Maher's Garage

07/20/2024

Dave never got to go with Matt to watch him drag race. I went last night for the first time and felt he was definitely there with us.

01/30/2024

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01/30/2024

Dave loved his business! So hard closing the doors forever

01/28/2024

My dad dave passed yesterday morning. I did cpr on him till ambulance showed up they rushed him to the e.r. but there was nothing they could do. My dad meant everything to me he was my best friend. He was a very honest business man. I miss him alot. Our family has decided we will have to close the business. Thank you to all our customers over the years dave and the family very much appreciate you.

06/16/2023

Due to storms this morning garage phone isn't working. If you need to setup appointments Call Dave's cell phone 814 931 3267

12/11/2022

12/10/2022

The unfortunate truth of owning and or running a businesses...

Running a business is really hard.

What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe stress and anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid back people.

People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.

Friends and family will expect discounts and people will value you and your hard work less than a big chain store.

You have to worry about if you forget to email/message or call someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them? Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages, emails and phone calls.

Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work life balance. You need to be the director, the worker, the admin, the marketing team, the accountant, the cleaner... All while being a parent, a husband or a wife, family support, friend... it’s one of the hardest things you will try and balance. If you give your time, you will sacrifice financial benefit. If you strive for financial benefit, you will have to sacrifice your time. It’s just the way it goes when your business is relying on you to survive and you’re relying on your business to provide!

There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5 years. If they are successful they are overwhelmed. It takes a toll. It’s freaking exhausting. Especially the past couple of years when so much has been out of our control.

Here’s a small reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives. Be kind, be patient, support small businesses... and hopefully more of us will stick around!

09/15/2022

Nice paint job by Dave

09/13/2022

Now's the time to get your vehicle's bodywork and welding done before winter sets in. Call Dave to get your free estate today

04/16/2022

If you can't reach Dave at the shop number. You can call his new cell number 8149313267