Advance Auto Tune
“I have taken 2 of my vehicles to Advance Auto Tune in the last few months and Jeremy and his team have offered a great, consistent, honest and professional service at a good price.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Renton, WA
24 technicians listed · 9 in Renton · 4 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
South Lake European
“I took it to south lake European after, they also told me next day they cant do it and that i need to take it to dealership but asked for 350 inspection charge i tried to negotiate they reduced to 300 and refused to go lower although they cant do the...”
The Garage In Renton
“They made the service I went in for complimentary and did a complete complimentary inspection of my vehicle which included pictures and comments of what was suggested to have done in the near future.”
King's Transmission
“Dan was very friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job explaining some common issues with various makes and models to be aware of when looking to buy a car.”
Apex Automotive Repair
“He did say there were some parts he needed to order and that they would take a week so I'll be taking it back there once the parts are in but I'm glad they were able to let me drive again while they waited for those parts.”
LOS Poblanos Auto Repair Llc.
“I have taken several of my cars here last few years one was a transmission the job was done perfectly fast and for about a 1/4 of the price friendly professional been telling friends about them for years .”
Listed for drivers in and around Renton, 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: Renton, WA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 9 are in Renton itself and 15 come from towns including Seattle (6, 12 mi), Bellevue (4, 8 mi) and Kent (3, 6 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,977 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (88%) and value (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are engine repair (4), transmission repair (4), brake repair (3), brakes (3) and suspension repair (3). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. 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.
Why are some shops on this page not in Renton?
9 of the 24 shops are located in Renton; the rest come from other towns within 20 mi. Distances are straight-line.
Mike's Fairwood Auto
“I own a small business and an employee was in an accident and Mike and his crew were fantastic to work with.”
Lifetime Muffler Brake & Radiator
“I just came in expecting to wait most of my day to have some expensive work done and was stoked when the guy (sorry I forgot his name, he was awesome) was done in 10 minutes and charged me just $40.”
Cortes Auto Service and Towing
“Was driving down the street when I came across this shop fair prices under new owners and the good thing is that they provide towing”
Skyhigh Auto
Aurora Clutch & More
“They're always the most reasonable in pricing than any other shop, they are quick, and never try to tack on other things that I probably don't need.”
German Car Specialists
“If you have the kind of car they service here, you already know what you're getting into with servicing it, but you might as well have a fleet of people on it who know your car's model inside and out, and are on your side with trying to source used p...”
Luke's Redmond Automotive
“I have taken my Subaru and my wife's Honda Odyssey van to Luke's and have been very happy with the honest attitude and most excellent work on my vehicles...”
Iron Mike Automotive
“I had an issue with smelling coolant after a drive that the mechanic at work more or less misdiagnosed and these guys got right to issue and handled everything at a fair price and within the time frame we discussed.”
A&M Auto Repair Bellevue
“I called A&M, spoke with Elliott on Wednesday who quoted half that and said they'd only get to my car on Monday but since I was extremely disappointed with Hyundai, I just had it towed to them on Thursday itself, half expecting for the car to sit the...”
General Transmission Repair
“Mark and Garrett are an amazing team in the shop, I chose general transmission as my mechanic shop several years ago solely based on reviews and I'm glad I did.”
Extreme Auto Works
“Trust is always a concern for me when it comes to mechanics, but the guys at Extreme Auto works have proven to be trustworthy and efficient technicians.”
King's Transmission Seattle
“I brought my pickup in for what I believed to be a transmission issue and they correctly told me what the engine problem was, but they didn't do that type of work.”
Courtesy Tire
“Not only did they get it done same day for way less than I expected for a steering/suspension problem to do, but recognizing the uneven wear that the jostling had done to my tires, they did a full rotation, balancing and alignment as part of the serv...”
Marqueen Garage
“I called Marqueen garage yesterday morning in near tears because my upper radiator tube broke and my car was overheating and had to be fixed within an hour and a half so that I could make it to an exam on time.”
Mose Auto
“I love this shop, the people are fantastic, communicative and willing to talk you through anything - I've had them take me back and show me the specific issues my car is having and any work that's been done on it has been solid with no recurrences.”
LBR Auto Repair
“Harry George helped me by getting me checked in the day after and having the team diagnose my car which actually needed the AC compressor replaced instead as well as new spark plugs which haven't been replaced since I bought the vehicle and I wrongly...”
Strictly BMW Independent Service
“Taylor was instrumental in guiding me ever step of the repair process and his communication and knowledge puts you at ease during this stressful time.”
Dave's Valley Auto Clinic
“Had front and rear brakes (rotors & pads) replaced on a 12 year old car and experienced squealing noises that I thought would go away after the brakes got worn in but didn't.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Renton
- “Honest business owner and quality work. Sent many people here and all are loyal customers, like me.” — customer of Advance Auto Tune
- “Reasonable honest hard working mechanics, best in the area, only place I take my vehicles.” — customer of Apex Automotive Repair
- “I have taken my car here two or three times now and am always confident that they are honest about what does - or does not -need to be fixed and their charges are reasonable.” — customer of King's Transmission
- “They are honest, efficient, stay in touch with you and send the greatest reports via text or email that explain everything they have checked and done.” — customer of The Garage In Renton
- “Highly recommend this shop! I took my BMW there for convertible top mechanism repair and engine diagnostics and very happy with the results and the customer service the team provided.” — customer of South Lake European
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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