Our History
Established in 1968, Lil Car Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Lexington Community for over five decades. Founded by Lyle Colter as a fuel station and air-cooled Volkswagen repair shop. Dedicated to providing honest and reliable automotive services to the local residents. With a commitment to quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. Lil Car Hospital quickly earned a reputation for excellence.
Lyle sold the business to long time employee Bob Ireton and his wife Lori, and it became Bob’s Lil Car Hospital in 2004. Over the years, the shop has evolved to keep pace with the ever-changing automotive industry. Despite the advancements in automotive technology, Bob’s Lil Car Hospital has remained true to its roots, maintaining a personalized approach to service that has endeared it to generations of customers. The shop’s team of highly skilled and certified technicians is equipped to handle everything from routine maintenance and minor repairs to complex diagnostics and major overhauls.
In addition to its technical expertise, Bob’s Lil Car Hospital prides itself on fostering a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The shop’s longstanding relationships with suppliers and the local community have enabled it to offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality. Whether it’s a quick oil change or an engine replacement, customers can trust that their vehicles are in capable hands.
In 2020 once again long-time employees purchased the business from Bob. Charlie and Kevena Zimmerman carried on the legacy of Bob’s Lil Car Hospital.
Today Bob’s Lil Car Hospital continues to uphold the values that have been its foundation since 1968. As a family-owned and operated business, it remains dedicated to providing top-notch automotive care while building lasting relationships with its customers. With a legacy of trust and excellence, Bob’s Lil Car Hospital looks forward to serving the community for many more years to come.
Mission Statement
“Through positive relationships with our customers, employees and vendors, we provide professional quality maintenance, diagnostics and repairs to ensure the most dependable, longest-lasting, safest and most enjoyable means of vehicle transportation possible for our customers.”
Our Core Values
Our core values are: Integrity, Reliability, Pride and Value
Integrity:
We believe in being honest with our clients and with ourselves in order to become the best people, co-workers, and advisors to our clients that we can be. Integrity is not just standing behind our work but admitting when we made a mistake and didn’t live up to our own expectations of great customer service. Learning by experience is the way we all grow. We shouldn’t be afraid of failure if we’re trying, learning, and moving forward.
Reliability:
We strive every day to do our work right the first time so our customers can trust their vehicle to get them where they need to go safely with little to no breakdowns.
Pride:
Our work is our art and we want to apply attention to detail, pride, and the highest quality behind every vehicle we work on. We take pride in our work and always strive to do the best possible repairs with the best possible parts available.
Value:
We believe the best repairs may not be the least expensive but the best value because quality repairs mean a more reliable vehicle with fewer breakdowns and overall a longer vehicle life.
Get A Clear Estimate With No Hidden Costs
We promise to provide you with an easy to understand estimate before beginning any services. We are able to email or text a link to review your estimate with pictures and a clear explanation of all recommended services and repairs. We stand behind all of our work with a 3 year/ 36,000 mile nationwide guarantee you can count on. Call today to schedule an appointment at (360) 200-5731 or fill out an appointment request quickly and conveniently on our website.
Our Mechanics Are Here to Help
Our certified mechanics are highly skilled auto repair specialists who provide the best in automotive repair services for European, Asian and Domestic cars and trucks. We use the latest technology to assess the situation and offer you the best options to keep your vehicle safe and reliable. Stop in or give us a call at (360) 200-5731 to let us know how we can help you!
Bob’s Lil Car Hospital is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center in the Kelso and Longview, WA 98626 and 98632 area since 1968.