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Extra Mile Auto

By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Contributing Writer

The name fits the business with Extra Mile Auto. Not only does the firm help your car have a longer driving life, but the owner and staff are always ready to y to provide the extra service to ensure you have e a satisfying experience. They always go the extra mile.

Extra Mile Auto owner George Devine went in to the business to fulfill a lifelong dream passed on to him by his father.

“He was a mechanic and always dreamed of having his own business. He even had the signage made,” Devine said. “Although he wasn’t able to make that dream a reality, he was a great encouragement to me to go into the business.”

A Chester County native, Devine has stayed close to home.

“I grew up in and went to school in West Chester [Henderson] and married a girl from Sadsburyville so we landed in the Coatesville area. A member of my church was retiring and selling this location where he built his business and I was looking for an opportunity to open a garage and the rest is history,” Devine said.

Along with living out his own dream, Devine is also accomplishing his goal of making a difference in the automotive industry. He is involved in the Alliance of Auto Service Professionals (AASP of PA) and has a good working relationship with other independent repair ing shops in the area, trying to elevate the image of s the industry. He began his business as a partnership under the name G & D Automotive Enterprises for the first five years of the shop. After five years, he bought out his partner in July of 1987. He incorporated as Auto Tech Enterprises doing business as Extra Mile Auto Service.

Over the years, Devine has built a successful business based on automotive knowledge, pride in doing a superior job, and excellence in customer service.

“Our goal is to provide you with a customer experience that will exceed your expectations.” Devine said.

Extra Mile Auto Service currently has one full-time technician who is AAA certified in all eight areas of auto repair and one journeyman being trained-up in the trade. Technicians are also ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified. Having those certifications shows the customer that they can trust the shop for their knowledge and expertise in repairing vehicles. From regular maintenance and state inspections to more complicated problem diagnosis and repair, Extra Mile Auto Service is able to address all your car’s needs. Extra Mile Auto Service takes care of domestic, Asian and European vehicles of all kinds, using top quality parts. Parts and labor on certain repairs are covered under their “Forever Fixed” lifetime warranty for as long as the customer owns the vehicle – just keep the warranty certificate given at the time of the repair. Devine’s slogan is “Driven

to go the Extra Mile.” Following up on the old adage that it is the little things that matter, Extra Mile Auto Service takes care of all the little issues that can become big problems, and sometimes pull out all the stops to provide great customer service. Your safety may be in the hands of the people caring for your car and Extra Mile Auto Service takes that responsibility very seriously.

Located at 330 Strode Avenue in Coatesville, and the shop is conveniently located on Route 82, just outside the city limits in East Fallowfield Township. The shop serves all the surrounding municipalities including Parkesburg, Sadsburyville, Thorndale, Caln, Modena, Pomeroy, Downingtown, Exton and more.

Devine will celebrate 40 years in business this July. During that time, his business has had a strong presence in the community. Extra Mile Auto has been a sponsor of East Fallowfield Day as well as a 5K run through the park. For about 10 years they have been making donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital every time they get a referral by a client, along with a $10 gift card to a nearby deli.

Top notch service means satisfied customers who recommend Extra Mile Auto Service by word of mouth and social media. You can also find them online at www.extraamileauto.com.