Schafer's Automotive

Schafer's Automotive is an independent auto repair shop on South Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia, handling routine maintenance through engine, transmission and diagnostic work on domestic and import cars, SUVs and trucks. The shop's ASE-certified technicians offer oil changes, brake work, alignments, state inspections, tire sales, shocks and struts, and A/C service, and the team works on both newer and older vehicles.

The shop is family-owned, with Mike Schafer, who started in the shop in 1999, running the business since 2014. Customers can book online or walk in on weekdays, and the waiting room has free Wi-Fi, snacks and a kids' play area. Financing is available for qualifying repairs, and the shop offers discounts to military, senior and disabled customers. Weekday hours run from 8 AM to 5 PM, and the shop also serves drivers from Camden, New Jersey.