East Allentown · Lehigh Valley
Honest work. Fair price.
A family-run repair shop on E Tilghman St serving Allentown, Bethlehem, Whitehall and the rest of the Lehigh Valley. Written estimates, warranty-backed repairs, all makes and models.
- Certified Technicians
- Warranty Backed
- Free Estimates
- All Makes & Models
What we fix
Twelve core services, all handled in our own bays in East Allentown.
Brake Repair
Brake pad, rotor and caliper repair in Allentown, PA. Free estimates, warranty-backed work, most jobs done same day. Call (610) 864-4526.
Learn moreEngine Repair
Engine repair in Allentown, PA — leaks, misfires, timing, cooling and rebuilds. Honest estimates and warranty-backed work. Call (610) 864-4526.
Learn moreEngine Diagnostics
Check engine light diagnostics in Allentown, PA. We test, explain the code and quote the repair before we start. Call (610) 864-4526.
Learn moreTransmission Repair
Transmission repair and service in Allentown, PA — slipping, hard shifts, leaks and fluid service. Free estimates. Call (610) 864-4526.
Learn moreOil Change
Conventional, blend and full synthetic oil changes in Allentown, PA with a free multi-point inspection. Call (610) 864-4526 to book.
Learn moreSuspension & Steering
Struts, shocks, control arms, tie rods and steering repair in Allentown, PA. Warranty-backed work and free estimates. Call (610) 864-4526.
Learn moreExhaust Repair
Muffler, pipe, flex and catalytic converter repair in Allentown, PA. Custom bending and welding on site. Call (610) 864-4526.
Learn moreAuto Electrical Repair
Batteries, alternators, starters, wiring and electrical diagnostics in Allentown, PA. Warranty-backed repairs. Call (610) 864-4526.
Learn morePA State Inspection
Pennsylvania state safety and emissions inspection in Allentown, PA. Most done same day. Call (610) 864-4526 to book your sticker.
Learn moreTire Service
Tire mounting, balancing, rotation, flat repair and new tire orders in Allentown, PA. Call (610) 864-4526 for a quote.
Learn moreAC & Heating Repair
Auto air conditioning and heater repair in Allentown, PA — leak testing, recharge, compressors and blend doors. Call (610) 864-4526.
Learn moreFleet Vehicle Repair
Fleet maintenance and repair in Allentown, PA for work vans, trucks and small business fleets. Call (610) 864-4526 to set up an account.
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Why people keep coming back
The estimate is the price
You get the number in writing before anything comes apart, and a phone call if the technician finds something else.
Back on the road fast
Most brake, oil and inspection work is same-day, because we know you need the car for work tomorrow.
We show you the part
If we say a part is worn, we bring you out to the bay and show you. No mystery line items.
Meet the owner
A neighborhood shop
We built this shop on repeat customers from East Allentown and word of mouth around the Lehigh Valley. That only works one way: tell people the truth about their car, charge a fair price, and stand behind the repair.
Whether you drive a commuter sedan to Bethlehem every morning or run a couple of work vans out of Whitehall, you get the same treatment.
East Side Auto Repair
More about the shop →What customers say
Our reviews live on our Google Business Profile — read every one of them there.
“The estimate they gave me over the phone is exactly what I paid at pickup.”
See our Google profile →“They walked me out to the lift and showed me the worn pads before doing the work.”
See our Google profile →“Dropped it off before work with a check engine light, had an answer by lunchtime.”
See our Google profile →Before & after
Drag the handle to see the difference. Real work from our bays.
Brake service
Worn rotors and pads replaced on a daily driver from East Allentown.
Exhaust repair
Rusted exhaust section cut out and replaced in our Allentown bay.
Where we work
We are minutes from Route 22 in East Allentown, so most of our customers come from Allentown itself, with regulars driving in from Bethlehem, Whitehall, Catasauqua and Northampton. If you are anywhere in the greater Lehigh Valley, we are an easy trip.
- Allentown
- East Allentown
- Bethlehem
- Whitehall
- Catasauqua
- Northampton
- Greater Lehigh Valley
Location & hours
1316 E Tilghman St
Allentown, PA 18109
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Common questions
Do you work on all makes and models?
Yes. We service domestic, Japanese and European vehicles — cars, trucks, SUVs and work vans — at our shop on E Tilghman St in Allentown.
Do you offer brake repair in Allentown?
We do. Brake pads, rotors, calipers, hoses and lines are everyday work here, with free estimates and warranty-backed parts and labor.
Can you diagnose a check engine light?
Yes. We use professional scan tools and live data to find the actual cause, then explain the finding and quote the repair before we start.
Do you perform PA state inspections?
Yes, we perform Pennsylvania state safety and emissions inspections, and most are completed the same day.
Do you work on transmissions?
We handle automatic and manual transmission diagnosis, fluid service, repair and replacement.
Do you provide oil changes?
Yes — conventional, synthetic blend and full synthetic oil changes, each with a free multi-point inspection.
Do you service trucks, SUVs, and work vans?
We do. Light-duty trucks, SUVs, cargo vans and small business fleets are a regular part of our work across the Lehigh Valley.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome for quick jobs like oil service when a bay is open. For brakes, diagnostics or inspection, calling ahead gets you in faster.
What areas of the Lehigh Valley do you serve?
We serve Allentown and East Allentown along with Bethlehem, Whitehall, Catasauqua, Northampton and the surrounding Lehigh Valley.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and closed on Sunday.
Book your repair
Tell us the vehicle and what it is doing. We will call you back to confirm a time.
From the blog
How Do You Know When Your Brakes Need to Be Replaced?
Squealing, grinding, a soft pedal or a shaking steering wheel — here is how to tell what your brakes are trying to say before it becomes an expensive repair.
5 Reasons Your Check Engine Light Is On
From a loose gas cap to a failing catalytic converter, here are the causes we see most often — and how to tell which ones can wait.
What Does a PA State Inspection Actually Check?
Brakes, tires, lights, steering, exhaust and the emissions system — here is what an inspector looks at, and what most often causes a fail.
Why Is My Car Making a Grinding Noise?
When the grinding happens tells you a lot. Braking, turning, shifting or constant with speed each point to a different part of the car.
Ready to get it fixed?
Book online or call the shop and talk to a real person about your vehicle.
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · Sunday Closed