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SPONSORED CONTENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SPONSORED CONTENT YOUR ONE STOP REPAIR SHOP A RS Automotive began as Dan’s Exxon in Turtle Creek, PA in 1969. In 1975, Dan Frohlich, with an eye on the future, purchased property in Plum Borough and established the business in a 3,600-square-foot building. The shop was originally known as Antiques, Rods, and Specialty Works, to capitalize on Dan’s love of building street rods and classic cars. But as time went on, he began to grow his business beyond custom vehicles and expanded it to include general mechanical repairs, along with body work. Over several years, the building was expanded to over 14,000 square feet and 10 employees. As he neared retirement, Dan began looking for an exit strategy. The sale of the business to his stepdaughter and son-in-law, LeeAnne and Chris Walko, took place in 2010 and they have expanded it to 17 employees and nearly doubled the yearly revenue. ARS Automotive offers full-service collision and mechanical repairs for all makes and models of passenger vehicles. If you are unfortunately involved in an accident, and the car is drivable, stop in for a free detailed analysis of the damage. If your car is not drivable, ARS can pick it up with our roll-back tow truck. LeeAnne and Chris Walko, Owners 20 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com Your damage analysis will start with one of our three PA State licensed appraisers taking detailed notes of the damage. This information will be entered into a computerized estimating system, which will itemize every step of the repair process. From there, we will schedule your repairs to fit your schedule. Once your car enters the facility for repairs, highly trained technicians will take over, using specialized tools and equipment to straighten damaged panels. If your vehicle requires frame straightening or welding, ARS Automotive has the latest tools to make sure your vehicle is restored to safe, pre-accident condition. Sherwin Williams finishes are used to bring back your vehicle’s shine. All colors are formulated on-site to match your vehicle’s original color. Finally, the repairs are re-inspected and the vehicle is thoroughly cleaned inside and out. ARS Automotive also provides full-service mechanical repairs and maintenance for your vehicle. They offer computerized wheel alignments, exhaust work, oil changes, PA state safety and emissions testing, AC service, and much more. Their friendly service managers and skilled technicians have access to specialized computer software and diagnostic tools to get you back on the road. ARS Automotive is committed to staying ahead of its competition. Recently, ARS invested in a state-of-the-art paint booth, a new roll-back tow truck, a new AC charging and recovery machine to handle the new refrigerant mandated by EPA standards, specialty welders, and the latest diagnostic scan tools. As an ARS Automotive customer, you will receive the finest quality repairs available and they also offer free local shuttle services. They understand that maintenance and repair of your vehicle is an inconvenience. They will make every effort to ensure that your vehicle repair experience is as smooth as possible. www.arsautomotive.com 412-795-4059 405 DAVIDSON ROAD, PLUM