Palmer Tire & Auto Service
“Quality work with an old fashion, small town attitude and customer service.”
Best Auto Repair in Decatur, IL
17 professionals listed · all 17 in Decatur · 4 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Donnelly Automotive Machine Inc.
“They always go out of their way to help you find the correct parts.”
Banning's Auto Service
“With so many rip off repair shops out there, I'm so happy I found this one.”
Speedy 1 Mufflers & Brakes
“Got me in right away, got the job done very efficiently and fast!”
S S Transmission
“There staff offered excellent customer service, very polite and very open about their work, even showed me things that I didn't know had been done to my transmission before I brought it in to them.”
Vanderlaan's Automotive Repair
“Cody and the gang, were outstanding 👏 They were quick with letting us know, and what the cost would be, our hot rod was ready and runs great.”
Listed for drivers in and around Decatur, IL, these 17 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: Decatur, IL
All 17 professionals we list here are in Decatur itself. 16 of the professionals on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 804 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 4 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the professionals on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes 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?
10 of the 17 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.
O k's Transmission Service
“The service was excellent the most helpful person KO is very polite kind and experience person I know on transmissions and very helpful to me when I need it”
Wathan Auto Repair
“I take my fleet of work and personal vehicles here at Wathans to keep them in top condition.”
West End Auto Service
“They kindly helped us out after hours and didn't charge for the used tire they gave us!”
Ron Badorek's Auto Services
“I would be in a world of hurt, if it weren't for the dedication, experience, wisdom and fairness habitually offered to his dedicated customers.”
Burkhart Chassis Inc
“Absolutely the best in the business!!!”
Wilson's Garage
“I would recommend them to anyone who wants the job done right and at a good price.”
ATI Fleet Services
“Ati has been taking care of my dodge diesel pick up for 5 years.”
Robertson Tire & Auto Repair
“I work in the same strip mall that their shop is in & couldn't leave my store, so he came & got my car & had it fixed within the hour & then brought my car back.”
Barding's Garage
“No problems, quick service, did what was needed, no more no less, nothing fancy, very reasonable price!”
Tommy Tire
“Couldn't be more happy with their professionalism.”
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