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We’ve been using Dave’s Auto Repair for years for our own cars, as well as our kids cars. They always provide quality service and we never feel like we’re being gouged with higher prices like we have with other mechanics. I highly recommend them to anyone in or near the West Chester, PA area.

Always a pleasure dealing with the crew at DARE. I had to get my daughters car inspected in a pinch and they as always fit me in and got the car done and back on the road really fast. I highly recommend DARE if you are looking for quality repairs at reasonable prices with honest mechanics.

Great service. My husband and I have been taking our cars to Dave’s Auto for several years now after being recommended to us by several friends. We’ve been very satisfied with their work, both mechanical work and body work. Highly recommend.

Very cordial staff, and very accommodating to allow me to have a car checked by my mechanic. Seems to be a trust-worthy first rate operation. I noticed a few different vehicles I like, but I have my eyes on a particular item.

Excellent buying experience! If you are looking for a guy in a polo shirt and khaki’s to hold you hostage and pressure you into buying a car for two hours…Jonathan’s is not for you. However, if you are looking for a zero pressure, easy, honest used car buying experience, Jonathan’s is your dealer. We drove from York County to look at a specific car. They worked with us, and could not have been more kind in helping us navigate through the process.
Buying a used car is honestly a crap shoot, but with their 90 day – 3000 mile warranty, you have a solid safety net. Do your research, and read the carfax.
Thank you, Johnathan, and staff for an outstanding buying experience!

I bought the 2008 GT Mitsubishi Eclipse Convertible Spider and I’m in love. My first convertible and real sports car. Was so surprised with how clean the car was considering the year of the car and how low the milage was. Only 22 thousand miles when I bought it! No rusty parts, either. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it. Bought it in the beginning of April of 2023. The nicest car I’ve ever had. I’ve never loved a car so much.

Thank you Jonathan’s Auto Outlet!

Fantastic! Great car,great people. Perfect buying experience.

Top Notch Service! Appreciate the honesty and integrity that this family owned business lives by. They guided me through the process of buying my dream car and didn’t lead me down the wrong path!! Thank You!

My experience at daves auto was absolutely amazing. I found Anton ton to be courteous, very helpful and quite professional thanks again

Thank you for a great experience! This was least amount of time I’ve spent doing the paperwork to purchase a car. There was no sales pressure at all, you were transparent with the condition of the car, and made inspection & test driving easy. Next time my kids wreck the car I would love to work with you to get our next car.

We were very happy with our visit to possibly purchase a vehicle. We were hoping to leave with it that day and everyone there made it possible. One of the few places that I’ve seen and witnessed that went beyond to help everyone that walked through the door. Thank you for such a positive, hard working family and crew!

This was the smoothest process; my first time buying a car out of state and sight unseen. Justin did an excellent job communicating and was polite and kind. Worth the drive from Wisconsin! This was the car of my dreams and I couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend. Thank you so much for taking care of me as a customer and a person.

I had an accident with my car. The passenger front side was banged up. DARE fixed it up pretty good. Good communication. They even followed up with me to make sure everything was good with the car after I picked it up! I really appreciate the work done and the customer service! I would recommend DARE to anyone!

My father and I have had a wonderful experience at Johnathans auto purchasing a vehicle. Their customer service is top notch one of a kind. The overall enviroment at Johnathans is very welcoming and friendly. Everyone here went the extra mile to help us and made sure all of our needs were meet. Thank you to everyone at Johnathans you are all wonderful.

Perfect timing, because of your new policy pick and delivery and sanitizing of my truck; i was able to get my truck inspected. I have MS and because of the virus i was advised not to leave my home for fear the virus could kill me. I called DARE and they came to my home and picked up my truck and inspected it and delivered back to my home. Thank you so much for doing this for me. Very happy with the work performed on my truck.

I had to spend a huge amount of money for a timing chain. Audi’s quote was shocking so I called Bobby J. and he recommended you guys. Even though it was painful, you were a good bit less. I noticed an oil leak shortly after and you guys identified a leak and fixed no charge because I think it was a gasket that may have been damaged in installation. Very happy with service and level of communication. Thanks

Called today for a pre-purchase inspection. Very polite receptionist who set me up for an appointment within the hour. Dave’s Auto is very thorough. They have a four page checklist from top to bottom and all in between. I was very happy and feel more secure about my pending purchase. Highly recommend.

