# Olympia washington repair shops **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [January 12, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814 "2009-01-12T21:38:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/1 "2009-01-12T21:38:01Z")
Opinions please in the Olympia washington area for a good independent shop to work on 91 Explorer starter issues. I’m looking at a place called Black Lake towing and repair that I don’t see listed here in the “find a repair shop” section ( which is no surprise, my zipcode brings up only a parts place ). Opinions pro or con and other shops too. ---
**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/2 "2009-01-12T21:44:51Z")
With the added intent to establish a regular relationship with a shop who can see this truck in the future for everything from oil changes to tune ups and brakes. thanks KG ---
**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/3 "2009-01-13T15:37:53Z")
Let’s try again today. It was late yesterday and I’ve seen no response yet. ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/51bf81/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/4 "2009-01-13T17:36:32Z")
Ford dealers have good customer service. Any shop can handle most Ford starter issues. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/5 "2009-01-13T17:54:21Z")
I would not put a lot of faith in the Mechanics Files shop listing. Anyone can list anything so it means little. Even a thief of the highest magnitude could be listed. One guy listed in that section is in my area and he’s been dead for 4 or 5 years. The best option on finding a shop is to check the BBB for complaints, check the court clerk’s office for any history of small claims filings, and see if they’ve been around a while. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/6 "2009-01-13T17:58:06Z")
> Ford dealers have good customer service. Since dealers are COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT from FORD…you can’t just make that blanket statement…Come to NH…I can show you a real real good Ford dealer…and one who’s owner should be sent to Iraq with a “Kill Me” sign tattoo’d on him. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/7 "2009-01-13T20:20:07Z")
> One guy listed in that section is in my area and he’s been dead for 4 or 5 years. At least he won’t be able the cheat someone. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/8 "2009-01-13T20:35:51Z")
“Kill me” signs? “At least he won’t be able to cheat someone”? What swell comments; especially about the latter. He was an honest, straight shooting guy who suffered great bodily harm in a fatal pickup accident and is sorely missed by his family. Maybe I should invite the family on here to respond to you??? ---
**Author:** ![dmayer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dmayer/32/1_2.png) [@dmayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayer)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/9 "2009-01-13T22:35:04Z")
Just a quick note about the Mechanics Files. It’s been part of our web site for 10 years now, so some shops have, of course, closed. We update the database on a daily basis, but we need to rely on our audience to let us know of changes. It’s true-- anyone can list. Read the reviews carefully. We review postings, and we do spot some entries in which a mechanic is trying to promote his own business. Those entries are removed, as are shops about which we receive a strongly negative report. We use our staff’s best judgement, and we’re certainly not perfect, however, so ask around, and use the database as one tool in making a wise decision. Best, Doug Mayer Senior Web Lackey ---
**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/10 "2009-01-13T22:43:02Z")
Love all the…well…“advice”? here. Will keep one eye peeled for more. KG ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/11 "2009-01-14T00:52:47Z")
well, here’s a bit more, outdated as it may be…I used Titus-Will Ford in Tacoma for all my Ford repair needs, in 1973-1977. Always believed I got quality serviced from them. Lived in Tacoma, so Olympia was out of my normal range for things automotive. I understand they are still in business at about the same location near I-5 and haven’t changed owners or names, either. ---
**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/12 "2009-01-14T01:08:00Z")
Thanx, will check them out. KG ---
**Author:** ![MG-McAnick](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mg-mcanick/32/188_2.png) [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/13 "2009-01-14T04:09:34Z")
So you’re saying that we never see negative comments because you remove them. That explains a lot. Why not let the negative comments ride just of journalistic balance? ---
**Author:** ![dmayer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dmayer/32/1_2.png) [@dmayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayer)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympia-washington-repair-shops/24814/14 "2009-01-14T04:53:49Z")
Well, the intent of the Mechanics Files has always been to just show recommended, great mechanics. We never intended it to be a place to post negative comments about less-than-stellar shops. The Better Business Bureau already had a lot of that information, and Tom and Ray wanted a place where Car Talk visitors could find a shop.