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Meineke Car Care Center
3420 E, E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661, United States
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Meineke Car Care Center
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M
Review №1

Knowledgeable, communicative staff. They are smokers, though (outside and maybe in the work area). They give you an estimate. This is a good place with good people. You can wait there, with wifi and a few seating choices. You can do 6 months same as cash if you are approved, which most people are, even with bad credit. They are doing good work. No gimmicks, no tricking. Safe for women.

Je
Review №2

I scheduled an oil change for 3pm. I arrived early and provided them the information and explained the car is in good maintenance condition but would like my brakes checked. I waited an hour and asked if my car was going to be ready soon. They checked And said it will be another 15 minutes because they were waiting for the oil to cool down.I found this response unsatisfactory because oil is always changed when it’s hot and I also only drove it to an a half miles to get there after my car has been sitting all day.In addition they normally do a thorough inspection of your vehicle as indicated by the people they checked out before me about brakes windshield wipers other fluids and when I checked out they had inspected absolutely nothing on my car after waiting an hour and a half

Co
Review №3

Great attitude and great service with humor❗️Thank you Gerald.. I appreciate you!!

Da
Review №4

They are amazing! I’ve taken all 3 of my vehicles here and I go no where else.

Ja
Review №5

Really kind team of people here. Took great care of my vehicle and fixed it fast.

Ch
Review №6

Fast, professional, and polite! Highly recommend!

La
Review №7

They are the best place to go for your cars needs. Great service and the mechanics are knowledgeable and friendly. The office guy is willing to explain things to you. They dont hide what they are doing with the car.

Ka
Review №8

Very friendly customer service,fast and quick less than an hour perfect I job I thank you guys whole heartedly you got mybusiness THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Ri
Review №9

If I could give 0 stars I would. This place basically messed my car up more than what its was, they offered me a quick fix, which in turn ended up messing my car up further. Upon bringing the car back the only option they offered me was to buy a new motor, a bunch of crooks if u ask me. If you are having car problems dont not I repeat don not bring your car here they will charge and arm and a leg and will still have problems with your car at the end.

Be
Review №10

I never have any trouble getting my car checked out here. They are always pleasant to work with. Ive gone to them a few times and its always been an easy experience

Ma
Review №11

I was traveling alone through Washington when I had an issue with the snow guard cover under my car that came loose making horrible noises from underneath my car. I googled a car repair shop & chose Meineke that was only one mile from where I was parked. It was the BEST decision I could of made as I pulled in & talked with Jerald about my problem and since I had no appointment. Jerald checked to see if a lift was available to get my car in immediately & they did just that as two bolts were missing to hold the plastic guard in place. I was so happy and relieved to be back on the road in no time at all. Thanks to the Meineke team in Vancouver, WA that helped me in a time of need as I was going to see my ill father in Tacoma. Thank you Meineke Team! Margaret

Mo
Review №12

Summary: save your time, money, and avoid extra stress by going to a shop that actually knows what they are doing. Meineke tried to take advantage of someone they thought wouldnt question it. Look at the attached invoices and alignment specs for proof.I came here for an alignment. They were the only one that had availability (makes sense now). An hour later, they call me to tell me they couldnt do the alignment because my REAR AXLE was BENT. They told me that I would need to get it replaced and were very willing to call around to help find me a rear axle that they could replace, but that would be several thousand dollars. They also said I could call around to find an auto body shop to try and get the frame pulled but that would also be expensive. I had just bought this car, and immediately starting stressing because of the enormous cost it would be to replace the rear axle or get the frame pulled. I paid the cost for the alignment and told them I would try and call around.I spent all of the next day calling several shops trying to find an auto body shop that had availability. I work full time, and I wasnt able to commute to work because I thought my car was too dangerous to drive. Thank goodness I got a second opinion because as you can see in the alignment specs from Matts Alignment and Brake, Meineke was taking me for a ride. Im not sure if their machine is just completely broken or if they were trying to take advantage of me. Not only did Matts Alignment tell me that my axle WAS NOT bent, they also were able to get the alignment into perfect measurements. As you can also see, the beginning measurements at Meineke were completely different than the ones at Matts. They also charged me for a 2 wheel alignment, but when I looked at the alignment specs, it showed me that they didnt make ANY changes or adjustments, in addition to being completely different than Matts. I truly dont think they even put my car on the alignment machine.So, save your time and money and dont come here. I cant believe that they have the positive reviews that they do, as my experience was absolutely terrible. Go to Matts Alignment & Brake and save yourself time, money, and stress.

