Best Auto Repair Shops in State College, PA
Looking for auto Repair Shops in State College? 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 State College, spread across 2 ZIP codes. 9 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 4 link to their own website, 4 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 State College
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Valvoline
- Address 2091 West Whitehall Road, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 238-2410
- Website store.vioc.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-6 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-6 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-6 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-6 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-5 PM |
2 Bastian Tire & Auto Center
- Address 260 West Hamilton Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (888) 843-4886
- Website bastiantire.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7:30 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM-5 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM-12 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
3 Graham's Service Center
- Address 815 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 238-6143
- Website grahamsservicecenter.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7:30 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7:30 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 9 AM-6 PM |
4 Dick's Auto Repair
- Address 1680 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 237-0019
Opening hours
| Mon | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
5 Gemini Enterprises
- Address 601 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 234-0312
- Website geminitime.com
6 Karch Auto
- Address 827 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 325-9082
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-12 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
7 Kline's Garage
- Address 107 West Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
- Phone (814) 238-6681
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
8 Stark's Auto Service
- Address 1454 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 237-7256
9 Penns Mobil
- Address 705 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-5 PM |
10 AAMCO
- Address 2146 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 234-4114
How to choose auto Repair Shops in State College
- 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 State College
Demand for many services, from movers to cleaners to restaurants, rises and falls with the Penn State academic calendar, especially at move-in and move-out.
Book movers, hotels and restaurants well in advance around home football games, graduation and Arts Fest in July.
State College is in Centre County, and local phone numbers use the 814 area code. Popular areas include Downtown, College Heights, Highlands, Holmes-Foster, Penn State campus, Nittany Crossing, Park Forest.
Frequently asked questions
Which auto Repair Shops in State College are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Valvoline, Bastian Tire & Auto Center, Graham's Service Center, Karch Auto. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of State College do these auto Repair Shops cover?
The auto Repair Shops on this list are located in ZIP codes 16801, 16868. 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 State College?
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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