Google Reviews
Timothy Huston
★★★★★
a month ago
Dave is an exceptionally honest and highly skilled professional. I have relied on his expertise for the past four years, both for the fleet I managed and for my personal vehicles. Throughout that time, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding integrity, responsiveness, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Dave goes above and beyond to ensure vehicles are repaired efficiently and returned promptly. He uses only high-quality, reputable brand parts, ensuring every repair is completed to the highest standard. If you have not yet experienced his services, you are truly missing out—not only on superior workmanship but also on long-term value. I strongly recommend Dave and the team at Thomas Automotive for any of your vehicle repair needs.
John Morris
★★★★★
4 months ago
I am writing to recommend anyone that needs car service in Portland or Vancouver to use Thomas Automotive. I have been working with Dave at Thomas Automotive for a number of years now. The peace of mind you will get, knowing you can trust Dave to get the job done right and affordably is amazing. Having trust in an auto mechanic is huge and Dave delivers in every way. I have Dave do all my auto repairs because the quality of work is exceptional and his rates are super competitive. Looking for a new auto shop to call home? Thomas Automotive is the place you have been searching for!
Cholla de Jong
★★★★★
7 months ago
It’s so hard to find a mechanic to trust. I found this place by accident and when one car broke, naturally the other one broke at the same time… David saved our lives and our money then and then a year later - went out of his way to help us again when he really didn’t have to. It’s a long story but I feel the need to tell people that he is a kind, honest man with principles and empathy. I feel he’s truly in this to fix cars and help people rather than to make money and lie to people. Would definitely recommend this shop to everyone.
William Davies
★★★★★
a month ago
David is a great mechanic and has a very trustworthy vibe - my car has gone over 100k miles so I'll definitely be using his services again
Andrew Park
★★★★★
7 months ago
David is a great mechanic and runs an honest business. I've been going to David for a few years now because he's always given me a fair price for honest work. He never upsells me a whole list of services I don't need and has actually even recommended cheap options that I could do myself when he could have easily sold me on an expensive service. On top of that, he has on several occasions gone the extra mile to help me out. Like helping me get a new battery on warranty (without me asking), or having someone drive across the city a couple times for a part to fix my door the same day. Highly recommend!
Cliff Schooling
★
☆☆☆☆
6 years ago
initially called weeks ago to get an estimate, liked the estimate he gave so I asked when can we set this up. Took the pathfinder in the following week and he looked at it and said he'd call me back when he gets the part for a rear main seal. Finally after waiting weeks I get a call today that his back hurts and he can't do the repair! WOW! I was hoping for much better service!
Anna Eckman
★★★★★
11 months ago
Got a full tune up and needed a clutch replacement 7 months later. For both jobs, David did a great job, was fast, and clearly communicated throughout the process. He even replaced this gasket while in there for $40, saving us another 1000$ plus fix later due to the labor cost of how hard it is to reach that part. Our kid calls him the truck doctor and the name suits him. He really knows what he’s doing. We’ll be taking our cars here again!
Richard P
★★★★★
3 years ago
I flew to Texas and bought a V8 4Rrunner and drove it all way back to Portland. The first place I brought it to was Thomas Automotive for a Vehicle inspection. The car was in good shape per the seller and was confirmed by David at Thomas Automotive. He replaced all the spark plugs and showed all of the ones that were damaged/worn out - no other upsell or pressure. The turn around was only a couple of hours, I had a long lunch and he was done. He notified of the work the seller had done on the transmission (which was not mentioned to me during the sale). For this truck's future needs I'll be taking it to Thomas Automotive for no BS work.
Wyatt H
★★★★★
a year ago
Thomas Automotive provided a thorough pre-inspection of the Golf TDI I purchased from the dealership across the street. For $135, they were communicative, trustworthy, and their expertise helped me make an informed decision. The dealership was accommodating, and the car has been running great since. Highly recommend both for their professionalism!
Victor Ruiz
★★★★★
a year ago
I was referred here to fix my car, after taking my car to 3 different locations in salem and couldn’t figure what was wrong with it, I brought it to Thomas Automotive… David figured out what was wrong and fixed the problem, not only did he figure it out, he did it all with in 3 days, dropped it off Monday and had it ready by Wednesday afternoon. It was not an easy fix but his skills made my car run smoothly and good as new. Highly recommend these guys, especially if you have cars with Turbos, these guys know their stuff!
