Alternative Auto Care

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Alternative Auto Care Woman-owned Columbus auto repair since 1983. ASE certified. All makes & models. Nationwide warranty. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 AM to 6 PM

10/23/2026

💜 Honest auto repair? Absolutely.😎

Proud of such an awesome review! 👏

We love hearing feedback like this because it speaks to something we've believed in since 1983: Great auto repair starts with trust.

Our goal isn't to find more things to fix. It's to help you understand your vehicle, make informed decisions, and get back on the road with confidence.

A huge THANK YOU to this customer for sharing their experience and trusting our team!

That's auto repair, the ALTERNATIVE way!

10/22/2026

💜💚 GREAT TEAM. GREAT SERVICE. ZERO GUESSWORK. 🔧

Around here, we know our way around an engine, but we also know that great auto repair is about more than what happens under the hood!

No confusing car talk. No unnecessary pressure. Just skilled mechanics, honest recommendations, and a team that genuinely loves what they do.

🚗 All makes and models
🔧 ASE-certified technicians
💜 Proudly woman-owned since 1983
💚 Serving Columbus and the Short North for over 40 years!

Good people. Great service. Auto repair, the ALTERNATIVE way!

10/21/2026

At Alternative Auto Care, our 24/7 secure key drop makes it easy to drop off your vehicle when it’s convenient for YOU.

🌙 Before work? Absolutely.
☀️ After hours? We’ve got you.
🔑 Weekend drop-off? No problem!

Because taking care of your car should fit into your life, not the other way around.

Your car. Your schedule. Our commitment to convenience.

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and on average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with bre...
10/21/2026

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and on average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. Help Alternative Auto Care put the brakes on breast cancer by contributing to Brakes for Breasts!

Have a qualifying brake service performed by October 31 to earn up to $40 via rebate that you can choose to donate to the Breast Cancer Vaccine Research fund, or contribute directly to the cause at the link in the comments!

10/16/2026

❔❓We get asked this a lot:

My car is still under warranty. Do I HAVE to take it back to the dealership?

NO! And this one surprises a lot of drivers! 🙌

Just because you bought your car at a dealership doesn’t mean you’re forced to use their department. 😉

You can generally choose an independent auto repair shop (like ours 🙋‍♀️) for routine maintenance and repairs without voiding your manufacturer’s warranty.

Your car. Your choice. Your trusted repair shop. 💚

Questions? Call us 📞 614-294-0580

Time's almost up! Only two weeks remain for you to GIVE or GET $40 back on a qualifying brake service at Alternative Aut...
10/15/2026

Time's almost up! Only two weeks remain for you to GIVE or GET $40 back on a qualifying brake service at Alternative Auto Care. When you choose to GIVE, you can apply some or all of your rebate to be donated to the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Fund.

10/15/2026

Have you seen it?👀

🔧💜 SAME HEART. SAME CREW. A WHOLE NEW LOOK!

We've been keeping Columbus moving since 1983, but even a great auto repair shop deserves a little TLC of its own! 😉

After a major renovation and a whole lot of hard work, Alternative Auto Care has a fresh new look.😎

✨ A newly remodeled space
💚 The same commitment to honest, quality auto repair
🔧 The skilled, all-woman team you know and trust
💜 Over 40 years of Columbus history and counting!

Because while our surroundings may have changed, the heart of Alternative Auto Care hasn't.🫶

New look. Same values. Still doing auto repair the ALTERNATIVE way.

📍 136 W. 5th Ave. | Short North, Columbus

10/13/2026

💕 18 DAYS LEFT! FREE BRAKE PADS FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🔧

We're putting the BRAKES on breast cancer, and the clock is ticking! ⏰

October is Brakes for Breasts month at Alternative Auto Care, and we're proud to be part of a nationwide effort to help fund breast cancer research.🙌🏻

💗 Here's how it works:

When you have your brake pads replaced during October, your brake pads are FREE! You pay for labor and any additional parts or services needed.

🚗 Don't wait until the last minute! Only 18 days left to take advantage of this special October promotion.

📍 Alternative Auto Care | Short North, Columbus
📞 614-294-0580

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10/09/2026

NEED A LIFT? 💚💜 We’ve got you. And your car.

Life is busy enough without car trouble throwing a wrench into your day. 🔧

At Alternative Auto Care, we believe taking care of your car should make your life easier, not more stressful.

You do you. We'll handle the car. 🚗

📍 136 W. 5th Ave., Columbus, OH
💜 All Makes & Models
🔧 ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

Auto repair, the ALTERNATIVE way.

10/07/2026

Car repair shouldn’t leave you feeling confused, pressured, or talked down to. 💛

This review means so much to us because it speaks to our core beliefs:

✅ You deserve to understand what’s happening with your car.

✅ We’ll explain what we found, what we recommend, what needs attention now, and what can wait. Ask questions. Lots of them. That’s what we’re here for.

And for women who have had a not-so-great experience with auto repair before, we especially want you to know there’s an alternative.

No intimidation. No talking over you. Just education, respect, and really good auto repair.😎

Thank you for trusting our all-woman team with your car. 💛

📍 Alternative Auto Care | Columbus, Ohio
Auto Repair, The Alternative Way.

Address

136 W 5th Avenue
Columbus, OH
43201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+16142940580

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