It’s been a great 40-plus years, but time is catching up with me. Story’s Garage, as we know it, will be closing, and I’ll be moving on to a new phase of life, on March 1, 2023. Fortunately, there are quite a few good, honest car care shops in our area. Among them: 

Strada Auto Repair, 610-935-9310, Route 113 and Township Line Road: Jules and his team have been VW and European car specialists for years, and their capabilities include Asian and American cars as well. I’ve known them for years and trust them implicitly. 

Ott’s Auto Center, 610-933-0222, on Route 23 about a mile east of my shop: Joe and his team focus more on American cars and trucks, but they’re familiar with Asian and European vehicles, too. Their body shop also does great work. I’ve known the Otts for probably 40 years, and you won’t find more honest and capable folks. 

George’s Ultimate Automotive Services, 610-917-3133, on Route 113 across from the Kimberton Fire Co. fairgrounds: Another capable, honest shop to whom I’ve referred a number of people over the years. They can handle just about anything, including big trucks. 

Steve’s Full Service Auto Center and Sales, 610-495-5430, in Parker Ford, about four miles west of my shop on Route 724. I don’t have personal experience with this shop, but I’ve heard nothing but good things about them. 

Superior Collision Service and Auto Repair, 610-917-3066, at 1010 Mowere Road: I don’t know if they actually do collision work at this point, but their reputation for mechanical service is excellent. 

Clark’s Auto Repair, 610-933-4277, at 1433 Pawlings Road: Honda/Acura specialists who’ve broadened their capabilities. Everyone seems to love them. 

Carter’s Automotive, 610-935-8810, on the corner of Routes 23 and 29 in front of Phoenixville Hospital: Tom Carter is the only other Saab specialist I know of in this area. Proceed with caution.  

I expect to continue to spend some time in my shop, working on my own projects and some of the really old cars and trucks that attracted me when I was a kid in the fifties and sixties. (I can remember sitting on a wall in my Connecticut hometown with my little brother, seeing how many of the new 1955 cars we could spot.) I’m not sure how long I’ll keep the shop phone going, but you’ll probably be able to reach me via email: Cliff@storysgarage.com. Thanks for all the great years!

 --Cliff Story