Same Owner. Same Shop. Same Lincolnway Address Since 1987.
Northwest Indiana's Most Complete Auto Shop
39 Years. One Family. Every Vehicle.
From the smallest import to the largest semi — gas, diesel, hybrid, electric, or anything in between — we have the state-of-the-art tools, data, and know-how to handle it all. And we've been doing it right here in Valparaiso since before most of our competitors opened their doors.
All Makes & Models
Any Size Vehicle
All Fuel Types
Custom & Fabrication
We Work On Everything
No job too big, no vehicle too complex. If it has an engine, we can fix it.
All Makes & Models
Foreign, domestic, luxury, or economy — every manufacturer, every model year.
Any Size Vehicle
Compact cars, full-size trucks, vans, trailers, semi trucks, buses, and heavy equipment.
All Fuel Types
Gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, flex-fuel — we're equipped for every powertrain.
Custom & Fabrication
One-of-a-kind builds, custom fabrication, restorations, and specialty modifications.
Family Owned & Operated — 39 Years Strong
Same Owner. Same Shop. Still Getting It Right.
John opened Valparaiso Car Care & Transmission in 1987 and has been the owner-operator every single day since. Same building on Lincolnway. Same commitment to doing the job right. What has changed is the technology — we've invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, equipment, and data systems so our customers always get the most accurate, up-to-date service available. Thirty-nine years in the same shop, in this area, through every economic shift — that's not luck. That's excellence.
Our Story →Why Valparaiso Keeps Coming Back
State-of-the-Art Equipment
Hunter Road Force Balancer, Hunter Walk-Away Tire Changer, Snap-On Thermal Imager, Midtronics Battery Tester, iGAS ATS 5 Analyzer — hometown shop, cutting-edge tools.
See Our Equipment →Nearly 4 Decades of Expertise
Owner-operated since day one. The same hands, the same standards, and a lifetime of experience with transmissions, diesel, electrical, custom fab, and everything in between.
Meet the Team →Ready to Book?
Schedule your appointment online or give us a call. We'll get you in fast and get you back on the road.
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What Our Customers Say
Trusted by Northwest Indiana
"John and his team rebuilt my transmission on my F-250 and it shifts better than it ever did. These guys know diesel inside and out. Won't take my trucks anywhere else."
Mike R.
Valparaiso, IN
"Brought in my Jeep for a full frame-off restoration and they knocked it out of the park. The attention to detail is incredible. Honest, fair pricing and they kept me updated the whole time."
Sarah K.
Portage, IN
"Had a major electrical issue that two other shops couldn't figure out. Valparaiso Car Care diagnosed it in an hour with their thermal imager. Fixed same day. These guys have the right tools and know how to use them."
Dave M.
Merrillville, IN
"Family owned business that actually treats you like family. Been bringing all my vehicles here for 12 years — cars, trucks, even my work van. Never been let down once."
Tom B.
Chesterton, IN
"My 6.0 Power Stroke needed a full cab-off rebuild. John walked me through every step and the price was exactly what he quoted. Truck runs like new. Highly recommend."
Lisa H.
Crown Point, IN
"Got new tires mounted and balanced here. The Hunter Road Force Balancer they use is the real deal — zero vibration at highway speed. Quick turnaround too."
Carlos V.
Valparaiso, IN
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