Jonathans Auto Outlet is a unique experience, compared to the other dealerships we visited. Jonathan is up front and open. He offered NONE of the usual gimmicks–pushing the vehicle, adding surprise fees, following you around so you can’t think. Everything was transparent. Not once did I see people whispering as at other places. All the staff were friendly and helped me check out things (one mechanic even dipped some radiator fluid out because I wanted to see it). They let me test drive twice on my own, and spend lots of time deciding. After I bought it, they inspected it for a long time, seeming to check every inch of the vehicle (there is a mechanic’s shop, too). I bought an ’06 Kia for a reasonable price and so far it has been reliable and appears very well maintained.

DARE gives top rate service at a fair price. I own a 2002 Toyota 4runner and have used DARE for many service trips. What I appreciate the most is their transparent process and great customer service. Special thanks to Jonathan and Billy.

We are thrilled with the thorough detailing and will certainly be back again. The Acura is spotless and the interior (which was in serious need of attention) looks showroom ready. Your pricing is very fair and as retirees this is important. Your team is great, and everyone we interacted with was upbeat and professional.

Jonathan went above and beyond in the sale of a Corvette to my son. I’m so thankful that my sons first purchsase was from such an upstanding guy. We will absolutely recommend Jonathan’s Auto Outlet to anyone. We’ll be looking to the, for future used car purchases!

Dave’s was willing to do an independent pre-purchase inspection of a used car that I was considering from a nearby dealership. They were quick and flagged a minor issue with the car.

Not all shops are enthusiastic about doing this as such requests often come from people from out of town and are less likely to be repeat customers, so kudos to Dave’s.

I chose Dave’s Automotive, due to the consistency of reaching out to me via text, to see how things were going or just to let me know it’s time to have my car looked at, a great way to keep clients informed and alert about their vehicle, which in most cases the last thing on a Women’s mind. Thanks for delivering what I deliver to my customers every day….Unmatched Service.

Love this place ..what’s the first thing you think about when you’re looking for someone to service your car. ..”Can I trust them??”..well this place can be trusted ..and the service is like non other ..welcoming, fast, and professional. Their prices are very reasonable ..I drive 16 miles to go to Dave’s..that should say it all ..I recommend them to ALL my friends ..

Today was yet another reminder of why my family truly believes that Dave’s Automotive has the best customer service in town and why we have been clients for over 10 years. It was right before the end of a very long day, and literally right before the close of their work day, when we found ourselves with a punctured tire and having to be on the road again before dawn the next morning. We called Dave’s up and explained our situation and they assured they would wait for us to arrive and get the tire fixed up and back on the road as quickly as possible. Sure to their word, when we arrived, they were there waiting for us with a smile on their face and a plan in place. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Jonathan, Laura, Billy and the entire team.

My husband and I would not go anywhere else but Dave’s Automotive Repair in West Chester, PA. John and his family are the best, and we have been going to them with all of our cars for the past 9 years. His honesty, and reliability, and kindness are phenomenal!! His staff and technicians are top notch, and completely truthful in all respects!! In addition to having all of our vehicles repaired at Dave’s Automotive Repair; we have also purchased two cars from John!!! He is the best, and I would drive 100 miles to make sure that my car is repaired by the best!!!! He has become not only a trusted friend; but family to our family!!

It’s good to have my 2005 GMC Envoy back on the road. It looks great. Thank you for working within the budget that helped the adjuster approve the work. It would have been disappointing to total the car. It’s a good rig and I’m hoping to keep for a few years before dropping a few bucks on a Tahoe.

I appreciate the quality work that you guys provide but also at a fair price. Thanks again.

Our company has just recently started relying on Dave’s Auto for our truck fleet needs, and thus far has provided exceptional customer service , along with dedicated completion times. We appreciate the competitive pricing that coincides with great attention to detail.

I went to Dave’s Automotive for a fairly complex repair i.e. Blown Head Gasket. This is an engine related repair that many garages won’t attempt to repair. In addition to the blown head gasket, my vehicle needed an inspection, brake work, a new transmission related sensor, new tires, and wiper blades. I was very concerned because this was a car that was being given to my daughter who is in college at Bloomsburg University a 150 miles away from Chester County, PA.

The garage did a fantastic job on all the repairs, and my daughter was very happy with how well the car performed during the 150 mile trip back to college. The staff at Dave’s are courteous and professional.

