Mount Vernon, WA · Se habla español
Mount Vernon'sHonest Mechanicfor American & Import Cars
José Camacho fixes what other shops won't touch — from brakes to heater cores to full engine work — and explains it to you straight before any work starts.
Fair, upfront pricing · Open Mon–Sat
5.0★
Every Google & Yelp review. All five stars.
“Great Price”
How Google customers rate his pricing
12+ Makes
American & import — one shop for all of them
The Work
What José Can Fix
If it's mechanical, it can be handled here — these are just the most common jobs. Every photo below is real work from his shop.
Brake Repair
Squealing, grinding, or a pedal that doesn't feel right.
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Transmission Repair
Slipping, hard shifts, or a whine that wasn't there before.
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A/C & Heating Repair
A/C blowing warm, a dead heater, or fog that won't clear.
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Engine Repair
Timing chains, head gaskets, and the big jobs.
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Diagnostics & Electrical
Check engine lights, dead circuits, electrical gremlins.
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Oil Changes & Maintenance
The scheduled stuff that keeps you off the tow truck.
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Suspension & Steering
Clunks over bumps, wandering steering, uneven tire wear.
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Diesel & Truck Repair
Box trucks, work trucks, and diesel rigs.
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The Man Behind the Shop
Meet José Camacho
At most shops, the person who quotes your repair never touches your car. Here, the man who answers the phone is the man who does the diagnosis, the work, and the explanation — no service writers, no upsell quotas, no games.
José built his experience working for a Honda dealership before opening his own shop, and it shows in the jobs he takes on: timing chains, head gaskets, heater cores — the work other shops turn away. Imports are a specialty; everything American is home turf too.
- Honda dealership experience
- Owner-operated
- Se habla español
“Hands down best mechanic in the valley”
What Drivers Say
5.0 Stars. Every Platform.
“It is rare to find a business that prioritizes integrity over a transaction, but that is exactly what I experienced with Jose and American and Import Automotive. Jose's customer service is grounded in honest and transparent communication. Instead of the usual high-pressure tactics or unnecessary recommendations, he provided straight answers and professional guidance.”
“The owner Jose was very professional, he diagnosed my 1995 f350 with a failing fuel injector. Jose was very honest with his pricing and was very quick to help”
“The owner jose always goes above and beyond to help his customers. Hands down best mechanic in the valley”
José replied: “Thank you I do what I can to help customers”
“Jose is a terrific, high level technician and mechanic. I have some unique autos and he handles all of them with precision and care. He's also extremely fast and always communicable. His shop isn't flashy but Jose is among the best mechanics in Skagit County.”
American & Import — It's in the Name
The same brands on José's business card are the ones in his bays every week:
- Honda
- Acura
- Toyota
- Lexus
- Subaru
- Hyundai
- Nissan
- Ford
- Chevrolet
- Volvo
- Audi
- Volkswagen
Where We Are
Serving All of Skagit Valley
The shop is at 909 Riverside Dr, Mount Vernon — minutes off I-5 and an easy drive from anywhere in the valley.
| Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Car trouble? Call José.
Straight answers before any work starts. Se habla español.
(360) 540-4237Or text the shop — José answers.