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The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Salem

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in Salem worth calling first, chosen from 77 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

Salem Exhaust and Automotive

5.0 from 233 reviews

Based in
Keizer
Coverage
Based in Salem

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 77 auto repair shops we reviewed in Salem: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status
Request a quote Call +1 971-506-8636Website

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in Salem

Other Salem companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 77 in all for this work.

  • Jiffy Lube4.9 · 574
  • Dave Power Automotive and Marine4.9 · 237
  • Jiffy Lube4.7 · 598
  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change4.7 · 538
  • Enterprise Instant Oil Change4.8 · 225
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.8 · 178
  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change4.6 · 498
  • Hillyer's Tire & Wheel Center4.8 · 133
  • Capital Transmission Center & Auto Service4.9 · 81
  • Tire Experts4.6 · 358
  • Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair4.7 · 174
  • OK Tire of Salem4.7 · 166
  • Discount Tire4.5 · 568
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.6 · 228
  • Elite Auto Service4.8 · 78
  • Les Schwab Tire Center4.5 · 377
  • Reid's Tire & Automotive4.9 · 48
  • Superior Tire Service4.6 · 156
  • Brothers Automotive4.8 · 58
  • Certified Automotive Repair4.6 · 128
  • Les Schwab Tire Center4.4 · 446
  • Titan Auto Repair5.0 · 28
  • Oil Can Henry's4.5 · 177
  • Auto Team Service Center4.7 · 58
  • Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service4.7 · 58
  • Mac's Automotive Service & Radiator Repair4.7 · 58
  • AG West Point S4.7 · 55
  • Brooks Automotive4.8 · 38
  • Johnson Engine Service & Auto Repair4.8 · 38
  • Les Schwab Tire Center4.4 · 278
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change4.5 · 145
  • Les Schwab Tire Center4.3 · 547
  • TB's Oak Park Automotive4.8 · 33
  • Today's Automotive4.5 · 118
  • Evolution Pervious5.0 · 18
  • Sunnyview Transmissions and Auto Repair4.5 · 106
  • Trinity's Quality Auto Care5.0 · 18
  • Sunnyside Repair Center4.7 · 38
  • Helmer Automotive4.8 · 27
  • Hurst Automotive And Welding4.9 · 28
  • BMS Automotive4.5 · 64
  • Cascade Tire4.4 · 120
  • Les Schwab Tire Center4.3 · 236
  • Mark's Mercs Inc4.7 · 25
  • Ace Automotive Service4.6 · 33
  • Advanced RV Painting And Repair LLC4.8 · 18
  • Ledoux's Auto Service & Repair4.4 · 96
  • Joe's Auto Service4.6 · 32
  • Marion Auto Service5.0 · 18
  • Raw Automotive5.0 · 18
  • AJ's Auto Repair4.3 · 158
  • Carlsons Auto Repair4.5 · 36
  • Badway Auto4.9 · 18
  • Mar Auto Maintenance4.7 · 28
  • Caliber Collision4.3 · 94
  • RPD Services4.5 · 28
  • Precision Auto Care4.4 · 46
  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change and Multicare4.1 · 387
  • Warranty Auto4.8 · 18
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.2 · 153
  • Revis Keizer Automotive4.3 · 68
  • Chuck's Automotive Center4.5 · 18
  • Latinos Touch Inc4.6 · 13
  • Harold's Quality Auto Repair4.2 · 105
  • Kast Auto Repair4.7 · 17
  • B & B Automotive4.4 · 45
  • Polos Auto Repair4.6 · 18
  • Oil Can Henry's - Salem (Edgewater Street)4.1 · 146
  • Silverton Road Automotive4.2 · 46
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.0 · 198
  • AAMCO Transmissions4.1 · 68
  • Quicklane Tire and Auto Center4.2 · 15
  • Valley Specialists4.1 · 28
  • Midas4.0 · 103

At a glance

The three, side by side

01Salem Exhaust and Automotive02P&M Automotive03First Lube Plus
Best forEditor's PickReader Favorite–
Rating5.0 · 233 reviews4.7 · 987 reviews4.9 · 238 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inKeizerSalemSalem

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.77 auto repair shops in Salem, 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.

Local facts · Marion

Salem, 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
49.0 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 175,516 (April 2020 base)
+3.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 5, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring auto repair shops in Salem: 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.

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In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in Salem

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Salem?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 77 auto repair shops for Salem.
Which of these auto repair shops in Salem has the best reviews?
Salem Exhaust and Automotive has a 5.0 rating from 233 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
P&M Automotive, with 987 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 Salem?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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