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Dave's Garage

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4.9
(1,858 Reviews)
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About

Dave's Garage has been in the community for 58 years. We specialize in engine diagnostics, suspension and steering repair. Along with having the most up to date diagnostic equipment and alignment equipment available, we also specialize in major and minor repair on light trucks, domestic and foreign cars. Dave's Garage has been in the community for 58 years. We specialize in engine diagnostics, suspension and steering repair. Along with having the most up to date diagnostic equipment and alignment equipment available, we also specialize in major and minor repair on light trucks, domestic and foreign cars.

Categories
Auto Maintenance, Car Maintenance, Auto Repair
Contact
(574) 291-4561

Business Hours

Mon
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat
closed
Sun
closed
* Eastern Time (Us & Canada)
2900 S Main St South Bend, IN 46614-1024
Dave's Garage's Reviews
Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5
4.9
(1,858 Reviews)

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Mark B.
North Liberty, IN
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04/05/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
10
Good job
Good job
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/08/2025 12:44 PM

We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the service. Your support is valuable to us, and we strive to maintain high standards in our work. Thank you for choosing us.


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04/04/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
10
Helpful and Kind
I always have a great experience at Dave’s Garage. The prices are fair and the service is incredibly transparent. Most importantly, the father and son who run the shop are incredibly kind and friendly!
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/08/2025 12:40 PM

Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Dave's Garage. It is rewarding to know that you appreciate our fair pricing and transparent service. We take pride in fostering a friendly environment, and your recognition of our team's efforts means a lot to us. Your support encourages us to continue delivering quality service to our customers.


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Lisa S.
South Bend, IN
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04/04/2025
10
Fast, friendly
Always reliable, fair prices, great sense of humor
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/04/2025 01:02 PM

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you find our services reliable and our prices fair. It's also wonderful to know that our team's approach brings a sense of humor to your experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing to serve you.


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Aaron F.
South Bend, IN
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04/03/2025
10
Did not fix what was not broken.
My car needed a 100,000 - mile tune up. Based on maintenance records, they only fixed what was needed. Fair and honest service.
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/03/2025 12:58 PM

We appreciate your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. It is important to us to provide fair and honest service, ensuring that only necessary repairs are completed. Maintaining your vehicle's reliability is our priority, and we are glad to hear that we met your expectations during your 100,000-mile tune-up. Thank you for choosing us for your automotive needs.


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Tamra P.
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04/01/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
9
Dave’s Garage review
The staff is helpful, friendly and appears to do what they say they will do.
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/02/2025 01:16 PM

We appreciate your feedback regarding our staff's helpfulness and friendliness. It is our aim to deliver on our promises and provide a positive experience for our customers. If there are any areas where you believe we could improve or enhance your experience further, please feel free to share your thoughts. Your insights are invaluable to us as we strive to serve you better.


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John D.
South Bend, IN
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03/27/2025
10
Once again, good service!
Always good friendly service.
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/02/2025 01:19 PM

We appreciate your positive feedback about our friendly service. It's important to us to maintain a welcoming environment for our customers. Your continued support motivates our team to keep up the good work. Thank you for choosing Dave's Garage.

Bob and Jen Early
Owners
574-291-4561


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Tom W.
South Bend, IN
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03/26/2025
10
Great service.
Great service.
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/02/2025 01:19 PM

We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our service. It is always our aim to provide an excellent experience for our customers. Your support is valued, and we look forward to continuing to meet your automotive needs.

Bob and Jen Early
Owners
574-291-4561


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Zach P.
South Bend, IN
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03/26/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
10
Great Brake Repair - No BS
Dropped my car off the day before. Picked it up the next day after work with no issues. Good price.
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/02/2025 01:18 PM

We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that your experience at Dave's Garage was smooth and satisfactory. It's always our goal to provide reliable service at a fair price, and it’s gratifying to know we met your expectations. If there is anything else you need in the future, feel free to reach out. Thank you for choosing us.

Bob and Jen Early
Owners
574-291-4561


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Jeff F.
South Bend, IN
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03/24/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
10
Brakes system redone
Very good job and fair!
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/02/2025 01:18 PM

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you found our service satisfactory and fair. Our team strives to deliver quality work, and it's rewarding to know that we met your expectations. Your support means a lot to us.

Bob and Jen Early
Owners
574-291-4561


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Mark B.
South Bend, IN
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/15/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
8
Car in the shop
Except service. And clean environment job was on point. Overall good 😊 job on my car 🚘
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 04/02/2025 01:17 PM

We appreciate your feedback on your recent experience with us. It’s great to hear that you were satisfied with the service and found our environment to be clean. Your positive remarks regarding the quality of the job done on your car are also valued. If there are any areas you believe we could improve upon to enhance your experience even further, we welcome your input. Thank you for choosing us for your automotive needs.

Bob and Jen Early
Owners
574-291-4561


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Lynn O.
North Liberty, IN
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03/12/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
10
Great and quick service!!!
Daves mechanic went out of his way to complete a job quickly despite running into obstacles. I was under a tight frame and that helped me so much. Thank you!!
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 03/17/2025 01:18 PM

We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the service you received. It's great to hear that our mechanic was able to address your needs promptly and navigate through obstacles to complete the job. We understand how important it is to manage time effectively, especially under pressure, and we're glad we could assist you. Your support means a lot to us.


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Bubba P.
South Bend, IN
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03/05/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
10
Awesome service EVERY time!!!!
Thanks Dave’s garage for your continued awesome service!!
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 03/05/2025 12:56 PM

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you have consistently received excellent service at Dave's Garage. Our team strives to provide the best experience possible, and your acknowledgment motivates us to continue delivering quality work. We look forward to serving you again.


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Sheryl G.
South Bend, IN
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02/28/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
10
Patience is a virtue!
I know very little about cars. Even less about car “frames”! They took the time to show me and explain, in plain English, what was going on with my car. Love these guys and would highly recommend them to all!!
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 03/03/2025 01:52 PM

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that our team took the time to explain the details about your car in a way that was easy to understand. It is important to us that our customers feel informed and confident in the service they receive. Recommendations mean a lot to us, and we strive to maintain that level of communication and care with everyone who comes through our doors. Thank you for choosing us for your automotive needs.


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Rod R.
South Bend, IN
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02/26/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
9
Reliable
Repair made in timely manner
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 02/27/2025 01:49 PM

We appreciate your feedback regarding the timely manner in which your repair was completed. Ensuring efficiency while maintaining quality is a priority for us. Your support reinforces our commitment to providing reliable service to our customers. Thank you for choosing us for your repair needs.


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Dennis N.
South Bend, IN
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02/25/2025
verified customerVerified Customer
10
Excellent
I just moved to the area and was looking for a place to take my Lexus. This place just happens to be around the corner from where I live and had good reviews. Long story short I called on Friday dropped it off Sunday they looked at it Monday and now it’s Tuesday and I have it back they have done a great job
Bob E. from Dave's Garage responded on 02/26/2025 12:38 PM

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us. It's great to know that our location and reviews played a part in your decision. Providing efficient and quality service for your Lexus is our priority, and we are pleased to have met your expectations. If there’s anything else you need in the future, feel free to reach out.

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