Family Owned · New River, Arizona

Build skills.
Build confidence.

The Garage is where real work builds real skill. As a full-service automotive shop, we don't just fix vehicles — we develop the next generation through hands-on experience, real-world exposure, and a standard that pushes them ahead.

Now Enrolling Summer 2026 · Six Weeks · June 22 – July 30
Two pillars · One mission

Service the car. Train the future.

The Garage runs as both a full-service automotive shop and a hands-on education center for high school students. Both halves of the business operate under the same standard: real work, real expectations, real accountability.

01 / Automotive Service

Full-service. No specialty needed.

From routine maintenance to complete diagnostics and rebuilds, there isn't a job we say no to. Bring us the car, and we'll handle it the way we'd handle our own — with integrity and full transparency from the first inspection to the final invoice.

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02 / Education Center

Where students earn their knowledge.

Our summer program and ongoing CTE coursework put high school students into real shop environments alongside industry partners. The work is hands-on, the expectations are professional, and the result is a path toward leadership in the trades.

Summer 2026 Program →
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We accelerate futures. Through real work, real exposure, and high standards, we open pathways into the trades and prepare students to step ahead of their peers.
— The Garage LLC
A note from the family

We're so excited to start this journey with you.

The Garage LLC is a family-owned automotive shop and education center, and we built this place around one simple idea: the trades are worth taking seriously, and the next generation is worth investing in.

Whether you need expert auto service or you're a parent looking for a meaningful summer experience for your high schooler, we've got you covered. Drop us a message any time — we're here to help.

Automotive Services

Full-service.
No exceptions.

There isn't a vehicle or repair we turn away. From everyday maintenance to complex rebuilds, the same standard of integrity and transparency applies to every job that rolls into the shop.

What we handle

Routine to complex. Foreign to domestic.

The list below is representative, not exhaustive. If your vehicle needs work and you don't see it here, ask anyway — chances are we handle it.

ASE Certified
ASE Master Certified
HVAC 609 Certified

Diagnostics

Scan tools, live data, and real testing — no guessing. We don't chase symptoms, we find the cause. Then we show you exactly what we found and why it matters.

Oil & Fluid Services

We don't just change fluids — we protect the systems behind them. From engine oil to transmission, brake, coolant, and power steering service, we do it right and make sure you understand what your vehicle actually needs.

Brake Service

Stopping power isn't optional. We handle everything — pads, rotors, calipers, and lines — with full system inspections and rebuilds done right. No noise, no shake, no second guessing.

Engine Repair & Rebuilds

Whether it's a tune-up or a full rebuild, we fix the problem at its source — timing, sealing, and system performance. You'll know what failed, why it failed, and how it's fixed.

Transmission & Drivetrain

We service and repair the full drivetrain — automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, and driveline components — while showing you what's happening and what it takes to fix it right.

Suspension, Alignment & Steering Upgrades

Pulling, rough ride, poor handling — we fix it. Alignments, shocks, struts, steering, and full suspension diagnostics. Plus off-road suspension and steering upgrades built to take a beating and drive right.

A/C & Heating

We diagnose and repair the full climate system — airflow, temperature control, and compressor operation — so you understand what failed and know it's fixed right. Built for Arizona summers.

Custom Builds & Specialty Work

Daily driver or full custom — we build it right. Off-road suspension, steering upgrades, and custom fabrication, plus one-off projects done with no shortcuts and no guesswork.

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Before you buy, let us take a look. We perform a full inspection and walk you through what we find so you understand the condition, the risks, and what it'll take to make it right.

Quotes are provided after inspection. We don't publish flat-rate pricing because no two jobs are exactly alike.

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We don't turn away from problems. If we don't have the answer, we go get it. No guesswork. No quitting. Just doing whatever it takes to get it right.
— The Standard
The Garage LLC · Summer Program 2026

Build Skills.
Build Confidence.

A six-week immersive summer program developing young leaders interested in learning the trades. Each week is hosted at a different industry partner location, exposing students to leadership, automotive, powersports, electrical, heavy equipment, and welding.

