Fairborn Auto Repair

Fairborn's Neighbor on Dayton-Xenia Road

Fairborn residents already know the drive to Beavercreek — you make it regularly. The Murphy's Autocare shop at 3815 Dayton-Xenia Rd sits about 10 minutes from downtown Fairborn and the Wright State University campus, right at the busy intersection with Colonel Glenn Highway. It's a practical, familiar drive you can fold into a morning commute or a lunch break errand.

Murphy's has served the east Dayton metro since Dave Murphy opened the original Beavercreek location in 1974. That's more than 50 years of serving the same communities, including Fairborn neighbors who've come to rely on a local shop that knows the area and the people in it.

Getting Here from Fairborn

From downtown Fairborn or WSU: Head west on Colonel Glenn Highway (you may know this stretch as the road that takes you past the Calamityville research facility). Continue west past the WSU campus and across I-675. You'll reach the intersection with Dayton-Xenia Rd in about 10 minutes from central Fairborn. Murphy's is right at that intersection — easy to spot on the left.

From the north Fairborn neighborhoods near Wright-Patterson AFB: Take the base perimeter roads south to Colonel Glenn, then head west to Dayton-Xenia. The shop is a straightforward shot from the Gate 12A side of the base.

Address: 3815 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45434
Phone: 937-426-2886
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm

What We Do

Our Beavercreek technicians are ASE Master Certified and work on all makes and models. Whether you're driving a daily commuter, a pickup truck, a campus car, or a hybrid, we handle it all. Services include:

• Oil changes and factory-scheduled maintenance
• Brake inspection and repair
• Tire sales, rotation, balancing, and replacement
• Engine diagnostics and repair
• Transmission service
• Shocks, struts, and suspension work
• Air conditioning repair
• Timing belt replacement

Before any work is done, we perform a digital inspection and send the full photo report to your phone. You see what we see, you approve what makes sense, and nothing happens without your go-ahead.

For Wright State Students and Faculty

WSU's campus is a 10-minute drive from our shop, and we see a lot of student and faculty vehicles. If you're a student bringing a car from home, a commuter faculty member, or a resident student who keeps their vehicle on or near campus, we're your closest independent shop.

A few things worth knowing if you're a first-time car owner or new to the area: we'll walk you through the digital inspection report, explain what we found in plain language, and give you honest advice about what needs attention now versus what can wait. No pressure, no jargon.

We also offer shuttle service, which means you can drop your car off in the morning and get to campus or work while we take care of it.

For Fairborn Families

Fairborn is a close-knit community, and many of our long-term customers are families who've been coming to Murphy's across multiple generations. From the family minivan to the teenager's first car, we treat every vehicle with the same attention.

If you're managing multiple vehicles — a common reality for families with working adults and driving-age kids — we can keep track of maintenance schedules across all of them. Let your service advisor know and we'll make sure everyone's vehicle is on the right maintenance schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy's convenient for Wright State University students?

Yes. Our Beavercreek shop is about 10 minutes from WSU's campus via Colonel Glenn Highway heading west. It's one of the closest full-service independent shops to the university. We're familiar with the constraints students face — limited time, tight budgets — and we'll give you an honest assessment of what your car actually needs.

Do you service vehicles owned by military personnel from Wright-Patterson?

Absolutely. We serve a lot of active-duty personnel, veterans, and civilian employees from Wright-Patt. We understand PCS moves, deployment timelines, and the importance of having a reliable vehicle for families on base. Let us know your situation and we'll work to accommodate your schedule.

What if my car breaks down on Colonel Glenn Highway?

Give us a call at 937-426-2886. Depending on where you are and the nature of the issue, we can advise on next steps or help arrange to get your vehicle to the shop. We're right at the Dayton-Xenia Rd intersection, so if the car can make it that far, you're already at our door.

Do you work on foreign-made vehicles?

Yes. Our technicians work on domestic vehicles, Japanese and European imports, and hybrid models. If you drive it, we can service it.

Call us at 937-426-2886 or stop by 3815 Dayton-Xenia Rd in Beavercreek. We're open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm.