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Best Auto Repair Shops in Berks County, PA

Fifteen Berks County auto repair shops we'd send a neighbor to, grouped by area and specialty (inspections, European, diesel, hybrid and EV), with what each shop's own site says it does and what reviewers name. Not ranked.

Berks Connect Blog|Published November 1, 2026
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If you need a mechanic in Berks County and don't have one yet, the fifteen shops below are the ones we'd send a neighbor to, from West Reading out to Boyertown and Kutztown. It's our list of the best auto repair shops in Berks County, grouped by area and by what each shop does well, and it isn't ranked. Every one of them is listed, with a phone number, among the auto repair shops in Berks County. A quick scan of ten of them first; all fifteen have their own sections below, in no particular order.

How we picked, briefly: every shop here is an independent repair shop listed on BerksConnect with positive reviews overall and open as of 2026 (dealers, chains, body shops and tire shops have their own pages), and what each one does comes from its own website. There's no county vote to lean on: Berks County Living's Best of Berks reader poll had no automotive category in its 2024 list, and its People's Choice survey names a tire dealer and an oil change shop but no repair shop, in 2026 as in the three years before. Nothing is ranked, and nobody paid for a place.

Six shops cover Reading, West Reading and the Exeter side of town, and they come first.

King's Auto Repair, West Reading's sixty-year shop.

King's Auto Repair is the one-stop shop for a driver in Reading or West Reading who wants everything under one roof. The shop's own website says it's been serving Reading for more than 60 years, open Monday to Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It does PA emissions testing and the state safety inspection, the yearly test that earns the sticker on your windshield, plus electric and hybrid maintenance. It also does ADAS calibration, which means resetting the cameras and sensors behind lane-keeping and automatic braking after a windshield or bumper job. Repairs carry a 36-month, 36,000-mile warranty, the shop's promise to stand behind its parts and labor for that long, good nationwide with roadside assistance.

There's a free shuttle with local pickup and delivery, and the makes list includes Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo among others.

Reviewers describe photo and video inspection reports sent to their phones and clear updates, and they name Rob and the team. The complimentary Girl Scout cookies come up more than once.

Dubble's German Motors, the European specialist in Reading.

Dubble's German Motors is the European specialist, the shop we'd name for a BMW, Mercedes or Audi owner who wants a shop built around those cars, wherever in the county they live. The site says since 1992, Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:30, certified technicians, and a 24-month, 24,000-mile warranty on qualifying repairs. Makes served include Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo, and the shop is also a state inspection station doing electric car repair, hybrid maintenance, diesel service, used-car pre-purchase inspections and transmission work, with 24-hour drop-off and financing available.

Reviewers praise the technical expertise, a diagnostic app that sends photos, Jen at the desk, a complimentary vehicle inspection and key fob programming.

Jim Krueger Automotive Repair, auto repair in Reading on the Exeter side.

Jim Krueger Automotive Repair is the Exeter-side shop whose reviewers keep describing the same habit: the shop shows them the old part and explains why it needed replacing. It serves Reading, Exeter and Mt. Penn from Perkiomen Avenue, Monday to Friday 8 to 5, with same-day service and loaner cars, a car the shop lends you while yours is in the bay. The site lists diesel repair, vehicle inspection and smog checks, transmission, auto electrical, auto glass, brakes and alignment, and advertises a "7-year or 60,000 mile warranty" on its work, "see store for details".

Reviewers name Brandon and Brendon, mention rides home, help with a third-party warranty claim, late-day appointments and a flat fixed in under half an hour. Owners of older BMWs say the shop knows German cars.

Berks Auto Repair Service, evening and Saturday hours in Reading.

Berks Auto Repair Service keeps hours that fit a working week, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 to noon, which matters when you can't get away during the day. The Elm Street shop does emission and safety inspections, salvage and pre-purchase inspections and electrical diagnostics, runs fleet service including heavy-duty and oversized vehicles, and has flatbed and heavy-duty towing, with collision repair, detailing and locksmithing under the same roof. Reviewers mention speed, Gabe by name, an AC repair on a hot day, Bienvenido Martinez's thorough diagnostics and a quiet waiting space.

Witmoyer's Automotive, inspections and fleet work in West Reading.

Witmoyer's Automotive in West Reading is a full-service shop whose reviewers talk about how fast the inspection goes, open Monday to Friday 7:30 to 5 on Highland Street. The site lists PA state inspection and emissions, air conditioning certification, fleet certification, transmission and differential repair or replacement, and car and light truck service, with a climate-controlled, non-smoking customer lounge while you wait. Reviewers talk about speed and efficiency, Gary by name, a rapid inspection and roadside help.

Dotterer's Auto Service, keys, fobs and inspections east of Reading.

