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European Car Authority European Car Authority, Inc. has been repairing and maintaining European cars since 1995. The Owner/technician, Ken Seaton is committed to ensuring that ECA customers receive quality service coupled with integrity. Ken has over 30 years of experience working on European cars, as well as factory training. Our 4 bay facility located in Redmond is equipped with the latest technology and newest generation of computerized diagnostics scanners, tools and equipment for Mercedes Benz, Saab, Audi, Land Rover, BMW, Porsche, VW, Mini Cooper and Volvo.
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European Car Authority is a family owned, full service auto repair shop serving the Eastside since 1995. Ken is the owner and Master Technician whose passion is working on European cars. Cheryl takes care of the accounting and business. Dillon and Patrick are skilled technicians who offer the highest level of customer service.
At European Car Authority, we pledge to go the extra mile to ensure your complete satisfaction with your vehicle repairs and maintenance. With more than three decades of experience, we guarantee fast results and effective repairs! Don't wait any longer to schedule the service you need-contact us today at (425) 881-2185!
Ken is an excellent mechanic and gives a fair price. I had a very an extremely difficult problem with my Porsche and he put in the extra time to make sure I wasn't spending the money on an expensive replacement computer for no reason. He definitely earned a lifetime customer. I brought my car in to ECA for a repair of work that had been previously done incorrectly at another shop in CA.
Our business hours are 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday. If you would rather drop your car before or after hours, we have a key drop next to the first bay door. We can take care of payment arrangements over the phone so you can pick your car up when it is convenient for you. We recommend Mac Towing (425-822-2800).
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Stanford Boots Williams
May 18, 2022
If you own an Audi, go to Ken. He is fair, fast, and provides trusted services for an expensive car. Still the most preferred by me.
Sheryl Davis
Dec 17, 2021
Amazing customer service, Ken wouldn't give up finding my light issue and was able to fix it. Even with the extra time it took he stood by his original estimate. I wouldn't bring my Porsche anywhere else. He's kind, fair and has the best prices anywhere for top of the rung service. Highly recommend!
Soumitro Auddy
Sep 08, 2021
The team at ECA is extremely professional and easy to work with. They were able to fix a particularly troublesome issue that the authorized service center deemed unfixable. I recommend ECA to anyone who wants to extend the lifespan of their car!
Chris Powers
Feb 21, 2021
I was greeted at the door. The owner personally handled the whole transaction. His business very clean nice reception area. Cars stalls all clean, and ready for business. I had spoken to him the day before and he was up to date with my cars needs he went out of the way to run some diagnostic tests to make sure the car was running well. I didn't ask for it he just did it at no cost.

He diagnosed a tire issue it needed to be addressed. Ken recommended a good tire place. This place is a good option to getting ripped off by overpriced dealers. Plus this man is honest, and not out to gouge like the dealer. Thanks Eropean Car Athority!
Ian Schemp
Apr 11, 2019
Been taking my car to Bellevue Audi (Barrier) for years. After an exhaust repair that clocked in at $4k I got my car back and the brake light sensor was messed up. Took it back to Bellevue Audi and they said it was buried and would cost $900 to fix. I decided to give European Car Authority a shot and they simply re-tightened and adjusted the sensor. Done in about an hour for $76. Never going to Bellevue Audi again :)
Stuart Denman
Feb 26, 2019
Another shop sent me here because they weren't able to fix an issue we had with the transmission. I've continued to take my 2004 Cayenne here. Ken is one of the most honest and helpful shop owners I've worked with. I've had mystery problems with the electrical system and Ken's shop replaced the battery a second time at no charge and was eventually able to track it down to a faulty starter. Everything has been running great since.
Doug Graham
Apr 05, 2018
Honest, knowledgeable, hardworking are just a few of the many great things one could say about Ken and his staff. Go to this shop, feel confident that the job will be well done and backed. Don't haggle over the price because you get what you pay for. Quality workmanship is worth more but here is fair and honest.
Todd Calhoun
Feb 04, 2016
Ken and his crew have always done a great job for me. I've been going to them for several years, I've always found the advice very good and cost to be fair. My most recent experience has prompted me to finally write a review. I had a recurring issue with my vehicle that was very hard to diagnose. They trouble-shot it over a couple of visits fixing items that needed fixing but it didn't cure the issue.

This was frustrating to me spending money but not getting to the root issue, but I could honestly say it was just as frustrating to Ken. He asked to have the car from me for a couple days and, having already eliminated a few trouble spots, he went though all of the possibilities. Sure enough they found and solved the issue. I had been there so much and already invested quite a bit of money in the process, but without me needing to ask, Ken took care of the final work for me without charge.

There are not many mechanics, or people in any profession, who will personally take your car into their care and make sure you are fully satisfied with the work. I will always take my euros here, the best!
Big Deal
Nov 21, 2015
Ken and crew were recommended to my by Millen Autobody in Redmond (also a great place). I took my vintage Mercedes SL to him for a very obscure issue. After going all through the car he found a faulty part in the ignition assembly and replaced it. During the diagnosis, he pointed out several other small issues that were real issues. He wasn't just trying to "sell me the fries".

He even found a part for my overly complex soft top assembly that MB wanted $400 for. He did the research and found the same part for $80. He replaced my front struts and did an alignment. After driving it he wasn't happy with the alignment because one of my tires was leaking. He suggested I fix the tire and bring it back and he'd have it aligned again. He treated it like it was his own car. Great guy. Great shop. Great care and fairly priced.
Steve Moller
Mar 07, 2015
European Car Authority is the best. I have been taking my Audi there for years, and find this is the most honest, comprehensive auto service I have experienced. I always get a phone call before service is performed, and it's always done to perfection. I highly recommend them.