Mathewson's Automotive

Auto Service, Auto Transmission, Auto Body Work,

About us

Mathewson's Automotive is a complete service and repair for cars, trucks, motor homes and all types of specialty vehicles, foreign and domestic. • Performance Tuning • Transmissions • Fuel Injection Repair • Tires • Electric • Four Wheel drives • Brakes • A/C repair • Warranty work • Mufflers Mathewson's presently has 12 full time employees. We have seven technicians that have been with us a total of 106 years with a combined total of 230 years experience. We also have a service manager, service advisors, lube tech and a courtesy driver. Being an AC Delco Quality Installer shop qualifies us for training at the General Motors schools. All of our techs are on an ongoing training program and all are ASE certified. Two of our techs are master certified. Call today for your appointment.

Services we offer

Mathewson's Automotive

Services we don't offer

We do not sell used tire's,


Accepted payment methods

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Visa

Reviews

4.625 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
12%
3
8%
2
4%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.1
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.4
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews

Joe J.
10/2017
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Pricey but excellent service.
Description of Work: RV lube and oil, plus other items.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan T.
09/2016
4.0
auto body repair, auto repair
  + 0 more
I know my husband had issues with them sometimes in the past. What they could do differently, basically fix the problem the first time. We have a couple classic cars and my husband is not the one that repairs them. He usually takes them there because they specialize in classic cars too, but a lot of times there are minor problems that are hard to find and hard to fix and so I guess take their time and listen to their customer.
Description of Work: My husband went to Mathewson's Automotive yesterday. He had accident that screwed up the wheel and tire. He had to get all that redone. He broke the springs or something. I don't remember.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

R Jerry R.
05/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Great place to bring your car for service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Valerie P.
03/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They work on all our cars. We have been using them for the past 10-15 years. We will take all the 20 vehicles there in future.
Description of Work: I use Mathewson's Automotive. They worked on the corvette. We bought it at the auction and they had to do a lot of work to the engine. They replaced the engine.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Cindy & Mike F.
08/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Geoffrey C.
07/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Greg G.
05/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Professional, Quality work. Definitely will use them again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Molly H.
03/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They are super. They are reasonably priced, they are informative and friendly, and they don't try to do extra stuff. They only do what needs to be done. They are great folks and they've taken care of us for a number of years now. I trust them completely to repair my car and not do things that don't need to be done on my car. You can trust them to take good care of your car and not take advantage of you, they'll answer any questions that you have without making you feel like a silly girl who doesn't understand what's going on with the car. They are locally on business which I like.
Description of Work: Mathewson's Automotive. They did an oil change and they rotated my tires and then they did a service inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Cindy & Mike F.
01/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I went with them because they work on diesels. I went online looking because I am trying to get away from my dealership. Here I am with the big 7.3 diesel van and I need some specific service and they can’t do it. If they do it, they charge me on the leg; so I found somebody else who seems to be a little bit cheaper, a little bit more responsive and a little bit more personable. That’s why I went with Mathewson's Automotive. I wanted to get away from the dealership and I went to these people. They were personable, took care of me and they had a “we care” attitude.
Description of Work: I went to Mathewson's Automotive for diesel tune-up and replacement of parts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

SUSAN M.
08/2014
3.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We had work done as described above. It went good, however, the steering was never adjusted and is sloppy to steer. I called for additional repairs to fix this before the warranty expired and they advised they are too busy and to try them back in the winter.
Description of Work: 1967 Cougar, completely replaced steering arms, replaced ball joints, tie rods, replaced bushings, installed new shocks, tracked down obsolete parts, aligned car, rebuilt a battery box and did troubleshooting of starter issues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$1,900

Kevin A.
06/2014
4.0
auto repair, transmission repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did full fluid change out and flush of cooling system, and brakes , complete transmission service, and R&R AC compressor and recharge, plus full safety check of vehicle.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Jennifer A.
06/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We have been taking our vehicles to Mathewson's Automotive for years. They always do an exceptional job and are completely thorough and professional. Last time we were there for an oil change, everything went as planned - we arrived on time and the oil change was done right away. During the oil change, they also let us know if they see anything that needs to be addressed. There is no pressure from them to have the work performed immediately, but they just let us know if something needs attention in future. I will continue going back to Mathewson's since we are extremely pleased with their work.
Description of Work: Oil change.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

jack M.
03/2014
4.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Complicated. Custom. Great job...not cheap.
Description of Work: Installed exhaust system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from Mathewson's Automotive
Thank you

Belinda M.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair, transmission repair
  + 0 more
ready on time, clean, and free of any reason to return
Description of Work: removed and replaced auto transmission

