Nowkas Automotive - Port Orchard (WA)

1 /5 M Sherman: Used to be our go-to auto shop but have lost complete trust in their integrity after a few incidents. I was quoted $7k for a brand new transmission & labor - only to take it to another shop down the road for a second opinion to find out my transmission is perfectly fine. Just needed a tune up. Buyer beware, I dont appreciate being lied to or ripped off. AVOID.

5 /5 Stacy Datin: I took my Escape to Nowka’s this morning on a recommendation from another repair place that no longer works on regular cars. I was very nervous about the diagnosis and cost of repairs. I dealt with Robert and Aaron directly who are both very personable and who both eased my anxiety. They could have lied to me and told me that the car required immediate repairs and I wouldn’t have known any better. Instead, they brought me out to the car and showed me everything they found, explained everything, gave me a well-itemized quote, a recommendation and quote for tires, and they found a transmission leak I would likely not have detected until it was too late. Robert even spoke to the guy at the transmission shop for me. I will be taking my car back to them for this work. I appreciate their honestly and their ability to calm my nerves.

5 /5 Madison Hamilton: My second time (with my second vehicle) at Nowkas. Robert and his team are true professionals, stand by their work, and operate with an integrity that’s absent in so many others of this industry.

5 /5 Kiersten Schoales: Nowkas has been our go-to shop since we have lived in Port Orchard and they never disappoint! We came in with a significant ball joint issue amongst other things and they were able to help us out quickly and for a very reasonable price. They even took the time to show us our problem areas and educate us on how to get us back to a safe, reliable drive. Im always impressed with their knowledge, professionalism, and personable service. Thank you Robert, Mac, and team! We will be back!

5 /5 Lex Fletcher: Moved to the area awhile ago and had to find a new mechanic when my brakes went kaput. I lucked out! Don at Nowka’s is the man. Everybody I spoke to was great, but Don was the main guy I was dealing with to get my truck’s brakes fixed. I brought it in because I knew it needed new brake pads and rotors and they gave me a very fair quote (significantly below anyone else’s I called around to in the area) over the phone. They called back after I dropped it off as soon as they took a look (super fast!) and explained the calipers were busted since I waited too long to bring it in- my bad! He was so kind and explained why the calipers were necessary on top of the initial work I thought I needed (so I don’t careen off the highway- got it), then worked with me before they started the labor to make sure I could afford it. I once had a shop do a bunch of work I never approved and then call me asking to pay after it was done, so this made me extremely comfortable just knowing they cared to double check beforehand. For somebody that doesn’t know about cars, I always appreciate not being upsold and told ‘the flabbergaster is leaking and needs to be replaced… for an additional thousand bucks.’ 10/10 service, can’t wait to keep bringing my truck to these fine folks as long as she’s running.