a great job and I trust their team completely to keep my car on the road, running beautifully!Kudos to all the team1Thanks,Laura

I want first to recognize Paolo for his outstanding customer service. He exemplified the highest level of customer service, which reflects exceptionally well for this incredible company! The team of technicians is knowledgeable, diligent, and impartial. I feel incredibly safe driving my car after the quality work that was performed. However, Paolo’s role in this transaction is what made the experience so memorable. He went above and beyond to accommodate my emergency, remained communicative from beginning to the end of the process, displayed genuine concern, and most importantly, Paolo had the best upbeat attitude! I have complete trust in this team, and I cannot recommend Car Tender enough!

Visiting Car Tender was a fantastic experience. I called ahead to schedule an inspection on a vehicle I was interested in, and the service from start to finish was top notch. Rob was very helpful discussing everything with me on the phone and preparing me for what to expect. After dropping the car off, Car Tender communicated with me very clearly and promptly on when to expect the inspection to be finished so I could plan my day, and Paolo was just fantastic at breaking everything down from the inspection for me. Paolo was honest, helpful, and extremely insightful, and even provided me with a full set of documentation from the inspection. I feel very relieved to have started a relationship with a shop that performs quality work and is honest with their customers. I look forward to working with Car Tender some more in the future, and would recommend Car Tender to anyone in search of quality work and honest feedback about their vehicle.

I blew up my clutch and took my car here. John and team were great! I had them change the oil and do an alignment as well. I couldn’t be happier with the service and my car is running great.

My brother and I had never been to this business before. It was recommended to us by the owner of another car mechanic business that my brother trusted. I can certainly see why this place was recommended. Everyone there was a kind knowledgeable professional. We had a time critical (to us) request on a Friday afternoon and though they were busy, they fit the job in, as decided by one of the two owners himself. For this visit Paolo in the office and John the mechanic that did the work were the ones involved, and both were terrific. This place specializes in European cars. If you have a European car, a Mercedes in our case, this is a great place to take it for maintenance and repair. We consider it a great discovery.

I was an out of state buyer and these guys are amazing. I needed a PPI done on a Mercedes Benz E55 AMG and spoke to John on the phone. He was super helpful in scheduling a time for inspection on short notice. I learnt that he’s been racing cars for years in his spare time and I could tell right away that I could trust his judgement on this car. And for as much as he knows about European cars, he also knows when something could be handled better under someone else’s eyes.His tech, David, performed the inspection on this car and went through everything he found that raised concern. Telling me which issues to prioritize first. He walked me through everything from subpar coolant, to old suspension, to notes about transmission shifting. Comfortingly, David shared that he has a ML-500 which shares the same engine as mine. He knew what to look over on this Mercedes and I was now confident I could drive it 1100 miles back home. As I walked out, he was working on a 1960s Austin Healey, fine tuning fuel on its carbureted engine.Paolo is another one of the great people working under John, an avid enthusiast who takes great care of cars and customers alike. If he is your first point of contact, you’re in good hands and will be guided towards the best course of action for getting your car working as good as possible. He, along with everyone at this garage, is interested in getting your car to be in great working order.These guys and this shop are standout. If you have a European car, this is the place to take it to.

I got a pre-purchase inspection on a used car I was interested in buying, and Rob and John were so helpful! Both took time to ask me detailed questions about the car I was looking at, and Rob spent time explaining the recommended repairs. He even took the time to help me understand some of the details of buying a used car, and how I could use the info they found to help me in my search. Great experience, would definitely use these guys again. Thanks so much :)

Everyone I spoke with at Car Tender was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We worked mostly with Paolo and his communication throughout the process was excellent, he responded to my questions right away, and gave thoughtful advice. We had a fantastic experience!

First time at Car Tender:We had a good experience working with Car Tender. Very professional all the way through the repair process. Our Mercedes is 21 years old and in excellent condition. However it needed hose and gaskets and brake calipers replaced among other things. I highly recommend this team.

I own a 2001 BMW Z3 and Car Tender has been the only shop Ill take it to for 15 years. They know there BMWs. Customer service is fantastic and theyre fair, never upselling me but always presenting the these are the safety must-dos and these are the would be good to do down the road. Definitely trust them.

I’ve worked with Car Tender since the ‘90’s for all my BMW needs from general maintenance to performance enhancement on cars from my M5, Dinan M240 and other models.Always professionally done, efficient, great advice. Would not take my BMW’s anywhere else. They just performed a Pre purchase inspection on my about to be purchased X3 and did a excellent job.

