Not sure about the prior review, but I have used Shawley for inspections and repairs for several…read moreyears and is the most honest mechanic in the area I have encountered. When it comes to inspections other shops especially the big box shops will look for any stupid little thing and charge you for it just so they can make extra money.

Do not take your vehicle here unless you plan on staying to ensure everything is done correctly…read more I've been taking vehicles here for years an have watched there work steadily deteriorate. My car was inspected by them last year only to be pulled over that same exact day for a turn signal out. Recently I had them put a new exhaust on (my vehicle sat there for 3 days) after picking it up I discovered missing clamps and 7 exhaust leak's. Not only did I pay them 300$ for this I then had to turn around and pay someone else to fix there mistake.

This company really goes above and beyond their work. Most mechanics today only know how to replace…read morethings, but the mechanics here actually know how to fix parts. The owner personally drove me to class and picked me up after class on campus. They won't rip you off by selling you out for 20 parts you don't need. They'll tell you exactly what is wrong, and not rip you off. I would definitely recommend this family owned company if you are having car troubles in State College.

They suck. They don't have a car lift to inspect their cars. NOT RELIABLE. I hope they go out of…read morebusiness.

I cannot say enough about these guys! A few years ago, after dealing with dealerships overcharging…read moreme for things that had a simpler and cheaper solution, Extreme was recommended to me. They have taken care of every car issue I've brought to them and have demonstrated honesty and integrity with not only the work they do but the way they treat their customers. Everyone at Extreme has been amazing with both mine and my brothers vehicles. Thank you for the work that you do! Strongly recommend!

Was recommended that this place also works on automotive exhaust. So I took my car there to get an…read moreestimate for replacing the muffler assembly. They charged $30 for the estimate, which is kinda ok, it's their choice, but didn't explain or even mention that there would be a charge prior to doing the "work". Bad business practice. Always notify your customer of intended charges. I will not return.

Their voice system puts you through several selection steps only to connect you to a live person…read morewho asks you what you want to talk to and who then connects you to a line that rings several times and asks you to leave a message.

If there are 10 stars, I would give them 10. They are such an excellent service center. Over the…read moreyears I have my car fixed there, and almost all the representatives can remember my name and showed their care, excellent skills and willingness to help out. There was only one time of oil change, that a small mistake was made and they fixed it right away. I always feel so confident about their work, and usually it is done very fast. The gentlemen at the front desk are also very car savvy and provide useful suggestions on driving and maintenance. It feels like a family, and this place is owned by Confer's family for generations. The waiting area and restrooms are all pretty nice even though not too fancy. While waiting you can also go to check out the BMW section in addition to their Toyota car models. Really appreciate it! I miss the service there since I have left the area for four years .

We worked with both Jim Sr. and Jim Jr. on a title transfer for a vehicle that was purchased out of…read morestate. That transaction turned out to be much more complicated than expected because the seller provided inaccurate and incomplete paperwork. Both Sr. and Jr. were patient and professional. Because of their experience, they were able to unravel the issue and resolve it. Lohr's probably invested 3-4 hours on our title transaction and charged us a very fair and honest price for all their work and their expertise. More recently, we were closing on a property sale and needed to have some documents notarized. We actually took the documents to another Notary first. After watching my wife and I spend about an hour reviewing 240 pages of documents to make sure everything was in order, the Notary finally mentioned their price, which was $15 per notarization. In the end, this transaction would have cost us almost $200 for their services. I remembered Lohr's and called them on my cell phone. Jim Jr. picked up. He let me know they had closed for the day, but even so, he asked about our situation. I explained we had a very short window to have the documents notarized and then delivered overnight. He probably recognized the stress in my voice. Without hesitation, he offered to drive back to their office and open just for my wife and I to get our documents notarized. When we walked in, I noticed the engraved sign on the counter, detailing all their fees for various services. As Jim Jr. worked through the documents carefully, he pointed out several missing initials, which we then corrected. He explained the entire process and his fees, even though they were clearly posted. He was thorough, courteous and respectful of our time constraints. When it came time to figure the bill, Jim Jr. charged us a flat fee for all of the work, rather than a per document fee. He explained that the 'per document' fee makes sense when a customer has only a few documents to be notarized. However, he recognized that because our two documents included 6 notarizations each, that it would be fairer to charge a flat fee rather than per document. He wouldn't have had to do that. Honestly, at that point my wife and I were so grateful that he was willing notarize the documents on our very tight timetable, that we would have gladly paid the higher fee. In the end, we paid less than half of what we would have been charged at the other place, even though the personal service we received was 10x greater. In this day and age, customer service is almost non-existent. It is rare to find a business of any size that is truly willing to put the customer experience ahead of everything else. Lohr's certainly did that and more. They take a personal interest in their customers and that made all the difference to us. We are customers for life and greatly appreciate the honesty and integrity of both Jim Sr. and Jim Jr.

