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Clausen Automotive
“Daily these guys kept me in the loop with updates and were so helpful in diagnosing the issue with my car and getting it fixed as quickly as possible, despite that they are in their busy season.”
Best Auto Repair in Madison, WI
24 professionals listed · all 24 in Madison · 2 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 20, 2026
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West Town Monona Tire
“I have gone here for several tire and wheel related services over the years - swapping all season and winter tires, alignments, and most recently patching a tire.”
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Crestwood Auto Clinic
- Owner
- Honest
- Integrity
“As a youngish woman going to a mechanic can be nerve wracking, so if that's why you're looking up reviews I can assure you this is a great place to go.”
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Hansen's Auto Service Center
“The issues and possible issues were explained upfront so I knew what to expect, their communication was prompt and friendly and the prices are very reasonable.”
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Midwest Engine Service
- Wash
- Oil
- Truck
“The exemplary service and work was very much appreciated… I would recommend Chris and crew as their personal touch makes a great deal of difference….”
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Westside Service Center
- Sell
- Work
- Engine
“This is my second vehicle > 200k miles I've brought to them, and they are literally working miracles to keep it going on the road until I have the financial means to trade up.”
Listed for drivers in and around Madison, WI, 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: Madison, WI
All 24 professionals we list here are in Madison itself. We have 50 professionals in Madison on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 4,775 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (82%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "estimates". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are oil changes (3), brakes (2) and exhaust systems (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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?
21 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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Phoenix Foreign Car Services
- Budget
- Mechanic
- Period
“I can't relay how many times I've been taken into the back and shown exactly what was wrong (or right) and what I should consider doing (or don't need to do).”
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McDermotts Service & Repair
- Questions
- Mechanics
- Owner
“Second, Ben and Marcus did amazing explaining everything to me, responding to my questions and concerns, reassuring me I was no bother and that they were there for me.”
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Courtesy Auto Service
- Dealership
- Vehicle
- Invoice
“The rear suspension went out on my Passat during the pandemic and Courtesy Auto Service was the only place open at the time who could help me and could get the parts needed to fix it.”
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Atlas Auto Techs
- Inspection
- Fair
- Job
“A few extra issues were identified, nothing major, but they called me first for my approval and it still ended up costing me less than their competitors even with the couple of extra parts they needed to replace.”
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J & L Automotive and 4-Wheel Drive Center
- Work
- Job
- Jeep Wrangler
“He definitely made an impact in our lives and also got himself some life long customers because we will be back for any and all automotive and rental needs in the future!”
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Budd's Auto Repair
- Brakes
- Drive
- Honest
“I ended up in Madison from way out of town and had an emergency where a shard of plastic from a broken gas cap fell into the filler neck of my truck (but not all the way into the fuel tank).”
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Greatwater 360 Auto Care (Formerly East Side Transmission)
- Job
- Communication
- Estimate
“These guys are very nice people's they tell you what's wrong with your car and don't put no pressure on you for repair it's up to you to get it repaired or not”
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Car Care Clinic
- Waiting Area
- Tire
- Estimate
“For context, I was picking my son up from UW Madison before the predicted blizzard and my engine made a funny sound and dash lights came on just as I got to town.”
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Smith's Service Center
- Brake
- Tire
- Work
“I have been taking our car to Smith's for a number of years now, they are always prompt, friendly, prices reasonable and they do exceptionally good work.”
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Zapata Auto Repair
- Cat
- Engine
- Quality
“This shop is a MUST for Subaru owners, as they are his passion… but I'd trust him with anything that he'll work on (all but EV and turbo engines, but he'll do non-powertrain on those too).”
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Capitol Tire and Service
“I was planning on 4, but they called me and said the front tires still had half their life, and suggested I rotate the front tires to the back, and put the Firestone Weather Grips on the front.”
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N.r.g Automotive Repair
“I had a ball joint that was rapidly deteriorating and Nate squeezed me in on a holiday weekend because my vehicle was unsafe to drive the distances I need to for work.”
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Mexmuffler
“They are actually good at REPAIRING …instead of just throwing away the whole muffler and all the pipes…they replace only the broken/rusted components and reattach what still works to keep costs lower!”
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EV Powers Hybrid Battery Service and Repair
- Codes
- Diagnosed
- Light
“He told me it was most likely the regular battery, he was leaving Waunakee but was able to stop at his shop and pick up a new battery and fix it in the parking lot!!”
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Tony's Auto Repair & Towing
“The latest service (a flat tire) was a walk-in emergency and I was back on the road in about an hour, making sure I could get back to my life quickly.”
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Top Tier Automotive
- Explanation
- Oil
- Charging
“Therefore when I called Top Tier Automotive, I was dreading the inevitable “no” I was going to receive after asking if they would work on my rotary engine.”
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Seversin's Service Center
- Vehicle
- Cost
- Prices
“Though I had to go to another afford dealer to get it fixed on a extended warranty, I will go to them for all my car problems and service in the future.”
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Garcia's Garage LLC
- Honest
- Fair
- Quality
“Here, I got great service at a fair price AND someone to honestly tell me that I should consider not pouring any more money into this car when that time came.”
Auto Repair Services in Madison, WI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$369
Maximum cost
$3069
National Average
$565
Avg Per Hour Rates
$99
$455
$798
Typical price range is based on 367 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Madison
- “Really friendly, in and out, *very* reasonable prices, year warranty, no muss no fuss.” — customer of Mexmuffler
- “Very honest! Took my car in, they found the issue was under warranty and had me take it into a dealership for no cost to myself rather than doing it themselves and just charging me for it.” — customer of Zapata Auto Repair
- “The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. The work came in at the same cost as estimated and they have loaners too.” — customer of Midwest Engine Service
- “Maintenance transparency is their habit. Budd's honors its warranty and replaced a defective fan for free.” — customer of Budd's Auto Repair
- “Professional and courteous. They were frank about cost estimates and thorough with the repairs.” — customer of Seversin's Service Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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