Doc's Auto Center in
Bothell West (WA)

My 2017 Chevrolet Equinox essentially jumped train due to a known issue that a recall was never issued for. The car was physically fine but the motor was done. Doc diagnosed it a day later, gave me a discount because it was Christmas as well as was patient with me when several tows flaked on me because of the holidays. If you need an HONEST, FAIR, EXPERIENCED and kind mechanic, please call Docs. I couldn't give them more than 5 stars but they absolutely deserve that!

In July, my Ford F-150 started having all sorts of problems. Engine knocking, rough starts, sputtering, limp mode, etc. I called up Doc and had the truck towed to his shop. He was able to get me in, same day, and diagnose all of the problems within 24 hrs of dropping off the truck with him. Turns out, my truck was worse for wear than I had thought and the repair cost would have been more than the truck was worth. Instead of insisting on repairs, which would have costed me thousands, Doc advised me to cut my losses. I did have the option to repair it if I wanted to, but I sincerely appreciate him and his team’s honesty and insistence about it. Other shops I’ve had the displeasure of giving my business to would have tried to rake me over the coals, but not Doc! You can tell as soon as you meet Doc and his team that they know their craft very well, and will take care of you and your vehicle to the best of their abilities.

Doc is wonderful he is so thorough at explaining and takes the time to show you what might be wrong he also rescued me 2 times. What a guy I appreciate him so much and my car is running fabulous.

I highly recommend Doc's. I really liked the mechanic, who was very genuine and trustworthy. The shop was gritty and not shiny so don't expect that, but it was absolutely super legit. I will use them again and will recommend it to all of my friends. They could have charged me way, way more. Apparently my engine light was only on because my gas cap wasn't on tight enough. He told me about my transmission leak and was honest about how much it would cost to actually fix... and because my car was so old, he didn't even recommend it. He even took the time to show me how to check the transmission fluid to be sure it stays full. I really appreciated their time, attention, and straight forwardness. As a woman, I have experienced mechanics lying to raise their charges. I really trusted Doc's. Hoping this review gets them even more business. GO HERE! Also, there's a cool collection of vintage cars there (my pic).

The first mechanic I’ve ever been to in my life: Doc’s auto shop. I recently got my license and doc was recommended to me by a friend who’s been going to Doc for years. I knew nothing about cars, nothing. Now? I know most things under my hood, I know how to bargain, I know business is business. Doc not only took his time answering my questions, but he welcomed them! He explained everything in detail and let me look for myself. Not very many genuine hardworking people out there, if you need anything car related this is the only place you need to be. Affordable rates isn’t even the word! I am extremely appreciative to now know this gem of an auto shop run by Doc. Go here, don’t hesitate!

Called for assistance with a local breakdown. Doc met me at the site, quickly diagnosed the issue, pulled the car back to the shop and had it up and running again inside of an hour. Friendly service, reasonably priced. Much appreciated.

Doc is like a doctor, except for your vehicle. He seems to treat the vehicles in his care like a doctor treats patients. We’ve never known him to upsell anything unnecessary, and in our experience he does quality, grade A work at reasonable prices. When we’ve had parts changed, he’s showed us everything that came out and what condition they were in. Highly recommend Doc’s shop - we’re glad we found him and glad he’s in business. His shop is always busy because he does good work at good rates.

My boyfriend referred me to Docs auto because they fixed his truck a few years ago and had great service. I took my car in on Monday to have my front brakes fixed. Very happy. Will definitely return to have any other issues fixed. Great customer service. Fast and efficient. Highly recommend.

My car broke down and I called and Doc answered. I I had my car towed to his Auto shop that day. It was fixed by the next day! I was so happy and relieved! Doc is a super nice guy. He does great work! I'm very happy. I will definitely go back . Thank you Doc!

Doc’s is hands down the best auto repair I’ve ever been too. With good prices and trustworthy mechanics this place is a gem. I felt safe and secure having them work on my car. Big thanks to Doc and Cameron for all the help! Thank you and I will come back if there is any issues with my other cars. Thank you!