Wonderful service by these kind, talented, efficient men! They have been servicing my 2 vehicles since 1999 & have kept them in pristine condition. I highly recommend Car Tender if you want excellent service & repairs that you can rely on.

They have always been friendly and accommodating. I have never felt as if they were trying to pull one over. Although they moved and it is a bit of a trek for me now, I will always be a loyal customer.

Still the most experienced BMW techs in the area - took awhile, but were able to track down a mystery audio system fault and created a repair. Highly recommended.

There was an extensive amount of needed work on my son’s Jaguar. Car Tender in Shoreline, Wa was recommended to him by a car repair business in West Seattle, Tom’s Automotive, who didn’t work on Jaguars. Car Tender’s service consultant, Rob Leary, was very descriptive with communicating to us Master Technician, David Steere’s, diagnosis of the vehicle’s mechanical needs, Shop Foreman & Technician, Shawn Kimble’s, new engine installation progress including additional parts needed and the reasons for all of the work completed. My son said Rob’s communication with him was always “exemplary.” One of the owners of Car Trader, Russell Kimble, was very courteous and aware of all the details of any service on the vehicle. Thank you for an experience that was faultless in every way, which made such an undertaking the responsibility of Car Tender. Sheree

The service was handled very well and the staff was very professional. Rob went over all that had been done and what needed to be done along with the labor and estimates which for me was very helpful. I was pleased with the service and will take my BMW back there again

I had the best experience with Car Tender. My car was in for 2 weeks with major amount of work to be done. I was kept informed every step of the way and all my questions were answered in a timely fashion. I highly recommend Car Tender for your Mercedes.

My cars have been serviced by Car Tender for literally decades. Two BMWs, an MG, a Jaguar XJ6, a Mercedes 500SL, a couple or three Jeep Cherokees, and a Mercedes 230. No matter what the vehicle, their service has always been very professional. They do not substitute inappropriate parts although those might be less expensive, they always let you know what is going on (even if its bad news), and perhaps most important if you, as I do, drive older cars, they will take the time and they have the persistence to track down squirrely problems that other shops would simply walk away from. Excellent people.

I’m happy to have found Car Tender in Shoreline. My experience was not only convenient but pleasant. They worked around my schedule and went a great length to understand my preferences and recommend a good maintenance path for my Porsche 2011.

I bought a 1974 Mercedes 450 SL on a whim and knew very little about the car. I only knew that it had 60k miles and seemed to run fine. The guys at Car Tender took a look at it for me and quickly let me know what needed attention and how much it would cost. They were very attentive and did great work on the car always working with my schedule and budget. I recently moved the car to the California desert and they worked tirelessly to get the air-conditioning upgraded to r-134 and it works like a champ! They shared all of their notes with my new shop in CA which was very helpful. Thanks guys!!

I cant say enough good things about the Car Tender team. Friendly, proactive, and straight-up. Theyre the partners I want in keeping my car up to speed. Highest recommendation.

Very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this business.

I love the team at Car Tender! Paolo and John always take good care of me. They have always been incredibly transparent and ensure I am aware of all my options. Thanks for the help over the years.

Great service. They did an awesome job. Kept me updated on the process, Honest about their work, and quick

This is the second time I have taken my aging Audi here. The first time was while they were still in their Capitol Hill location. That was a complicated issue with a leaking main engine seal that they accurately diagnosed and repaired. This time it was to replace a window regulator. Dealt with John and Paolo both times and they are excellent. I am very glad that they have moved to Shoreline now. I have been to a few of the repair shops in the area and am very glad to have found Car Tender. Highly recommend them. They are very professional, know what they are doing and most importantly are honest.

John and the team at Car Tender went out of there way to make sure all the repairs to my car were completed perfectly. They had trouble with the car shaking after replacing worn out rear brakes. They diligently tackled the problem until it was solved, and did it with diligence and great communication. Their efforts are very much appreciated.

I’ve been a customer of Car Tender since the early 90s. They have worked on all of my cars from classics through daily drivers. They have always been the best.

Took my custom tuned BMW 335 with Pure Turbos to Car Tender for the first time to investigate a boost leak. The shops lead tech found the leak as well as another one, plugged them up and now my car is hitting boost levels Ive never achieved before. Night and day difference and I couldnt be happier with the service! Thanks guys!!!

