Taking care of you Since 1949…

Johnson’s Auto Repair started in 1949, when WWII veteran Roy Johnson opened McHale’s Full Service Gas Station on the corner of NE 45th and Union Bay in the U-District (where Tully’s Coffee and Burgermaster stand today).

Roy earned a reputation for being a fair and honest business owner, making customer trust the foundation of his business. In 1977, Roy’s son, Jeff, began working at the station. After two years, Jeff attended the Arizona Automotive Institute to study repair and maintenance. Jeff graduated in the top of his class and returned home.

In 1989, Jeff took over the business (now located at the corner of 35th and 95th in Wedgwood). Jeff decided to focus the business on full service repair and changed the name to Johnson's Auto Repair.

Now in 2026 Jeff’s Son RJ is taking the Reigns and will be continuing to serve you from across the street under the name Guards Rad Garage.

Like Roy and Jeff, RJ understands the importance of customer trust—especially in the auto repair business. Johnson's Auto Repair has served thousands of customers since 1949—And Guards Rad Garage hopes to continue that trend.