The owner Jonathan, and family over see operations, and the garage is well managed, with customer satisfaction being a big priority.

My poor truck was disgustingly dirty both inside and out, but thanks to Between the Seats Detailing at Dave’s Automotive she looks like a brand new truck again clean and shinny inside and out. If you want a great detail job on your car/truck. take to Dave’s Automotive they do a GREAT job you won’t be disappointed.

Their staff is always ready to help their customers! They understand that not every customer understands the needed repairs. They are always willing to walk you through the process. The repairs and the prices always make sense. I’m thankful for this shop!

Very happy with the vehicle that we originally purchased from you, also happy with the follow up service that we have received since buying the vehicle. We will be returning for routine maintenance, and will definitely consider future vehicle purchases as needed. Thank you for the follow up.

Thank you for repairing my tire so promptly. I was visiting and about to drive my Camry home to Maine when I discovered my tire completely flat. After contacting AAA to put the spare on I located Dave’s as AAA shop.
I called to see if they could take me and plug the tire, the friendly voice said sure. When I found the shop the courteous smiling young man checked my car in and I was out on the road in 18 mins. I was home in Maine 9.25 hours later.

Samuel said this is the second time that he has used this business. Each time they have been courteous and did good work. They have even offered to drive him to his next location. They value their customers.

I can’t believe how above and beyond Jonathan went for me when I bought my used car from his outlet. I found the car online and went in to look at it, I loved it and wanted it. I put down a deposit on the car, but wasn’t able to take it home that day because they put over $1,600 in repairs to the vehicle at no additional cost to me. They put on new brakes, rotors, did an alignment, fixed a rust spot then matched the paint color to cover that spot, plus did a lot more things to it as well, all to allow me to have a my vehicle in tip top running condition when I came back to pick it up. I highly recommend buying a car from here. I give them 10 out of 10 stars

Drop my car off the night before for inspection and oil change. called at 9am the next morning to confirm all was good, received a followup call around noon informing me all work was complete. They thoroughly explained all work that was complete and work the will need to be completed in future.

So I’m very particular about my car and never had anyone do work but my one mechanic in my area. I decided to get some body work done. Someone side swipe my driver side. To my amazement my car was finished in less than a week and looked good as new. And the staff are super cool and friendly. They’ve won a customer!

Great friendly service. Called about getting my car inspected and DARE had me come in that morning and I was good to go by that afternoon. Thanks DARE.

Very satisfactory repair was performed on this rust bucket’s exhaust system. Skilled removal of what was left of highly corroded manifold studs and nuts in short time kept the hours billed to a minimum.

Three generations of my family have used them. I have been dealing with Dave for over 35 years.

Purchasing a car from this company was an amazing decision! I bought my 2012 Toyota Camry from Jonathan in April, 2017. There were initial complications, however they were determined to do all they could to help fix it. They are very genuine people, driven by their goal to make YOU happy with your car, and I am so happy to have dealt with all of the employees there. Jonathan’s Auto Outlet is my #1 recommendation if you’re looking to purchase a car, and we will certainly look here next time we need a car!

As I’m writing this review it’s 95 degrees outside, but it’s a comfortable 70 inside my car. Thanks to DAVE’s automotive for making this experience not too painful. The staff was courteous and kind. I was able to drop off my car in the morning and by the end of the day my car was repaired. Was a great experience and I would recommend DAVE’s to anyone.

My Silverado received the BEST full detail it’s EVER had and it’s had many full details by other shops. If you want a GREAT full detail on your car/truck have Dave’s do the job. Thanks guys

Anytime some one ask for a referral, it’s DARE you won’t be disappointed. I use to take my vehicle to the dealer, until I found out they work on commission, they get u at inspection, tell u need this and that.

We brought our Mazda in to decide whether it was worth putting money into or needed to be ‘junked’. After DARE checked it out we are confident that the right decision was made based on their extensive repair list and recommendation. We trust their work, and that they have our best interest with regards to our cars, our safety, and our wallet.

DARE does not disappoint. Just had fluids replaced in powertrain as preventative maintenance. Very experienced mechanics, well run operation and priced fairly.

