Washington · Auto repair shops

The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Washington

2027 Edition

Three auto repair shops in Washington worth calling first, chosen from 138 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

Radial Tire Company

4.9 from 1987 reviews

Based in
Silver Spring
Coverage
Based in Washington

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 138 auto repair shops we reviewed in Washington: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More auto repair shops in Washington

Other Washington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 138 in all for this work.

  • Chevy Chase Cars Car Wash4.6 · 1,062
  • Murray's Auto Clinic Inc.4.9 · 308
  • Tenleytown Automotive4.9 · 138
  • Far East Motors4.7 · 358
  • Dicky Smalls Auto, Body and Sales4.9 · 128
  • Jiffy Lube4.6 · 605
  • Rock'n Repair Shop5.0 · 78
  • DP Auto Service4.8 · 166
  • Action Al's Tire4.7 · 268
  • K and W Auto Repair4.9 · 106
  • Rossi's Automotive Service4.8 · 164
  • Autobody Dimensions - Bethesda4.8 · 158
  • Capitol Hill Auto Service4.7 · 228
  • Jiffy Lube4.5 · 748
  • New Again Auto Repair4.8 · 138
  • Auto Tech Service4.8 · 128
  • Jiffy Lube4.5 · 642
  • Ben Nielsen's 10th Street Automotive4.6 · 278
  • Jiffy Lube4.5 · 498
  • Just Car Service4.9 · 68
  • Allen Automotive4.8 · 78
  • Certified Alignments4.7 · 117
  • Metro Motor4.8 · 78
  • Perfect Auto Repair and Muffler4.5 · 343
  • Census Auto Repair and Sales4.6 · 178
  • Ameri Benz Auto Service4.7 · 108
  • Pugh's Garage4.7 · 107
  • Craftsman Auto Care4.7 · 106
  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change4.5 · 288
  • John Hook Automotive4.7 · 98
  • D & D Tire Co4.6 · 138
  • Kash's Custom Exhaust Center4.8 · 58
  • Philmark Service Center4.8 · 58
  • McDonald Auto Body4.7 · 78
  • Takoma Oldtown Auto Service Center4.8 · 53
  • Beahm's Auto Service4.8 · 48
  • Metro Motor4.8 · 48
  • Lains Auto Services4.6 · 96
  • Lake Liberty Chevy Chase4.6 · 93
  • Williamson Auto Repair4.6 · 83
  • Branch Ave Tire & Auto4.7 · 53
  • Oscar Auto Mufflers4.6 · 136
  • PG Brake & Front End Service4.8 · 37
  • Motor World4.6 · 65
  • Mosley Auto Upholstery4.7 · 44
  • Tire Express4.4 · 164
  • Central Car Repair4.9 · 26
  • Kelley's Performance & Kustom4.3 · 296
  • Hill Auto Repair4.6 · 58
  • Jung's Auto Services4.8 · 47
  • Silver Hill Auto Repair4.5 · 85
  • Kenilworth Auto Clinic4.8 · 45
  • Direct Auto Service4.7 · 38
  • Danny's Auto Service4.7 · 58
  • Hi Tech Auto Repair4.5 · 77
  • Rs Automotive Inc4.7 · 58
  • Goodyear Auto Service4.4 · 125
  • Cj Foreign Car Service4.6 · 48
  • Huni Tuxedo Auto Service4.5 · 68
  • Wades Auto Service Center5.0 · 18
  • Tire Hall4.4 · 108
  • Usa Motors Inc4.6 · 44
  • Lebron's Car Audio & Security4.5 · 64
  • Takoma Auto Clinic4.8 · 25
  • GR Automotive4.6 · 68
  • Jiffy Lube Oil Change4.1 · 625
  • NTB4.2 · 318
  • A & B Transmission4.5 · 53
  • Moshe's Auto Care4.7 · 28
  • Sturdy Muffler & Auto Repair Shop4.6 · 35
  • Ntb-national Tire & Battery4.1 · 488
  • All American Auto Service Center4.8 · 28
  • Jc Auto Services4.8 · 28
  • Moon's Auto Center4.2 · 216
  • Forest Auto Service4.3 · 104
  • CSE Automotive4.7 · 34
  • Awa Auto Repair Shop4.5 · 38
  • Bethesda Import Specialist Inc4.6 · 28
