--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Topeka | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/topeka/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Topeka](https://thelocalthree.com/topeka/) - [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. [Kansas](https://thelocalthree.com/kansas/) 3. [Topeka](https://thelocalthree.com/topeka/) 4. Auto repair shops Topeka · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Topeka 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Topeka worth calling first, chosen from 49 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 49 auto repair shops we reviewed in Topeka, these three had the strongest records: 800 public reviews between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Certified Transmission](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-b7e0359f17ba5fa9/) **4.9** from 478 reviews Based in Topeka Coverage Based in Topeka ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 49 auto repair shops we reviewed in Topeka: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 785-232-7100](tel:+17852327100)[Website](https://topeka.certifiedtransmission.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Performance Tire & Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-2f0b5b4832fc16e9/) **4.9** from 187 reviews Based in Topeka Coverage Based in Topeka ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 187 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 785-357-5116](tel:+17853575116)[Website](http://www.performancetopeka.com/) Selection 03 ## [Hogan Muffler & Brake](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a87ea2aea0042652/) **4.9** from 135 reviews Based in Topeka Coverage Based in Topeka ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.9 from 135 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 785-273-7200](tel:+17852737200)[Website](http://www.hoganmuffler.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Topeka Other Topeka companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 49 in all for this work. - Performance Auto Care of Topeka 4.9 · 118 - [AAMCO Transmissions](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-446bf141a4bea061/) 4.8 · 174 - Yingling's Auto Service 4.7 · 277 - Performance Tire and Auto 4.7 · 238 - Briggs Dodge Ram Fiat Service Center 4.5 · 760 - Automotion 4.8 · 108 - Doug's Service Center 4.7 · 176 - Lady Fingers Automotive LLC 5.0 · 38 - [Shorey Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-1fe5f725318c6674/) 4.6 · 208 - [Topeka Transmission Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-90aa1f504fe69022/) 4.7 · 108 - Jiffy Lube Oil Change 4.5 · 283 - Ed Bozarth Chevrolet #1 Buick GMC 4.3 · 834 - Padron Automotive 4.6 · 108 - Smith Brothers Transmission 4.6 · 98 - Danny's Car Care Center 4.6 · 113 - High Torque Racing Auto Upholstery 5.0 · 18 - Mikey's Certified Auto Care 4.9 · 34 - Chris Foster Automotive Repair 5.0 · 17 - Frye's Auto Repair Inc 4.7 · 36 - Ramseys 4.7 · 34 - Discount Muffler 4.7 · 58 - RNR Tire Express 4.3 · 293 - Hoyt's Truck Center 4.4 · 138 - Kansasland Tire and Service 4.5 · 75 - Commercial Tire Centers 4.9 · 18 - Big O Tires 4.3 · 245 - Oz Truck & Auto 4.6 · 68 - Cowan Automotive, Inc 4.7 · 24 - Jiffy Lube Oil Change 4.3 · 198 - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.4 · 96 - Kansasland Tire 4.4 · 92 - Topeka Trailer Repair 4.6 · 27 - The Rod Shop 4.7 · 18 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.3 · 108 - Kansasland Tire 4.3 · 78 - Bob Brown's Auto Service Center 4.7 · 20 - Lilchopshop LLC 4.4 · 28 - Goodyear Auto Service 4.1 · 232 - Arco Auto 4.5 · 13 - Moore's Auto & Truck Service 4.6 · 18 - Kansasland Tire 4.3 · 28 - Nicolay Service 4.9 · 13 - Mike's Frame Shop Alignment And Brake's 4.5 · 18 - Huntington Park Auto Center 4.2 · 26 - Pomp's Tire Service 4.2 · 18 - Goodyear Auto Service 4.0 · 148 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Topeka | | 01 Certified Transmission | 02 Performance Tire & Auto | 03 Hogan Muffler & Brake | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 478 reviews | 4.9 · 187 reviews | 4.9 · 135 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Topeka | Topeka | Topeka | 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.** 49 auto repair shops in Topeka, 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 · Shawnee ## Topeka, 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 2,032 [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 61.9 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Topeka residents 125,795 [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 126,609 (April 2020 base) -0.6% [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 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring auto repair shops in Topeka: 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 Topeka cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-topeka/). 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 Topeka How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Topeka? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 49 auto repair shops for Topeka. Which of these auto repair shops in Topeka has the best reviews? Certified Transmission has a 4.9 rating from 478 public reviews, the highest on this page. 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 Topeka? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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