Dan’s Auto Center

Specialties

Driveability problems

Engine performance analysis

Anti-​lock brake service

Trans and clutch work

Pre-​purchase inspections

Scheduled maintenance

Suspension and wheel alignment

Electrical systems

Climate control (A/​C & heating)

Vehicle steam cleaning

All of Dan’s Auto Center technicians are skilled and trained in all aspects of car care and maintenance. With Dan’s personal follow up and supervision, you get more value for your car care dollar.

History

Established in 1978.

Dan’s Auto Center officially opened its doors in Dec. of 1978, out of the need to supplement the income Dan made by teaching. It started out as a one car garage. By June of 1979, Dan had resigned from teaching, and through the summer until opening day of August 13, 1979, he and other willing and faithful friends and relatives helped prepare a small shop north of town.

It was a «one man shop» with Sally working part time to do «books and banking». Sally took a long leave of absence in 1980 to raise newborn twins and a two year old toddler.

As the years went by, employees were hired, walls were knocked out for expansion and finally, in 1984 Dan built his dream shop.

With the bigger facility, built just as Dan had designed and planned, the shop was able to take in more work and perform more efficiently.

Many years have passed, but Dan’s Auto still continues to grow by updating equipment and by training and education in order to best meet the customer’s needs.

Meet the Business Owner

Dan W.

Business Owner

Dan’s desire is to continue to see the shop grow by constantly updating equipment and by participating in ongoing training, all of this to benefit you, his customer. He and wife Sally make sure the goals of good customer service and quality workmanship at fair prices are upheld with each work order.

Dan has been active in the community with donations of time and finances to Young Life, Mt. Area Little League, Yosemite High School Sports, Oakhurst Kiwanis, Sunrise Rotary, Sierra Pines Church, various Missions groups: including YWAM, Wycliff, and Bibles for the World.

Dan has a great concern for Vocational Education in our public schools and has been actively involved in lobbying for this cause.

Dan was chosen in 1996 as College Automotive Teacher’s Association’s Industry Person of the Year.

In 1997 the Car Care Council selected Dan’s Auto Center as one of their Car Care Inspection Centers. Only 5% of all shops in the USA are able to meet the criteria to become a registered center.