--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Dothan | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/dothan/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Dothan](https://thelocalthree.com/dothan/) - [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. [Dothan](https://thelocalthree.com/dothan/) 4. Auto repair shops Dothan · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Dothan 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Dothan worth calling first, chosen from 33 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 33 auto repair shops we reviewed in Dothan, these three had the strongest records: 533 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [The Muffler Shop](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-940fbc48596737fd/) **4.9** from 135 reviews Based in Dothan Coverage Based in Dothan ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 33 auto repair shops we reviewed in Dothan: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 334-794-6185](tel:+13347946185)[Website](https://the-muffler-shop-al-1.hub.biz/) Selection 02 ## [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-719f71375188db69/) **4.6** from 174 reviews Based in Dothan Coverage Based in Dothan ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.6 from 174 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 334-769-3669](tel:+13347693669)[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/dothan/al/1609/) Reader Favorite ## [Jim Whaley Tires - Dothan (south Oates St.)](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-07fb0e49a0bf9495/) **4.5** from 224 reviews Based in Dothan Coverage Based in Dothan ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 224 of them, averaging 4.5 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 334-794-5252](tel:+13347945252)[Website](https://jimwhaleytires.com) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Dothan Other Dothan companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 33 in all for this work. - ProFormance Car Care Center 4.8 · 123 - [Techway Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-0269802b38e7738d/) 4.4 · 388 - Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers 4.5 · 198 - [Rick's Automotive and Custom Exhaust](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-afbe59527aad903c/) 4.5 · 128 - RoadMart 4.6 · 73 - Gibbons Automotive Inc. 4.7 · 38 - Evans Automotive Services 4.4 · 117 - Dollar Bill's Sales and Services 4.5 · 118 - Jim Whaley Tires 4.3 · 156 - RoadMart Inc. 4.5 · 54 - Arnold's Automotive 4.6 · 33 - Mike Smith's Automotive Collision Center 4.4 · 67 - Southside Auto & Truck Repair 4.6 · 28 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center 4.2 · 174 - Howell's Automotive 4.4 · 38 - McGriff Best-One Tire & Service 4.4 · 38 - Jim Whaley Tires 4.2 · 98 - Wilks A-One Tire & Service 4.2 · 98 - [Gibson Auto & Transmission Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-b2ef613ea66a6d92/) 4.3 · 38 - [Lafayette Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-37cb89c7cf3c03ca/) 4.5 · 18 - Southside 66 4.5 · 18 - Randall Glover's Auto Service 4.7 · 18 - Advanced Mechanix Inc. 4.5 · 28 - Midas 4.1 · 98 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.0 · 188 - [Dothan Auto Specialists](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-05a1d41124d1cebe/) 4.2 · 38 - Knowles On Site Repair 4.4 · 14 - Tri-State Refrigeration 4.6 · 13 - JimPam Hydraulics LLC 4.2 · 13 - [Southern Transmission Inc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c5ba4c25fce59d63/) 4.0 · 12 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Dothan | | 01 The Muffler Shop | 02 Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | 03 Jim Whaley Tires - Dothan (south Oates St.) | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.9 · 135 reviews | 4.6 · 174 reviews | 4.5 · 224 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Dothan | Dothan | Dothan | 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.** 33 auto repair shops in Dothan, 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 · Houston ## Dothan, 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 797 [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 90.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Dothan residents 72,060 [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 71,063 (April 2020 base) +1.4% [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 Dothan: 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 Dothan cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-dothan/). 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 Dothan How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Dothan? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 33 auto repair shops for Dothan. Which of these auto repair shops in Dothan has the best reviews? The Muffler Shop has a 4.9 rating from 135 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Jim Whaley Tires - Dothan (south Oates St.), with 224 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 Dothan? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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