Your hometown garage, we've been maintaining and repairing cars at the same Akron location for nearly 25 years. Our professional mechanics are experts on both import and domestic models.
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Keep your car safe and road ready with David's Garage Welcome to David's Garage! Honest Service is Our Guarantee! Since 1981, David’s Garage, Inc. has offered auto repair to Akron, OH and surrounding areas. As a NAPA AutoCare Center, David’s provides honest services and fair prices to all makes and models, no matter what type of auto repair they need. Our ASE Certified Technicians have been fixing cars for over 30 years. We are a full-service auto repair service facility, and our mechanics will make sure your vehicle is getting the auto repair, maintenance, and service it deserves. David’s Garage offers a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty on all auto repair work*. Our customers are always well taken care of by having FREE WiFi in our waiting area, FREE towing with qualified auto repairs, and FREE shuttle service to the local Akron, OH area. David’s Garage Inc. is committed to serving our customers with professional automotive repairs at a reasonable cost with qualified technicians and quality auto parts. We stand on sound business principles and uphold high ethical standards. Our goal is to make your automotive repair a successful and pleasant experience. Call today, or schedule your appointment online now!
*12 month/12,000 mile warranty on all repairs with exceptions for lifetime warranties on specified components.
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How accurately do you think your car color describes your personality? Take this quiz to find out.
So, you may think you chose your car simply because you like the colour. And while that’s true to some extent, your choice of colour hues can be a direct reflection of your personality.
Not only does routine auto care and preventative maintenance help keep your car safe and dependable, but it also helps save you money and prevents stressful breakdowns.
Here is a helpful checklist to follow for annual car care!
Not only does routine auto care and preventative maintenance help keep your car safe and dependable, but it also helps save you money and prevents stressful breakdowns.
Here is a helpful checklist to follow for annual car care!
What’s one thing you love about road trips?
What’s one thing you love about road trips?
Most technicians in the automotive industry have had a passion for fixing things since they were kids. We want to know - when did your passion for your profession start?
Most technicians in the automotive industry have had a passion for fixing things since they were kids. We want to know - when did your passion for your profession start?
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"My trailblazer broke down so I googled good mechanics in my area and David's garage was the 3rd one on the list . I seen he had a 5 star rating and his reviews were great so I had my fiancé call , even though they were booked for a week he still said bring it in, obviously I had to have it towed, not only was the tow truck driver really nice and listened to the other issues I wanted him to address to David when he dropped it off but the price for the tow through them was great. over all when my car was dropped off it was in horrible conditions not even drivable, today I got my car back and she runs like she was brand new off the lot . I love that I can drive and not feel like my car is going to fall apart, or when I hit a bump feel like I'm being thrown into another lane. David did an amazing job and I highly recommend his place of business!!!!! Thank you ! "
- C. S.
Ralph Teetor was an inventor and despite being blind, what car accessory did he invent?
A. Cruise Control
B. Turn Signals
C. Car GPS
D. Steering Wheel
Ralph Teetor was an inventor and despite being blind, what car accessory did he invent?
A. Cruise Control
B. Turn Signals
C. Car GPS
D. Steering Wheel
What car maintenance is important for infrequent drivers?
- Regular oil changes
- Try to drive your car at least once a week for more than 15 minutes
- Keep your gas tank full
- Make sure tire pressure is always set correctly
- Check often for signs of critters making home under the hood
What car maintenance is important for infrequent drivers?
- Regular oil changes
- Try to drive your car at least once a week for more than 15 minutes
- Keep your gas tank full
- Make sure tire pressure is always set correctly
- Check often for signs of critters making home under the hood
Is a strange smell when you turn on your car’s air conditioning system serious?
The answer is - yes! It could be mold, but it also could be caused by:
- Dirty cabin air filter
- Clogged AC drain tube
- Leaking fuel pressure regulator
- Fuel injector “O” rings may be dripping gas
- Coolant leak
All of these causes can be detrimental to you and your passenger’s health over time, and can also cause further vehicle problems if ignored. Be sure to have any strange smells checked out as soon as possible.
Is a strange smell when you turn on your car’s air conditioning system serious?
The answer is - yes! It could be mold, but it also could be caused by:
- Dirty cabin air filter
- Clogged AC drain tube
- Leaking fuel pressure regulator
- Fuel injector “O” rings may be dripping gas
- Coolant leak
All of these causes can be detrimental to you and your passenger’s health over time, and can also cause further vehicle problems if ignored. Be sure to have any strange smells checked out as soon as possible.
What’s something your parents told you about driving that you thought was true until you became an adult?
What’s something your parents told you about driving that you thought was true until you became an adult?
Did you know the braking system in your vehicle is hydraulic? It works using pressurized fluid. Over time, air bubbles can contaminate the brake fluid, causing spongy-feeling brakes and less effective braking overall. When this occurs, a brake bleed may be necessary, which helps to remove excess air in the fluid.
