Handle Every Repair Under One Roof
From brake repair to full motor replacements, one shop covers it all.
Brake Repair →
Brake service is handled with the same direct, no-guesswork approach the shop brings to every job — you'll know exactly what needs attention and why.
Engine Replacement →
Whether it's a car, truck, or fleet vehicle, full motor and engine replacement is part of the complete mechanical capability this shop carries.
Diesel Repair →
Diesel-specific repair is available alongside the full range of services, so diesel-powered vehicles don't have to go elsewhere for qualified work.
Performance & Customizations →
For drivers looking beyond standard repair, the shop offers performance upgrades and customizations built to your specs.
Fix Everything Your Vehicle Actually Needs
One locally owned shop in Lakewood covering repairs most places turn away
Whatever It Takes Automotive is built around 30 years of trade experience and a service list that reaches from collision and rust repair to ATV and side-by-side work — a range that reflects exactly what this corner of Pennsylvania demands. The shop works with all insurance companies and all aftermarket warranties, so the paperwork side of a repair doesn't become your problem. If you're dealing with a rusted frame, a failing transmission, or a suspension that's taken one too many rough roads, this is the kind of shop equipped to address it in full.
You don't need to sort out which specialist handles which piece of your vehicle — brakes, front end repairs, heating and air conditioning, tires, diesel systems, and performance modifications all fall under the same roof. That breadth matters when you're driving cars, trucks, fleet vehicles, or off-road machines and want one reliable answer instead of several referrals.
Whatever It Takes Automotive runs on honest assessments, not upsells — the owner tells you what needs fixing, what can wait, and what the estimate looks like before any work begins. Free estimates mean you have real information before making a decision, and a relaxed shop environment means you're not walking into a high-pressure situation when you're already dealing with a stressful repair.
From Estimate to Finished Repair
Every job at Whatever It Takes Automotive starts with a free estimate — a clear breakdown of what's needed before any commitment is made. The shop works directly with all insurance companies and all aftermarket warranties, which means collision repairs and covered mechanical work move forward without you having to manage the back-and-forth. Open Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, with Saturday appointments available, the schedule is built to fit real working weeks.
Knowing what to expect at each stage of a repair removes a lot of the stress that usually comes with automotive work. Whether you're coordinating an insurance claim after a collision or scheduling a diesel repair around a work truck's availability, the process here is laid out plainly from the start.
Here's a look at what the shop handles across its full service range:
Collision and autobody repair backed by direct work with all insurance carriers — no middleman confusion.
Rust repair, a critical service for vehicles exposed to northeastern Pennsylvania's road and weather conditions.
Motor and transmission replacements for cars, trucks, fleet vehicles, ATVs, and side-by-sides.
Tires across all major aftermarket brands, paired with front end, suspension, and brake services to complete the job right.
Request your free estimate online or stop by the shop during business hours to talk through what your vehicle needs.
Areas We Serve
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Lakewood, PA
Chestnuthill, PA
Palmerton, PA
Weatherly, PA
Lehighton, PA
Preston Park, PA
Starlight, PA
Lake Como, PA
Poyntelle, PA
Starrucca, PA
Orson, PA
Forest City, PA
Uniondale, PA
Pleasant Mount, PA
Hancock, NY
Lakewood, PA
Chestnuthill, PA
Thirty Years, One Standard of Work
Whatever It Takes Automotive has been operating for 30 years in the trade — the kind of tenure that comes from consistently doing the work right and being straight with customers about what their vehicles actually need. Locally owned and rooted in Lakewood, the shop serves drivers from Hancock and Forest City to Deposit and Starrucca who want a mechanic they can trust rather than one they have to second-guess. That reputation doesn't come from advertising; it comes from accountability on every job.
The technicians here handle everything from routine brake service to full engine replacements and performance customizations — not as separate specialties farmed out to different vendors, but as part of a single, consistent standard of work. When a vehicle leaves this shop, it's been assessed honestly and repaired thoroughly, whether it came in for a minor mechanical issue or a major collision rebuild.
Schedule your appointment online and see firsthand what 30 years of straight-talking automotive service looks like.
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