Ant's Community Garage

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  Anakuma Du
a month ago
The best self service garage, period. Great tools, great people. Alistair is a superhero, always there to save my day. Although it's quite far from where I live, I'm willing to drive 35 minutes to this place when I need to repair my car.When you need to work on your car, this is.the place to go without any doubt!

  Pronay Peddiraju
a month ago
These guys rock! I took my old project car here to install a new starter on it. This was my first time doing any major mechanical work but I was motivated to learn and do things myself. The folks at Ants Community Garage were the perfect people to support me on this journey.They worked with me when I had to get my car towed there, got me familiarized with using the lifts and other safety measures that come with working in this environment. They also helped me push (yes literally push) the car onto the lift multiple times till I finished getting it running again.Ants garage provided me the support I needed to get my car working again. I will be going back there to continue working on my project, not only because of the services they offer, but also because they re a great group of people who make the environment a welcoming place for professionals and amateur mechanics alike.10/10, highly recommend this place to anyone looking to work on their vehicle. I m very grateful that this place exists and I m going to be visiting them anytime I m working on my carI make a long drive to get to this garage (20+ miles) but it s 100% worth it. Literally the best DIY shop experience you can have. If you re on the fence about this place, trust me, it s worth the visit

  Chris Bellis
5 months ago
My new favorite place to spend time.I've started to track my car regularly, and as I've been unable to find someone to actually work on my car for a reasonable price (most shops give you a funny look when you say you spend time at the racetrack regularly, then charge you double). I've turned to learning it myself. I've enjoyed the experience, I love coming here, and I've really enjoyed learning by doing the work myself.Alastair is very helpful, always willing to answer questions and offer advice.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes, Auto brake replacement

  J M
2 months ago
Going in for the second time today, very professional and helpful staff. They have everything from disposable gloves to torque wrenches. They even let us check out the white Bentley as well, was a blast.

  M H
a month ago
We needed to do an oil change and look at some of the undercarriage on my recently purchased Jeep. This garage is amazing. Tools and equipment are in great shape. It's very clean and organized. The owner is very friendly and accomodating. The prices are really fair. We will definitely be back when we're ready to service the transmission and rear differential. It's more than worth the drive up to Everett.

  Zach Jaffe
a month ago
This place is the best!!! I wish there were more of these in the world. They have pretty much any tool you would need and the folks there are super helpful and friendly.It s so much nicer to work under a lift than on a crawler under jack stands. Saves your neck and knuckles. Definitely worth the money.I just signed up for a membership which makes it a great price!10/10 would recommend to a friend!

  Zak Bendaga
4 months ago
After spending a considerable amount of time at Ant's Community Garage, I am delighted to share that it stands out as one of the best self-service garages in the area. Whether you're a novice or an experienced DIY enthusiast, this place caters to all skill levels with confidence-inspiring ease.I've tackled multiple DIY projects on my car here, and one of the standout features is the availability of the right tools for any job. Alastair, the person overseeing the garage, deserves special mention. His helpful and insightful approach to building and fixing things adds immense value to the overall experience.I've never encountered any issues with tool availability, and that's a testament to the well-maintained and well-equipped environment here. Alastair's guidance has been invaluable, making every project smoother and more enjoyable.As I have more plans for my cars in the pipeline, there's no doubt that I'll continue to visit Ant's Community Garage. It's a place I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch self-service garage experience.

  John V
a month ago
I have used this garage 6 times. They have had openings when I needed it with short notice but booking ahead is always better. They have had all of the tools I needed so far. Along with a stocked tool box I am glad they also have a metal cut off saw, press, welder band saw, fuel line tools and much more. The staff are very friendly. I have a 2 hour a month membership and if I don't use the time it keeps adding up. I was told I could book a maximum of 24 hours If I were to pay every month for a year and not use it at all. I was even able to bring in my 1 ton extended roof camper van and change the brakes.

  Rohit Khandekar
2 months ago
Took my car in for an oil change and short shifter install and it went without a hitch! The owner was very kind and knowledgeable plus organizes his shop intuitively so there was no "wheres that tool" moments. Super responsive and clean atmosphere and best of all it was warm! He's set a high bar for self service shops and if you're on the fence, don't hesitate, it's an awesome spot! 12/10, Thank you!

  Davis A
2 months ago
This place is the real deal. Full shop bay for all your needs + a bunch of specialty tools available by request. Zach the dude working while I was there was really helpful from start to finish. I appreciate this place. A room full of cool people just getting their work done and everyone s really helpful and chill.10/10 would recommend. I ll be getting a monthly membership very soon.

  RM L
4 weeks ago
We visited Ant's Community Garage today for the first time and had a GREAT experience. The owner was extremely helpful and thoroughly explained the process of how to use the facility. The price is on point, especially with having tools included. We'll be back! #beefwellington

  Agustin valladares
6 months ago
Best place to work on your car if you need to install/change or any work done on your car I definitely recommend ants community garage best diy garage in Washington owner was super friendly and showed me tips and trick on my car and even showed me how to use special tools, plus they have a good amount of tools ready for you to use and the car lift is so helpful highly recommend this place. I liked this garage so much I became a member five star for sure

  Brian White
3 months ago
Well equipped shop! I had everything I needed to complete my brake job. They also offer storage for folks that are looking to do long term projects. Owner is friendly and accommodating. Would totally book again.

  Christopher Derrick
3 weeks ago
This is a great resource for car enthusiasts and DIY-ers. The access to the lifts and tools is well worth the price of entry. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I strongly recommend this place if you are looking for a place to work on your car.

