Best Auto Repair in Dayton, OH
20 professionals listed · all 20 in Dayton · 4 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Ludlow Automotive
Euro Classics
Carroll-Wuertz Tire Company
Brownies Independent Transmission
Davidson's Garage
Listed for drivers in and around Dayton, OH, these 20 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Dayton, OH
All 20 professionals we list here are in Dayton itself. We have 62 professionals in Dayton on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 2,613 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 3 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 19 of the professionals on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
17 of the 20 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
Smith's Auto Repair
Hudson's Automotive Service
Tire Express
True Quality Automotive
Motorworks Complete Auto Care
Paul's Garage
Xtreme Autosports
Muffler Brothers Belmont
Wrench Monkey Garage Inc.
The Garaj
Edwards' Autocare Llc
Discovery Auto Service
A & E Automotive Inc.
Elite Auto Experts
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Dayton
- “The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. They took the time to explain the issues with my car and provided me with a fair estimate.” — customer of Xtreme Autosports
- “Nice to know you are working with an honest shop who communicated throughout and provided an estimate with pictures to show why certain repairs were needed.” — customer of Elite Auto Experts
- “These guys are the only people I trust to do work on the car, very reasonable prices and they warranty their work (with their own supplied parts) which shows integrity, and quality of work.” — customer of Motorworks Complete Auto Care
- “These guys are top notch. Took my truck to them for issues I was having with an aftermarket exhaust.” — customer of Xtreme Autosports
- “Detailed itemized explanation of all work. All work completed under estimated cost and on schedule.” — customer of Elite Auto Experts
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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