Harkins Service Center LLC - expert Honda and Acura auto repair

Monday	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday	8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Welcome to Harkins Service Center LLC! Your Automotive Specialist

Harkins Service Center LLC Offers Expert Honda and Acura Auto Repair Services You Can Count On!

Since 2010, Harkins Service Center LLC has provided motorists in the Harrisburg, PA 17103 area with comprehensive Honda and Acura auto repair services that include General Services, Car & Truck Care, Inspections and Emissions, Undercar Services, Alignment, Brakes, Tires, Engine & Transmission, Engine Maintenance, Transmission Services, 4x4 Services, Heating and A/C Services, Electrical Services, Electronic Services, Miscellaneous Services, Domestic Cars & Trucks, Import Cars & Trucks and Motorcycle Services. Our goal is to offer the best services available at affordable prices to get you back on the road in no time.

Rick Harkins is a Honda and Acura Specialist as well as a Honda Master Technician. He is an ASE L1 Certified Advance Level Engine Specialist, ASE X1 Under Car Specialist, and an ASE Master Technician. Harkins Service Center LLC also offers motorcycle repair, service, maintenance, and PA State Inspections.

You'll be hard-pressed to find the same level of expertise that our auto mechanic specialists provide! We have years of experience working on both domestic and import vehicles of all makes and models and can work with you to find cost-effective repair and maintenance alternatives.

For a high-performing vehicle, trust Harkins Service Center LLC with your car, truck, or van. To learn more about the services we offer, please contact us by phone at 717-497-2033 or send us an email. We also invite you to learn more about our dedication to you, our valued customer.

In AAA Central Pennsylvania Approved Repair Facilities we achieved 2nd place in the Top Shop in Customer Service. We did this in our first year in the program against 72 other AAA Approved Repair Facilities. Bruce Phillips of AAA presented us a plaque and took pictures. An article and write up with pictures will be in the next issue of AAA Now! Magazine.

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Vehicle Tips

According to recent studies, 5 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect.
Vehicle Tips

The cooling system should be completely flushed and refilled about every 24 months. The level, condition, and concentration of coolant should be checked. (A 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and water is usually recommended.)
Vehicle Tips

Never remove the radiator cap until the engine has thoroughly cooled. The tightness and condition of drive belts, clamps and hoses should be checked by a pro.
Vehicle Tips

Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual, or more often (every 3,000 miles) if you make frequent short jaunts, extended trips with lots of luggage or tow a trailer.
Vehicle Tips

Replace other filters (air, fuel, PCV, etc.) as recommended, or more often in dusty conditions. Get engine drivability problems (hard stops, rough idling, stalling, diminished power, etc.) corrected at a good shop.
Vehicle Tips

A dirty windshield causes eye fatigue and can pose a safety hazard. Replace worn blades and get plenty of windshield washer solvent.
Vehicle Tips

Have your tires rotated about every 5,000 miles. Check tire pressures once a month; let the tires cool down first. Don't forget your spare and be sure your jack is in good condition.
Vehicle Tips

Check your owner's manual to find out what fuel octane rating your car's engine needs then buy it.
Vehicle Tips

Keep your tires inflated to the proper levels. Under-inflated tires make it harder for your car to move down the road, which means your engine uses more fuel to maintain speed.
Vehicle Tips

Lighten the load. Heavier vehicles use more fuel, so clean out unnecessary weight in the passenger compartment or trunk before you hit the road.
Vehicle Tips

Use the A/C sparingly. The air conditioner puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used.
Vehicle Tips

Keep your windows closed. Wide-open windows, especially at highway speeds, increase aerodynamic drag and the result is up to a 10% decrease in fuel economy.
Vehicle Tips

Avoid long idling. If you anticipate being stopped for more than one minute, shut off the car. Contrary to popular belief, restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle.
Vehicle Tips

Stay within posted speed limits. The faster you drive, the more fuel you use. For example, driving at 65 miles per hour (mph) rather than 55 mph, increases fuel consumption by 20 percent.
Vehicle Tips

Use cruise control. Using cruise control on highway trips can help you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, reduce your fuel consumption.
Vehicle Tips

Keep your engine tuned. A fouled spark plug or plugged/restricted fuel injector can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30 percent.
Vehicle Tips

Inspect the engine's belts regularly. Look for cracks or missing sections or segments. Worn belts will affect the engine performance.
Vehicle Tips

Have the fuel filter changed every 10,000 miles to prevent rust, dirt and other impurities from entering the fuel system.
Vehicle Tips

Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000 to 18,000 miles. This will protect the precision-crafted components of the transmission/transaxle.
Vehicle Tips

Inspect the suspension system regularly. This will extend the life of the vehicle's tires.

What our clients say about us?

Reviews and comments from our satisfied customers

We were far from home when the car unexpectedly experienced cataltic converter problems. Rick and his team made time for us, expertly diagnosed the problem, secured the parts and bent pipe, and got us back on the road later the very same day. Guys, you rocked this repair! If we lived in Harrisburg, there's no question who our auto service techs would be - Harkins Service Center!! Roland from Uniontown

-Roland M. - Uniontown, PA
It's comforting to know I have an honest, trustworthy, and dependable mechanic! Love the website and having the ability to request an appt. online.

-Libby S. - Harrisburg, PA
Highly recommended! Rick has been working on all my vehicles for years. He is one off the most honest guys that I have ever dealt with. Nice to get work done and trust that it's getting done right!

-Kdawg - Harrisburg, PA
Being a single women, I truly appreciate the honesty from Rick and for that reason alone Rick will be my "forever mechanic", not to mention the quality of his work as well as his promptness. Thank you Rick, you rock!!!!

-Tammy Burke - Harrisburg, PA
I've know Rick & his family for many years now. You will be hard pressed to find a better, more honest mechanic, service person or technician anywhere. I take my family's entire fleet of vehicles to Rick for everything & I would highly recommend you do the same!

-Mark - Lower Paxton, PA
Everything was handled very professionally. The diagnosis was accurate and fixed quickly and efficiently. I will definitely be coming back for future car needs!

-Ricky - Harrisburg, PA
Rick's prices are always fair and competitive, but more importantly you can always trust his advice and know that he is not just trying to sell you service that you don't need. It doesn't matter how good a mechanic is if you can't trust him. I would recommend Harkins Service Center to anyone!

-Josh - Harrisburg, PA
This is a great shop and whatever problem I have came in with, I left with none (which is hard to find anymore). He keeps you updated on everything, through the whole process of what he did, why he did it, and what you should do to make sure it doesn't happen again. Over all is a 5 out of 5.

-Nick - Harrisburg, PA
I have been going to Harkins Service Center for over a year now and will never go anywhere else. He took his time and explained everything to me. He is trustworthy, reasonable and very thorough. My car has never ran better! I'm a customer for life!!

-Rebecca Keller - Harrisburg, PA
I ABSOLUTELY LOVEEE Harkins Service Center! Rick Harkins is a wonderful master technician who definitely knows his cars! It is always quick and easy and I'm back on the road feeling safer than before when I go to Harkins Service Center! I would recommend to anyone!

-Megan E. - Harrisburg, Pa