I’ve commented before on my high satisfaction with low to moderate level repairs. My 12 year old GMC Envoy needed more significant work this time. DARE did not disappoint. Diagnosed the problem the first time, shared options and worked with me to choose the best choice for quality, longevity and price. Scheduling was easy, the service was quick and I was informed throughout. Nice work DARE

I bought an SUV from Johnathans Auto for the local American Legion. He allowed me to take it to my mechanic to have the SUV inspected. My guy did find issues with the SUV but I know my garage guy is a nit picker. Anyhow, Johnathan repaired everything on the list and did it in a timely manner. Almost a year later I have not had any issues with the SUV. I am planning to buy from him again. We bought a 3 year warranty with the auto. This warranty covers a lot.

I’ve been taking my cars here for 11 years … their best quality … you can trust that the work they do is required and at a fair price … the plus … the staff is welcoming, friendly and professional … what more can you ask

They were great! I highly recommend them!I bought a Dodge Dakota and they were extremely accommodating. They all worked with me and went out of their way to make my buying experience excellent! The truck was in pristine shape and we absolutely love it! Thanks guys for all your help!

I would highly recommend this automotive repair shop to anyone. The always seem to be able to squeeze me in at a moments notice and they do great work at a very fair price. You know when you take your care to DARE that they are not just going to tell you there are a bunch of things that need to be fixed just to make money. They give you an honest evaluation and they don’t try to up sell you. If you need your car repaired and you don’t want to be taken advantage of at the dealer, this is the place.

I would highly recommend this automotive repair shop to anyone. The always seem to be able to squeeze me in at a moments notice and they do great work at a very fair price. You know when you take your care to DARE that they are not just going to tell you there are a bunch of things that need to be fixed just to make money. They give you an honest evaluation and they don’t try to up sell you. If you need your car repaired and you don’t want to be taken advantage of at the dealer, this is the place.

We purchased an Acura MDX at a terrific price, in great condition, at DARE auto. At the time of the sale (winter) they promised to fix the A/C when we brought it in months later — and they did — a free $500+ job. Excellent service, honest, great prices, good used inventory.

We purchased an Acura MDX at a terrific price, in great condition, at DARE auto. At the time of the sale (winter) they promised to fix the A/C when we brought it in months later — and they did — a free $500+ job. Excellent service, honest, great prices, good used inventory.

Everyone at the business was super friendly. I was given a shuttle ride back to my apartment. They had a ton of work to do on the vehicle and completed it all in 24 hours. The vehicle is running like a new vehicle after the service.

I moved to the area about 4 years ago after living in NYC with no car. As a single female with very little recent car service experience, the expectation is that I’m going to walk into a car service operation and get duped out of a lot of money. On the contrary, I’ve been coming to Dave’s Auto Repair since I moved here and have had consistent great service and at a fair price. This is a family run business with super friendly service and everyone seems generally happy. I’d never imagine having such a positive experience at a car service station. The business is very involved in the local community, which is also important to me. I highly recommend!

I do have to say that being a first time customer, I’m very impressed with quality, customer service, and the prices are very fair …. its been a long time since I’ve seen such a great garage.

You all saved the day yesterday and helped me get back home to VA safe and sound. Thanks so much for bringing a happy ending to my car troubles!! You all were amazing. If I lived in West Chester, there would be no question about who I brought my car to.

I have taken my vehicles to many other repair shops in West Chester. Dave’s Automotive consistently does the highest quality work at a great price. They always treat myself and my family with the utmost respect. They even have a shuttle service to give you a ride to work or your home. I will always bring my cars there and tell my friends and family to do the same.

I wanted to extend a thank you and true appreciation for the work done over the past two weeks. In diagnosing and repairing my 1997 VW Passat – not once, but twice – you were extremely fair and honest throughout the process. In this age of big box stores and instant information, it’s refreshing to see top-notch customer service from a local family-owned shop. I know understand why your lot is full and the shop is constantly busy – you and your staff should be proud of the business. For as long as my family lives in West Chester our cars will be serviced by DARE Thanks again from a satisfied customer.

I have taken three cars that I own to Dave’s Automotive for repairs for well over 10-yrs from the simplest to the most complex job you can imagine. Their staff is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. They ensure timely repair and quality service at very reasonable prices, especially when compared to prices at dealerships. I highly recommend Dave’s Automotive Repair Enterprises (DARE) for your next service repair.

I have taken my cars to Dave’s Automotive as long as they have been in business. The quality of their customer service has continued to improve with their expansion and technology. I look forward to many more years with them.

