EXPERIENCED MECHANICS SERVING URBANA DRIVERS SINCE 1980

On May 5, 1980, Jeff's Automotive Service began out of a one-car garage in Urbana, Ohio, where owner and founder Jeff Thurman worked evenings and weekends. The business grew, and Jeff moved to a SOHIO station in the early 1980s and then to our present location on East Water Street in 1984. 

Jeff's Automotive Service's Building since 1984!

OUR GOAL IS TO SERVE URBANA FOR MANY YEARS TO COME!

​Today, Jeff has been in the auto repair business for over 40 years. As he explains it—he has seen cars come and go, he has seen people come and go, but the satisfaction he gets from serving people’s automotive needs has made the last four decades fly by. He looks forward to serving Urbana drivers for many years to come.

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JEFF THURMAN

Founder & Owner

Jeff Thurman is the face of Jeff’s Automotive Service and has been serving Champaign County with their automotive needs for a very long time. If you get the chance to talk to him, it won’t take long to hear about his beloved wife, son and twin daughters, children-in-law, and grandkids. In addition to his wonderful family, Jeff is motivated toward success by his goals, and being able to solve people’s vehicle problems to get them back on the road as quickly and efficiently as possible. When Jeff is not working, you’ll find him admiring his 1970 Chevy Nova, golfing, playing cards (usually winning), and hanging out with the Lion’s Club. When asked why he loves having a small business, Jeff said, “I have been serving this community for more than 43 years of my life. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you to my community for letting me service your needs!”

Elisha Thompson

Elisha is the youngest member of the Jeff’s Automotive Team, and has worked as an Automotive Technician for 4 years. He is our Asian car enthusiast and can tell you the ins and outs of a Honda Civic with the confidence of a 30-year mechanic. Elisha is from Bellefontaine, Ohio, where he purchased his first home with his wife Emily. Their cat, Fig, is also a beloved part of the family and has quite the personality! When Elisha isn’t working at Jeff’s, you can find him still tinkering with cars, building with Legos in his super cool Lego room, and gaming with friends. When asked why Elisha likes being a part of the Jeff’s Automotive Team, he said, “There’s a good atmosphere!” 

In memory of Robert Knox. 1964- 2022. A job well done.