1206 Sunset Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226 · Bellingham, WA
Honest Repair That Gets You Back on the Road
Independent auto, diesel and fleet repair in Bellingham. Straight answers, fair pricing and the kind of turnaround that has earned Alex and the crew a 4.9 star reputation.
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What We Fix
Domestic & Imported
Every make, every model
Up-Front Pricing
No surprises on the bill
Diesel & Fleet
Handled in-house
Mon-Fri 9-5
1206 Sunset Ave
What We Do
Real Mechanical Work, Done Properly
From an oil change to a full engine rebuild, we work on it the same way: diagnose it right, explain it plainly, charge you fairly.
General Auto Repair
Domestic and imported cars, trucks and SUVs. From oil changes and scheduled maintenance to the complicated stuff other shops give up on.
Engine Diagnostics
Check-engine lights and hard-to-pin-down faults read properly the first time. One review noted we caught a diagnosis the dealership missed.
Brake Service
Pads, rotors, calipers and hubs inspected and replaced so you stop when you mean to. Honest about what needs doing now versus later.
Diesel Repair
Diesel trucks and equipment handled in-house by technicians who actually work on them every week, not as an afterthought.
Fleet Maintenance
Keep your work vehicles on the road. Practical, no-nonsense servicing for local fleets that can't afford downtime.
Major Engine & Driveline
The big jobs other shops won't touch, transmissions, clutches and full engine work, done right and explained up front.
Caught What the Dealer Missed
Proper diagnosis, not parts-roulette.
Under the Hood
We Find the Fault the First Time
Plenty of shops guess. We use proper diagnostic gear and years of hands-on experience to tell you exactly what is wrong, what it will take to fix, and what can safely wait.
- Check-engine and drivability diagnostics
- Diesel and gas engine repair
- Brakes, suspension and driveline
- Honest priorities, no upselling
What Drivers Say
4.9 Stars Across 75 Reviews
“Alex drove over, helped me change to my spare and got me home safe and sound.”
I have had a good experience working with Alex. He performed major surgery on my older truck and it drives much better. Honest, nice guy that stands by his work.
Eli Gundersen · 3 months ago
Excellent service. Proper diagnosis. Knowledgeable staff. Competitively priced. Caught diagnosis dealership missed. Honest real mechanic. Very good communication. I recommend this shop.
T D · a year ago
Alex was very honest and easy to work with. He was up front with how much it will cost and there wasn't any surprises on the bill. Very professional automotive shop, I won't go anywhere else.
Jacob Loisel · 2 years ago
Alex is the most friendly mechanic you will ever meet, and he does a great job. His rates are competitive, and his turnaround is the fastest of any shop in Bellingham. Would give him 10 stars if possible.
Kyle Felmley · 4 years ago
The Shop
I'm Alex. This Is My Shop.
AR Mechanic is an independent auto, diesel and fleet repair shop right here on Sunset Ave in Bellingham. My crew and I work on everything from daily drivers to work trucks, domestic and imported.
The way I run it is simple. I tell you what's actually wrong, I'm up front about what it costs before we start, and I don't try to sell you work you don't need. That's why so many of our customers won't take their vehicles anywhere else.
If your check-engine light is on, something doesn't sound right, or another shop has you stumped, bring it by or give me a call. We'll get you back on the road.
Good to Know
Questions, Answered
Can't see what you need? Call the shop at (360) 603-1957 and we'll talk it through.
Yes. We work on domestic and imported cars, trucks and SUVs, plus diesel trucks and fleet vehicles. If you're not sure whether we cover your vehicle, give us a call at (360) 603-1957 and we'll let you know.
That's one of the things we do best. We diagnose check-engine lights and hard-to-trace faults properly rather than just throwing parts at it. Call us and we'll get you booked in to take a look.
We give you an up-front estimate before the work starts so there are no surprises on the bill. Exact cost depends on your vehicle and the repair, so the best next step is a quick call at (360) 603-1957.
We do. Diesel repair and fleet maintenance are handled in-house. We know local businesses can't afford downtime, so we work to get your vehicles back on the road quickly.
We're at 1206 Sunset Ave in Bellingham, WA. We're open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed weekends. Call ahead at (360) 603-1957 so we can plan around your schedule.
Calling ahead is the surest way to get seen quickly, especially for bigger jobs. Reach us at (360) 603-1957 and we'll find a time that works.
Something Not Running Right? Let's Take a Look.
Call AR Mechanic and talk to a real mechanic who'll give you a straight answer.
CALL (360) 603-1957