AR MECHANIC

Chad Coppin

★★★★★

a year ago

My 2007 Toyota Sienna had a water pump fail, engine overheated and shutdown. Brought it to a different mechanic who said the engine was comprimised and needed to be replaced. Brought it to Alex at AR Mechanic and realized that the engine did not need replacing. He was able to get my car back on the road at a fraction of the cost from the previously given estimate. I highly recommend AR and his crew to anybody looking for honest, trustworthy service. Thanks Alex!

Jacob Loisel

★★★★★

2 years ago

I took my 2004 Silverado in for some repairs and Alex was very honest and easy to work with. Alex was up front with how much it will cost and there wasn’t any surprises on the bill. He isn’t trying to rip people off like other shops would and he looked over the whole truck and found some other needed repairs. As well as recommending what should be replaced in the future. I would recommend him to anyone. Very professional automotive shop I won’t go anywhere else. Make the right decision and call Alex he will get you back on the road worry free.

Eric Drechsler

★★★★★

2 years ago

My Diesel Ford E350 van had a serious breakdown on the I-5 (engine oil leaking everywhere!) and this garage was recommended to me by a local. Alex is very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly; he got me back on the road swiftly and even offered continued support. 2500km later I am sitting in the desert sun and thank him for the masterful surgery on my home on wheels. This is the kind of mechanic I have been looking for - if I were a local, this garage would be my choice.

Erika MacGillivray

★★★★★

3 years ago

I'm all for supporting small businesses. Alex and his team are amazing. After my husband passed, who was my mechanic, I had slight anxiety when needing to find someone to fix my brakes on my Mazda. I was referred to Alex and he and his team took care of my brakes. I trust Alex and his team so much that I brought my husbands beloved Jeep for them to checkout before I take it out on the road. If you're looking for a genuine honest mechanic the AR Mechanics is definitely where you want to go.

Slade Scott

★★★★★

2 years ago

I needed some exhaust repairs done to my Sprinter Van and called to see if they could help. Alex got me in very quickly to assess the work and worked with me to fit my schedule. The work they did was top quality, professiona, and reasonably priced. I will definitely recommend AR Mechanic to my friends.

G S

★★★★★

6 years ago

I’ve owned 3 cars and any time I’ve needed help in resolving issues with my cars , I’ve gone to Alex and his shop for help. I really appreciate the thoroughness of explaining the issues I’ve had with my car every time I needed something fixed (me being a girl, I don’t know much about cars 🤣). Alex has helped me see how much other places give you the runarounds, and charge an arm and a leg for some of the simplest stuff . I recommend Alex and his shop to anyone that is looking for an honest mechanic and who wants things done efficiently. Alex and his shop stand behind their work 100%! Thanks for always being such a great help to me with my car problems Alex/AR Mechanics !!

Rachel Hardin

★★★★★

6 years ago

My left headlight was out and I was told by Jiffy Lube that it was a wiring issue and not just my bulb. I was referred to Alex at AR mechanics through the awesome staff at O'Rielly Auto parts, and Alex not only helped me right away but also stayed open late on a Friday night to get my lights working. Turned out that Jiffy Lube had just lied about replacing and trying a new bulb, but Alex was completely reasonable and kind enough to not only put in a new bulb but also do a full car inspection before I left. He showed me areas of concern with my car and assured me that if my dealership is unable to do work in a reasonable time that he will help. Amazing service, two super cute kittens that are helpers, and for once I didn't feel like I was being taken advantage of at a mechanic shop! I HIGHLY recommend visiting AR Mechanics for all your car needs!

Corinne Pettyjohn

★★★★★

3 years ago

Alex is wonderfully helpful in talking clients through the exact issue with their vehicle. The time spend in the shop was hardly any at all, with an overall great turn-around time. The tow truck was able to get my vehicle to the location without issue and even appropriate after hours accommodation for key drop-off. Would definitely recommend in time of need!