Dotterer's Auto Service, on St. Lawrence Avenue east of the city, is the shop for keys, fobs and module programming (the coding a car's electronics need when a part is replaced), along with PA inspections and general repair. The site calls it family-run with free local pickup, posts the prices of its common services up front, backs most parts with a 2-year, 24,000-mile warranty and runs fleet maintenance programs. Hours are Monday to Friday 9 to 5:30; makes include Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen and Volvo.

Reviewers name Bert and Rob Dotterer, describe free, unhurried advice for walk-ins, the car picked up and returned, and the handmade jewelry at the service desk.

West of the city, two shops carry the list, in Sinking Spring and Wernersville.

Deglers Service Center, state inspections in Sinking Spring.

Deglers Service Center in Sinking Spring is where one reviewer had the inspection done while they waited. It's a state inspection station on Henry Circle, open Monday to Thursday 8 to 5:30 and Friday 8 to 4:30. Reviewers name Shorty and Jeff, and describe direct communication and same-day inspection service.

Bachman's Auto Repair, transmissions and inspections in Wernersville.

Bachman's Auto Repair is the Wernersville shop for a transmission or clutch along with the everyday work. The site lists state inspections and emissions testing, transmission service and repair, manual clutch replacement, differential service and fleet services. Hours are weekdays 7 to 5, closed weekends. Reviewers name Charlie, mention pick-up and drop-off by Jake, custom exhaust fabrication, steady communication and updates, and the complimentary air fresheners.

North and east of Reading, five shops cover Fleetwood, Temple, Kutztown, Mertztown and Oley.

Restored Auto, inspections and sensor recalibration in Fleetwood.

Restored Auto is the northern Berks shop for ADAS recalibration, that reset of the lane-keeping and automatic-braking sensors, and it backs its work with a 3-year nationwide parts and labor warranty. Hours are Monday to Friday 7 to 4:30 on Richmond Road. The site lists Pennsylvania state inspection and emissions testing and trailer inspections, and says the owner, Rueban Hartman, brings over 20 years of experience. Reviewers mention courtesy cars, detailed digital inspection reports with photos through a mobile app, and the owner's personal responsiveness when something comes up.

Select Automotive, Tesla-approved repair in Temple.

Select Automotive is the Tesla-approved shop in northern Berks: the site says it's a Tesla-approved repair shop specializing in Tesla wheel alignment and Tesla inspection, and it keeps Saturday hours. In business since 2004, with a family-run feel reviewers mention, it's open weekdays from 7:30 to 5:30, except Wednesday to 5, and Saturday 8 to 1. For everyone else it does exhaust and emissions work, alignment and general repair, and its makes list runs from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Volvo on through the everyday brands. Reviewers mention custom exhaust fabrication, complimentary courtesy inspections with preventive advice, same-day or next-day service, and Bill and Anthony by name.

John's Auto Repair, all makes and towing in Kutztown.

John's Auto Repair in Kutztown is the all-makes shop with a tow truck on Old Route 22. The owner writes that he founded it in 2000 and has over 45 years of experience, and the site promises expert auto and truck repairs on all makes and models, state inspection and emissions testing, tires, towing and air conditioning. Hours are Monday to Friday 9 to 5, with evenings by appointment. Reviewers describe a tire plug done on the spot, a leak caught during a tune-up, an emergency highway repair and a late appointment that got squeezed in.

Andre's Automotive Solutions, the family shop in Mertztown.

Andre's Automotive Solutions is the family-owned shop for the eastern edge of the county, formerly Paul's Auto Services, and reviewers who knew it under the previous owners say the new ownership kept what they liked. The shop's site lists routine maintenance, PA inspections, diagnostics and major repairs, plus differential and coolant service, motor and transmission work and performance upgrades, with a 12-month, 12,000-mile warranty on its workmanship; parts carry the manufacturer's own warranty. Makes include Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo; hours are Monday to Thursday 8 to 5 and Friday 8 to 2. Reviewers bring Teslas and Mercedes and like the text invoicing and digital payment.

Limitless Auto Center, the NAPA AutoCare shop in Oley.

Limitless Auto Center is a NAPA AutoCare Center, an independent shop in the NAPA parts network's repair program, with certified technicians, a PA state inspection station and a 3-year, 36,000-mile warranty. Hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Friday through Sunday. The shop's site says it serves Reading and Fleetwood drivers as well as Oley, and lists Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen. Reviewers name Brianna and Josiah and mention free towing for customers, same-day emergency service and loaner vehicles.

South and east, two shops round out the fifteen, in Birdsboro and Boyertown.

True Auto Repair, European and domestic repair in Birdsboro.

