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Best Mechanics in Bend, Oregon

Who to call when the check engine light comes on, the brakes start squealing or the Subaru makes that noise again. Honest local shops, specialists for what Bend actually drives, and mechanics who come to you.

  • 53 local shops
  • Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine
  • Real photos, real phone numbers

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The best mechanics in Bend

Picked for how long they've served Bend, what they specialize in, their warranties and perks like rides and loaners. Each one is best for something different.

The Happy Danes Auto Repair team in front of their Bend shop with a vintage blue truck 1

Best all-around Bend mechanic

Happy Danes Auto Repair

Bend's classic family shop, since 1983. Started by Kaj and Michelle Larsen in 1983 and still family-run.

The Specialty Automotive Service & Repair shop building on SE 9th St in Bend 2

Best for convenience

Specialty Automotive

Family-owned since 1981, with a free shuttle. Owned by Craig and Heidi Simpson; in Bend since 1981.

The SubaGuru Subaru repair shop building in Bend 3

Best for Subarus

SubaGuru Bend

A Subaru-only shop, so they see the same Outbacks, Foresters and WRXs all day, every day.

A Toyota driving a dirt road through high desert hills 4

Best for 4x4 Toyotas

Technique Vehicle Outfitters

Bend's go-to for 4Runners and Tacomas that see real trails: axles, suspension, steering and overland builds.

Peak Euro's shop in Bend with European cars parked out front 5

Best for European cars

Peak Euro

European repair with free loaners. Serving Bend since 2007: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VW and Sprinter.

A Mercedes Sprinter van in a service bay at Import Performance in Bend 6

Best for Sprinters and van life

Import Performance

The van-life shop, with loaner cars. Family-owned since 2002; services all makes despite the name.

The Murry's Diesel shop building with trucks parked outside 7

Best for diesel trucks

Murry's Diesel

Diesel work from pickups to semis. Bend-born diesel shop for trucks, fleets and work rigs.

Transmission and drivetrain parts on shelves at Torque n Bend 8

Best for transmissions

Torque n Bend Transmission

In-house transmission rebuilds. Family-owned; rebuilds transmissions, differentials and transfer cases in-house.

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Best mobile mechanic

Next Gen Auto Repair

Mobile mechanic with same-day service. Brakes, diagnostics and more at your home or office; most jobs under two hours.

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The Happy Danes Auto Repair team in front of their Bend shop with a vintage blue truck Repair shop Our pick

Happy Danes Auto Repair

Bend's classic family shop, since 1983

  • Started by Kaj and Michelle Larsen in 1983 and still family-run
  • Asian and domestic cars, plus Sprinter van repair and alignments
More details
  • Free courtesy rides anywhere in Bend if you ask ahead
  • Pre-purchase inspections
  • Family-owned
  • Courtesy rides

📍 233 SE 2nd St, Bend

The Specialty Automotive Service & Repair shop building on SE 9th St in Bend Repair shop Our pick

Specialty Automotive

Family-owned since 1981, with a free shuttle

  • Owned by Craig and Heidi Simpson; in Bend since 1981
  • 24-month/24,000-mile nationwide warranty on most services
More details
  • Free shuttle for pick-up and drop-off around Bend
  • Works on hybrids and EVs, plus Subaru, Toyota and Acura
  • Family-owned
  • Free shuttle
  • 24/24 warranty

📍 1133 SE 9th St, Bend

A Mercedes Sprinter van in a service bay at Import Performance in Bend Repair shop Our pick

Import Performance

The van-life shop, with loaner cars

  • Family-owned since 2002; services all makes despite the name
  • Sprinter van repair for Bend's van-lifers, plus Toyota and hybrids
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  • Five loaner cars and shuttle rides
  • 24-month/24,000-mile NAPA nationwide warranty; uses re-refined oil
  • Loaner cars
  • Shuttle
  • 24/24 warranty

