Google Reviews
Lindsay Bradbury

★★★★★
Edited 8 years ago
So grateful to find this place!! We were heading back to Centeral Oregon from Silverwood when the radiator on my Subaru Tribeca cracked. We called on a Saturday morning at 9:00 am and explained the situation to Jared. Two moms and four kids stranded out of state. He told us to come on down and had me back on the road by 2:00 pm. He had to order the parts from Coeur d'alene and we got to enjoy the town while we waited. I really appreciate Hayden Lake Automtove and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Daniel Kertson

★★★★★
Edited a year ago
Jared and his team always put in the extra effort to make you feel at home. They're busy, but well worth the wait and always fair with price.
Tom Breazeal

★
☆☆☆☆
12 years ago
This review's purpose is to warn people looking for where to take your vehicle when it needs to get fixed or checked-up. My car was dropped off during after hours as the owner told me was that was totally fine. I then didn't receive a call for about 2 or 3 weeks even though I had left a detailed note on the front seat with my phone number. I then called and left a message, rather irritated that I hadn't even been notified about anything, asking for an update on my car. It seemed that this message was what prompted the shop to finally start working on my car b/c soon after I then got a voicemail saying my car was ready. I waited to pick it up on my next day off-which was about a week away. I went to get the car and the mechanic told me he had no clue what was wrong with it. I had towed the car to his shop because it wouldn't start, even after we purchased a new battery and had checked the fluids. The mechanic told me he ran a few tests and the car randomly started. So he admitted that he fixed nothing yet charged me $109. I would have been fine paying for any labor/time put into the car but when the mechanic's answer is "I don't know what's wrong with it, but hey, it runs" and that the time frame was so long without even giving me a notice I thought he should have at least given me a price cut if not all my money back. I paid the bill and drove 20 mins home. The next morning the tire was flat so I tossed my studs in to go get them swapped over. 4 minutes into my drive the car died and wouldn't start for 30 seconds. Thankfully it started because I was on a busy road right in the middle of traffic. I then called the mechanic that had "worked" on the car and I obviously was a little frustrated. I told him my car died and while he started telling me the "tests" he did on it the car dies again, while I'm driving! I tell him my car just died again while I was driving and he gives me a tow number and tells me he'll look at it when he gets a chance......No "sorry, no apologies, nothing...So after experiencing terrible customer service and questionable service on my car I decide to take it somewhere else (after my car wouldn't start for 20 mins while sitting in the middle of the road-thankfully it started up again though). I took it to European Machine which has been night and day considered to Hayden Lake Automotive. They gave me time frames and met them. They diagnosed the problem and the car is now getting fixed properly. Night and day difference...Talking with numerous friends and family of my experience they told me I should ask for some or all of my money back. I left some messages for the mechanic and he basically said no and in one message even admitted to not even listening to the full length of one of my messages-great customer service. Hopefully this guy doesn't treat all his customers like that. In the end, if you'd like a long wait with no notification and then to get charged and have your car die on you soon after then go to Hayden Lake Automotive. Last but not least, I took the receipt that Hayden Lake Auto gave me to the new shop I went to and they scanned it over and handed it back and said they didn't need it. I think their exact words were "I don't know what's wrong, but here's a bill!". I hope this saves you time, money, energy, and frustration.
mopartruckdon

★★★★★
6 years ago
Jared at Hayden lake did a proper rebuild on my trucks transmission after it was rebuilt by another shop and almost four years later it's still shifting as good as the day i picked it up tows and drives amazing and worked with me to get what I wanted in performance and towing. I recommend this place to everyone I come across.
jeff hislop

★★★★★
5 years ago
Terrific mechanics shop. I will go back again. Nice and knowledgeable. Gave me a ride home then picked me up when all was done. That is a bonus! I felt Jared was honest and the mechanic Ivan new his stuff.
E Kent

★★★★★
8 years ago
Have had multiple ZF gearboxes repaired/rebuilt/re-manufactured here. Included was a 5HP24, an 01V, and several 5HP19s and intend to take the 4HP24 from another one of my Audis to Jared to be modified and rebuilt as needed. 10/10 service, and he has been UNDER on every invoice he has quoted to date. There have been situations where additional work was performed at my request, which raised the total, but it was necessary work that would have been missed by a lesser shop. I have nothing but praise here. They also have a line of house-built performance parts for the older Audis that are the cat's meow. Their service adviser are well experienced and honest. I would not hesitate sending my grandmother, my mother, my girlfriend or a daughter in here because they are so honest and respectful of everyone who comes through the door.
Kyle Eichelberger

