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Kid eating Kona ice at Kings Cross Automotive's British Block Party

The British Block Party: A Spectacular Event of Cars, Food, and Community

We recently had the pleasure of hosting our annual British Block Party, and what a fantastic day it turned out to be! We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended, as your presence and enthusiasm made this event truly memorable. With an impressive display of vehicles, delicious food, and engaging activities, the British Block Party brought together our employees, customers, friends, and family, strengthening the bonds that make our automotive repair shop a special community hub.

photo of vehicle's dash with fingers turning the air conditioning knob

AC Service | Vancouver, WA

Spring has sprung in the PNW! Although we don’t use our vehicle’s air conditioning as much as other regions, it is still important to maintain and service the air conditioning system. If you are experiencing any issues with your air conditioning system, get it checked as soon as possible to avoid further damage or potentially costly repairs. You can reach your Kings Cross Automotive service advisor by phone at 360-695-3353 or email service@kingscrossauto.com.

Changing a Flat Tire

Have you ever experienced a flat tire? If so, you know that they don’t typically happen when it is convenient for the driver. Don’t wait until it’s too late to find out if you have the proper tools and knowledge to change the flat tire yourself!

British Block Party 2022

After a two year hiatus, the British Block Party was finally able to return! And despite the very rainy weather, we had an excellent turn out. We estimate about 100 people came out to meet our team, check out our shop, and look at cool, local British cars!

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Have an appointment? Here is what you can expect when you arrive at Kings Cross Automotive!

Employee Spotlight: Ingrid

Ingrid is our awesome Service Manager. She consistently receives rave reviews from our customers and is a wonderful person to work with. Check out a recent interview with Ingrid and learn a little more about her!

Your Vehicle in Rainy Conditions

As we all know, fall and winter (and even spring!) means lots of rain in the Pacific Northwest. These are the items that will most heavily affect the ability to drive safely in rainy conditions.

Spring Vehicle Maintenance

Spring is in full swing! We know that a great exterior and interior detail can bring your vehicle back to life after the long, rainy fall and winter. (And we certainly agree that a clean car drives better!) But for us here at Kings Cross Automotive, spring cleaning also includes …

Your trusted Subaru dealer alternative is here!

Subaru owner wondering what Vancouver and Portland’s premier British repair shop has to offer you? Read on to see why we’ve decided to take on the (un)official car of the Pacific Northwest– Subaru.

Maintaining Your Engine

Get the Most Out of Your Engine Are you looking for simple ways to keep your vehicle running long and healthy? Here are some of the most important, yet most overlooked forms of maintenance that are essential to a long lasting engine. Oil Changes It is important to remember, just because …