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Universal Auto Repair Universal Auto Repair is Philadelphia’s trusted full service automotive shop. We provide our custo We have followed that rule for over 20 years.

At Universal Auto Repair, we believe taking care of your vehicle should feel straightforward, honest, and stress-free. Located in Philadelphia, PA, our family-owned auto repair shop is built around one simple idea: providing dependable auto repair services that local drivers can truly rely on.

Serving drivers across Philadelphia, Abington, Jenkintown, Glenside, and surrounding communities means the team at Unive...
10/13/2026

Serving drivers across Philadelphia, Abington, Jenkintown, Glenside, and surrounding communities means the team at Universal Auto Repair sees a wide variety of vehicles, driving habits, and road conditions. That exposure across different areas builds a depth of experience that benefits every customer who comes through the door.

Steering and suspension work quietly in the background on every drive - absorbing bumps, keeping tires in contact with t...
10/09/2026

Steering and suspension work quietly in the background on every drive - absorbing bumps, keeping tires in contact with the road, and helping the driver maintain control. Most drivers do not think about these systems until something feels unusual. Learning the basics of how they work can help you recognize early signs of wear.

What exactly happens during a vehicle inspection in Pennsylvania? The PA state inspection process covers lighting system...
10/08/2026

What exactly happens during a vehicle inspection in Pennsylvania? The PA state inspection process covers lighting systems, steering, brakes, tires, windshield wipers, horn, and more. It is a standardized review designed to confirm that vehicles on the road meet minimum safety requirements set by the state.

The Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood has a long tradition of local businesses that know their customers by name. Univ...
10/07/2026

The Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood has a long tradition of local businesses that know their customers by name. Universal Auto Repair has been part of that fabric on Rhawn St since 2006, building relationships one vehicle at a time with drivers from across the Philadelphia area and beyond.

Brake pads are designed with a wear indicator - a small metal tab that creates a squealing sound when the pad material g...
10/06/2026

Brake pads are designed with a wear indicator - a small metal tab that creates a squealing sound when the pad material gets too thin. That noise is not a malfunction; it is the system doing exactly what it was built to do. If you hear it, it is the vehicle communicating that an inspection is worth scheduling soon.

There is something satisfying about diagnosing a car that stumped someone else. The technicians here at Universal Auto R...
10/05/2026

There is something satisfying about diagnosing a car that stumped someone else. The technicians here at Universal Auto Repair in Philadelphia work on both foreign and domestic vehicles, and no two days look quite the same. From a check engine light that turns out to be something simple to a complex electrical issue that takes real detective work - variety keeps the craft sharp.

Did you know that tire pressure drops roughly one PSI for every 10-degree Fahrenheit decrease in temperature? As fall se...
10/02/2026

Did you know that tire pressure drops roughly one PSI for every 10-degree Fahrenheit decrease in temperature? As fall settles into the Philadelphia area, keeping an eye on your tire inflation is one of the simplest ways to maintain fuel efficiency and even tread wear throughout the season.

Fall is here in Philadelphia, and the season brings more than colorful leaves - cooler temperatures can affect tire pres...
10/01/2026

Fall is here in Philadelphia, and the season brings more than colorful leaves - cooler temperatures can affect tire pressure, battery performance, and engine fluids. At Universal Auto Repair, we welcome every October as a reminder to give your vehicle the attention it deserves before winter knocks on the door.

September in Philadelphia means the roads start to change - morning dew, fallen leaves collecting in gutters, and the oc...
09/30/2026

September in Philadelphia means the roads start to change - morning dew, fallen leaves collecting in gutters, and the occasional early fog. These conditions affect visibility and road traction in ways that are easy to underestimate. It is a natural point in the year to think about wiper blades, tire tread depth, and lighting systems as the season shifts toward longer nights.

Long-time mechanics develop something that is difficult to quantify - a feel for how a vehicle should sound, respond, an...
09/29/2026

Long-time mechanics develop something that is difficult to quantify - a feel for how a vehicle should sound, respond, and perform based on years of working across makes and models. That accumulated experience shapes how problems are approached, how symptoms are interpreted, and how efficiently a diagnosis comes together. It is one of the real advantages of a shop with deep roots in its craft.

Address

447 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA
19111

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+12157222322

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