Tire Town Inc
“It's a pretty long story, but these guys took very very good care of me with a new set of tires in an inopportune time for me and my son on a trip to Ohio.”
Best Mechanic Shops in State College, PA
24 technicians listed · 4 in State College · 4 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Pro-Trans Auto Experts
“They had bad news for me after running their diagnostic, but they delivered it with clarity and were very upfront and straightforward about the true state of the car.”
Penn's Auto Service
“The mechanic suggest getting the spare set of wheels with smaller diameter(stock 18) to save money in the long run because bigger tire are more expensive.”
Karch Auto
“Very easy communication, very friendly, quick service, great work, and they even cleaned the inside of the vehicle (made it look great and went above and beyond!!”
Stroup's Garage
“Not only do they fix your vehicle at a good rate, but they go that extra mile to inspect over your vehicle to make sure your aware somethings going out or something is out/bad!”
Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics
“In an hour and a half my problem was identified and fixed AND he checked to make sure that a problem that can often follow this problem was not going to occur.”
Listed for drivers in and around State College, PA, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: State College, PA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 4 are in State College itself and 20 come from towns including Lewistown (3, 20 mi), Osceola Mills (2, 22 mi) and Julian (1, 8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,377 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (71%) and value (62%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. 2 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for State College work on Saturdays or Sundays?
4 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
L W Hose Repair-Auto Sales
“They are almost always 2-weeks out, but if you bring it in on a Tuesday, you get your vehicle done on that Tuesday (unlike so many other garages who just keep your vehicle indefinitely).”
Steve's Automotive
“Excellent”
Glenny's Garage
“The mechanic is awesome and works very hard to resolve all your car's issues.”
Smith's Auto Repair
“The best place around for thorough yet affordable vehicle repair.”
Mathews Garage
“Good mechanics and body man”
Rigg Rebuilders Inc II
“They get the work done timly and at a good price”
B & D Auto Repair
“Barry is willing to work with you're schedule meaning if he says 10:00 AM he is ready to begin at 10:00 AM, also if he gives you a price for a repair he sticks to that price!”
Jimmy's Auto & Body Shop LLC
“Great job!!!”
Ellenbergers Garage LLC
“Tavis is a really good to deal with and a very good mechanic”
Peachey Auto Repair
“Jay is the man and he is honest witch is hard to come by.”
Burket's Auto Repair
“Great services”
Mayhue's Garage
“The people are great The service is great They are very good to talk to and deal with Very fair with prices Excellent work They will take care of your car problems Denny Altoona”
Frank's Automotive
“Frank was a Godsend for my son, he wrecked his car right near Franks Automotive Shop and Frank came to the aid and towed the vehicle and stored it while insurance prepares to get there evaluation completed...”
McAndrus Motors
“Cody and his help are very knowledgeable 30s first mechanic I have ever felt comfortable around with his knowledge and he's not out the still money like some mechanics do telling you there's more stuff wrong with your vehicle than they're actually i...”
Scaife's Automotive
“I was on a road trip and I really was in a bind in my driverside front wheel bearing went out Very accommodating affordable and professional and they fix my problem and it was done right.”
B&D Auto Repair Shop
“Very helpful and nice people”
Baker's Garage
“Great service reasonably priced”
Casner's Service Center
“Great service”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in and near State College
- “They fixed my car within an hour and were fabulous I would recommend them to anyone.” — customer of Penn's Auto Service
- “They quickly diagnosed the issue and got the Jeep back on the road.” — customer of Pro-Trans Auto Experts
- “Jon is the most amazing mechanic. They will take care of all your vehicle needs at a fair and honest price.” — customer of Rigg Rebuilders Inc II
- “Steve is awesome and very reputable. If you want a good mechanic at a good price, this is your place!” — customer of Steve's Automotive
- “I've done my inspection here twice now. These folks are friendly, efficient, and honest.” — customer of Penn's Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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