Sterling Automotive 1025 Pasco Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

"I took my car to a different shop to have it checked out. They wanted to fix everything under the sun. I couldn’t differentiate between necessary and unnecessary myself. Decided to go for a second opinion at Sterling and wow am I thankful. They let me know what should be addressed right away and what was overkill in relation to the first shop’s opinion."

"After giving these guys a tons of info and talking to the owner over the phone about my specific cam phaser/ timing issue i get a $400 diagnostic ( stuff i already knew about and had listed) to be told they don't want to do the work. mind you i made an appointment and waited a week to get it there. they couldn't wait to get my car off the lot for more easy fixes. i value my time and they obviously should have said no thanks from the get go the second i said cam phaser. For a common problem they recommended an engine swap. Still didn't get a straight answer and have to spend more on other mechanics diagnostics for them to even look at it. my time is valuable and this was a complete waste of that and $400 that could have went to the fix. Don't waste peoples time when they know specifically what needs to be done and you won't do it."

"This shop is the absolute nicest place I have taken my car too, and will be the first place I call while I live in Bellingham. Not only are they friendly and knowledgeable, but as a broke college student, they helped me understand the real severity of the issues that my car had and let me make the decision, no one upsaled me. Furthermore they got my car fixed up quicker than promised and (while they could have easily charged me what they told me it would cost) charged me less than promised. To just keep adding on to the positives of this shop, recently my cars check engine light came on and they informed me more about the code that it was throwing and sense they were booked for 2 weeks and the code was serious they recommend me to another shop that they trust. Seriously can not recommend this place enough, they care more about you than your money and will treat you right now matter what."

"I have been going to Sterlings for about 15 years. When I first went in, I made it clear that as long as I felt they did good work and were honest with me at all times, I would be a faithful customer. Sterling and his crew have never let me down and have gone above all expectations in their work, customer service and humanity. Every time I leave the shop whether I’m dropping off or picking up my vehicle, I feel like I just had a conversation with a friend. This level of service can’t be beat. So very thankful for Sterling."