About Business
No. 1 Japanese Auto Repair brings expert Car Repair solutions to the local community in Seattle, WA, Seattle. From Auto repair shop to complex Car Repair projects, they maintain high standards of service quality. Local residents in Seattle, WA appreciate their attention to detail, leading to a consistent 4.6/5 rating from 129 reviewers. By focusing on the specific requirements of the Seattle, 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 Seattle, WA and beyond.
Google Reviews
Colin Veach
★★★★★
6 years ago
I recommend them all the time. Having a 2002 Subaru I've had different issues over the years. Very honest with their assessments and the work is done correctly. Prices always seem reasonable too.
Dea Pearce
★★★★★
Edited 2 years ago
Best mechanic ever. Tony has been our mecganic for literally years now. He is trustworthy and meticulous. My only regret is that too many others feel the same way these days and his business is going well. Getting in in a timely manner is not as easy any longer. But I am happy to see his business doing well for him.
Joe Sosa
★★
☆☆☆
3 years ago
Tried to make an appointment to have my car get standard service. The owner replied "I have nothing available until next year." I paused to see if I could wait that long. Then I said to go ahead of which he responded "No, you call me back when you're sure." Not a response I expect. Surprisingly, cause I've had my car done there before too and seemed to be a nice guy. Glad he's got enough business, but you can choose if that's the possible relationship you might get. So much trying to help the small business.
Leslie
★★★★★
5 years ago
I went to this auto shop to have them check out a car I was thinking about purchasing. I don't live in Seattle, so I was going based on a recommendation from a friend. This shop was great! They were super helpful, personable, honest, and amazing all around. They saved me from buying a car that would have had a lot of issues. If I'm ever in need of Japanese auto repair in Seattle, I will go to them again without hesitation. If you're in Seattle and you have a Japanese car, I highly recommend this auto shop.
Tanya Bainter
★★★★★
5 years ago
We have been taking our cars to Tony for 15+ years. He is simply amazing! He will save you money, you can be sure the work is done properly, and you never have to worry about him telling you your car needs work that it doesn't. I highly recommend Tony and No. 1 Japanese Auto!
Viren Aggarwal
★★★★★
6 years ago
We had our first experience at this small auto shop. The owner is very polite and straight forward. The place may not look plush, but the service and repair are the best. The dealer had told us that our Subaru Forester with hardly 55k miles will need large dollar expense and repairs. At No.1 Japanese place, the owner explained that there was no need to do the dealer suggested repair for another year or two. The final bill was quarter of the dealer quoted price. Agreed that not all the work was performed, yet it was much reasonable. Honest businesses treat their customer with respect and they do not need to advertise for their services. The experience speaks for itself. This is one of those businesses. Five stars plus!
Robert Cheng
★★★★★
8 years ago
Tony is great! Been taking my car there for the last few years as I’ve transitioned away from the dealership. Is always honest, only suggests repairs when actually needed and much less expensive than the dealership. Always accommodating! He does great work.
LHB
★
☆☆☆☆
5 years ago
I was happy with No. 1 the first few times they worked on my car over the past four years, including the time they replaced the timing belt and neglected to replace a part and my car died in traffic the same day I picked it up. They accepted responsibility without hesitation and fixed the problem. They struck me as a little spacey but honest. Last summer, however, was the straw. I took my 22 year old 4Runner to them in July, requesting a major tune up, spark plug change, oil change, top the fluids, replace the battery, etc. Major maintenance - those were my words. It had been to Texas and back within 9 months, and I told them this. They charged me $900. A week after I picked it up, the car failed to turnover. I took it back to them. They replaced the starter. I spent close to another $500. A week later it failed to turn over again. I called again and spoke with Tony who was so clearly not interested in the problem that I realized I'd been had. That was when I looked at the original receipt. They had NOT changed the oil or oil filter or air filter or topped the fluids. I'm still so angry, it makes me sick to my stomach. They charged me $900 to change the spark plugs and replace the battery. Think about that. No. 1 Japanese Auto could not pay me to let them work on my car. They are not worth the risk. These people are inconsistent in quality of work and attention. And when push comes to shove, they don't care. You can rock along and the work they do is fine for a while and then - boom. You're screwed. I've read this in other reviews. It finally happened to me. You would be wise not to let yourself be next.
Veronica Hughes
★★★★★
3 years ago
Tony has worked on two of our cars and I couldn't recommend him enough. He is both knowledgeable and considerate in that he's upfront about what work is critical and what can be tabled. I appreciate his honesty and promptness whenever we have work done on our Subaru and Honda vehicles.
Karen Davis
★★★★★
2 years ago
I love this place! Tony is the best! Not only is he incredibly skilled at diagnosing and repairing cars, he is also incredibly honest. He has helped us out countless times. He finds things other mechanics miss and he never up-sells. I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else. Thanks, Tony!
Mary Ramirez
★★★★★
a month ago
Excellent service - fast, honest, and very reasonable. Highly recommend.
M. A. G.
★★★★★
7 months ago
Tony is great at communicating what is going on and is just generally a delight. Everyone I've talked to who has gone to him speaks so highly. Solved my problem in minutes. Now my go-to guy in Seattle.
Stephanie
★★★★★
a month ago
The shop is our go-to for our work truck fleet. Tony is honest, kind and very knowledgeable
Adam Green
★★★★★
6 months ago
Tony rocks. Honest, friendly, does quick work, and asks a super fair price. Best mechanic I've been to in North Seattle!
Sarah Nickel Smith
★★★★★
a year ago
Tony is great! Responsive, genial, professional. Have brought my car in for a few things over the years - when I call and leave a message he returns my calls promptly. He has been successful at speculating what my issue is just based on my descriptions (while also saying he needs to see it to be sure). I feel great about taking my car there and also about recommending it to others.
Alexander Hume
★★★★★
6 months ago
Excellent communication, reasonable and straightforward pricing. Not an upseller. One of the best auto service places I’ve ever been to and I won’t go anywhere else as long as I live in the neighborhood.
Haley Raspet
★★★★★
2 months ago
On the recommendation of a friend and fellow Corolla owner, I started going to Tony and have stayed ever since. This was over a decade ago! My car is 26 years old at this point and when the time comes for a new one, what Tony will work on will influence what I buy, just so I can keep going here.
Hafsa
★★★★★
5 months ago
Tony is phenomenal. I moved out of Greenwood 2 years ago and I still make the trip to come see him from Alki whenever my car needs work. Honest, kind, fast, fair pricing. That’s all I can ask for when it comes to choosing a good mechanic.
Adam Creary
★★★★★
3 months ago
Excellent experience. I came here to diagnose an issue with my landlords car overheating and Tony found out the radiator needed replacement. The price seemed very reasonable, he allowed me to drop it off and pick it up a couple days later to work around my schedule and the car is running great again. Will definitely be back next time I encounter any car troubles. Thanks again Tony, much appreciated and happy holidays👌
Evan Botsch
★★★★★
a month ago
After getting mixed guidance from a couple different auto shops that I didn't feel good about, I brought my car here following a long discussion with Tony about my car's ailments and the apprehensions I had given the prior recommendations I had received. Tony demonstrated extreme patience and care trying to fully understand the symptoms my car was showing and providing a detailed explanation/reasoning for his diagnosis. I felt at ease throughout the process and ultimately left with a car that felt new after neglecting to address some of the issues for a bit. I don't typically leave many reviews, but I know auto shops can be daunting to many. No. 1 Japanese Auto repair is a shop that I felt I could fully trust and I will absolutely be bringing my car back here for any future car troubles that I have. Thanks so much Tony and team!
