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Auto repair shop - Ben's Automotive - in Olympia

18 reviews

Location: 1041 S Bay Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506

Office phone

+1 (360) 352-9414

4.9

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28/06/2016

After having a really terrible experience at another shop in Olympia, I decided to try Ben's Automotive based on reviews and because they're a Napa AutoCare Center. I cannot express how happy I am to have found Ben's. They were super nice, fast, and fixed my car within 4 hours. Plus the shop is clean and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Carllee C.

Source: YELP

23/11/2015

They accepted my vehicle as a walk-in appointment. They did the job in 15 minutes and saved me a ton of money. I will be coming back when needed.

E H.

Source: YELP

12/05/2014

very nice owners and employees. Always fast and reasonable prices. upfront and honest. been with them for awhile now and have never had a problem.

April A.

Source: YELP

26/05/2010

Got me in quick, out quick, saved me $100+ over the dealership...
Needed to remind about something important and the debriefing was pretty brief... but still! $100!

A S.

Source: YELP

12/10/2015

Ted and the guys at Ben's Automotive have saved me more times than I'd like to admit and are always stand up guys. Once again he has done me a solid by seeing through a dealer's smoke and mirrors routine and getting my family's car back on the road for 1/10th the cost.

Kilian Johnson

Source: FBOOK

22/05/2014

over the years Ted and his crew have taken care of my Daughters cars and my Sons truck also my shop suburban and i can say hands down they are fantastic.

Jack Haynes

Source: FBOOK

17/06/2014

Bens Automotive has been services my commercial and personal vehicles for many years. They now service most of my families vehicles also. I have complete trust in their work and integrity. There is no job I wouldn't trust to Bens Automotive.

Rob Thomas

Source: FBOOK

11/11/2014

I've known Ted for years and can say he is an excellent technician. Curt Kirkendall A.S.E. master automotive technician

Curt Kirkendall

Source: FBOOK

27/08/2015

Ted does a super job He is a Legend in the Automotive field

Brian Ekdahl

Source: FBOOK

27/07/2005

These are the guys you can trust with your car!

When you find "The" place to have your vehicle serviced, where the mechanics are honest and you can always trust that they will stand behind thier work... You have been to Ben's Automotive. A woman never knows if you can trust what a…

Beverly S

Source: INPAG

19/08/2008

1 Happy Customer

Ben's is awesome!. Not only did they get my car in with a moments notice, they were honest, quick, professional and less expensive than 5 other places I called. Now I bring my entire family's cars to Ben's and tell everyone I know about…

Tiereny J

Source: INPAG

14/04/2009

Ben's Automotive is The Best

Thank you everyone at Ben's Auto. You fixed my car honestly, quickly and your prices are definitely affordable. PS: 3 other shops in town could not. Your expertise, Ted, is very impressive.

Vikki W

Source: INPAG

02/07/2009

Great auto shop

honest repair shop with guenuine parts and professional, knowledgable staff. never felt like i was being sold on anything or lied to. ben's is very busy and now i know why. i will continue having family cars taken to ben's automotive

123melb

Source: CSEAR

16/09/2015

The most honest and professional auto repair shop I have ever seen. They have maintained the vehicles of my family and friends for years and have demonstrated consistent, reliable, reasonable, fair, and professional service. They repair only what needs to be repaired, bill reasonably and only for the work performed, and stand by their work. Examples: There are many examples of me and my family and friends having repairs done at Bens and being pleased with the results and the cost. But the best examples of the honesty and fairness of Ben's Automotive are when things don't go as planned. I had noticed an unfamiliar noise from my 1998 Toyota Four Runner engine, and thought it might be the alternator. Ted (owner of Ben's Automotive) listened to engine, and concurred that the noise might be bearing wear in the alternator. I asked him to change it out, and it was done. It turned out the noise was originating in the water pump and not the alternator, and he changed that out and resolved the problem. When I picked up the car he had billed me only for the water pump part and labor. I asked him why he wasn't billing me for the alternator, which I had asked him to replace, and he told me that it didn't need to be replaced and so he would not charge for the part and labor of doing so. I told him that wasn't fair to him and offered to at least pay for the part. He declined. I took my Four Runner in several times thinking that the brake pads needed to be replaced. Both times he pulled the wheels and checked them out and told me that they were still serviceable. Finally, when I was in for something else, he told me it was time to change them out, which we did. Ben's did a pre-purchase inspection of a high milage VW Golf diesel for my daughter and son and law, and shortly after they purchased it a full engine rebuild was required. Ben's did the work without charge to my daughter. Ted would not accept any payment for the work, even tough we offered to pay for the labor, and then at least for the parts. He said he stands by his work, and that he would not accept any payment for the work or parts. Yesterday an older Toyota owned by friends was taken into the shop because the brake light was on. Ted checked it out, and found that even though the brake fluid was within normal limits, it was not completely full, and the 20 year old detection system was falsely reporting a problem. He topped off the reservoir and the light went out. He as also asked to change the oil during the visit, and the only charge was for the oil change. You can trust your vehicle to him. He will look it over and recommend what it needs, and then make the necessary repairs correctly, promptly, and for a fair price. I recommend Ben's Automotive without reservation.

Jeanette Laffoon

Source: GPLAC

18/05/2015

Best Auto repair shop in Thurston county. Straight forward, honest, diligent and most important knowledge and tenacious experience with auto repairs - always at a fair price. I have depended on Ted at Ben's Automotive for over 16 years for my car repairs, from rebuilds, brake repairs to all parts replacements - Always the best price and high standard reliable service from educated, skilled, experienced seasoned veteran automotive technicians. These BEST auto repair in Olympia and Thurston County areas at Ben's Automotive is my opinion. These automotive repair technicians really know their stuff !

Dale Shipman

Source: GPLAC

17/06/2015

Ted is so honest. He does great work and stands behind it. Can't recommend this place enough.

Clair Maddox

Source: GPLAC

12/05/2014

Great shop - honest, knowledgable, & diligent. I found out about Ted because a friend referred me here. I was not disappointed and am happy to pass on the referral. Having car trouble is frustrating, but this shop is honest and cares about their reputation.

Michael Montgomery

Source: GPLAC

27/08/2015

Keep up the super job that you do Ted thanks again for getting my patrol cars in . Brian, Ekdahl PPS Security Guard Patrol Since 1986

Brian Ekdahl

Source: GPLAC

We work with these brands

Bentley
Jeep
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
MINI
Mitsubishi
Subaru
Volkswagen
Volvo

We perform these services

HVAC Services

  • Air conditioning repair and recharge
  • Heating system repair
  • Cabin air filter replacement

Oil Changes

  • Standard and synthetic oil changes
  • Oil filter replacement
  • Fluid level checks and top-ups

Roadside Assistance and Towing

  • Towing service
  • Emergency roadside assistance

Tire Services

  • Tire sales and installation
  • Tire rotation and balancing
  • Wheel alignment

Transmission Services

  • Transmission repair and replacement
  • Transmission fluid service
  • Clutch repair and replacement