Independent auto repair SE Portland since 2009
Careful work, straight answers, and photos of everything.
Ironwood is a neighborhood shop of ASE-certified technicians on Belmont Street. Before we fix anything, you get a digital inspection on your phone — photos, notes and a price for each item. You approve what you want. Nothing else gets touched.
- Google rating
- 4.9 from 812 reviews
- Warranty
- 24/24 months / miles, nationwide
- On Belmont
- 17 years and counting
- Digital inspection photos & video, every visit
- 24 months / 24,000 miles parts & labor
- Free shuttle within 5 miles
- Loaner cars for bigger jobs
01Prices
What things cost, before you ask
Typical prices for most cars, light trucks and SUVs, parts and labor included. Your exact price is in the inspection you approve — and if a job turns out bigger, we call before we go further.
Maintenance
- Full-synthetic oil changeup to 5 qts, new filter, 32-point courtesy check$89.95
- European or diesel-spec oil changeapproved spec oil, up to 7 qts$129.95
- Tire rotation & balanceall four wheels, torqued to spec$59
- Four-wheel alignmentbefore & after printout$149
- Coolant flush$169
- Brake fluid exchange$129
- Battery replacementinstalled; battery testing is freefrom $219
Brakes, diagnostics & AC
- Brake pads, per axlepremium ceramic pads, hardware, caliper slide service$289
- Brake pads & rotors, per axle$549
- Check-engine light diagnosisscan, pinpoint testing, written findings — credited toward the repair$149
- AC recharge, R-134aevacuate, leak test, recharge$179
- AC recharge, R-1234yfmost 2017-and-newer cars$299
- Pre-purchase inspection150 points, road test, photo report$175
Buying a used car? Bring it by before you sign — we'll send you the full photo report the same day.
02Digital inspection
See what we see, from your desk
Within about two hours of drop-off, Carla texts you a link to your car's inspection: photos and short videos of anything worth knowing about, a color for each item, and a price next to it.
- Green — good to goChecked, measured, nothing to do.
- Yellow — keep an eye on itWe'll remind you next visit. No pressure today.
- Red — needs attentionA safety or damage risk, with a photo showing why.
Approve items one by one, right from your phone. If you don't tap approve, we don't do it.
03Warranty, shuttle & loaners
We'd rather you never think about your car
A repair shop should fit around your week, not the other way round. Here's what comes standard.
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24 months / 24,000 miles
Parts and labor on every repair, whichever comes first. Break down more than 25 miles from Portland? Our warranty is honored at thousands of partner shops nationwide, with roadside help for covered repairs.
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Free shuttle
Drop off, and we'll drive you to work or home within 5 miles, weekdays 8 AM–4:30 PM — and pick you up when it's ready.
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Loaner cars
Four loaners, free for repairs over $750 or anything overnight. Reserve one when you book; you'll need to be 21+ with a license and insurance.
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A decent place to wait
Oil changes and rotations take about 45–60 minutes. Wi-Fi, a work table, good local coffee, and covered bike parking out front.
04The crew
Five technicians, all ASE-certified
I spent twelve years at dealerships watching people get talked into things they didn't need. I opened Ironwood so you could see the worn part yourself and decide.
- Jen HalvorsenOwner · ASE Master Technician
- Marcus BellLead tech · ASE Master + L1, hybrid & EV trained
- Priya RamanASE Master · brakes & electrical
- Theo LindqvistASE certified · European specialist
- Dev OkaforASE certified · alignments, tires & AC
- Carla RuizService advisor · sends your inspection
05How it goes
Drop off at 8, approve by 10, back on the road
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Book
Chat, call or text. Drop off before 9 AM for same-day work, or use the key drop box the night before.
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Inspect
A technician goes over the car and documents everything with photos and video.
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Approve
You get the report by text, ask questions, and approve only what you want done.
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Pick up
We road-test it, put your old parts in a box if you'd like them, and text you when it's ready.
06Reviews
4.9 stars, 812 Google reviews
The dealer quoted me $1,900 for “urgent” work. Ironwood sent me photos of every item — turned out only the front brakes actually needed doing. $289, done by lunch, and they explained the rest without any upsell.
Had them do a pre-purchase inspection on a used wagon. The report caught a leaking axle seal the seller “didn't know about.” Saved me a lot more than $175.
Shuttle got me to work downtown and picked me up at 5. Easiest car repair I've ever had.
Check-engine light turned out to be a cracked vacuum hose, not the $1,400 sensor I was told. Honest shop.
07FAQ
Good questions
Ask our assistant anything else — it knows our prices and schedule, and a person follows up during shop hours.
Will servicing my car here void the dealer warranty?
No. Federal law lets you have maintenance done anywhere. We use parts that meet your manufacturer's specs and keep a full digital record of every visit, so your warranty stays intact.
Do you work on hybrids and EVs?
Yes, for maintenance and repairs like brakes, tires, alignments, AC, coolant and 12-volt batteries. Marcus is hybrid and EV trained. We don't repair high-voltage battery packs.
Do you do Oregon emissions or safety inspections?
Oregon has no yearly safety inspection, and emissions tests in the Portland area are done at the state's own DEQ testing stations. If your car fails its DEQ test, we can find and fix the cause — diagnosis is $149 — and you go back for a retest.
Do I need an appointment?
For most work, yes — book through the chat or call (503) 555-0147. Oil changes and rotations can be done while you wait, about 45–60 minutes. Drop off before 9 AM for same-day repairs.
Can I bring my own parts?
We can install customer-supplied parts at our $168/hour labor rate, but they aren't covered by our 24-month warranty since we can't vouch for them.
What makes do you work on?
Domestic, Japanese, Korean and European cars, light trucks and SUVs. We don't do body work, paint or transmission rebuilds — we'll point you to shops we trust.
How can I pay? Is there financing?
All major credit and debit cards, tap-to-pay and cash. For repairs over $500 you can choose 6 months with no interest, on approved credit.
08Visit the shop
3417 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214 · between SE 34th and 35th, parking in our lot off the alley.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
| Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Key drop box | 24/7 |