Took my car for an inspection today and it was the most seamless experience ever. The shop is not pushy when I ask about the tires if it needs to be change. They said their are still some life on it and dont have to be done at the moment. This shows the integrity of the mechanic anyone should look for. I was also asking about winter tire because I bought the car with staggered wheel setup. The mechanic suggest getting the spare set of wheels with smaller diameter(stock 18) to save money in the long run because bigger tire are more expensive. Overall this is the best experience with any car mechanic I ever had. Will definitely use them again.

Avoid going to this shop for inspection. Here is the story. I got a Honda minivan inspected earlier in Honda dealership. The only problem to pass the inspection was a rusted bumper frame which would cost about 400 to replace. So I went to this shop based on the google reviews, hoping they would be not too strict about the rust. They turned out to pick out more than 8 items need to be addressed for passing inspection, which will cost probably more than 4000. So I explained to them it was only the rust issue brought me here. They just didn’t care and reiterated they followed the rules. I just wonder how a auto shop has much stricter standards than a dealership. I kept explaining I choose their shop due to the google reviews. And this guy said I don’t care about google reviews. Maybe they have more business now and they don’t care anymore. They charged the same price as the dealership without giving me the pass and pick out way more problems than the dealership. Why would I waste my time and money to come to your shop for 4000 repair while the dealership can pass with 400 and much better service? Just read these poor reviews you will find common experience.

Love this place to keep the car in shape. Great people, superior service!

I’m a student and needed my car fixed on short notice so I could continue driving to work. They were able to fit me in within 2 days of calling. Fixed it in one day. Very nice people and communicated well. Definitely recommend this place.

Asked them to do routine inspections and maintenance, but they ended up also performing repairs that were not asked for and they did not call for approval prior to doing the repairs. Really disappointing as our past experiences with them have been stellar.

My daughters car broke down while visiting the State College area. Having no idea where to turn, we chose Penns based on their excellent Google reviews. I am so happy we went there! We received excellent service and highly recommend the business.

I have had many terrible experiences when visiting other local garages for a state inspection, but this year I used Penns Auto Service, and it was such a positive experience that I will definitely return. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and professional. They communicated with me at every step and let me know total costs up front so there were no surprises. They worked quickly and efficiently and the work was done well.

The only place Id recommend in state college. Fari did a wonderful job on my car. These guys are reasonably priced and take ownership of what they do. Highly satisfied with their service. Fari especially is very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing.

My father was a mechanic up until he retired a few years ago and I have dreaded taking my car anywhere else for inspections since he closed his shop (especially being away at college). Like many other reviewers here, I would like to commend Penns Mobil for very open communication. In the end, I ended up paying a fair price for the services provided (inspection and oil change). I have one more year at PSU and will likely be back for next years inspection. Thanks again!

Great work, great price! Made things really easy for me. Did my front axle brakes here.

They do great repair work, are prompt, professional, and courteous. Its the only place I take my truck for depedable repair service.

Went in for a state inspection and emissions test and found out that my brake pads and rotor needed to be replaced. Was offered the entire service at a reasonable price and the job was done quickly. I highly recommend this place!

Ive had my car serviced here for the 2 years Ive lived in State College, this place offers great quality service, I find that my car drives much better after servicing. The prices here are better than 2 other auto shops Ive been to. Moreover, the staff are professional, polite, and transparent about the problems and the prices of the repairs. They are reliable and on time with their repairs.

They are being very honest and patient. I have Saab 93, and this cars parts are discontinued for so long, they helped me to find the parts online and installed them. Very nice people

Extrwamly flexible, same rates I would have gotten back in VA, and York PA. friendly staff.

This place is a lifesaver. They are great about communicating with me while working on my car. Definitely going back

Great service. Professional and timely. Fixed my lower control arms, sway bar, horn, and hooked me up with new tires. I basically have a new car!

Best place ever. Fantastic service. Friendly staff. Great prices. You wont find a more honest and fair priced shop anywhere else. I usually do all of my own repairs and when I dont have the tools to do so its amazing to have a place I trust to take care of my vehicles. Highly recommended.