Here are symptoms that can indicate your vehicle may need a brake bleed:
- Spongy brake pedal
- Stopping takes longer than normal
- Brake fluid leak
- You are replacing worn brake pads or rotors
Did you know the braking system in your vehicle is hydraulic? It works using pressurized fluid. Over time, air bubbles can contaminate the brake fluid, causing spongy-feeling brakes and less effective braking overall. When this occurs, a brake bleed may be necessary, which helps to remove excess air in the fluid.
Here are symptoms that can indicate your vehicle may need a brake bleed:
- Spongy brake pedal
- Stopping takes longer than normal
- Brake fluid leak
- You are replacing worn brake pads or rotors
The water pump plays a key part in your car, moving coolant from the radiator throughout the engine to prevent overheating. If the water pump fails, the engine can quickly overheat and damage can occur. So, how do you know if your water pump is wearing out? Here are some signs:
- Engine is running at a high temperature
- Coolant leak under front-center of car
- Buzzing or whining coming from under the hood
- Steam coming from under the hood
The water pump plays a key part in your car, moving coolant from the radiator throughout the engine to prevent overheating. If the water pump fails, the engine can quickly overheat and damage can occur. So, how do you know if your water pump is wearing out? Here are some signs:
- Engine is running at a high temperature
- Coolant leak under front-center of car
- Buzzing or whining coming from under the hood
- Steam coming from under the hood
What did you want for your first car, but your parents said no?
What did you want for your first car, but your parents said no?
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day!
Does your car vibrate when idle or stopped? Here are some potential reasons why:
- Bad spark plugs
- Clogged air filters
- Failing oxygen sensor
- Weak or broken engine mounts
- Vacuum leak
- Dirty fuel injectors
Rough idling is not normal for a healthy vehicle, so be sure to have an inspection performed as soon as you begin to experience this issue.
Does your car vibrate when idle or stopped? Here are some potential reasons why:
- Bad spark plugs
- Clogged air filters
- Failing oxygen sensor
- Weak or broken engine mounts
- Vacuum leak
- Dirty fuel injectors
Rough idling is not normal for a healthy vehicle, so be sure to have an inspection performed as soon as you begin to experience this issue.
How can you best maintain your car’s battery?
Car batteries typically only last between 3-5 years. Here are some ways to help keep your battery running longer and more efficiently:
- Have your battery tested regularly to check the charge
- Clean any corrosion off the surface of the battery and connections
- Park in the shade when possible
- Ensure all battery connections are tight and secure
- Turn off all lights before exiting vehicle
- Stay on top of all of your vehicle’s maintenance
How can you best maintain your car’s battery?
Car batteries typically only last between 3-5 years. Here are some ways to help keep your battery running longer and more efficiently:
- Have your battery tested regularly to check the charge
- Clean any corrosion off the surface of the battery and connections
- Park in the shade when possible
- Ensure all battery connections are tight and secure
- Turn off all lights before exiting vehicle
- Stay on top of all of your vehicle’s maintenance
Let’s test your vehicle knowledge!
Question: What role does a fuel injection system play in how a car works?
A. It actually makes the car move.
B. It distributes fuel to the combustion chamber.
C. Cars don't have a fuel injection system.
D. It predominantly works with the wiper blades.
Let’s test your vehicle knowledge!
Question: What role does a fuel injection system play in how a car works?
A. It actually makes the car move.
B. It distributes fuel to the combustion chamber.
C. Cars don't have a fuel injection system.
D. It predominantly works with the wiper blades.
Grinding brakes are more than an annoyance - they can signify an issue with your vehicle’s braking system. Grinding noises can indicate warped rotors, worn brake pads, a broken caliper, and more.
Check out why your car's brakes are making a grinding noise. The cause is typically one of two things: worn down brake pads or a foreign object stuck in between them.
Good tread on your vehicle’s tires is essential to their performance and your safety on the road. Here are some things that can prematurely wear down the tread on your tires:
1. Driving with underinflated or overinflated tires
2. Unbalanced or misaligned tires
3. Not having your tires regularly serviced and inspection
Regular tire maintenance is the key to saving money and ensuring a safe driving experience.
Good tread on your vehicle’s tires is essential to their performance and your safety on the road. Here are some things that can prematurely wear down the tread on your tires:
1. Driving with underinflated or overinflated tires
2. Unbalanced or misaligned tires
3. Not having your tires regularly serviced and inspection
Regular tire maintenance is the key to saving money and ensuring a safe driving experience.
