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title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Washington | Local Three
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updated: 2026-11-04
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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 November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

In short

Of the 138 auto repair shops we reviewed in Washington, these three had the strongest records: 2,752 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5.

Local Three editors · November 4, 2026

Editor's Pick

## [Radial Tire Company](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a566de24f6137c12/)

**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

Request a quote [Call +1 301-585-2740](tel:+13015852740)[Website](https://www.radialtirecompany.com)

Selection 02

## [Rising Sun Motors](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c112b74e6e9d3ae3/)

**4.8** from 357 reviews

Based in

College Park

Coverage

Based in Washington

### Why we picked them

A steady public record: 4.8 from 357 reviews.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 301-345-2600](tel:+13013452600)[Website](https://www.risingsunmotorsmd.com/location/auto-repair-college-park-md/)

Reader Favorite

## [Meineke Car Care Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-be0aee23e542c078/)

**4.7** from 408 reviews

Based in

College Park

Coverage

Based in Washington

### Why we picked them

A large, loyal client base: 408 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5.

Checked Oct 2026

- Operating status

Request a quote [Call +1 301-276-5929](tel:+13012765929)[Website](https://www.meineke.com/locations/md/college-park-879/)

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 Wash 4.6 · 1,062
- Murray's Auto Clinic Inc. 4.9 · 308
- Tenleytown Automotive 4.9 · 138
- [Far East Motors](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-392c70973d7090d7/) 4.7 · 358
- Dicky Smalls Auto, Body and Sales 4.9 · 128
- Jiffy Lube 4.6 · 605
- Rock'n Repair Shop 5.0 · 78
- DP Auto Service 4.8 · 166
- Action Al's Tire 4.7 · 268
- [K and W Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-459f48cb28affaf8/) 4.9 · 106
- Rossi's Automotive Service 4.8 · 164
- Autobody Dimensions - Bethesda 4.8 · 158
- [Capitol Hill Auto Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-bd295bcacc9cff2a/) 4.7 · 228
- Jiffy Lube 4.5 · 748
- New Again Auto Repair 4.8 · 138
- Auto Tech Service 4.8 · 128
- Jiffy Lube 4.5 · 642
- Ben Nielsen's 10th Street Automotive 4.6 · 278
- Jiffy Lube 4.5 · 498
- Just Car Service 4.9 · 68
- Allen Automotive 4.8 · 78
- Certified Alignments 4.7 · 117
- Metro Motor 4.8 · 78
- Perfect Auto Repair and Muffler 4.5 · 343
- Census Auto Repair and Sales 4.6 · 178
- Ameri Benz Auto Service 4.7 · 108
- Pugh's Garage 4.7 · 107
- Craftsman Auto Care 4.7 · 106
- Jiffy Lube Oil Change 4.5 · 288
- John Hook Automotive 4.7 · 98
- D & D Tire Co 4.6 · 138
- Kash's Custom Exhaust Center 4.8 · 58
- Philmark Service Center 4.8 · 58
- McDonald Auto Body 4.7 · 78
- Takoma Oldtown Auto Service Center 4.8 · 53
- Beahm's Auto Service 4.8 · 48
- Metro Motor 4.8 · 48
- [Lains Auto Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-1226d4b037c34996/) 4.6 · 96
- Lake Liberty Chevy Chase 4.6 · 93
- Williamson Auto Repair 4.6 · 83
- Branch Ave Tire & Auto 4.7 · 53
- Oscar Auto Mufflers 4.6 · 136
- PG Brake & Front End Service 4.8 · 37
- [Motor World](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-3c69075a861cfff7/) 4.6 · 65
- Mosley Auto Upholstery 4.7 · 44
- Tire Express 4.4 · 164
- Central Car Repair 4.9 · 26
- Kelley's Performance & Kustom 4.3 · 296
- Hill Auto Repair 4.6 · 58
- Jung's Auto Services 4.8 · 47
- Silver Hill Auto Repair 4.5 · 85
- Kenilworth Auto Clinic 4.8 · 45
- Direct Auto Service 4.7 · 38
- Danny's Auto Service 4.7 · 58
- Hi Tech Auto Repair 4.5 · 77
- Rs Automotive Inc 4.7 · 58