  MATTHEW D MAXWELL
4 months ago
I just found these guys recently and they've only been open for just over a year or so, I was going to use Stew's garage but they were out of commission with some other project until recently. I have to say that I really love this place and I can't wait to come back to do some other work on my car. I was installing an exhaust and I asked questions because I was having difficulties even though I'd done something similar before, they are so helpful and they give you just the right tools for the job if you need it. The pricing is great and I'm probably going to join the membership because it's a lot cheaper and I can stack up time over the next couple months if I don't have any projects. I would definitely recommend for anyone doing DIY, oil changes, brakes, or just trying to learn more about their car and get underneath it.

  Shawn Pouliotte
5 months ago
My new favorite. I was so bummed when Stu's closed and needed an alternative. Found Ant's and my experience was so good. Great price, owner was super helpful, and the shop is well equipped. Absolutely nothing bad to say. Just wish they were closer to Kirkland :-) Please don't hesitate to use them. Online booking easy.

  Alex Sharp
4 months ago
This place is awesome, perfect for anyone looking for DIY repair to more serious repair/mods. I usually do my repairs outside in a friend's driveway, but it's so much better to have an actual full lift and good tools to work with those bolts that just don't come off. Very fair on everything and if you do the membership you get serious discounts. No more hours of working on cars in the rain!

  Brandon Ford
a month ago
Ant s garage was awesome! The owner was amazing and very helpful. They have everything you need and then some. If you run into a pickle there is a Napa around the corner. 10 out of 10 would use Ant s Garage again!

  Peter Carr
a month ago
Used Ants today as a replacement for Stew's garage. Had a similar vibe, do what you do. For me, an oil change, tire rotation, in tank fuel pump replacement, and fuel filter replacement.Tools were there, and staff amazingly helpful. Will def go again.

  Micah Chavez
2 months ago
Amazing place to work on your car. Took the mustang in to get some suspension work done and ran into some setbacks. The owner was incredibly helpful and gave me a hand loosening a stubborn tie rod. I can't recommend this place enough, whether you are just starting out or have experience with several builds. When I finish the mustang, I'll be back for plenty of work on the 370z.

  Simon Chiu
5 months ago
Complete beginner to working on my car. Came in to do an oil change on my car and my partners car and then changed my brake fluid. Other people working on their cars were happy to share knowledge and give tips but the owner especially was super helpful and taught me a lot. I ll be back to install some basic mods for sure!

  Jordan Fletcher
5 months ago
This is quite simply the best mechanic shop I've come across. The gentleman who runs the shop--I unfortunately forgot his name--helped me extensively through my project. I was in way over my head trying to swap my rubber bushings for polyurethane ones on my 2007 Honda Civic LX, yet he helped bring my project to life over the course of five days. Every time I asked for help he did so with a smile and helped me through situations when I was honestly getting really stressed and frustrated. Due to my financial situation at the time, I had to find some unconventional ways to complete my project. He not only gave me advice on how to complete my project but went out of his way to continue helping me.As for the shop itself, the array of tools you have at your disposal is pretty astounding and the shop is spotless. But I would still advise you bring a cordless impact gun simply because it may get a little frustrating and rather challenging manuvering a corded air impact in the tight spaces on your car. Plus the air impact has so much torque that it's kind of impossible to modulate it's output with your finger on bolts you fear stripping, and are too tough to get off by hand, but are also in a place too tight to put a breaker bar in (kind of like how most barbers have both corded and cordless clippers at their disposal for different parts of the hair cutting process). Long story short, I have nothing but positive things to say about both the shop and the owner, and I cannot recommend Ant's Garage enough.

  Brad J Stewart
3 weeks ago
I ve used this garage about 3 times thus for for my Volkswagen. The staff is very helpful and incredibly knowledgeable. Lots of tools and a very pleasant atmosphere.

  Reuben Morris
5 months ago
Did an oil change and undercarriage inspection on my 2016 VW Tiguan back in September. The owner was police, explained everything clearly to me (20+ years of working in "transportation"), and is also a car guy. I could easily spend a full day here if necessary with no problem. Prices are more than reasonable for what you get.

  Ander Robinson
a month ago
10/10 reccomend. The owner was very helpful in guiding me in the right direction while I installed a new catback exhaust on my truck. Definitely will be back!

  Nelson Siu
4 months ago
For all your looking for your wrenching fix with the demise of Stews due to Rivian booking them all out, come on over. Great service, and you'll have everything you have at Stews minus the tiny consumables like brake grease and what not. No big deal, bring your own.

  L39Pilot forever
2 months ago
This place is AMAZING! Very thankful another do it yourself garage exists here within this side of the state. If you are a do-it-yourselfer and work on your car this is the place to go.

  Ervin Sanchez
6 months ago
Best DIY garage in Washington if you need a place to work on your car THIS IS THE PLACE.There is a wide variety of tools that you can use for your car. The owner was super helpful and friendly he even showed us how to use special equipment to make our job more easier. I highly recommend this place and this is the only garage that I ll be taking my car to for DIY projects. And I ll be planning on getting a membership for here.Services: Steering & suspension repair, Brakes

  jacob kraft
10 months ago
Super clean space with a ton of tools and the owner is super helpful and knowledgeable. price is super reasonable for the amount of tools you are able to use as well as all the services that are available here. I would highly recommend Ant's Community garage to any hobbyists or anyone wanting to do their own work on their car.

  JKing
6 months ago
The owner is extremely helpful and willing to share his knowledge to help any customer. He was more than willing to drop what he was doing to help whenever we were struggling. For the price and convenience, I would most definitely recommend!Service: TransmissionService: Transmission