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
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