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Auto repair for Bothell

Dependable Auto Repair in Bothell, Since 1948

From Canyon Park to downtown, Bothell drivers come up the road to KC Martin for transmissions, brakes and everything in between.

The mural on the side of the KC Martin shop in Lynnwood, showing cars from 1948 to today
  • Trusted by Bothell drivers for more than 75 years
  • Auto service for any make or model
  • More affordable than the dealership
  • Early-bird and night-owl drop box

Bothell’s transmission shop is up the road, and it does everything else too

A lot of Bothell drivers first hear about KC Martin when a transmission starts acting up. We’ve been the shop people around here recommend for transmission repair for decades, and all of that work happens at our shop in Lynnwood.

What they find out when they get here is that we do the rest of the car too. Oil changes, brakes, alignments, electrical work, A/C, timing belts and factory maintenance are all handled by the same crew, for any make or model.

An easy drive from either side of town

Bothell stretches across two counties, and we’re a short drive from both halves. From Canyon Park and the north end, Filbert Road turns into 196th St SW and leads right to us without touching the freeway. From downtown and the south end, it’s a quick run up I-405.

Leave the car in the morning and we’ll call you when we know what it needs. If your schedule is tight, drop it off the night before and use the key drop box.

A KC Martin technician with a flashlight working in an engine bay
A KC Martin service advisor at the front desk, holding up the phone

Services Bothell drivers ask about most

Why people keep coming back

Generations of local families have relied on our shop because our mechanics help cars last longer between repairs, with a focus on regular maintenance. We take the long view: careful diagnosis, only the repairs you need, and a report on the whole vehicle so you can see trouble coming.

Affordable auto service is more than the price of each visit. It’s how long the repair lasts. Every job we do is meant to stay fixed, and we back our workmanship for 2 years or 24,000 miles.

Services

Complete auto repair for Bothell drivers

Everything is done at one shop, by the same crew, for any make or model. Pick a service to see what's involved.

See every service

Brake repair

Pads, rotors, calipers and brake fluid, with an honest read on how much life is left.

Brakes

Oil changes

Conventional or synthetic, plus a once-over while your car is up on the lift.

Oil changes

Wheel alignment

Fixes the pull and keeps your car tracking straight after potholes and curbs.

Alignment

Transmission repair

Automatics and manuals: slipping, rough shifts, leaks and fluid service.

Transmissions

Timing belts

Replaced on schedule, before a snapped belt turns into an engine repair.

Timing belts

Muffler & exhaust

Leaks, rattles and rusted pipes fixed, so it's quiet and safe again.

Exhaust

Auto electrical

Batteries, alternators, starters and the warning lights in between.

Electrical

Air conditioning

Cold air when August finally shows up: leaks, compressors and recharges.

A/C

Car heater repair

No heat, a foggy windshield or a sweet smell: heater cores, thermostats and blowers.

Heater

Suspension & steering

Shocks, struts and worn parts that turn every bump into a clunk.

Suspension

Clutch repair

Slipping, sticking or chattering clutches on manual cars and trucks.

Clutches

Differential service

Fluid service and repair for differentials and transfer cases.

Differentials

Scheduled maintenance

Factory 30K, 60K and 90K services done by the book, with the records to prove it.

Maintenance

Cooling system

Radiators, water pumps, thermostats and hoses, before a leak becomes an overheat.

Cooling

Diesel & truck repair

Diesel pickups, work trucks and vans: maintenance, diagnosis and repair.

Diesel & trucks

Classic vehicles

Repair and restoration work on classic and vintage cars and trucks.

Classics
Reviews

Drivers around here say it best

More than 75 years in business means a lot of happy customers. Here are a couple of them.

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"I have only been dealing with KCMartin since 1972. I have never been disappointed by any of their work."
Chris D.
"We have been using KC Martin for years and have never been disappointed. Their customer service is an example to the service industry and those who deal with them."
Rob Y.
Service area

Lynnwood and our other neighbors

One shop on 196th St SW, a short drive from all of these.

4829 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036Get directions
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