Master Tech Automotive logo featuring a sleek car silhouette with blue circuit lines on black background
Serving Hartville & Surrounding Areas

Honest Work.
Fair Prices.
A Mechanic You Can Actually Trust.

Hartville's small, family-run auto shop where customers say it best: “fair and honest pricing,” “quality work,” “treats every customer like family.”

We've built our reputation one honest repair at a time. No upselling, no unnecessary work — just skilled diagnostics and straightforward service from a team that treats your vehicle like it's our own.

Fair & honest pricing — no upselling

Skilled diagnostics — the shop others call for help

Personal service — customers return for years

What We Do

Every repair, done right — no corners cut.

From routine oil changes to diagnostic puzzles other shops couldn't crack, we bring the same honest, skilled approach to every vehicle.

General & Advanced Diagnostics

Diagnostic specialist

The go-to shop for tricky problems — even dealerships send their tough cases our way.

Routine Maintenance

Fast turnaround

Oil changes, filter replacements, and scheduled upkeep — done quickly, done right.

Suspension & Steering

Shock replacement, sub-frame repair, and everything that keeps your ride smooth and safe.

Welding & Fabrication

Fab shop

Custom welding, metal fabrication, and exhaust work — from repairs to full custom builds.

Emergency & Roadside

Trusted partner

After-hours availability and reliable towing coordination. We are trusted partners with K&L Towing — visit KLTowing.com for fast, professional service.

All Makes & Models, Foreign & Domestic

All makes welcome

From high-mileage older vehicles to late-model cars — if it's got four wheels, we've got you covered.

Custom Builds & Restorations

Custom work

Bringing classics back to life and building one-of-a-kind rides. Full custom work from restorations to performance upgrades.

High-End & Exotic Vehicle Service

Premium

Specialized care for luxury, performance, and exotic vehicles. Precision work that meets the standards of discerning owners.

Fleet Vehicle Maintenance

Commercial

Keep your business rolling with reliable fleet service. Scheduled maintenance and repairs for commercial vehicles of all sizes.

Don't see your repair listed? Reach out — we'll let you know if we handle it.

Ask About Your Repair

Trusted Partner

K&L Towing company logo with black letters, red ampersand, and curved red swoosh accent

When you need a tow, we trust only one name. Master Tech Automotive is a proud partner of K&L Towing.

Need a tow? K&L Towing has you covered.

We exclusively recommend K&L Towing for emergency roadside and towing services. They're fast, professional, and treat every vehicle like it's their own — the same standard we hold ourselves to.

Visit K&L Towing

What Customers Say

They came for the repair — they stayed for the honesty.

Master Tech is fair and honest pricing — top notch. One of the best mechanics I've ever dealt with, and I'd recommend them to anyone looking for someone to check out their vehicle.

Aaron S.

Mark is a true diagnostic specialist. I know larger dealers who send their toughest problems his way — and he never gouges you on the small jobs either.

Randy M.

We've been bringing our cars to Mark for years. He does incredible work, charges fair prices, and is honest and kind through and through. We wouldn't take our vehicles anywhere else.

Sarah G.

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Why Master Tech

A small shop with a big reputation.

Owner Mark Kandel has earned a reputation as a genuine diagnostic specialist — the kind of mechanic other shops and dealerships turn to when a problem is hard to pin down.

What keeps people coming back isn't just the quality of the work — it's the relationship. Customers describe feeling like they're talking to a trusted friend, not a salesperson. The same mechanic who diagnoses your car is often the one who repairs it.

No upselling — only what you need
Diagnostic expertise you can trust
Family-style, personal service
Fast turnaround on most jobs

Get In Touch

Tell us what's going on — we'll give it to you straight.

Have a question about your vehicle or want to schedule a service? Reach out — we're happy to help, whether it's routine maintenance or a tricky problem nobody else could diagnose.

Location

1206 West Maple St, Hartville, OH 44632

Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

After-hours by appointment

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