To the guys at Dave’s for the great service I have received on my ’93 project car. After a recent 700 miles tour, the vehicle pulled strong and drove as if it was a brand new car. Greatly appreciate all of their fine restoration efforts!!

I got my windshield fixed at Dave’s Automotive and I have to say the service was great the price was right and if I need something done I will go back to Dave’s.

Dave’s Automotive is great repair shop. I have taken all of my cars and trucks (foreign and domestic) to Dave’s for the past 12 years. And I tell all of my friends to take their cars and trucks to Dave’s. Dave, Jonathan, Laura and the crew can tackle any and all projects, such as: replacing an entire wiring harness that short circuited, melted and caught on fire; replacing a blown engine; helping to diagnose a pesky air-bag light; finding that mystery clicking that turned out to be a loose spark-plug and NOT a bad valve lifter (or worse); and run-of-the-mill jobs like brakes or oxygen sensors. What’s more, I often complete many repairs myself; Dave and Co. are always helpful with advice, instructions, and they even help me get the best pricing on parts. I’ld be lost without Dave’s Automotive.

I was driving to work this morning to UPS and my engine light came on. Since it was 4:00 am I was unable to drop it off anywhere and since I am from Delaware I didn’t have time to drive back down there. Anyway, I thought of your shop and took it there. I met your son and your daughter and they were all very helpful. And the turn around was great. Just wanted to say thanks. Hope all is well with you and your family.

I’ve known Jonathan and Laura for years now. DARE is the only place I bring my cars because this family run business is competent, fair, honest and above all trustworthy. I NEVER have to worry about whether unnecessary repairs have fattened up the bill, or that the bill isn’t anything but market competitive or usually, way better. They get things right almost all the time and absolutely stand behind their work if they don’t. Over the years I’ve brought in foreign and domestics of all makes and their trained staff handles them all. I would absolutely buy a car from Jonathan, anytime. Let’s be real here too, Jonathan is giving cars a ‘second life’ so many have 100k miles or more. That said, their age and miles usually means they cannot possibly be as reliable as new but that’s no fault of this dealer. Jonathan goes through all the cars and won’t sell one that isn’t safe and ready to drive across the country, and that’s not something you could say about too many small dealerships. In today’s age of sketchy shops and dealers it’s usually hard to find anyone you never have to second-guess or ‘keep honest’. DARE is one of those rare places.

I had an amazing car buying experience! The car I looked at was inimmaculate condition. All it needed was a center console & a o2 sensor and it was replaced as promised!

I wanted a cheap but reliable car for my daughter. I did some searching on cars.com and this 2002 Taurus seemed to meet my needs. Jonathan was so relaxed about letting me go out to test drive it, then allowing me to take it 20 miles away to my favorite mechanic. I wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision, so I called Jonathan with so many questions over the next three days. He returned every one of my calls promptly and patiently, and was willing to do anything I wanted to make sure that this car would be healthy. I’ve only owned this car for about five hours. But I’m already certain that I’ve done the right thing.

I found Jonathan’s through cars.com. They allowed me to take the car, a used Subaru to “my guy” in Edgemont. After reviewing a few issues that they found, Jonathan’s did the work to resolve them at no additional cost to me. They day after purchase, the Subaru wouldn’t start. Now at my home in Ambler, I took the car for service locally. Upon recieving a bill for new repairs made the day after purchase, I called Jonathan. He immediately heard me out and agreed to help me with the cost of the abrupt malfunction. As of now the Subaru is running strong and we are very appreciative of the service we recieved from Jonathan’s. It was clear that they wanted to do everything that they could to ensure that they sold us a quality vehicle. What could have been an unsettling experience was made into one that will bring us back. Thanks again guys! Owen

After searching several months for a specific used truck, I found it at Jonathan’s. The staff was extremely accommodating, staying open late on a Saturday so I could test drive it. The truck was completely checked over and serviced by their expert shop. It was very competitively priced and dealing directly with the owners gave an additional sense of confidence. Overall, you can feel very comfortable with buying a used vehicle from Al at Jonathan’s or using their service department DARE.

Purchased a used vehicle, excellent service with a friendly staff

I started taking my car to Jonathan many many years Everyone in the shop are always so pleasant, and Laura his sister is sooooo sweet, love all the mechanics there, their always very accomadating and helpful. I always recommend Jonathan’s to everybody who asks.

We had a good experience. Dealer worked with us to find the car we wanted.