General Machine Works

Established in 1902 , General Machine Works is York’s oldest operating Machine Shop. Family owned and operated. We have exceptional quality and delivery matched with competitive costing. Our workforce is manned with amazing professionals, we specialize in lot quantities from 1-1000. Contact us with your manufacturing needs. [email protected]

General Machine Works is one of the auto machine shops listed in York, Pennsylvania. The business is registered at 515 E Prospect St, York, PA 17403; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. The most common schedule is 6 am–4 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (717) 848-2713. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is gmw-inc.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Google shows 5.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. With so few reviews the score can move quickly; it will become more reliable as more customers leave feedback.

York is in Pennsylvania, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around York is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Pennsylvania's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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