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January 2023 by Dave Butler
Don't do business with this company, Martin is a very dishonest person. My company supplied a bunch of parts for a Subaru he was repairing. He wrote my company a check for $822.00 and it bounced. That was 10/14/22. He ignores my phone calls. I will have to sue him to get my money.Service: Engine repair
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December 2022 by Cheryl S.
Short version: Over a seven year period, Martin missed one issue, the motor and transmission mounts.That was the only thing he missed in 7 years. He caught the rest, and he didn't break my car. He likes to repair cars. I can't say the rest for the Portland area. I hope the next one can finally finish the oil pan. Still have my Honda though. 125 K and not going anywhere. I've meant to leave this review since I met Martin when he opened his shop outside of his home. He is now on Johnson Creek Blvd. I liked him, because he was polite, to the point, and didn't waste my money. Other mechanics shamed me for use of aftermarket, and he told me that was bs and to save for real repair, of which there are plenty. He was correct. Over the years, I had many things done on my Honda. Beats buying a new car. I love my 1999 Honda Accord DX. He always fixed my car, and he never caused damage. I can't say that for other mechanics in Portland. Unfortunately, the pandemic caused issues for me and for Martin. In October of 2020, I heard this odd noise in the car. He looked it over and did an oil change. Nothing was wrong. He looked again upon request and the lower ball joints were done along with the drive belts. Maintenance stuff. The noise persisted, and he really doesn't like replacing parts, and he's right about not replacing btw. After we talked, and I was sick and very panicked from the virus, he agreed that it could be the shocks/struts and would do that, and the timing belt, which was 11 years old. We sort of lost sight of that, but he did examine it regularly. I never had an issue. I left but didn't want to have the work done there, because I felt like he didn't think it was the issue. I regret that moment of taking it to another place. They didn't hear it either and they damaged my car in a few ways when they did the timing belt, shocks, and struts. Martin ended up fixing their mess. The noise persisted, and he couldn't hear it. I took it to another place, and they found the issue. It was the engine mounts and the transition mount. They installed high-quality, aftermarket, but also, damaged the car. It vibrated like mad, leaked coolant, and accelerator pedal was stuck. I went back to Martin, and he said there was no noise. He had the car a few times for days to try to hear it. He never did. The last time, I came in and he said he would do an inspection. I hadn't realized that meant full paid inspection. Had I known, I wouldn't have done it that day. He found a leak but didn't hear or feel the vibration, which was obvious to me. It was $50 to fix the leak. I said "no." I had been allowed to decide on repairs. I was at a point where I had spent over $3K and it was still shaking. My 22-year-old was not comfortable in the car she had loved. Then, Martin told me I'd have to pay him about $150 (not sure) for the check. I told him that I wasn't going to pay him, and he told me that was fine, that I could pick up the car, and not return. I actually am not judging. I wish I had allowed him to fix the leak and just waited. He would have heard the noise eventually. I think we both had issues at this time. A perfect storm situaion. Perhaps, Hondas of this age sound noisy a lot. I couldn't drive it due to my inner ear issues though. I took it to another place and it has been fixed. OEM Honda mounts and that was the issue from the beginning. I won't add to the story. There is more. I will say that I wish I could go back and just wait until the noise became a little louder. I heard sliding of the engine and the thunk on start up, but I just needed to wait or record it. Hard to do. Martin is a very good mechanic, who doesn't waste your money. I don't know why he missed it this once, but I have known him since about 2013, and he's the only one I can recommend in Portland. That's true even if I am not able to be a client any longer. I don't blame myself, but I wish we could have worked it out. I would have loved to have him fix
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May 2022 by Tara S (JoKin85)
Takes forever to work on your vehicle and very bad at responding to customers. They had my vehicle for 5 months and it was very difficult to get in touch with them to get any information..Bad customer service. Was recommended to me by a family friend. Will never use again.Services: Battery
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November 2021 by Luke Sewell
Probably the best most honest shop I’ve dealt with. He’s very fast and reasonably priced
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September 2021 by Dana Allen
Hello, last week my check engine light came on in my 2016 Rogue. I thought it was strange because it only has 28k miles on it. The first thing Martin asked me was if I had bought the extended warranty, of course I hadn’t. Apparently the CVT transmission has had so many problems they extended the warranty to 7 years. Update for Martin… while driving home today, my car started jerking & shuddering. I’ve put a call in for the service department at Nissan of Portland. Anyway… I feel like I’ve found an honest, and fair mechanic. Thank you Martin!Service: Check engine light diagnostic
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August 2021 by Marc Lowe
I have a 2009 VW Passat. I love it, but it's had a few major issues lately. It had a major issue in the engine around one of the cylinders and a radiator leak. Marty has it running like new. I took it to another shop in the Southeast, the claims to be the VW "experts" and they were going to charge 40% more to fix it. They also recommended maybe I just sell it (they have a used car business on the side). They also recommended I bring it back up to date with all the factory recommended tune-ups (it's a 13 year old car that I bought used; ain't happening). Not MDH Motors. The refreshing thing about Marty is he gives you the honest scoop. He doesn't try to push any unnecessary repairs. He tells you what's needed and what is "optional." He's knowledgeable, trustworthy, and does thorough work, which is all you can ask for in a great mechanic.Services: Oil change
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March 2021 by K Lowe
They got me in and fixed my car when no one else would... We'll definitely be back.
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February 2021 by Bella Clark
Martin, the shop owner is an amazing mechanic. Every car I have brought into him he has done exceptional work on from brakes to an engine rebuild. He is always there for his customers and gives fair rates. For any import auto repair needs or any auto repairs at all. Go see Martin, at MDH motors.
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February 2021 by gerald fulop
Excellent service very reasonable and honest. Highly recommend.
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January 2021 by David Franzen
Marty is a true professional and a master at his craft Thanks again for all your help
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December 2020 by Shawn Wilberscheid
Anyone using the services of this mechanic needs to know the true content of his character. Martin Hand still has not accepted accountability for his crimes against us, and has a very lengthy criminal history. Please read the post below and watch the videos in the comments of him plowing through our van bed with his truck.
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September 2020 by Craig Johnson
Before Authorizing Engine Repairs ask:1. How old is my radiator and do I need it replaced2. How old are my hoses and should they be replaced3. Any other recommendations before we drive along wayYes, these parts failed and caused major engine damage after leaving their facility after head gasket repair. Their work appears to be top notch but they missed critical items that are recommended by Subaru and Independent Shops that perform this work daily.
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June 2020 by Big Paul's Towing
Marty is really good with people. He knows what he is doing.
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December 2019 by Chelsea Krisanda
Marty really helped me out! So grateful.
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December 2019 by Sam Barnett
Martin is a true master of his craft and also one of the most caring auto mechanics I have worked with. He is very open and honest about cost up-front and he sticks to his word. If there is a change to what he initially thought, he will call you immediately to let you know and ask how you want to proceed. Additionally, when the auto supplier sent a faulty part, he took my car in immediately upon recognizing it and fixed it again free of charge the next day! I would recommend Martin and his staff to anyone looking for a great mechanic who cares about his customers and wants to do the best he can for them at an affordable cost.