McDowell's Automotive

I was in Newport for Spring Break (2025) and had scheduled some maintenance on our Jeep Grand Cherokee with Rick. Not minor maintenance either. He went through everything meticulously and did a great job. The Jeep now runs like it did the day we bought it new. The next day, our son's Nissan Xterra started acting up. Rick got it right in, diagnosed it quickly and had it back on the road that evening. Rick is an excellent mechanic, I won't take my cars to anyone else (as long as I can get them over there) it's a 9 hour drive for me! Thanks Rick!

Wow, this shop really got me out of a pinch! I was visiting friends in Newport, on a vacation, and just before we were supposed to head home I noticed my battery light on. I was worried about the long drive and not knowing what the problem was, so I called some shops and this guy said he didn't charge for diagnostics and to come on in, so I did! Within minutes he realized that my alternator was out and that I probably wouldn't be able to make it back to Portland on 75% battery at night. Thankfully the part was in stock at the auto shop next door and he was able to put it in right then. So, two hours and $385 later my car had a shiny new alternator and we were able to make it home safely! Only downside was that we had to pay in cash because his credit card machine was down. This is definit

A neighbor recommended Rick at McDowell’s and she was spot on! The shop is amazing and Rick is honest, fair and knowledgeable. Our older cars are happy to have a new skilled mechanic in our new home. Highly recommend him.

Car turned off while driving, luckily got it off the road safely. Towed here middle of the night, parked in wrong place which was mortifying. Still did expedient work to change and fix my timing belt, took time to set parts aside to show me what broke and what he did to fix it. Will definitely be back.

Today was the first time I used Rick’s service. He did a 7500 mile service. First thing I noticed is Rick runs the whole show by himself. Answering the phone, keeping the entire shop clean and tighty. The bathroom, waiting area all clean stocked. I arrived early and there he was ready for me! Such a pleasure to deal with Rick. I will be back next time I need service for sure. Thank you, Scott C.