Karch Auto

4.6 (551reviews)
94%
827 S. Atherton St.,  State College,  PA  16801

In operation 56 years.

Karch Auto is Centre County's premier automotive service and repair facility, offering 24 hour towing and road service, automotive mechanical and electrical repair as well as a full auto body and collision repair department. See Karch Auto for all your automotive needs.

Services
  • Free Estimates
  • Insurance Company Assistance
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Full Service Mechanical
  • Towing
  • Automotive Glass Replacement
  • Detailing
Payment Types
  • American Express
  • Discover Card
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Debit Card
Languages
  • English
Hours
Sun Closed
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat Closed
* Holiday hours may differ.
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I'm confident that the body work is fine though I can't really judge that. I also asked to have the problem of the icon on the dashboard checked because it shows low tire pressure although that was recently serviced. When I paid, I was assured that that service was done, but it was not. The dash light is still on. This is not critical since I will be having the car inspected soon. I just wanted to let you know. You are almost perfect.

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Thank you for your solid advice, thorough service, and attentiveness! Glad I didn't have to drive the rental for too long. :)

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As always Karch treats you like family. Friendly and courteous! The work requested was completed timely and trustworthy!

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It took a day and I was back on the road!

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We had a short turn around of 1 day. It looks good and I am running it daily.

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We had a great experience with Karch Auto and our car looks as good as new!

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We had a great experience with staff! Customer service was great!

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Your body shop is the best we’ve ever dealt with. Fast, efficient and the highest quality repairs.

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Having dealt with other shops in the past, Karch has been outstanding to work with

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High quality, fast work as always

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Always friendly and forthcoming.Never any surprises

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Maybe if my friend/colleague isnt going through their insurance. Karch was very nice, and my car looks great, but it sounds like insurance was behind A LOT of the holdup-- unless that was an excuse.

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Struggles with the right car parts taking a long time to get in is not my problem, no, it's that I was constantly being told my car would be ready on X-date and then wasn't. One day someone would say X-part just arrived, and my car would be ready by X-date. I would call on that date to check if my car was indeed ready, only for a different person to say that same part only just arrived that day, now car will be ready by new X-date. This cycle went on for a month. I would have appreciated a "we don't know what exact date that part is coming, but hopefully soon." rather than being lied to constantly.

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Customer service needs to either be in better touch with the autobody shop about when parts are coming in, or stop lying and just say "I don't know, but I can look into that and get back to you." Instead, I was constantly being told my car would be ready on X-date and then wasn't. One day customer service would say X-part just arrived, and my car would be ready by X-date. I would call on that date to check if my car was indeed ready, only for a the shop to say that part only just arrived that day, now car will be ready by new X-date. This cycle went on for a month.

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Karch was quick to take on my car for body shop repair. Their updates through out the process helped put me at ease.

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On the whole I am very satisfied with the experience I had with Karch repairing my car.

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I communicated with a Karch representative by email when I had a question, or to request an update; then shortly before my car was finished, Karch started using something like an automated status update generator which sent me periodic emails to let me know where my car was in the repair process, although I was still able to email someone if I needed anything. I never felt as if they didn't want me to bother them.

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This is my third time at Karch and each time the staff have been Very professional and friendly. They kept me updated throughout the repairs and completed the repairs on time

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Tried other service stations and Karch is by far the best

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Best customer service in the area as it relates to car repairs. This was my third time having my SUV repaired and each time it was completed perfectly and the staff is great.

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Excellent wonderful staff members

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