📍 20680 Empire Ave, Bend

The Earp's Auto Repair NAPA AutoCare shop in Redmond Repair shop Our pick

Earp's Auto Repair

Redmond's family shop since 1962

  • Serving Redmond since 1962; owner Jason has worked there 30+ years
  • ASE certified and a NAPA AutoCare Center
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  • 12-month/12,000-mile warranty and free estimates
  • Since 1962
  • ASE certified

📍 Redmond

The carved wooden Van Handel Automotive sign in Sisters Repair shop Our pick

Van Handel Automotive

Sisters' award-winning shop

  • ASE-certified master techs with 75 years of combined experience
  • Won 2023 National Technet ASE Technician of the Year
More details
  • Mon to Fri, 8 to 5:30
  • ASE certified

📍 127 W Sisters Park Dr, Sisters

A Jeep on a forest road near Sunriver Repair shop Our pick

Mike's Tire & Auto Center

Sunriver's tire and repair shop

  • Most maintenance done while you wait; many repairs same day
  • Clear estimate before any work

📍 Sunriver

A mechanic working under a car on a lift Repair shop Our pick

AutoWorx

La Pine's AAA-certified family shop

  • Family-owned with 19+ years of experience
  • ASE certified, AAA certified and a NAPA nationwide warranty
  • AAA
  • ASE certified

📍 La Pine

Wade Bryant's Auto Repair shop on SE 9th St in Bend under a big pine Repair shop

Wade Bryant's Auto Repair

AAA-approved shop for 2000 and newer cars and trucks

  • Serving Bend since 1984; now owned by Ryan and Jennifer Miles
  • Import, domestic and light-duty diesel, 2000 and newer
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  • ASE-certified techs and front office; AAA approved
  • Mon to Fri 7 to 4 (8 to 4 from Oct 1 to Mar 31)
  • AAA approved
  • ASE certified
  • Family-owned

📍 324 SE 9th St, Bend

Auto parts including filters, brakes and an alternator at Elite Fleet Automotive Repair shop

Elite Fleet Automotive

Fleet-level standards for everyday cars and diesels

  • AAA Approved Auto Repair and family-owned
  • Ram Cummins, Ford and GM diesel trucks, plus commercial fleets
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  • Asian and domestic cars, hybrids and pre-purchase inspections
  • AAA approved
  • Family-owned

📍 61550 American Ln #5, Bend

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Brandy's Automotive

Central Bend full-service shop since 1993

  • Working in Bend since 1993; ASE-certified technicians
  • Brakes, shocks, alignments, suspension, axles and oil service
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  • Foreign, domestic and electric vehicles; can help line up a tow
  • ASE certified

📍 235 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend

Inside the Car Kare shop in Bend with cars on lifts Repair shop

Car Kare Inc

Southeast Bend shop for everyday repairs

  • AC to transmission work, with an estimate before any service
  • Honda, Acura and other import and domestic cars

📍 1092 SE Centennial St, Bend

A red coilover and brake rotor on a car at Davis & Clark Auto Repair Repair shop

Davis & Clark Auto Repair

3-year nationwide warranty on all work

  • 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty on its repairs
  • North-central Bend, off Greenwood
  • 3/36 warranty

📍 156 NE Seward Ave, Bend

Repair shop

9th Street Auto Repair & Transmission

Transmissions, plus a lift big enough for an RV

  • Locally owned; focuses on complex transmission work
  • One of the few Bend shops with a lift big enough for motorhomes

📍 273 SE 9th St, Bend

A busy auto repair shop with cars on lifts Repair shop

Northgate Auto Repair & Service

AAA-approved, serving Central Oregon since 1980

  • In business since 1980; ASE-certified shop
  • AAA approved, free phone estimates and a 2-year warranty on most services
  • AAA approved
  • ASE certified

📍 Bend

C&C Auto Repair logo with a blue car Repair shop

C&C Auto Repair

European, domestic and Asian, locally owned

  • Promises honest communication and no unnecessary services
  • Brakes, transmission service and diagnostics