Mi
Review №13

Nice people and even though they were down multiple techs my oil was changed within an hour

Gr
Review №14

Rodney (the service manager) was very courteous and professional! He listened to what I had to say about the vehicle problems. He listened to what I had to say about the last vendor who worked on my vehicle, but after $2000 plus they weren’t able to solve the problem. I also explained my expectation of 100% complete, not close enough. At the end of the day these veteran mechanics nailed the problem, they refused to sell me things I didn’t need and the cost of what I did need was very reasonable. My car drives like brand new again! I was ecstatic to have the problem fixed! Rodney and his team never gave up to solve my vehicle issues and gave me 100% satisfaction! My wife and I will never go anywhere else, Meineke is our new vehicle mechanics! Thanks guys!

So
Review №15

I was wanting some exhaust work done to my car and unfortunately the shops in Vancouver were booked out a few weeks. Understandable since the Spring is when people bring out their nice cars. Meineke was incredibly accommodating and thankfully had appointments available. It was a little more spendy than your average exhaust shop but still fair price considering what they had to do to make the exhaust work. I really appreciate the fact that they had a plan and probably better executed than most places I can think of. I would definitely come back if I needed anything else done!

Ta
Review №16

I would recommend this place in a heart beat based off my two previous experiences with this Meineke location. My most recent visit is the one to brag about. Starting with the lady at the front desk who was super friendly and welcoming. She was on the phone and had another customer waiting in the waiting room but still didn’t hesitate to welcome us and let us know she will be with us shortly. It was refreshing. I dropped my car off a bit earlier than my scheduled oil change appointment and within 45 minutes of me dropping it off I received a call from the very nice front desk lady informing me about a part that has extreme wear and eventually will give and when it does it will cost upwards of $1000. I have previously taken my car to Jiffy Lube for years and not once did they bring this to my attention. I am very pleased these people actually evaluate your entire vehicle and in return replace things that could lead to further damage and costs. They even fixed the air pressure in all my tires. Adding to all this, they started my service before my scheduled time and were done in a very reasonable time(2 hours for oil change and tire rod replacement). Anyways, I had a great experience so I hope you all do as well and thank you Meineke.

De
Review №17

Awesome experience. brought my car in at around noon on a friday to get my radiator replaced. they gave me their estimate, and i told them the first shop i called said they could do it a bit cheaper on monday. they asked me how much the first shop quoted me. So i told them and they were able to do it for that price and got it done on that same day. i had my car back within 4 hours. they even had to order the radiator from their warehouse and still got it done that quickly... Thanks again!

Th
Review №18

Very knowledgeable better at finding the problem then les schwab

Ch
Review №19

Gerald you are my Monday hero! After my catalytic converter was stolen, you got me in and out within 3 hours. Yall are AWESOME!

gr
Review №20

No waiting room. As is typical with most mechanics... Not the friendliest environment. However I got my service done. Reasonably priced.

Jo
Review №21

Great price, great down to earth people, quick service

Ch
Review №22

Great service! Very friendly and helpful staff. Fast turn around Definitely will be returning. Great place

Da
Review №23

My truck made a loud sound and lost some oomph, so I made an appointment. There I was greeted and swiftly checked in by the area manager. In less than an hour I had a proper diagnostic and a price quote. New Muffler, and a sensor replacement. Opted to replace muffler only for now. It was done in about an hour, and at a fair cost.Total time was 2.5 hours, and now my truck is running and sounding very smooth again.

Jo
Review №24

Brought my vehicle in for an A/C check. Gerald and his team tested the system, put dye in to check for leaks, and checked Freon levels. Came back after 2 weeks for a recheck. All done at no cost. Gerald and his team were extremely courteous, knowledgeable, and helped identify issue at hand. Highly recommend a call or visit here as you look to diagnose and repair a problem.

To
Review №25

They always take good care of us. Theyre reasonably priced and Ive never had an issue with their quality of work or their customer service. I recommend this location.

Sh
Review №26

We love the guys here. They take great care of our car. Theyre super honest about whats going on and what to expect. Weve never had a problem with any work theyve done for us. We will definitely continue to use this meineke shop.

