How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%5+0.4Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCOREDave Power Automotive & Marine
Salem, OR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #438Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 707 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 593 Google reviews
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Customers hired Dave Power Automotive & Marine for 8 kinds of job.
Dave Power Automotive & Marine for general repairs & maintenance
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The work and customer service at Dave Power is excellent! The four or five years that I’ve used them, their work is on point and on time.
Told them what was wrong and they fixed the issue I have been chasing for more than a year. Thank you
Henry has always been super helpful with my boyfriend and I. He talks with us about cost before doing anything and he is honest. They got my car done the next morning! So thankful for this crew
Ive used Power Automotive and Marine for my mechanic needs for years. They've never let me down, their staff is knowledgable and friendly, and they do a quality and thorough job.
These guys are very efficient and a highly talented crew! They’re extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of boat maintenance and repairs! Customer satisfaction is important to them and it shows. I highly recommend them to perform any work on your boat.
These guys rock will always go back
Such a fantastic group of guys! They went out of their way to help me when I was desperate and in a pinch. Provided nothing less than excellent service. Highly recommended!
i had a great experiance coming to this place henry is very helpful and has great knowlage and help me get my duramax back on the road i recomend this shop if you have a duramax they know what they are doing 10/10
Dave’s was amazing! The whole team is incredibly helpful and attentive. I’ve brought multiple vehicles in for inspections and otherwise and they are always happy to try to fit me into their busy shop schedule. They are thorough and communicative about their plans and intensions and really keep you informed. Will always keep coming back here!
Great people who know what they are doing
Knowledgeable Accurate Quick Inexpensive Thorough Communicative Involved
They did a really great job on my high mileage Honda. It had a lot of issues and now it’s running great. Their price beat the competition too!
Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Scheduled appointment, on time, timely and complete service, thanks.
I really enjoy these guys! I would 100% recommended everyone to come in and get your work done by any of these men. They were direct , honest , and genuinely kind. The gentleman working on my car even came and showed me my filter that needed to be replaced, photos of my damages and what was wrong. Loved the…
Guys are awesome got the job done fast. And quality work
Super nice and helpful Love this place. Got my trailer in and out fixed right up
Recently we have taken One of our cars here again! Always a great job we needed wheel bearings and brakes … these guys are great! They always know immediately what’s wrong when you take it in for a noise… We have taken both the car & suv in there quite a few times. Our cars are both older &they always seem to know…
Phenomenal experience all around.
Henry was easy to deal with. His communication was great and car was done much sooner than promised at the price discussed prior to. I will return as needed.
OUTSTANDING customer service, professionalism, and care for your car. They really put their customer's concerns and experience first!! THESE QUALITIES will make me a repeat customer!! Hopefully just for regularly scheduled maintenance.
Have been going there for service for several years, like the people and the quality of service. And will continue to go back.
Very nice group of people, experienced and friendly.
Best place in town for marine and automotive maintenance and repair.
Had our boat in to be gone thru for use this summer. It had sat in garage for 14 years, so had some things that needed addressed. Arli was great to deal with and kept me informed of issues that arose thru out the process. Will definitely be using them in the future for anything that comes up.
I’ve been bringing cars, trucks and boats here since 2002: they are an amazing business, and the best mechanics in town. And they really go the extra mile with help and advice. Can’t recommend Dave and his crew highly enough!
This was the first time that we've used Dave Power automotive & it definitely will not be the last. They did a great job fixing my son's vehicle! Really friendly service, skilled mechanics & good relative value. Based on our experience, I would totally recommend them to others!
Very satisfied, quick work
Won’t take my car anywhere else! These guys not only know their stuff; but are polite, professional, and prompt.
These folks are stars. Got me in for an electrical problem, during their lunch hour, and found a creative solution that saved me big $$$. Always pleasant and communicative. Will continue coming to Power as they are really on their game. Thanks!
Dave Power Automotive services are a blue chip & top shelf outfit!! Professional, polite, friendly, honest with a huge skill set, knowledge & expertise in the repair industry!! Great team that I plan to recommend often in the future!!! Rick Lacey
The people at Dave's Power Automotive offer professional, above and beyond service. I haven't been let down since I started taking my business to them and I will continue to bring my business to them because of their honesty. 5 stars
These are professional and are very good at communication. I enjoyed that they informed me what they found and gave me all the details so that I was able to make an informed decision. Highly recommend them and I will return for any future maintenence and repairs.
This was a very honest and personal business that I will be using again! I would recommend this place for anyone that needs help from a local shop.
Been doing with their power for over 20 years. number one guy I've use for all my boat accessories
I wanted to share that this place did a fantastic job on my boat motor repairs recently. Arly and Henry at the front counter were very knowledgeable and helpful. I have owned various boats over the last 40 years in the Salem area and never used this facility before. I usually take my boats to another reputable boat…
Dave Power is by far the best auto shop in Salem. When I was living there I went to them for all my troublesome 01 Jetta's problems, and they fixed promptly and professionally with care and quality. They even go above and beyond simple repairs. Two years ago, my wife was rear ended and her car was totaled. Not…
Very satisfied from dave Powers they went over and above on my boat thanks
They listen, do what they say they are going to do, and are very reasonable. Might be the last place in America like this. GO HERE!!
