Iron Mike Automotive
“Iron Mike Auto got me in right away, completed the repairs quickly, and explained the the situation in a way that also repaired the trust I was losing in mechanics.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Kent, WA
24 technicians listed · 15 in Kent · 6 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
General Transmission Repair
“This is the place to go when you don't want to have to replace your entire transmission they will actually fix the problem that you're having with your transmission I totally recommend this place.”
Extreme Auto Works
“The owner, Brady, was super helpful at problem solving my clutch pedal mount situation recently, and his tech Levi is awesome—he did a great job installing my Corksport turbo a while back.”
Auto Werkstatt German Auto Repair
“After Seattle Mini told me they would only replace the transmission on my Mini Countryman, instead of just the failed valve, someone recommended this auto shop to me.”
Rebuilder
“Ive had many types of one off rebuilds done here over the years, starters for a small diesel engine a alternator for a atv/fl350 odyssey and also the run of the mill ones also.”
Kent M Auto Body & Mechanic
“I love that I can come here and trust that they will tell me the truth about my car and not try to charge for other things that don't need to be fixed like other shops tend to do (especially to women).”
Listed for drivers in and around Kent, WA, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Kent, WA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 15 are in Kent itself and 9 come from towns including Seattle (3, 17 mi), Bellevue (2, 15 mi) and Tacoma (2, 15 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 2,523 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (83%) and value (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "communication". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 81 years. 1 offers financing; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 16 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Kent work on Saturdays or Sundays?
6 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
The Sports Car Shop
“Randy was a great help I was struggling to find someone to work on my 360 and was very pleased to find him, he figured out the issue with my F1 system that I was chasing for months”
Ace Auto Repair
“We originally came in because we though our thermostat was out and needed replaced and they said it wasn't that and it was the radiator and said how much an I appreciated the fact that they didn't fix what we came in for because something else was th...”
Avscalibrations
“Very clean place 👌super honest …”
The Rolls Connection
“A great place to have your Rolls-Royce work done”
Mpdiagnostics
“I had issue with my Volvo Sami truck, took my truck to a Volvo dealership, they could not find the problem for 2 weeks, i gave a call to MP Diagnostics, Honest worker who did diagnostic and electrical on my truck he fix it in 3 1/2 hours.”
Frankauto
“Honest, skilled and a pleasure to deal with!”
Ssolano Auto Body & Collision
“Nice shop good work 👌 …”
Mim Automotive
“I get my vehicle oil change and maintenance.”
ISB Truck Repair LLC
“The shop doesn't display any sign board of the business, so don't be surprised if you see a bunch guys working under the shad with no business signboard, it's them, ISB Truck Repair LLC.”
Autobahn Specialists
“I'm going to let my friends know about the outstanding service Autobahn provides - as well as the reasonable cost - the knowledge of the technicians and making the experience a positive one!”
German Car Specialists
“I needed it to be up and running quickly for work, and the guys at German Car Specialists did a great job quickly diagnosing the problem so that I could be back on the road.”
A&M Auto Repair Bellevue
“Amended 2024: They were able to diagnose & repair a front end shudder (warped brake rotor) and track down an interior leak (pine needles clogging drain tubes).”
15th Street Automotive
“I've taken my vehicle to 15th street Automotive twice now, once because they were the best all around quote and warranty their work and once in emergency situations.”
King's Transmission Seattle
“I asked about a specific problem that I had for my 1988 Chevy S10 and instead of blowing me off, he let me know then and there what it might cost and what he could do to help, despite its age.”
Courtesy Tire
“He took the time to talk to me about my goals and expectations, and gave me some helpful advice to save money in the long run even if that meant going to different shop to have some work done.”
Mike's Auto Clinic
“Mike is a man of integrity and when he diagnosed our car and determined that he didn't have the proprietary equipment to re program the parts we needed to have replaced he called around and recomended a shop.”
Mose Auto
“In my case, Mose helped research which parts fit my truck (radiator, tire sizes), checked what's available, pricing, and ETA for timing if we had to order things in.”
Simmons Automotive
“The quote was high, which is reasonable for the issue we had with but Austin was extremely helpful with answering my questions about if it even would be worth it to fix it up.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Kent
- “Extremely professional and fast service. Problem was quickly diagnosed and pricing for parts and labor was fair.” — customer of Auto Werkstatt German Auto Repair
- “Great staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Brady the owner is a wizard with diagnostic.” — customer of Extreme Auto Works
- “This place at the first encounter took care of my situation right away without having to burden me with extra hidden charges, just quality work!” — customer of Ace Auto Repair
- “Honest, trustworthy and very detailed. The amount of diagnosis they did for me and the full reports were extremely helpful.” — customer of Iron Mike Automotive
- “Honest, to the point diagnoses and repairs done well, I recommend them for all your car’s repair needs.” — customer of Kent M Auto Body & Mechanic
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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