I started coming here for gas but eventually had them change my tire. This is a good shop. Good…read morehonest customer service.

Use Graham's if you'd like to have an unprofessional careless driver damage your car…read more Looks like he ripped my car up onto the rollback from all the scratches underneath, along with having my car resting against the back of the truck!

I've been a loyal customer but my recent oil change was a huge letdown. They missed threaded my oil…read morepan and I had to do the work myself, which cost about $300 since it would have cost over $1000 at the shop given I had to remove my exhaust pipe and coolant pipe to access my oil pan. I called starks to give them a chance to make it right, but they denied any wrongdoing. I'm not one to leave reviews, but I hope this helps others avoid this headache.

Do NOT go here. The people are friendly and will talk to you for sure but that might be to try and…read moreget you to trust them. Don't. I'm not familiar with the original owners but the current one will lie to get himself and his people paid as much as they can get out of the customers. They over charge and try to tell you to fix things that don't need to be fixed. They also lied about issues that weren't there and needing things with and for the car which I did not need. When I first came in I asked for an oil change and a state inspection and that was it. It was clear what I was asking for and how I asked for it. Then they told me they can't pass the inspection because of 7 different issues including ALL the tires and brakes. Okay that's annoying but it's whatever. I'm not a car guy but I gave them the benefit of the doubt I might've needed some fixing. Given the price of new tires yes the bill would be expensive but the total was WAY more than it should have been. Also the brakes were brand new so they were just straight up lying to my face. I didn't want to go through with it since the price helped my suspicions of them so I asked them to FAIL the inspection so I would be able to see what was wrong with it on an official document and try at a different place. Surprise they never initiated an official inspection like I asked for, Wasn't able to provide me with any official documentation of the inspection or failed inspection, And basically ignored my requests entirely. At the end of the day I paid for the oil change which I did actually get surprisingly but at a price of $200+ JUST FOR AN OIL CHANGE. When I asked why the bill was so high, the owners response was that he pays his workers hourly and that's the price I would have to pay since my car was there in the shop being looked at. Again the inspection never happened so I payed $200+ just for an oil change (included the oil; filter and such). I didn't trust them at all and hated the fact the people trying to rip me off had access to my car so I drove 2+ hours to a different shop where they were able to get my inspection passed and everything looked at within the hour. I showed them the price and list of things Stark's auto service wanted me to change or fix and literally LAUGHED. I've never seen or experienced anything like that before where a mechanic laughed at a projected receipt. They explained to me 5 of the things on there were completely falsified and they were trying to rip me off. Again with the benefit of the doubt I brought my car to another shop just incase It was opinionated or something but they said the same exact thing. Do NOT go to starks auto service. If I could I would rate this place 0 stars but I can't.

Wow! What a find this auto repair was! I am from Illinois visiting my son in State College. During…read moremy long drive to State College I noticed a concerning sound from my car. Being around the holiday season, it was impossible to get into a dealership with appointments booked up into the first of the year. My daughter-in-law found this auto repair shop on a mommy site for young mothers. This was a newer business. The owners Chris and J (not sure his name) were very friendly and professional. They repaired my car for a nominal price so much so that I felt bad leaving with them having done so much for so little that I asked them to do other things for my car such as a oil change so I didn't leave without them making some money off me. What a wonderful shop this was! I recommend this auto repair shop to everyone! It's always a great to find a auto repair shop that is honest and fair priced! Deborah J

From the owner: Safety Inspections, Check Engine Lights, Enhanced Diagnostics, Detailing, General Repair and…read moreMaintenance. These are just some of the services that C&J Auto Service are able to perform. Relax knowing that your vehicle is in great hands with Chris and Josh at C&J. We take personal pride in caring for your vehicle with thorough work and a complete explanation of the repair process.

Absolutely terrible service. For a college town where there are young people who need to get their…read morecars fixed, the workers were not understanding or respectful in the slightest. I brought in my car with a specific request from a mechanic to run a diagnostic test on my car and I was told that they would not do it because "they didn't feel like waiting for the machine".

I had my alternator changed out there. Service was fast when they finally got to my car, it was…read moreearly fall and they were swamped with customers. This is a college town and lets face it. Most college kids are driving beaters and beats need repairing. Price is expensive (but what auto repair shop isn't?) Good service, customer service is good. Highly recommend.

