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%91+49.6Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORELake City Autoworks
Seattle, WA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #253Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 622 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 380 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other auto repair shops (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
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Customers hired Lake City Autoworks for 8 kinds of job.
Lake City Autoworks for oil change
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It was easy to schedule the service. The service was done promptly when I dropped the car off. The service was properly done. I have no complaints.
Always great and very professional Carl is awesome
A routine oil change visit revealed several problems that would have been unwise to ignore. With those corrections made, the team at Lake City Autoworks has once again added years of driving reliability and road worthiness to my little old 1989 Honda Civic. I won't take my Honda anywhere else.
Karl and his team are the best in NE Seattle. I have known Karl for over 4 decades, he has worked on my family vehicles and my clients rigs since his start at Lake City . He has a solid crew and a super clean shop. I quit going to the dealerships a long time ago. Go see Karl at Lake City Autoworks. Stay Local. #Pausells206
I’ve had a great experience taking my car to Lake City Autoworks. They usually fix the problem in a timely manner and their prices seem fair.
Love this place!
Always the best.
Great service
Trust these guys to do the best for me, and they've never let me down. Always let me know what they're going to do before they do it and have my car back to me on time.
Friendly and professional people. Fair price for products and services. Always pleased with timeliness and service
Just purchased 1936 Restromod Ford pickup that needed serious attention. The owner and mechanic gave my truck their full and careful attention. Autoworks will be our go to shop as long as we own the truck.
Karl and the team at LCW Autoworks have taken care of my European cars for the past 12 years. They always steer me right (no pun intended) when it comes to doing maintenance on my vehicles-I trust their suggestions and have never been disappointed. Honest and fairly priced. Prefer going to LCW Autoworks over a…
If you are looking for an auto repair service that you can trust will do their best then look no further! They are knowledgeable and thorough and are awesome to work with! Edit #1- Dang if I don’t love Lake City Autoworks! Took the rig in for a check engine light, they found and fixed the issue and also did some…
I was pleased to get the oil change in a timely manner, was called to ask about extras and was done early. This is my place!
Very communicative, trustworthy, and helpful.
Reliable.
I have had nothing but great experiences with this shop. They are attentive, honest, and do quality work. I recommend them to everyone.
I highly recommend Lake City Auto works. Happy with the service and price. Will definitely be back.
I recently visited this place for an oil change on my Audi Q5. The service was incredibly professional and of high quality. They didn’t overcharge me for my 60k maintenance, as the inspection revealed that my car was in excellent condition.
Been going to Lake City for close to 18 years. They are honest and kind and try to work with you about necessary fixes not just what they think needs to be done. Car repairs are painful, but I know that my car is being taken care of.
Really appreciate Lake City Autoworks. We have been using them for all our auto needs for probably two decades. Love their service and communication. Highly recommend Lake City Autoworks for personal and business auto issues and maintenance.
Very friendly and courteous and they only fix what needs to be fixed but also tell me what’s coming up. I appreciate their straightforwardness and feel good about them being my mechanics.
Great service and very nice people to work with. My car broke down and the got it repaired the day I brought it in. Highly recommend them as a Seattle native.
Great service, timing and pricing. Always honest & friendly.
Very friendly and efficient.
As always great service in a very reliable auto shop!
The personal service and attention were the best. I will definitely be back when I need any kind of service with my car and have already recommended them to 2 people.
New to Seattle and nervous about going to a new mechanic after being with the same one for many years, but Karl and his team at Lake City Autoworks were awesome! Made me feel like I was part of their community right away! Honest and fair, good communication, nice, and went the extra mile to help me with something…
Best experience I have ever had in an auto shop. Lake City is knowledgeable and exceptionally helpful and kind. They took what was a pretty crumby situation and helped it feel a lot better and took incredible care of my car. I know only come here for oil changes as well as anything major. Could not recommend more!
The best shop around.
Friendly, timely service.
I was very pleased with the service.
Always just the BEST service! Karl & crew are honest, friendly, and extremely skilled and knowledgeable. I would never go anywhere else.
Always trust you guys Job well done
Lake City Auto keeps my 2010 Jetta running like new!!! Thank you!
I have been a customer at Lake City Autoworks since 1989. During that time, I have experienced high integrity, high automobile knowledge, and efficiency; as well as excellent courtesy.
Lake City Autoworks got the job done. Initially I thought my leaking gasket would take the weekend to repair, but the shop put two techs on my car and got the work done in just under 3 hours. I was quite impressed. Im grateful to have a quality shop so close to home.
Part of me wants to leave a bad review so they don't become more booked up... By the grace of God, err rather, Carl, they squeezed me in and took care of me. They were great! Car is great...now! Thank you!
I will for now on only go to Lake City Autoworks. My coworker referred me initially. After a long (very long) car-problem saga (the details of which I won't list here so it doesn't run off the page), I was very happy to have Karl and his team in my corner and to have their expertise. Everyone is professional and…
I was able to stop by and get some work taken care of. Lake City Auto Works has always gone out of their way when I have some issue with one of my cars and if they can they will fix it on the spot. They are also very flexible with scheduling appointments.
Great Work, Greta Price, Great Service
Karl is amazing and his crew is excellent. Karl is honest to a fault, fair in all things, creative with solutions, and nice to boot. When several places (including dealers) said our engine needed to be replaced, Karl had an idea for how to resuscitate the engine (cheaply) and it worked! He fits us into his busy…
This is my first Google review (and I doubt I'll write many more), but I want to let everybody know that I think Karl and his team are excellent. I first landed at Lake City Autoworks a few years ago because of a bad experience at another shop - one that I had been to several times. Karl took care of what needed to…
We have been taking our vehicles to Lake City Autoworks for years. We most recently needed work done on our Subaru Forester. We had taken the car to the Subaru dealership twice, but were still having issues. Karl and the team quickly diagnosed a leaking gasket and a few other issues and fixed everything quickly.…
Excellent service and work. We've been customers for years and really appreciate their honest and high quality attention to detail.
Ron and Karl aways make sure that my car is well-taken care of. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Completely trustworthy and fair.
My family has used Lake City Autoworks since the early 90s, and Karl and the team have always treated us very well. We trust them to do quality work without charging for unnecessary procedures.
I have been coming to Lake City for 3.5 years and have been extremely satisfied with the people, the work, and the pricing. Driving an old car can be a little nerve wracking so I visit Lake City annually for them to check that everything is working correctly. They always do a very thorough diagnosis, explain the…
Very reliable Auto mechanics. I have taken my car here whenever I need servicing. Karl is very personable & professional. I feel like they know their cars here & I'm in good hands.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 60 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 26 | — |
| Brakes | 23 | — |
| Tires | 18 | — |
| Steering & suspension repair | 18 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 18 | — |
| Electrical repair | 14 | — |
| Air & cabin filter replacement | 12 | — |