📍 740 SE 9th St, Unit 8, Bend

An open engine bay on a dark car Repair shop

AK Automotive

Repairs, performance upgrades and Tesla service

  • Electrical, heating and cooling, exhaust and performance work
  • Offers Tesla servicing; 12-month/12,000-mile warranty
  • 12/12 warranty

📍 208 NE Seward Ave, Bend

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Pure Auto Works

Southeast Bend shop near the Paiute Way cluster

  • Certified automotive repair off SE Paiute Way

📍 1064 SE Paiute Way, Bend

A car on a lift inside Marshalls Automotive in Redmond Repair shop

Marshalls Automotive

Most makes, with pre-purchase inspections

  • Services a long list of makes from Lexus to Volvo
  • Pre-purchase inspections by appointment; Mon to Fri 8 to 5

📍 2110 S Hwy 97, Redmond

A mechanic using a wrench on an engine Repair shop

XLNT Automotive

ASE-certified Redmond shop open till 6

  • ASE-certified mechanics, classic to modern
  • 12-month warranty; Mon to Fri 8 to 6
  • ASE certified

📍 1280 NW 6th St, Redmond

A car illustration from Redmond Auto Service Tire Pros Repair shop

Redmond Auto Service Tire Pros

Repairs and tires in one stop

  • Locally owned; tires and auto service
  • Text them at 541-516-6158

📍 426 NW 6th St, Redmond

A pickup in the bay at Harmon's Wrench Worx with green toolboxes Repair shop

Harmon's Wrench Worx

South county's neighborhood mechanic

  • Gavin Harmon has 20 years of experience
  • Brake jobs to diesel motor repairs

📍 Three Rivers, south of Sunriver

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Gods Grease Monkey

La Pine auto repair on Day Road

  • General auto repair in La Pine

📍 53289 Day Rd, La Pine

The King's Auto shop building in Prineville Repair shop

King's Auto

Prineville shop with loaner vehicles

  • Loaner vehicles when you need one
  • Explains what needs fixing now and what can wait
  • Loaner cars

📍 Prineville

The SubaGuru Subaru repair shop building in Bend Specialist Our pick

SubaGuru Bend

Central Oregon's dedicated Subaru shop

  • Calls itself Central Oregon's dedicated Subaru specialist
  • On S Hwy 97 at the south end of town
  • Subaru only

📍 61076 S Hwy 97, Bend

A Toyota driving a dirt road through high desert hills Specialist Our pick

Technique Vehicle Outfitters

The 4x4 Toyota specialist

  • Specializes in keeping mountain-loving 4x4 Toyotas on the road and trail
  • Birfield axle rebuilds, suspension, steering and driveshafts
More details
  • Also builds campers and overland outfitting
  • Toyota 4x4

📍 827 SE Business Way, Suite A, Bend

Peak Euro's shop in Bend with European cars parked out front Specialist Our pick

Peak Euro

European repair with free loaners

  • Serving Bend since 2007: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VW and Sprinter
  • Free loaner cars, free rides and after-hours drop-off
More details
  • Nationwide warranty
  • Loaner cars
  • Free rides

📍 1065 SE Paiute Way #105, Bend

Transmission and drivetrain parts on shelves at Torque n Bend Specialist Our pick

Torque n Bend Transmission

In-house transmission rebuilds

  • Family-owned; rebuilds transmissions, differentials and transfer cases in-house
  • 10% off labor (up to $150) for veterans and active military
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  • First-timers: $100 off a major repair over $1,000 with code BEND100
  • Military discount

📍 615 SE Glenwood Dr, Bldg B, Suite 119, Bend

A Subaru WRX with its hood up at SubieTech in Bend Specialist

SubieTech

Subaru engine swaps and performance builds

  • Subaru motor conversions and performance builds
  • Open Mon to Thu, 9 to 4, by appointment only
  • Subaru only

