What Drivers are Saying
colby brown
Professional service. Honest and Friendly people. Fast service and detailed information on your vehicle on what needs repairs. Overall great service.
Jazz Turley
Honest-1 is just that, an honest, reliable, and affordable provider of vehicle maintenance in the city. I've been a customer of the SE Portland location for years now, and have always received excellent service and never feel pressured to add on extra, but trust the honesty of the folks there when they recommend an additional service. Tony especially has been a great help! I've recommended them to many friends and will continue to do so.
Kindra Ericksen
I took a hitch kit in to be installed and they got me right in. Matt was extremely helpful. I asked him last minute if they could change the oil as well. They did all the work for a very reasonable price. Extremely pleased with the service I got thank you very much
Lucero Theile
Super impressed with their accommodation, speed and pricing. I had two cars that needed work. They took one and they fixed it and I dropped off the next one and they got everything done in one day. They also gave us a report with everything it needed done and what were the most immediate things that needed to be done. Thank you so much!
Car repairs 101
Regular maintenance and a keen eye are the best ways to keep your ride Roadworthy®. However, knowing the signs and symptoms of common vehicle repairs can help you get ahead of expensive issues.
Look for leaks
- Yellowish-green, pastel blue, or fluorescent orange: Points to an overheating engine or a leaky cooling system.
- Dark brown or black: Could be an oil leak from a bad seal or gasket.
- Red: Might mean a transmission or power steering fluid leak.
- Clear: Likely condensation from your A/C and nothing to stress over.
Listen for trouble
- Squeal: Could be a loose or worn belt or brake system issue.
- Click: Probably the hardest to pin down; can mean a stuck valve lifter, low engine oil, brake issues, an axle issue, or something in your tire.
- Screech: May be a problem with your brake, wheel bearing, or drivetrain.
- Rumble: Often indicates worn drive-line components.
- Ping: Usually the result of using lower octane gas than recommended.
- Heavy Knocking: Might be a worn crankshaft or connecting rod bearings.
- Clunk: Possibly a loose shock absorber, suspension component, exhaust pipe, or motor mount.
Focus on the ride
- Trouble steering: Likely misaligned wheels or worn steering components.
- Pulling in one direction: The tendency to steer left or right could be due to under-inflated tires, a misaligned front end, or failed brake components.
- Rough ride and handling: Worn shock absorbers, suspension components, or improper tire inflation can affect cornering. A vehicle that bounces twice or more when pushed down hard at each wheel might need new shocks.
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