Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Auto Dealer in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Lou's Garage has been a family-owned and operated business since 1951, serving the Wilkes-Barre community with integrity and expertise in import sales and automotive service. Our team, with a combined 90 years of industry experience, specializes in delivering personalized solutions for all automotive needs. We focus on high-quality pre-owned vehicles from trusted brands like Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Subaru, ensuring every customer receives fair treatment and exceptional service. Our commitment to quality extends to thorough safety checks, professional detailing, and direct personal guarantees on every vehicle sold.Through our unique Contract Sales program, we help customers find vehicles tailored to their specific requirements, leveraging decades of industry connections and expertise. We prioritize transparency, recommending only necessary services while using premium parts to maintain vehicle performance. As a locally rooted business, we take pride in building long-term relationships through honest dealings and reliable automotive solutions.
Services
Contract Sales
Import Sales
Vehicle Service
CARFAX Certified Cars
Pre-Owned Vehicles
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1951 with 90+ years of combined automotive expertise
- Personalized Contract Sales program for custom vehicle acquisition
- Thorough safety checks and professional detailing on all inventory
- Direct personal guarantees with no third-party warranty companies
- Specialized knowledge of Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Subaru
Services
Contract Sales
Our Contract Sales program helps customers acquire specific vehicles through personalized acquisition. With 62 years of industry experience, we source high-quality late-model imports at market value. Each purchased vehicle receives comprehensive safety checks, mechanical updates, and professional detailing before delivery.
Import Sales
Specializing in Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Subaru sales since 1951. We offer one-owner CARFAX Certified vehicles with thorough pre-sale inspections. Our inventory features late-model imports with direct personal guarantees instead of third-party warranties.
Vehicle Service
Comprehensive maintenance and repair services for imported vehicles. Our experienced technicians recommend only necessary work using premium quality parts. Services include safety checks, fluid maintenance, and mechanical updates to ensure optimal vehicle performance and longevity.
CARFAX Certified
We provide CARFAX Certified pre-owned vehicles with documented service history. Each certified vehicle undergoes rigorous multi-point inspections and receives mechanical updates as needed. Our certification process ensures transparency and peace of mind for every purchase.
Pre-Owned Vehicles
Curated selection of high-quality used imports including Volkswagen, Honda, and Subaru models. Every pre-owned vehicle receives complete interior/exterior detailing and safety system checks. We focus on 3-4 year old vehicles with one-owner histories and clean maintenance records.
People
Lou
Owner
With over 60 years in the automotive industry, Lou brings decades of expertise in import vehicle sales and service. He maintains the company's founding commitment to honesty and quality customer care.
Chris
Sales Manager
Combining 30+ years of automotive experience, Chris specializes in matching customers with their ideal import vehicles. He ensures every transaction reflects the company's core values of integrity and professionalism.
Mike
Service Manager
As a seasoned automotive technician with 30 years of experience, Mike oversees all vehicle inspections and maintenance services. He guarantees technical excellence while maintaining cost transparency for every customer.
Questions
What makes Lou's Garage different from other dealerships?
We're a family-owned business since 1951 with 90+ years of combined automotive expertise. Our personal guarantees on every sale and Contract Sales program set us apart from traditional dealerships.
How does the Contract Sales program work?
Tell us your vehicle requirements and we'll source the perfect match using our industry connections. We handle all inspections, updates, and detailing before delivering your customized vehicle.
What vehicles do you specialize in?
We focus on Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Subaru models. Our inventory includes late-model pre-owned imports and we can source specific vehicles through our Contract Sales program.
Are your vehicles inspected before sale?
Yes, every vehicle undergoes comprehensive safety checks, mechanical updates, and professional detailing. We guarantee all vehicles directly with no third-party warranty companies involved.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday by appointment only. Our team is available during these hours to assist with all automotive needs.
Do you offer financing options?
While we don't directly provide financing, we can connect customers with trusted local financial institutions to help secure competitive auto loan rates for qualified buyers.
Reviews (6)
Donagh
Nov 25, 2021
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The best used car dealership in town. Lou and Chris are real people. They are honnest and they have the best deals going right now on quality used cars especially sought after and reliable Hondas. We bought three vehicles from them and have continued to get our maintenance done here. They use high quality OEM parts and do everything in a timely and professional way. I'm committed to buying my next car from them even if I'm living in another city by that time. My own personal vehicle from them, a Pristine lower mileage 06 Accord gets me everywhere on time and has not let me down. I refer everyone I know who is looking for a vehicle to check them out!
Lynette Simpkins
Nov 25, 2020
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By far the best auto buying experience. Chris and Lou were very attentive to my personal needs and matched me with the perfect automobile. The vehicles are detailed before you pick them up and the overall maintenance is impeccable. Because my first experience was so wonderful I've since purchased three other vehicles. I would recommend Lou's garage to anyone in search of an honest and up front mechanic. Lou's garage also services vehicles for my business, My entire family are currently Lou's garage clients. We love those guys. One of a kind service. Go there I guarantee you'll be happy. Tee
Laureen Spindler
Feb 10, 2020
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Lou s is the best place to go hes a fantastic likeable fair prices trys to fit you in as soon as possible proud to say me and my sister and my dad RIP have been going there for 40 years or so
Kc Fishe
Jun 24, 2019
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Please go to this fine wonderful family owned establishment. Chris was wonderful. And honest! No pressure! Best car buying experience ever!
Patricia Burgit
Mar 02, 2019
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We just purchased a vehicle from Chris and Lou You couldn't find a better deal in this city They are above and beyond what anyone could exspect. Love our car.its so so good clean runs terrific. Chris and Lou really are the nicest guys with the best knowledge of vehicles. I highly recommend them. Come see for yourself
Brian Leffler
Feb 05, 2018
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I have purchased four vehicles from them in about two years for my business and they've always given me a fair price and great service
