How far is MotorCar Doctors from Tanasbourne?
Quick answer: about 6 miles, or 12 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. Take US 26 east, then follow Murray Boulevard south into downtown Beaverton. Our shop is MotorCar Doctors Auto Repair, 13203 SW Canyon Rd, Ste C, Beaverton, Oregon 97005.
We see cars from the Streets of Tanasbourne corridor and the Cornell and Evergreen neighborhoods every week. Most are dropped off between errands rather than instead of them.
Is it worth the drive from Tanasbourne for auto repair?
Around Tanasbourne, most driving is short hops: Cornell, Evergreen, the US 26 ramp and back. Short trips are hard on a car. The battery never fully recharges, the oil rarely gets hot enough to burn off moisture, and the brakes do more work per mile than they would on the highway.
That is the wear pattern we check first on cars from this corridor. Our photo-documented digital inspection shows you what needs attention now and what can safely wait until the next visit. Free loaner cars and a shuttle mean dropping the car off does not disrupt the rest of your day.
From the Shop Floor: A RAV4 That Would Not Stay Charged
A 2007 Toyota RAV4 with about 113,000 miles came in from the 97006 ZIP with a starting and charging problem. Joseph Matte checked the battery and charging system and found the alternator was the cause. The alternator replacement came to about $790.
Real invoice, October 2025. Your price depends on your car and parts. We give you a written estimate before any work starts.
What repairs do Tanasbourne drivers look us up for?
Air conditioning, batteries, oil service, brakes and clutches. Here is what each job looks like at our shop.
- Car AC repair: an AC recharge on an older car runs about $175 to $220. Most AC diagnoses are finished the same day.
- Battery replacement: short trips never let the battery fully recharge, so it is one of the first things we check.
- Oil service: oil that never gets hot enough holds on to moisture, so we look at its condition on every visit from this corridor.
- Brake repair: short hops make the brakes do more work per mile. We check them first and show you what we found.
- Clutch repair: done here since 1995. We resurface solid flywheels in-house on our own grinder.
Qualifying repairs carry a 36-month, 36,000-mile nationwide Worldpac PAC warranty with a $250 trip-interruption benefit, and we offer financing through Synchrony for larger jobs. Call 503-626-4810 with your year, make and model, or book a time online.
Questions From Tanasbourne Drivers
How far is your shop from Tanasbourne?
About 6 miles, or 12 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. Take US 26 east, then follow Murray Boulevard south into downtown Beaverton. We are at 13203 SW Canyon Rd, Ste C, Beaverton, Oregon 97005.
Why does short-trip driving around Tanasbourne wear a car differently?
Short hops around Cornell and Evergreen do not let the car reach full operating temperature. The battery never fully recharges, the oil does not get hot enough to burn off moisture, and the brakes do more work per mile than they would on the highway. Those are the first things we check on cars from this corridor.
What makes and models do you work on?
Domestic, Asian and European cars, gas and hybrid. Call with your year, make and model to get started.
Do you do AC repair for Tanasbourne drivers?
Yes. An AC recharge on an older car runs about $175 to $220, and most AC diagnoses are finished the same day. Our shop is 12 to 15 minutes from Tanasbourne.
Can I get a loaner car while my car is in the shop?
Yes. Free loaner cars and a shuttle mean dropping the car off does not disrupt the rest of your day. Ask for a loaner when you book.