Network of Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals

06/02/2026

🚗☀️ Phoenix heat is brutal on your battery. If your car is slow to start or your lights seem dim, don’t wait until you’re stranded in a parking lot at 4 p.m. A quick battery check now can save you a miserable summer breakdown. Call one of our shops today! Good Works Auto Repair, Knudsen's Auto Specialist's, Martin's Auto Repair

06/01/2026

Strange noises are your car’s way of asking for help. Squealing, grinding, rattling or hissing should never be ignored, especially before summer travel season kicks into high gear.
Need a mechanic? We got you!
Good Works Auto Repair
Knudsen's Auto Specialist's
Martin's Auto Repair

05/29/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A Phoenix Legacy Continues: Hi-Tech Car Care Passes the Keys to Martin's Auto Repair

Two of Phoenix’s most trusted, award-winning NARPRO family shops carry a tradition of excellence forward

PHOENIX (May 29, 2026) — After more than seven decades of award-winning service in the Phoenix community, Hi-Tech Car Care owner Jim Garnand is closing the doors on his family’s storied shop, with his final day of operations set for May 29, 2026. Garnand is personally recommending Martin’s Auto Repair, located at 3636 N. 16th St. in Phoenix, as his shop of choice for the drivers who trusted Hi-Tech for years.

The move unites two of Phoenix’s most decorated independent auto repair families. Hi-Tech Car Care, founded in 1948 by Otis Garnand and carried through three generations to Jim, built its reputation as a consistent AAA Top Shop Award winner for more than two decades, an ASE Blue Seal facility and the first certified Green Business in the auto repair industry in Phoenix.

Martin’s Auto Repair, in operation since 1971 and now led by second-generation owner David Martin, holds a Quality Business Award ranking of No. 1 — voted “The Best Mechanic in Phoenix” with a quality score above 95 percent.
Both shops are long-standing members of NARPRO (Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals), the statewide network that recommends only independent, family-owned Arizona shops that have passed 26 rigorous evaluations covering certifications, customer service, facilities management and community service.

“There is no one I trust more with my customers than David Martin,” said Jim Garnand, third-generation owner of Hi-Tech Car Care. “We’ve both built our reputations the same way — by doing right by people, every single time. My customers have been family to me, and I know David will treat them exactly the same way.”

“Jim and Hi-Tech Car Care represent exactly what independent, family-owned auto repair is supposed to look like, which is integrity, longevity and a genuine connection to the community,” said David Martin, owner of Martin’s Auto Repair. “We are honored by his trust, and we will take care of every customer he sends our way.”

Former Hi-Tech Car Care customers can learn more about Martin’s Auto Repair directly at www.martinsautorepair.com.

Hi-Tech Car Care’s departure leaves the NARPRO network with three remaining recommended shops serving the greater Phoenix area: Martin’s Auto Repair, 3636 N. 16th St., Phoenix; Knudsen’s Auto Specialists, 12804 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix; and Good Works Auto Repair, 2348 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe. Drivers can find contact information and directions for all three shops at www.NARPRO.com.
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About NARPRO (Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals)
NARPRO only recommends independent, family-owned, full-service Arizona auto repair shops that have passed 26 rigorous tests of their certifications, customer service, performance, facilities management and auto repair standards record of service to the community. Drivers may visit www.NARPRO.com to find recommended shops near their work or home.

05/29/2026

Some shop humor...

05/28/2026

🚗 Summer road trips are right around the corner! Don’t let unexpected car repairs drain your travel budget. Spend $499 or more using Synchrony Car Care at Good Works Auto Repair and get 15% back (up to $150) on a prepaid Visa! Offer ends July 6th.

Learn more and schedule your service today 👉 https://goodworksautorepair.com/financing/

Make payments on your auto repair! Good Works Auto Repair offers financing options for your car maintenance needs in Tempe, Gilbert and the East Valley AZ.

05/28/2026

Did you know that historically, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day sees a spike in traffic accidents? Let's work together to reverse this trend during these 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. By focusing on safe driving habits, we can all contribute to safer roads. https://www.travelers.com/resources/business-topics/driver-fleet-safety/4-summer-driving-hazards-to-be-aware-of

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Are you seeing prices going up on oil changes?

Drivers across Arizona are seeing rising prices for synthetic oil changes, and experts say global conflicts in the Middle East are a major reason why. Damage...

05/27/2026

Listen to Smokey!

Go with the flow! 📉 I made a chart to keep your road trip on the right track.

Sparks from your vehicle can start a wildfire, so take a look and see if you’re following the safest route. Visit my website, SmokeyBear.com, for more tips.