True Auto Repair is the southern Berks shop for European imports alongside Asian and domestic cars, trucks and SUVs. Founded in 2017 on Riga Lane, it's open Monday to Friday 8 to 5 and backs qualifying repairs with a 36-month, 36,000-mile warranty that's good nationwide. The site lists repair, diagnostics, transmission service and maintenance, names Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo and Porsche, and offers towing and financing. Reviewers mention owner Dave's personal engagement, a loaner car, an online portal with specials, and a custom exhaust installation.

Dave's Auto Services, free loaners and inspections in Boyertown.

Dave's Auto Services is the Boyertown shop with free loaner vehicles, and the site says the shop has over 25 years at the same West Philadelphia Avenue location. It's family owned and operated. Its certified mechanics repair and maintain all vehicles, with a guarantee on the work, and the shop does the Pennsylvania safety and emissions inspection and hybrid and electric-vehicle service. Reviewers name Rachel at the front desk, describe repair videos and photos of the needed work, the free shuttle, loaner cars and at-home vehicle pickup, and the gift bags, air fresheners and thank-you cards that ride home with the car.

More to look at.

These are shops we'd also send a neighbor to. They get one line each because their websites say less about what they do, or because their work is a specialty.

  • Hermansader's Garage & Auto Sales: Hamburg, "Since 1974", a certified NAPA AutoCare Center that also does hybrid service.
  • Bruce Henn's Garage: Hamburg, an inspection station whose reviewers bring it project, muscle and performance builds ("In Bruce We Trust").
  • Auto Works: Birdsboro, general repair with collision and body work under the same roof.
  • Peter Auto Sales & Service: Reading, on North 8th Street, an inspection station with a notary on site.
  • H & B NAPA Auto Care: Reading, on Kutztown Road, with the NAPA AutoCare "Peace of Mind" 12-month, 12,000-mile warranty; reviewers mention electric-car work.
  • Lee Myles Auto Care & Transmissions: Sinking Spring, the transmission specialist, with PA inspections and hybrid repair too.
  • Diesel Service Inc: Reading, "Since 1969", a Cummins authorized service center for heavy trucks, with mobile diesel repair.
  • Autohaus Schlosser: Reading, on Lancaster Avenue, where reviewers bring their Porsches and Mercedes.
  • JAM Automotive: Shoemakersville, an inspection station whose reviewers mention classic cars and same-day work.
  • West Penn Automotive: Robesonia, inspections, brakes, tires and alignment; reviewers name Mike for straight communication.
  • M.R. Automotive: Leesport, where reviewers mention at-home battery help and quick emergency repairs.
  • Krick's Garage: Mohrsville, Todd and Wesley by name; reviewers note how clean the car comes back.
  • Joel's Automotive Repairs: Birdsboro, with evening hours, open until 7 Monday through Thursday.

Frequently asked questions.

Which of these shops do state inspections and emissions?

All fifteen, by their own sites or their listings, and most print emissions testing alongside the safety inspection. If the sticker is due this month, call the one closest to you and ask about a same-day slot; reviewers mention Deglers and Witmoyer's for speed on inspections.

Which shops handle European cars or diesel?

Every shop on this page works on everyday cars, the Hondas, Toyotas, Fords and Chevys; the European makes get named because the shops' own sites name them. Dubble's German Motors is the European specialist, and True Auto, King's, Andre's, Limitless and Dotterer's list European makes on their sites; Jim Krueger's reviewers with older BMWs say the shop knows German cars, and Autohaus Schlosser's reviewers bring it Porsches and Mercedes. For diesel, Jim Krueger lists diesel repair, Dubble's lists diesel service, and Diesel Service Inc handles heavy trucks as a Cummins authorized center. Tesla owners have Select in Temple; King's, Dubble's and Dave's list hybrid and electric-vehicle work.

How do I choose between these shops?

Start with the one nearest you that does your kind of work, then call and listen to how they explain the job. The exception is a specialty: for a German car, a Tesla or a heavy truck, the drive to the specialist (Dubble's, Select, Diesel Service Inc) is usually worth it, and if you live in northern Berks, the shops there that list European makes are the closer option. The longer version, what to ask on the phone and how to read an estimate, is in our guide to finding a mechanic in Berks County.

Are these the best auto repair shops in Berks County, ranked?

They're the best we'd put our name to, and they aren't ranked. The list is grouped by area and by specialty so you can find the shop near you that does what your car needs, and the order inside each group means nothing. Berks County Living's Best of Berks and People's Choice lists have had no auto repair category in recent years, so there's no county vote to lean on, and nobody paid to be here.

Where are the prices?

This post doesn't print prices. For what a PA inspection and emissions test runs, read our state inspection post; for brake work, read our brake repair cost post; for tires and alignment, read our tire and alignment cost post.

Pick the shop closest to you that does what your car needs, and call it today while you're thinking about it. The hours and numbers for every shop on this page, and the rest of the county, are with the auto repair shops in Berks County.

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