These gentlemen specialize in exhaust work and are first class! They work by appointment; just call…read moreand leave a message, then you'll receive a return call. J & D prefers that the cars are dropped off the night before and then they complete the work the following morning. All in all: great prices, great service, and great automotive exhaust work!

never answers calls avoids questions steals parts does shady work and yells and screams at you when…read moreu finally get thro to him also he dosnt back up his work he put a moter in my car and it lasted a week still waiting for him to come get it again because he said he was gana get it two days ago. will never go here again. its a waste of time.

I went here 2 times recently. Both times were last minute calls. The owner asked when I could be…read morethere and was able to fit me in both times. prices and service were better than i expected. Enjoyed talking with Mikey and would recommend this garage to others. Guy talk spoken and appreciated. Signs posted on the walls explains shops policy very clearly. Thanks again, I will be back.

Was on an epic road trip from NY to MN and out of nowhere saw some crazy flashing lights on the…read moredash. Thank god we found McDowell! They brought the car in right away, let the kids hang in the office, and fixed everything in about an hour. One of the gentleman did a wizard's job in soldering together a wire that a mouse had chewed off! (Ask them about the bone they found, too.) Anyhow, they were quick, courteous, knowledgeable, and affordable. If I am ever in the area again I would take my car to them for ANYTHING. You can't go wrong!

From the owner: We Strive To Provide The Best Auto Repair & Collision Service Around…read more Here at McDowell Repairs & Collision, we have built our reputation as the highest quality auto repair service in the area. Our customers come first. We provide fair prices and honest work. We are here to serve you! Call us today! We Offer The Following Services: Auto Repair & Service Collision Repair & Dent Removal Windshields Transmission Sales Inspection Services Oil Changes, Scheduled and Performance Tune-Ups Diagnostics and Expert Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Recharge and Service Brake Jobs, Custom Brakes, Brake Adjustments and Lifetime Brakes Mufflers and Full Exhaust Systems - Including Incredible High Performance Custom Exhaust Systems Alignments, Shocks, Springs and Struts Clutches & More Auto Repair & Service, Auto Body Repair, Auto Body Painting, Truck Repair & Service, Truck Body Repair & Painting, Brake Service & Repair, Transmission Service & Repair, Auto Inspection Station & Services, Engine Repair & Service, Oil Changes, Auto A/C Service & Repair

These guys are fantastic. I've had to take my car here twice, once to have the entire bumper…read moreredone, the second time to have a small scratch buffed out. The bumper paint job was flawless, it looked as perfect as the day I bought it. The price wasn't cheap, but it wasn't overpriced either, especially since the quality was very high. The small scratch they buffed out without any issues, I sat there for a half hour while they did it and then went on my way. If you ever need any body work done in State College I strongly recommend Lava.

LAVA Auto Body did an excellent job on my Volvo XC60, fixing a softball sized deep dimple on my…read morepassenger rear door. They also cleaned my car (and I think polished it) before pickup. Bonus: They told me it would five days to do the work, but was done in three and at a fair and very reasonable price. An excellent experience all in all.