5 /5 Juanita Rogers: While traveling through Elma, Washington, about 2.5 hours away from home, I had a sudden and stressful experience with my car. Several system warning codes—four or five—popped up, and I wasn’t sure if it was even safe to drive or turn off the vehicle. My first stop was a local mechanic shop, but unfortunately, they refused to help or run a quick diagnostic. Despite explaining that I was just passing through and only needed a few minutes of their time, they insisted on only diagnosing cars if they were committed to performing repairs, even though I was in a difficult situation.
Feeling frustrated and worried, I headed to East County Automotive, the only other shop in town. I am incredibly grateful for Doug, who went above and beyond. He took the time to run a diagnostic, thoroughly explained the issue, and ensured I was safe to continue my drive home. Doug’s kindness and willingness to help a stranger in need made a huge difference, and I am so thankful for this honest, reliable, and helpful business. I highly recommend East County Automotive to anyone in the area—especially if you find yourself in a bind like I did!