Tomorrow I am going to SC to buy a car from Gus... third or fourth since moving there in 1995. I…read morewas in a pinch once - I wrecked my car - I bought a car from Gus. My sister asked what color, I said I don't know I haven't seen it. I bought a car sight unseen from Traditional. That's how much I trust and respect this man and his business. Foolish woman you may say but it is still on the road, in Vermont since 2017 after maybe 4 years in PA.

I have been a customer of Traditional Auto for over 20 years. Dependable quality service and so…read moremuch experience. You will not find a more honest and caring person than Gus, the owner.

My husband has been taking my car here for years. This summer my AC went out and having a father…read morewho is a dialysis patient, I needed it fixed right away for his comfort. It was going to be pretty expensive but my dad offered to cover it so I agreed to the service. It turns out, John's price was very fair for the amount of work involved. The turn around was quick and I'm grateful to have an honest mechanic who truly values his customers. Beth Morey

As a college student, I always am scared to find a mechanic with pre-existing ideas that I would be…read moreripped off. Gemini however alleviated all of my concerns. From the start, Rita at the front desk helped me out until John properly diagnosed and worked with me to fix my car. The cost was way below expected and value was supurb. Has to be the best place in State College to go and fix your car, John and Rita WILL look after you.

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.

If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more We dropped our vehicle off on 6/21/26 for a scheduled calibration appointment on 6/22/26. On the morning of 6/22, we called to confirm that the keys we left in the drop box had been received. We never received a call that day indicating the work had been completed, so we called again on the morning of 6/23. During that call, we were told they weren't sure why the vehicle was there and had been waiting for someone to call. We were then informed that the calibration would be completed that day. When we picked up the vehicle on 6/23, my significant other noticed that one of the windows had been left down. When he attempted to roll it up, it would not operate properly. What was especially concerning was that no one informed us of this issue before we picked up the vehicle. The window had been left open with paperwork and personal items inside the vehicle, leaving them exposed and within easy reach of anyone passing by. At a minimum, we would have expected to be notified of the issue before taking possession of the vehicle. I called the business politely to ask if anything had happened while the vehicle was in their possession so we could provide accurate information to our mechanic. I was not accusing anyone of causing the issue; I was simply looking for information. Unfortunately, the manager immediately became defensive, raised his voice, and began yelling during the conversation. Rather than speaking to me professionally, he repeatedly interrupted me, called me names, and spoke to me in a hostile and disrespectful manner. He also told me that if I came into the business to discuss the matter further, he would have me arrested. At no point was I threatening or aggressive--I was simply trying to understand what had happened to my vehicle. He hung up on me twice, and when I was finally able to speak with him again, the conversation remained hostile and unproductive. Instead of addressing a legitimate customer concern, he chose to belittle me and treat me with complete disrespect. Regardless of whether the business was responsible for the damage, customers deserve to be treated with professionalism and courtesy. The lack of communication regarding our vehicle, combined with the manager's behavior, made this an extremely frustrating experience. We have contacted our insurance company regarding the damage and will also be filing complaints with the appropriate consumer agencies. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this business. The customer service was unprofessional, communication was poor, and concerns were met with hostility rather than assistance. Based on other reviews it seems this is an on going issue

Our daughter had a problem with her car while at Penn State and Farai came out to her garage in…read moreabout 30 minutes and fixed the issue. He then ran more diagnostics at their shop for a very reasonable price. A-plus friendly service that really put her parents mind at ease from a very long distance. Incredibly fair and honest pricing. Couldn't recommend them more..

I went to this shop because they told me I needed two wheel bearings replaced. I got one of them…read moredone, and the main issue seemed better at first. The mechanic recommended I come back soon to get the other one fixed. When I went back later to do the second one, I was still having the same issue. I got a second opinion from another mechanic, and it turned out the real problem was on the opposite side from what this shop had diagnosed. So I ended up paying for a repair I didn't need, and they still wanted to charge me again to fix their mistake. On top of that, when I returned to get the actual issue fixed, they weren't able to get the part in time -- so I bought the part myself to help speed things up. Even then, they still wanted to charge me full labor for a repair that was caused by their original misdiagnosis. Because of this experience, I decided not to go through with the service or return to this shop.

Me and my mom blew a tire right next to the shop. Knocked on the window and politely asked the guy…read moreif he could help us and said "he didn't really know how to do that stuff" it seems kind of odd an auto shop couldn't help at all or offer any advice. Coming from this town you'd think a small business owner would've been kinder.