Been customers of Car Tender for more than 2 decades, in fact when they first started the business. Been satisfied with their commitment to reliable, honest service for as long as weve known them. We recommend them without reservations since we continue to use their services even after they moved out of their old site.

Car tender was my go-to shop for my 2002 Mercedes C-class. They consistently did better quality work at a lower price than Mercedes dealerships and have some of the best customer service I’ve ever experienced from an auto shop. I have since moved out of the area so am no longer a customer, but would recommend to anyone in Seattle looking for expert mechanics for older model German cars.

I moved to Seattle from LA about 2 years ago. I’m a huge believer in finding a solid mechanic to work on my older cars because there’s a lot of businesses out there that just don’t understand 1) the love of older cars 2) how to care for them. I happened to live down the street from the CarTender Capitol Hill location (now they’ve moved to Shorline) and thought I’d give them a try. I figured they’d been in business for 50+ years for a reason!From the get, I had a great experience. Their communication was/is excellent from booking an appointment to the moment you pick up your car. They gave me a complete ‘fix-it’ list in order of priority (older cars always have something to work on). The folks that keep that place pumping are always kind and have been nothing but trustworthy. Their pricing is fair as well.Now that they’ve moved to Shorline, I still bring my car to get worked on. Their new shop’s pretty spiffy and they all seem happy with the updated digs. Still exemplary service and my car’s humming!! Thanks to everyone at CarTender!

All the above repairs were done promptly and within the projected costs. The staff is professional, knowledgeable and responsive.

I went in about a month ago because my car was leaking coolant very quickly. they said that nothing was wrong with it. last night i had one of my coworkers who was a mechanic take a look at it as i was still having issues. turns out i have a blown head gasket when i was told my vehicle was, “one of the best maintained camry’s” they’ve seen. it’s incredibly infuriating that they would take advantage of a broke teenage girl that knows nothing about cars. thanks lol.

John and crew do a great job on my X5. They have stood behind work done in the recent past and have replaced a faulty part multiple times with no questions asked. I really appreciate their professionalism and quality work.

Always excellent service! The new shop is great!

Quick service. Nice, competent staff.

Great outfit, we have been taking our 06 325xi there for years. Courteous and professional, attentive communication and we highly recommend Cartender.

Great company - super service, far better value than the dealer and they took a practical approach to solving a problem and doing it for far less cost. Totally reliable. Third time going here and theyve been consistent.Will definitely use them again.

Good value, super-skilled mechanics, extremely well organized and timely

Worked through some challenging issues with these guys. Not an easy situation for them or for us, but found John to be a stand up business man.

I have a great time bringing my car to the team at Car Tender. Super friendly and knowledgeable people. I dont know too much about cars, so I appreciate it when they explain whats going on when I bring my VW for a service. I also appreciate how I never feel like Im being sold things I dont need. Ill always recommend this shop!

CarTender has done routine maintenance and repair on my two now nearly classic (20 years old) BMWs since they were new. The guys at CarTender have come through with really inventive repair work on these cars to fix a couple of unconventional problems when they occurred. The guys are thorough, careful, and absolutely stand behind their work. I won’t go anywhere else.

Fixed the A/C on my old BMW, blows cold now, thanks guys!

I saw the full video of the incident at Car Tender. The amount of patience and restraint the owners practiced with that mob was incredible. They never worked on my car but as a fellow mechanic and shop owner on the opposite side of the country I can tell you those are qualities you find in very skilled automotive technicians. I would not hesitate to give them a try! Hope your situation down there is resolved quickly and peacefully. Cheers!

Car Tender has been the sole tender of my 92 Mercedes for over 15 years. Theyve done everything from the little to the big and from the easy to the impossible. And at all times with integrity, precision and genuine care. They are not cheap, but they are by far the best! Regardless of what my next car is, it too will go to the Car Tender Team. My thanks to all!

Great experience John was very helpful and knowledgeable

They are fantastic about being super transparent about any work they recommend (or dont recommend!) and the price. Great communication through the maintenance process so you know exactly when things will be done.

Got my seriously ill husband out of the hospital - and found that I had a completely flat tire. Im not from Seattle and was pretty desperate. Car Tender was pretty close and Wow! I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THEM! They went way above and beyond and were very, very nice. Its been a long time since Ive been anywhere where everything is WONDERFUL!

Came back after a delay of a few years due to car decisions, and they are just as good as ever. Glad to be back 😎

Too expensive, 100. For an oil change?

