Best Auto Repair Shops in Reading, PA

Updated September 2026 · 10 businesses · Reading guide

Looking for auto Repair Shops in Reading? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.

What they do: Mechanics for brakes, engine diagnostics, oil changes, transmissions and state inspections. Pennsylvania requires an annual safety inspection, and emissions testing in many counties, at certified stations.

This guide lists 10 auto Repair Shops in and around Reading, spread across 5 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 7 link to their own website, 6 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.

Top 10 Auto Repair Shops in Reading

Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.

1 Pep Boys

Open weekendsZIP 19605
Opening hours
Mon8 AM-7 PM
Tue8 AM-7 PM
Wed8 AM-7 PM
Thu8 AM-7 PM
Fri8 AM-7 PM
Sat8 AM-7 PM
Sun9 AM-6 PM

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3 Scott's Car Wash and Auto Lube

Open weekendsZIP 19606
Opening hours
Mon8 AM-6 PM
Tue8 AM-6 PM
Wed8 AM-6 PM
Thu8 AM-6 PM
Fri8 AM-6 PM
Sat8 AM-5 PM
Sun8 AM-4 PM

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5 Monro Muffler Brake

Open weekendsZIP 19608
Opening hours
Mon7:30 AM-7 PM
Tue7:30 AM-7 PM
Wed7:30 AM-7 PM
Thu7:30 AM-7 PM
Fri7:30 AM-7 PM
Sat7:30 AM-6 PM
Sun9 AM-5 PM

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7 Carsonia Car Care

Opening hours
Mon8:30 AM-5 PM
Tue8:30 AM-5 PM
Wed8:30 AM-5 PM
Thu8:30 AM-5 PM
Fri8:30 AM-5 PM

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8 Dulin's Tire & Service Co

Open weekendsZIP 19607
Opening hours
Mon8 AM-5 PM
Tue8 AM-5 PM
Wed8 AM-5 PM
Thu8 AM-5 PM
Fri8 AM-5 PM
Sat8 AM-12 PM
SunClosed

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9 Bear Alignment Discount Tire

Open weekends
Opening hours
Mon8 AM-5 PM
Tue8 AM-5 PM
Wed8 AM-5 PM
Thu8 AM-5 PM
Fri8 AM-5 PM
Sat8 AM-12 PM
SunClosed

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How to choose auto Repair Shops in Reading

  • For repairs, ask for a written estimate and approve any extra work before it's done.
  • Look for ASE-certified technicians and shops that give a warranty on parts and labor.
  • For purchases, get a vehicle history report and an independent pre-purchase inspection.
  • Check that dealers are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons.
  • Remember that Pennsylvania requires annual safety inspections, and emissions tests in many counties, at certified stations.

Local tips for Reading

Reading's Department of Codes Services issues building permits and rental licenses, and contractors working in the city must be registered with the city as well as with the state.

Many Reading businesses are bilingual in English and Spanish, and a lot of services are clustered in the surrounding boroughs such as Wyomissing, West Reading and Shillington.

Reading is in Berks County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Centre Park, Callowhill, Glenside, Millmont, Northeast Reading, Southside, Oakbrook.

Frequently asked questions

Which auto Repair Shops in Reading are open on weekends?

According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Pep Boys, Scott's Car Wash and Auto Lube, Roger's Garage, Monro Muffler Brake, Dulin's Tire & Service Co, Bear Alignment Discount Tire. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.

Which areas of Reading do these auto Repair Shops cover?

The auto Repair Shops on this list are located in ZIP codes 19605, 19606, 19607, 19608, 19611. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.

Do cars need an inspection in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Most vehicles registered in Pennsylvania need an annual safety inspection, and in many counties, including the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh regions, an emissions inspection too.

How do I avoid getting overcharged for car repairs in Reading?

Ask for a written estimate, get a second opinion on big repairs, ask the shop to return replaced parts and compare prices for common jobs such as brakes.

What does Pennsylvania's lemon law cover?

It covers new vehicles bought or leased in Pennsylvania with a serious defect that can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts within the first year or 12,000 miles.

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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.