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,237.55

Response from Mathewson's Automotive
Thank you for the compliment

Kathleen M. H.
05/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We have been using them for a long time and we have always gotten great service from them. They stood by their products. One time they made a mistake and they replaced the whole system that was affected at no charge.
Description of Work: Mathewson's Automotive did air conditioning repair on my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

robert M.
05/2013
3.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Had emission work done a little pricey$98 per hour. Also asked to repair power window was charged $98 to diagnose but they didnt allow time to make repair. They had the truck all day. I think if they charge for the diagnostic then they should allow tomr to make the repair or called me to explain. The work done was good i passed the test but the handling of the window repair was poorly handled and the service manager was evasive just tell me the truth don't b.s. and we'll understand but I had to pull it out and still pay the$98. Well search goes on anyone have a great mechanic in s. Seattle / n. Trenton.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$370

JENNIFER W.
11/2011
2.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
The work was well done, but they were less than friendly, and took massively too long to do it. We arranged for the work to be done while we were away for 2 weeks on a trip. When we got back the work was not started, and the parts not ordered. Even then it took longer still than they had originally estimated by over five days, and the bill was 50% higher than the estimate (much more labor they said.
Description of Work: Check the brakes, replace the battery and alternator, plus fix a problem with a door on our Sonata. The door required them to order a part.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$400

Gillian T.
10/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I dropped the car off at about 8:30AM. I wanted the routing maintenance performed and also to have the alignment done, since the car hadn't had it done in a while. I hadn't heard back from them by 2:30, so I had to call and leave a message. I was called back less than 10 minutes later. They'd done the maintenance, but had not done the alignment because the tires were shot. They'd also checked the starter battery and said it was marginal and should be replaced. They provided me with the bill for the services they'd done and estimates for replacing the tires with an alignment afterwards as well as an estimate for changing the battery.
Description of Work: Routine service on our 2007 Toyota Highlander hybrid. We also asked for an alignment to be done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Carol D.
08/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They did a good job of trying to find the problem.
Description of Work: tune up, check problem with stalling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Shelly F.
12/2008
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I trust them to do good quality work. I think they are kind of expensive - I wouldn't give them an A on price - but you get what you pay for. They are reputable and responsible. They have been around for a long time.
Description of Work: They have done any and all kinds of automotive work for me for many years. They replaced an engine in a vehicle for me and have done brake work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sharon R.
07/2008
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They are very professional. The estimate is always right on. They always have the car done when I need it back. They are very courteous when I'm there.
Description of Work: The company worked on trying to fix the timing chain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

JOHN G.
01/2008
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They replaced the coolant, flushed the brakes and flushed the transmission.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

PATTY H.
07/2005
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
MATTHEWSON'S WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. WE FELT THEY WERE HONEST AND VERY EFFICIENT. WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH OUR SERVICE. THEY HELPED DIAGNOSE AND FIX THE PROBLEMS.
Description of Work: ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON A GMC JIMMY. IT ALSO HAD THE TRANSMISSION WORKED ON AND HAD VARIOUS MAINTENANCE ITEMS PERFORMED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

06/2005
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
THE FIRST THING I NOTICED IS THAT THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND DID A GREAT JOB ON THE CAR AND I WOULD PROBABLY USE THEM AGAIN, HOWEVER THE LOCATION IS BAD.
Description of Work: I TOOK MY CAR INTO MATHEWSON'S AUTO SO THEY COULD FLUSH THE ENGINE AND PUT IN NEW FREEZE PLUGS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$974

RONALD F.
05/2005
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
THEY DID A VERY GOOD JOB. I AM ONLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE PRICE, BUT WHO CAN COMPLAIN WITH SUCH EXCELLENT SERVICE. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE REPAIR.
Description of Work: MY CAR WAS BROKEN AND THEY FIXED IT VERY RAPIDLY. THEY DID A VERY PROFESSIONAL JOB.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

    Contact information

    271 Rainier Ave N, Renton, WA 98057

    http://www.mathewsonsautomotive.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Transmission,
    Auto Body Work,
    Auto Glass,
    Auto Inspections,
    Auto Accessories,
    Auto Radiators,
    Lamp Repair,
    Electrical,
    Auto Towing,
    Auto Tires,
    Auto Mufflers

    FAQ

    Mathewson's Automotive is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Mathewson's Automotive accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Mathewson's Automotive does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Mathewson's Automotive does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Mathewson's Automotive does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Mathewson's Automotive does not offer emergency services.
    No, Mathewson's Automotive does not offer warranties.
    Mathewson's Automotive offers the following services: Mathewson's Automotive
    We do not sell used tire's,

    Contact information

    271 Rainier Ave N, Renton, WA 98057

    http://www.mathewsonsautomotive.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed