--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Salem | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/salem/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Salem](https://thelocalthree.com/salem/) - [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. [Oregon](https://thelocalthree.com/oregon/) 3. [Salem](https://thelocalthree.com/salem/) 4. Auto repair shops Salem · Auto repair shops # 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 November 5, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 77 auto repair shops we reviewed in Salem, these three had the strongest records: 1,458 public reviews between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Salem Exhaust and Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-812171382b1c4ef1/) **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 +1 971-506-8636](tel:+19715068636)[Website](http://www.salemexhaust.com/) Reader Favorite ## [P&M Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d5648ad2b64f3617/) **4.7** from 987 reviews Based in Salem Coverage Based in Salem ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 987 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 503-363-9956](tel:+15033639956)[Website](https://pmautomotive.com/) Selection 03 ## [First Lube Plus](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-06028bbf924a8e69/) **4.9** from 238 reviews Based in Salem Coverage Based in Salem ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.9 from 238 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 503-967-6216](tel:+15039676216)[Website](http://www.firstlubeplus.com/) 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 Lube 4.9 · 574 - Dave Power Automotive and Marine 4.9 · 237 - Jiffy Lube 4.7 · 598 - Jiffy Lube Oil Change 4.7 · 538 - Enterprise Instant Oil Change 4.8 · 225 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.8 · 178 - Jiffy Lube Oil Change 4.6 · 498 - [Hillyer's Tire & Wheel Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-7b2afcc29e6c56ce/) 4.8 · 133 - [Capital Transmission Center & Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-5ff9f7a70e49fa37/) 4.9 · 81 - [Tire Experts](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-8dfe27026500cd14/) 4.6 · 358 - [Real Tech Auto & Truck Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-518e2a0d1b54e332/) 4.7 · 174 - OK Tire of Salem 4.7 · 166 - Discount Tire 4.5 · 568 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.6 · 228 - Elite Auto Service 4.8 · 78 - Les Schwab Tire Center 4.5 · 377 - Reid's Tire & Automotive 4.9 · 48 - Superior Tire Service 4.6 · 156 - Brothers Automotive 4.8 · 58 - [Certified Automotive Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f59d7c0a6d7c3346/) 4.6 · 128 - Les Schwab Tire Center 4.4 · 446 - Titan Auto Repair 5.0 · 28 - Oil Can Henry's 4.5 · 177 - Auto Team Service Center 4.7 · 58 - Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service 4.7 · 58 - Mac's Automotive Service & Radiator Repair 4.7 · 58 - AG West Point S 4.7 · 55 - Brooks Automotive 4.8 · 38 - Johnson Engine Service & Auto Repair 4.8 · 38 - Les Schwab Tire Center 4.4 · 278 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.5 · 145 - Les Schwab Tire Center 4.3 · 547 - TB's Oak Park Automotive 4.8 · 33 - Today's Automotive 4.5 · 118 - Evolution Pervious 5.0 · 18 - Sunnyview Transmissions and Auto Repair 4.5 · 106 - [Trinity's Quality Auto Care](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-8ceeb1dbede966e6/) 5.0 · 18 - Sunnyside Repair Center 4.7 · 38 - Helmer Automotive 4.8 · 27 - Hurst Automotive And Welding 4.9 · 28 - BMS Automotive 4.5 · 64 - Cascade Tire 4.4 · 120 - Les Schwab Tire Center 4.3 · 236 - Mark's Mercs Inc 4.7 · 25 - Ace Automotive Service 4.6 · 33 - Advanced RV Painting And Repair LLC 4.8 · 18 - Ledoux's Auto Service & Repair 4.4 · 96 - Joe's Auto Service 4.6 · 32 - Marion Auto Service 5.0 · 18 - Raw Automotive 5.0 · 18 - AJ's Auto Repair 4.3 · 158 - Carlsons Auto Repair 4.5 · 36 - Badway Auto 4.9 · 18 - Mar Auto Maintenance 4.7 · 28 - Caliber Collision 4.3 · 94 - RPD Services 4.5 · 28 - Precision Auto Care 4.4 · 46 - Jiffy Lube Oil Change and Multicare 4.1 · 387 - Warranty Auto 4.8 · 18 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 153 - Revis Keizer Automotive 4.3 · 68 - Chuck's Automotive Center 4.5 · 18 - Latinos Touch Inc 4.6 · 13 - Harold's Quality Auto Repair 4.2 · 105 - Kast Auto Repair 4.7 · 17 - B & B Automotive 4.4 · 45 - Polos Auto Repair 4.6 · 18 - Oil Can Henry's - Salem (Edgewater Street) 4.1 · 146 - Silverton Road Automotive 4.2 · 46 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.0 · 198 - AAMCO Transmissions 4.1 · 68 - Quicklane Tire and Auto Center 4.2 · 15 - Valley Specialists 4.1 · 28 - Midas 4.0 · 103 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Salem | | 01 Salem Exhaust and Automotive | 02 P&M Automotive | 03 First Lube Plus | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 5.0 · 233 reviews | 4.7 · 987 reviews | 4.9 · 238 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Keizer | Salem | Salem | 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.** 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](https://thelocalthree.com/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. People per square mile 3,708 [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 49.0 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Salem residents 181,779 [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 175,516 (April 2020 base) +3.6% [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 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. ### 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 Salem cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-salem/). 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 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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