CPR European Auto Works

Have been going to Kevin and CPR since they were in Kirkland. They specialize in European cars and in my experience have actually been "Better than Dealerships" for our Audi. Yes, they caught things the dealer missed and were able to fix things quickly the dealer "couldn't identify" and just wanted to start replacing everything. They understand the mechanics... they don't just follow "the book". So when I say "Better" I really do mean "Better". "I trust these guys to get it right and charge fairly" when talking about mechanics that is rare.. But that is EXACTLY how I feel about these guys. Kevin and his crew will figure it out and get it right. Only place to take German cars in my opinion. (Actually ANY car, if they are willing to do it. but They focus on European/German)

Came in with an oil leak from the front of my BMW X5 4.8i. Was told that I need to replace alternator bracket gasket, it's a very common thing on 4.8 engines. Was quoted $1200 as it's a service which requires the engine to be lifted and would take over a day to complete. Was assured that we are the best BMW mechanics here by owner Kevin. After I've dropped off my car, got a call from Kevin about 4 hours later, saying your car is all done. I've picked up my car but it got me thinking, how can a job which takes over a day with the engine lift can take only 4 hours? Long story short, went to the BMW of Seattle, was told that my car has an external oil cooler and my engine doesn't have alternator bracket gasket. The job at BMW of Seattle was quoted at $400 Bottom line is, wanna be lied to and screwed? Go to CPR and ask for Kevin.

Taking my 3 series to Kevin, or Keyvan, was the worst experience in my life for so many reasons. I took my car there for checking why engine check is on. The service he did at the end were these:1- Change collant 2- Change Steering reservoir 3- cabin filter 4- change spark plugs (at 70k miles) and in diagnosis he did, he said your oil pan leaks, and it costs about 1500$ to fix it, which I passed for the time. When done, the engine check light was on, since all these fixes were not related to that, and it was because of sensor!!!! but he said everything else is good, and you should be good to go. I thought the price he charged was unreasonable, but I did pay and I was fine. but It was the start of trouble. I was on the way from shop to microsoft campus, where suddenly engine cuts, I pulled over. engine temperature was too high! I gave a call, and he came over after one hour, saying that: your water pump does not work any more!! He charged me again another unreasonable price and I took m