Maxx Tanklage
★★★★★
2 years ago
I had a great experience at Thomas Automotive and would highly recommend coming here for car service! David was very friendly and thoroughly explained what he thought was wrong with my car after doing diagnostics (in layman terms so I understood everything). I had taken my car to a different shop before bringing it to David, and what they determined to be my car’s issue was only part of the problem. If they had replaced that one part, I still would have had issues, so I am very grateful that David is knowledgeable and figured out the other root problems for my car. He worked quickly and had my car fixed and ready to pick up the day after I dropped it off! I’ve had my car for almost a week post-service now and it has been driving great (and the problem I came in for is completely resolved). I will definitely continue coming to David for all of my car needs and would recommend him to anyone in the Portland area looking for a great mechanic. Thank you so much!!
Jordan Nawrocki (Jordan N)
★★★★★
2 years ago
In all of my years dealing with mechanics, this shop was the best of them all bar none. David was exceptional in not only the work he did, but also being extremely communicative. He was honest in what exactly needed to be fixed, explained exactly what broke and why it did, and gave the benefit analysis of each way to repair the issue. He also went above and beyond to argue with an insurance company so that I paid out of pocket as little as possible, and he updated me constantly on the steps and progression. Thomas Automotive is my go-to for any repairs or any other services I need because I trust this shop to be honest, repairs done correctly and diligently, and will always look out for what is best for me.
Garret Holbrook
★★★★★
3 years ago
I had a really good experience with David. I needed some broken bolts replaced on the top of my engine and for him to look at my AC. He did all the work in the timeframe we agreed on and came in under budget. I haven't had any issues with the car since the repairs. I appreciate how straight forward he was and how well he explained the issues without being rude or judgmental. This shop is professional and does good work.
Abbie Hilton
★★★★★
2 years ago
David did a great job diagnosing a complicated electrical problem on my 16 year old car. He kept me appraised with detailed updates and kept the bill within reason for the age and likely lifespan of the vehicle. He is honest and skillful. Highly recommend.
Jax Schiro
★★★★★
a year ago
They have replaced my engine, radiator, break lines and always at a reasonable cost with high quality work. I could not recommend this shop any more, my grandma has come here for years and years and if you ask anybody at les Schwab or express service places for somewhere that can do more in depth work they are always recommended.
Warren’s assistant
★★★★★
a year ago
I cannot thank Dave enough from Thomas Automotive. I blew a tire on the way to the airport and limped into his parking lot. He came out of the shop and told me he had it. I could Uber to the airport and my tire would be fixed ny the time I got home. His service and personal touch was incredible. Highly recommend Dave and his shop to anyone needing help.
Ethan Maier
★★★★★
2 years ago
Came in with an AC issue on our Toyota RAV4, and it turned out to be a more serious issue than I had hoped. However, like other reviewers have mentioned, David laid out exactly what was going on to me, gave me a very accurate quote, and gave me a few other options. We ended up choosing to go through with his repair, and we now have a much safer vehicle and ice cold AC. Very well priced, and surprisingly quick turnaround given the size of the project. I will definitely be taking our car to David for our next repair.
G Messinger
★★★★★
6 years ago
This place is amazing! The gentleman that work there are very kind and well experienced with the car so they know what they are doing and have great customer service. I called around to many shops looking for the best price and that is how I ended up at this shop. At a great price I had my power steering fixed. He stuck to the original quote and explained in detail what he had done and other potential issues he saw. The work was done quickly and done well. I just took the car on a road trip since the work was done and I was so pleased to have no issues with the vehicle because they fixed it. I would absolutely go to them again should another problem arise. Thank you.
Henry Gonzalez
★★★★★
2 years ago
Straightforward, honest mechanic! Brought in a truck for a pre-purchase inspection. David was thorough, meticulous and straight up with me. He did exactly what he promised and charged exactly what he quoted to help me in my decision. Great experience. Highly recommend.
Ricky Rodriguez
★★★★★
a year ago
David is a great guy.I needed some answers about my vehicle he answers every one of them. Next time im in Portland im going to go to David honest and good mechanic. And also made back home safe to central Oregon.