I've used Dave at Dave Powers for over 7 years and I have never had a bad experience I actually was just teasing him the other day I was telling him that I've never been disappointed until it comes time to pay the bill lmao and he laughs everybody I know I brag to them about him and tell him that I put my word on…
These guys have the best customer service, prices and quality of work
awesome guys. they know what they’re doing.
Sold me a nice, used outboard, works great. I used it a lot during salmon season in both salt and fresh water so I had them tune it up for steelhead season. Didn’t have to wait long and reasonably priced for a good tuneup and a new prop.
I’m so blessed to have heard about this place. I’m new to Salem and I’m glad valvoline oil referred me to you. The service was excellent I rate this place a 10 and I appreciate you all keeping my car and holding it for a few days while I was out of town. Car running great thank you all for your hard work.
We had a problem with our Berkeley jet drive in our boat. For three years, we had an annoying leak we could not find. We were referred to Dave powers as people who knew jet drives. We took it down to them ( nobody in Portland would touch it) and left it. By the next day, Henry, the tech, had found it. He recommended…
We are always impressed by Dave Power. Quality work, fair prices, and amazing employees.
Dave Power is the best in town for car, and boats. He's been fixing my vechiles and boats for over 20 years. Honest and very reliable.
I was recommended by friends to Dave's Power. I'm a new boat owner. They were very helpful! First visit was great plan to do all my boat maintenance and repair there. Had depth finder installed also
Replaced Brovo 1 prop shaft and bearings
Our Van had been sounding rough on the idle and while driving. Henry explained the process and possibilities giving me a low and high end scenarios. The guys checked it out and found it was going to be an expensive repair with more possible once the obvious issue was repaired. They called and gave us the…
My family and I have been going to Dave Power Automotive forever. My dad has had everything serviced there from classic cars to speed boats. I’ve personally used their services for over 17 yrs now. He’s literally worked on all of my vehicles since I started driving. Super awesome, family run business in Salem. I…
They were so helpful kept my car until they found and fixed the problem. They didnt overcharge me i was soo happy with them they allowed my son and i to wait in the waiting room and Didnt get upset with his shenanigans definitely recommend everybody go here
These guys are awesome! Excellent service with fair prices. I make the trip from tangent because I totally trust them to perform any work on my Baby!
I absolutely won’t take our vehicles anywhere else.
Good Honest Repair Shop
Needed a bunch of boat trailer work done. The trailer company that manufactured the original trailer was out of business so they couldn’t get replacement parts. They did a lot of research to come up with a good solution that worked. Very thorough when I picked up the trailer and going through and showed me the parts…
Though they had my truck for a long period a time due to a shipment error of parts, they did a great job keeping me in the loop. Henry is a man of his word and I appreciate his customer service. They have my business.
Excellent service
I love these guys! They have been taking care of my Suburban for 17 years. They let me know when they need to do more work and include an update on my estimate. I love their work.
I HIGHLY recommend Dave Power Automotive the next time you need auto repair! I took my car in for a tune -up & they did an amazing job! They also fixed my passenger side head lamp!!! I’ve had issues with it for years! They go above & beyond on working on your car & I can’t say enough great things about them! Next…
We moved to Oregon a few years ago and were in need of an auto mechanic. We wanted to find someone we could trust and not take advantage of us. We learned about Dave Power Automotive through word of mouth from a friend, and now they have my business. Great service! Dave Power Automotive is honest and trustworthy.…
I was having an issue with my car, after getting the oil changed at a fast food type car place.... it kept misfiring and wasn’t performing properly,so I took it into Daves and they ran some diagnostics and also drove it and discovered the issue for me (a big issue of having too much oil added and it was leaking into…
I have used this business for all of my boat maintenance each year and find that they do great work and are reliable and complete the work on time.
Recently we took our Miata in to have the A/C checked out. It was blowing hot air. While we had the car in the shop we decided to have Dave Power mechanics to do an inspection. They found a few things that needed servicing, transmission fluid change and oil change in the differential and the fuel filter. It was a…
Heating and cooling on VW PASSAT Wagon 2003. Not an easy access / as lay person nightmare job. VW definitely had job security in mind for mechanics with design of this car. She was in the OPERATING ROOM for 10 hours, but Dave Powers has the right surgeon for the job. The Wag is back on the road , following a trip to…
Always a great experience.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General repairs & maintenance | 115 | — |
| Oil change | 49 | — |
| Engine repair | 39 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 37 | — |
| Electrical repair | 35 | — |
| Auto engine tuning | 27 | — |
| Transmission | 26 | — |
| Electrical | 24 | — |
