Car Forensics - We Come to You

Auto Service, Auto Inspections, Energy Efficiency Auditing,

About us

Mobile. Service. Excellence. We specialize in onsite diagnostics and repair. We love fixing cars and helping people at the convenience of their own home or while at work. Car Forensics was began in order to address the growing nightmare people are posed with when trying to have their fixed, on the first try, at a cost they can afford, and in a time frame their busy lives can accommodate. The Creator has 16 years experience restoring automobiles and has worked on everything from Hot rods to Hybrids. He has been recognized by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence as an ASE Master Mechanic. He has 12 years experience working on Military Aircraft including C-17 Globemaster III and McDonald Douglas C-9 Nightingale out in the field. He holds degrees in Aviation Maintenance Technology and Mechanical Engineering. He lives for problem resolution on the first attempt. The maintenance philosophy and technique exuded by Car Forensics are unlike what's on tap around the area. An unnaturally high expectation of Service Performance was the driving force for the Creator to start his own business in order to deliver the sort of vehicle maintenance that is has only been dreamed about until now.

Business highlights

13 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

If your car suddenly won't behave, fails emissions, or it's time to fix something on it that’s been annoying you for a while, give us a call. We've been making cars act right for over 15 years. (360) 771-6984. We come to You. -Car won't start -Car is running sub par -Car starts and then dies -Car won't pass emissions -Check engine light on but everything is aok -Car battery dying for seemingly no reason -Heater or A/C not working correctly -Diagnosis of Leaks and Noises

Services we don't offer

Transmissions. Engine Rebuilds. Routine Servicing. Tires. Basic Servicing.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

20%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.012 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Nancy H.
08/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I have never used a mobile mechanic before but had 2 cars that needed help both braking down within a week . Rather than towing them somewhere I thought I would try this instead. Of course the services cost a bit more but in the long run it balanced out. If I had to pay towing on two cars that would have been very expensive plus living alone the convenience of having someone come to me on my time schedule is worth alot. a Shelby arrived on time and I was impressed with his friendly yet professional manner. He got right to work and was very thorough. I really appreciated the time and patience he gave to me. Thanks to his detailed report I will be able to make a better decision regarding what I plan to do with a recently acquired classic car. What really impressed me was I contacted him after he had completed the job and had been paid and asked him for some additional paperwork to be done . This was not part of the job yet he still did as I asked and never made me feel like I was a bother to him. He is someone I would recommend highly . He is honest and will give you his best . A young man with old time work ethics . I know his business is going to be a huge success. I also was impressed with the lady who takes his calls and schedules his appointments. She was friendly, knowledgeable and quick witted. She made me feel at ease and her attitude was a determining factor in my decision to schedule the work. To many times I have been frustrated with the receptionist of a business. Many of them act as if they don't even know what services are provided let alone answer simple questions. The whole experience from beginning to end was positive and I will call on them for any needs my cars may have.
Description of Work: 1 car needed battery which they picked up and put in for me and I had another car that I needed to be inspected and a detailed report made regarding condition of car

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Marla A.
07/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did a diagnostic on my car and fixed an issue. He was on time and very responsive.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Valance & Richele B.
03/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
For the convenience of not having to have my car towed to a shop it was worth the extra charges. It was nice to have the convenience of having them come to our home and they fixed the car the same day we called for help.
Description of Work: Replaced distributor in my 1995 Honda Civic LX.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$335