The gear cable that helped changed the gears in my car broke and I was recommended here by someone else. Fry was great in being very transparent about price and timeframe and even gave me the number for a good place to tow my car there for a good price. Got my car in and the next day had it fixed and at a much more reasonable price than I was expecting. I would recommend Penns Auto to everyone and anyone who needs car help.

I have tried to get 2 different vehicles repaired here on 4 separate occasions and every time they gave me a price that was more than double of every other shop nearby. Most recently they tried telling me i needed a new air conditioning system that would cost 900 and just the compressor would be around 600! When i searched for compressors near me they were all 130-300$ even at auto zone and i have a list of used ones near me for 75$each. It could even be due to a fuse or solinoid that i can replace myself for 25$ and recharge it myself with a can of a/c pro which one mechanic said you should never do that lol now i know why everyone else has a 2 week wait and they dont! I do not recommend them at all they will give you a very unreasonable price and waste your time!

Best car service in state college

They were a great help and gave me a much better price than monroe motors and they did the work quick Theyre also honest

Penn Auto was recommended by a friend, and I am so glad. My wife was unable to drive (due to a medical issue). But the car still needed an inspection. When they heard they my wife they would drop the car off at our house after the work and didnt charge us for all the travel time - and that was 2 mechanics because the one driving our car needed a ride back to the shop. Wow. This is a level of above-and-beyond service I have never seen before.

Ive been bringing our car here for 30+ years, as Penns Auto and in its earlier manifestations (Penn State Mobil; Penns Mobil). They are prompt, talented, knowledgable, courteous, etc........ everything good. And -- maybe the best recommendation of all -- if Im mistaken, they will always tell me and never take money for something that doesnt need to be done.

I took my car for new brakes. They did excellent work, and gave me a great price. This will now be my regular place for inspections, brakes, etc.

Quick response, fast repair, efficient and friendly communication and a fair price.

Good people 👍

I only got an inspection but they were absolutely pleasant and clear in explaining what I needed. Even when I called, I was always treated like I was the only thing they had to do.

They are really honest and friendly, I got my Right front bumper fixed here, the price they offered is decent. Highly recommend this place!

First time Ive ever had a mechanic I actually trust and its great to support a local business owner! I send every one I know to this shop. They are amazing, helpful, friendly and accommodating.

The staff was so kind. Great service and reasonable price.

Great service. Had a coolant leak and I knew exactly where the problem was. Went in and explained everything and got it fixed within an hour of them receiving the replacement part. Very professional.

Ive been in a few times with two different cars. The staff have been exceptionally helpful and honest every time. Last January my Ford Focus station wagon caught fire for no apparent reason. They cleaned up the engine and were straight forward with me that while they could find no problems with the car, they had no idea why it caught fire. If they find something wrong other than what you brought it in for they let you know but dont insist on fixing it.

Great service for a reasonable price. Polite and helpful staff. Its definitely a better option than taking your car to a dealership and wasting your money.

Seriously the most honest mechanic in town! Ive lived here 36 years and finally have found my Go To place!

I had a great experience with Penn Auto Service. They fixed my problem accurately and promptly. The price was very fair, I would highly recommend.

Liers. professional liers.These guys have no idea how to make repairs. But they know exactly how much to charge you.Looking 10 minutes on the car,48$??? Im totally disagree to pay for looking, Im agree to pay for a labor. labor was 20$, and,as usual,.. You need replace all four wheels, shocks,etc. Gas filled shocks leaking? No honestly at all. After this place my car pass inspection without any issue, nothing leaks.Im not a really surprised. They didnt even notice that I already have two new tires. ...no words. Worst place for State inspection.By the way, I came on time. But, who cares, right? Terrible service. Non professional.

Friendly, quick, thorough. Very glad they were recommended to me

Very prompt and professional! They fixed my tricky car problem on the second try, but only charged me for one visit. They communicate very well. I will definitely visit again if I have any further problems.

Replaced my brakes quickly, and it ended up costing less than their original estimate.

They are very helpful and polite.

Helped my son, who was traveling, out of jam with a temporary repair on short notice.

The owner of this place will try to rip you off for anything possible...would sell you a worthless junk for ten times the price...obviously has no ethics...they used to have a good mechanic at their shop though.

Great service!

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