Cranston · Auto repair shops

The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Cranston

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in Cranston worth calling first, chosen from 46 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Park Avenue Auto Service

4.9 from 108 reviews

Based in
Cranston
Coverage
Based in Cranston

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 46 auto repair shops we reviewed in Cranston: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in Cranston

Other Cranston companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 46 in all for this work.

  • Royle Auto Repair4.8 · 78
  • Auto Solutions4.7 · 117
  • Deanco Automotive4.9 · 48
  • Accu Auto Services4.8 · 68
  • Casale's Auto Body & Auto Sales4.9 · 47
  • Mavis Tires & Brakes4.6 · 198
  • D&M Tyre Automotive Service Center4.6 · 173
  • Joe & Son's Auto Service4.8 · 58
  • Melvin's Tire and Auto Service Centers4.6 · 146
  • Porcelli's Auto Center4.9 · 37
  • Precision Automotive Services4.9 · 38
  • DC Automotive Inc.4.9 · 28
  • Smitty's Auto Services4.8 · 38
  • Jiffy Lube4.5 · 138
  • The Transmission Shop4.8 · 28
  • Gem Auto Care4.9 · 33
  • Cpm Auto Care4.5 · 108
  • Diversified Auto Repair4.7 · 35
  • Atwood Auto Repair4.9 · 18
  • American Muffler & Brake Shop4.6 · 48
  • Balasco's Garage5.0 · 13
  • Narragansett Auto Repair4.5 · 68
  • Jays Auto Service4.8 · 18
  • New England Starter and Alternator4.8 · 18
  • Oil & Grease On Wheels Inc4.8 · 18
  • Hartford Muffler And Brake4.6 · 68
  • Rhyda Tire4.3 · 224
  • Safeway Oil Change & Automotive Services4.4 · 95
  • K&D automotive repair4.8 · 24
  • Interstate Auto Repair4.4 · 76
  • Jiffy Lube4.3 · 152
  • R and F Auto Services4.6 · 48
  • Protech Automotive Services4.6 · 18
  • Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers4.2 · 167
  • Mason Automotive Irving4.4 · 25
  • Town Fair Tire4.1 · 298
  • Knightsville Service Center4.4 · 20
  • My Mechanics4.5 · 28
  • Interstate Repair Service4.4 · 14
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.1 · 198
  • One Stop Auto Repair & Service4.2 · 48
  • Pontiac Service Center N and C4.3 · 46
  • Dan's Oil4.2 · 18

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Cranston
01Park Avenue Auto Service02Tire Warehouse03Midland Transmission Inc
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating4.9 · 108 reviews4.7 · 228 reviews5.0 · 36 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inCranstonCranstonCoventry

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.46 auto repair shops in Cranston, 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.

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Local facts · Providence

Cranston, 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.

Land area
28.3 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 82,905 (April 2020 base)
+2.1%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring auto repair shops in Cranston: 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.

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Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Cranston cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in Cranston

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Cranston?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 46 auto repair shops for Cranston.
Which of these auto repair shops in Cranston has the best reviews?
Midland Transmission Inc has a 5.0 rating from 36 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
Tire Warehouse, with 228 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 Cranston?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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