FRANK’S MARATHON
Upper Arlington's Most Trusted Auto Repair Center
Frank’s Marathon is a full-service auto repair center with 24-hour emergency towing. Family-owned since 1966, Frank’s is widely known in the Upper Arlington, Ohio, area for its trustworthy and reliable service. With an experienced mechanic staff, Frank’s repairs domestic and foreign cars and trucks including oil changes, tune-ups, brake repairs, new tires, wheel alignment, battery replacements, engine light diagnostics, fuel replacement, radiators, and transmission/acceleration issues. For your convenience, Frank’s Marathon features Northwest Columbus’ only full-service gas pump with an attendant, a mini-market with food and drink, and is an authorized U-Haul rental location. Read more.
Full-service auto repair
Six days a week
We sell tires
All major brands
Truck Rentals
Authorized U-Haul Dealer
Full-service gas pump
Only one in NW Columbus
24-hour towing
Call 614-444-TOWS
Mini-Mart
Food, drinks, and tobacco products
Call us
614-488-9450
What our customers say
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“Frank and his team do great work. You can trust these guys!! FIVE STAR!!!”
Mark Messinger
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“As far as an American small business is run, this place is paramount. Their customer service is 'old school,' where the owner stands behind their service. I’ve been coming here for almost 30.”
Andy Griffith
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“It’s the only place I’ll trust with my car. They have two extremely good mechanics who have been there forever. That ought to tell you something. They're good at what they do.”
Ronnie Bianco
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“We moved to Clintonville 15 years ago and we’ve continued to take our cars to Frank’s. He’s a trustworthy guy who knows what to do. The people you want most to be honest are auto mechanics and plumbers. Frank’s integrity sets him apart.”
John Kingsboro
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“Frank's Marathon has impeccable integrity, and the people who work there are always considerate, professional and helpful. Frank's Marathon puts the customer first. I'll never go anywhere else.”
Megan Melby
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“People will buy and sell cars based on whether Frank's worked on the car. He's the insurance policy. And Frank's is like 'Cheers' without the beer on Saturday mornings.”
Jim Benadum
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“Frank’s name says it all: Fair, Reliable, Accurate, No-nonsense, Knowledgeable Service. They give you the straight scoop. He has been my car 'doc' for over 20 years. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!”
Doria Wideman
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“The bottom line is that you can trust Frank’s Marathon. They never take advantage of you. I’ve been bringing my cars here for 32 years and never had a problem.”
Jeff Kamer
Meet Your Auto Repair Team
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Frank Gillespie, Jr.
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Adam Bennett
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Jordan Gillespie
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Dan Strayer
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Eric VanGorden