📍 20727 High Desert Ct, Unit 2, Bend

The German Master Tech sign outside the shop in north Bend Specialist

German Master Tech

Porsche and German car specialists since 2005

  • Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, VW and Mini
  • Factory-trained techs using OEM tools
More details
  • Pre- and post-purchase inspections
  • Since 2005

📍 63221 Service Rd, Suite 1, Bend

A silver Porsche Cayman parked in a pine forest Specialist

Cascade Car Craft

German and hybrid specialists

  • European and German cars plus hybrid and electric service
  • OEM-level diagnostic tools

📍 Bend

An Aston Martin in the service bay at Chuck's Auto Shop Specialist

Chuck's Auto Shop

British and luxury car experts since 1985

  • Central Oregon's Jaguar specialist since 1985
  • Also Subaru, hybrid and EV high-voltage work, and daily drivers
  • Since 1985

📍 Bend

The Central Oregon Brakes for Less storefront on NE 3rd St Specialist

Central Oregon Brakes for Less

Brakes only, with posted starting prices

  • Free brake inspections and estimates
  • Pads, rotor resurfacing and a fluid flush with a 2-year/24,000-mile warranty
More details
  • Mon to Fri, 8 to 5
  • Free inspection

📍 1315 NE 3rd St, Bend

Cascade Auto Electric graphic of a red car Specialist

Cascade Auto Electric

Auto electrical experts since 1981

  • Wiring, starters, alternators and batteries
  • Other shops send their electrical problems here too
  • Since 1981

📍 Bend

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OCD Fab & Performance

Exhaust, pipe bending and fabrication

  • Custom and diesel exhaust, pipe bending, brakes and transmission service
  • Family-owned; discounts for veterans and first responders
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  • Free estimates within 72 hours
  • Military discount

📍 Bend

A restored orange Chevy C10 pickup at Retro Rides of Bend Specialist

Retro Rides of Bend

Hot rods, classics and restorations

  • Classic cars and trucks, hot rods and muscle car restorations
  • Air ride, upgrades and full builds

📍 Bend

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6 Volt Cycles

Motorcycle repair, from Harleys to vintage

  • Harley, vintage and modern motorcycle service
  • Rule of thumb from the shop: never ride on a tire older than five years

📍 Bend

The Murry's Diesel shop building with trucks parked outside Diesel Our pick

Murry's Diesel

Diesel work from pickups to semis

  • Bend-born diesel shop for trucks, fleets and work rigs
  • Promises fair prices and no two-week waits

📍 Bend

A red Ford diesel truck on the lift at Barrett Performance Diesel

Barrett Performance & Engineering

Light-duty diesel only, engineer-run

  • Focuses only on light-duty diesel trucks, not general repair
  • Owner Brad holds engineering and automotive degrees

📍 Bend (97703)

A diesel engine bay with a turbo at Performance Authority Diesel

Performance Authority

Diesel repair and tuning for 25+ years

  • Truck and diesel service, diagnostics and performance tuning
  • 4x4 brakes and suspension

📍 20534 Murray Rd, Bend

A silver Ford Super Duty diesel truck Diesel

InterMountain Diesel Truck & Auto

Independent light-duty diesel center

  • Over 23 years of local diesel experience
  • Also serves Redmond, Madras, Prineville and Sunriver

📍 Bend

A white diesel pickup on a lift at True North Automotive Diesel

True North Automotive

Tumalo's first and only mechanic

  • Gas and diesel repair with ASE-certified techs
  • Inspection reports sent by text
  • ASE certified

📍 Tumalo

Next Gen Auto Repair logo Mobile mechanic Our pick

Next Gen Auto Repair

Mobile mechanic with same-day service

  • Brakes, diagnostics and more at your home or office; most jobs under two hours
  • Same-day service in Bend and Redmond; pre-purchase inspections
  • Comes to you

📍 Comes to you

Reid working on a Toyota Prius in a driveway Mobile mechanic

Reid's Mobile Mechanic

Owner-operated mobile repair

  • Reid runs it himself and comes to your driveway
  • Started to make car repair more convenient and honest
  • Comes to you

