
Ishii Motor Industries Auto Repair
Independent Bellevue auto repair shop on 116th Ave NE — a locally-owned alternative to dealership service, walking distance from downtown Bellevue.
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Quick facts
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Phone
- (425) 450-0498
- Website
- ishiiautorepairbellevue.com
- Hours
- 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Why you'll love it
An editor's take
An independent Bellevue mechanic just off Bellevue Way that has kept Eastside cars running for decades — straight diagnostics, fair pricing, and the kind of shop that will tell you when you do not need the repair.
Highlights
What makes it special
- Independent, family-run auto shop on the Bellevue Way corridor
- Strong reputation for honest diagnostics and pre-purchase inspections
- Handles domestic and Japanese makes — Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Ford, Chevy
- Estimates itemize parts and labor before any work begins
What you'll experience
The visit, in detail
The lot on 116th Ave NE is small and always working — a couple of bays, a waiting bench, and the smell of warm oil. Drop your keys at the counter, describe what the car is doing, and one of the technicians will walk out with you and listen. Ishii handles the everyday stuff Eastside drivers actually need: brakes, timing belts, water pumps, check-engine diagnostics, pre-purchase inspections, and general service on both domestic and Japanese makes. Estimates come back with the failed part named and the labor hours explained. If a repair can wait a service interval, they will tell you.
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Come prepared
Visitor checklist
- Call before dropping off — bays fill fast
- Ask for a written estimate before authorizing work
- Bring your maintenance records if this is your first visit
- Request a courtesy ride if you are staying local
Practical
Know before you go
Call ahead — the shop is small and the bays fill quickly, especially Monday mornings and Friday afternoons. Drop-offs are the norm; same-day service is possible for routine work if you arrive before 9am. Rides back to downtown Bellevue can usually be arranged for short trips. Ask for a written estimate up front; they will provide one before any work starts.
Details
Hours & contact
Hours
- friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- sunday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- saturday
- Closed
- thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Contact
- Address
- 638 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Phone
- (425) 450-0498
- Website
- ishiiautorepairbellevue.com
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