--- title: The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Washington | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/washington/brake-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Washington](https://thelocalthree.com/washington/) - [Brake repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/brake-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [District of Columbia](https://thelocalthree.com/district-of-columbia/) 3. [Washington](https://thelocalthree.com/washington/) 4. Brake repair shops Washington · Brake repair shops # The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Washington 2027 Edition Three brake repair shops in Washington worth calling first, chosen from 26 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 26 brake 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 26 brake 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 brake repair shops in Washington Other Washington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 26 in all for this work. - Murray's Auto Clinic Inc. 4.9 · 308 - [Far East Motors](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-392c70973d7090d7/) 4.7 · 358 - DP Auto Service 4.8 · 166 - [K and W Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-459f48cb28affaf8/) 4.9 · 106 - Ben Nielsen's 10th Street Automotive 4.6 · 278 - Pugh's Garage 4.7 · 107 - [Lains Auto Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-1226d4b037c34996/) 4.6 · 96 - Metro Motor 4.8 · 48 - [Motor World](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-3c69075a861cfff7/) 4.6 · 65 - NTB 4.2 · 318 - A & B Transmission 4.5 · 53 - Ntb-national Tire & Battery 4.1 · 488 - Einstein's Auto Repair 4.5 · 38 - River Road Auto Services 4.3 · 85 - Ourisman Jeep Service Center 4.7 · 18 - Metro Motor 4.7 · 15 - Rice Tire 4.4 · 28 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.0 · 268 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.0 · 237 - Family Auto Clinic 4.2 · 38 - Tony's Auto Repair 4.4 · 17 - A C Tire Co Inc 4.2 · 18 - Mountjoy's Auto Shop 4.0 · 36 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected brake 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.** 26 brake 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 brake 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/brake-repair-shops-cost-washington/). 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 brake repair shops in Washington How did the editors choose these brake 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 26 brake repair shops for Washington. Which of these brake 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 brake 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 brake 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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