New automotive shop opens on Main Street

Can you say $9.98 oil change? Dalton Fletcher at Quality Automotive and Diesel sure can. As a grand opening special he’s offering $9.98 oil changes this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (James Clark photo)

Dalton Fletcher has an idea that just might work. He has set up his new auto repair shop on Main Street, called Quality Automotive and Diesel, to cater to women as well as men.

“I thought I would put a real nice place downtown that has a comfortable feel, especially for women” said Dalton. “They don’t want to come to a dirty repair shop with a bunch of men standing around. This is a place I’d feel comfortable with my wife and my child coming. They can drink a cup of coffee, read a magazine, watch some TV and relax while they wait.”

Dalton even has a little kids center with some toys set up.

Most people will remember the store as the old Goodyear building, although Billy Cantrell had a repair shop in the building after that. Dalton bought the property in February and he’s been busy scrubbing and completely remodeling it.

Quality Automotive and Diesel officially opens this Thursday and I have a feeling it’s going to be busy. Dalton is offering a grand opening special of an oil change of $9.98 this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

“At that price, I’m not making any money,” said Dalton. “I want people to come in and see the place and hopefully get them coming back.”

Quality Automotive and Diesel also does just about any type of repair work and offers complete diagnostic service on domestic and foreign cars. The phone number is 473-2600 and the address is 217 W. Main Street across from Regions Bank.