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#1 Top Rated Auto Repair & Mechanic in Kirkland, WA

#1 Top Rated Auto Repair & Mechanic in Kirkland, WA

#1 Top Rated Auto Repair & Mechanic in Kirkland, WA

Totem Lake Auto Care is an ASE Certified NAPA AutoCare repair facility and a trusted local mechanic in Kirkland, WA, serving Seattleโ€™s Eastside. Owned and operated by a BMW master mechanic, we work on all foreign and domestic cars and light trucks, from brake repair to oil changes. We strive to be your dealer alternative for auto care in Kirkland and the surrounding areas.

Totem Lake Auto Care is an ASE Certified NAPA AutoCare repair facility and a trusted local mechanic in Kirkland, WA, serving Seattleโ€™s Eastside. Owned and operated by a BMW master mechanic, we work on all foreign and domestic cars and light trucks, from brake repair to oil changes. We strive to be your dealer alternative for auto care in Kirkland and the surrounding areas.

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4.9 Stars on Google

From 160+ Kirkland driver reviews

ASE Certified Technicians

Led by a BMW Master Technician

NAPA AutoCare Center

24-month / 24,000-mile nationwide warranty

Mon โ€“ Fri, 8am โ€“ 5pm

13637 NE 126th Pl, Kirkland

Why Kirkland Drivers Choose Totem Lake Auto Care

What makes an independent shop worth the trip? Dealer-level expertise, honest advice, and a local team that treats your car like their own.

You see what we see

Our inspections come with photos and the technicianโ€™s notes, so you can look at the worn part yourself before you approve any work.

Clear priorities, your call

Every estimate separates what needs attention now from what can wait, with a price next to each item, so you decide what gets done and when.

Dealer-level skill, local-shop price

Owner-operated by a BMW Certified Master Technician with an ASE Certified team, for every make and model, without dealer pricing.

Totem Lake Auto Care auto repair shop in Kirkland, WA

4.9 stars from 160+ Google reviews

24-month / 24k-mile NAPA warranty

Auto Repair & Maintenance in Kirkland

Dealer-level diagnostics, repairs and factory scheduled maintenance on all makes and models.

Donโ€™t see your issue listed? Book an appointment and weโ€™ll take a look.

4.9 stars from 160+ Google reviews

24-month / 24k-mile NAPA warranty

Makes We Service

Foreign and domestic, cars and light trucks. If it has four wheels and an engine, we can help.

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Why Kirkland Drivers Trust Our Mechanics

Rated 4.9 stars across 160+ Google reviews, see why Kirkland drivers keep coming back to Totem Lake Auto Care. Hear from customers just like you below.

Skilled, honest and detailed. I had something unexpected come to light, old worn out brake calipers, and they communicated with me before proceeding, provided options, and even gave me their honest thoughts. I got my car back in great shape and I have full confidence in the work that was done.

Eric R.

Kirkland, WA

After calling three other shops in town, I found Totem Lake Auto Care for a brake job: rotors, brake lines, the works. Caleb was the only one who was upfront about parts and labor costs from the start. This is exactly the kind of shop you tell your friends and family about.

Solomon C.

Kirkland, WA

Caleb's team helped me understand what we needed to do now for safety and where we could hold off. We did brakes and power steering repairs and decided to wait on the rest. We feel good about having a team help us keep our vehicles running well in a cost-effective manner.

Emily C.

Kirkland, WA

I had taken my car to another garage twice for issues with my heat and air conditioning. The mechanics at Totem Lake Auto Care quickly diagnosed and repaired the problem. Thank you Caleb and crew!

Mi M.

Kirkland, WA

Came here because my check engine light came on. I got it diagnosed, had an appointment booked for the next day, and had my car back within a few hours. Everyone there is easy to talk to and they helped me get a game plan for other issues I wanted fixed.

Chloe V.

Kirkland, WA

Very communicative. I felt like they were honest with me when presenting the issues with my car. We discussed a plan of things to fix based on urgency, which they helped put together. They stuck to their timeline and I am very happy with the cost and the result.

Jason S.

Kirkland, WA

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About

Totem Lake Auto Care

Totem Lake Auto Care is a local, family friendly, independent auto repair shop in the Totem Lake neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. We work on all foreign and domestic cars and light trucks, and we want to earn your business not just for today, but for the lifetime of every vehicle you own.