Duration
Six Weeks
Dates
Jun 22 – Jul 30
Schedule
Mon–Thu · 4 hr/day
Grade Level
10th – 12th
Tuition
$600

Spots are limited to maintain a hands-on learning environment.

Six-week curriculum

Six weeks. Six disciplines.

Each week delivers focused training on a different discipline, taught at the location of an industry partner whose technicians and facilities set the standard students are working toward.

01
June 22 – June 25
Shop Foundations
Students start with shop safety, etiquette, and real workplace expectations in a professional environment. The foundation week sets the tone for everything that follows.
02
June 29 – July 2
Electrical Training
Introduction to electrical systems, circuits, and testing using professional tools like a digital multimeter. Students learn to diagnose by signal, not by guess.
03
July 6 – July 9
Engine Performance
Students learn how engines operate and how modern vehicles are diagnosed using scan tools and live data, working alongside professional instructors at the campus.
04
July 13 – July 16
Brakes, Undercar & Marine
Hands-on training with brake systems, suspension components, and vehicle inspection techniques — alongside a marine focus on boat craft, custom builds, engine tuning, and superboat construction.
05
July 20 – July 23
Gears & Drivetrain
Students explore transmissions, differentials, and how power is transferred through the vehicle from crank to wheel.
06
July 27 – July 30
Welding & Fabrication
Students learn welding fundamentals and complete a hands-on capstone project to finish the program — a tangible piece of work to take home and show what they've earned.
Industry Partners

Built with the people who do this work.

Universal Technical Institute
Vern Lewis
West-MEC
In conversation with
Penske Automotive Group · Fox Racing · Octane Marine · Upfit · Caterpillar
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This program was built from firsthand experience — understanding that students need more than theory; they need exposure to how the industry actually operates.
— Our Mission

Enroll your student.

Tell us a little about your student and we'll be in touch within two business days. This form gets the conversation started — full enrollment paperwork comes after we connect.

Our Story

A garage built on family, grit, and good work.

Mission

We develop skilled, confident individuals — and we do it through real work.

At The Garage LLC, our mission is to develop skilled, confident individuals by putting them in real shop environments where they earn their knowledge through hands-on work, real expectations, and accountability.

This program was built from firsthand experience — understanding that students need more than theory; they need exposure to how the industry actually operates. Through strong partnerships and intentional mentorship, we bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce, helping students build not just technical skill, but pride, discipline, and a standard they carry with them for life.

The auto shop and the education center share the same philosophy. We treat every customer's car like our own, and we treat every student like the future leader they are becoming. That's the standard we operate by, and it's the only one we know.

What we stand for

Three principles. Every day.

We specialize in integrity, transparency, and training future leaders of tomorrow. Everything that happens in this shop has to live up to those three words.

01

Integrity

The work is done right, or it's done over. We don't cut corners, and we don't recommend repairs we wouldn't make on our own family's vehicles.

02

Transparency

You see what we see. Every diagnosis is explained, every estimate is itemized, and nothing is added to the bill without your okay first.

03

Training the future

Every student we work with leaves with more than skills — they leave with discipline, confidence, and a standard they carry with them for life.

What's next

From summer program to full-scale school.

The summer program is the beginning. We're working toward year-round classes during every school break and, eventually, a full-scale school working directly with high schools — including state grants and elective credit toward graduation.

Contact

Reach out any time.

Whether you're requesting a service quote, enrolling a student, or inquiring about future programs, your message is delivered directly to our team.

Mailing Address
49947 N 26th Avenue
New River, Arizona By appointment only — please reach out before stopping by.
Phone
602.400.8528 Best for same-day questions and service inquiries.
Email
Chris.Wethington
@thegarage-shop.com
For program enrollment and detailed inquiries.
Hours
Monday – Friday  ·  7am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday by appointment.
Social
Instagram · @the.garage19 Facebook Follow along for shop updates and program announcements.