Did not have a long wait ! Thank goodness - chairs are OK! Waiting area is clean! etc. Staff was very pleasant,etc Is where I go and will continue to go for work, inspection, etc on my car! read more

I called 7/15 to make an appointment for our Mercedes service, rep told me to drop ioff 7/23 @8AM. The day prior our spare car wasn't done elsewhere so I called Dales asking to push back a day, she couldn't find our appt then said you were scheduled today 7/22 @8am? I told her that's impossible, I texted my husband 7/23 & wrote on calendar. She said well I cant get you in now until 8/21. I thought that was too far ahead & she put our appt incorrectly. We went elsewhere (Crowne Auto next day appt) so we didnt have a chance to use their service. Rep should write in appts as she gives them on the phone to better organize for future clients. read more

After being ripped off at other big name places I was recommended to Dale's by the auto body shop (Phil's) just behind them and now there is no other place I'll ever go. I know when I go to Dale's I can trust the recommendations and the pricing can't be topped. They typically can get your vehicle in quickly and finish the work in a timely manner.Very mom and pop feel with the type of integrity you'd expect an honest guy to have. I've been going to Dale's roughly 3-4yrs now and have no complaints. Highly recommend. read more

We just moved to PA and we've been looking for a place that we want to entrust our car. We were searching for the right people to maintain and take care of our cars by honest and trustworthy people. It's like having a trusted brain surgeon to take out malignant tumors from your brain and still live to tell the tale. Or have a paramedic do emergency response to save your life or your love one's lives. That is how I feel and have observed with other customers who it seems are long time patrons when I was at Dale's Automotive. Small business but pretty busy. It's nondescript, no muss no fuss type of place. If you are new and not familiar around the area, you might want to call ahead and ask for directions because there are other businesses there that also caters to cars and automotive from body works to everything about cars and automotive. read more

Awesome service best service I have ever received I would recommend this specific place to anyone. There service quality is excellent and they truly value their customer. AMAZING read more

I was traveling from Missouri, and these guys took care of me quickly. Checked out my truck, diagnosed the issue, and gave me recommendations. They took care of me when I was in need and I didn't know anyone. I found them on Yelp and glad I did. read more

My front bumper fell off and a few parts were broken but they managed to get it fixed very well. They were efficient and got the job done. Would definitely recommend. read more

My husband is working out in PA for business so we came to visit and my car started making a noise. Before we drove over 500 miles back home I wanted to get it checked cuz we have kids. I actually found them highly rated on yelp. They fixed my car same day abs even found a second issue. Fixed in a fast timely order even tho we brought it in late afternoon (I thought they would end up keeping it til next day because of late drop off). Also so cost efficient. Google told us this issue would be expensive but we paid nothing close to it. The people were helpful and so nice. I can see why they come so highly recommended. read more

Dale is a very nice, professional business person who treats his customers with respect. I purchased a 2003 Honda needing some fix-up work and went to Dale for help. Dale knows the workings and mechanics of automobiles more than anybody I have ever known. I have never known a mechanic who knows the ins and outs of cars the way Dale does. He explained everything to me about what needed fixed to bring the car up to speed. I can't stress enough how respectful and helpful he is to his customers!! Thank God for Dale's Automotives and his crew. Everybody was so kind! Peggy Swab read more

Dale's Automotive in Harrisburg is the only garage we take our three vehicles to. Dale, Johnny and their crew are awesome. They are honest, communicate clearly and don't talk down to customers, their focus is customer service and quality repairs. They are also sensitive to the financial needs of their customers, pointing out which projects are most urgently needed, and which can be kept on your radar for future repair. I absolutely trust this location, I recently had major work done on my vehicle and it's running more smoothly than ever now. read more

I am so grateful to have found Dale's by chance a few years ago. Really honest and kind man, who doesn't try to nickel and dime you. Anytime I have a friend who mentions needing a mechanic I always recommend Dale's. By far the easiest 5 stars I've ever given! read more

We took both of our vehicles for state inspection and they were very thorough and extremely down to earth and affordable.

Everyone needs a mechanic they can trust! Fair pricing and great service! All makes all models.

Owner's son took it upon himself to cut the fuel filter gas line on our car without contacting me first for permission. This genius idea was prompted by the fact that he could not get the fuel filter off to replace it. This line is an OEM part and runs back to the tank so it's not something easily replaced. Should have sued them for damages to my car that only the dealer could fix. AVOID!!! read more

Thanks for getting the inspection done! And I really appreciate you telling me which stuff didn't need to be replaced right away, saving me hundreds in the process! And Dale, thanks for letting me drive my car home with you in tow to drive it back to the shop so I didn't need to call a cab from your shop, that was priceless. read more

This company has always been great. They've never been pushy like most dealerships are. Efficient and open and honest.