I always thought of Car Tender as being an honest business until I went over records of a vehicle I had recently bought.You guys charged the owner $370.00 to replace brake fluid in the the reservoir. Not a complete brake flush and not one component was replaced. It is noted as plain as day that the fluid was siphoned from the reservoir and refilled.I have 25 years in the European auto repair business and read all of the repair orders throughly and was very disappointed to see how you guys took advantage of the previous owner of this car. There are several other jobs where it appears book time was almost double what current Alldata times are.I understand you need to be profitable, but some of these charges are out right ridiculous.

John and the Team at Car Tender took great care of my vehicle during a recent trip to the coast in Washington. They provide a real local business and authentic approach to their craft. You won’t find a more honest place to take your vehicle that will provide the level of value you get at this workshop.

These guys do excellent work. The only shop I trust for my business and personal vehicles.

I have been taking my SUV to Car Tender for the last year and have been extremely happy with the quality of work and exemplary customer service. I am very critical of who I take my vehicle too and will always come back to Car Tender because I know the work will be done right with the highest standards.

I had a great experience with this company. Even though they didn’t have the type of battery needed for my Escape, they were able to find one and install it same day. Plus they washed my car.

Excellent from start to finish, especially good at keeping you informed on options and progress.

Great service, friendly technicians & very knowledgeable.

Amazing service every time I bring my car in. Really well run shop, recommended!

I loved how communicative and transparent Paolo was during the whole process. It was great to be able to chat over text, so I didnt have to step away from work for frequent phone calls. Your price for the auto emissions test was a bit steeper than your competitors, but I was willing to pay it because your operation seemed (/is) really professional and conveniently located. Im confident my car was in good hands!

Ive been taking my car to the great guys at Car Tender since about 1997. My mechanic of 19 years passed away, and I didnt know where to turn until one day I saw a beautiful 2002 parked in a lot. I wrote the owner a note, asking where she took her car for service, and left it on her windshield. It was the beginning of two wonderful relationships :) one with the owner of the BMW, and the other with Car Tender.Im doubtful there is any place else in Seattle as knowledgable and competent as Car Tender, especially for rarer cars like my 2002. It amazes me to see the scope of their skills, spanning old cars like mine to jazzy new digital wonders.If this review sounds biased, its because it is. I cannot say enough about them. There is huge peace of mind knowing they are there for me, and deliver top-notch professional services for reasonable prices. Im very grateful and recommend them highly. Its really great to have an opportunity to leave a positive review for Car Tender.PS. If you ever have to wait for your car, they have a well-stocked candy dish :)

This auto-repair car shop is truly a gem in 12th Ave! The staff works fast, very knowledgeable and they only charge you at a very reasonable rate. I trust Car Tender than any other repair shop. Highly recommended!

The shop works with integrity and were able to take my vehicle in immediately. The staff all seem knowledgeable and friendly. I appreciate the text updates and help working with my insurance company. Thank you for making this an easier process! Great neighborhood shop for my BMW!

You should sue the city and the mayor for the cops not coming when your place was set on fire and burglarized. Failure to protect.

If you are lucky, you might find a diamond ring on the beach. You might come across an original PIcasso in a thrift shop.Or you might decide to take your car to Car Tender

Car Tender has been servicing our Volvo, BMW, & VW autos for 20 years. What else needs to be said?

Will never come here.

Took my car in when the cable that ran from my starter to the batter melted on my exhaust header.Pros:The customer service was really good. I was dropped off and when the final repair was done they even drove it to my work. Im assuming thats not something they did for everyone. More about that later.Price for labor was about average for this area and the repairs were done quickly.Cons:I had to take the car back right after driving it off because the starter (which they had to take off to get to the cable) was incorrectly aligned and making a grinding noise when starting the car. Not sure how they missed this when they started the car and drove it out to me.To their credit though, they did remedy the situation by giving me a ride back to work and dropping my car off at my work when they finished the repairs. They also didnt charge me anything for the second repair.I got the feeling they were decently honest and didnt mean for the car to have any other problems. I work on cars frequently (I couldnt work on this one because it broke down at 5 a.m. on I-5) and I had a good indication of the problem before taking it in. They diagnosed the problem correctly and were honest about the problem and the repair.Overall, not a bad shop I suppose. Could have better quality control when letting cars go out the door. It looks like they work on a lot of cars but have good intentions at heart.I gave it 3 stars but I feel closer to 3.5.

Amazing service! So friendly, respectful and helpful.