The engine oil pressure warning light is a critical vehicle warning and should not be taken lightly. It’s the type of warning that needs to be addressed as soon as possible to avoid severe engine damage. Here are some of the common causes behind this warning light:
- A low oil level
- Worn oil pump
- Worn engine main/rod bearings
- Serious engine oil leak (gaskets, seals, cam plugs, or oil filter)
- Defective oil pressure sending unit
The engine oil pressure warning light is a critical vehicle warning and should not be taken lightly. It’s the type of warning that needs to be addressed as soon as possible to avoid severe engine damage. Here are some of the common causes behind this warning light:
- A low oil level
- Worn oil pump
- Worn engine main/rod bearings
- Serious engine oil leak (gaskets, seals, cam plugs, or oil filter)
- Defective oil pressure sending unit
A vehicle is a huge investment, which is why protecting your car’s integrity is so important. Here are 3 things that can help keep your vehicle on the road longer:
1. Keep it clean - this includes battery cleaning, replacing filters, and washing your car
2. Have the engine inspected regularly
3. Check your tires and brakes for safety
A vehicle is a huge investment, which is why protecting your car’s integrity is so important. Here are 3 things that can help keep your vehicle on the road longer:
1. Keep it clean - this includes battery cleaning, replacing filters, and washing your car
2. Have the engine inspected regularly
3. Check your tires and brakes for safety
It’s time to play another game of #NameThatCarPart! 🚗
What is the name of the car part in this picture? Comment your guess down below!
It’s time to play another game of #NameThatCarPart! 🚗
What is the name of the car part in this picture? Comment your guess down below!
How is this possible? 🤯
I have seen some truly impressive furniture stacks tied to the back of pickup trucks before, but nothing will ever top this overloaded Ford F-Series transporting what appears to be the contents of an entire house all at once.
April is National Car Care Month!
In April, as winter comes to an end, it is time to get your car ready for spring driving and summer road trips. It is important to make sure your tires, brakes, and windshield wipers are ready for the rain and take care of any issues that may have occurred or been ignored during winter.
April is National Car Care Month!
In April, as winter comes to an end, it is time to get your car ready for spring driving and summer road trips. It is important to make sure your tires, brakes, and windshield wipers are ready for the rain and take care of any issues that may have occurred or been ignored during winter.
What discontinued car model/brand would you bring back into production today if you could? 🚘
What discontinued car model/brand would you bring back into production today if you could? 🚘
Whether you're a fan of luxury models or the classics, we want to know - what is your dream car?
You may not see them, or know much about them, but engine belts are always working to keep your vehicle moving. Losing a belt can mean immediate trouble for the engine and a breakdown for you. To avoid being stranded, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends that motorists review their car's owner’s manual to ensure that belts are inspected and replaced at the proper intervals.
You may not see them, or know much about them, but engine belts are always working to keep your vehicle moving. Losing a belt can mean immediate trouble for the engine and a breakdown for you. To avoid being stranded, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends that motorists review their car's owner’s manual to ensure that belts are inspected and replaced at the proper intervals.
Is your vehicle's A/C blowing hot air? If so, your A/C system may have low refrigerant, problems with the condenser, a faulty compressor, and more. Read more about what may be causing your A/C to blow hot air.
Wondering what could be causing your AC to blow hot air? Read our latest artickle to know what to do when you notice that!
Check engine light on? The check engine light is your vehicle's way of letting you know that something is wrong. But don't stress - the best thing you can do is bring your vehicle into our shop for an inspection. Driving with the light on can make matters worse, and we will help find the solution that best fits the needs of you and your vehicle.
Check engine light on? The check engine light is your vehicle's way of letting you know that something is wrong. But don't stress - the best thing you can do is bring your vehicle into our shop for an inspection. Driving with the light on can make matters worse, and we will help find the solution that best fits the needs of you and your vehicle.
Did you know that your vehicle's fluids wear down over time? Fluids are essential to your vehicle's operation, which is why an inspection is recommended regularly to have these vital fluids checked. If it has been a while since you last had your fluids checked, give us a call today!
Did you know that your vehicle's fluids wear down over time? Fluids are essential to your vehicle's operation, which is why an inspection is recommended regularly to have these vital fluids checked. If it has been a while since you last had your fluids checked, give us a call today!
Gas is expensive, and many car owners don't know that the condition of their vehicle often contributes to overall fuel efficiency. Regular maintenance and inspections can help improve your vehicle’s gas mileage overall. Here are the most common reasons for decreased fuel efficiency:
- Loose or missing gas cap
- Underinflated tires
- Faulty thermostat
- Worn spark plug
- Malfunctioning engine controls
- Poor wheel alignment
Gas is expensive, and many car owners don't know that the condition of their vehicle often contributes to overall fuel efficiency. Regular maintenance and inspections can help improve your vehicle’s gas mileage overall. Here are the most common reasons for decreased fuel efficiency:
- Loose or missing gas cap
- Underinflated tires
- Faulty thermostat
- Worn spark plug
- Malfunctioning engine controls
- Poor wheel alignment
594 W Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH
44314
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