Tr
Review №27

Good price quality work good people

An
Review №28

This is my 2nd time using their service.I am from out of state and had only a few days for repairs. Their response was accurate and the work was quick and well done. My vehicle required a new radiator & spark plugs.I would definitely take my vehicle back for repairs in the future.

Wh
Review №29

Great place! Very friendly and helpful staff! Quick turn around! Will definitely be a returning customer!

Jo
Review №30

Meineke is pretty awesome. They’ve done courtesy repairs and fluid changes for me when I’ve brought my car in in the past, probably to retain me as a customer because I spend a lot there. But it’s working. Now I won’t take my car anywhere else!

Al
Review №31

Couldnt be happier with my experience, here. Took my car in for an inspection and was expecting some fees or maintenance to pop up at the end, but was told that my car looked good and they even found a nail in the front tire for no charge. Would happily come back here.Thanks to all the guys at Meineke!

Ja
Review №32

Very professional and reasonable. I called the same day, and they were able to squeeze me in! Their estimate for my services needed were spot on! They didn’t try to push and try to over sell me anything extra. I would recommend anyone looking for services to go here.

Ma
Review №33

Thank you for helping me with my car and kept the price and labor cost within my budget my wait time was no also reasonable all they need is a chair in the lobby lol I will keep them as my car doctor too

li
Review №34

Great service. Will definitely use in the future. Gerald very professional.

Da
Review №35

Quick, helpful and reasonable prices.

Ly
Review №36

My husband, Rodney and I love this place because they are friendly and very good to know that theyre honest with us. We love Rodney who works in Meineke Car Care. You already know that my husband, Rod and I are deaf. We are very impressed with your service. We are lacking of communication but you took a piece of paper and write about what the problems was taken care of it. Always on time, good quality, good value and professional. Thank you so much.Appreciate!~Lynn and Rodney

Ke
Review №37

Im very happy with Meineke they are awesome I highly recommend for everyone

Li
Review №38

After noticing an oil leak (and being overdue for an oil change) I called Meineke to make an appointment. Even though they were completely booked for oil changes that day, Rodney managed to squeeze me in so that they could take a look at the leak AND change my oil.I was able to pick up my vehicle in a few hours and I was very surprised by how little it cost me. This Meineke has definitely found a newly dedicated customer.

Ta
Review №39

Dont not go to this place they will rip you off so bad you will have to file bankruptcy 😢😢😢

De
Review №40

These Guys at Meineke are Awesome! Every time I go there they treat me like they know me lika a friendly neighbor! I feel like Im cared about! So A Great SHOUT OUT to GERALD AND THE GUYS! Thank you so much for your good work, And prices at Meineke, 4th Plain Vancouver, Wa.Delia2002 Ford Ranger

Ki
Review №41

Love bringing my car here! Very professional, informative, and always keep me updated on things that need service so my car is always in tip top shape! Had my alignment done this visit, and my car drives like a dream now! So very happy with my service. Only place I trust my car to!

vi
Review №42

Very friendly and helpful fast service 🙂

Co
Review №43

I needed to get my vehicle towed and called Meineke. They helped me get a tow within an hour and had my vehicle in their shop before closing time on a Saturday. They called on Monday morning with what the the issues were, and had the repairs completed by Monday afternoon. Very helpful and informative on what was causing the issue. I will definitely bring my vehicle back to them.

Lo
Review №44

Super friendly, informative, fair except now my car isnt running. The one thing I took it in for didnt get resolved so a bit aggro at this point.

Br
Review №45

Great shop, that knows theyre stuff,Gave me the best price, even squeezed me in with no appt. Luckily. Would definitely recommend. I know Ill be a return customer.

Ne
Review №46

I did have an appointment and they managed to take my car in.. Great service and in a timely manner.Thanks again guys

Ti
Review №47

Great customer service with quality work!

Ma
Review №48

Very professional and great value for the money. Recommended by a friend and very satisfied. I will be back for all my other repairs.

Da
Review №49

These guys are nice and they know what they’re doing

De
Review №50

Always pleased with their work and prices. My three adult children recommended them to me.

Ed
Review №51

My experience was amazing they got me in right away, where very friendly and fair . Will use them again .

Na
Review №52

They wonderfully skilled and nice.

J
Review №53

Amazing service. I will be using them again, and I will buy them beers again.

