--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Lexington | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/lexington/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Lexington](https://thelocalthree.com/lexington/) - [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. [Kentucky](https://thelocalthree.com/kentucky/) 3. [Lexington](https://thelocalthree.com/lexington/) 4. Auto repair shops Lexington · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Lexington 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Lexington worth calling first, chosen from 100 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 100 auto repair shops we reviewed in Lexington, these three had the strongest records: 731 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e233f0a778cdc183/) **4.9** from 148 reviews Based in Nicholasville Coverage Based in Lexington ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 100 auto repair shops we reviewed in Lexington: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 859-309-0494](tel:+18593090494)[Website](https://www.jiffylube.com/locations/ky/nicholasville/3977) Reader Favorite ## [S&S Tire and Auto Service Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-0c6b6fda9f4d986a/) **4.7** from 395 reviews Based in Lexington Coverage Based in Lexington ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 395 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 859-269-8806](tel:+18592698806)[Website](https://www.sstire.com/retail/) Selection 03 ## [First Stop Auto Care Centers](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-0be1d638b3c98513/) **4.8** from 188 reviews Based in Lexington Coverage Based in Lexington ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 188 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 859-217-2637](tel:+18592172637)[Website](http://www.1ststopautocare.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Lexington Other Lexington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 100 in all for this work. - Crowes Master Tech 4.9 · 428 - Fleet Doc Lexington - A Main Street Auto Shop 4.8 · 268 - Fast Change Lube and Oil 4.9 · 148 - Tony's Automotive Repair 4.8 · 228 - [Brian's Bluegrass Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-5c9e43c172914e19/) 4.9 · 118 - S&S Tire & Auto Service Center 4.6 · 467 - Complete Automotive Repair 4.7 · 234 - Kool Breeze AC & Auto Repair 4.8 · 137 - [Wildcat Gutters](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-1c2ab72b5e0d0308/) 4.8 · 136 - [Auto Alternative Service and Sales](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a2aab49530c0fa70/) 4.9 · 88 - Car Masters 4.7 · 147 - Tire Discounters 4.6 · 247 - Stuttgart Motors Eastland Drive 4.9 · 58 - Exhaust Pro 4.7 · 128 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.6 · 218 - 5-Star Auto Repair and Exhaust 4.6 · 208 - Motorsports of Lexington 4.8 · 73 - Tire Discounters 4.6 · 177 - Byrd Automotive Repair 4.7 · 98 - Auto Excel 4.6 · 163 - Bluegrass Radiator Services 4.9 · 46 - [Gearheads Automotive Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-ee1f914b0f5f9b7f/) 4.8 · 64 - Big O Tires 4.5 · 268 - S S Truck Tire Center 4.7 · 88 - John Clay Automotive 4.8 · 58 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.4 · 474 - Mitch's Auto Repair 4.8 · 55 - Big O Tires 4.5 · 224 - Exhaust Pro 4.5 · 227 - Tire Discounters 4.5 · 228 - Tire Discounters 4.5 · 228 - Charlie's Auto Center 4.9 · 38 - Leos Auto Repair 4.9 · 58 - Import Auto Specialists 4.7 · 68 - Brakes N All - Tire & Complete Autocare 4.7 · 65 - Ken Towery's Tire and Auto Care 4.4 · 335 - Jiffy Lube Oil Change 4.4 · 308 - Ashley's Wheel & Brake Service 4.6 · 88 - Ken Towery's Tire and Auto Care 4.4 · 288 - Exhaust Pro 4.5 · 148 - Quality Truck & Trailer Repair 4.8 · 38 - Bluegrass Auto Repair 4.5 · 134 - Southside Auto Repair 4.4 · 258 - Tire Discounters 4.4 · 238 - Ken Towery's Tire & Auto Care 4.3 · 455 - Bluegrass Precision Auto Care 4.7 · 48 - Quantrell Collision Repairs 4.7 · 48 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.5 · 118 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.5 · 118 - Carite Car Care Center Of Nicholasville 4.8 · 33 - Athens Service Center 4.7 · 74 - B & W Automotive & Repair 4.7 · 38 - Cliff's Truck Service 4.7 · 38 - Central Import Authority 4.8 · 28 - Lowell's 4.8 · 28 - Cyber Solutions Computer Repair 5.0 · 18 - Webster's Engine Alley 4.8 · 27 - AAMCO Transmissions 4.5 · 78 - Hook it up 4.6 · 45 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.4 · 118 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.3 · 225 - Foreign Affairs Autowerks 4.6 · 38 - Ken Towery’s Tire & Auto Care 4.3 · 198 - Ken Towery's Tire and Auto Care 4.3 · 188 - Scheller Automotive 4.3 · 184 - Jessamine Car Care 4.5 · 48 - Ziegler Tire 4.5 · 48 - B & A Corvette and Auto Repair 5.0 · 18 - Lexington Discount Tires 4.2 · 286 - D and R Garage 4.8 · 27 - Tire Discounters 4.2 · 265 - Twisted Wrench Garage 4.7 · 18 - Powers Transmissions Complete Car & Auto Repair Lexington 4.3 · 98 - Protech Auto 4.9 · 18 - Back's Cylinder Head Service 4.8 · 14 - Expert Auto Sales, Llc 4.8 · 14 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.7 · 17 - Ken Towery’s Tire & Auto Care 4.2 · 153 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.2 · 145 - Lexington Trailer & Hitch, Llc 4.3 · 66 - Ken Towery’s Tire & Auto Care 4.1 · 208 - Powers Transmissions Complete Car Care 4.2 · 98 - Ken Towery's Tire & Auto Care 4.1 · 158 - Covey's Automotive Service 4.2 · 68 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.1 · 154 - AAMCO Transmissions 4.2 · 64 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.1 · 148 - Goodyear Auto Service 4.1 · 136 - Paul's Foreign Auto Inc 4.6 · 18 - Goodyear Auto Service 4.1 · 88 - Byc Garage, Llc 4.4 · 24 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 28 - Midas 4.0 · 116 - Rama Auto Repair 4.3 · 28 - Dixon's Service Center 4.1 · 35 - Sam's Transmission and Auto Care 4.0 · 37 - Used Tire & Auto Repair Llc 4.0 · 26 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Lexington | | 01 Jiffy Lube Oil Change | 02 S&S Tire and Auto Service Center | 03 First Stop Auto Care Centers | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 148 reviews | 4.7 · 395 reviews | 4.8 · 188 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Nicholasville | Lexington | Lexington | 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.** 100 auto repair shops in Lexington, 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 · Fayette ## Lexington, 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 1,162 [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 283.9 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Lexington residents 329,751 [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 322,563 (April 2020 base) +2.2% [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 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring auto repair shops in Lexington: 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 Lexington cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-lexington/). 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 Lexington How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Lexington? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 100 auto repair shops for Lexington. Which of these auto repair shops in Lexington has the best reviews? Jiffy Lube Oil Change has a 4.9 rating from 148 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? S&S Tire and Auto Service Center, with 395 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 Lexington? Get at least three. 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