  • Einstein's Auto Repair4.5 · 38
  • Robern's Automotive Service Center4.9 · 15
  • Auto Mufflers4.3 · 88
  • Kangaroo Auto Crew4.9 · 14
  • River Road Auto Services4.3 · 85
  • Valvoline Express Care4.2 · 153
  • Joe's Auto Repair4.9 · 13
  • Greg's Auto Service4.7 · 18
  • Ourisman Jeep Service Center4.7 · 18
  • Scanlan Fleet Service4.5 · 28
  • Unibody Auto Service4.8 · 14
  • Jhingo Auto Werks4.4 · 38
  • McCarthy Tire Service4.4 · 38
  • International Auto Center4.4 · 35
  • AMH Auto Service4.7 · 15
  • Metro Motor4.7 · 15
  • Beltsville Auto Service Center4.6 · 18
  • Kenilworth 664.6 · 18
  • Washington Tires4.6 · 18
  • A & W Auto Services4.8 · 18
  • Just Tires4.2 · 78
  • Rice Tire4.4 · 28
  • Full Works Automotive4.7 · 13
  • The Auto Shoppe4.4 · 27
  • Guillen's Automotive4.8 · 16
  • AYT Service Center4.3 · 38
  • Menla Tire Center4.1 · 128
  • Meineke Car Care Center4.0 · 268
  • Goodyear Auto Service4.1 · 118
  • Kearney Automotive4.7 · 18
  • Firestone Complete Auto Care4.0 · 237
  • R and S Auto and Truck Springworks4.1 · 108
  • D&e Auto Service4.5 · 16
  • Hillcrest Auto Repair4.3 · 28
  • Sam's Auto Service4.3 · 28
  • Trailer-n-Tractor4.3 · 26
  • AA Auto Service Center4.6 · 18
  • Family Auto Clinic4.2 · 38
  • Tony's Auto Repair4.4 · 17
  • Autobahn Motor Works4.8 · 12
  • Pan American Motors4.2 · 36
  • Henderson Automotive4.1 · 66
  • Forestville Auto Services4.1 · 64
  • Superior Transmissions4.3 · 19
  • Odyssey Shankle Bus and Truck Repair4.2 · 26
  • Capital Auto Services4.3 · 28
  • Joyce Motors4.0 · 76
  • Prosperity Tire Center4.1 · 33
  • A C Tire Co Inc4.2 · 18
  • AlSeason Auto Care4.2 · 18
  • Hyattsville Auto Body Inc4.0 · 55
  • Automotive Service Center4.1 · 15
  • Crawford Tire4.1 · 38
  • Jj Auto Care Inc4.3 · 13
  • CJ Auto Repair LLC4.0 · 17
  • Mountjoy's Auto Shop4.0 · 36
  • First Choice4.1 · 16

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Washington
01Radial Tire Company02Rising Sun Motors03Meineke Car Care Center
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating4.9 · 1987 reviews4.8 · 357 reviews4.7 · 408 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inSilver SpringCollege ParkCollege Park

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.138 auto repair shops in Washington, 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.

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Local facts · District of Columbia

Washington, 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
61.1 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 689,544 (April 2020 base)
+0.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring auto repair shops in Washington: 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.

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Questions

Questions about auto repair shops in Washington

How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Washington?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 138 auto repair shops for Washington.
Which of these auto repair shops in Washington has the best reviews?
Radial Tire Company has a 4.9 rating from 1987 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 Washington?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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