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NAPA AUTO CARE
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4.9 STARS
ON 86 REVIEWS
WHAT WE DO
Auto Repair Wasilla — Everything Your Vehicle Needs, Done Right the First Time
From an oil change to a no-start no one else can figure out, we handle it — domestic or import, OBD1 or OBD2, with the right scanners, scopes, and testers to find the real problem before we touch a wrench.
Proper diagnosis is paramount — we pinpoint the real problem before we touch a part.
Oil, fluids, intervals — the unglamorous work that keeps your car alive up here.
A working heater isn't optional up here. We fix heat, A/C, and everything in between.
Slipping, hard shifts, fluid service & honest diagnosis.
Your most important system. Pads, rotors, fluid, done right — starting at $400 per axle.
Alaska winters are brutal on batteries. We test, replace, and get you starting on the first turn.
Audi, Mercedes, Subaru, Toyota, Honda and more — real expertise the Valley is short on.
Straighten it out so your car tracks true and your tires last (alignment only — we don't sell or mount tires).
WHY WASILLA TRUSTS US
A World-Class Restorer in Your Corner — and a Shop That Treats You Like Family
Mike started Perpetual Motion after relocating to Alaska, when it became obvious that the demand for quality diagnostic and repair work was outpacing what the established shops could deliver — wait lists to get a car looked at by a qualified mechanic were running months long, and that wasn’t acceptable to him.
The shop he built runs on quality repairs at a reasonable price, with people who explain what’s wrong and what it’ll cost before you agree to anything.
Owner Mike Rhodes brings a background you won’t find at the average shop. He holds a Bachelor’s in Automotive Restoration Technology from McPherson College — the only such degree in the world — alongside ASE Master Automobile Technician credentials.
He’s a Jay Leno Popular Mechanics scholarship recipient whose restoration work has shown six times at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, taken four trophies there.
That’s the standard of diagnosis and craftsmanship we bring to every daily driver that rolls into our Wasilla shop.
NAPA Nationwide Peace of Mind
As a NAPA AutoCare Center, qualifying repairs we do are covered by the NAPA Nationwide Peace of Mind Warranty — 24 Months / 24,000 Miles, honored at thousands of NAPA AutoCare locations across North America. Drive the Valley, drive the Lower 48 — your repair travels with you.
Warranty terms, coverage, and eligibility are set by the NAPA AutoCare program. Ask us for full details on what's covered for your specific repair.
WHAT YOUR NEIGHBORS SAY
4.9★ Across All Our Google Reviews from over 85+ Wasilla Drivers
Robert Galaviz
5-Star Review
Mike was extremely patient; walking me through every little thing and making me feel relaxed. He walked me through what I really needed and I left with an amazing quote. He is an amazing mechanic and is for the people. His wife is also really kind, she offered me a beverage and provided comfort, assuring I was in the right place. Mike did a thorough diagnostics test and offered to test ride afterward. Perpetual Motion bought me the best thing of all time: peace of mind. Don't hesitate!
James Steele
5-Star Review
After having issue after issue with the service department at wasilla dodge. I was in desperate need of a trustworthy mechanic. Mike was super respectful and honest! He took my truck and put it on the lift and test drove it three different times. He figured out what the issue was in the last few hours of his inspection. And called me saying he only felt comfortable charging me for an hour worth of work. I am very grateful and will be using mike at perpetual as my new shop. I have already recommended him to everyone I know!
Erik Bacher
5-Star Review
These guys do awesome work and they do it the correct way the first time. I would highly recommend this shop to any of my friends of family. They are my GOTO shop from here on out.
WHERE WE SERVE
Serving Wasilla, Palmer & the Mat-Su Valley
PERPETUAL MOTION AUTOMOTIVE
675 W Wasair Dr #2, Wasilla, AK 99654
perpetualmotionalaska@gmail.com
Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
We’re based in Wasilla, just behind Wendy’s on W Wasair Drive, and we take care of drivers from across the Mat-Su Borough — Wasilla, Palmer, and the surrounding Valley. We even see folks make the drive down from Talkeetna for work they can’t get done closer to home. Wherever you’re coming from, the diagnosis is honest and the repair is done right.
EUROPEAN & IMPORT SPECIALISTS
Audi, Mercedes, Subaru, Toyota & More — Serious Import Work in the Valley
Audi · Mercedes · Maserati · Honda · Toyota · Scion · Subaru
We are European and Asian specialists. Most Valley shops send import work down the road — to Anchorage — and we don’t. From Audi, Mercedes and Maserati to Subaru, Honda, Toyota and Scion, our techs — including a Porsche and air-cooled VW specialist who’s one of the only people in the Valley who knows them — handle imports in-house. Domestic or foreign, old or new, we’ve got the right tools and the right people.
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PAY OVER TIME
Financing Available with Synchrony Car Care
A repair shouldn’t mean choosing between a safe car and your budget. We offer financing through Synchrony Car Care, so you can get the work done now and pay over time — and we’ll always tell you what’s wrong, what it’ll cost, and what’s actually necessary before you commit to anything.