Dan's Automotive
Automotive
2205 Woburn St
Bellingham,
WA
98229
(360) 441-3923
Mon - Fri: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
About
Dan Thorndike grew up disassembling and reassembling anything he could get his hands on. At 15, he turned his attention to cars after receiving his first car as a Christmas present.
He attended Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton Oregon, and graduated at the top of his class with an associate's degree in automotive technology. He was immediately hired by the local Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge dealership as a technician, where his dedication and attention to detail helped him advance quickly to the top of the shop.
At present, Dan has 10 years as an ASE-certified master technician and 13 years of dealership training. (The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, or ASE, is the standard for distinguishing and rating competent mechanics.) Throughout his career, Dan has worked on all makes and models of vehicles and is confident diagnos- ing and repairing all vehicles. No matter where he has been employed, Dan has always been someone others can turn to for assistance and guidance. More importantly, his customers will tell you he's one mechanic who can be trusted to offer the right diagnosis with excellent service at a fair price.
Dan recently moved to Bellingham with his wife, Elizabeth, and their daughter, Savannah. Their dream was to open a shop where Dan can apply his knowledge and skills maintaining and repairing vehicles. He loves one-on-one interaction with his customers, makes it a point to clearly explain needed repairs, and goes to great lengths to create a repair schedule that will fit his customers' needs and budget.
Services
- Alternators and Starters
- Batteries
- Brake Repair
- Brake System Repair
- Computer Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Flush
- Diesel
- Domestic Repair
- Drivetrain Service and Repair
- Electric Repair
- Electrical Repair
- Electrical System Diagnosis and Repair
- Emissions System Diagnostic/Repair
- Engine Performance and Tune-up
- European Repair
- Foreign Repair
- Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Repair
- GM Factory Trained Specialist
- General Repair (Aftermarket)
- Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Ignition Systems
- Import Repair
- Japanese Repair
- Muffler & Exhaust Repair
- Oil Change Facility
- Oil Changes
- Radiator Repair
- Scheduled Factory Maintenance
- Service Department
- Shock and Strut Replacement
- State Inspection
- Steering and Suspension
- Timing Belt Service
- Transmission & Clutch Repair
- Transmission Fluid Service
- Truck Repair
- Used Car Evaluations
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Most insurance accepted
- Most extended Warranties accepted
Payments
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Staff
Dan Thorndike
Certifications & Memberships
5 stars FRANK M Customer since 2014
I like the quality of your work and communication
4 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Just went in for an oil change, but everything went very smoothly. The staff was very courteous and service was prompt. ... Read More
Dan's Automotive replied:
Thank you for your input. I just wanted to let you know that we do have after hours pick up options should you need them in the future. I apologize if that was not expressed to you. Thanks again for your business and I look forward to serving you in the future.
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
I needed my oil changed on my new car I just bought a few months ago very bad. My coworkers told me about Dan's and I am ... Read More
5 stars CARRIE B Customer since 2015
Yippie! Car work done well! I trust Dan and his team to do a great job and keep me informed on what my car needs in the ... Read More
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Dan's always gets my vehicle up and running promptly and they're always very nice about it. I can't imagine taking my ca ... Read More
5 stars KELLI W Customer since 2014
Great service!
5 stars FORREST P Customer since 2015
Extremely personal and timely service. Dan, Tim and the rest of the team are all very friendly and professional. I alway ... Read More
5 stars TOM L Customer since 2014
Very professional.
2 stars JAMES M Customer since 2014
After dropping off my vehicle and confirming that they would call me when the work was done and confirmed the right phon ... Read More
Dan's Automotive replied:
James,
I apologize for your most recent experience. Tim just started working for me at the front desk and I am still working with him to make sure things like this don't drop through the cracks. We had got to the vehicle late in the day so had finished it shortly before your call. The inspection sheet he printed out was not the correct one. The way my system works, it is easy to select the wrong one. I do have the most recent copy for you which did note that the tires were great. I will e-mail that to you. After talking with my technicians about the washer fluid, I was informed that we were out of washer fluid. I just got my new shipment today. That is something that should be topped off every oil change and I would be happy to fill it for you if you want to swing by on a lunch break. I would also like to offer you a complimentary oil change for your troubles.
Dan
5 stars STEPHANIE L Customer since 2014
Great customer service as always thanks guys