--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Birmingham | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/birmingham/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Birmingham](https://thelocalthree.com/birmingham/) - [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. [Birmingham](https://thelocalthree.com/birmingham/) 4. Auto repair shops Birmingham · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Birmingham 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Birmingham worth calling first, chosen from 119 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 119 auto repair shops we reviewed in Birmingham, these three had the strongest records: 1,650 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Robe Mans Automotive Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-eae1b8bf93b589ee/) **4.8** from 548 reviews Based in Homewood Coverage Based in Birmingham ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 119 auto repair shops we reviewed in Birmingham: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 205-871-4712](tel:+12058714712)[Website](http://robemans.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Mavis Tires & Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-4487815d4e2cd282/) **4.7** from 608 reviews Based in Birmingham Coverage Based in Birmingham ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 608 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 205-445-9748](tel:+12054459748)[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/birmingham-downtown-al) Selection 03 ## [Mavis Tires and Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-48769a47e5beeef2/) **4.7** from 494 reviews Based in Irondale Coverage Based in Birmingham ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.7 from 494 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 205-445-9579](tel:+12054459579)[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/irondale-al.asp?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=local) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Birmingham Other Birmingham companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 119 in all for this work. - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.8 · 416 - [Mavis Tires and Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-2b01e948f08677d2/) 4.7 · 478 - Crane Fast Lube 5.0 · 97 - [Vulcan Tire & Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e5375666ce13fea7/) 4.8 · 208 - A+ Tire & Auto Repair 4.9 · 115 - Duffy's Garage 4.8 · 178 - Green Garage 4.8 · 155 - Precision Tune Auto Care 4.7 · 261 - PTL Auto & Tire Center 4.9 · 93 - Durrell Tire and Auto 4.7 · 197 - Mavis Tires and Brakes 4.6 · 345 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.7 · 178 - Autotread Mobile Tire Service 4.8 · 105 - Acme Muffler 4.8 · 93 - [AAMCO Transmissions](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-3a87beaeb3a7a09e/) 4.7 · 132 - Joe Hudson's Collision Center 4.6 · 207 - Element Garage 4.9 · 57 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 338 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.6 · 178 - Russell's Speed Shop 4.8 · 68 - [M&B Transmissions and Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-426f7b353a4a2577/) 4.9 · 48 - Audi Birmingham Service Center 4.4 · 464 - TAPCO Premier Auto Repair 4.7 · 88 - Tire Town 4.7 · 88 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 213 - Brown Automotive 4.7 · 78 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 197 - Lee-Rodgers Tire 4.7 · 68 - RC Motors 4.8 · 49 - Elite Tire & Service 4.8 · 48 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 172 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.6 · 103 - New Metro Auto Service 5.0 · 28 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 145 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.6 · 88 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.4 · 257 - Express Oil Change & Service Center 4.5 · 138 - Mackin’s Garage 4.6 · 84 - Adair Tire Pros 4.6 · 78 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.4 · 206 - Harris Automotive 4.7 · 48 - S+S Automotive Specialists 4.9 · 28 - Big Moe Spring and Alignment 4.6 · 68 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.4 · 188 - Precision Tune Auto Care 4.3 · 348 - R & R Muffler & Brake 4.5 · 98 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 88 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.4 · 138 - Edwards Chevrolet Body Shop 4.2 · 488 - Gardendale Wholesale Transmission & Automotive 4.8 · 28 - Oxmoor Automotive 5.0 · 26 - Mota Autohaus 5.0 · 18 - Springville Road Auto & Tire 4.6 · 47 - Fleet Pros Truck And Trailer Repair 4.8 · 26 - Windham & Bush 4.6 · 74 - Knight Automotive 4.8 · 36 - City Tire & Auto Llc 4.8 · 35 - McGriff Tire & Service 4.4 · 88 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.3 · 148 - Superior Automotive 4.7 · 24 - Action Tire Co 4.9 · 16 - Hatfield Auto Parts and Service 4.4 · 68 - Mays Auto Service Inc 4.7 · 23 - Eurasian Auto Service 4.8 · 18 - Estes Automotive 4.5 · 38 - Goff's Radiator & Electric Inc 4.5 · 38 - Scott's Auto & Tire 4.6 · 46 - Southern Rubber Tire 4.4 · 58 - United Car Care Center 4.4 · 56 - AAMCO Transmissions 4.4 · 54 - Bimmer Motor Works LLC 4.5 · 34 - Hanvey Tire and Auto Repair 4.3 · 88 - Jim Burke Body Shop 4.3 · 88 - Accel Auto Repair 4.9 · 13 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 157 - Kerklin Automotive Inc 4.9 · 13 - Oporto Madrid Tires 4.5 · 58 - Precision Automotive Machine 4.7 · 18 - Kurt's Truck and Parts Co 4.4 · 46 - Midas 4.3 · 78 - Omega Tires 4.2 · 134 - Alfa Romeo of Birmingham 4.5 · 27 - Rpmextreme 4.4 · 38 - Supreme Automotive Custom and Collision Center 4.4 · 38 - Genesis Tire and Service 4.5 · 44 - Hesco Automotive and Performance Center 4.5 · 25 - Gray Auto Service Center Inc 4.7 · 35 - Magic City Auto Works 4.6 · 18 - J's Automotive 4.8 · 18 - World Transmission Specialist 4.8 · 18 - Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care 4.2 · 78 - Snider Fleet Solutions 4.5 · 18 - Tucker Paint & Body 4.4 · 24 - L and E Auto Repair 4.3 · 35 - Mr. T's Automotive 4.1 · 133 - I.N. Touch Automotive and Performance 4.2 · 58 - Birmingham Benz Inc 4.3 · 27 - Bennette's Motor World 4.4 · 18 - Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires 4.0 · 185 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.0 · 165 - Iron City Tire and Auto 4.1 · 177 - Cadillac Service 4.2 · 28 - K & M Muffler & Brake 4.0 · 125 - Wholesale Transmissions 4.4 · 24 - Adamson Collision Center 4.0 · 108 - Decatur Highway Trans & Motor 4.1 · 38 - Jones Alton Auto Service 4.6 · 18 - Tire Tech 4.0 · 62 - Speedy Tire & Service 4.1 · 66 - Car Works 4.3 · 34 - Spencer's Garage 4.2 · 24 - Hoss Automotives 4.3 · 15 - K-n-a Auto Repair 4.6 · 13 - C Ray Tire And Auto Service Center 4.0 · 15 - Center Point Wholesale Transmission 4.2 · 24 - David Cagle's Automotive 4.0 · 18 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Birmingham | | 01 Robe Mans Automotive Service | 02 Mavis Tires & Brakes | 03 Mavis Tires and Brakes | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.8 · 548 reviews | 4.7 · 608 reviews | 4.7 · 494 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Homewood | Birmingham | Irondale | 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.** 119 auto repair shops in Birmingham, 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 · Jefferson ## Birmingham, 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 1,333 [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 146.9 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Birmingham residents 195,893 [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 200,486 (April 2020 base) -2.3% [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 Birmingham: 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 Birmingham cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-birmingham/). 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 Birmingham How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Birmingham? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 119 auto repair shops for Birmingham. Which of these auto repair shops in Birmingham has the best reviews? Robe Mans Automotive Service has a 4.8 rating from 548 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Mavis Tires & Brakes, with 608 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. 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 Birmingham? Get at least three. 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