Automotive News & Information - Jim Van Dyke's Automotive Center

I have been taking my 1998 Subaru Legacy to this shop/garage for 6 years and could not be more satisfied. All issues are discussed and prioritized. They understand that often I can afford only what is needed fixed now and we arrange for any future work that needs to be done. I don't know how many Subarus they work on, but they sure are knowledgeable about mine... I will aways go to them first! - David P.

Friendly people. Quality work done on all my vehicles. - Randy S.

I know firsthand that this family owned business will go out of their way to make your experience with them top rate. - Charlie W.

Quality work, a fair price and friendly people. They will not recommend services just to make a buck. If you don't need it, they won't do it. - Customer Review

I was really impressed by this place. Excellent work and very friendly. Not overpriced and honest..defenitely what you want in your auto mechanic! - Kevin D.

We have great pride in our military and veterans and honor them on Veterans Day each November 11th. Did you know how and why it is on November 11th? The reason dates back to 1918 and pays homage to the date and time the WW I cease fire went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month when a temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect. November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars” eventhough the official end of the what we refer to as "The Great War" ended with the Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France.

Have you checked your brakes lately? I know you expect them to stop your car or truck when you step on that brake pedal, but when they don't work as expected it's too late and then you have an accident with damage to your vehicle but more importantly to the people inside your car and those on the road who may be in your path.

Let's avoid that issue! Test your brakes by lightly tapping them in different situations when the roads are both wet and dry. If your vehicle is pulling to one side, your brake pedal pulses up and down or the steering wheel shakes when the brakes are applied, you are very much overdue for a brake check. Getting in early will save you money as it is always easier to fix a problem before it becomes a huge issue and your brakes are gone requiring new brakes, pads, rotars, and drums.

When in doubt stop by our shop and have one of our professional automotive repair technicians take a look. Don't wait until it's too late to solve these problems and let us help you stay safe on the road! After all, that is the reason we raise these garage doors every day and open these tool boxes. We love what we do and want to ensure our drivers can stay on the roads longer with their vehicles safer and more cost efficiently.