PERPETUAL MOTION AUTOMOTIVE
Auto Repair in Palmer, AK
Palmer & the wider Mat-Su Borough — A Short Drive Worth Making.
Looking for auto repair in Palmer that doesn't put you on a months-long wait list just to get a straight answer?
Perpetual Motion Automotive is just up the road in Wasilla — an ASE-certified, NAPA AutoCare shop where every car gets fixed right the first time, quickly and correctly. We'll tell you what's wrong, what it needs, and what it'll cost before you agree to anything. That's been the standard since day one, and it's why folks from Palmer make the short drive over.
ASE CERTIFIED
TECHNICIANS
NAPA AUTO CARE
CENTER
4.9 STARS
ON 86 REVIEWS
Why Palmer Drivers Make the Trip to Perpetual Motion
When we got to Alaska, it was obvious the Valley's established shops couldn't keep up — the wait lists to get a car looked at by a qualified mechanic ran months long. That wasn't acceptable to us, so we built a shop that does it differently. You shouldn't have to mortgage your home to keep your car safe and on the road, and you shouldn't have to wait until spring to get it in the bay.
From Palmer it's a short, easy drive to our Wasilla shop — and you get a team that treats you like family, not a ticket number. We keep you updated and informed during the work, and we're always available to answer questions after the job is done.
Owner Mike Rhodes is an ASE Master technician who holds a Bachelor's in Automotive Restoration Technology from McPherson College — the only degree of its kind in the world — plus a degree in Business Administration, and we run a full ASE-certified crew. We don't replace a part without double verification that it's actually failed. No paying for parts and labor your car doesn't need.
WHAT WE DO
Auto Repair Services for Palmer & the Mat-Su Valley
Whatever your vehicle needs — domestic or import, OBD1 or the newest OBD2 computer — we've got the scanners, scopes, and know-how to do it right. Here's a quick look. Tap any service for the full rundown.
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).
We work on everything from pre-1996 OBD1 vehicles to the newest computer-controlled cars. (We don't do tire sales, body/paint, or heavy-duty/commercial trucks — but for just about everything else, we're your shop.)
"We want to make sure you understand what's wrong, what's needed to fix it, and what it'll cost — before you agree to anything."
WHY THE VALLEY TRUSTS US
Credentialed, careful, and on your side
ASE-Certified & NAPA AutoCare
Real certifications, not a slogan. As a NAPA AutoCare Center, your repairs are backed by the NAPA Nationwide Peace of Mind Warranty.
Old or new, foreign or domestic
We've got the scanners, scopes, and testers to read everything from a pre-1996 OBD1 vehicle to the newest computer-controlled car on the road. It doesn't matter if it was built in the 1920s or last year.
4.9★ from 85+ neighbors
The Valley keeps coming back because we do it right the first time and treat people like family. Financing available through Synchrony Car Care when you need it.
Getting to Our Shop From Palmer
Serving Wasilla, Palmer, and the wider Mat-Su Borough
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, and we keep cars running across the whole Mat-Su Valley. Palmer drivers make the short hop over for work nobody closer could handle. And we've got a large group of customers who drive all the way from Talkeetna to come to us — because when you need someone who'll diagnose it right and stand behind the repair, the distance is worth it. If you're anywhere in the Borough, you're not too far for us.
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.