Doc was incredible! He is extremely quick and in my experience, very reasonably priced. For me, the most important thing is that I trust him! Thank you Doc for your help with my Ford Explorer! Ray

I called a mechanic who had recently moved his operation to a location different than Bothell, and he recommended Doc and said "They're good people." My experience backed this up. Calling him about leaking coolant at 9 am in the morning, he told me to bring it over right then. I brought it in, and he had it diagnosed and fixed in 5 hours. Doc is personable, kind, and helpful to somebody who knows nothing about cars like me. Will be going to him in the future.

Getting involved in a serious car accident is extremely stressful. To find a decent, honest and very knowledgeable auto mechanic could be stressful too. I was very lucky to find Doc who helped me to resolve complicated issues and to recommend the best solution. We are new in this area and are very fortunate to have a mechanic we can trust. Thank you Doc!

The hinge on my son’s hood broke and it was barely secured. Looked for a local auto body shop and read the reviews on Doc’s Auto Center. Doc did not disappoint! We ordered 2 hinges and within a couple days Doc squeezed us into his already booked schedule to replace the hinges and reattach the hood. Hood opens, closes and latches perfectly. Top- notch customer service and first-rate professional work! Couldn’t be happier with our service! Highly recommend Doc’s Auto Center for all your car’s services! Thanks Doc for saving the day! What an awesome guy!

If you have your car in a serious accident, Doc's is pretty much the only guy around that can fix it. All of these other body shops are pretty much corporate owned, and they will only work on minor fender benders from insurance companies. They will only do the gravy jobs, because most insurances will total your car at the slightest damage. Not Doc's. This guy is old school craftsmanship and honesty rolled into one. All the other body shops refused to do work on my daughter's vehicle. One shop even started the work and then piled all of the parts in the back and said they wouldn't work on it. Doc's took a look at it and did the work. He may take a little while and his business practices may be a little odd, but just have faith. He will get your car fixed right, for a good price and won't reject the work like all of the other body shops in the area.

Always has a spare moment to check out and,for the most part, give you an estimate on any repairs or replacement parts you may need on your car. So, even though I usually try calling ahead of time- he'll usually do estimates right then and there/on the spot, & then lastly, depending on the size of the job, he'll have you bring your car in the next day and you'll have it home/back on the road usually in a couple of hours time (that same day). He's always straight up with you- especially when it comes to cost. If you have X amount of money and he spends more than what you told him you were able to do, he just (at least for my Honda) told me that it wasn't a big deal to fix/replace so it was on him ?. Super friendly, trustworthy, and reliable! Thanks doc & staff! ??

I was referred to Doc's from Cornerstone Roofing who has been doing business with Doc for years. I had no heat in my vehicle and they took my car in early morning as a drop off so I could get to work and I was able to pick it up the same day after work and they had flushed my truck many times and got the heat running as normal. The cost and timing were on point and I highly recommend this company for all services. The mechanics are not only skilled professionals but are nice and great to work with. Thank you guys for the service your provide! Blessed to be in good hands at your company! Mahalo ~ Lish

I have seen Doc's Auto Center when driving down Hwy 527 for 30 plus years but had never stopped in to use their services.  I recently had my car hit while parked by the curb.  The insurance had me take the car to an auto body shop for the estimate.  I got the estimate but the company said they couldn't do the job because they couldn't get all the parts.  I have a 15 year old, limited production vehicle.  I called two other body shops and got the same story.  I asked the third one who I might see that could do it and he said check out Doc's because he is known for restoring older cars.  I stopped by and met with Doc.  Really nice guy and easy to work with.  He said he could get some of the parts and rebuild that parts they couldn't get.  I decided to go with them and they did a really good job.  The mechanic I had used for years has retired and based on my experience with the auto body work I will be having Doc's Auto Center as my go to place in the future for maintenance and repairs on my cars.

Great guy who does great service. Great family owned small business. I had to get my brakes replaced and Doc was on top of it in no time. He took the time to show me my old brakes, what was wrong (caliper broke) and my new ones. A few weeks later I was still hearing squeaking in my new brakes and he told me to come in and he'd take a look. He took the time to lift my car and show me that there shouldn't be anything wrong but if it continued to come in and he'd replace them again under their warranty no charge.

