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April 2024 by Ej
Martin is a great guy and mechanic! He is honest, trustworthy, fast service, and doesn't price gouge. Highly recommend Paradise Auto. Thank you, Martin & Carla!
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December 2023 by Elli Gamboni
Broke down on my way out of state and they took fabulous care of me. Very welcoming and helpful atmosphere, I’ve never been to a better spot! Next time my car is in trouble I might just go up to Oregon specifically for you guys :)
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September 2023 by Jen Monahan
Incredible service, excellent work, trusted mechanics!
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May 2023 by KayBee Nullenvoyde
Every time I visit Portland the Stewarts do right by me! They have done so since about 2007. Great service, inviting waiting room with snacks, music, coffee. Great chat always occurs, occasionally beautiful corgi dogs are present.
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July 2022 by Kissy Brat
I called Paradise and talked to Martin about my 2004 Honda Civic because my car was making a whinny noise. Even though the shop was super busy, he told me to bring it in and he would take a look at it. Right away he checked my power steering fluid, and sure enough it was low. He added more fluid, and so far the noise has stopped! Thank you so much for fitting me in to your busy schedule.Being a woman, it's very scary taking a car to a shop because most of us know nothing about cars and are gullible and get ripped off because of our lack of knowledge, but not this place. This will be my go to place from now on.....
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October 2021 by Terry Henderson
Family run place; Martin handles the shop, Carla runs the office. Honest, reliable, reasonable. Good place, good people.
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The absolute best auto care in the Northwest.
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August 2021 by Beckie Kingsbury
Great service and staff!
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July 2021 by Scott S.
I can't recommend Martin and Paradise enough. Finding a mechanic you can trust is really hard, but can save you time, money, and headaches. That's what I found at Paradise. I brought in my 1980 International Scout that had been experiencing starting problems. Martin greeted me and we started talking about the Scout in general so he could understand the whole vehicle, not just "fix" a problem to find that something else is wrong elsewhere. I felt that Martin treated my Scout like it was his own. With anything as old as my Scout, it's never one simple fix. Martin understands that and wants to make sure that the Scout runs its best. He spent hours diagnosing and sourcing parts (other places I've been expected me to find the parts). If Paradise can solve my '80 Scout problems, I'm confident he can handle about anything. Thank you Martin and the Paradise team.
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March 2021 by Joshua Castrillo
Some kind of problem between the two owners they treat everybody very poorly including their oldest son
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October 2020 by David Shepherd
Daughter in law brought her car in coolant problem. They could have replaced the head gasket, but explained the stop leak would be the best way to go for now. Saving alot of money
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September 2020 by Orene Jonas
Good people, running a very good business, Thanks to Martin & Carl
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September 2020 by Greg Tollefson
Great repair shop great staff!
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July 2020 by Travis Schmidt
Bought a crank from them on 3/26 and he said if they can't be fixed he would issue a refund. Machine shop (Paradise told me to take it to) said it can't be fixed on 4/8...13 days later. I asked to return on 4/8, per our agreement and he told me it's not his problem. Not honorable. Not a man of his word.In this day and age, dealings with dishonest people is unfortunate but happens. Be careful.Updated post to show dates.
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July 2020 by Randy Moore
I took my 1968 Corvette into Paradise for some work. I asked Martin to adjust my exhaust piping and look at a 'clunking' noise when I put my car into reverse. The car is not a show car and I explained all of that, as well I had a limited budget. Martin kept the car for a week. Called up and said it would be $5,500.00 to fix the car. He went on about the rebuild of the front end, rear end, etc., and unless I went with his suggested repairs, he didn't want to do any of the work. This car is big block 427 with a tri carb setup. He said my carb's needed to be rebuilt, the spark plugs were glazed (you'll hear that on any old car you bring in), etc. None of this is what I wanted or asked to be done. The carbs had just been rebuilt by Major Murray in Portland, a very reputable shop. Brand new factory plugs installed. I ended up having to pickup my car and was charged $120.00. My car died on the way home and would not idle at all. I opened the hood and found the air cleaner base plate carb gasket (between the air cleaner plate and carb) sitting in the valve cover/intake valley. He clearly removed everything and adjusted my carbs! I didn't ask or authorize any of that work and he sent me home like that, didn't put it back to where it was. Now I have to either re tune these carbs myself or take it to someone. Those carbs were tuned perfectly before Martin touched them. Here's the bottom line. Paradise does know mechanics, but Martin 'goes off' on weird/odd tangents and does repairs that are not required or asked for. He came back to me 3 times on the repair needed for the 'clunk' noise. I left never confident he really knew. Bottom line, they know old cars, are good at times (when you can get him to focus), but it's either Martin's way or the highway, he doesn't listen to his customers and they are NOT reasonably priced. Who else is left in Tigard? I've used Paradise several times over the years and it's the same every time. Not fixed, not fixed right, glazed plugs, etc. There's a reason you can get your car right in right away! Only go if you're desperate and good luck!
