Full-Service
Auto Repair
Every service, every visit — the same honest approach Dale Dartt built this shop on. Domestic or imported, we handle it all.
Three Kinds of Trouble.
One Shop That Handles All of It.
Most of what rolls into 301 W Franklin falls into one of three buckets. Whatever yours is, you get the same straight answer Dale Dartt's shop has given Evansville drivers for three decades — on domestic makes and imports alike.
Keep It Running
The routine, honest-shop work that keeps a vehicle off the lift.
Scheduled Maintenance
Oil, lube, filters, fluids, belts, and the factory-interval service that keeps a vehicle out of the repair bay. The unglamorous work that built our name over 30+ years.
Book This ServiceCheck-Engine & Diagnostics
That light on the dash means something specific. We pull the codes, test the system it points to, and tell you what's actually wrong — domestic or import — before a dime is spent.
Book This ServiceHeating & Air Conditioning
Evansville summers and winters are no joke. We diagnose and repair A/C and heat — compressors, condensers, blend doors, the works — so the cabin's right in July and January.
Book This ServiceStop & Steer
The safety systems your family rides on every day.
Brake Service
Pads, rotors, calipers, lines, and fluid. A soft pedal, a pull, or a squeal gets inspected and explained — then fixed so the family stops short the next time it counts.
Book This ServiceTires & Wheel Alignment
New rubber for any season, mounted, balanced, and squared up with a precision alignment. Done right, your tires last longer and the car tracks straight down Franklin Street.
Book This ServiceSteering & Suspension
Struts, shocks, ball joints, tie rods, bushings — the parts that keep the tires planted and the wheel tight. We chase the clunk to its source and put the ride back.
Book This ServiceUnder the Hood
The bigger diagnostic and drivetrain jobs, done straight.
Cooling System Repair
Radiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses, and flushes. An overheating engine is an expensive engine — we keep the coolant moving and the temp gauge where it belongs.
Book This ServiceEngine & Transmission
The heavy work — from a stubborn misfire to a full engine or transmission job, backed where it fits by Jasper remanufactured units. We'll be straight about what it takes to make it right.
Book This ServiceWhat It Costs — Straight Answers, No Surprises
We don't post a one-size price list, because a 2008 pickup and a new import don't cost the same to fix. Here's exactly how we get you a number you can trust.
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Tell us the symptom
Call or book online and describe what the vehicle's doing. We'll tell you up front whether it sounds like a quick look or a full diagnostic.
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We inspect & quote
We put eyes (and tools) on it, then walk you through exactly what we found and what it'll cost — parts and labor — before any work starts.
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You approve the work
Nothing gets done until you say go. No add-ons you didn't agree to. No surprise line items when you pick it up.
And every qualifying repair is backed by the 5-year / 50,000-mile NAPA nationwide warranty — so the price you pay is the last time you pay for that fix.
Every Repair Backed by
5yr / 50,000-Mile Warranty
5-year / 50,000-mile nationwide warranty, honored at any NAPA AutoCare center.
Honest Pricing
We walk you through every finding before work begins. Approve the estimate. No surprise bills, ever.
ASE-Certified
Every technician is ASE-certified. Modern diagnostic equipment. Accurate repairs the first time.
NAPA AutoCare Gold
The highest NAPA certification level — nationwide warranty honored at any AutoCare center.