Ohio Auto Parts and Service

09/03/2026

Good morning!

A little update about the next couple of days: Our hours today and tomorrow will be 8am-5pm instead of 7:30am-5:30pm. Closed Monday for the holiday. John will be out of the shop these couple of days for a much needed little vacation to celebrate he and Julie's 40th Anniversary!

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

08/27/2026

Our favorite local transmission guy is enjoying his new retirement by finally getting to play with his toys! Let's wish Gene luck in getting in some good passes and he and the car making it home in one piece! It's been neat to hear about the progression of this car over the past few months to seeing it all come to fruition!

07/28/2026

This weekend! Come hang out with us at the car show on Saturday! Anything with wheels! Good food, good people, and Mark's Homemade Ice Cream!!!!!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! Today, America celebrates 250 years. Tomorrow, Ohio Auto Parts celebrates 34 years of business! We thank you all profusely for your business over those 34 years and hope to continue to serve you for a few more years!

Be safe this weekend and enjoy the freedom that we have been blessed with! 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

Good afternoon! I know on a scorcher like today, it's hard to believe that we'd be thinking about something like HEAT. However, that cold weather will be back before we know it. With that being said - we do still accept used oil for our source of heat! It cannot have ANYTHING in it besides oil. No gas, no water/antifreeze, etc. If you have 55g drums and are in the Bucyrus area, we can come and pick it up (or you can drop off) and we'll provide you with another empty barrel to refill. If you know of anyone that could be a good oil source, such as other shops, garages, or farms - please let them know we'd be happy to take their used oil. We're just trying to get a leg up on the upcoming heating season. Thank you!

10/03/2025

1955 Sunbeam! What a stunning car! We had the pleasure of working on John's Porsche 944 last year, so this was quite a treat. Evidently, there's only 200 of them. So, not only is she a beauty, but she's also a rarity! Thank you, John, for trusting us with your toys!

06/16/2025

Take a minute to read this, and if possible/interested, fill out the form attached to the QR code! Help protect your independent automotive shops or even your own abilities to work on your own personal vehicles!

05/20/2025

Good afternoon all!

A bit of a scheduling update for you: We are currently scheduling into the first week of June already! I know, I know...That's tough for a lot of people. It's hard to wait that long to have your vehicle fixed, and we understand. With the passing of our dear friend, Harry, we gained quite a few of his customers, and we've been doing our very best to keep up. The #1 question I get asked when people call and schedule is "If you get a cancelation, will you call me?" Unfortunately, the answer is no. In between the vehicles we schedule, there is always a rotation of vehicles getting dropped off on wreckers or by customers that have unexpectedly broken down. Therefore, there are ALWAYS vehicles sitting here waiting to come in the door when someone cancels or doesn't show.

The only jobs we'll accept currently, leading up to June, are oil changes. If you need an oil change, please don't hesitate to call and ask! We can always squeeze in and oil change or two before you need to take off on those trips or vacations!

We will be closed for Memorial Day! Have a safe weekend and be sure to take a moment and remember what the day is for 🇺🇸

04/29/2025

I wish there were words to convey how devastated we are at the loss of Harry. Harry wasn't just a loyal, lifelong customer. He was a true friend. He and John spent a lot of time together over the years, whether it be chasing down vehicles or parts early on a Saturday/Sunday morning or pouring concrete. Almost every night after work and every weekend, Harry would stop up and hang out for a bit before heading home for the day. We've been telling "Harry Stories" all day as there's certainly no shortage of those. You couldn't have asked for a better guy. There will most definitely be a hole in our hearts and the heart of our community. Our thoughts are with his wife, brothers, and family.

We'll miss you, Harry.

Harold “Harry” R. Rittenour, age 68, of Bucyrus passed away at his home April 29, 2025. Harry was born to the late Arthur “Jim” and Carol (Reinhard) Rittenour on June 17, 1956 in Bucyrus.

Harry is survived by his wife, Tammy (Bryant) Rittenour; children, Gail (Marty Lutz) Rittenour, Neil Rittenour both of Bucyrus, Ohio; step-children, Jason and Amy Lacey of Gahanna, Ohio, Jesse and Ayndria Lacey of Bucyrus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, Cole Rittenour, Ilynn Lutz, Waylan Lutz, Mackenzie Rittenour, Jackson Rittenour, Carman Lacey, Porter Lacey, Nash Lacey, Chloe Lacey, and Carson Lacey; siblings, Ron Rittenour, Mark and Joyce Rittenour, Becky Piper, Carl and Babette Rittenour, Phil and Shelly Rittenour, and Judy and Bob Grochowalski; and his “Garage Gang”, Roger Groves, Bob Rahm Jr., Bob “Moose” Mostitler, Brian “Boo Boo” Donaldson, Butch Fackler, and Keith Adams.

Harry was always there to help anyone who needed it. He kept many cars on the road with his 40 years at Steeles Service Station. He plowed many driveways and parking lots and poured hundreds of yards of concrete with his brothers Ron and Phil, and his son Neil. Harry bowled many games in leagues with his friends. He also played many men’s softball games bringing home a championship trophy for Steeles Service Station.

Harry was a member of AMVETS post 27 and The American Legion Post 181. He volunteered at many special events and supported the clubs on a regular basis. He also served 40+ years on the board of Crawford County Conservation League.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Bolden officiating and burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crawford County Conservation League and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

03/06/2025

Important PSA from our warehouse‼️

This pertains to the newer 3.6 Chrylsers. Federated has been made aware of around 6 engine failures. The Chrysler dealerships are trying to blame the oil filters. IT IS NOT THE FILTERS. We will be stocking replacement caps!