Auto Repair Near Kettering, OH
Most Kettering drivers who use Murphy's go to the Centerville shop at 100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459, about 10 to 15 minutes south. It is a family-owned shop with ASE-certified technicians, open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm. Call 937-433-0140 or book online, and the free shuttle gets you back to Kettering 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.
Getting to Murphy's from Kettering
Far Hills Avenue is State Route 48, and it becomes Main Street in Centerville. From central and west Kettering, head south on Far Hills and stay on 48. The shop is on North Main, just before the Four Corners at Main and Franklin in Uptown Centerville.
From the east side of Kettering, Wilmington Pike also runs south toward Centerville. The address link above opens turn-by-turn directions from wherever you are. Drivers in north Kettering near I-675 may find the Beavercreek shop at 3815 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432 just as close.
What should Kettering drivers look for in a repair shop?
A shop that shows you the problem, asks before it fixes anything, and puts a warranty in writing. Here is how that works at Murphy's:
- You see what the technician sees. Every vehicle gets a digital inspection, with photos and video sent to your phone or email.
- Nothing starts without your OK. You see what needs attention now and what can wait, and no repair begins until you approve it.
- The work is warrantied. Repairs carry a 36-month/36,000-mile warranty, as described on our About page.
- The technicians are certified. Technicians are ASE certified, and senior technicians hold ASE Master Certification.
- A second opinion is free. If another shop quoted you a repair, the second-opinion consultation is on the always-free list, along with check engine light code reading and a courtesy inspection.
How long does a car repair take?
It depends on the job and the parts. After the digital inspection, the service advisor tells you what the work involves and when the car should be ready, before you approve anything. For a longer repair, the complimentary shuttle gets you to work or home, and a complimentary rental car comes with qualifying repairs. The shop opens at 7:30am, so you can drop off on the way to work.
What Murphy's Offers Kettering Vehicles
The Centerville team works on all makes and models: domestic, import, and hybrid, from routine maintenance to larger repairs.
- Oil changes and manufacturer-scheduled maintenance
- Brake service and rotor replacement
- Tire sales, rotation, balancing, and alignment (Tire Rack recommended installer)
- Engine diagnostics and repair
- Transmission service
- Shocks, struts, and suspension
- Air conditioning repair and recharge
- Timing belt and accessory drive belt replacement
The shop also services light-duty diesel trucks and SUVs: Duramax, Powerstroke, Cummins, and EcoDiesel. See Kettering diesel repair. Make-specific pages: Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Acura, Jeep, and hybrids.
A Family-Owned Shop
Dave Murphy started as a technician at the original Beavercreek shop in 1974, and the family bought it in 1994. In 2021 the Murphys took over Summers Tire Car Care Center, a family-owned business that had served Centerville for more than 50 years, and kept its staff. That shop is the closest Murphy's to Kettering. More about the shop is on Centerville auto repair.
Murphy's is independent: no franchise quotas and no scripted upsell. Your service advisor talks with you about what your car needs and what can wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Murphy's Centerville from Kettering?
From most of Kettering, the Centerville shop at 100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459 is about 10 to 15 minutes south. Far Hills Avenue (State Route 48) becomes Main Street in Centerville, so it is a straight drive.
Does Murphy's have a Kettering location?
No. The Centerville shop at 100 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459 (937-433-0140) is the closest Murphy's to most of Kettering. Drivers in north Kettering near I-675 may find the Beavercreek shop at 3815 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432 (937-426-2886) just as close.
Do I need an appointment?
An appointment gets your vehicle in faster, and walk-ins are welcome. Call 937-433-0140 or book online, and a service advisor confirms the bay time before work starts.
Can I drop off my car before work?
Yes. The Centerville shop opens at 7:30am Monday through Friday. A complimentary shuttle can take you to work or home while the car is in the shop.
Do you work on all car brands?
Yes. The Centerville shop works on domestic cars, Japanese and European imports, trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and light-duty diesels.
What warranty comes with repairs?
Repairs carry a 36-month/36,000-mile warranty, as described on our About page.
Give Us a Call to Schedule Your AppointmentWe help keep your diesel vehicle on the road with our Diesel Services
- Diesel oil & filter changes (all weights)
- Fuel filter replacement
- Air filter & induction system service
- Cooling system service
- Oil pump belt service (3.0L Duramax)
- Check engine light diagnosis
- Low oil pressure diagnostics
- Fuel system testing
- Turbocharger diagnostics & replacement
- Glow plug & starting system service
- Injector replacement
- EGR system repairs
- DEF system diagnosis & repair
- High-pressure fuel system repairs
Common engines we service: 3.0L Duramax (Mini Max), 6.6L Duramax, 6.7L Powerstroke, 6.7L Cummins, EcoDiesel platforms
Murphy's Autocare's ASE Certified Technicians are qualified to perform factory scheduled maintenance on all Foreign, Domestic, and Hybrid models. We will also work with you to determine the ideal scheduled maintenance for your vehicle.
- Factory Scheduled maintenance programs: 30K, 60K, 90K+
- Safety & Emissions Inspections
- Trip Inspections
- Maintenance Inspections
- Check Engine Light Diagnostics
- Oil changes: Synthetic, High Mileage, and Diesel
- Fluid Flushing Services: Transmission, Brake, Power
- Steering, Anti-freeze, Differential, Transfer case.
- Air Conditioning system maintenance
- Engine Tune-up
- Timing belt service
- Filter replacement
- Belts and Hose replacement
- Fuel injection system cleaning for gas and diesel
- Battery replacement
- Brake pad and shoe replacement
- Software up-dates, Re -flashing of PCM, BCM
- Pre-Purchase Inspections
- Fleet Solutions for Lubricant and Fluid Analysis
- Spectro Scientific MircoLab30 Oil Life Analysis
We help keep your vehicle on the road with our Repair Services. We offer a full line of repair services, including engine repair, transmission repair, brake repair, and more for all on foreign and domestic cars, foreign and domestic trucks, ATV's, RV's, and lawn equipment.
- Diagnostic services for all systems.
- Check Engine Light service
- All Major to Minor repairs
- Engine repair and Replacement
- Emission Controls
- Transmission repair and replacement
- Clutch service and replacement
- Differential repair and replacement
- Electrical system diagnosis, repair and replacement.
- A/C diagnosis and repair
- Heater system diagnosis and repair
- Radiator and Cooling system service and repair
- Suspension Diagnosis and component replacement
- Alignment, Two and Four wheel, modified and altered vehicles
- Exhaust repair and replacement
- Struts and shock replacement
- Window glass and door electrical repair
- Windshield replacement
- Sun roof repair
Murphy's Autocare is Dayton's Number 1 tire sales and service center with a complete line of quality tires and services. We also offer a full line of tire services, including tire sales, tire repair, tire rotation, tire balancing, and tire installation for all on foreign and domestic cars, foreign and domestic trucks, ATV's, RV's, and lawn equipment.
- New tire sales, all major brands
- Tire and Wheel vibration diagnosis
- Tire Rack recommended installer
- Tire and Wheel Balancing
- Tire Rotation
