--- title: The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Auburn | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/auburn/brake-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Auburn](https://thelocalthree.com/auburn/) - [Brake repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/brake-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. Brake repair shops Auburn · Brake repair shops # The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Auburn 2027 Edition Three brake repair shops in Auburn worth calling first, chosen from 12 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 12 brake repair shops we reviewed in Auburn, these three had the strongest records: 536 public reviews between them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [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 The strongest overall record of the 12 brake 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 +1 334-887-0800](tel:+13348870800)[Website](http://UniversityTireAuburn.com/) Selection 02 ## [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 steady public record: 4.6 from 164 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 334-821-4572](tel:+13348214572)[Website](http://www.franklinautoinc.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c14d051bfbb4d995/) **4.5** from 214 reviews Based in Opelika Coverage Based in Auburn ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 214 of them, averaging 4.5 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 334-744-5435](tel:+13347445435)[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/opelika/al/0134/) Beyond the three ## More brake repair shops in Auburn Other Auburn companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 12 in all for this work. - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 286 - Precision Tune Auto Care 4.4 · 310 - [Wesley Tire & Auto Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-97a1ee853eef47f1/) 4.5 · 138 - Auburn Tire Service 4.4 · 98 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.3 · 168 - Best Tire and Auto 4.2 · 153 - Davis Tire & Auto of Opelika (formerly Gateway) 4.3 · 78 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 108 - Mavis Tires & Brakes 4.0 · 98 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected brake repair shops in Auburn | | 01 University Tire and Auto | 02 Franklin Tire and Auto | 03 Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.7 · 158 reviews | 4.6 · 164 reviews | 4.5 · 214 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Auburn | Auburn | Opelika | 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.** 12 brake 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 brake 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/brake-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 brake repair shops in Auburn How did the editors choose these brake 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 12 brake repair shops for Auburn. Which of these brake repair shops in Auburn has the best reviews? University Tire and Auto has a 4.7 rating from 158 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews? Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, with 214 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these brake 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 brake repair shops in Auburn? Get at least three. 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