1st Defense Automotive Care

01/15/2026

We are looking for an automotive tech to join our family. We are a small family-owned business. Four-day work week with Fridays and weekends off. Pay based on experience. We offer paid holidays, opportunities for advancement in pay and knowledge! Will customize benefit package to suite within reason.
Qualifications needed:
- 3 years of experience
- Valid driver license and clean record
- Knowledge of shop equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Deadline and detailed oriented
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Must have own tools
- Must provide state inspection and emission certification
- Honest, hardworking and motivated
Responsibilities:
- Repair and diagnose cars and small trucks
- Replace vehicle transmissions and engines
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance on makes and models
- Use diagnostic tools to test vehicle components / understanding of electrical / computer systems
- Perform quality inspections prior to returning the vehicle to the customer
Acquire within for an application

12/18/2025

Update we do have service now, but it is possible that it will be in and out for the next few days.

***** we currently have no phone or internet service. If u need to get in touch with us, please call 717-869-8640*****

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09/25/2025

Update 9/25. There is no power at the shop , transformer blew . That means we have no phone service at this time . Message here or call the cell phone 717-869-8640

11/14/2024

Check out our new sign !!!
Signs signs in Shippensburg did a fabulous job for us !

10/29/2024

We are looking for an automotive tech to join our family. We are a small family-owned business. Four-day work week with Fridays and weekends off. Pay based on experience. We offer paid holidays, opportunities for advancement in pay and knowledge! Will customize benefit package to suite within reason.
Qualifications needed:
- 3 years of experience
- Valid driver license and clean record
- Knowledge of shop equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Deadline and detailed oriented
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Must have own tools
- Must provide state inspection and emission certification
- Honest, hardworking and motivated
Responsibilities:
- Repair and diagnose cars and small trucks
- Replace vehicle transmissions and engines
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance on makes and models
- Use diagnostic tools to test vehicle components / understanding of electrical / computer systems
- Perform quality inspections prior to returning the vehicle to the customer
Acquire within for an application.

05/29/2024

A friendly reminder that it's that time of year where we fill our schedule quickly due to vacations, AC repairs and warm weather. It's a good idea to call sooner rather than later. 717-254-6531

05/08/2024

We have the best customers in the world. How nice it was to walk in this morning and know we are appreciated !
Xoxo

05/06/2024

**Reminder it is getting to be warm weather time and that means we are busy fixing AC and getting vehicles ready for summer vacations.**
Currently we are scheduling about 2 1/2 weeks out. Call before its too late.

04/15/2024

Ha Ha! Washing your car on a regular basis is always a good idea. Don't forget the under carriage and cleaning the inside makes your mechanic very happy!

03/28/2024

Looks like our new key drop is a hit .

03/19/2024

Today is the first day of Spring! Don't forget to give your car or truck that spring cleaning. It's also a great time to get caught up on your vehicles maintenance before you start thinking vacations.

03/13/2024

Is your car ready for spring? have you been putting off repairs? Now is the time to get those things taken care of and we're here to help. Get 25.00 off a repair of 250.00 or more. Call today for an appointment 717-254-6531!