Cars up on lifts inside a clean, modern auto repair garage

Tacoma's trusted auto shop since 2004

Honest repairs, done right the first time.

From oil changes to engine rebuilds, Ironside Auto Repair keeps your car running safe — with up-front pricing, ASE-certified techs, and a warranty in writing.

4.9 from 600+ local drivers
  • ASE-Certified Technicians
  • 24-Month / 24,000-Mile Warranty
  • Free Written Estimates
  • Most Repairs Same Day

What we do

Services & up-front pricing

Real prices, no surprises. Every job starts with a free written estimate you approve before we touch your car.

Oil & Filter Change

Full-synthetic or conventional oil plus a 21-point safety inspection.

$49

Brake Repair

Pads, rotors, and fresh fluid for safe, quiet, confident stopping.

From $189

Check-Engine Diagnostics

We pull the codes and explain in plain English what's actually wrong.

$89

Tire Mounting & Balance

New tires, rotations, and pressure checks to keep you gripping the road.

From $25/tire

A/C Service & Recharge

Leak check, evacuate, and recharge so you're cold again before summer.

$129

Battery & Electrical

Battery testing and replacement, alternators, and starters.

From $149

Transmission Service

Fluid flush and diagnostics for smooth, reliable shifting.

From $199

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Buying used? Know exactly what you're getting before you sign.

$99

Don't see what you need? Ask us — we do it all.

An Ironside technician inspecting an engine bay under the hood

Why Ironside

Family-owned. No surprises. No upsells.

Ironside Auto Repair has been keeping Tacoma drivers on the road since 2004. We started as a two-bay shop with one rule: treat every car like it belongs to our own family — and tell people the truth, even when it costs us a sale.

Our ASE-certified techs walk you through every repair with photos and a written estimate before any wrench turns. You'll never pay for work you didn't approve, and every repair is backed by our 24-month warranty.

20+
Years in business
30,000+
Cars serviced
4.9★
Average review

Reviews

Tacoma keeps coming back

Took my truck in for brakes expecting the usual runaround. They showed me the worn pads, gave me a fair price, and had it done by lunch. I'm not going anywhere else.

Marcus T.

Tacoma, WA

Honest is the word. They could've sold me a new alternator but found a loose connection and barely charged me. That kind of trust is rare these days.

Rae L.

Customer since 2016

My check-engine light had three other shops stumped. Ironside found it in twenty minutes and explained it so I actually understood. Friendly, fast, fair.

Danielle P.

University Place

Visit us

Hours & location

Shop Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
(253) 555-0142

1840 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402

service@ironsideauto.com

Book it

Get your free estimate

Tell us what's going on and we'll call you back within one business hour with a straight answer and a fair price.

Or call now — (253) 555-0142