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Everything you need to know about booking, pricing, repairs, and what to expect at Dave’s Mechanic Shop. Don’t see your question? Give us a call.
General
We’re at 601 S. Tibbs Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241 — on the Westside, easy to reach from Speedway, Ben Davis, Beech Grove, and surrounding areas.
We’re open Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. We’re closed on weekends. Book online or call ahead to guarantee your spot.
We’re 100% independent. Dave owns and operates the shop himself. That means you deal directly with the mechanic — no middlemen, no service writers, no runaround.
Yes — domestic and import, gas and diesel. If you’re unsure whether we can handle your specific vehicle, just call us at 317-516-7349 and we’ll let you know right away.
Yes, on every repair. We stand behind our work. If something we fixed isn’t right, bring it back and we’ll make it right. Details vary by repair type — ask us when you book.
Pricing & estimates
It depends on the repair. We give you a clear, written estimate before we do anything. We don’t start work until you approve the quote. No hidden fees, no surprise charges.
We charge a diagnostic fee for check engine lights and complex electrical issues. In most cases the diagnostic fee is applied toward the cost of the repair if you proceed. We’ll always tell you upfront.
Always. We call you with a full breakdown before touching your car. You’ll know exactly what needs to be done, why, and what it costs. You say yes or no — no pressure.
Contact us to discuss your situation. We work with customers on a case-by-case basis. Call 317-516-7349 to talk through options before your appointment.
Booking & appointments
You can book online or call us at 317-516-7349. We recommend booking in advance — we do get busy, especially for diagnostics and performance work.
It depends on the repair. Simple services like oil changes can be same-day. More complex repairs like transmissions or builds may take several days. We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront — and we’ll call if anything changes.
Yes — if you need to drop off before we open, contact us to arrange an early drop. We’ll make sure we have your info and keys secured.
We don’t currently offer loaner vehicles. We recommend arranging a ride if your repair will take more than a day. Uber and Lyft are both available in our area.
Just call or email us as soon as you know. We appreciate as much notice as possible so we can offer the slot to another customer. No cancellation fees — we’re a small shop and we understand life happens.
Services & repairs
Engine Diagnostics, Brake Repair, Oil Changes, Transmission Repair, AC Repair, Suspension Repair, Electrical Repair, Exhaust & Muffler, and ECU Tuning. All work is done in-house.
Yes, in most cases. Book online and we’ll get you in and out. Every oil change includes a multi-point inspection so you know exactly what’s going on with your vehicle.
Book a diagnostic appointment. A check engine light can mean dozens of different things — we use professional equipment to find the actual cause, not just clear the code. We’ll call you with results and options before doing any work.
We use quality OEM and OEM-equivalent parts depending on the repair and your preference. We’ll always tell you what we’re using and why. If you have a preference, let us know when you book.
Performance work
Yes — it’s one of our specialties. Dave tunes his own race car, so every map we write comes from real track experience. We do street tunes, track maps, and full race calibrations.
Most street tunes on stock or lightly modified cars see 15–40whp gains. Cars with more supporting mods can see significantly more. We’ll give you honest, realistic expectations in your consultation — no overpromising.
Yes. From track day prep to full race builds, we handle it all in-house. Contact us to discuss your project and we’ll put together a build plan.
Ready when you are
Still have questions?
Call Dave directly or send us a message. We’re happy to talk through anything before you book.