The garage you can trust.
We diagnose the fault, ring you with the price, and don't touch a spanner until you've agreed it. Twenty-two years on Dunmore Road, every job guaranteed two years or 24,000 miles.
2 years
Warranty on every repair
Free
Estimates, always
22 yrs
Same owner, same road
All makes
Petrol, diesel and hybrid
What we do
Prices before you commit
Starting prices for the jobs we do most. Every one is confirmed with a firm quote once we've looked at your car — you will never get a bill you haven't already agreed.
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
- 01
Drop it off
Book a slot or just turn up. There's a key box on the wall if you're coming before we open.
- 02
We find the fault
Proper diagnosis, not guesswork. We take photos of anything we want you to see.
- 03
We call you with a price
A number, not a range. If we find something else halfway through, we stop and call you again.
- 04
You say yes, then we fix it
Nothing gets done that you haven't agreed to. That's the whole reason people come back.
The garage
Twenty-two years on the same road.
Erik Halvorsen opened the garage in 2003 with one ramp and a borrowed compressor. It's four ramps and five mechanics now, and he's still the one who rings you with the price.
We're not a franchise and we don't work on commission. Nobody here gets a bonus for selling you a part you don't need.
The shop
Where your car ends up
Four ramps, proper diagnostic kit and a floor you could eat off. Come and have a look before you leave a car with us — plenty of people do.
From the customers
The bit that keeps people coming back
“Dealer quoted me $1,400 for a job Halvorsen did for $380. Showed me the old parts on the bench and explained what actually failed.”
Owen K.
Ford Focus
“Rang me halfway through to say the second fault could wait six months and wasn't worth doing now. Who does that?”
Sandra M.
Toyota RAV4
“Been taking cars here for eleven years. Never once had a bill I wasn't told about first.”
Dev P.
VW Golf
Questions
The ones we get asked
Do I need an appointment?
No, but it helps. Turn up and we'll fit you in when we can — book a slot and we'll have a ramp free for you.
Is this cheaper than the dealership?
Almost always, and it's the same work. We use manufacturer-spec parts, we're not paid commission, and our hourly rate is roughly half what a main dealer charges.
Will it affect my warranty?
No. A manufacturer's warranty stays valid as long as the car is serviced to schedule with the right parts, which is exactly what we do. We stamp the book too.
What vehicles do you work on?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid, most makes. There's a full list on the vehicles page — and if yours isn't on it, ring us anyway.
Can you tell me what's wrong over the phone?
Sometimes. Describe the noise and when it happens and we've often got a fair idea. We won't quote a price on a guess though.
How do I know I'm not being oversold?
We ring you with a price before anything is done, we keep the old parts so you can see them, and nobody here earns a bonus on what they sell you.
Can I wait while it's done?
For the quick jobs — oil, battery, air con — yes, there's a waiting area with decent coffee. Bigger jobs are better left with us.
Do you take card?
Card, cash or bank transfer. Payment when you collect, never up front.
Still not sure? Ring the shop and ask for Erik. He'd rather answer it now than have you worrying about it.
Book a serviceFind us
Drop it in
Cedar Falls, OH 44107
Yard round the back with room for eight cars. There's a key box on the wall by the shutter if you need to drop off before we open.
(555) 026-4410Opening hours
- Monday
- 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Friday
- 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Saturday
- 8:00am – 1:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed