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    W E Ripka & Sons

    3.7 (3 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

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    Stark's Auto Repair

    Stark's Auto Repair

    (15 reviews)

    We recently took a trip to see Penn State with our daughter and wouldn't you know, our passenger…read morewindow regulator just snapped! This was 5:20 pm on a Friday and we were far from home. The window was completely down within the door, wide open and we were heading to Pittsburgh for the next college tour. The weather was calling for downpours of rain of biblical proportions and we were desperate. We proceeded to phone and beg for help from around 5 diff auto repair shops and were told they were either too busy or the mechanics had left. As we drove we saw Starks. Yes, he was closing, but Will took a look and proceeded to get us back on the road! He was able to get the window back in place so that we could get where we needed to go without getting soaked. Fixing the window was no easy feat, but he did it with patience and a smile and we are forever grateful to him for helping out stranded New Yorkers when no one else was willing. Will Stark obviously has the work ethic that has fallen by the wayside in current times. People in State College, PA are lucky to have this wonderful auto specialist for themselves. He is one of a dwindling breed of people who provide true service and care more for their customers than the time clock and money. We wish him the best!

    This place will charge you so much money. The guy that works there, I believe he's the owner, is so…read morenice and friendly and he will get you talking, and you will be like... he's so nice. He would never be dishonest or charge me for things that don't need done... Thousands, multiple thousands of dollars later you'll realize I was right. Plus everything will be very dire. Oh my gosh this was falling off your car and oh my gosh I can't believe you even made it over here with this piece of crap!

    Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers

    Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers

    (65 reviews)

    I was in need of an oil change and also suspected a possible nail in my tire so I scheduled an…read moreappointment online with Munro to get it all checked out. I'm new to the area and didn't really know what to expect. The Yelp reviews are pretty bad for this particular location but the Google reviews were better (and more plentiful) so I just decided to go with it because I could schedule it online and hopefully avoid long waits. My appointment was scheduled for 1:30pm so I was there on time and the guy seemed a little confused I had made an online appointment. He said they were running an hour behind and asked if I could just come back at 3pm. I said sure because I didn't have much else to do besides errands and really needed an oil change. I came back at 3 and they got me in quickly. I appreciate that they do an check of most things to make sure nothing is obviously wrong with your car. My tires are pretty worn and they pointed that out as well as gave me prices for some of the options they have in stock. The oil is quite expensive, and I know part of that is because of the age of my car but I still wonder if I may have just been better off changing the oil myself... The waiting room is pretty plain and gross- they had a court tv show on and those are just ridiculous these days. Not sure why anyone would play that instead of the news or a normal tv show. It'd be nice if they had coffee or water for guests, especially because some people wait a while. The biggest complaint I have is that I scheduled online, and they had my contact info so they should've called me earlier in the day to tell me they're running. Instead, I drove all the way there just to be told to come back again later. Not a humongous deal but if I had to work that day, it would've been a huge inconvenience and I likely would've just gone somewhere else. I also know for a fact that my brakes are getting extremely worn and have been acting a little funky but they said everything was fine with my breaks in the report. Odd... I don't know if I'll be back to this location. The service wasn't outstanding enough to make it memorable, so I'll probably explore cheaper options in the future.

    They double booked my oil change appointment and I wasn't even waited on until 20 minutes after…read morearriving. The cost of the oil change was 3x the amount compared to when I asked when making the appointment over the phone. I also witnessed two people get kicked out of the store because they scheduled for an inspection but no workers at the store were certified to do the inspection.

    Peake's Auto Repair

    Peake's Auto Repair

    (20 reviews)

    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

    Karch Auto

    Karch Auto

    (24 reviews)

    I'm knocking a couple stars off from my previous review for a few reasons. Service is still good…read moreand prices are fair but I'm pretty frustrated at some of the chaos they could have helped prevent in my life! We had a big move ahead of us and I was trying to get preparations in order, including getting a hitch installed to our SUV so that we could pull a trailer for the move. I called and asked for a quote and they gave me one with or without parts in case I wanted to supply the hitch myself. I appreciated that and decided to order a hitch separately to save a little money. When I took it in for my appointment (baby with me waiting the entire time) everything went fine and I was out of there in a little over an hour. Flash forward a few days to when it's time for my husband to pick up the Uhaul trailer... they say we can't actually pick it up because we didn't have any of the necessary electrical wiring to hook up the trailer lights for brakes/hazards. Duh! Why didn't I think of that? Maybe because I'm a new mom with a baby and a big move and a lot going on. More importantly, why didn't anyone at Karch think to even ask about wiring? Who tows a trailer without hooking it up to electrical so you can use brake lights? I think I expected an establishment like theirs to be a little more helpful and at least mention it as a "hey, will you want any wiring for that?". After all, they do that with nearly every other service they provide. Pretty disappointed but the move has now been completed (after my husband had to drive over an hour one way to another place to get same day wiring done) and I am looking forward to finding a new auto shop to use instead of Karch.

    I have been going to Karch auto since it was Walk's and have had nothing but wonderful, caring…read moreservice. They bend over backwards to do right by you. Blessings on them all!

    W E Ripka & Sons - autorepair - Updated July 2026

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