★★★★★
7 years ago
These guys do great work and aren't afraid to troubleshoot any issue for practically any vehicle. In just my personal experience, they have fixed boat engines, all different makes and models of vehicles, and most recently my motorcycle - a Honda CBR600 F4i. Fair prices and quality mechanics - I recommend Hayden Lake Automotive to anyone who asks!
michelle White

★★★★★
6 years ago
Jared and his crew have been great working on our BMW with many issues. They tackled our car and fixed our electrical problems and had reasonable prices for fixing it. Would trust Hayden Lake Automotive with our future car needs.
Mike Lee

★★★★★
7 years ago
Had a problem with my air conditioning, more like it quit on 95+day. Took it to Hayden Lake Auto on a referral. They looked at it right away checked on parts and said they could do it the next day. They did this just as they said. The price I was quoted is the price I paid. Very happy with the work, would go back again and recommend them HIGHLY. Thanks guys, nice to see someone that does what they say .
Abby Holloway

★
☆☆☆☆
3 years ago
This is not a performance shop for Chevy fans. Poor service, and most importantly the worst communication ever. Installed heads and roller rockers for sbc 350. Intake leaks coolant, intake bolts leak coolant. Dented my header to make room for angled plug using ballpean hammer instead of a jig. One Guide plate is hitting push rod so bad rocker bearing is bluing after 200 miles. Jared claims to be the expert but Ivan does all the work. Warranties his work but won't get you in for months. Will make room only if it fits his schedule not yours, even though it is there poor workmanship that failed. Highly recommend you do not use this shop. I will be sharing this post with everyone I know in the hot rod community. Unapologetically Doug Holloway
antoni pomarico

★★★★★
9 years ago
Quick and precise and all for a good price. I had Hayden Lake Automotive do a reconstruction on the front end of my vehicle due to cosmetic damage and structural damage. The repairs came out great and overall I'm very happy with the outcome.
Benjamin Brownell

★★★★★
3 years ago
Huge help on a holiday weekend troubleshooting and quickly fixing a disabled Audi SUV. Jared knows euro vehicles new and old, inside and out, and got me running again in a jiffy. Much obliged, and fully endorsing this shop!
Ian Russell

★★★★★
Edited 7 years ago
Jared and his team were outstanding professionals. They put in a new engine, transmission, cooling pipes etc. The van drives flawless and I have full confidence in the van (91 Vanagon) thanks to the good work that they did. I would highly recommend Hayden Automotive for small or large repairs and performance improvement. Update: Two years on the van is in excellent shape and has had no problems what so ever! I am having a second van worked on now. Jared has a great team. Update: Three years now and the vanagon run likes it should. No issues whatsoever.
Tristan Fitzgerald

★★★★★
10 years ago
I had them replace the CV joints in my Civic. Their work was efficient and affordable as they had a better price than others in the area. The owner was courteous and took time to discuss the maintenance in detail. He even gave me some great information about Mk1 Diesel Rabbits. Very knowledgeable staff. I'll definitely return.
Dianna Davidson

★★★★★
5 years ago
Jared and his staff are the best! We were on vacation in our class A motor home with a cab air conditioner that wasn’t working. After calling dozens of other repair shops, we found a gold mine in Jared. He got us in the next day, and we were able to continue on our trip after he fixed the air conditioner. His depth of automotive knowledge and experience is impressive. Thanks again, Jared!
Shantel Nickerson

★★★★★
6 years ago
LOVE Hayden Lake Automotive! Jared or Ivan always work on one of the 3 vehicles I’ve brought in and have never had a problem after getting it back. Always reasonable pricing and gets done as soon as I need it! Highly recommended.
anthony weller

★★★★★
2 years ago
I took my r class Mercedes in to have Jared do some programming. He did an amazing job, even sitting in the car with me going through the settings to make sure things were exactly how I wanted. Today he gained a customer for life! If you’re looking for an European repair shop in the kootenai county area, I cannot recommend him enough!
Phil Perry

★★★★★
4 years ago
The best of the best. On a road trip from Arizona our RV developed several problems from dash a/c not working to handling issues. Jared gave it a reassuring safety check and was able to troubleshoot and completely repair the dash air after two other mechanics had tried and failed. Very thorough and very professional. All with a service oriented attitude often missing in today's world. I highly recommend Hayden Lake Automotive, I wish they were in Tucson.
Sam Grove

★★★★★
10 months ago
Good dudes! Replaced my headlight same day and gave me a ride to and from my place of work. Will be using them again for a transmission service in the coming weeks.
Gary Brekke

★★★★★
10 months ago
Had Jared and crew do a brake job on my 2017 BMW 330i and replace a coolant hose that a previous repair shop broke. All was completed as agreed -price and time schedule. But what really impressed me was they cleaned my engine compartment and vacuumed the car interior!! Even sprayed a pleasing air freshener inside!! Excellent customer service!!!