Gary's Olympia Auto Service

A good place to get your car fixed. Been here twice and they've been decent both times. They didn't try to oversell me, which I appreciate cause too many shops rip you off women and queer folks. Not this place.
First time they charged my battery and broke down my options with the hybrid battery at the end of its life.
The second time they saved me from winter storms after my window regulator seized and the window wouldn't roll up.
It's not a super fancy place, it's a good auto shop.

We took our car to Gary's and have realized there are still good honest mechanics in Olympia. Our old shop changed ownership and has gone downhill. Gary's was able to figure out the problem within a half hour when the old mechanic couldn't (they had it for 4 days). Gary's prices are very reasonable compared to what our old shop charged. Thank you Gary and Ty for your honest hard work.

Gary, Ty and the team have, over the years, taken great care of four family cars (so far) and they have saved us thousands of dollars compared to other estimates. If you appreciate local expertise, small businesses, and the personal service approach they provide, check out Gary’s.

Came to Olympia from Portland for the day with my family for the Hands On Museum and had my car smoking from under the hood as we got there. They were able to take my car day of and get back to me that I had a cracked radiator and they would have it fixed by the next day. Then Gary himself drove me to a rental car place so I could have a car and get to a hotel while my car stayed with them until they fixed it. Next day I was able to get my car. I wish more car dealerships were more trustworthy like Gary and his team. Very thankful for my experience with them. Know that you're in good hands if you take your car to them.

I absolutely cannot give enough stars or kudos to Gary & Ty here at Gary's Olympia Automotive. I was travelling through here when my vehicle started making awful sounds that worried me enough to call around & stop somewhere. Even though they did not personally work on my vehicle they did take the time out of their very busy schedule to look at it & give me some ideas of what was happening & made me feel safer to continue on with my trip. In a world that is becoming heartless & selfish it is such a blessing to find special people like this that actually care about others & show it🥰 Stay kind everyone💫💫💫

Gary's put in my car new alternator and battery for a reasonable price and quick service.
I'll go back again.

Never Fear! Gary's Automotive is here!

Very trustworthy, put a smile on your face service.

Great service. Friendly. Reasonable prices. Reliable.

I trust the expertise of the people in this shop above anyone else I've ever had work on a vehicle

One of my employees vehicles broke down a couple of blocks away from Gary's. Despite it being 15 mins before closing Ty and his crew pushed the vehicle to their shop!
They did the repair which was very affordable and we had the vehicle back to us the very next day! You don't get customer service like this very often. Will DEFINITELY be bringing all my vehicles here for repair.

Thanks, Gary & Ty, for your great service on our Lexus, that we just can't seem to part with.

We've taken our vehicles to Gary's for over thirty five years with complete satisfaction. With Ty on board the high quality of work has been maintained on our Japanese and domestic cars. Recently when our Dodge truck needed extensive repair, one local dealership said it wouldn't be covered by warranty. Ty checked around and found a Chrysler dealership that correctly reported the true warranty situation to our advantage. We recommend Gary's Olympia Auto Services with complete confidence in the quality of their work and the integrity of their dealings. Five stars.

Diane J. rated Gary's Automotive Repair Shop on Legion Way in downtown Olympia is great.... 4.5-4.8 Stars....!! Just be patient, plan on dropping your car off early & letting them have it for the whole day or two (diagnostics, ordering parts, & repair time).... Standard service repair rates, but they don't fix anything that doesn't really need fixing.... Or they will tell you fix this part now, the other stuff can wait 6 months, etc.... And they do quality work & will re-fix it if it doesn't work - Gary, Ty, & Jeannie are wonderful....!! Support this amazing, local business....!! D.J. /TFM 😉🏋😋😷😎

Been a customer for 25 years. Gary, owner, runs a clean and professional shop. Honesty is his passion. Several years ago, I brought my Honda in for new transmission. An hour later Gary called me. All done, NO transmission needed! They adjusted the bands and solved my slipping gears. Honest guy.

Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. They got my car going again on short notice and within just a day or so. Very reasonable prices. I trust this mechanic shop.

Gary was incredibly honest and super nice. He saved us thousands of dollars after the dealership misidentified the problem.

They were able to get my vehicle back on the road and ready to drive fast than I expected. When I got the bill I was floored, in a good way. Super helpful and honest service. We will be using them again in the future, forsure!

Needed the car fixed now. Fast diagnosis, fast fix, good price. What more can I say. I live a ways away. Very worth the drive.

You can tell the review that downgrades Gary's is out of tune, as Gary has already retired, but backs up Ty, the new shop coordinator (a former Gary's mechanic himself). Gary worked at a Nissan (Datsun) dealership for 20+ years, and the practice bills itself as specializing in Japanese/American vehicles. I'd especially take my Japanese vehicle to Gary's without a doubt, although he did a credible job of keeping my PT Cruiser running on the road & safe as well, while I had it. I've been to this shop more than a dozen times with great results, often with some extra effort put in for no charge. Rates are reasonable, too. Best of all, Gary doesn't treat you like a know-nothing (even if you are female) and is SUPER good at explaining what's wrong & what is recommended. Ty is learning those personable skills but definitely is an intellegent fellow. Among all my good experiences there, in one instance Ty steered me wrong (the same direction) several times in a row and I was able to raise a little stink with the office staff who immediately had Gary intervene and he got it properly tested and fixed, even coming long miles out to my house with a mechanic to fetch the vehicle. Another asset to this shop is their extremely competent office staff person. The reason I went to Gary's in the first place is because the Toyota dealership shop nearby treated me rudely, misdiagnosed my car's problems, and would not admit to adverse consequences thereafter: a "check engine light" the next day and an unconnected wire bundle & connector left on the manifold to melt. Gary & mechanic JB took in stride my anger & tears, explaining what they had found that was wrong & promptly fixing it. My only problem with this shop is that they aren't located closer to my house! PS I currently own a 1986 Nissan and 1997 RAV-4.

Gary and crew do a great job. 👍 If you need your car towed in for service like we did, just call them up and have them arrange it. It's so much easier that way and it's all on one bill instead of two.