About Business
Dave's Valley Auto Clinic brings expert Car Repair solutions to the local community in Auburn, WA, Kent. From Auto repair shop, Auto electrical service, Auto tune up service to complex Car Repair projects, they maintain high standards of service quality. Local residents in Auburn, WA appreciate their attention to detail, leading to a consistent 4.7/5 rating from 483 reviewers. By focusing on the specific requirements of the Auburn, WA area, they have built a loyal following among local Car Repair customers. Explore their full range of Car Repair services and see why they are a preferred choice for customers across Auburn, WA and beyond.
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Andy Tompkins
★★★★★
a year ago
First time customer at Dave's, 10/10 communication, service, and work. I feel like I was told exactly what my car needed and was charged fairly for it. Even when given an opportunity to up charge me for work I didn't need (a part I thought needed replaced but ended up being totally fine) they were straight shooters and didn't gouge me for extra parts/labor. Highly recommend and will be returning for all my vehicle maintenance needs.
J
★
☆☆☆☆
8 years ago
I towed my truck into "daves joke of the valley" with(i thought) a seized up pulley on tuesday. I also wanted them to service my transmission and diagnose what i figured to be a more than minor hard shift issue from 1st to 2nd. I explained to them i own/operate a small remodeling company and im scheduled out for 2 weeks with 9 different clients so please keep me in the loop. I needed my truck repaired right and timely which is why I bit the bullet and went to the 100/hr place. The next day i believe, they tell me they started my truck up to diagnose it and the tensioner pulley was "grenaiding" so they changed it for $187. They are very confident that my valve body is the problem in my trans and will fix it for $1000 it will be done by friday, monday afternoon at the latest. I spend the rest of the day rescheduling appointments, apologizing etc. So friday rolls around i hear nothing, i call, "no not today but youll be ready to go for sure early monday afternoon". I call monday around 12:30, "oh well were still looking into it but we should know something real quick". They call back an hour later and say the clutch is blown all apart in there you need to rebuild the whole thing($3000)". This is an hour before they said it would be done and they have just pulled the pan off to look. No phone call no update, just wait till the last minute and try to knock out $1000 worth of work in a few hours. Nice, non-sense i thought i paid 100/hr to avoid. So again i spend the day making apologetic phone calls trying to save as much of my business/reputation as i can. Non-sense i paid 100/hr to avoid. They say it will be rebuilt/ready by the end of the week(friday). It took them 6 days to take a pan off and look when all the work was supposed to be done by then(without so much as a phone call), but they're gonna rebuild the entire transmission in 4, ok. Needless to say these people have shown they shouldnt be trusted to take theyre own estimates seriously so i assume tuesday in my scheduling and hope for the best. Supprisingly i get a call late thursday afternoon and its all done ready to go. Wow great! I say itll be friday maybe monday before i can get it they say no problem. Monday i come in to pick up my truck. I ask about the $187 pulley. Blown off/"diagnostics". I ask why my battery is dead and can you come jump me. I ask why my radiator is a gallon low (theres a slow leak they found i couldnt afford to fix) and they didnt top it off. Then i start it up and ask why its idling/running so rough and why its surging when it starts. They blow me off. Then i ask why my brand new transmission sounds so loud shifting out of park. Blown off. All excuses i paid 100/hr to avoid. They refuse to admit they have some responsibility in any of this and wont even look at it without charging me (i just handed then $3200) all the while treating me as if im trying to scam them. They tell me they didnt do anything that could possibly cause any of this and its always done that stuff since its been here (it was towed in so what does that even mean? More non-sense?) Why they didnt call to ask if its always run like its firing on 1/2 the cylinders, or how they did any valid $100/hr diagnostic on it without even acknowledging this problem i dont know. They say "well its been sitting here since the middle of last week maybe thats why", implying they arent some kind of a storage yard and whats wrong with me, "well the check engine light is on" (why didnt they check into that? Or ask me?) and they tell me to drive it a few days and see what happens. More non-sense i paid 100/hr to avoid. As i drive off later i realize they have broke my window (it had trouble before) and in doing so have wrecked the door latch mechanizms and broke the trim around it. Not a word mentioned to me, more non-sense! These people have completely erroded all trust and faith in the business client relationship by showing a consistent pattern of negligent dissregard for theyre responsibilities as a reputable shop and they're obligations to they're warranties.
