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Rod's Japanese Auto Care in 98226, Bellingham WA

Auto Repair, Bellingham WA 98226

5292 Guide Meridian Rd

Bellingham, WA 98226

360-398-2944

Rating Summary of 127 Reviews

5 star review average

We specialize in:

Auto Repair
Hybrid Service
Brake Repair & Service
Transmission Repair & Replacement
Diagnostics and Electronic Repair
Diesel Repair

Acting as the first line of Auto Repair, Hybrid Service, Brake Repair & Service, Transmission Repair & Replacement, Diagnostics and Electronic Repair and Diesel Repair defense between you and the Bellingham roads, properly maintained brakes are essential to a safe drive. Our ASE certified technicians perform a wide range of brake repairs, and we'll have your car braking like new.
Is your engine making some strange sounds? Automotive engine systems can cause complicated and frustrating issues. Our auto repair shop offers everything from basic maintenance to major engine repair and diagnostic services.
Acting as the first line of defense between you and the Bellingham roads, properly maintained brakes are essential to a safe drive. Our ASE certified technicians perform a wide range of brake repairs, and we'll have your car braking like new!
No matter what your transmission repair needs, you can have complete confidence in our experienced technicians to recommend the right transmission repair or service for the right price.
With each passing year, new vehicles include an ever-increasing number of electronic components. At Rod's Japanese Auto Care, we can perform just about any auto electrical service.

Category: Auto repair shop

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Featured Reviews

	The team
Nathan S. Bellingham, WA	The team at Rod's are incredibly conscientious and transparent in their work and assessment, and this is something I value very highly. I know I brought my vehicle to the right repair shop!
on 12/26/2022 for an auto repair of their Honda

	From start
Christine H. Blaine, WA	From start to finish, excellent service! Went above and beyond to deliver my car through the snow!
on 12/20/2022 for an auto service of their Nissan

	Great
Leslye O. Bellingham, WA	I was assisted by Zach and he was great! Got my car in right away and completed the requested services along with my vehicle diagnostics. Had suggestions for things that needed to be done and prioritized the issues. I really appreciated this! Had a few very necessary things done and got my car back all in the same day. Great customer service by Zach!
on 7/19/2021 for an auto repair

	Awesome
Pam H. Bellingham, WA	Awesome company
on 9/13/2018 for an auto repair of their Honda

	The best!
Casey J. Lakewood, WA	I would tell them that I am PICKY about who works on my Z. It is an '82, I am the only owner, have every receipt for everything that has ever been done on my car, and it has had exactly seven mechanics in all that time. I do not trust my car to just anyone. I am picky. The mechanics who work on my car must earn my trust. I need to feel that they have my safety in mind and look for potential issues as well as keeping my Z in the best running condition. Rod's has proven to me that they are all about keeping me safe and my Z in great shape. Did I mention that I am picky ? Rod's will be my eighth mechanic shop for a long time to come. Because, I am picky.
on 7/3/2018 for an auto repair of their Datsun

	Highly recommend
S. C. Blaine, WA	I would highly recommend them to take their vehicle there.
on 6/28/2018 for an auto repair of their Honda

	Highly recommend
Dave Morris S.	Highly recommend to everyone I know
on 6/20/2018 for an auto service

	Amazing
Sharon B. Bellingham, WA	I have always been satisfied.
on 4/15/2018 for an auto service of their Toyota

	Highly recommend Rod
Linda F. Bellingham, WA	Logan and his expert service technicians at Rod's Japanese Auto Care gave me exemplary diagnostic analysis, maintenance, and repair service this week for my Nissan Maxima. They took my car in without an appointment and had me on the road again in a day! Their prices were excellent and my car purrs like new again. They explained in detail all of their recommendations and communicated with me throughout the process via phone and email. They even washed my car before I drove it home and had a locally produced basket of goodies for me in the driver's seat. Rod's is definitely a first class auto care option in Bellingham. I highly recommend Rod's for their quality service combined with fair pricing that is all wrapped in a big smile from Logan and his professional staff. BRAVO and two thumbs up!!
on 4/12/2018 for an auto service of their Nissan

	Quality Care
Ann K. Seattle, WA	Rod's customer service and technical skills are STAR quality. I was stranded 90 miles from home (Seattle) in a new area. They responded to my "please help" email I sent after their shop was closed and received a response at 10:00 that evening! Who does that anymore?? They had the parts in the shop next morning, repaired my car, gave me a ride to and from my lodging. When I picked up my car, there sat, on the passenger seat, a beautiful basket of local goodies and a thank you note from the staff at Rod's. They are no-nonsense in repairing cars efficiently and their customer relations top it all. An amazing team. I may have to travel 90 miles for my next repair.
on 12/3/2017 for an auto repair of their Lexus

