Jim's Auto Care

08/14/2026

✨FUN FACT FRIDAY✨

Give a mouse an Engine Air Filter and he’ll make a nest in it and the Cabin Air Filter too!

Okay, maybe that wasn’t in the book, but it’s still true! Call us today at (260) 627-2619 and let one of our mechanics get your filters back to their intended use! (Maybe they can offer those mice a cookie instead)🐁🐭🍪

08/07/2026

✨FUN FACT FRIDAY✨

Did you know that each year the average person will spend around 100 hours/2,000 miles driving to and from school? That’s a lot of wear and tear on your vehicle! Call us today at (260) 627-2619 to schedule an oil change and make sure your ride stays safe all year long 🚗

08/01/2026

Did you see our guys in the Harlan Days 500/Soccer Derby? While neither one took home the win, they’ll always be #1 in our hearts🔥❤️

07/30/2026

Come out to the 2026 Harlan Days Festival and show your support for our two drivers, Rees Richards and Collin Hile, who are participating in the Harlan 500 tonight (August 30th)!

📍Harlan Days Festival Arena
🎟️Gates open at 6PM
🏎️Racing begins at 7PM

03/17/2026

Thank you for the spotlight and the kind words! We are proud to serve the Grabill community and beyond!

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02/17/2026

Jim’s Auto Care is a proud sponsor of Phi Rho Racing! 🏎️

Phi Sigma Rho, founded at Purdue University in 1984, is a sorority for women in STEM. Our chapter is proud to be the only sorority on campus with its own race kart and one of the few purely female-led teams competing in Purdue’s Grand Prix.

As Scott’s daughter, Jim’s Auto Care has always been a huge part of my life. While I’m pursuing biomedical engineering and may not be following my family’s exact automotive path, I’m incredibly proud of my blue-collar, hardworking, hands-on roots, and love to connect with them through Grand Prix.

This year, I serve as Finance Chief and Lead Mechanic, and next year I’m honored to become Crew Chief. My goal is to lead a team of strong, driven women to the main race and demonstrate the work ethic and determination instilled in me by my family.

As our kart continues to age and competition grows, we’re raising funds for a new kart to stay competitive and continue representing women in STEM.

We would greatly appreciate your support. Any amount helps.
👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/34ed9a596

Thank you to Jim’s Auto Care for supporting Phi Rho Racing and women in STEM. ❤️

01/06/2026

Ten years ago today, we lost one of our founders and beloved family member, James “Jim” Hinkle. Jim acquired the business, formerly a Sunoco station, alongside his wife, RoseAnn, in 1968, laying the foundation for what would become Jim’s Auto Care.

Jim was an incredible automotive technician, a devoted father, grandfather, and husband, and an all-around remarkable human being. From volunteering as a firefighter to helping neighbors and customers get safely back on the road, Jim was always willing to lend a hand wherever it was needed. Outside of the shop, he had a deep love for antique and classic cars, fishing, and, of course, going on Putt-Putt trips with his granddaughter.

Following his passing, funds were raised in his honor for the Grabill Volunteer Fire Department, a cause that reflected his lifelong commitment to serving others.

To this day, we strive to do what Jim would have done, carrying his values, work ethic, and care for the community forward into Jim’s Auto Care 2.0. He will be deeply missed, but more importantly, he will always be remembered for the amazing man he was and the legacy he left behind.

Thank you, Jim, for everything you built, taught us, and continue to inspire everyday. ❤️

07/27/2025

The Harlan 500 Bump and Run is going down this Thursday, July 31st at 7:00 PM, and we’re coming back twice as strong this year!

We’re proud to have two cars on the track, including last year’s champ Collin Hile, who’s returning to defend his title in the same car he took to victory lane in 2024! Joining him this year is Alex Zimmerman, driving for us for the first time and ready to make a name for himself on the track!

For over five years, we’ve been proud to donate and repair cars for various exciting, family-friendly Harlan Days events! We supply the cars and cover all repairs, but the work doesnt end there. The real work happens in the hands of our drivers, as they strip out the glass, remove the airbags, and make every modification needed to meet safety standards and track rules. It takes a lot of heart, grit, and elbow grease to get to the track.

Cars that don’t survive the race don’t go to waste. They’re donated to local fire stations to help first responders practice door extractions and rescue training for real-life car accidents. So even after the checkered flag waves, these cars keep serving a purpose!

Come cheer on our team and catch all the metal-bending, dirt-flying action this Thursday night at Harlan Community Park! See you at the track! 🏁