I went to Doc's Auto Center to have them inspect a truck I was interested in purchasing from a local dealership. I was extremely impressed with the quality of the inspection performed and the extensive communication given by Doc. The truck I was looking at seemed impeccable at first glance but was secretly home to a plethora of issues. From almost invisible body repairs to leaky seals and replaced parts, Doc ultimately saved me from thousands of dollars in repairs. I'm not usually somebody who writes reviews but felt compelled to after the fantastic service I received. I highly recommend Doc's Auto Center for their pre-buy inspection at the least, but plan to start coming here for all my mechanical needs.

We have been taking our vehicles to Doc's for almost 10 years for a reason. The service is unmatched and that is why I send all my friends and coworkers to Doc's. Having a mechanic that you can trust and knowing they will do everything to get you back on the road quickly, is priceless. Earlier this year, the transmission on my Dodge Ram Diesel was slipping real bad. I took it to Doc's and assumed i would be forking over $4k+ to get it fixed. Doc and his team investigated the system and identified the issue to be a failed water pump that tripped my computer. He replaced the pump, put on a new timing belt, and reset my computer. I was back in business the next day and only $600 out of pocket. Doc and his team are the best, and every interaction has been amazing. Thanks Doc!

Doc and his auto services are outstanding. I brought my car in for some rusty brakes - I wanted a second opinion after the dealership quoted me an absurd amount for the repair. Doc looked through the notes from the dealership - not only did he crush them on price but he made sure they weren't just trying to upsell me unneeded parts. I brought it in and the brakes (front and back) were done the next day. The price was more than fair and Doc runs an honest, hardworking shop. The brakes feel and sound (that is, silent) perfect and I couldn't be happier. 5/5 can't recommend him enough.

Doc is great, a good man. I and my whole family have been using doc as our mechanic for years now. Fair prices and quality work done by a man who owns and runs a family business. I highly recommend him for all your auto work. As long as I live in Washington Docs auto will be my mechanic.

Doc is awesome, I have a coolant issue of two coolants added together, and he’s trying to save me as much money as possible rather than pushing me into the shop to have it fixed. No pressure at all. This business seems more like the guy on the block that helps out rather than in it for the money although he would definitely do it for you. Looking forward to using Docs for anything and everything in the future. HIGHLY recommended over any other shops.

Doc is a great humble mechanic. He is kind, polite and puts customer first. My car broke down 2 days before Christmas, My car would start and immediately shut off, hence it was not drive-able. I reached Doc on phone and he accommodated my request for same day inspection in his busy schedule. He was able to diagnose the problem quickly and replace the faulty instrument the next day. I got my car back in less than 24 hours. Great Guy. I would recommend him to anybody.

I heard about Doc's Auto Center through my buddy. He referred me to Doc's and said they guy was exceptionally good! I was hesitant to call just because I had a couple difficult situations with some very rude people at other car places that day, but I took the advice of our friend and called Doc up. Thank goodness I did!! Doc's Auto was immediately helpful! You can tell it's a family owned and operated business, which I love, and they really take care of their customers. From the first phone conversation all the way to when I picked my car up, I felt like I was being taken care of with amazing service! Doc was a straight shooter, he told me upfront costs and walked me through everything. Something came up with my car while he was working on it and Doc kept me in the loop along the way and even called me to go over a couple different options. Even though they were booked out 30+ days, Doc still made time to get my car in. I was, and still am, very impressed with this business. Doc and his business has earned a client for life! I've told multiple people about his business already. Get to Doc's Auto Center if you have any car needs!! =)

We had someone lined up to fix some dents and scratches on our car, but after our calls weren't returned- we were forced to find someone else in a short time frame. I found Doc's by looking online for a good auto body repair shop in Bothell. Because ratings were high, I gave them a call and set an appointment. Doc was very friendly and down to earth and took a good look at my car to see what kind of work needed to be done. I told him my budget and he agreed to stick to it. When it came time to pick up the car, I didn't expect that it would look as good as it did. I was blown away! Doc went above and beyond and got it done in the time frame we needed it done by. The charge for the work was exactly what we had budgeted. It's a rare thing these days to find someone sticks to their word and doesn't try to make extra money off people when fixing their car. I am so thankful to have found Doc's Auto Center and I will recommend them to everyone I know who needs auto body repair or a good mechanic! He is trustworthy, friendly and all the good reviews about him are true. He also gets things done in a reasonable time frame.