Now booking: Free multi-point inspection with any oil change  ·  Downtown Macon  ·  (478) 743-0529
Macon, GA  ·  Est. 1984

Honest repair.
Fair price.
Done right.

Peach Garage has been fixing cars on Cherry Street in downtown Macon since 1984. Owner Earl "Tank" Dawson and his ASE-certified crew handle everything from oil changes to full engine rebuilds — no upselling, no runaround, just straight talk and solid work.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 410+ Google reviews ASE Certified · Family-owned 40+ years
What we do

Our Services

Straightforward work at fair prices. All repairs come with a written estimate and our honest assessment — if it doesn't need fixing, we'll say so.

All Services Maintenance Brakes & Safety Diagnostics
Routine Maintenance

Oil Change

from $49

Conventional, synthetic blend, or full synthetic. We top off fluids, inspect belts and hoses, and check tire pressure at no extra charge. In and out in under an hour.

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Brakes & Safety

Brake Service

from $129/axle

Pads, rotors, calipers, and brake fluid flush. We show you the worn parts before we replace anything. OEM-spec or quality aftermarket — your call.

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Diagnostics

Engine Diagnostics

from $75

Check-engine light, rough idle, hard start — we scan the codes, then actually diagnose the cause. Waived with any qualifying repair. No guessing, no parts-swapping.

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Tires

Tire Repair & Replacement

from $19 patch

Plug and patch repairs, new tire mounting and balancing, TPMS service, and rotation. We stock major brands and can order direct. Macon heat is hard on tires — we know it.

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Comfort & Climate

A/C Recharge & Repair

from $89

Georgia summers don't mess around. R134a recharge, leak detection, compressor and condenser work. We've done more A/C jobs on Central Georgia roads than we can count.

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Suspension & Handling

Wheel Alignment

from $79

4-wheel computerized alignment. Uneven wear, pulling to one side, or a crooked steering wheel — we adjust to factory spec and print the before-and-after report.

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Engine & Drivetrain

Transmission Service

from $149

Fluid flush and filter change for automatics, clutch inspections for manuals. We catch slipping and hard-shift issues before they become big bills. Ask Tank — he's rebuilt a few.

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Electrical

Battery & Charging

from $35 test

Load test, alternator check, and starter diagnostics. We carry Interstate and ACDelco batteries and will install same-day. Don't get stranded in a Macon parking lot in August.

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Pre-Purchase

Pre-Purchase Inspection

$95

Thinking of buying a used car? Bring it in before you sign. We give you the full picture — no hidden damage, no unpleasant surprises six months down the road.

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Our Story

Tank Dawson & the corner on Cherry St.

Earl "Tank" Dawson started Peach Garage in 1984 in a two-bay building he leased from his uncle two blocks from downtown Macon. He was twenty-three, freshly ASE-certified, and convinced that an honest mechanic who showed his work could build a loyal following. Forty years in, that bet has paid off.

Today the garage has grown to six bays, and Tank's daughter DeShay handles the front desk and scheduling while his nephew Marcus runs the brake and suspension work. The rule hasn't changed: write up an estimate before you touch the car, call the customer with any surprises, and never replace something that doesn't need replacing.

We've been here through the ballpark opening, through the Otis Redding Museum and the downtown revamp, and we'll be here when you need us next.

Earl "Tank" Dawson
Owner & Master Technician, ASE Certified
1984
the year Tank opened on Cherry St.
6
bays, all ASE-certified technicians
40+
years serving Central Georgia drivers
4.9★
average across 410+ Google reviews
Find us

We're on Cherry St.

542 Cherry St
Macon, GA 31201
Downtown Macon, near Central City Park
Shop Hours
Monday – Friday7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am – 2:00 pm
SundayClosed
Drop-offAvailable, call ahead
EstimatesFree, written
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Peach Garage · 542 Cherry St
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What people say

Straight talk from our customers

★★★★★ 4.9 from 410+ Google reviews
★★★★★

"Tank looked at my truck, told me it needed one thing, and quoted me less than half what the dealership wanted. No pressure, no extras tacked on. When I picked it up, everything was exactly as discussed. That's how every shop should work."

JW
James W.
Vineville, Macon  ·  May 2026
★★★★★

"My A/C went out right before a July road trip. DeShay got me in the same morning, Marcus found a small leak they fixed in two hours, and I was back on the road by noon. Forty dollars under the estimate. I send everyone here."

TM
Tamara M.
Ingleside, Macon  ·  Apr 2026
★★★★★

"Been bringing my cars to Peach Garage for almost fifteen years. They once told me a repair wasn't worth doing on a car with 180k miles — saved me money at their own expense. That kind of honest is rare. Tank's a Macon institution."

RB
Robert B.
East Macon  ·  Mar 2026