How do I get to MotorCar Doctors from Metzger?
Quick answer: take SW Hall Blvd to Highway 217 north and exit at Canyon Rd. Head west on Canyon. We are on the right, just past SW Cedar Hills Blvd. It is about 6 miles, or roughly ten minutes. Our address is MotorCar Doctors Auto Repair, 13203 SW Canyon Rd, Ste C, Beaverton, Oregon 97005.
Here is the route, the way owner Jeff Nootenboom gives it to customers:
- From your street in Metzger, get onto SW Hall Blvd.
- Follow Hall Blvd to Highway 217.
- Get on 217 heading north and take the Canyon Rd exit.
- Head west on SW Canyon Rd.
- Look on the right, just past SW Cedar Hills Blvd, and pull into our lot. There is plenty of parking out front.
Washington Square, the big mall just west of Metzger, sits right beside Highway 217. If you shop there, you already know this stretch of road. From the mall it is also about ten minutes to us.
What should drivers know about Metzger?
Metzger is an unincorporated community in Washington County, so it has no city government of its own. It uses the 97223 ZIP code, and the 2020 census counted 4,272 residents.
The community is named for Herman Metzger. He platted the land and sold the lots in 1908 and 1909. The main line of the Oregon Electric Railway once ran through town. Today Ash Creek winds through the neighborhood, and Metzger Park gives it a green space.
Getting in and out of Metzger usually means Hall Blvd or Highway 217, and both see plenty of stop-and-go traffic. Frequent stops wear brake pads faster than steady highway miles. Every brake job here starts with a free brake inspection, so checking yours costs nothing.
What do we see from Metzger-area drivers?
From the 97223 ZIP code, which includes Metzger and part of Tigard, we see dozens of cars a year. Oil changes and maintenance lead the list, followed by check engine lights, brakes, electrical problems and cooling systems. Toyota, Mazda and Lexus are the most common makes. The single most common model is the Mazda Miata. Many Miatas have a manual transmission, and we’ve done clutch work since 1995.
What happens after I drop off my car?
We inspect it and send you photos. Every car gets a photo-documented digital inspection, and nothing is repaired until you approve the estimate from your phone. If the car will be here most of the day, ask about our free loaner cars when you book. You can also leave the car the night before and use the key drop just to the right of the front door.
From the Shop Floor: A Corolla That Would Not Start
A 2020 Toyota Corolla with 74,841 miles came in from Metzger this September with a starting concern. A car that will not start reliably can be the battery, the starter, the alternator, or a connection, and they cost very different amounts to fix, so senior technician Rob Lamont tested the starting and charging system before recommending anything. The battery had failed. He replaced it, and since the car was already on the lift, the owner had the oil and filter service done in the same visit. The whole thing came to $508, and the Corolla went home the same day.
The test is the cheap part. It is what keeps a no-start from turning into a starter you did not need on top of the battery you did.
What do Metzger drivers most often need fixed?
Starting and charging problems, brakes and clutch work, with a digital inspection on every visit.
- Starting and charging diagnostics, tested before anything is replaced.
- Digital vehicle inspection on every visit, photos to your phone.
- Brake repair with a free inspection and lifetime pads.
- Clutch repair, done here since 1995, with solid flywheels resurfaced in-house.
Qualifying repairs carry a 36-month, 36,000-mile nationwide Worldpac PAC warranty, and we offer financing for larger jobs. MotorCar Doctors Auto Repair, 13203 SW Canyon Rd, Ste C, Beaverton, Oregon 97005. Call 503-626-4810 with your year, make and model, or book a time online. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Metzger and Washington Square FAQ
How do I get to MotorCar Doctors from Metzger?
Take SW Hall Blvd to Highway 217 north and exit at Canyon Rd. Head west on Canyon, and we are on the right, just past SW Cedar Hills Blvd. Plan on about ten minutes. The address is MotorCar Doctors Auto Repair, 13203 SW Canyon Rd, Ste C, Beaverton, Oregon 97005.
Is the shop close to Washington Square?
Yes. We are about ten minutes from Washington Square. Get on Highway 217 north, exit at Canyon Rd and head west. The shop is on the right, just past SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Does stop-and-go traffic on Hall Blvd and Highway 217 wear out brakes faster?
Yes. Frequent stops wear pads and rotors faster than steady highway driving. Our brake inspection is free, and we measure the pads so you know how much is left before you decide on anything.
Is a car that will not start always the battery?
No. It can be the battery, the starter, the alternator or a connection, and they cost very different amounts to fix. We test the starting and charging system before recommending anything.
Do you do clutch repair?
Yes. We’ve done clutch work since 1995, and we resurface solid flywheels in-house.