Centerville Auto Repair

Auto Repair in Centerville, OH

Murphy's Autocare Centerville is a family-owned repair and tire shop at 100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459, on Main Street just north of the Four Corners at Main and Franklin. ASE-certified technicians work on all makes, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm. Call 937-433-0140 or book online, and the free shuttle gets you home or to work while the car is in the shop.

Address: 100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Phone: 937-433-0140
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Book online: Schedule an appointment and choose the Centerville shop.

Why do Centerville drivers trust Murphy's?

You see the problem before you pay to fix it. Technicians do a digital vehicle inspection and send photos and video to your phone or email, and no repair starts until you approve it. Repairs carry a 36-month/36,000-mile warranty, as described on our About page, and a second-opinion consultation is free.

The shop has a long Centerville history. Until 2021 it was Summers Tire Car Care Center, a family-owned business that served Centerville and nearby towns for more than 50 years. In March 2021, Dave and Jan Murphy bought it, kept its staff, and reopened it as Murphy's Autocare Centerville. It is the second Murphy's shop after the original Beavercreek location, where Dave Murphy started as a technician in 1974 and which the family has owned since 1994. Technicians are ASE certified, and senior technicians hold ASE Master Certification.

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Where can I buy tires and get an alignment in Centerville?

Right here on North Main. The old Summers Tire shop still sells and installs tires. Tire sales and service covers all major brands, mounting, balancing, rotation, and tire and wheel vibration diagnosis. Alignments are two-wheel or four-wheel, including modified and altered vehicles.

Murphy's is a Tire Rack recommended installer, so you can order tires online, have them shipped to the Centerville shop, and book the install. The alignment check is on the always-free list. The alignment itself is a paid repair.

Need tires or an alignment? Call 937-433-0140 or book online and choose the Centerville shop.

Do I need an alignment with new tires?

Not every time, but it is the cheapest way to protect a new set. Get one with the install when:

• the old tires wore unevenly, such as one edge balder than the other
• the car pulls to one side, or the steering wheel sits off-center on a straight road
• the car hit a pothole or curb hard since the last alignment
• steering or suspension parts, such as tie rods, struts, or control arms, were replaced

If none of those apply, ask for the free alignment check when you book. It shows whether the wheel angles are in spec before the new tread starts to wear.

What is the difference between an alignment, balancing, and rotation?

They fix different problems.

• Alignment sets the angles of the wheels (camber, caster, and toe) so the tires point straight and sit flat on the road. It fixes pulling, a crooked steering wheel, and wear on one edge.
• Balancing adds small weights so each tire and wheel spins evenly. It fixes a vibration that shows up at highway speed. See why does my car vibrate at 65 mph.
• Rotation moves each tire to a different position so all four wear at the same rate, usually every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. See how often should you rotate your tires.

How often should I get an alignment?

Check it once a year, every time you buy tires, and after any hard pothole or curb hit. If your owner's manual lists an interval, follow it. Winter potholes knock a lot of Dayton-area cars out of spec, so spring is a good time for the check. The spring car care checklist for Dayton drivers covers what else to look at after winter. The check is free, so finding out costs nothing.

Work Done at the Centerville Shop

The team works on all makes and models: domestic and import cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, hybrids, and light-duty fleet vehicles.

• Oil changes and factory-scheduled maintenance (30K, 60K, 90K)
• Brake service and rotor replacement
• Tire sales, rotation, balancing, and alignment (Tire Rack recommended installer)
• Check engine light and engine diagnostics
• Transmission service and repair
• Shocks, struts, and suspension
• Air conditioning repair and recharge
• Timing belt and accessory drive belt service

The shop also services light-duty diesel trucks, SUVs, and vans: 3.0L Duramax (Mini Max), 6.6L Duramax, 6.7L Powerstroke, 6.7L Cummins, and EcoDiesel. That includes diesel oil changes, turbo diagnostics, injectors, and DEF system repair. See Centerville diesel repair.

Full service lists: repair, maintenance, diesel, and fleet. Make-specific pages: Toyota, Lexus, Acura, and Volkswagen.

How a Visit Works

1. Book. Call 937-433-0140 or book online. A service advisor confirms the bay time before work starts.
2. Inspect. Technicians do a digital vehicle inspection and send photos and video to your phone or email.
3. Approve. You see what needs attention now and what can wait. No repair starts until you approve it.

What Every Visit Includes

• Complimentary shuttle home or to work while your vehicle is in the shop
• Free vehicle pick-up and delivery, and other always-free services such as code reading, alignment checks, and A/C performance checks
• Complimentary rental cars with qualifying repairs
• 36-month/36,000-mile warranty, as described on our About page
• Payment by cash, personal check, or major credit card; ask about financing for larger repairs

Areas Served

Customers come from Centerville, Washington Township, Kettering, Miamisburg, Springboro, and the south side of Dayton. The shop sits on Main Street, which is State Route 48 through town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Murphy's Autocare in Centerville?

100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459, on Main Street (State Route 48) just north of the Four Corners at Main and Franklin in Uptown Centerville. Call 937-433-0140.

What are the hours at the Centerville shop?

Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm. The shop is closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours match the Beavercreek shop.

Can I buy tires at Murphy's in Centerville?

Yes. The Centerville shop sells all major tire brands and handles mounting, balancing, rotation, and two- and four-wheel alignment. It is a Tire Rack recommended installer, so you can order online and have the tires shipped to the shop. The shop was Summers Tire Car Care Center, a family-owned tire and repair business that served Centerville for more than 50 years, until Murphy's took it over in 2021.

Do I need an alignment with new tires?

Not every time. Get one if the old tires wore unevenly, the car pulls, the steering wheel sits off-center, or the car hit a pothole or curb hard. Otherwise, ask for the free alignment check when you book the install, so the new set starts out in spec.

Which shop should Kettering or Springboro drivers use?

Most Kettering and Springboro customers use the Centerville shop at 100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459 (937-433-0140). If you are closer to the east side of the Miami Valley, Beavercreek at 3815 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432 is available at 937-426-2886.

Do you work on diesel trucks in Centerville?

Yes. The Centerville shop services light-duty diesel trucks, SUVs, and vans, including 3.0L and 6.6L Duramax, 6.7L Powerstroke, 6.7L Cummins, and EcoDiesel engines.