	A family business
Patrick P. Blaine, WA	Well run family business that treat the customer with priority.
on 11/23/2017 for an auto service of their Mazda

	highly recommend
Brandi P. Bellingham, WA	It is phenomenal! Very thorough and fair, they give honest opinions which is very, very helpful!
on 11/12/2017 for an auto repair of their Ford

	Great care and service
Kathy C. Bellingham, WA	Logan and Brittany are excellent. They always keep you informed on the repair or service
on 11/9/2017 for an auto service of their Hyundai

	Accomodating
Jan P. Ferndale, WA	Rod and his team are very accommodating, they work with you, and they go above and beyond to make the visit and repairs successful and convenient.
on 11/7/2017 for an auto repair of their Toyota

	Would recommend them
Carren G. Lynden, WA	Great customer care! I feel confident that Rod's is a reliable, trustworthy auto care business!
on 8/31/2017 for an auto service of their Kia

	Great service
Russel M. Lynden, WA	Logan is the man and always helps me with my problems and that i would continue to use the services. Britt is the shit and overall is a bomb person and overall is a great but i keep bringing in crappy cars and will correct for the future.
on 8/28/2017 for an auto repair of their Dodge

	Efficient, professional, and friendly
Asunción A. Bellingham, WA	I would tell them that Road's Japanese Auto Care employees are very professional and would do everything in their hands to satisfy their customers.
on 8/24/2017 for an auto repair of their Mazda

	Honest work
Lisa C. Bellingham, WA	nice people, great service. Appreciate the entire car being inspected with reasonable service recommendations.
on 8/17/2017 for an auto service of their Subaru

	Very satisifed
Rod F. Bellingham, WA	The best customer service I have received from any business in a very long time.
on 8/10/2017 for an auto repair of their Chevrolet

	"Gold" standard
Amy N. Ferndale, WA	Rod and his crew have taken care of our cars for 14 years (about 200,000 collective miles). We have always had thorough and excellent service. They take the time to explain the work and help us prioritize when bigger services need to be done. The attention to detail and appreciation of customer loyalty are top notch.
on 8/4/2017 for an auto service of their Kia

	Go there
Jack D. Bellingham, WA	Total honesty, forward looking, thorough, on time, courtesy rides.
on 6/30/2017 for an auto service of their Chevrolet

	Reliable
Bill P. Deming	I had a lot of work done on my nissan p/u (almost 300k mi). I wouldn't usually commend some one for merely doing the work they are paid for as competence is expected. However considering the all the work done there could have been an issue. The work was exemplary, on time and within the estimate. I had doubts about an 'extra' they talked me into, de-carbonizing the pistons and injectors. That resulted in noticeable uptick in engine performance. ???? Did I mention they have a loaner? I'll return when the truck needs it. b
on 6/13/2017 for an auto service of their Nissan

	Fair and quality work
Lily M. Everson, WA	Trustworthy, truly caring, genuine, honest, very hard working people. HIGHLY recommend Rod's to everyone who needs help with their car. Brittany and Logan helped me today with a really difficult situation with my vehicle and really went above and beyond. I really can't thank them enough. The most positive experience at an auto shop I've ever had.
on 6/6/2017 for an auto repair of their Subaru

	Fast, efficient, friendly
Marc P. Blaine, WA	Great service and everyone is so friendly. Love the cats. The team of mechanics do an excellent job of diagnosing potential problems. My Honda Pilot has 135,000 miles and I am hoping to keep it for at least another 100,000. Rods will help me achieve this goal.
on 6/5/2017 for an auto service of their Honda

	I am satisfied
Windy M. Lynden, WA	Only one visit so far, but everyone was friendly, helpful, prompt, and very professional ... I also like how you keep all of our service records and future maintenance needs organized, such a helpful system! We will return.
on 6/2/2017 for an auto repair of their Mazda

	Professional
Donna B. Bellingham, WA	You will always be treated like you are family although in a very professional way. I trust them with my car completely.
on 6/1/2017 for an auto service of their Subaru

	Great service
Blas N. Lummi Island, WA	That these guys are great and you definitely need to bring your car there!
on 5/9/2017 for an auto repair of their Toyota

	The best
Brandon S. Blaine, WA	I tell everyone I know who owns a Japanese vehicle that Rod's Auto Care is the absolute best place to take a vehicle. The level of customer service provided by Rod's team is almost unbelieveable. I will be a return customer as long as we live in the PNW.
on 5/5/2017 for an auto service of their Subaru

	Go there
Justin S. Ferndale, WA	Very honest people better service than other auto repair shops I've been to
on 4/20/2017 for an auto repair of their Subaru

	Take time to explain
Kimberly C. Bellingham, WA	That the staff are incredible. They were kind, understanding, patient and knowledgeable - they took the time to explain everything and answer questions.
on 4/16/2017 for an auto repair of their Subaru

	Very Good Service
Cesar G. Bellingham	Brittany was very helpful, understood my concern. Address the situation in a professional and timely manner. Shops work is very thorough, all other issues addressed, I feel safe driving my car.
on 4/5/2017 for an auto repair of their Lexus

