How far is MotorCar Doctors from Tualatin?
Quick answer: about 10 miles, or roughly 20 minutes when Highway 217 is moving. Take I-5 north to Highway 217, then exit at Canyon Road. Our shop is MotorCar Doctors Auto Repair, 13203 SW Canyon Rd, Ste C, Beaverton, Oregon 97005.
Most Tualatin trips join I-5 at Nyberg Street, or up Boones Ferry Road by Bridgeport Village. From there it is a straight run north on 217. Whether you start in Ibach, Byrom, Martinazzi Woods or by the Lake at the Commons, the route is the same once you reach the freeway. Highway 217 slows down at rush hour, so allow extra time for an 8 AM drop-off.
Is it worth the drive from Tualatin for auto repair?
There are closer shops. What you get for the drive is one independent shop that has fixed cars on Canyon Road since 1995, and a written estimate you approve before any work starts.
Every vehicle gets a photo-documented digital inspection. You see what we found on your phone and approve the work there. Free loaner cars make the distance easy: drop the car off, take a loaner, and get on with your day in Tualatin.
From the Shop Floor: A Genesis G90 Thermostat
A 2017 Genesis G90 came up from Tualatin with about 75,000 miles for a factory-maintenance review and our safety inspection. Diagnostic technician Joseph Matte found the thermostat needed replacing and did it the same visit. The thermostat replacement came to about $1,060.
Real invoice, August 2026. Your price depends on your car and parts. We give you a written estimate before any work starts.
What repairs do Tualatin drivers look us up for?
Timing belts, power steering, shocks and struts, air conditioning and brakes. Here is what each job looks like at our shop.
- Timing belt replacement: replace the belt on your engine’s schedule, by years or miles, whichever comes first. Most timing belt jobs here run about $1,200 to $1,950, depending on the engine.
- Power steering repair: we test the whole system to find the cause, then fix the pump, hoses, steering rack, belt or fluid. Most repairs are done the same day.
- Shock and strut replacement: we inspect first and show you photos before you approve anything. Most rear shock replacements run about $350 to $600 for the pair, before the shop supplies fee.
- Car AC repair: an AC recharge on an older car runs about $175 to $220. Most AC diagnoses are finished the same day.
- Brake repair: every brake job starts with a free inspection, and the pads we install carry a lifetime warranty.
- Transmission fluid service: a drain-and-fill with the fluid your transmission calls for, on your manufacturer’s schedule.
- 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. Call 503-626-4810 with your year, make and model, or book a time online.
Questions From Tualatin Drivers
How long does it take to get to your shop from Tualatin?
About 20 minutes when traffic is light, and about 10 miles. Take I-5 north to Highway 217, then exit at Canyon Road. We are at 13203 SW Canyon Rd, Ste C, Beaverton, Oregon 97005.
How much does a timing belt replacement cost?
Most timing belt jobs here run about $1,200 to $1,950, depending on the engine. When the timing belt drives the water pump, we replace the pump at the same time. Replace the belt on your engine’s schedule, by years or miles, whichever comes first.
Do you do power steering service and repair?
Yes. We test the whole power steering system to find the cause, then fix the pump, hoses, steering rack, belt or fluid. You get an itemized estimate first, and most repairs are finished the same day.
Do you replace shocks and struts?
Yes. We inspect first and show you photos before you approve anything. Most rear shock replacements run about $350 to $600 for the pair. Most pairs of front struts run about $950 to $1,400. Both ranges are before the shop supplies fee.
Can I get a loaner car while my car is in the shop?
Yes. Free loaner cars are available, so a repair does not cost you a day without a vehicle. Loaners depend on availability, so call to ask for one when you book.