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Center City Automotive
We specialize in repairing and maintaining Domestic & Asian cars, light & medium trucks & Hybrids. In 2020 Doug & Margee Hatton, the founders of Center City, retired. A Group of mostly local guys led by Ron Lautzenheiser bought Center City. Ron- Bruce Jewett, James Williams (owners of Davisville Express Lube) -Miguel Leon (Manager of Davisville)-Jim Wohlgemuth (long time sidekick of Doug) all teamed up to take Center City into the future.

All the same terrific mechanics plus Miguel-Andy & Brett from the Davisville team are all at Center City providing the same friendly service and high quality, honest mechanical work.
Services
We offer Full-Service dealer quality repair for Asian, European, and Domestic vehicles. CCA mechanics are experienced professionals who handle each and every project with the utmost professionalism. Whether it's a small repair or a major overhaul we've got you covered. Preventive maintenance is key to keeping your vehicle reliable and safe while on the road.
Reviews (20)
Kirsten Sheehy
Kirsten Sheehy
Jan 06, 2022
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Positive: Quality, Value
Was getting an error code that had to do with the catalytic converter. They checked the O2 sensors for me, just in case, and were very thorough. Very friendly and gave sound advice regarding repairs.
Service: Check engine light diagnostic
Ambercelia I.
Ambercelia I.
Nov 29, 2021
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I was ready to pay WHATEVER for them to confirm what I already knew- because They listened to me and explained to me what they could do and I was ok with that. I had contact with 3 different individuals here and they were all respectful and informative. I was spoken to like a fellow human being. No one screamed at me or spoke down to me. I only waited 30 mins and paid an incredibly small fee for their services. It was a full on pleasant experience, even though my car is not fixed yet- due to logistics and parts availability. If they are able to fix it soon, I will gladly make the trip to have it
Erval Kat
Erval Kat
Oct 25, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Center City Auto is great. Their prices are reasonable and I can trust what they say. Excellent service! Go there!
Services: Oil change, Wheel alignment
Saroja Subrahmanyan
Saroja Subrahmanyan
Sep 18, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Professional, friendly, trustworthy. They don't try to up-sell. A lot better than the impersonal services I've received at dealerships.
Service: General repairs & maintenance
Loc Hoang
Loc Hoang
Aug 05, 2021
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We had a very pleasant customer experience with Mario, who was friendly and professional. They also gave us a ride home after we dropped off our car for inspection. Definitely will return here in the future!
John T.
John T.
Jul 26, 2021
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First the AC went out. Then the battery lost its charge. After replacing the battery it lost its charge to. I went into Center city they diagnosed the issue as an eight dollar fuse and I was back on the road that day.
Layla K.
Layla K.
Jul 15, 2021
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Informative staff, honest work. They listened to all my concerns and communicated all information clearly for me (knowing nothing about cars) to understand.
Hopefully I won't need car services too often, but when that next time comes I'll definitely be back with Center City. And will be recommending them in the mean time!
Richard Ishizue
Richard Ishizue
Jun 24, 2021
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Great staff! Done a great job after I was hear squealing and grinding noise from my brakes. Now this noise is all gone! Thanks a bunch!!
Tyler M.
Tyler M.
Jun 05, 2021
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Great customer service. They always pick up the phone, and they are very reliable at calling about updates on the car. The service was quick, and my car is working perfectly now. Definitely recommend!
A. S.
A. S.
May 30, 2021
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This will be my new shop for oil changes, tires, vehicle maintenance, etc. I picked up a big bolt in the ace rock yard on a Saturday afternoon/Holiday weekend.... After calling around I realized everything was closed except this place that at the time was only open for another 10 minutes... The guy on the phone told me no problem and to bring it over. They worked 25 minutes past closing time to get my tire fixed. Just having a business go above and beyond when they didn't have to says enough about them for me. 10/10 Highly recommend.
Miguel L.
Miguel L.
Apr 10, 2021
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I always trust them and my whole family has been coming here for years. We can always count on them with any Question or services needed.
Kitty R.
Kitty R.
Mar 28, 2021
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Very disappointed that I have to change my review. Three bad experiences and won't be back. First one was brakes. I live way east of Davis and go in yearly for tune up, tire rotation, etc. I was told my brakes were fine but on the way home on the freeway they started making a noise. I called them the next day but by that time they were ruined so I had to take them someplace really close and it wound up costing me a fortune. The next problem was the tires. They were serviced but again on the way home trouble started. The light came on and by the time I could find a tire shop in my community
Alex P.
Alex P.
Mar 16, 2021
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These guys helped me out. Got an all synthetic oil change. They checked my brakes and also toldme that I need new tires. I'll be returning soon.
Leilani B.
Leilani B.
Feb 25, 2021
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Recently I bought a tow hitch and bike rack and needed to have someone install the hitch. I called around and several Davis auto shops said they don't offer that. City Center said no problem, come on in. They were very friendly and installed my tow hitch for a little over $100.
Andi S.
Andi S.
Jan 25, 2021
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Thank you for helping my teen assess some issues with her car. Mario was responsive and explained everything to her clearly. Mario also made sure her car was road worthy and provided great service at a fair price. Thank you for being an automotive shop that we can trust!
Celeste Hegy
Celeste Hegy
Jan 05, 2021
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Friendly and super accommodating staff! They got our car fixed up quickly, checked on more than we had asked for (without extra cost), and the office is kept clean + disinfected.
Dimitri A.
Dimitri A.
Sep 21, 2019
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Having been around cars all my life, I know a thing or two about cars and how they run, and I have been to a lot of different mechanic shops over the years. Out of all of them, I always come back to Center City, no matter how far away!! When I was stuck in the Bay Area with a dead Honda, the only place I would take the old girl was Center City!! I love that these guys do an excellent job, and are old-school mechanics that don't take you for a ride. Their prices are always fair, Doug and Jim are unbelievably knowledgeable, and the work of this shop is impeccable!! I also cannot rave enough
Keli M.
Keli M.
Sep 10, 2019
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This review is FARRRR overdue! Our family have been customers for over two years and after our last exchange with these awesome mechanics we know we will be loyal customers for life.

The Center City staff are genuinely honest people, no BS, no scamming, just honest hard working mechanics who want the best for their customers. Every time I have had an issue I was able to get in quickly, was contacted and kept up to date on everything, issues were described clearly and options were outlined, the mechanics went above and beyond each time and proved themselves to be understanding and caring people
Carlos P.
Carlos P.
Jun 13, 2019
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Got my routine oil change this morning. Waited for it & they were prompt as usual. If your looking for a solid shop, that won't BS you, this is the one. This is your classic old school shop, they won't BS or up-sell you. In today's society, having a shop like this is like a jewel. You can bring all your vehicles here & they know how to work on them. Thank you for being my families shop!!!!!!!
Christine Shieh
Christine Shieh
Jul 15, 2018
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Honest and trustworthy mechanics. Throughout the repair process, they were very upfront about costs and labor. They even replaced a related part for no additional labor cost (since it was in a similar area of the car). The price was about average compared to the other mechanics I called in the area. They also gave me a ride to work! Would definitely recommend.