--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Auburn | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/auburn/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Auburn](https://thelocalthree.com/auburn/) - [Auto repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/auto-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Alabama](https://thelocalthree.com/alabama/) 3. [Auburn](https://thelocalthree.com/auburn/) 4. Auto repair shops Auburn · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Auburn 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Auburn worth calling first, chosen from 28 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 5, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 28 auto repair shops we reviewed in Auburn, these three had the strongest records: 570 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Gray's Tire and Service Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c071844ffd27e1b2/) **4.8** from 248 reviews Based in Auburn Coverage Based in Auburn ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 28 auto repair shops we reviewed in Auburn: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 334-329-5560](tel:+13343295560)[Website](http://www.graystirecenter.com/) Selection 02 ## [University Tire and Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e7bb9350b481e70f/) **4.7** from 158 reviews Based in Auburn Coverage Based in Auburn ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.7 from 158 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 334-887-0800](tel:+13348870800)[Website](http://UniversityTireAuburn.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Franklin Tire and Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-3806746ff5f9ddd3/) **4.6** from 164 reviews Based in Auburn Coverage Based in Auburn ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 164 public reviews, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 334-821-4572](tel:+13348214572)[Website](http://www.franklinautoinc.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Auburn Other Auburn companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 28 in all for this work. - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 286 - [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c14d051bfbb4d995/) 4.5 · 214 - Auto Shine The Art Of Detailing, Ceramic Coatings & Paint Protection Films 4.9 · 38 - Precision Tune Auto Care 4.4 · 310 - Integrity Auto Service 4.7 · 97 - Grady's Tire and Auto Service 4.5 · 134 - [Wesley Tire & Auto Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-97a1ee853eef47f1/) 4.5 · 138 - Notasulga Tire LLC 4.7 · 38 - Auburn Tire Service 4.4 · 98 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.3 · 168 - [Whitt's Auto Service Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c9196602077970f6/) 4.5 · 58 - RNR Tire Express 4.4 · 86 - Omni Fleet Services 4.9 · 18 - H & W Tire Service 4.5 · 38 - Tigerstate Truck and Trailer 4.5 · 37 - Best Tire and Auto 4.2 · 153 - Davis Tire & Auto of Opelika (formerly Gateway) 4.3 · 78 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 108 - Prince Service Center 4.6 · 28 - Woodhams Full Service 4.7 · 18 - Performance Services 4.1 · 48 - Mavis Tires & Brakes 4.0 · 98 - Triple G Mufflers & Auto Repair 4.2 · 17 - Ford Auburn Service Center 4.1 · 16 - Lynch Collision Center 4.0 · 26 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Auburn | | 01 Gray's Tire and Service Center | 02 University Tire and Auto | 03 Franklin Tire and Auto | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.8 · 248 reviews | 4.7 · 158 reviews | 4.6 · 164 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Auburn | Auburn | Auburn | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 28 auto repair shops in Auburn, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Lee ## Auburn, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 1,328 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 64.1 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Auburn residents 85,113 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 76,639 (April 2020 base) +11.1% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 5, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring auto repair shops in Auburn: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Auburn cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-auburn/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about auto repair shops in Auburn How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Auburn? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 28 auto repair shops for Auburn. Which of these auto repair shops in Auburn has the best reviews? Gray's Tire and Service Center has a 4.8 rating from 248 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these auto repair shops licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Auburn? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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