- Goodyear Auto Service 4.4 · 125
- Cj Foreign Car Service 4.6 · 48
- Huni Tuxedo Auto Service 4.5 · 68
- Wades Auto Service Center 5.0 · 18
- Tire Hall 4.4 · 108
- Usa Motors Inc 4.6 · 44
- [Lebron's Car Audio & Security](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-eabbdb381e84e70c/) 4.5 · 64
- Takoma Auto Clinic 4.8 · 25
- GR Automotive 4.6 · 68
- Jiffy Lube Oil Change 4.1 · 625
- NTB 4.2 · 318
- A & B Transmission 4.5 · 53
- Moshe's Auto Care 4.7 · 28
- Sturdy Muffler & Auto Repair Shop 4.6 · 35
- Ntb-national Tire & Battery 4.1 · 488
- All American Auto Service Center 4.8 · 28
- Jc Auto Services 4.8 · 28
- Moon's Auto Center 4.2 · 216
- Forest Auto Service 4.3 · 104
- CSE Automotive 4.7 · 34
- Awa Auto Repair Shop 4.5 · 38
- Bethesda Import Specialist Inc 4.6 · 28
- Einstein's Auto Repair 4.5 · 38
- Robern's Automotive Service Center 4.9 · 15
- Auto Mufflers 4.3 · 88
- Kangaroo Auto Crew 4.9 · 14
- River Road Auto Services 4.3 · 85
- Valvoline Express Care 4.2 · 153
- Joe's Auto Repair 4.9 · 13
- Greg's Auto Service 4.7 · 18
- Ourisman Jeep Service Center 4.7 · 18
- Scanlan Fleet Service 4.5 · 28
- Unibody Auto Service 4.8 · 14
- Jhingo Auto Werks 4.4 · 38
- McCarthy Tire Service 4.4 · 38
- International Auto Center 4.4 · 35
- AMH Auto Service 4.7 · 15
- Metro Motor 4.7 · 15
- Beltsville Auto Service Center 4.6 · 18
- Kenilworth 66 4.6 · 18
- Washington Tires 4.6 · 18
- A & W Auto Services 4.8 · 18
- Just Tires 4.2 · 78
- Rice Tire 4.4 · 28
- Full Works Automotive 4.7 · 13
- The Auto Shoppe 4.4 · 27
- Guillen's Automotive 4.8 · 16
- AYT Service Center 4.3 · 38
- Menla Tire Center 4.1 · 128
- Meineke Car Care Center 4.0 · 268
- Goodyear Auto Service 4.1 · 118
- Kearney Automotive 4.7 · 18
- Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.0 · 237
- R and S Auto and Truck Springworks 4.1 · 108
- D&e Auto Service 4.5 · 16
- Hillcrest Auto Repair 4.3 · 28
- Sam's Auto Service 4.3 · 28
- Trailer-n-Tractor 4.3 · 26
- AA Auto Service Center 4.6 · 18
- Family Auto Clinic 4.2 · 38
- Tony's Auto Repair 4.4 · 17
- Autobahn Motor Works 4.8 · 12
- Pan American Motors 4.2 · 36
- Henderson Automotive 4.1 · 66
- Forestville Auto Services 4.1 · 64
- Superior Transmissions 4.3 · 19
- Odyssey Shankle Bus and Truck Repair 4.2 · 26
- Capital Auto Services 4.3 · 28
- Joyce Motors 4.0 · 76
- Prosperity Tire Center 4.1 · 33
- A C Tire Co Inc 4.2 · 18
- AlSeason Auto Care 4.2 · 18
- Hyattsville Auto Body Inc 4.0 · 55
- Automotive Service Center 4.1 · 15
- Crawford Tire 4.1 · 38
- Jj Auto Care Inc 4.3 · 13
- CJ Auto Repair LLC 4.0 · 17
- Mountjoy's Auto Shop 4.0 · 36
- First Choice 4.1 · 16

At a glance

## The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Washington

| | 01 Radial Tire Company | 02 Rising Sun Motors | 03 Meineke Car Care Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite |
| Rating | 4.9 · 1987 reviews | 4.8 · 357 reviews | 4.7 · 408 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Silver Spring | College Park | College 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](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

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.

[How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/).

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.

People per square mile

11,348

[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

61.1 sq mi

[U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

Washington residents

693,645

[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 689,544 (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 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.

### 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 Washington cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-washington/).

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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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