	Excellence!
Bob S. Blaine, WA	Rod's staff is always upfront with inspection findings and service-need recommendations; excellent follow-up and, if anything is amiss, they strive to make it all good with the customer.
on 3/21/2017 for an auto service of their Toyota

	Fast, efficient, friendly
Chad H. Friday Harbor, WA	A family business that cares!. Honest, friendly, responsive, thorough, clean, detail oriented. Pleasantly surprised to find a gift basket in our car with a thank you note. Now that's service!
on 2/21/2017 for an auto service of their Subaru

	Good job
Anonymous	I like the way Rod's provides photo's of items (to permit viewing of items) & provides you a "heads up" on future repairs needed. They appear to have done a good job. I was provided a gift basket (of local items) during my first visit (which I appreciated). Brittany is very friendly & everyone appears knowledgeable. Rod's was a bit less expensive for the oil change (than the other place I was intending to visit). There are 2 cats in the waiting room (I especially enjoy Lexus, the mother cat) during visits.
on 1/20/2017 for an auto service

	Very impressed
Linda C. Bellingham, WA	Very thorough in their assessment, quick service, and friendly too.
on 1/10/2017 for an auto service of their Suzuki

	Excellent
Abigail M. Yakima, WA	Very professional, honest, as well as personal.
on 1/5/2017 for an auto repair of their Subaru

	Excellent mechanics
Amy N. Ferndale, WA	I would say that Rod and his team have protected our investment in our vehicles better than we could have expected. They take the time to help us understand and prioritize needed repairs. They do a thorough job with accurate estimates. Our 2004 Honda Pilot has almost 150,000 miles on it; Rod and his team have provided all the service on the vehicle, and they have made sure that it has always run reliably and smoothly. They are always warm and welcoming, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.
on 12/3/2016 for an auto repair of their Honda

	Recommend
Steve N. Gig Harbor, WA	The service was beyond terrific, Logan went out of his way to take care of what our car needed as well as what we needed as customers. HIGHLY recommend.
on 12/3/2016 for an auto repair of their Mazda

	Outstanding
Rollo Van S.	Best place in Whatcom county to get your Japanese or any auto serviced.
on 12/1/2016 for an auto service

	Recommend
Chris H.	Trustworthy and honest- definitely will recommend to my family that lives in Bellingham!
on 11/20/2016 for an auto service

	Outstanding
Janet S. Bellingham, WA	I love your service. Very personal and fast. Easy to deal with
on 10/28/2016 for an auto repair of their Honda

	Exceptional
Dan	Exceptional in every aspect. They go the extra mile to insure they miss nothing.
on 10/20/2016 for an auto service

	Friendly and helpful
Jordan W. Bellingham, WA	We got our Element's struts and a few other things replaced or fixed. Only took them a day or so. Very gregarious and friendly. The email notification and summary service is a huge time saver and very convenient. Plus, it creates a great piece for your records. The ride back into town was highly appreciated. Overall, very fast, efficient, and professional. The local goodies basket left in the car was like icing on the cake and made our day. I will be recommending Rod's to all my friends.
on 10/3/2016 for an auto repair of their Honda

	Accomodating
Anonymous	Your employees were friendly and accommodating. My vehicle occasionally does not start although it runs perfectly when it does. It is very erratic. Your people were unable to find the problem however the last 2 shops that tried were also unsuccessful.
on 8/22/2016 for an auto service

	Very satisifed
Brent J. Bellingham, WA	Great communication and got the job done!
on 8/10/2016 for an auto service of their Dodge

	Very comforting
Rebecca B. Bellingham, WA	I have been bringing my car(s) to Rod's for 3+ years and I trust Rod's to deliver reliable, accurate, and honest service to me and my car(s). They understand how to talk "car" and to educate someone who is not a mechanical expert without talking down. I trust and appreciate their assessments of what repairs are urgent, what may be important to get done in the next 3-6 months, and what is not time sensitive so I cam plan and space out repairs. They are friendly, kind, and efficient. I wouldn't dream of taking my car anywhere else!
on 6/30/2016 for an auto service of their Subaru

	Great servce
Terry P.	I have been a loyal customer since 2008. I wouldn't waste my time w ith trying to find a better, more trustworthy mechanic. Rod's is the best! Great servicedserviced, courteous and accommodating with your schedule. Love you guys!
on 6/24/2016 for an auto repair of their Nissan

	Couldn't be happier
Anne L.	That the folks are patient, understanding, interested in doing the right thing had their service has been outstanding.
on 6/7/2016 for an auto service

	Outstanding
Michelle L. Ferndale, WA	Only place I've found in Whatcom county that will service my Fiat. Thank you!
on 5/31/2016 for an auto repair of their Fiat

	Honest and efficient
Terry P. Bellingham, WA	Fast, friendly, courteous and Honest!
on 5/20/2016 for an auto repair of their Toyota

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