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Gateway Auto Clinic
“They worked very hard to figure out the problem with my car very honest and trust worthy and did a great job will definitely recommend to everyone thank you guys so much !!”
Best Auto Repair in Kettering, OH
24 professionals listed · 9 in Kettering · 1 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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SCP Automotive
- Sound
- Brake
- Engine
“Family-owned business, very honest Christian men, treat women very well, do not take advantage of females who own cars like other Auto owned garages, other of my family members go to this place business, very trustworthy!!!”
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USA Tire
“When calling to get a quote on tires, John made sure to leave no information out, even explaining the differences in grades of tires, costs, and functionality.”
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Gallagher Tire & Automotive
- Management
- Clean
- Team
“They were honest, and charged my a/c unit for a good price, they told me $205 but when the fixed it they gave me a discount without me asking 🙂 they also have fast service.”
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Covenant Automotive
- Pressure
- Dealership
- Knowledge
“From my initial call to completion of the work, Adam was pleasant and thorough in explaining everything, and provided a detailed estimate well in advance.”
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P & R Car Care Center
- Mechanics
- Vehicles
- Fair
“I'm ok with the fact that I have to schedule appointments a ways out (even for oil changes) because I know they aren't going to call me and quote me some huge repair I don't need, unlike most of the mechanics in Kettering.”
Listed for drivers in and around Kettering, OH, 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: Kettering, OH
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 9 are in Kettering itself and 15 come from towns including Dayton (6, 6 mi), Beavercreek (2, 6 mi) and Fairborn (2, 10 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,598 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (84%) and value (71%). 1 is open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are alignment (2), fleet services (2), hybrid vehicles (2), tires (2) and towing (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 9 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 14 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?
19 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.
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Bellbrook Automotive
- Fuel
- Inspection
- Honda Civic
“The repairs set me back a few grand as I expected but I appreciated their attention to detail and communication throughout the process as well as putting it to the test for me before driving it off their lot.”
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Grace Tire & Auto Service
“I have used this shop for several repairs and each time I have had an excellent experience, quick work honest prices I will continue to use this mechanic.”
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Walker Towing Auto
- Price
“Keepers of their word, so if they give a time they'll be there, you can count on it!”
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Beavercreek Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Truck
- Vehicle
“Was coming home from working out of town several hours from home my vehicle broke down know one could fit me in I called beaver creek auto he fixed the problem quickly at no cost thanks for your kindness and generosity”
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Champion Auto-Truck-Fleet Service
“If something unexpected comes up or the repair may be more costly than originally thought, they always call before they do anything to the car to explain the situation and get your approval.”
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Dempster Tire Pros
- Garage
- Gentleman
- Money
“4 New tires for my Subaru at a great price and the gentlemen Dan I dealt with was great as well as there mechanic anytime I buy now instead of payments I will be buying from Dempster.”
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Springboro Automotive
- Pay
- Dealership
- Brakes
“I brought my car in to have my brakes checked, and while there, another man came in and started drilling them about his car (it was not being looked at) and how much they would charge, what he thought the diagnosis was, and on and on and on.”
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Detroit Tire and Auto
“But little did they know I was laid off three weeks ago and haven't been able to get unemployment, and even though this wouldn't have been a huge dent in the pocket, every little bit is so helpful.”
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Dayton Tire & Auto Service Center
“It was replaced with a new tire due to extensive damage but the new tire was covered by the roadside hazard coverage I had when I bought the tires at Dayton Tire.”
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Dixon's Automotive
“Knowing I tow a long heavy travel trailer throughout the somer combined with alot electronics running like cameras, sencers, gps and break controllers, I opted for a new battery.”
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Carroll-Wuertz Tire Company
“As a result, I've tried twice now to schedule with Grismer online, and twice they've failed to have any record of it and refuse to accommodate their failure.”
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Euro Classics
- Paint
- Team
- Vehicle
“We were here in our van from another country and they sourced parts and took care of a repair even though these vans are like completely unheard-of here in the US.”
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Echelon Automotive Care
- Noon
- Door
- Serpentine Belt
“I stopped in to a couple shops around town and with every other shop looking at at least a week out then I found Echelon Auto Care and man am I glad I did!”
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Ludlow Automotive
“I threw these guys a curve ball like Rob Dibble and they knocked it out like Mark Mc Quire, fantastic custom job helping get my old tired Buick making road trips again.”
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Brownies Independent Transmission
- 2023
- Dealership
- Communication
“I recently took my 08 Saturn SUV in for transmission work Jeff and the guys still did great work even being short handed, good work, good people and fair pricing.”
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C's Autohaus
- GTI
- Oil
- Quality
“Now C's has helped me with routine service, repairs, and a multitude of performance upgrades taking my stock Audi A3 to a 400hp+ machine with ZERO issues.”
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Augustine Automotive
“I have dealt with Augustine Automotive for years now and it has honestly been a few years since I needed any automotive services but I wouldn't choose to take my car anywhere else.”
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John Pierce Auto Care
- Dealership
- Brakes
- Needs
“Skeptical at first, their service was quick and they were very transparent with communication, during the call to fix the van, they suggested replacing breaks as well and specified the fronts need it ASAP but the backs could go a few months.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in and near Kettering
- “Dan is knowledgeable, honest, and supplies written estimates for what he finds that will be need to be done soon.” — customer of Gateway Auto Clinic
- “They were professional, courteous and the work done has a 12 month warranty.” — customer of Echelon Automotive Care
- “Dixon’s Automotive is the best! They were professional and prompt in completing my auto repair!” — customer of Dixon's Automotive
- “I was extremely happy that the repair invoice matched up with repair quote.” — customer of Dixon's Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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