Was passing through traveling to NJ and unexpectedly had to get a water pump. Dale's worked us in fast and we avoided having to stay another night. My husband is a mechanic and would've fixed it if he had his tools. Gave us a great quote and had us in and out in less than 2 hours!! Highly recommended!!! read more

I've been going to Dale's for at least 15 years. They're honest as the day is long, reasonably priced, and do great work. I recommend them to anyone looking for a place to get their car fixed right. read more

I recently had considerable work done on my beloved 2011 Mini Cooper. You can't just take these cars anywhere for service. Dale's is someplace special! A throwback to a time when honesty, integrity and quality workmanship really meant something. I couldn't be happier with the work they did on my car. I give Dale's the highest recommendation!! read more

Out of towner that needed an oil change -- they got me in that day -- great service!!

These guys are the best. The explaimed everything about the damage to my car and gave me multiple options on how to fix it. I'd recommend them as one of the best mechanic experiences I've ever had. read more

Been going to Dale's for years. Good prices, quick service, willing to lay out options, honest service. All around great guys

Yesterday I went to dales for the first time, dale himself is extremely nice, the other employees are also nice, I called when they opened at 8am and even though they were busy they were still able to get me in my 10am to diagnose what I thought was a bad wheel bearing or axel, turns out it was just loose lug nuts! But they were very honest, can't say that about all mechanics. I would and will recommend this place to anyone looking for a loyal mechanic shop. Extremely happy with their service. read more

I have been doing business with Dale and his family for years now and I can attest that this is a GREAT, HONEST garage in the Harrisburg area. Very hard to find a reliable, honest and fair mechanic anymore in this world but Dale and his family are the Cats Meow! read more

I will never go anywhere else with my car again. I came here after taking my car to Monroe Muffler Break to have my oil changed. Monroe cracked my oil pan while changing my oil, all of the oil leaked out, and not knowing any of this I drove. When my oil light went on I panicked and drove back there where I was treated awfully and told it was my fault. They told me that I needed to buy a new oil pan which is very expensive. As a full-time student with no income I had no idea what to do or what kind of damage that I had done to my car driving on it with no oil. Panicked, upset, and not knowing anything about cars I had my car taken here to Dales. I was treated wonderfully and my car was taken excellent care of. They were able to fix my oil pan and assure me that my car was ok. Every single time that I need something done on my car, they do their best to squeeze me in. These men do excellent work and really care about what they are doing. If there is anyway for me to get my car to Dales, I will continue to return time and again. read more

My father was always my go-to for car questions but since he's passed away I've been completely lost. I've been taken advantage of at many auto shops for being a young woman who knows little about cars. I recently took my car to Dale's to be looked over and get a couple things fixed and they are beyond trustworthy and amazing! I won't be going anywhere else for now on, I've found my people. read more

My daughters car broke down while out of town and no family was in the area to help her. I called Dale and explained the situation to him and he was more than helpful, honest and professional He took great care of my daughter, gave a perfect diagnosis, fixed her car and sent her on her way. I am more than pleased with our entire experience. Thank you Dale, you are appreciated more that you know! From a grateful mom! read more

We moved to PA last year and needed our car serviced and registered. Naturally, being new to the area, I was very nervous about finding a mechanic that was honest and inexpensive. I was so glad that a few people had written reviews about Dale's Automotive because it made me give his shop a shot. I am so glad that I did. Dale is incredibly polite and very honest. Never have we been told we need any work done on our car beyond the things we have been Able to detect. He may suggest some things that could help improve performance, but he doesn't weasel you into spending money you don't need to. That to me is the sign of an honest mechanic. We've purchased tires through him (he didn't even recommend the most expensive brand) had oil changes (they're more expensive than a chain store, but what you get in honest work is worth the extra $10) and had repair work done, all of which was inexpensive (relatively speaking for a car of course). Give Dales Automotive a shot- you will be so grateful you did and you'll never take your car anywhere else after. read more

I was traveling through on a road trip when I damaged the engine guard on the bottom of my car. Found Dale online and he sounded like a straight up guy, so I brought my car in and he fixed it quickly and inexpensively. It was such a relief to find someone who wasn't going to delay me or sell me something I didn't need. read more

Honest mechanics. Stay away from rip off artists at NTB on Carlisle Pike. You pay for what you need here, instead of what the garage wants to charge you. No fluff service or fake problems. If you want your car to run for 250,000+ then come here. If you want to replace your car at 100,000 +\- then go to another place. read more

This shop has consistently provided excellent service at great prices. They've always been very friendly and accommodating. They do only the work requested, without digging for other issues that may or may not actually exist. Wonderful local business! read more

Do NOT let the owner's son work on your car - he will modify your car without your consent then try to justify his idiotic actions with total disregard to your approval ahead of time. Specifically, I requested that a fuel filter be changed on my son's car. When Johnny, Dale's son, ran into problems trying to remove the fuel filter he decided to cut the fuel line! They never contacted me prior to going ahead with this modification of the fuel line and filter! BEWARE! read more

Dale treats my cars like they are my children..and they kind of are.I have a 1979 Thunderbird and a 1985 Camaro.He is always honest and covers everything about my cars that are a concern.Best shop in Harrisburg..hands down! read more