Ti
Review №54

During the recent heavy snow fall my wifes car had the plastic shield underneath the engine compartment come loose. I called Meinike and was able to get in right away. When we went to pay they said not to worry and asked only that we use them for future needs. Well be back!

Xx
Review №55

Too expensive Car Care Center. We came with our car and gave them to fix it. When we came we payed to much for it and it’s still not working. Thank you, but this is not really what I would recommend.

L
Review №56

Took my neglected Scion in for ‘the works’. They did an awesome and unbelievably fast job!!

Co
Review №57

Good guys tell you what you need to hear

DA
Review №58

Excellent service in minimal time with great quality at a great price. I would definitely recommend them to everyone.

Ca
Review №59

Great experience here! Got a lot of work done for a great price, and they were efficient and friendly and explained everything well.

Sa
Review №60

I woke up to my Ford having pretty severe damage to its front passenger side control arm, it was almost completely bent in half and were all still baffled as to how it could have happened. I brought my vehicle into Meineke and was met with extremely professional, thorough and respectful staff. My vehicle was ready that same day! Quick and easy.The one and only thing I would say, is that the staff seldom wore their masks, (Chris did the entire time and I greatly appreciated it!!) and if they were wearing them, they would be beneath their noses. It made me a little bit uncomfortable because I have extremely bad asthma.All in all, though, I would definitely recommend these guys to friends and family. Thank you!

Br
Review №61

These guys have saved me so much headache and heartache. I had some faulty work done at another shop and they took care of absolutely everything for me, including documenting everything done wrong that nearly fried my electrical system. Chris answered every question before I could ask it and they all treated me like I was a friend, not just a customer or a car problem. And they had my car back to me in one business day! I will never go anywhere else again!!

Cy
Review №62

Very nice and knowledgeable manager and staff.

Je
Review №63

We always work well together thank you for all your help

Ja
Review №64

I’ve gone to Meineke for all of my vehicles repairs and maintenance since 2015. Best service AND best price. They diagnose issues I’ve had and solve them the first time which from my personal experience is hard to come by.

An
Review №65

Guys at the shop saved me some long hours in the cold fair pricing and all around great customer service.

ch
Review №66

This place is great. Hard working professional people. If I hadnt moved out of the area I would keep going there. I always knew that if I see Rodney behind the desk I would be very well taken care of.

Wi
Review №67

Good service and prices.

Ai
Review №68

Ive been going there for over 4 years and have never had any issues after getting work done on my vehicle. If anything did happen, they stood by their work and warranties.

Ra
Review №69

Is a good shop very professional

Da
Review №70

Professional and friendly. The mechanic was up front with his pricing for a starter issue. Ive worked on more vehicles then I care to remember. What would have taken me two days and a mess load of swear words they did in a couple of hours. As a backyard farm mechanic from old it is hard to gain my trust, these guys did give em a try.

Co
Review №71

I stopped in to see if they could install a 3/5 drop kit on my old c-10 pickup, and they told me to bring it in and they would have it done that day. I was driving it that evening. Super honest, super knowledgeable, super friendly, and they thanked me for allowing them to work on my truck.Winner winner!

W
Review №72

AAA had just jump started my Honda and recommended I have the battery charged by a mechanic. I called my Meineke and Chris had me come right in. So thankful as I needed a new battery. I was in & out in under an hour with a recommendation to replace the alternator on my 1997 Honda Accord! Great work as always!

Aa
Review №73

Great service and competitive prices on repair work.

je
Review №74

The very best auto mechanics in Vancouver! Amazing service, amazing Management. This is the ONLY place to take your vehicle. They fixed my vehicle when no one else could and for a fraction of what others quoted me.

Ma
Review №75

Got my oil changed mucho quicky, and out the door 😁

Ka
Review №76

They installed a cover over my catalytic converter to prevent theft. They were a quarter of the price of the dealership! Excellent work! Friendly! Easy to use!

Ro
Review №77

I was happy that I got a discount for my clutch repair. Thank you for fixing it

Ti
Review №78

Beware - This place is about as unprofessional as they get. My friend had to get some work done on her car and brought it to the 4th plain Meineke. Since it is in a somewhat seedy area and her car had to stay overnight she wanted to drive by to make sure it was safe. Id say we drove by around 1145-12PM at night and there were guys standing around in the door of the shop where the cars are and they were drinking and smoking. Not sure what they were smoking as I said we just drove by - but I dont think she appreciates having cigarette smoke lingering in her car - or would anyone else. OR having the people that are working on the cars blasted. I can tell what a beer looks like and was not happy to see there appeared to be a party going on. Take your car someplace else where there is standards and policies. Cant speak to the quality of work since I myself havent had any work done.

