Tires, Exhaust & Honest Auto Repair in Cortland, Ohio.
Drop it off and we'll call you with a straight estimate. No surprises, no runaround, just the work done right.
A family shop where you're a name, not a number.
Folks around Cortland have pulled into our lot on State Route 5 since 1980. Come as you are. We'll explain what your car needs in plain English, give you a straight number, and let you decide. No pressure, no runaround.
- NAPA Auto Care Center
- Continental Tire Dealer
- Cooper Tire Authorized Retailer
- Goodyear Dealer
- SimpleTire Installer
- Serving Cortland since 1980, family-owned by the Freemans since 2012
Our promise
- 01 Straight answers, honest quotes.
Every diagnosis comes with a plain-English explanation and a straight number. You decide, no pressure.
- 02 Flat rates, not "we'll see."
You get a written estimate. Work doesn't start until you approve it. The final bill matches the estimate.
- 03 Local since 1980.
This is Cortland. We know your name, your car, and your budget. And we'll see you again.
Everything your car needs, under one roof.
Tires to exhaust to engine. We do it all without handing you off somewhere else.
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Tires
Continental, Cooper, Goodyear, and beyond: sale, install, rotation, balance, flat repair, TPMS. We stock what fits your vehicle and your budget.
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Exhaust & Mufflers
Full exhaust system work: repair, replacement, custom performance builds. We have a dedicated exhaust specialist on staff.
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Oil & Lube
Conventional and synthetic oil changes, filter swap, fluid top-off. In and out, usually under an hour.
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Brakes
Pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines. Full inspection included. We call you with a straight quote and wait for your go-ahead.
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Wheel Alignment
Computerized 4-wheel alignment that gets your tires wearing evenly and your car tracking straight.
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Engine & Diagnostics
Check-engine light, engine repair minor to major. We read the code, tell you what's wrong, then you decide.
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A/C Repair
Recharge, leak detection, compressor replacement. Back to cold air fast.
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Preventive Maintenance
Belts, hoses, cooling system, scheduled maintenance: the work that keeps you from breaking down later.
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Fleet Maintenance
Regular maintenance contracts for business fleets. Keeps your trucks on the road and your service records clean.
What bringing your car to us looks like.
The thing reviews keep saying: straight answers, no pressure. Here's the whole sequence.
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Call or book online
Reach us by phone or use the booking page to pick a time. We'll confirm same day. Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8–Noon.
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Drop it off, we diagnose
Most folks leave the car with us. We look it over the way we would our own, then call you with what we found. Plain English, no smoke and mirrors.
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You approve the work
Nothing happens without your green light. We give you a straight number, usually right over the phone. If you want to shop around, we understand. There's no pressure.
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Done right, explained clearly
When you pick up the car we walk you through exactly what we did, in plain English, not mechanic shorthand. The final bill matches the estimate you approved.
Don't take our word for it.
We don't ask anyone for reviews, and we don't filter them. The thread that runs through our Google reviews is the same every time: we showed them the problem, and we didn't push work they didn't need.
The work, not the promise.
Real jobs from the shop: daily drivers, work trucks, and the occasional muscle car and custom exhaust build.
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A Ford Raptor R out front on State Route 5
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A classic roadster out front on State Route 5
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Custom exhaust, fabricated and welded in-house
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Muscle-car work up on the lift
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Cutting and welding: exhaust work done on site
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A late-model Corvette in the shop
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Vintage pickup in for work
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A work truck in the lot on State Route 5
What people ask when they call.
Short answers to what most customers want to know.
- Do you work on all makes and models?
- Yes: domestic and import, passenger cars to light trucks and vans. If it rolls in, we can work on it.
- How long does a tire install take?
- Typically 45–60 minutes for a full set of four. Call ahead and we'll get you in and out.
- Do I need an appointment?
- Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments let us prepare and usually cut your wait time in half. Book online or call.
- Do you offer fleet accounts?
- Yes. We maintain fleet vehicles for area businesses. Call Rob to set up an account and discuss scheduling.
Ready to get it handled?
Walk-ins welcome. Online booking available. Or just call. We pick up.