Mon to Fri, 8 to 6

How we work, and why.

Text first, test before we quote, and no wallet flushes. How the shop runs, and who runs it.

Book onlineText 503-969-3134
Travis Decker, owner, in the middle, with two of the Atomic Auto crew in the shop's blue and black work shirts
Oct 2026Oregon Car Insurance Claims: Total Losses, the Right to Appraisal, and Diminished ValueOregon car insurance claims explained by a Portland shop: total loss offers, the right to appraisal, diminished value, and what to do at the scene.Jul 2026About Travis Decker: ASE Master Technician & Owner of Atomic AutoMeet Travis Decker, ASE Master Technician (L1, L3) and owner of Atomic Auto, Portland's hybrid and EV repair specialists, serving Oregon drivers since 2005.2 minMay 2026A tire chain said “urgent” brakes and tires at 47,000 miles. Here’s what we found.A tire chain flagged urgent brakes and tires. We gave a free second opinion. Here is what we actually found at Atomic Auto Portland.3 minMar 2026The $20 Oil Change That Costs More Than You ThinkThat 20 dollar coupon oil change comes with a catch. Atomic Auto exposes the most common upsell tactics and how to protect yourself.6 minJan 2026How We Diagnose Toyota Hybrid Problems: The 6-Step ProcessHow Atomic Auto diagnoses Toyota hybrid problems without guessing. Our process avoids unnecessary repairs and saves customers real money.Toyota and Lexus hybrids5 minJan 2026Why We Don’t Just Quote What the “Other Shop” Told YouDo not pay for repairs you do not need. Atomic Auto offers free second opinions in Portland OR. See a real example of what we found.6 minJan 2026Our “Text-First” Philosophy: Why We’ve Broken Up With the PhoneWhy Atomic Auto uses text messaging to communicate with customers. Faster updates, clearer approvals, and less phone tag.3 min

Written in the shop from real repair orders, with names removed. Fault codes are what the car reported, not a diagnosis on their own.

Text us, or book a slot.

A text with a photo of the dash gets you an answer fastest. Booking online holds a day and a time.

Book onlineText 503-969-3134
Opening hoursMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Closed at weekends.
610 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220102nd and Glisan, a block from the Gateway Transit Center and all three MAX lines.Directions
Drop off after hours, or pick up after we close.How after-hours drop-off works