Da
Review №79

Spent 2700. Getting repairs,tune up, and emissions. My check engine light came back on throwing a code to do with the e.g.r. valve. I kid you not I had the vehicle back 7 times to fix it. Sure no charge, but they never did fix it, finally took it to another shop that easily fixed it the first time. They also showed me my worn out spark plugs that never got changed during my tune up. Ive never felt so cheated on my whole life, wish I could file criminal charges. However, Rodney at the counter was very friendly

Do
Review №80

I made an appointment online and when I arrived was told their scheduling system does not sync with their shop system so it would ibe about an hour before my oil change was complete. I came back an hour later and my vehicle had not moved yet. I was told it would be in shortly. My appointment was at 11 and my oil change was not complete until 1:30. The shop guy was nice, but Meineke really needs to sync their system or have people call the shop for an appointment.

Ca
Review №81

Thorough diagnostics, fair pricing. Theyll get the job done for you no matter what, and without trying to pull one over on you like other mechanics, or charging a ridiculous amount like dealerships. Would take my car here for just about anything.

Ak
Review №82

The team is always super friendly and explains everything to me. I have never had a bad experience there and have been going to them for about two years. I highly recommend this location.

Te
Review №83

Everyone is always polite and professional

Th
Review №84

Sam was great! Thanks for helping me.

ka
Review №85

Great place. Got my air conditioning fixed. Checked things first to make sure it wasnt the compressor. Fixed it fast and not super expensive. Got to use a discount coupon. And checked everything a week later to make sure everything was working

Sa
Review №86

One Meineke out of town did $1600 worth of work while I was on a biz trip. Got it home...and another problem occurs. A 2nd Meineke refused to do the work. Had it towed to a 3rd Meineke. Said they’d have it done on Friday no problem. Didn’t get called til late morning Saturday. After $1k in work at this one, I go to pick up the car: there’s a tool still plugged into it...it’s out of wiper fluid...it’s dirty. Just not impressed at all, by any of the 3 Meineke shops I had to deal with.

Ar
Review №87

This Meineke is the only shop that I trust with my vehicle. Rodney is the manager and he is an honest guy. He wont try to sell you something you dont need or jack up the price after its done. I recommend these guys %110.

Da
Review №88

Great guys here!!!

Ca
Review №89

I had an alarm going off in my car it was that check oil pressure indicator alarm it took a little while but they ordered my part and fix the problem don’t like the high prices but the problem is solved thank you

Na
Review №90

Friendly, honest respectful, will come back.

Th
Review №91

Chris Scorcio was helpful and kind. The work was done on time.

Jo
Review №92

I have had a lot of work done at this shop. they have been very professional fast and have had no problems with the repairs. I recamend them to any one that needs a reliable mechanic

Ag
Review №93

It was just an oil change but it was great service. Definitely going back. Saved me some money and time.

CO
Review №94

Chris was awesome-my car was fixed the same day and there were no surprises- I’ll definitely go back if I need more car services!

Le
Review №95

The people at #2282 Meineke car care center are very helpful, professional, and courteous. Ivas having issues with my car and when I called around they actually listened to what I said. They also got me a very reasonable deal on fixing my window. I would recommend this Meineke to family and friends.

Da
Review №96

Theyve done an amazing job for me several times.

Ge
Review №97

The people r bery Cain and helpful and they nou the work thanks my friends

Da
Review №98

This is a 5 star business. Great service and repair. The cost is lower and the repair technicians are experienced and very good. Rodney and Jamie are great customer service and very good knowledge on cars.

Mo
Review №99

Great place

Br
Review №100

The service was excellent. I came in close to closing time and they still repaired my tire. Very professional; however, $43 to plug a tire, I thought, was excessive payment.

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  • Address:3420 E, E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661, United States
  • Site:https://meineke.com/locations/wa/vancouver-2282/?pid=2282
  • Phone:+1 360-450-0117
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto radiator repair service
  • Auto tune up service
  • Brake shop
  • Car battery store
  • Car repair and maintenance
  • Mechanic
  • Muffler shop
  • Oil change service
  • Tire shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Sunday:8AM–4:30PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:No
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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