--- title: The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Wilmington | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/wilmington/brake-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-03 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Wilmington](https://thelocalthree.com/wilmington/) - [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. [Delaware](https://thelocalthree.com/delaware/) 3. [Wilmington](https://thelocalthree.com/wilmington/) 4. Brake repair shops Wilmington · Brake repair shops # The 3 Best Brake repair shops in Wilmington 2027 Edition Three brake repair shops in Wilmington worth calling first, chosen from 61 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 3, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 61 brake repair shops we reviewed in Wilmington, these three had the strongest records: 1,794 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 3, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Kirkwood Auto Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-3e02436d48e026ad/) **4.8** from 685 reviews Based in Wilmington Coverage Based in Wilmington ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 61 brake repair shops we reviewed in Wilmington: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 302-995-6179](tel:+13029956179)[Website](https://kirkwoodautocenter.com/) Selection 02 ## [Everest Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e224c61435cf60c1/) **4.8** from 394 reviews Based in Newark Coverage Based in Wilmington ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.8 from 394 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 302-737-8424](tel:+13027378424)[Website](http://www.EverestAutoRepair.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Ron's Discount Tires and Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c7eec33189d34c66/) **4.7** from 715 reviews Based in Wilmington Coverage Based in Wilmington ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 715 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 302-475-4000](tel:+13024754000)[Website](http://www.ronsdiscounttires.com/) Beyond the three ## More brake repair shops in Wilmington Other Wilmington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 61 in all for this work. - Paul Campanella's Auto & Tire Center Wilmington 4.8 · 396 - Brandywine Auto Repair 4.9 · 138 - Paul Campanella's Auto & Tire Center 4.7 · 378 - [Malik's Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d15c064a6e168987/) 4.7 · 248 - RB Tire and Auto Center 4.8 · 138 - Certified Automotive Inc. 4.8 · 98 - [Thomas Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e18d7c98cd1b2008/) 4.9 · 58 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.7 · 118 - NTB 4.9 · 48 - Little's Garage 4.7 · 98 - Mavis Discount Tire 4.5 · 258 - Sevy's Auto Repair 4.6 · 138 - United Tire & Service 4.6 · 118 - JV Auto Service 4.9 · 35 - Newport Auto Center 4.7 · 64 - Lou's Auto Service 4.6 · 177 - Midas 4.4 · 288 - Penny Hill Service and Repair Center 4.6 · 88 - Stokes Garage 4.8 · 38 - Benchmark Transmission & Auto Care 4.7 · 48 - Joe Shilling Auto 4.8 · 34 - Brian and Jim's Automotive Services 4.8 · 33 - Brian's Auto Service 4.9 · 38 - Mavis Discount Tire 4.3 · 354 - Pennsville Tire & Auto Service 4.8 · 48 - ARS Fleet Service 4.6 · 58 - Midas 4.4 · 166 - American Discount Automotive 5.0 · 18 - D & J's Auto Service 4.7 · 35 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.3 · 276 - Mile'z Garage 4.6 · 48 - Midas 4.3 · 204 - Isaacs Garage 4.7 · 27 - Monro Auto Service And Tire Centers 4.4 · 97 - Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers 4.3 · 185 - Royal Tech Auto Repair 4.7 · 38 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.2 · 245 - Admiral Tire and Auto Center 4.4 · 58 - Hockessin Tire & Service LLC 4.7 · 18 - Y-Car Auto Repair 4.7 · 18 - Greenhill Auto Service 4.6 · 38 - K & S Garage 4.6 · 38 - Firestone Complete Auto Care 4.2 · 158 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.1 · 338 - Jiffy Lube 4.2 · 126 - Jiffy Lube 4.1 · 258 - Action Discount Tire 4.3 · 58 - Trou Auto Care Llc 4.6 · 28 - Bargain Tire & Service, Inc 4.3 · 48 - Trans Plus 4.5 · 18 - American Transmission Rebuilders 4.5 · 17 - Meineke Car Care Center 4.0 · 385 - G C Tire & Auto Repair 4.3 · 38 - Monro Auto Service And Tire Centers 4.1 · 155 - M-Tech 4.2 · 48 - Dempsey's Service Center 4.3 · 19 - AAMCO Transmissions 4.1 · 68 - Car Care Auto & Tire 4.1 · 28 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected brake repair shops in Wilmington | | 01 Kirkwood Auto Center | 02 Everest Auto Repair | 03 Ron's Discount Tires and Auto Repair | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.8 · 685 reviews | 4.8 · 394 reviews | 4.7 · 715 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Wilmington | Newark | Wilmington | 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.** 61 brake repair shops in Wilmington, 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 · New Castle ## Wilmington, 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 6,747 [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 10.9 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Wilmington residents 73,512 [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 70,916 (April 2020 base) +3.7% [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 3, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring brake repair shops in Wilmington: 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 Wilmington cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-wilmington/). 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 Wilmington How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Wilmington? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 61 brake repair shops for Wilmington. Which of these brake repair shops in Wilmington has the best reviews? Kirkwood Auto Center has a 4.8 rating from 685 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews? Ron's Discount Tires and Auto Repair, with 715 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. 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 Wilmington? Get at least three. 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