Mid Coast Auto

Always great work, fair pricing and clear communication. This is the only place I take my cars to, even for simple things like oil changes. For an investment as large as a car, you need to make sure you’re getting the best service to prolong the life out of it!

Highly recommend. I needed a full inspection on a used van I was considering buying — they were willing to fit me in immediately even though they had a full schedule of appointments. Their check was thorough, and they clearly talked me through some issues with the vehicle. Would definitely use again.

Just had my first interaction with Jon not 15 minutes ago and I’m already racing to Unilocal to write Mid Coast Auto a review…
Jon is incredibly ethical and extremely helpful and friendly. Went in for a simple oil change and was a little worried about the «lurch» that was occurring when my automatic 2008 VW shifted out of first gear. He let me know that it was a simple fix to the filter and a fluid flush when he could have totally taken advantage of my ignorance and said it was major transmission trouble.
Given that I have a VW, I know that they’re notorious for electrical problems and throwing up their «warning lights» on the dash all the time. He said my brake light was on but that my brakes were perfect so that it was obviously a wiring issue that was also a cheap/​simple fix to just get rid of the annoying warning light. This part of our interaction was what sealed the deal for me. I was scared and unknowing re: my transmission fix but I just recently had porcelain brakes put on that should seriously outlast the vehicle… so again he had an opportunity to lie and say there was a problem with my brakes and take advantage, and he did no such thing.
On top of his honesty and good work, he’s just an all-​around nice guy. He will take a second to teach you a thing or two quickly and help you get to know your car better. I won’t be taking my car to anyone else but him.

locally-​owned repair shop offering personal service. these guys understand that it’s not just about the car and whatever happens to be going wrong with it.

Jon is honestly the best mechanic that I’ve ever worked with. I have never had someone work with me in such a clear and straightforward manner. He had integrity in the way he billed me, keeping me updated along the way regarding what he was doing and why, and giving me options when it came to cost. I’m confident to bring both of my vehicles to him and would recommend Midcoast to everyone.