Carolyn W.
01/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Shelby came to our home to check out my late brother's car, which was not running. He arrived exactly on time. He was both professional and personable. After charging the battery (which was only 3 months old) he quickly determined that the problem was the alternator. He suggested I check any repair records, and when I did, I found that the alternator had been replaced 11 months earlier. Shelby called the shop that had done the work, and discussed the situation with them. Since it was under warranty, we had the car towed to the shop, and it was replaced free. I appreciated Shelby's thoroughness and expertise. I definitley felt he was working FOR me. We would definitely recommend Shelby and his service. In fact, we called him this evening to check out another one of our vehicles.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Response from Car Forensics - We Come to You
My lady, We treat our customers like family and believe that long term relationships on this earth, are the building blocks of Greatness. There have been times, we have fallen short of delivering what our customers are after. We consistently improve our service so that we only fall short behind closed doors and on our own dime, not on our customers. I am pleased to hear that you felt like we we’re in your corner. That’s where we will remain until the end of time. Thank you for all you do for Car Forensics. P.S. On the phone, we were asked politely by the owner of the shop that had replaced that alternator 11 months prior, to have the vehicle brought to his facility. He was pleased to do whatever necessary to honor his 2 year Warranty. In the end, almost all the shops in Vancouver mean well but are under extreme pressure to find and revolve around the balancing point between being conservative, putting parts on your car that will last but aren’t priced so high you can’t afford them, paying all their overhead, retaining highly skilled technicians, and providing you with reliable and safe transportation. This is no easy riddle to solve and the solution if you can find it, is elusive and ever changing. Accountability is rarely an issue.

George W D.
01/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Shelby arrived at my home at the agreed time and quickly diagnosed the problem with my car.He showed me what was wrong and which part was needed to fix the problem.He explained the labor and part cost .He returned an hour or so later with the part and fixed the problem.Later in the day he returned and double checked his work.Thank you Shelby I've had no problems with the car since.I will be happy to call Shelby Seely and Car Forensics with any future problems.
Description of Work: Mobile Diagnostics of Auto Problems.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$228.7

Response from Car Forensics - We Come to You
[name removed], Our specialty is diagnosing and resolving vehicles haunted by electrical anomalies such as your Taurus was. If your car starts fine 9 out 10 times, but that 10th time leaves you stranded, it can be really annoying process getting it repaired. This sort of phenomena is a perfect referral to Car Forensics and we are so pleased to be able to help you trust your car once again. Most of us are fine when our car is broken, we know what needs to be done. But what about that elusive problem that hides from the guys at the shop when you tow it in. The techs now have to guess at what it could be which some shops are great at and some are not. This is the ideal sort of problem we have success resolving on the first try. We can sneak up on the problems when they are occurring, and if they are hidden, we specialize is getting them to surface before we change anything through our whispering process. We don’t guess. Thank you for all you do for us, Shelby Seely Creator of Car Forensics

Nancy T.
09/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I really can't say enough glowing things about Shelby from Car Forensics. He was reliable, knowledgeable and highest of all, HONEST. My car had sat for over a year because I thought the engine was seized. I got Shelby's name from a co-worker and called. He diagnosed the actual problem no "well it could be this or that" "let's try this and see" you get from many mechanics. Turns out it needed a new fuel pump! He had it towed to the shop the next morning and he delivered my car back to me by that evening. I will forever have Shelby at Car Forensics on speed dial for all my car repair needs.
Description of Work: Came to my house to diagnose my car that wouldn't start.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$975

Response from Car Forensics - We Come to You
My Lady, It is a pleasure to be of service. Vehicles that won’t start like your GMC Envoy, are one of our specialties. We love to regenerate inoperative vehicles so they can get back to being a key to your everyday activities. Sometimes it’s something small, other times, it’s not small. In all cases however, we come to you and let you know the exact cost of the repair on the front end so you know what you are getting into before you get into it. We can also fix other annoying stuff at the same time, for instance we restored your oil pressure gauge at your request, so you can count on that oil pressure reading while you drive. Now you don’t have to put up with the message on your dash that says ‘Stop Engine Immediately’ while trying out your new fuel pump. It is an honor to bring joy to an already happy customer. Thanks for all you do for us. Shelby Seely Creator of Car Forensics

Christine B.
09/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: replaced the battery cables in our motor home to all the batteries

