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    Dave's Garage

    5.0 (11 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Auto battery or electrical system repair

    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

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    1 year ago

    Excellent service at a very reasonable price. Friendly people too. And I was only there for 20 minutes.

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    4 years ago

    Dave's is a top 5 garage in south bend, friendly nice and caring... fair and reliable... 100% happy with Dave's.........

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    7 years ago

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    8 years ago

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    Thank you Brenda for the kind words, glad to help you out. - Tom & Bob

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    Certified Transmission

    Certified Transmission

    2.3
    (6 reviews)

    1/2 Took my 2017…read moreLincoln MKC in for a obvious transmission issue, hence the reason I took the car to a "transmission shop". (Jolts/Hesitation between shifts). The ignorant receptionist proceeds to tell me, there is a transmission issue. (Well No shit sherlock). She goes on to tell me they did the diagnostic test but they dont know what is causing it and would need to most likely do a rebuild on the tranny orrrr . . . we can drive it the way it is. So let me get this straight, you dont know whats wrong with it, but it needs rebuilt? They still wanted to charge me the $120 diagnostic fee to tell me what I already knew. They admitted they did a "reset" on my vehicle which is considered "unauthorized work" as I did not grant them permission to do so. It is NOT necessary to do a reset to run a diagnostic test. They knew they were wrong, after they tried to belittle my wife and I, I walked out paying nothing. They did not want to provide an itemized list of what their diog consisted of because the list would have said: checked tranny fluid and test drive. Horrible customer service. They say I was rude and used profanities. (I did) Well, thats what most people will do when you try to rob them of their hard earned money. Stay Away From These Nickle and Dime Con Artist !

    They rebuilt the transmission in my work truck and got me in and out. It shifts great and the team…read morewas very nice and went over what they found out was wrong. They got me back up and running and in no time and the truck has never shifted this good!

    Jiffy Lube

    Jiffy Lube

    4.7
    (12 reviews)

    In this freezing weather, my car would not start today and I was uncertain if it might be the…read morealternator or the battery, though the battery is almost new. I took it to Jiffy Lube at 4425 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN (near 20 bypass) for free testing of the alternator and battery, and the service couldn't have been better or friendlier! The assistant manager, Fred, was very kind and explained exactly what they found or did not find. He and the other two employees discussed with me what might be causing the issue--a loose bolt on the negative terminal of the battery. It turned out it was neither my battery or the alternator, but apparently, this loose bolt, which was actually stripped--which Fred showed me. Fred installed the new part and my car started perfectly. He restarted it again to be sure. All in all, I was in the shop maybe half an hour at most, and it only cost $10! I highly recommend taking your car in to this Jiffy Lube and having these gentlemen take care of whatever basic automotive needs you might have! They were above-board, friendly, and even more helpful. Thanks, Fred, and your staff at Jiffy Lube!

    I'll be coming to this location for all my future oil changes! The staff were so friendly and never…read morepressured me into unnecessary services like other places do. They let me choose the oil I wanted, checked everything to ensure my car was safe, and made me feel like their top customer even on my first visit!

    Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    3.7
    (3 reviews)

    We are in town to attend Daughter's graduation services at a nearby University. Daughters car has…read moremultiple needs, so after the services, Discount Tire recommends Valvoline on East Ireland. In a word -- Aaaaaaaamazing! Thankfully, there is no line and we were able to drive up into the empty bay. After a friendly and courteous greeting and inquiry re: needs, Matt and his crack team get us in and out in less than 30 minutes -- more like 20, to be exact. From centering to exiting, Matt explains each step of the process; the computer monitor clearly lists the services you are charged for; it also swings around, allowing you to view in real time, who is under your vehicle and what is being done; they are in constant communication with each other, via verbal calls and echo verification. I appreciate how the 3 man team works quickly, efficiently and most importantly safely. I am at ease, knowing that they are paying attention to the tasks in progress, are NOT on their phones, you see/hear them at all times. EVERYONE is safe. Can you tell how important "safety" is?! Especially for these gainfully employed young men who (most definitely are not 'ne'er do wells') showed up for work and have their whole lives ahead of them! If you are asked to turn the vehicle and it's wipers on/off, they provide a reasonable rationale behind it. Matt kindly reset the vehicle's service reminder for us, and gave us the window sticker reminder (listing recommended mileage & oil type replacement) -- Excellent! Some people want conversation, that's not why we're there. I appreciate how they respect our time -- No inane conversation/questions about the weather or invasive questions re: where are you from, what you're up to/plans are. Professional courtesy up front, state your business, then Matt and his team go all in like BOSSES. After the oil is changed, you are shown the new oil level, so you have eyes on it and have confidence in their work. After applying the online coupon, it was $133.73 for Daughter's Sport edition SUV: fluids topped off, filthy air filter changed out, 4qts full synthetic oil, multiple point safety check/verification in under 30 minutes. Pricey? Perhaps, but a more than fair price for SAFE, efficient, no-frills/no-pressure sales pitches. The time saved is WORTH IT! From a cynical health care professional in a very time driven, every detail is crucial role -- stellar, impressive work ethic/flow! This generation still has people who work hard to earn a fair day's wages. Thank you, Matt and team -- You all were great!

    It's 8:05 on 1/12/24 and the store cannot open because the manager is not there so I've been…read morewaiting outside.

    Dave's Garage - autorepair - Updated July 2026

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