Owner Caleb is a Woodinville native. He graduated from Lewis and Clark State College with an AAS in Automotive Technology, completed BMWโ€™s STEP Graduate Program in Cleveland, OH, and has been a BMW Certified Master Technician since 2014, with extensive experience in automotive and heavy equipment diagnosis and repair. In his spare time he explores National Parks with his wife and four kids.

Weโ€™re an ASE Certified NAPA AutoCare Center, which means dealer-level diagnostics and repairs backed by NAPAโ€™s 24-month / 24,000-mile nationwide warranty, at a fair local price. Thank you for considering Totem Lake Auto Care. Weโ€™d be glad to take care of your car, truck, van or SUV.

4.9 stars from 160+ Google reviews

24-month / 24k-mile NAPA warranty

Recent Repairs From Our Kirkland Shop

Real jobs from our Kirkland shop, documented by the technician who did the work: what came in, what we found, and what it took to fix it.

Steel exhaust pipes in an engine bay

2014 Ram ProMaster 3500, 3.0L EcoDiesel turbo diesel, FWD (195,418 miles)

Ram ProMaster 3500 EcoDiesel NOx Sensor Replacement in Kirkland, WA: Damaged DPF Threads and a Soot-Loaded Filter

This 2014 ProMaster 3500 EcoDiesel came in at 195,418 miles with stored NOx sensor faults. The upper sensor bound in its threads on the way out and damaged them, and repairing the threads meant pulling the diesel particulate filter. The filter was heavily loaded with soot.

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Scan tool screen showing transfer case codes C1403-92 and U0403-00 on a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, 3.6L Pentastar V6, automatic, AWD (121,278 miles)

Jeep Grand Cherokee Transfer Case Module Replacement in Kirkland, WA: C1403 Code with 4WD and Stability Control Lights

This 2019 Grand Cherokee came in at 121,278 miles with the 4WD and stability control warning lights on. The code pointed at the transfer case range position, which can come from a sensor, an actuator or the module itself. Testing showed the module had failed. The inspection also found dark drivetrain fluid and brake fluid that failed both of our tests.

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Twisted and kinked right front brake hose on a 2019 Volvo XC60, circled in red

2019 Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription, 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder, automatic, AWD (59,905 miles)

Volvo XC60 Brake Hose Replacement in Kirkland, WA: Twisted, Kinked Front Hose Found at a 60,000-Mile Service

This 2019 XC60 came in for a routine Euro service at 59,905 miles. The inspection found the right front brake hose twisted and kinked, a battery testing at 41% of its rated cranking power, and no record of a transmission fluid change. We fixed all three on the same visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick, honest answers on appointments, warranties, and what we work on. Donโ€™t see yours? Call (425) 827-6411 and weโ€™ll talk it through.

Do I need an appointment?

Booking ahead gets you the earliest opening. Use the Book Appointment button to pick a time online, or call 425.827.6411 and weโ€™ll find a slot that works.

Will having my car serviced here affect my manufacturer warranty?

No. You can have maintenance and repairs done by an independent shop without voiding your factory warranty, as long as the work is done properly and documented. We follow factory service schedules and keep full records for you.

What makes and models do you work on?

All foreign and domestic cars and light trucks. The shop is owned by a BMW Certified Master Technician, and our team services everything from Toyota and Honda to Ford, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

Are your technicians certified?

Yes. Totem Lake Auto Care is an ASE Certified NAPA AutoCare Center, and owner Caleb has been a BMW Certified Master Technician since 2014.

Is your work covered by a warranty?

Yes. As a NAPA AutoCare Center, qualifying repairs are covered by the NAPA Peace of Mind warranty for 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, and it is honored at NAPA AutoCare Centers nationwide, not just at our shop.

Where are you located and when are you open?

13637 NE 126th Pl, Suite #100, Kirkland, WA 98034, in the Totem Lake neighborhood. Weโ€™re open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

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Weโ€™re in the Totem Lake neighborhood of Kirkland. Call, book online, or send a message and weโ€™ll get right back to you.

Address

13637 NE 126th Pl, Suite #100, Kirkland, WA 98034

Phone

425.827.6411

Hours

Monday โ€“ Friday, 8am โ€“ 5pm

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13637 NE 126th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98034

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