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Dan M.
09/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Shelby arrived at my house on time for our appointment. He came with all the necessary tools and test equipment, and after discussing the problem went quickly to work on my car troubleshooting the problem. Shelby demonstrates a thorough understanding of automotive electrical systems and how to troubleshoot them. In less than an hour he located the circuit(s) responsible for the parasitic drain on the battery and temporarily removed the fuse on the circuit responsible for the problem. At that point Shelby went back to his shop to research a solution and check out availability of parts. Shelby came out to my car for a few more tests and decided to take it back to his shop to disassemble areas of the car to gain access to electrical components. He found the sources of the electrical drain and made appropriate adjustments to isolate them. I am really pleased to have my car working properly again. I found Car Forensics to be a First Class diagnostic and repair facility. They have unique capabilities and their on-site-service capability is especially convenient. Shelby is knowledgeable, professional, and honest. I feel lucky to have found Car Forensics and feel that their fees are very reasonable. I highly recommend Car Forensics and will use them again if/when I have automotive electrical problems.
Description of Work: Shelby came out to my house to find an electrical short that has been draining the battery on my 1993 Lexus. I had been plagued by this problem for more than 6 months and couldn't find anyone who could find and fix the problem. After quickly diagnosing the issues causing the problem, he took my car back to his shop to find, test, and isolate electrical components to fix the problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Vicky D.
07/2014
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
Very detailed and informative. Gave an honest representation of the car, the good and the bad so we can make an educated decision on buying. Had recommendations for repairs if we chose to buy, and other sources to check for other good used car options should we chose to pass on this one. Will definitely use their services in the future.
Description of Work: Came to our home to do a pre-purchase exam on a used car we were looking to buy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

MF R.
06/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
very good service.
Description of Work: Service to vehicles

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Melissa H.
02/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They charged $65 to come out and diagnose the issue, which was $30-$65 cheaper than the other mobile mechanics I contacted. They tested the entire electrical system, let me know exactly what the issue was and fixed the problem all within a couple of hours. They even called a few minutes ago to ask me how the car was running. THAT'S HOW CUSTOMER SERVICE IS DONE!
Description of Work: I went out to my vehicle Monday morning and the car wouldn't turn over. I purchased a new battery which didn't work and a starter which also didn't fix it. Called Car Forensics this morning and they were here this morning. I really appreciated the quick response. I took the car out on the road and it runs perfectly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$319

Jeffrey S.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We had talked earlier, and he had the part with him. He new exactly what he needed to do to fix the problem . He diligently went to work on the problem and fixed it in a timely manner. He is so good at this, that he made it look like it was an easy thing to do. He had to take the door panel off and then work on things inside the door. He knew where every thing was and where it belonged. The lock works great now. His pricing is great. He charges a flat hourly rate, I remember paying more than $300 for the same repair at an auto service company.
Description of Work: Replaced faulty lock on car door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$244

    Contact information

    1400 NE 125th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684

    www.carforensics.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Inspections,
    Energy Efficiency Auditing,
    Computer Repair,
    Auto Radiators,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Auto Radio Service

    FAQ

    Car Forensics - We Come to You is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Car Forensics - We Come to You accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Car Forensics - We Come to You does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Car Forensics - We Come to You offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, Car Forensics - We Come to You offers a 20% senior discount.
    No, Car Forensics - We Come to You does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Car Forensics - We Come to You offers warranties.
    Car Forensics - We Come to You offers the following services: If your car suddenly won't behave, fails emissions, or it's time to fix something on it that’s been annoying you for a while, give us a call. We've been making cars act right for over 15 years. (360) 771-6984. We come to You. -Car won't start -Car is running sub par -Car starts and then dies -Car won't pass emissions -Check engine light on but everything is aok -Car battery dying for seemingly no reason -Heater or A/C not working correctly -Diagnosis of Leaks and Noises
    Transmissions. Engine Rebuilds. Routine Servicing. Tires. Basic Servicing.

    Contact information

    1400 NE 125th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684

    www.carforensics.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed