J4 Automotive
“Great staff, informed me of something I had to take care of before I could get an alignment, & even helped me out with something I couldn't get done by myself.”
Best Auto Repair in Helena, MT
24 professionals listed · 13 in Helena · 1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Kolar Tire & Auto
“I told the Chevy dealer in Missoula again that the tires wear unevenly and that the right front tire is leaking air, and I cannot fill it with the air hoses at gas stations but instead need to use a bicycle tire pump to keep the air pressure in the t...”
Helena Import Repair
“Brought my '98 Lexus in on Wednesday - Kyle was able to take it in on short notice and fix the oil leak within about 2-3 hours of me dropping it off.”
Dj's Automotive
“From their expertise, highly skilled and knowledgeable mechanics, to their high degree of integrity, care in the exceptional work they do and for their customers”
Jerry's HWY Service
“My family has been bringing our cars here for longer than I have been alive, and no car we have ever had that we brought here has died before reaching 350,000 miles, and that was because of a deer other than that one they have all lived to see 400,00...”
Hoff's Automotive
“While the mechanic was doing that I also requested a good general look over to see if there were any other issues that needed attention and it was determined that I was in need of a new ball joint so I made an appointment to have it replaced.”
Listed for drivers in and around Helena, MT, these 24 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: Helena, MT
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 13 are in Helena itself and 11 come from towns including East Helena (3, 5 mi), Townsend (3, 31 mi) and Deer Lodge (2, 37 mi). 23 of the professionals on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,023 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (81%), quality (70%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has 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 2004. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 5 offer financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and 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 24 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.
Prestige Automotive
“The got me right in to rebuild my transmission when everyone else said it would be a month or more I will saw more after the job is done so 5 star for now”
Auto Worx Plus
“It is always daunting to try to find mechanics who you can trust and these guys have shown that you can trust them and that is what is most important to me.”
V-Dubs and More
“V-dubs and more is awesome they have always been quick getting my car in and they go the extra step and take care of issues other shops just wouldn't take the time to do.”
Independence Automotive LLC
“Me and the girlfriend were on a cross country trip with our sprinter van when we started experiencing a very sudden sputter and air leakage coming from under the hood related to the turbo.”
Safe Haven Towing and Auto
“He's very competent and trustworthy!”
Milledge Muffler Brake
“I misheard the drop off date so I left it there a day early, but Chance worked with me and found time to fix it that day, which I greatly appreciate because the car would not have made it out of the parking lot.”
Queen City Off Road
“It was pretty evident at the first consult and then when I dropped the truck off before and picked it up after the install by the questions they asked about preferences for the setup and what not that they are really enthusiastic about doing thorough...”
Rdnk Kustoms LLP
“This shop is honest, which is hard to find.”
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Leny's Repair
“Best shop around”
Iwen Automotive
“I generally do most of my own work on my vehicles so I know what good work looks like and when I don't have the time to get to it or I don't want to do it myself I always call Iwen Automotive to make sure the job gets done right.”
Diamond Auto Care
“Had a great experience here, accidentally put gas in my diesel truck and they had the whole situation taken care of within a couple hours at a very reasonable price.”
Townsend Tire
“Mike and his crew have totally gone out of their way to to make sure my tires were good and when they found the problem was with my truck they fixed that too.”
Tk's Garage
“After the dealer quoted us nearly $4,000 to fix our truck, Keith, the owner of TK's looked at it, tighted some loose wires, added some fluids and got us back on the road in under an hour.”
Hedstrom Complete Auto Repair Inc.
“These guys are great very professional!”
Timberline Auto LLC
“I had a cylinder misfire that only needed to be reconnected and Chris was able to identify the issue, figure out a potential root cause, and fix it really quickly for me for no charge.”
Old Stage Lube
“Last summer on our way to washington from Massachusetts my chrysler town and countrys Water pump took a dump and they had it fixed within hours,great service and would recommend to a friend.”
Weston's Spontaneous Bed and Breakfast
“Five stars, will poop here again”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in and near Helena
- “Brian and his team were outstanding from the estimate to the final work, great communication and technical work on every detail.” — customer of Dj's Automotive
- “Car runs great after his repair. His email estimate is very clear and contained a lot of information about what he found wrong.” — customer of Helena Import Repair
- “Ken, Tim and the team are great. They always get back to me promptly with estimates and they do great work at a fair price.” — customer of Iwen Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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