📍 Comes to you

Dale the Mobile Mechanic crew with their service trucks Mobile mechanic

Dale the Mobile Mechanic

24/7 mobile repair, even RVs and boats

  • Anytime, anywhere in Central Oregon: cars, trucks, RVs, boats, tractors
  • Military and senior discounts; 5% off labor if you mention their website
  • 24/7
  • Comes to you

📍 Office: 1097 NE 11th St, Suite 104, Redmond

A Les Schwab Tire Center building Tires + alignment

Les Schwab Tire Centers

The Central Oregon original

  • Started in Prineville in 1952 and still everywhere here
  • Free flat repair and tire warranty for the life of your tires
More details
  • Brakes with a 25,000-mile/36-month warranty
  • Free flat repair

📍 210 NE 3rd St, 61085 S Hwy 97 and 63590 Hunnell Rd, Bend

A car on an alignment rack at NW Wheel & Tire Tires + alignment

NW Wheel & Tire

Tires, alignments, lifts and wheel repair

  • Local since 2007, with in-house powder coating and wheel repair
  • Alignments, level and lift kits
  • Locally owned

📍 Bend

The Central Tire shop with a service truck and giant tire Tires + alignment

Central Tire

Studded tires and alignments on 3rd Street

  • Opened in 2022; studded and premium tires
  • Free brake check with every service

📍 2115 NE 3rd St, Bend

The Discount Tire store building Tires + alignment

Discount Tire

Tires-only shop on the north end

  • Tire sales, installs and rotations
  • Watch for manufacturer rebates on sets

📍 63553 N Hwy 97, Bend

An SUV driving through snow in front of a ski lift Body + collision

Team Body & Paint

Collision repair with a lifetime guarantee

  • Free estimates, including from photos
  • Lifetime workmanship guarantee; works with all insurance companies
  • Lifetime guarantee

📍 840 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend

A GMC pickup driving through a river Body + collision

Precision Body & Paint

Oregon collision company since 1975

  • Northwest collision repair company with a Bend center
  • In business since 1975

📍 Bend

The blue Act Fast Auto Glass service truck Windshield

Act Fast Auto Glass

Local mobile windshield repair

  • Locally owned family business with 20+ years of experience
  • Mobile or in-shop repair and replacement, plus ADAS camera calibration
  • Mobile

📍 61076 S Hwy 97, Bend

Oregon Windshields
Windshield

Oregon Windshields

Rock chips, RVs and fleets

  • Founded in Bend in 2014
  • Rock chip repair usually within 1 to 2 days; RV and heavy equipment glass too

📍 Bend

A windshield being installed at Cascade Auto Glass Windshield

Cascade Auto Glass

Lifetime warranty and mobile service

  • Windshields, car cameras and RV glass
  • Lifetime warranty; Mon to Fri 8 to 5
  • Lifetime warranty

📍 Bend

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High desert car care

The Bend car calendar

Snow, cinders, smoke, dust and big temperature swings are hard on cars. Here's what to do when.

Fall

Sept to Nov

  • Book winter tires in September or October; shops get slammed with the first snow.
  • Studded tires become legal Nov. 1.
  • Test the battery before the first frost and replace wipers.
  • Expect the tire pressure light on the first cold mornings.

Winter

Dec to Feb

  • Carry chains or traction tires over the passes; watch the signs on Hwy 20, Hwy 58 and the road to Mt. Bachelor.
  • Cinders spread on icy roads chip windshields. Fix chips before they crack.
  • Wash off road grime under the car now and then.
  • Keep the tank at least half full and a winter kit in the car.

Spring

Mar to May

  • Studded tires must come off by March 31. After that it's a fine of nearly $200.
  • Potholes and curbs knock alignments out; get it checked if the car pulls.
  • Check brakes after a winter of mountain driving.

