Auto Repair Seattle
Drivers Have Trusted Since 1933
Three generations of Seattle drivers have made that drive for one reason: the work gets done right the first time.
- AAA Top Shop — 16 Years Running
- ASE Certified Technicians
- BBB Accredited
- Free Multi-Point Inspection
Worth the Drive Down Rainier
- Our technicians are paid hourly, not on commission. Nobody here earns more by finding you a bigger repair.
- AAA Top Shop for sixteen consecutive years — an inspection standard most independent shops never attempt once.
- Free multi-point inspection for new customers. You'll know what your car actually needs before you commit to anything.
One Straight Shot Down Rainier in Renton
- 20min
Capitol Hill
14 mi
- 18min
Downtown Seattle
12 mi
- 17min
SODO
11 mi
- 16min
Beacon Hill
10 mi
- 15min
Columbia City
8 mi
- 14min
Seward Park
7 mi
- 10min
Rainier Beach
5 mi
- 8min
Skyway
3 mi
- 0you're here
Mathewson's
Renton271 Rainier Ave N
Drive times are typical off-peak estimates via Rainier Ave S / MLK Jr Way S. West Seattle riders: the 1st Ave S Bridge to Highway 99 to I-5 south runs about 20 minutes.
Services for Seattle Drivers
Oil Change
Fast, reliable oil changes using high-quality oils and filters — with a multi-point look at everything else while your car is up on the lift.
Hybrids
Gasoline-side hybrid service — fluid services, brakes, lighting, and oil changes. We do not service high-voltage systems, and we'll tell you straight if that's what you need.
General Repair
From minor fixes to major overhauls — engine work, cooling systems, electrical, exhaust, A/C and heat. Dependable repair that keeps your car running safely.
Brakes
Expert brake inspections, repairs, and replacements to keep your stopping power strong and reliable — including the hard-worked brakes that come off a daily I-5 commute.
Tires
Rotations, alignments, balancing, and replacements for all makes and models. Seattle's potholes and steep grades take alignment personally — we put it back.
Transmission Service
Inspections, fluid exchanges, and repairs to ensure smooth shifting and peak performance — stop-and-go traffic is the hardest work a transmission ever does.
- Fluid services
- Tune-ups
- Factory maintenance
- Extended warranty repairs
- Engine & transmission
- Tires
- Brakes
- Shocks & struts
- Cooling systems
- Alignments
- Timing belts
- Drive belts
- Glass repair
- Electrical
- Emission inspections
- Motorhome service
- Exhaust
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Get Your Car Checked Today
Where Tradition Meets Technology
Hourly Pay, Not Commission
Current Equipment, Every Year
Done Right the First Time
Honest, customer-focused service is the reason a Renton shop has kept Seattle customers for three generations. Come back because you want to, not because we missed something.
Common Questions
Seattle customers are a large share of who we see. Our shop sits at 271 Rainier Ave N in Renton — the same Rainier Avenue that runs up through Rainier Beach, Columbia City and the Rainier Valley. For most of South Seattle we’re a 10–20 minute drive with no freeway required.
Roughly 10 minutes from Rainier Beach, 15 from Columbia City, 16 from Beacon Hill, 17 from SODO, and about 18–20 from downtown, Capitol Hill or West Seattle in typical off-peak traffic.
Yes — our technicians are ASE certified, and the shop has been a AAA Approved Auto Repair Top Shop for sixteen consecutive years. We’re also accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
We service the gasoline side of hybrids — fluid services, brakes, lighting, oil changes and general maintenance. We do not service high-voltage hybrid systems, and we’ll tell you up front if that’s what your vehicle needs.
A complimentary multi-point vehicle inspection. You’ll get a clear picture of your car’s condition before you agree to any work.
We’re open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The facility is 12,000 square feet with an adjacent 16,000 square foot lot, so parking is never the problem.
Two reasons customers give us. First, our technicians are paid hourly rather than on commission, so recommendations aren’t tied to anyone’s paycheck. Second, we’ve been doing this under the same family name since 1933 — long enough that our reputation is worth more to us than any single repair order.