I had vehicle trouble on a Saturday when most other shops were closed and very few were doing any…read morework on vehicles. Since I was in town only for the day, I needed help and Lohr's stood up and took care of it for me even though it was outside their normal practices. The operation was well run, friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend this garage to anyone that needs work on their vehicle. Its always nice to see a local small business that values people.

Great repair shop, I would definitely recommend!…read more Paul, the owner and lead mechanic, is the one you'll talk to on the phone. He's the most honest and straight forward mechanic you could ask for. One of my car's issues was with its computer, even though part of the repair went beyond this shops capabilities they still stayed in touch, recommending a car dealer and ensuring the proper repair was accomplished. They charge by the hour and do a great job at keeping you updated on the car's status. I don't plan on going to any other repair shop after working with these guys.

I had my 2012 Land Rover Evoque towed there because it would idle erratically and stall after the…read moreinitial warmup. Told him my code reader said most likely a PCV valve. He had it for 2+ weeks. When I went to check on it, he said he replaced the spark plugs, mass air flow sensor, replaced a bolt in the turbo and added oil, for a cost of $509 (negotiated down from $700) and he also acknowledged it did not make it run any better. Then he proceeded to tell me he thinks the turbo is going bad (mind you the turbo does nothing at idle speed). He never hooked it to a computer or checked the codes. I then had it towed back home. I ordered a PCV valve ($52 from FCP Euro) and vacuum pump gasket ($12, my suspected oil leak location). Replacing the two parts took me 3-4 hours in my garage. It has been 1 month and over 500 miles since the repair. No issues. Pretty disappointed that i spent $250 in towing, and over $500 in repairs for them to do shade tree mechanic diagnosis and repair. Also, when the car arrived back at my house the interior was filthy. The car had a tan/beige interior and the front seat and dash had oil and dirt stains all over them. DO NOT GO THERE.

my family has been taking vehicles to Jimmy for years, his work has always been top notch. His…read moreprices are the best in the area compared to taking it to a dealer. usually it's a one day drop off and pick up. I'd recommend him to anyone who needs their vehicles done

Jim has been taking excellent care of our autos for more than a decade. He is talented and…read moretrustworthy. He is our mechanic. We recommend his shop to our friends and they all love him, too.

On 9/19, my husband and I were driving from Connecticut to Ohio for my nephew's 16th birthday in…read moreour BMW X5 M50I. Before the trip, I had the vehicle serviced at my local dealership, who assured me everything was in perfect condition. However, midway through Pennsylvania, after stopping to refuel, the car started having issues--running rough and then stalling out multiple times. I immediately contacted BMW Roadside Assistance, and while they initiated a claim and arranged a tow, there were no Ubers, Lyfts, or taxis in the area, leaving us stranded at a gas station off I-80. They informed me my car would be towed to Joel Confer BMW, so my husband called the dealership and spoke with Scott in service. Scott was amazing--he quickly arranged for a loaner SUV (to accommodate all of our stuff), but the rental department closed at 4 PM, and it was already 2:50 PM with us being 40 minutes away. We tried everything to get there--no Ubers, no Lyfts, no taxis, and to make things worse, no tow trucks were immediately available either. Feeling stuck, we called Scott again and explained the situation. He went above and beyond to help us. Not only did he connect us with a local tow truck company (PA's Finest Towing), but he assured us that he would personally wait past closing to make sure we got the loaner car. The tow truck arrived about an hour later and even let us ride along so we could get to the dealership. We finally arrived at Joel Confer BMW around 5:45 PM, and as promised, Scott was there waiting for us with our rental car, even backing it up to my vehicle so we could transfer all of our belongings. Scott's exceptional service and dedication truly saved the day, and we couldn't be more grateful. Although Scott was off for the weekend, he made sure to fully inform the rest of the service team about our situation. By midday Friday, we received a call from the dealership, letting us know that the fuel pump had broken. They had already ordered a replacement for Monday morning delivery and assured us they would do everything possible to get the car ready for us that day. They did exactly as they said--something that rarely happens with my local dealership! My car was ready for pick-up on Monday, and to our surprise, it had been cleaned, vacuumed, and even had the floor mats washed. Scott had thoughtfully left the car in the garage bay and allowed me to pull the rental car inside to move our luggage without getting wet. Not only that, but the final bill was exactly what they quoted us--no surprises. Scott will forever be a hero to us, and we can't say enough good things about Joel Confer BMW. We only wish they were closer so we could always use this dealership!