I want good, honest work, so I shall not use their service again.

Very helpful, Ill definitely be back again!

Very professional, and pleasant to deal with. The place is clean and organized. They are transparent about what is wrong, what they did, and what might need to be done in the future. Definitely did not feel overcharged, or taken advantage of. Even vacuumed and washed the car! Ill definitely be using them from now on. Thanks guys!

No other place I would bring my vehicles to, whether my classic BMW or my fleet Mercedes...I also bring my duramax there but dont tell anyone.

These guys are awesome! What down to earth good people in the heart of Seattle no less! They helped me with a flat no fuss. Friday night 5 pm. Thank you John & Patrick!!!

Great experience here. Very prompt service and professional people. Did some AC and general maintenance work and got my car back within 24 hours!

Did my 2000 528i. I was surprised they only charged half an hour of shop time to replace a MAF pipe. Seattle places can gouge you but not here. Courtesy inspection was informative and accurate. This is an icon of 12th Ave. I remember my friend going here in the mid 90s and it was an icon then.

Car Tender has been taking care of our cars for over 20 years. They are very clear about services needed, costs and time line. They also tell you when Factory Planned Services are not necessary. Cant recommend them highly enough!

Fantastic service. Had a windshield wiper break 10 minutes before closing, and the mechanic helped switch to the working arm/blade so I could drive for no charge. Will return for future service.

I have used Car Tender for service on every car I have owned over the past twenty years since I moved to Seattle. I attempted to use Audi of Seattle for a couple of repairs, but they were a far cry from the quality of service and overall experience that Car Tender provides. While not the cheapest hourly rate, they always have always diagnosed the problem correctly the first time, and probably saved me quite a bit of money with their efficiency. Every repair was done correctly the first time, and I have never had to bring a car back (unlike Audi of Seattle) to get them to diagnose the actual correct problem. Personalized service. Once youve been there, they know you by name, and treat you terrifically. I always spoke with Patrick Linke for 18 years, until he recently moved on. I would recommend Paolo for any questions you have regarding your vehicle. Highly recommend.

Great staff. Though they didnt have time+expertise to work on my Lada.

Possibly the best place to have your German car repaired

Good price, honest advice

Great staff and care to your experience

Eric was an amazing help when I had an issue with my FIAT. He was extremely kind, honest and able to assist me immediately. I will definitely return to Car Tender!

Josh and the guys here are efficient and courteous, and will not take advantage of you. Trustworthy and excellent service- these guys are worth it!

Shame on all these people leaving bad reviews for this shop without ever having stepped foot in there!

There is no other place I would bring my 75 2002 to. Far and away the best European shop in the PNW....especially for classics.

Got a quote for $60 to replace a headlight here. Just got the work done elsewhere for $12.50. Cant vouch for the service, but the prices are astronomical.

These guys are affordable and their services are exceptional!

I recently took my vehicle to this place to have a couple of issues fixed. It went in for rear brakes, exhaust leak, tail light, and a new battery. For starters, it came out of the shop with a couple of brand new problems. It now will not accelerate properly, and the accelerator itself has gotten stuck and didnt free itself until I turned off the car. I brought it back and they basically told me they can check some stuff but it was going to cost more. After inflating the original estimate for the 4 tasks more than $1000. I will go elsewhere from now on.

Good People Doing good things for classics as well as newer cars. Have assisted me with Mercedes from 1955 to 1996 vintage.

Great auto repair shop for all makes of cars

What a fantastic experiance!!! My wife and daughter were in seattle after having drove off of the pass where the SUV was giving them brake trouble. I was reffered to Car Tenders thru a friend who know the right people in the area. Patrick took my call and then worked my family in on a moments and inspected the vehicle, corrected the simple issue and sent them out the door with a freshly washed vehicle!!!Thank you so much!!!The Renards

This is the ONLY shop that will work on my BMWs! Excellent customer service, honest and fair.

Absolutely excellent reliable service.

Excellent service, honest and friendly.

STAND YOUR GROUND!

I was given an estimate of $700.00 for the work on my BMW - 3 days later when I finally asked if we were still within the $700, they said ah no, we are now at $1700.00. I told them to stop all work on the car, and it still took another day to get my car back, and the final bill was $1800.00! they were also rude. terrible experience overall.

Great place

They are a rip off. They will claim you need other services once they have your car. When you asked to see the broken piece or worn piece that they are replacing they claim it was accidentally thrown away.

Great service