Rene Fuller
★★★★★
a year ago
Great communication. What impressed me most, was getting an inspection resulting in a text message with pictures of all the problems that needed fixing. It made everything easy to understand and gives you full control of what needs to be fixed and what can wait. I felt well taken care of and am very satisfied with their work. And yes, I will be back. Oh, and best of all, we got a loaner for free. All we needed to do was make sure the tank was full when we gave it back! - Rene
John Scola
★★★★★
4 months ago
I have a old pickup and these guys always do an amazing job when I bring it in. Brandon is friendly and professional! Highly recommended for auto repairs.
Darius Calugay
★★★★★
8 months ago
Brandon and his staff at Dave’s Valley Auto Clinic are amazing! It’s my first time here and I’m a little worried about the work and experience they do. I wasn’t disappointed with my decision to have them repair my car. During the process of repairing it, they have me informed and updated what would be the cost for the repair and work involved. I’m happy with the results of the repair and I’m confident with them for future repairs. I will highly recommend them!
Vivian Johnson
★★★★★
7 months ago
Saul went above and beyond servicing my car. All communication had to be by phone and was done in a timely manner. They even drove to Covington to pick me up and bring me back to the shop to get my car. I highly recommend Dave's Valley auto repair. Thanks again.
Bruce Eads
★★★★★
6 months ago
I broke down in Auburn while towing a teardrop with my daughter looking for a place for her to live on a tight schedule. I was in a major bind. I got two recommendations from local auto shops directing me to this shop citing it as fair trustworthy and competent. Brandon and Saul squeezed me in to an already tight schedule and turned my car around in 36 hours. They fixed a ghost in my Lexus’ engine that had been haunting me for weeks supposedly fixed by my local mechanic in engine not firing up. Truly nice people who helped me out in a jam providing competent and timely service at a fair price doing backflips to get it done in time. These guys are destined for a place in Auto Repair Heaven saving my bacon when I needed it most. Thanks Brandon and Saul!!
Michelle B.
★★★★★
Edited 8 months ago
I hate having and paying for car issues but I LOVE coming to Dave’s. The guys are great—very personable and funny too. They explain things in a way that’s easy for me to understand. I feel confident that when I drive off the lot my car will be safe. Several of my family members bring their cars to Dave’s and you should too.
Don Dessens
★★★★★
a month ago
I had a problem with the EVAP system and cruise control that were not working! Three others tried in vain to fix the problems but they failed! Dave’s had the knowledge and tenacity to fix the issues when no one else did! Thanks to Dave’s!!!!
Kate Matos
★★★★★
4 months ago
Love working with Dave's. They will share an electronic inspection report with observations and photos + a separate online document that provides line-item quotes and the option to approve each proposed repair. The whole process is transparent, easy to use, and sets clear expectations.
Kendra Lorrene
★★★★★
7 months ago
Brandon was absolutely amazing to work with! From the moment I arrived, he made the entire process easy and stress-free. He took the time to explain everything clearly, without any pressure or upselling, which really showed me how honest and trustworthy this auto clinic is. That kind of integrity is so hard to find these days, and it gave me complete confidence in the service I was receiving. On top of that, the customer service was excellent—friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. I left feeling taken care of and with peace of mind knowing my vehicle was in great hands. I’ll definitely be coming back here for any future services and would highly recommend Brandon and this team to anyone looking for a reliable, honest auto shop.
Tobias Kuhn
★★★★★
Edited 4 months ago
The shop here was my last hope on my road trip. Very friendly, reliable and great service at fair prices. It went very fast and was excellently executed. Maybe a bit expensive, but the customer service is great and you have a guarantee on the replaced parts (at least that was the case for me) Edit: I was at another workshop that wanted almost four times the money for the same repair, so the prices here are really more than fair
Denny Scott
★★★★★
a year ago
Ist time using Dave's Auto Repair was very Impressed, got me scheduled in found the issue, gave me the cost estimate, $3000.00 cheaper then the Dealership was going to charge. Told me time frame kept to it. Repaired at cost was quoted by Jack, very nice professional guy. Car is Awesome now Great Job. Car was clean. Just a really good experience. The shop was clean, many stalls for all kinds of Repair work, I will bring my car here again, highly recommend you give them a try.