Summer

June to Aug

  • Get the AC and cooling system checked before road trips and hot climbs.
  • Swap the cabin air filter before smoke season.
  • Dusty forest roads clog engine air filters fast.
  • Book camper and van service before peak trip season.

Know the rules

Oregon car rules for Bend drivers

No emissions test in Bend

Oregon DEQ only requires vehicle emissions testing for cars registered inside the Portland and Medford areas. Bend and the rest of Central Oregon are not in those boundaries.

Studded tires: Nov. 1 to March 31

Studs are only legal in Oregon from Nov. 1 through March 31. ODOT says driving on studs outside those dates can bring a fine of nearly $200.

Chain signs on the passes

When signs require chains, most cars and SUVs under 10,000 lbs that aren't towing can use traction tires (studded tires or tires with the mountain and snowflake symbol) instead. Towing or heavier vehicles must chain up, and in severe conditions everyone may have to.

You get an estimate first

Oregon law (ORS 646A.482) requires a repair shop to prepare an estimate before starting work, describing the job and listing labor and parts costs, and to give you a copy.

Just moved here?

New to Bend: getting your car legal

Bend keeps growing, and the DMV questions come with it. Here's what Oregon requires for a car coming from another state.

  1. 1

    Title and register within 30 days

    Oregon DMV says new residents must title and register their vehicle within 30 days of moving here, and get an Oregon license if they plan to drive.

  2. 2

    Get a VIN inspection

    Out-of-state titled vehicles need a VIN inspection. DMV can do it, or a licensed Oregon dealer if you buy the car from them. If the car is still in another state, that state's DMV or a law enforcement officer can do it.

  3. 3

    Skip the emissions test

    Cars registered in Bend don't need a DEQ emissions test. That's only for the Portland and Medford areas.

  4. 4

    Bend DMV

    63085 N Hwy 97, Bldg L, Suite 110. Phone 541-388-6322. Appointments open up 30 days out, so check back often.

Save a few bucks

Free help before you pay

Free check engine code reads

AutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts will read your check engine code for free at most stores. A code points to the problem; a shop still has to diagnose it.

Free brake inspections

Central Oregon Brakes for Less offers free brake inspections and estimates.

Free flat repair

Les Schwab fixes flats for free as part of its tire warranty and free tire maintenance services.

Free phone estimates

Northgate Auto Repair offers free phone estimates, and Earp's in Redmond gives free estimates on all services.

Parts stores, junkyard + rentals

Central Oregon roads

Deer and elk on the highway

Deer and elk crossing the road are part of driving in Central Oregon, especially on the highways out of town.

  • ODFW says deer and elk collisions peak in October and November, when migration and breeding put them on the move.
  • ODOT crews remove about 6,000 deer struck by vehicles on Oregon roads each year.
  • The wildlife crossings on Hwy 97 near Sunriver have cut wildlife-vehicle collisions there by nearly 90%, per ODFW.
  • Slow down at dawn and dusk, especially on Hwy 97, Hwy 20 and Hwy 31, and watch for eyes on the shoulder.
  • If you hit one: pull over safely, turn on your hazards and call 911 if anyone is hurt or the animal is blocking the road. Take photos for insurance.
  • Oregon lets drivers salvage a deer or elk they hit, but you must fill out ODFW's free online permit first.

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Who is the best mechanic in Bend, Oregon?

Our picks: Happy Danes Auto Repair (family-run since 1983) is the best all-around shop, and Specialty Automotive (since 1981, free shuttle) is the most convenient. For specific cars, SubaGuru is the Subaru specialist, Technique Vehicle Outfitters handles 4x4 Toyotas, Peak Euro covers European cars and Import Performance is the Sprinter van shop. Murry's Diesel is our diesel pick, Torque n Bend rebuilds transmissions and Next Gen Auto Repair comes to you.

Where do I take my Subaru in Bend?

SubaGuru Bend on S Hwy 97 is a dedicated Subaru specialist, and SubieTech handles Subaru engine swaps and performance builds. Specialty Automotive and Happy Danes also work on plenty of Subarus. Subaru of Bend's service department is on NE Hwy 20 for warranty and recall work.

