🔧 Lake City Autoworks

Karl and his entire team at Lake City Autoworks are a class act!! This shop is what people hope and pray for when they think of getting a good mechanic. They are direct with communication and ensure you understand what is going on with your vehicle and their estimate. They are beyond fair with pricing and will work with you to ensure your vehicle is safe. Karl is a good man, running a small business with honesty and integrity. Karl and his team really do care and are the best mechanics you will ever encounter.

I was in a huge pinch, here’s my story and celebration. I kept noticing my battery was dying. I’m lucky I have a jumpstart charger at home. Well, then it left me completely in a work day panic. I thought it was the battery and I went back to where I got it installed and diagnostic. Pep Boys was way off (I even asked them if they checked the alternator) they said it was fine and to keep a trickle charge on my car. Well, I took a second look at it later that day and found out indeed it was my alternator. I then spent a weekend, calling places leaving messages etc. I ended up speaking to the owner and expressed my problems and noted that my brakes are also due. My car was in the best of hands, right on the bus line to my job and the repairs were done right. I praise this place, because the amount of care and detail going into my cars needs exactly what my dad did for his customers when he was alive and owned his own body shop. To Karl and his staff Thank You for taking care of me in April(I’m sorry for a tardy review).

The Lake City Autoworks team has been so good to us. Always transparent and they take the time to really explain things thoroughly in a way that helps us understand whatever issue we’re experiencing. Customer service is also fantastic and they’re always friendly and easy to work with. We’re super grateful we found them!

I had an incredibly positive experience with Lake City Autoworks. Everyone I spoke with was kind, professional, and genuinely understanding. They took the time to explain the issue with my vehicle clearly and treated me with real respect and compassion when I had to change my plans unexpectedly. What stood out most was their integrity, they didn’t pressure me, they were honest and transparent, and they made a stressful situation feel a lot more manageable. It’s rare to find an auto shop that combines excellent technical expertise with this level of humanity. I wouldn’t hesitate to return here for future service, and I’m truly grateful for how they handled everything. Highly recommended, too bad I can't give them six stars!

Highest respect. Lake City Autoworks is the real deal. A neighborhood Auto repair shop with mad skilz, very reasonable rates, and a heart of good. After getting a dead battery replaced we learned that my son's car needed a new alternator, as well as fresh spark plugs, and the moonroof wasn't closing… a catastrophe when you live in the Pacific Northwest where the rain is as constant. The problem was the only reliable garage we knew was 12 miles away. The good neighbors at Les Schwab who took care of the battery replacement recommended Lake City Autoworks because they we're concerned the car would die in the middle of the road before getting to the repair shop that we had received the recommendation for. When I asked for a closer recommendation it was Lake City Autoworks they had heard good things about...and it was only a mile away. Karl took our call. We asked if he could match the quote that we had received because my son was on an extremely limited budget after having to replace a battery already and getting an oil change and some other work done the day prior, budget was a very real family concern. He wasted no time and gave us a call a few moments later after he had checked the specifics we had shared; the news was good so we drove the car down the street. He and his team were friendly and reassuring when we dropped off the car. Frankly, anytime you have a serious car repair the warm welcome and reassurance matters. They would have it done before end of day. It would've been comfortable to stay in the waiting area because they had leather seats and a well stacked snack area, don't let the size fool you there was some good treats there. There was also Charlie, their wonderfully friendly mascot. The car was ready in no time, none of the service engine lights were on, and even the moonroof had managed to be closed (and they confirmed our suspicions that it would not work without us throwing serious money at it). It's empowering to have a shop confirm what doesn't work and why, in the process of getting repairs on what was promised to be done. It gives you peace of mind that you know what's happening with your vehicle. We had the best experience with this neighborhood shop and will be back if another issue comes up.