Port Clinton Auto Repair

Port Clinton Auto Repair We are a family-owned auto shop that has been dedicated to friendly, professional service since 1949. in 2004. In 1973 Jack's son Kim joined the business.

Port Clinton Auto Repair is a full service automotive repair shop, service center, located in Port Clinton, Ohio on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. We are family owned and operated and have been providing friendly, reliable, affordable automotive repair and maintenance in Ottawa County since 1949. At Port Clinton Auto Repair we are completely dedicated to our customers and offer a level of pers

onal service that cannot be found in the chain stores, and are your car dealership alternative. Port Clinton Auto Repair was started in 1949 by Jack Smith, and in the early days was called Jack’s Friendly Mobile gas station. The original shop was located at 210 West Perry on the corner, across from the Jet Express, for 54 years and moved to our new location at 222 Buckeye Blvd. Jack’s motto was affordable, friendly & trusted automobile service. In 1987 Kim took over as owner & operator and changed the name to The Muffler Smiths, Inc. Kim says the customers are what are so great about this business, they become like family! In 2008 Kim's wife Lisa joined Kim in the business. In 2018 Kim & Lisa changed the name to Port Clinton Auto Repair. We are committed to serving our community and we hope to see you soon!

09/03/2026

★★★★★
"Great service and pricing. Also appreciated that they were able to squeeze me in on very short notice."
- T. T.

Every mechanic knows that your nose can diagnose a car problem almost as fast as a computer scan!Which of these auto sme...
09/03/2026

Every mechanic knows that your nose can diagnose a car problem almost as fast as a computer scan!

Which of these auto smells makes you cringe the most? 👇

A) Sweet & Maple-y: (Leaking engine coolant!)
B) Damp, Moldy Towel: (A choked-up cabin air filter or clogged A/C drain line!) 🍃
C) Burnt Toast: (Electrical short or slipping clutch!) 🍞
D) Rotten Eggs: (A failing catalytic converter!) 🥚

Drop your letter in the comments!

Noticing it takes extra arm strength to turn the wheel when parallel parking or pulling into a spot? Your power steering...
09/03/2026

Noticing it takes extra arm strength to turn the wheel when parallel parking or pulling into a spot? Your power steering fluid might be low, or the fluid has degraded from heat and friction. Clean fluid allows smooth, effortless turning with a single finger. If your wheel is groaning or feeling heavy, turn to the team at Port Clinton Auto Repair for a fluid check! 🛞💪

09/01/2026

Seeing smoke or smelling something burning under the hood is every driver’s worst nightmare. Do you know the exact steps to take if your car catches fire? If not, check out these rules in this article.

Keep your car safe with regular maintenance checks, and swing by the shop anytime!

09/01/2026

★★★★★
"After a thorough but routine maintenence check from the mechanics, I was given the options of what needed repair, plus suggestions. There was no pressure of certain repairs. The management kept me updated as the work progressed, plus my car was ready sooner than expected. I definitely recommend this business !!"
- R. P.

A misaligned suspension doesn't just make driving annoying. It chews up your expensive tires unevenly, shortening their ...
09/01/2026

A misaligned suspension doesn't just make driving annoying. It chews up your expensive tires unevenly, shortening their lifespan by thousands of miles. If your tires are wearing thin on just the inside or outside edges, your alignment is off! A wheel alignment restores straight-line tracking and keeps your tire investment protected. Get one at Port Clinton Auto Repair in Port Clinton.

Our advanced computerized diagnostics read real-time data streams to pinpoint the exact root cause. Let our team save yo...
08/30/2026

Our advanced computerized diagnostics read real-time data streams to pinpoint the exact root cause. Let our team save you time and prevent unnecessary parts swapping. Let’s decode that mystery light!

08/28/2026

★★★★★
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- J. R.

08/28/2026

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- G. E.

08/28/2026

★★★★★
"This is the kindest, most reliable shop I have EVER done business with. I always recommend Port Clinton auto repair 👍👍👍👍"
- X. C.

Address

222 Buckeye Boulevard
Port Clinton, OH
43452

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+14197345184

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