Who works on European cars in Bend?

Peak Euro (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, VW and Sprinter, with free loaners), German Master Tech (Porsche and German cars since 2005), Cascade Car Craft (German and hybrid) and Chuck's Auto Shop (Jaguar and British since 1985).

Where can I get a Sprinter van fixed in Bend?

Import Performance and Peak Euro both work on Mercedes Sprinters, and Happy Danes and Elite Fleet list Sprinter repair too. 9th Street Auto Repair has a lift big enough for RVs. For camper build work, see our van builds guide.

Who fixes diesel trucks in Bend?

Murry's Diesel (pickups to semis), Barrett Performance & Engineering (light-duty diesel only), Performance Authority (repair and tuning), InterMountain Diesel and True North Automotive in Tumalo. Elite Fleet and Wade Bryant's also handle light-duty diesels.

Is there a mobile mechanic in Bend?

Yes. Next Gen Auto Repair offers same-day mobile service in Bend and Redmond, Reid's Mobile Mechanic is owner-operated, and Dale the Mobile Mechanic works 24/7 across Central Oregon, including RVs.

Do I need an emissions (DEQ) test in Bend?

No. Oregon DEQ testing is only required for vehicles registered inside the Portland and Medford areas. Cars registered in Bend and Deschutes County don't need one.

When are studded tires legal in Oregon?

From Nov. 1 through March 31. ODOT says running studs outside those dates can bring a fine of nearly $200. Book your swap early; Bend tire shops get busy fast.

Where can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Bend?

Happy Danes, Elite Fleet, Marshalls Automotive in Redmond and Next Gen Auto Repair (which comes to the seller) all offer them. German Master Tech does pre-purchase inspections on German cars.

Does a repair shop have to give me an estimate in Oregon?

Yes. Under ORS 646A.482, a repair shop must prepare an estimate before beginning work that describes the job and lists labor and parts costs, and give you a copy.

Where is the Tesla service center in Bend?

Tesla runs a service center at 63040 N Hwy 97. AK Automotive also lists Tesla servicing, and several shops work on hybrids and EVs.

Who is a good mechanic in Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver or La Pine?

In Redmond, Earp's Auto Repair has served the town since 1962, and Marshalls and XLNT are solid options. Van Handel Automotive is the Sisters pick. In Sunriver it's Mike's Tire & Auto, with Harmon's Wrench Worx in Three Rivers. AutoWorx is our La Pine pick.

I just moved to Bend. What do I need to do with my car?

Oregon DMV says new residents must title and register their vehicle within 30 days. Out-of-state titled vehicles need a VIN inspection, which DMV can do. You don't need a DEQ emissions test in Bend. The Bend DMV is at 63085 N Hwy 97, Bldg L, Suite 110.

Where can I get my check engine light read for free in Bend?

AutoZone (1325 S Hwy 97) and O'Reilly Auto Parts (1180 SE 3rd St and 63455 N Hwy 97) read check engine codes for free at most stores. If the light is flashing, stop driving and get it to a shop.

Who works on Ford, Chevy and Ram trucks in Bend?

Most general shops do, including Happy Danes, Wade Bryant's, Elite Fleet and Chuck's. For diesel pickups, try Murry's Diesel, Barrett Performance or InterMountain Diesel. Dealer service is at Kendall Ford of Bend, Chevrolet of Bend and Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bend.

What should I do if I hit a deer near Bend?

Pull over safely, turn on your hazards and call 911 if anyone is hurt or the animal is in the road. Take photos for insurance, then get the car to a body shop like Team Body & Paint or Precision Body & Paint. ODFW says collisions peak in October and November.

Should I use the dealer or an independent mechanic?

Use the dealer for warranty repairs, recalls and some software updates. For maintenance and out-of-warranty repairs, a good independent shop is usually just as capable and often easier to book.

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