Troy Turner
★★★★★
a year ago
Hidden Gem! I’ve been going to Dave’s Valley Auto Clinic for years now. They always have given fair prices, treats you with respect and gives you realistic time frames. They also keep you updated and give you options. Brandon has always provided true guidance and advice to what service is being done and needs to be done. They keep you up to date via text and phone call which is nice so as to plan your day and schedule. Cannot recommend the team enough there at Dave’s – family feel and friendly staff at an affordable price in the end. A++
Alayna Soocey
★★★★★
3 months ago
Dave's is the best! I came in today with a sunroof leak on my 23 Buick Envision. They fixed it super fast and literally made my day. There is still good people out there!!!! I write this thru tears of gratitude 🙏 🥹 THANKS TO ALL THE GUYS AT DAVES!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL!!! From: that crazy postal chick ❤️
Greg Lerner
★★★★★
3 months ago
Dave's is a knowledgable, honest, fair priced repair shop. That might be the highest compliment possible for auto repairs. I have had them do work from oil changes to an engine replacement and they are timely and keep to their estimate... but best of all, they're just nice people!
Theresa Smith
★★★★★
a month ago
after being over charged and jerked around by a local dealership - i decided to find an independent shop instead -- so glad i did. While this will probably not be the cheapest -- you definitely get what you pay for. Customer service here is top notch. I needed my turbo replaced in my 2016 Ford Escape Titanium - i dropped it off on Monday, they had me a full diagnosis & estimate WITH PICTURES by lunch on Tuesday. I gave them the go ahead, they ordered the turbo to be sent up next day from Portland, and my car was finished by Friday afternoon. They were always friendly and extremely professional and even gave me a loaner at absolutely no charge. Blaze, Brandon, and Saul all handled my questions and concerns like the pros they are. I will definitely be back for future repairs.
Ben Mullins
★★★
☆☆
3 months ago
I've been bringing my vehicles to Dave's ever since I moved out here in 2021. They've typically done good and honest work at reasonably fair prices but sometimes they fall short and lately I find myself turning to them less and less and taking my business elsewhere. If you aren't mechanically inclined, definitely shop around and do your research before just agreeing to the cost of work. Dave's tends to be competitive on pricing for some things but can be on the high end or extremely outrageous for others. If you don't have a good pulse on vehicle maintenance or you don't do your homework, your ignorance will sometimes make you pay more than you need to at Dave's - sometimes as much or even more than dealership pricing. If you can buy the part yourself and do the work in less than 30 minutes, then you'll be saving yourself a lot of money over what they charge. If you can't do it yourself and the price they quoted is reasonable, then have them do the work for you as they will do a good quality job. But also don't be afraid to decline recommended work by them if the price is too high and go down the road for better priced service. Also, be sure to keep detailed records for the work you've had done by them. They've recommended work orders that they themselves have recently done previously for me and when I've pointed it out they apologized and removed it, but that makes the place feel a little shady. As if they either aren't on top of things by checking your vehicles history or by taking the time and care to really determine if you need it, or if they're just trying to double dip at your expense by adding unnecessary work. Overall, it's hard finding a perfect mechanic you know will take care of you and not take advantage of you. I'd say Dave's falls smack in the middle of that. Not too crazy you need to avoid altogether but definitely not so easy you can drop your guard.
Ray Brown
★★★★★
2 months ago
I went to Dave's for a Pre Purchase Inspection. Brandon spent a good amount of time explaining everything he saw during his test drive and inspection. Saul coordinated my concerns to his team and talked with me about them during the inspection. I think they did a great job. I bought the car given their thumbs up on the purchase. Thanks guys!
Becky Porras
★★★★★
3 weeks ago
Dave’s Valley Auto was friendly, thorough, and concise with everything my old Dodge truck needed immediately and what could be held off for a little more time. Refreshing and much appreciated. They took the time to explain the ‘why’ behind their findings. I will definitely be using them again.
