C.A.R.S. @ Polaris

Specialties

Clintonville Auto Repair Service (also known as C.A.R.S. for short) is the premier mechanical and electrical automotive repair facility in Columbus, Ohio.

Family owned and operated since 1962, we have put hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, vans, and SUV’s back on the road quickly and safely.

Let us show you our straight-​forward, honest approach to repairing your vehicle. You will be back on the road fast, with a smile on your face, knowing your vehicle has been serviced by the best.

History

Established in 1962.

On July 7, 1962 Walt Stein, the founder of Clintonville Servicenter Inc., leased the Sohio filling station at the corner of Dunedin Rd. and N. High St. in Columbus Ohio, from the Standard Oil Company of Ohio. He named the business Clintonville Sohio.

Walt hired two employees of the station to stay and work for him. One of them was a young mechanic named Charley Walker, who later became a Service Manager and Stockholder in the company. The business was operated successfully and profitably through the next six years, both selling gasoline and performing auto repairs. One service bay was added as the automotive service business grew.

The reputation and popularity of the Polaris location has continued to grow by leaps and bounds. Both shops recieved the Angie’s List Super Service Award in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Polaris also was awarded «Best of Lewis Center Auto Repair» for the same two years. Steve Lee and his staff continue to work hard promoting the business in the Polaris area.

Meet the Business Owner

Paul M.

Business Owner

In April 2010, Paul Marquardt became the Executive Vice President of the company in preparation for the planned retirement of Ron Stein in 2012.

Paul has been with the company since 2002 and has worked as a Technician and Service Advisor at both of our locations. Paul shares the business and customer service philosophies that Walt and Ron subscribed to which have allowed C.A.R.S. to earn the reputation of being both honest and fair.