Chelsea King

★★★★★

4 years ago

When you come to this shop you get the royal treatment. Honest, extremely knowledgeable and friendly are a few words I would use to describe Alex. I was new to the area and asked someone at an auto parts store for a recommendation and without hesitation he gave me Alex’s number. The guys at the shop even set me up with a loaner car to use while mine was being fixed! Who else would do that? I wish I still lived in the area because I wouldn’t go to anyone else! Thank you Alex and everyone at the shop!

Stephon Muller

★★★★★

6 years ago

Ive known Alex the owner since he was 19 or 20 years old. Even then i thought he was am exceptional young man. His work ethic and honesty filters down into his constant pursuit to excellence and customer service. Every chance i get, as an autoparts specialist, i recommend Alex/ AR Mechanics to everyone that needs an honest reliable mechanic to get their vehicles on the road safely and always a good price! ( he has my car now😉)

Ian Ingoglia

★★★★★

4 years ago

Alex is a good dude. Took my 99 f-250 7.3 in to diagnose a bad sound. Figured it out quick, fixed it and fixed an exhaust leak. He also sat down with me and provided detailed maintenance instructions so that I keep my Diesel engine running forever.

Margarita Antonyuk

★★★★★

6 years ago

Can't go wrong with AR Mechanic. Alex is very knowledgeable, reliable, professional, great at diagnostics, and does quality work. I was very impressed with the work he did on my GMC Sierra truck for a reasonable price. I highly recommend this place to all my family and friends. Worth checking out!

Blair Murphy

★★★★★

6 years ago

I would highly recommend Alex/AR Mechanic to family and friends in the area. It was easy to set up an appointment and locate the shop. Alex is easy to talk to, kind and honest. Thanks for the recommendation from O'Reillys! I will continue coming to this shop for all my car needs in the future.

Wendee Cousins

★★★★★

5 years ago

We can't thank Alex enough for the work on our Corolla. He was friendly, professional and most importantly honest. Not only did he do a good job, he did it at less than half the price we were quoted by another shop! We are pleased with his work and he will definitely see us again! Wish there was a way to give him 6 stars!

17 Odushkin

★★★★★

6 years ago

AR Mechanic is the #1 place I would take my cars. Alex the owner is always on the mark, knowledgeable and honest work done in a professional manor. Not only does he do fantastic work, he is also friendly. I highly recommend him.

Nataliya Dubrava

★★★★★

Edited 5 years ago

Alex is a great mix of honesty, professionalism and willingness to provide the best customer care to serve his client. He is a true Car Doctor and a wonderful person with a big heart who will take extra steps to help with all your car problems and needs. AR MECHANIC business has saved me so much time, money and hassle with all my cars concerns during the last year and half. Please, make sure to experience Alex's skills before you go anywhere else! The very first time I called was when my car died in the middle of the road at 7:30 pm. He came to tow-away my car without ever seeing me in person. He has also worked on weekend to make sure my car was ready for the road before snow hit Bellingham last winter. Do you know anyone else who will do that anymore? I, personally, have serviced two of my cars at his shop (Chrysler Cirrus and Hyundai Elantra). Both cars have had wide range of issues being diagnosed and fixed: from oil/freon change to complete car engine failure repair. Alex went above and beyond in every possible way to make all that cars problems a positive experience for me. Every time I call or even stop by the shop with my next urgent car matter, he never refuses to help, no matter how busy he might be! I trust Alex's experience and aptitude and highly recommend AR MECHANIC shop to everyone who is looking for the best and honest car service in Bellingham! Thank you Alex for your talent, skills and kindness!

jesse fremolaro

★★★★★

6 years ago

Amazing workmanship and friendly staff, brought my 2014 mustang in for some diagnostics off of a referral from a friend. Car had a check engine light and was running rough, was a simple fix of a sensor but was also updated on several other areas to watch as my car gets up in miles. I had another quote done for future work and it was reasonably priced! Thanks again Alex!!